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                    <text>2009-2010 Catalog

The Citadel Graduate College

�The Citadel Graduate College
(CGC)
171 Moultrie Street
Charleston, SC 29409
(843) 953-5089
www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege

Please refer to the Student Handbook or the CGC web site
for frequently called numbers and the annual calendar.

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�Table of Contents
President’s Message
Board of Visitors
The Citadel Statement of Vision, Core Values, and Mission
The Citadel Graduate College Mission/Purpose
Accreditation
Procedural Information
Policy Information
Specific Policies and Procedures for Evening Undergraduate Programs

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Graduate Degree Programs
Master of Business Administration
Master of Arts in Teaching
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Biology
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English
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Mathematics
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Social Studies
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Physical Education
Master of Education in Educational Leadership - Elementary or Secondary School Administration and Supervision
Specialist in Educational Leadership - School Superintendency
Master of Education in Counselor Education - Elementary or Secondary and Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling
Master of Education in Literacy Education
Master of Arts in English
Master of Arts in History
Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical Counseling
Specialist in Education in School Psychology
Master of Arts in Social Science
Master of Arts in Biology
Master of Science in Computer Science
Masters of Arts in Education in Mathematics
Master of Science in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science

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Graduate Certificate Programs
Graduate Certificate in Technical Project Management
Graduate Certificate in Sport Management - Sport Sales &amp; Marketing
Graduate Certificate in Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs

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Undergraduate Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

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�President’s Message
Welcome to The Citadel Graduate College, where we extend our mission of educating
principled leaders to those interested in pursuing graduate study to become leaders in
their chosen fields. We take great pride in our distinguished faculty and excellent facilities
that combine to offer a unique learning environment. You will find that our students your friends, neighbors and colleagues - have chosen the CGC because they know it will
equip them for the challenges they will face as they advance in their careers. We hope
you will join the ranks of the more than 6,000 CGC alumni for whom a graduate degree
from The Citadel was a stepping stone to success and continued growth.
Lt Gen John W. Rosa, USAF (Ret), ‘73
President

Board of Visitors
The Citadel Board of Visitors is composed of eleven graduates of the college; seven elected by joint vote of the SC
General Assembly, three elected by alumni (Citadel Alumni Association) and one appointed by the Governor. All
members serve six–year terms.
Colonel Douglas A. Snyder, ‘82, Chair
Colonel Glenn D. Addison, ‘79, Vice Chair
Colonel William E. Jenkinson III, ‘68
Colonel Allison Dean Love, CGC, ‘93
Colonel William G. Kastner, ‘74
Colonel Claude W. Burns III, ‘80
Colonel W. Thomas McQueeney, ‘74
Colonel Fred L. Price, Jr., ‘75
Lieutenant Colonel Ben W. Legare, Jr., USA (Ret), ‘63
Colonel James M. McQuilla, ‘88
Lieutenant General W. Michael Steele, USA (Ret), ‘67
Colonel Myron C. Harrington, Jr., USMC (Ret), Secretary, ‘60
The Honorable Mark Sanford, Governor, Ex Officio
Major General Stanhope Spears, Adjutant General, Ex Officio
The Honorable James Rex, State Superintendent of Education, Ex Officio
Colonel Leonard C. Fulghum, Jr., ‘51, Member Emeritus

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�The Citadel Statement of Vision, Core Values, and Mission
Achieving excellence in the education of principled leaders.

Statement of Vision
Core Values

Academics: We produce graduates who have insight into the issues, ideas and values that are important to society and possess the skills necessary
to deal with them successfully.
Duty: We emphasize the importance of individual accountability and the moral obligation of responsibility for the welfare of others.
Honor: We adhere to a code, which teaches that uncompromising personal integrity is the primary guide in all situations.
Morality: We believe that an individual’s character is of utmost importance and, therefore, we provide training which emphasizes ethical
principles and core values.
Discipline: We operate a leadership laboratory, which emphasizes a structured environment, acceptance of responsibility, self-confidence and
service to others.
Diversity: We promote diversity in all segments of our campus community and in all aspects of college life.

Mission

The Citadel’s mission is to educate and prepare graduates to become principled leaders in all walks of life by instilling the core values of The
Citadel in a challenging intellectual environment.
The Citadel strives to produce graduates who have insight into issues, ideas, and values that are of importance to society. It is equally important
that Citadel graduates are capable of both critical and creative thinking, have effective communication skills, can apply abstract concepts to
concrete situations, and possess the methodological skills needed to gather and analyze information.
Throughout its history, The Citadel’s primary purpose has been to educate undergraduates as members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets
and to prepare them for post-graduate positions of leadership through academic programs of recognized excellence supported by the best features
of a structured military environment. The cadet lifestyle provides a disciplined environment that supports the growth and development of
character, physical fitness, and moral and ethical principles.
A complementary purpose of The Citadel, realized through The Citadel Graduate College, is to provide the citizens of the Lowcountry and the
State of South Carolina opportunities for higher education and professional development by offering a broad range of educational programs of
recognized excellence at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. These programs are designed to accommodate the needs of adult students
seeking traditional and demanding academic challenges.
Institutional Characteristics: The Citadel is a coeducational, comprehensive, state-assisted, four-year institution whose primary undergraduate
student body consists of approximately 2,000 members of the Corps of Cadets, all of whom reside on campus. The primary service area for these
students is regional, with approximately half of each freshman class coming from South Carolina. The Citadel, however, does draw undergraduate
students from all parts of the United States and many foreign countries. The college offers a wide range of baccalaureate degree programs (Bachelor
of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, and Bachelor of Science
in Electrical Engineering) in the humanities, social and natural sciences, business administration, engineering, and education. These academic
programs prepare graduates of the Corps of Cadets for a variety of careers; about half of these graduates enter the business arena, a third or more
enter the military and government service, and the remainder goes directly into graduate and professional study. Many graduates choose to pursue
professional or graduate degrees later in their careers.
Through its evening undergraduate and graduate programs, The Citadel Graduate College serves a degree-seeking population of approximately 1,200.
The primary service area is the South Carolina Lowcountry. The Citadel Graduate College offers three baccalaureate degree programs (Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering) and six graduate
degree programs (Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Business Administration,
and Specialist in Education). Meeting the needs of the South Carolina Lowcountry in terms of instruction, public service, and research, including
such initiatives as cooperative programs with other educational institutions, is an important part of The Citadel’s mission.
Together, the Corps of Cadets and The Citadel Graduate College enroll approximately 3,200 students, about 60% of whom come from South
Carolina.
In its educational programs, The Citadel acknowledges and endorses the teacher-scholar ideal, recognizing that the excellence of all of its
academic programs is dependent upon the quality of its faculty. This ideal is pursued through teaching and lecturing, researching, writing,
publishing, and public service. The Citadel’s faculty also addresses audiences beyond the college by sharing their knowledge with other scholars
and with the public.
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�The Citadel Graduate College Mission/Purpose
The Citadel Graduate College provides adults in the Lowcountry and the State of South Carolina opportunities for higher education by
offering a broad range of educational programs of recognized excellence at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. These programs
are designed to accommodate the needs of adult students seeking traditional and demanding academic challenges. By providing graduate
research, scholarly contributions, affiliations with educational, business and science professional associations nation-wide and around the
world, community outreach and development, and contribution of other resources, The Citadel Graduate College supports and encourages stronger economic development in the region by identifying and creating new programs to benefit the community.
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, was established in 1842. In 1966 the coeducational undergraduate Evening College
was founded. In 1968, as part of its mission to serve the State and particularly the Lowcountry, The Citadel initiated graduate degree
programs. In 1994, the Board of Visitors approved the formation of The College of Graduate and Professional Studies. In 2007, the name
was changed to The Citadel Graduate College to help people more closely identify and recognize an important part of The Citadel.
Programs under this college are open to all qualified students regardless of sex, race, age or ethnic origin.
The Provost and Dean of the College is the acadmic officer charged with the administration and supervision of all graduate study. The
Graduate Council, made up of the Provost, the Associate Provost and Dean of The Citadel Graduate College, the Director of the Library,
and a representative of each academic department with a graduate major, establishes standards and policies and approves program modifications.

Accreditation
The Citadel is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Education. The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools accredits The Citadel to award Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Specialist degrees.
Programs for the preparation of secondary education teachers at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, for the preparation of guidance
counselors at the master’s and specialist degree levels, and for the preparation of school superintendents at the specialist degree level are
accredited by the National Council on Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the
Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. The head of the Department of Education serves as the Director of Teacher Education.
The Department of Chemistry is accredited by the American Chemical Society, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council
on Postsecondary Accreditation.
The Department of Business Administration is accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business
(AACSB) International.
The Clinical Counseling program is accredited by the Masters in Psychology Accreditation Council.
The Civil and Electrical Engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board
for Engineering and Technology. (ABET).
The School Counseling Programs that offer a Master of Education in Counselor Education (Elementary or Secondary Certification) were
granted full eight years CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) in July 2005.
The School Psychology Program is fully accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists.
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�Purpose of the CGC
Catalog

Procedural Information

This catalog should not be construed as the basis of a contract
between a student and The Citadel. Every effort is made to
provide information in the catalog that is accurate at the time the
catalog is prepared. However, information on regulations, policies,
fees, curricula, courses, and other matters are subject to change at
any time during the period for which the catalog is in effect.

The application process at The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) is
a two-part process that occurs simultaneously. The applicant must
be accepted into CGC and the program to which he/she seeks a
degree. Requirements for acceptance into CGC include:
a. Completed application for admission
b. Non-refundable application fee
c. Transcripts submitted directly from all colleges and
universities attended. Transcripts from all schools are
required, regardless of whether the coursework would
apply to a degree program, to ensure good academic and
financial standing.
d. A standardized admissions test (GRE, GMAT, or
MAT depending on the program) score.
Upon receipt of an application, each applicant is sent a letter
acknowledging the application and outlining specific admission
requirements for CGC and the program for which he/she applied.

Each program of study shall be governed by the program
requirements in effect on the date of enrollment. If a student
withdraws from the college or fails to maintain enrollment for one
year and subsequently returns, the requirements in effect at the
time of return will prevail.
Any exception to policies in this catalog, purported to have been
made verbally to a student by an official of the college, are null and
void unless documented with a signed statement from the college
official authorized to make the exception.
This catalog is not an unchangeable contract but an
announcement of the current policies. Implicit in each student’s
matriculation at The Citadel is an unwritten agreement to comply
with the institution’s rules and regulations, which The Citadel
may modify to ensure the quality of its academic programs. When
graduation requirements are changed, every effort will be made
to insure that the new requirements can be met by the student’s
original expected graduation date. Nonetheless, each student
is expected to read and be aware of the policies and procedures
contained in the catalog in order to assure that admissions,
registration, and graduation procedures are being followed. The
college cannot assume responsibility for a student who does not
comply with policy or procedure.

Application and Admissions

The requirements for acceptance into specific programs and
degrees are described in this catalog for each program/degree.
Official copies of test scores must be sent directly to the CGC
office.
Full acceptance is not granted until both CGC and program
requirements are met. After acceptance by the program, any nonUS Citizen must be cleared for registration by The International
Office. The TOEFL test is required of any applicant whose native
language is not English. At this time a letter of acceptance is sent
to the student which includes the name of the advisor. Students
are encouraged to meet with his or her advisor.

Application for Resident Status
Any student or prospective student who is uncertain concerning
entitlement to payment of in-state tuition and fees has the
responsibility of securing a ruling from The Citadel by providing
all relevant information on special application forms. These forms
can be obtained from the Office of the Registrar, Bond Hall,
Room 173, or online at http://www.citadel.edu/registrar/forms/
and are to be completed and returned to that office at least two
weeks prior to registration for any semester or summer term for
which the student is attempting to qualify for payment of in-state
tuition and fee rate.

CGC Class Ring
All CGC students graduating from degree programs are eligible
for the CGC Class ring. CGC students may order their ring
upon completion of all but the final two semesters of coursework/
internship and must possess an overall 2.0 GPA for undergraduate
students or 3.0 GPA for graduate students. To place a class ring
order, contact the Alumni Center at (843) 953-7698. The Alumni
Center will verify eligibility with the CGC office.

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�Drop/Add and Withdrawals
To drop or add a course from the schedule or to change sections
within a course, a student must come to the CGC office and
complete a “drop/add” form. The deadline for changes is listed in
the calendar for each semester. Students who have PAWS accounts
may drop/add on the web. Formal notice of intent to withdraw
from any class is necessary in all cases. After the drop period,
students who choose to withdraw must complete a withdrawal form
available in the CGC office or online. The dates for dropping
and withdrawing are listed in the term calendar at www.citadel.
edu/graduatecollege. Course withdrawal means a student is
withdrawing from a course after the refund date has passed. A
grade of “W” will appear on the student transcript. The “W” does
not affect the student’s grade point ratio (GPR).
To withdraw with the grade of “W,” the student must complete
the course withdrawal form obtained from the CGC office or
online and return the form to the CGC office. Students who
do not follow this procedure will receive a failing grade in the
course(s) which they cease to attend. Ceasing to attend a course
does not constitute an official withdrawal from the course. The
grade of “W” will be recorded if a student withdraws on or before
the published deadline. Students should check the current
calendar for the term found at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege for
deadlines.

Fee Payment
All fees are due and payable at the time of registration. If fees
are not paid by the published date on the term calendar, prior
to classes starting, the student may be dropped from registered
classes. Checks for the amount of charges should be made payable
to The Citadel. Fees may also be paid with bank cards, however a
service fee is incurred. Electronic check payment is also available
at no charge. Deferred payment plans may be arranged in advance
of a semester through a third party. Forms are available in the
Treasurer’s office. The Citadel reserves the right at any time to
adjust fees to meet the current cost of operation. Fee schedules are
published each semester on The Citadel’s web page. The Citadel
Treasurer is responsible for the collection of monies due The
Citadel. All correspondence concerning fees, payments, and status
of accounts should be directed to that office.

Financial Aid and Scholarships
The Financial Aid Office handles student loan applications, grants,
scholarships and work-study programs.
Forms and Deadlines
To apply for financial aid at The Citadel, all students should file a
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1. These forms are available online at http://
FAFSA.ed.gov. Additional information may be requested by the
Financial Aid Office. Students are responsible for checking their
PAWS accounts and completing all requested paperwork and
financial aid requirements in a timely manner. Because funds are
limited, those students whose applications are completed after the
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deadline dates will receive consideration for aid only as fund availability permits.
Priority deadline dates are as follows:
Academic year (fall and spring)
Fall only
Spring only
Summer

February 28
February 28
October 15
March 15

Applicants with financial aid paperwork not completed by June
30 should not expect to receive notification of awards prior to the
beginning of fall semester. These applicants should be prepared
to pay for their tuition, fees, and other costs at the established fee
payment deadlines. Students will be reimbursed if they are subsequently determined to be eligible for financial aid.
Determining Financial Need
The amount of financial aid is determined based on the FAFSA
form the applicant files after January each year. This form solicits
information about the applicant’s family’s current financial situation and produces an “expected family contribution”. Adjusted
gross income data from tax forms are used along with current asset
information to determine family resources. Allowances are made
for federal and state taxes, social security, employment (when both
parents work), unusual medical and dental expenses, and family
size. Other factors considered are any unusual expenses and the
number of family members in college. In its simplest definition,
financial need is the difference between what a student will pay to
attend college and the expected family contribution, as determined
by the need analysis. If costs exceed the amount of family contribution, then the applicant has “demonstrated” financial need.
Dependent or Independent Status
Federal student aid programs are based on the premise that parents have the primary responsibility of financing their children’s
education. Independent students will fall into one of the following
categories.
Students are automatically independent and therefore not required
to submit parental data if:
a. He/she is 24 years old or older by Dec 31 of the award
year
b. He/she is a graduate student
c. He/she is married
d. He/she is currently serving on active duty in the U.S.
Armed Forces for purposes other than training
e. He/she is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces
f. He/she has children (or other dependents) and will
provide more than half of their support
g. He/she was in foster care or deemed a dependent or
ward of the court
h. He/she was an emancipated minor or in legal
guardianship as determined by a court
i. He/she was determined to be an unaccompanied
youth that was homeless or were self-supporting and at
risk of being homeless.

�Federal Eligibility Requirements
Any student who is accepted for admission is eligible to request
financial assistance. However, there are several general eligibility
requirements a student must meet to receive federal financial aid:
1) A student must be admitted to The Citadel as a regular
or conditional student.
2) A student must be a U.S. citizen or a national or permanent resident.
3) A student may not receive aid if he or she is in default at
any institution on any Federal Student Loan Program.
4) Generally, a student must be enrolled at least half-time.
This is defined as 3 hours/semester for graduate students
and 6 hours/semester for undergraduate students.
5) A student may not receive aid if he or she owes a repayment at any institution on a Pell Grant, Supplemental
Grant, or State Student Incentive Grant.
6) A student must have the minimum grade point ratio and
must make satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward a
degree to continue to receive federal financial aid.
Types of Financial Aid

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Be Pell Grant Eligible
Be a first or second year student
Enroll full-time
Graduate from a "rigorous high school course of study"

Eligible students will be notified of their award via PAWS.
SMART Grant (NSG) – Undergraduate Only
The National SMART Grants were created with the Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005 to be awarded for the first time in
the 2006-2007 year. Awards range up to $4000. Award levels could
be reduced if the estimated number of recipients exceeds the available funding.
Basic Requirements for a NSG:
• Complete the FAFSA
• Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible noncitizen
• Be Pell Grant eligible
• Be a third or fourth year student
• Enroll full-time
• Have a least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Have declared a major in an eligible field, and enroll in
courses required for that major

Grants
Federal Pell Grant - Undergraduate Only
The Federal Pell Grant program provides federal grants for eligible
undergraduate students. Eligibility is determined by the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using a nationally
mandated formula applied uniformly to all applicants. Students
must demonstrate satisfactory progress toward a degree each year to
receive a Pell Grant in the next academic term. The Citadel participates in the Department of Education’s Electronic Data Exchange
(EDE) program, which provides the student and the institution
with faster processing of applications. When a student completes
the FAFSA, the eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant is determined by
the processor, and a paper Student Aid Report (SAR) is generated
and mailed to the student’s home address. (An electronic SAR is
available for applicants who provide a valid e-mail
address). At the same time, an Electronic ISIR is generated to the
school. If corrections need to be made on the application, the institution can send the corrections electronically and have the results
within 4 days instead of the 2-3 weeks previously required.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) –
Undergraduate Only
The SEOG program provides aid to students who qualify for Pell
Grants and who show exceptional financial need. These grants
range in value from $300 to $3,000 per academic year, with the
average award being $750.
ACG Grant – Undergraduate Only
Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG) was created with the
Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005 to be awarded for
the first time in the 2006-2007 year. The awards range up to $750
for first year students and $1300 for second year students. Award
levels could be reduced if the estimated number of recipients
exceeds the available funding.
Basic Requirements for an ACG:
• Complete the FAFSA
• Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible noncitizen

Eligible majors for SMART Grants at The Citadel include biology,
chemistry, civil engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, and physics. Eligible students are notified of
their award via PAWS.
South Carolina Need-Based Grant - Undergraduate Only
South Carolina Need-Based Grants are awarded to South Carolina
residents on a first-come basis and to students that show financial
need. A student may receive up to $2,500 annually for full time
status and up to $1,250 annually for part-time status. For more
information view the South Carolina Commission on Higher
Education web site for eligibility requirements.
Work Programs
The Federal Work Study Program – Undergraduate/Graduate
This program, which is federally funded, provides part-time employment to qualifying students. Students are paid on an hourly
basis, not less than the federal minimum wage. Paychecks for hours
worked are issued biweekly directly to the student. The Human
Resources Office makes assignments after a student has qualified
for work-study.
Loans
The Federal Perkins Loan Program – Undergraduate/Graduate
The Perkins loan program provides needy students with long term,
low interest loans for educational expenses. Loans range from $300
to $5,500 per year. The interest rate is five percent. Federal legislation requires institutions to make Perkins Loans available first to
students with exceptional financial need. Fulltime undergraduate
applicants are given priority when funds are limited. Repayment
begins following a grace period of nine months after graduation or
termination of enrollment on at least a half-time basis. Students
may be allowed up to ten years to repay based upon the amount
borrowed, with a $40 per month minimum payment required.
Loan repayment may also be deferred for specific reasons. There
are also cancellation provisions for borrowers who enter specific
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�fields of teaching, teach in designated schools, serve in an area
of hostilities, volunteer under the Peace Corps or the Domestic
Volunteer Service Act of 1973, or serve as a law enforcement or
corrections officer.
The Federal Direct Loan Program - Undergraduate/Graduate
The Direct Loan program (formerly GSL) provides students with
long term low interest loans. Both subsidized and unsubsidized
Direct Loans are available. The federal government “subsidizes”
the loan by paying the interest while the student is in school.
For an unsubsidized loan, interest accrues while the student is
enrolled. Another difference between these two loans is that the
family contribution (as determined from the FAFSA) is taken into
consideration when determining a student’s need for a subsidized
loan. Eligibility for an unsubsidized loan does not depend on the
family contribution.
Undergraduate: The maximum amounts in loans, subsidized and
unsubsidized combined, may not exceed $5,500 for a student who
has not completed the first year of a program, $6,500 for a student
who has completed the first year but not the second, and $7,500
for a student in the remaining years of undergraduate study. Undergraduate dependent students can borrow no more than $31,000
during their academic careers. Of this amount, no more than
$23,000 can be subsidized. Undergraduate independent students
can borrow no more than $57,500 during their academic careers.
Of this amount, no more than $23,000 can be subsidized.
The interest rate for a undergraduate Federal Direct Loan (student)
disbursed on or after July 1, 2008 is a 5.6% fixed rate for a subsidized loan and 6.8% for an unsubsidized loan. Repayment begins
six months after the student’s enrollment drops below half-time
status.
Graduate: The maximum amount that a graduate student can borrow through the federal student loan program is $20,500 annually.
Of this amount, no more than $8500 can be subsidized.
The interest rate for a graduate Federal Direct Loan (student)
disbursed on or after July 1, 2006 is a 6.8% fixed rate. Repayment
begins six months after the student’s enrollment drops below halftime status.
The Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) – Undergraduate Only
Under the Federal Direct PLUS program, parents of dependent
undergraduate students may borrow annually up to the difference
between the student’s cost of attendance and the estimated amount
of financial assistance for each dependent student. There is no aggregate maximum under this program.
The interest rate for a Federal Direct PLUS Loan (parent) disbursed on or after July 1, 2006 is a 7.9% fixed rate. Repayment
begins 60 days after the final disbursement.
Graduate PLUS Loan – Graduate Only
Under the Federal Direct Graduate-PLUS program, graduate students may borrow annually up to the difference between their cost
of attendance and the estimated amount of any other financial aid.
The interest rate for a Direct Graduate-PLUS disbursed after July
1, 2006, is a 7.9% fixed rate. Students are encouraged to maximize
their Federal student loans first before applying for a GraduatePLUS.
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South Carolina Teacher Loan Program – Undergraduate/Graduate
This loan program is intended to attract talented teachers to remain in South Carolina by offering a cancellation of their student
loan. A loan recipient who becomes certified to teach in a subject
area of critical need or in a designated school district has the loan
cancelled at the rate of 20% for each full year of teaching up to
100%. To qualify, the student must be a resident of South Carolina
attending college for the purpose of becoming a certified teacher.
Employment must be in the state’s public school system in an area
of critical need as defined by the State Board of Education. Loan
recipients who do not become certified or do not teach in an area
of critical need will be required to repay the entire amount of the
loan plus interest. Because funds in the program are limited, there
is a priority processing deadline of April 1. To ensure that an application is received at the South Carolina Student Loan Corporation
by the deadline, it should be submitted to The Citadel Office of
Financial Aid and Scholarships no later than March 15.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for
Financial Aid Recipients
The Citadel is required by federal law to establish, publish and apply
reasonable standards for measuring whether a student is maintaining
satisfactory academic progress toward a degree objective, and to ensure
progress toward the degree for all periods of enrollment, whether or
not the student has received financial aid.
To be eligible to receive or remain eligible to receive financial aid,
students must maintain “satisfactory progress” in their course of study.
A determination of satisfactory progress incorporates three standards
applied at the end of each 12 month period of enrollment:
1.
2.
3.

Maintain a minimum amount of earned credit hours
Maintain a minimum Grade Point Ratio
Complete program of study in a required amount of
time

Minimum Earned Credit Hours
In general, students are expected to complete 75% of the hours for
which they are funded each academic year. The Financial Aid Office
will monitor hours completed at the end of each academic year to
determine if the student: 1) has made academic progress; 2) will be
placed on probation for one semester; or 3) will be disqualified from
receiving financial aid.
Grade Point Ratio (GPR) Requirements
Undergraduate Students
Total Hours
0-39
40-69
70-99
100 &amp; above

Minimum GPR
1.300
1.500
1.700
1.900

Graduate Students must maintain the minimum cumulative grade
point average as required by the Graduate College for continuance.
Note: Total hours are quality hours and any Transfer &amp; Pass/Fail
Hours combined.

�Maximum Hours
Financial aid eligibility is limited to students that have reached 150%
of attempted hours for their program of study.
Disqualification
Students will be disqualified at the end each academic year in which
one of the following occurs:
Undergraduate Students
• Full-time students who earn less than 24 hours
• Part-time students who earn less than 75% of the hours
attempted
• GPR is less than minimum requirement for continuance
on probation
Graduate Students
• Full-time students who earn less than 15 hours
• Part-time students who earn less than 75% of the hours
attempted
• GPR is less than minimum requirement for continuance
on probation
Re-Qualification
Undergraduate Students – The student must enroll without federal aid
and complete the number of hours they are deficient. The minimum
GPR must also be received for continuance on probation depending
on your grade level. This work may be completed at The Citadel
without aid or at another institution as long as the hours have been
approved by the Registrar’s Office or Citadel Graduate College. It
is the student’s responsibility to notify the Financial Aid Office of
hours transferred from another institution.
Graduate Students – The student must enroll without federal aid
and complete the number of hours they are deficient. A minimum of
3.0 GPR must also be received. This work may be completed at The
Citadel without aid or at another institution as long as the hours have
been approved by the Citadel Graduate College. It is the student’s
responsibility to notify the Financial Aid Office of hours transferred
from another institution.
Appeals
Students who are determined to be ineligible for financial aid due to
lack of satisfactory academic progress may appeal this decision. An
appeal of any decision concerning initial or continued financial aid
funding must be submitted on a SAP Appeal Form. The steps are
outlined below:
1.

Make an appointment to meet with a financial aid counselor once you have received notice that your financial
aid will be disqualified.

2.

Complete a SAP Appeal Form. Clearly explain your
circumstances by attaching supporting documentation
and submitting the information to the Financial Aid
Office.

3.

Your information will be reviewed by the Financial Aid
Appeal Committee. A decision will be based upon the
information that you provided as well as your records at
The Citadel.

4.

You will be notified of the decision in writing. If you
need to take additional action, you will be advised to
do so. If you feel there were circumstances that were not

reflected in the committee’s decision, you may request
an appointment with the Director of Financial Aid. You
should bring with you any additional documentation that
will specifically explain those pertinent issues you think
should be considered. The final level of appeal rests with
the Director of Financial Aid.
Financial Aid Refund and Repayment Policy
Refunds
Financial aid recipients who withdraw from school are eligible
to receive only that portion of the institutionally determined
refund (see the Expenses section of this catalog) which exceeds the
financial aid received. This policy also applies to students on whose
behalf a parent has borrowed a Title IV loan.
Refunds will be returned to the programs from which the student
received aid. The Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Public
Law 105-244 changed substantially the way funds paid toward a
student’s education are to be handled when a recipient of Federal
Financial Aid withdraws from school. A statutory schedule is used
to determine the amount of Federal Financial Aid that has been
earned based on the period the student was in attendance. Up
through the 60% point in each payment period of enrollment, a
pro rata schedule is used to determine how much Federal Financial
Aid the student will receive. After the 60% point in the payment
period of enrollment, a student has earned 100% of the Federal
funds awarded for the period.
The percentage earned will be calculated based on the following
schedule:
Week 1 6 percent
Week 7 43 percent
Week 2 12 percent
Week 8 50 percent
Week 3 18 percent
Week 9 56 percent
Week 4 25 percent
Week 10 60 percent
Week 5 31 percent
Week 11-16 100 percent
Week 6 37 percent
For example, if a student has received $1,000 in Federal Financial
Aid and withdraws within the first week of classes, that student will
receive 6 percent ($60) of the aid award applied to total charges.
The remaining $940 will be returned to the Federal Financial Aid
programs in the following order:
• Unsubsidized Student Loans
• Subsidized Student Loans
• Perkins Loans
• PLUS Loans/Graduate PLUS Loans
• Federal Grants
• Other Assistance under Title IV
The refund and repayment provisions mandated by the Federal
government for Federal Aid Recipients apply when a student
receives financial aid funds and withdraws, drops out, takes an
unapproved leave of absence, fails to return from an approved leave
of absence, is expelled, or otherwise fails to complete the
period of enrollment for which he or she was charged. The refund
and repayment requirements DO NOT APPLY to a student who:
• Withdraws, drops out, or is expelled before his or her
first day of class
• Withdraws from some classes, but continues to be
enrolled in other classes, or
• Does not receive funds for the period in question.
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�(Students whose parents received a PLUS Loan are
considered to have received funds and so are covered
for the refund and repayment requirements.)
Repayments
If a student’s non-instructional educational expenses (allowances
as prescribed below) incurred up to the time of withdrawal exceed
the amount of cash disbursement, the student does not owe a
repayment. If cash disbursed exceeds the non-instructional costs of
education incurred up to the time of withdrawal, the student does
owe a repayment. This repayment is the difference between costs
incurred and the actual cash refund received. Non-instructional
expenses are determined by calculating the percentage of room,
board, books, supplies, travel, and personal expenses incurred during the portion of the term a student is enrolled.
Off-campus board and personal expenses are prorated on a weekly
basis. There is no proration of on-campus room charges. A
percentage of books, supplies, and travel costs is allowed based on
length of enrollment.
Student aid accounts to be refunded and repaid
Once the amounts to be refunded and/or repaid are determined,
the aid programs from which the student received funds will be
reimbursed in the following order.
• Federal Direct/Stafford loans;
• Federal Perkins loans;
• Federal PLUS loans received on behalf of the student;
• Federal Pell Grants;
• ACG/SMART Grants
• Federal SEOG Grants;
• other Title IV programs;
• other federal, state, private, or institutional student
financial assistance received by the student for which
refunds are required;
• the student.
Other Assistance
Vocational Rehabilitation Scholarships: This program provides for
education and training if the student has a physical or mental disability which is a substantial handicap to employment and if there
exists reasonable expectation that vocational rehabilitation services
may lead to gainful employment. Additional information is available through the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation in the
student’s home state.
College Budget Plans: Tuition Management Service (T.M.S.) is one
of a number of special plans by many of the larger banks which will
pay college fees when due and arrange for a parent or sponsor to
repay on a prearranged monthly budget schedule extending over
the year. Contact The Citadel’s Treasurer’s Office for information.
Veterans’ Services: Veterans’ services are administered under the
umbrella of student financial aid at The Citadel. Veterans’ services
are intended to meet the needs of students receiving benefits under
the following programs:
• Ch. 30—Montgomery GI Bill—Active Duty, Veterans
• Ch. 31—Vocational Rehabilitation
• Ch. 35—Dependants’ Educational Assistance Program
• Ch. 1606—Montgomery GI Bill—Selected Reserve
• Ch. 1607—(REAP, Reserve Education Assistance
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Program).
• Ch. 33—Post 9-11 GI Bill
Veterans who believe they have an entitlement should check with
their local VA Office, the regional office in Columbia (1-800-8271000), or the VA Coordinator at The Citadel. An applicant should
contact the VA Coordinator in the Financial Aid Office at The
Citadel well in advance of the anticipated matriculation date so
that the necessary documents may be obtained in order to certify
attendance with the VA. All veterans and dependents receiving
VA Educational Benefits are required to come to the Financial
Aid Office each semester and complete a request for VA Certification card. Any changes in the veterans’ course of study should be
cleared with the VA Coordinator in the Financial Aid Office to ensure continuation of benefits. Any reduction in course load should
be reported immediately to avoid overpayment. Transfer students
are reminded that the office must have copies of all transcript
evaluations made by the Registrar’s Office before certification can
be made to the Veterans’ Administration for payment.

Joint Degree Programs
The Citadel participates in joint graduate degree programs with the
College of Charleston in Computer Science, English, and History.
Students routinely take courses at both institutions. Citadel
students will register for all their Computer Science, English, or
History courses at The Citadel, even when a particular course may
be offered at the College of Charleston. More specific information
is available from the respective program directors.

Maymester and Summer School
The Citadel’s Maymester and Summer School is a component
of CGC which has the responsibility for the coordination and
administration of all aspects of The Citadel’s graduate and
undergraduate summer school programs. The operation of
Maymester and Summer School is the responsibility of the Dean
of CGC and is administered under the guidelines established
in coordination with the Provost and the Commandant. The
operation encompasses all aspects of college administration.
All Maymester and Summer School students are ultimately the
academic and administrative responsibility of the Provost. CGC
students remain under their academic deans, while non-degree and
transient students are administrated by the CGC Dean. Students
residing in the barracks, regardless of academic status are the
disciplinary responsibility of the commandment, all other non
cadet students remain as stated above.
Admissions—Undergraduate admission to Maymester and Summer
School does not constitute admission to the regular academic
session of The Citadel.
Undergraduate students seeking initial admission to Maymester
and Summer School at The Citadel must complete an application
and pay the application fee. High school or college transcripts are
not required for enrollment in Maymester or Summer School.
Rising high school seniors may be admitted on the basis of written
recommendations from their high school guidance counselor or

�principal and may enroll in a maximum of two freshman level
courses. Citadel undergraduate day students applying, having
applied, or having been accepted past or present should contact the
Registrar’s Office for admission and registration information and
assistance.
Graduate students enrolled in Maymester and Summer School
must go through the admissions procedure outlined in the CGC
catalog. Admission to the program and enrollment in courses are
governed by the policies outlined for the program to which the
student applies. Students enrolled in graduate courses are classified
as “Graduate Students.”
Registration—Registration for all students, graduate and
undergraduate, enrolled in Maymester or Summer School at The
Citadel is conducted in the CGC office located in Bond Hall,
Room 101. Admission and registration may be conducted in one of
three ways:
1) Students may come to the office and complete the
application/registration procedure
2) Students may mail or fax in an application/registration form.
3) Returning students may register through PAWS online.
Parking—Ample lighted and secure parking is available on campus
for all Maymester and Summer School students. All automobiles
parked within The Citadel gates are required to have a parking
tag. The tags are obtained in person in the Public Safety Office
after paying the fee in the Treasurer’s Office. The fee for the
parking tag is published in the “Schedule of Classes for Summer
School” online at www.citadel.edu. The parking fee covers all
sessions of Maymester and Summer School. Very limited parking
is available for motorcycles on a first come, first served basis at the
Lesesne Gate of The Citadel. All motorcycles must have a Citadel
parking tag. Two and three wheeled motorized vehicles may not be
operated on campus.
Students may park at their own risk on the public streets
surrounding The Citadel without purchasing a Citadel parking tag.
Housing—Housing in barracks is available to any student enrolled
in classes at The Citadel during Maymester or Summer School.
However, it is not mandatory for any student to live on campus
during Maymester and Summer School. The “Schedule of Summer
Classes” provides information on the cost of living in barracks
housing.
Dining—Coward Hall, The Citadel Dining Hall price of meals for
students living in the barracks are included in room and board
fees. All other students, graduate or undergraduate, may obtain
noon meal tickets for the established fee indicated in the “Summer
Schedule of Classes.” Meal tickets for 3 meals a day (breakfast
and lunch only on Fridays, no meals on Saturdays or Sunday) are
also available to all interested students not living in the barracks.
Individual meal tickets will not be sold. All students may purchase
snacks and light meals in the food court in Mark Clark Hall.
Student Identification Cards—Maymester and Summer School
students attending on-campus courses may obtain a Citadel
identification card. The identification cards are obtained at
registration in the CGC office. This card is necessary for using
The Citadel and area consortium libraries. CSI students obtain ID

cards from the commandant’s office.
Recreation—Campus recreational facilities are available to students
enrolled in Maymester and Summer School classes upon payment
of the activity fee in the Treasurer’s Office. These facilities include
the Deas Hall weight room, racquetball courts, swimming pool,
gymnasium, tennis courts, track, and The Citadel Beach House
located on the Isle of Palms. Students must show The Citadel
identification card to use these facilities.

Orientation
In order to assist new CGC students in becoming familiar with
The Citadel facilities and support services, CGC offers two
new student orientations each year. These orientation sessions
are offered before the beginning of the fall term and before the
beginning of the spring term. New students will be notified of the
date, time, and place of these orientations.

Refunds
No fees are refunded after the published drop deadline. This date
is usually following two class meetings. To obtain the appropriate
refund, a student must complete the drop form available in the
CGC office or drop via the online system. The Dean of CGC may
authorize a refund for valid reasons after the scheduled refund
date but only if a formal application is made in writing to the
Dean of CGC. Registration, technology and application fees are
not refundable.

Registration
Registration is conducted by mail, through Personal Access Web
for Students (PAWS), or in person in the CGC office located
on the first floor of Bond Hall, Room 101. Registration is not
complete until all fees are paid. Students may not attend class
until they are fully registered. Completed registrations will
be honored on a first-come, first-serve basis. Any changes in
registration must be made prior to the end of the term’s Add/
Drop period. Information concerning fees, class times, and
registration calendars can be found each academic term online at
www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege.

Transfer Credit
Graduate students applying for transfer credit will use the
“Transfer Credit for Graduate Programs” form located online
at http://www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege/forms/. The form
will be submitted to CGC through the student’s advisor and
department head with a copy of the course description from the
catalog of the originating institution and the course syllabus.
Approval is granted by the student’s department, contingent
upon Citadel policy. Only courses with a “B” or higher are
acceptable for transfer. Undergraduate students should refer to the
undergraduate section of the catalog.

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�Policy Information
Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures
The following academic integrity policy is in effect for non-cadet
students for fall and spring semester and all students including cadets
in Maymester and summer school.
Absolute integrity is expected of every Citadel student in all academic
undertakings. Academic integrity is grounded on the concept of
honesty with respect to the intellectual efforts of oneself and others.
A student’s submission of work for academic credit indicates that the
work is the student’s own. Students are responsible for knowing what
constitutes violations of the Academic Integrity Policy. Examples of
violations of the Academic Integrity policy include, but are not limited
to the following:
• Plagiarizing or representing the words, ideas, or information of another
person as one’s own without documentation;
• Giving or receiving prior to an examination any unauthorized
information concerning the content of that examination;
• Using, without authorization of the instructor, notes, books, prompts,
or other materials, or receiving verbal or electronic assistance to aid in
answering questions on an examination;
• Giving or receiving substantive aid during the course of an
examination;
• Asking or permitting another person to take a test or engage in
other academic work; or taking a test or engaging in academic work
for another, whether voluntarily or for hire, in conjunction with class
work or for admissions purposes;
• Violating personal property rights (for example, stealing or
attempting to steal tests, keys, or grade books);
• Fabricating data in support of laboratory or field work;
• Engaging in other acts of academic misconduct.
While academic integrity is a shared responsibility, it is incumbent
upon the student to abide by the academic integrity requirements. It
is the responsibility of the faculty member to inform the student of
any atypical academic integrity requirements.
1. When a faculty member suspects or has been informed that a
student may have violated the Academic Integrity Policy, the faculty
member should inform the student in writing within ten working
days of discovery. Some situations may require more time; however
in no case should this written notification be delayed by more than
one month. Written notification will include the allegation and
a suggested time, place and date for a meeting of the student, the
professor, and Department Head of the department in which the
alleged violation took place. If the faculty member making the
allegation is the Department Head of the department in which the
alleged violation took place, the meeting will include the student,
the faculty member, and Dean of the school in which the alleged
violation took place.
2. After this meeting, if the faculty member decides that no violation
occurred, the matter will be dropped. If the faculty member decides
that a violation has occurred but that only a grade penalty is warranted,
the student may be assigned an “F” for the work in question, or, in
more serious cases, an “F” in the course. If it is determined that a
more serious penalty is warranted, or if the student does not accept
the grade penalty offered, the accusation will be remanded to the
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Dean of the school in which the alleged violation occurred. If that
Dean participated in the meeting with the faculty member and the
students, the matter is referred to the Provost.
3. Upon receiving the allegation, the Dean of the school where the
alleged violation occurred or the Provost will appoint a four member
hearing board comprised of the Dean of CGC, two faculty members
from outside the program of the accused student and a currently
enrolled CGC student of the same student classification, but outside
the program of the accused student. The hearing will be convened
within two weeks from the date the hearing board receives the case.
If circumstances preclude meeting this deadline, the accused will
be so informed in writing. A minimum of seven days notice will be
provided the student prior to the hearing. The accused student may
be advised by another student or member of the permanent faculty
or staff, not to exceed two. The student and/or the student’s advisor
may cross-examine all witnesses and the accuser. A tape recording of
the hearing, which will be closed, will be made. Upon conclusion
of the hearing, the hearing board will vote and report its findings
and recommendation to the Dean of the school in which the alleged
violation occurred or the Provost.
4. Upon reviewing the recommendation, the Dean of the school where
the alleged violation occurred, or the Provost will either exonerate
the student; impose a sanction less than suspension, dismissal or
expulsion; or recommend a sanction of suspension, dismissal, or
expulsion to the President of the College. If the sanction is not
suspension, dismissal, or expulsion, the student may appeal this
sanction to the President of the College who makes the final decision.
If the sanction is for suspension, dismissal, or expulsion, the President
of the College will review the case and the process that has been
followed and make the decision on removal of the student from The
Citadel for a violation of academic integrity. The student may appeal
that decision to the Board of Visitors.
Appeals of Violations of Academic Integrity - Students who have
been found guilty of a violation of academic integrity where
the punishment is suspension, dismissal, or expulsion shall be
entitled to petition an Academic Integrity Board of Review to
hear an appeal provided the petition is submitted to the Office
of the President within five working days after receiving notice of
the findings of the Provost, and provided the petition states the
grounds on which the appeal is based. An Academic Integrity
Board of Review is established by the President. An Academic
Integrity Board of Review will consist of a Dean, who serves as
chair; a department head; a senior member of the faculty; and
a non-voting recorder. Once established, an Academic Integrity
Board of Review will be furnished the record of the original
proceedings and will evaluate the petition of appeal to determine if
any of the following grounds have been met:
• new evidence has been found since the individual was found
guilty;
• the individual’s rights were not protected;
• there was a procedural error during the trial.
If after considering the petition of appeal, the Academic Integrity
Board of Review determines that the request for appeal sets forth
reasonable grounds for appeal and agrees to hear the appeal, the
accused student and advisor will be present during the formal
portion of the hearing, which will be taped. Oral arguments from

�the student or advisor will be heard and will normally be limited
to 30 minutes each. In addition, the student or advisor will have
the opportunity to question any witnesses called by the Academic
Integrity Board of Review. The formal appeal hearing will be
taped, and the tape will become part of the record of the Academic
Integrity Board of Review. The findings of the Academic Integrity
Board of Review will be transmitted to the President in the form
of sealed, confidential written recommendations, with appropriate
justifications.

Academic Standards
All students are expected to maintain high academic standards.
In addition to the grade point average requirements for satisfying
degree standards, the following policies set minimum guidelines
for all graduate programs. Specific programs may establish more
rigorous criteria for satisfactory progress. Students should carefully
study the sections of this catalog pertinent to their degree program
for statements about expectations, which may exceed these minimal
criteria.
Any grade of “C” (ie. “C”, “C+”) is a warning that the individual is
not performing at the level expected of graduate students; a grade of
“F” is a clear statement of inadequate performance. Either a “C” or
“F” grade calls into question the expectation of reasonable progress
toward the degree. In order to maintain appropriate academic
quality, the following policy applies to students enrolled at The
Citadel:
a. If a student receives a grade of “F” in a graduate course, regardless
of his or her status, the student will be terminated from the
program. The student may appeal in writing to his or her Dean for
reinstatement. If the student is granted reinstatement status before
the end of the drop/add period for the next academic term, he or
she may register for that term.
b. If a student receives seven (7) or more credit hours of graduate
course work with a grade of “C”or “C+” regardless of his or her
status, the student will be terminated from the program. The
student may appeal in writing to his or her Dean for reinstatement in
the program. If a student is granted reinstatement status before the
end of the drop/add period for the next academic term, he or she
may register for that term.
c. Any student admitted to a graduate program who has earned
or attempted twelve (12) hours of graduate credit must have a
cumulative GPR of 3.0 or higher to continue in the program. If
a student’s GPR falls below a 3.0 any time after the completion
of twelve (12) hours of graduate credit, the student must improve
his/her GPR to a minimum 3.0 by the time he/she has completed
nine (9) additional graduate credit hours. If the student achieves a
minimum 3.0 while completing these nine (9) additional graduate
credit hours, the standard of maintaining a 3.0 GPR begins again.
Failure to achieve the 3.0 GPR upon completion of the nine (9)
additional graduate credit hours will result in termination from the
program. The student may appeal in writing to his or her Dean for
reinstatement. If the student is granted reinstatement status before
the end of the drop/add period for the next academic term, he or
she may register for that term. Some programs have more strict
program requirements. Check with your program advisor for the
standards for your program.

Admission Categories
Graduate students may be admitted to CGC in one of the following two categories: degree seeking or non-degree seeking.
Degree seeking - A graduate student is classified as degree seeking when all admission requirements are met and the student has
been admitted to a degree program. To obtain this classification a
student must:
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Complete and return the application form along with the
appropriate non-refundable application fee to The Citadel
Graduate College.
Submit to The Citadel Graduate College all official transcripts
to include documentation of the baccalaureate and all other
undergraduate or graduate work from accredited colleges
or universities. Transcripts must be sent directly from each
school or university.
Submit the official score report on the appropriate admissions
test (current within 5 years of application). Check individual
program requirements in this catalog for the minimum
acceptable score for the desired program. Score report must
be sent directly from testing organization.
Submit an official TOEFL score if native language is not
English. The minimum acceptable score is 550 paper-based,
213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based.
Additional admission requirements of specific programs are
outlined in the information provided for each degree program.

Non-degree seeking - A graduate student is classified as non-degree
seeking if he/she holds a bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree
but who, at the time of the application, does not plan to pursue a
degree. This category authorizes the student to take no more than
8 hours total for which he/she has the prerequisites. It does not
imply admission to a degree program.
Persons admitted to the non-degree student status who later
wish to become degree seeking must file an application for the
desired program (no additional fee required) and comply with
the requirement stated above in “Degree Seeking”. Program
requirements will dictate the number of hours in non-degree status
that will be accepted into any program. No student shall register
beyond 8 hours without being fully accepted into a degree
program. To obtain non-degree classification the student must:
•
•

Complete and return the application form along with the
appropriate non-refundable application fee to the CGC
office.
Submit a college transcript that shows completion of a
bachelor’s or higher degree before registration.

Senior Citizens - Persons over the age of 60 who meet degree or
non-degree admissions requirements and are not employed fulltime may register for courses on a space-available basis with no
credit hours fee charged. All other fees must be paid.
International Students - An international student who applies to
a graduate program at The Citadel must complete the following
requirements before enrolling in classes:
• Have completed a degree equivalent to an American
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baccalaureate degree.
Have his/her academic credentials officially evaluated by one
of the accredited organizations suggested by the CGC office.
Meet all the admission criteria for the desired graduate degree
program.
Provide the appropriate score on the TOEFL exam.
Provide evidence of ability to meet all financial obligations
while in graduate study at The Citadel by completing the
Certification of Finances form prior to enrolling in courses.
International students may not register before full acceptance
into a degree program and clearance from the International
Student Director.

Senior Scholars - CGC hosts the “Senior Scholars” group which
is open to retired persons 55 years and older who enjoy varied
academic and humanistic stimulation. The group meets six
to seven times in the fall and spring semesters, and four times
in the summer for lectures, presentations and similar events.
Dues are assessed to cover refreshments. Contact the CGC
office for information or visit our web site at www.citadel.edu/
graduatecollege.

Admission Policy (Graduate Students)
In keeping with the mission of The Citadel, The Citadel Graduate
College seeks to enroll mature students whose motivation and
educational backgrounds demonstrate a strong potential for
success in the academic program of their choice. Specific entrance
requirements are detailed in other sections of this catalog, but
every applicant for a graduate degree must submit to the CGC
office:
a. An application with a non-refundable fee,
b. Official transcripts sent directly from all colleges attended,
c. Official scores on the appropriate admissions test (current within
5 years of application), and
d. an official TOEFL score if English is not the native language.

Admission Test
All graduate programs in The Citadel Graduate College require
submission of an official admissions test score. The test must
be current within five years of application. See the appropriate
program for the type of test required. Applicants for graduate
programs in The Citadel Graduate College who possess an
earned master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited institution
may request permission to waive the requirement to supply an
admissions test score. An applicant must request the waiver
in writing from the dean of the academic school in which the
program resides. Submission of a request for waiver is not an
assurance of approval. Therefore, an applicant must ensure
sufficient time to complete an admissions test prior to the first
semester of desired attendance.

Advisement and the Planned Program
Upon acceptance into a degree program, a student is assigned an
advisor in the area of academic concentration. It is the student’s
responsibility to confer with this advisor at an early date and
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at periodic intervals to assure appropriate course selection and
awareness of degree requirements. Degree candidates in some
programs must file an official program of study. This program of
study will be developed in consultation with the student’s advisor
and approved by the appropriate Dean or Department Head. This
program of study is filed in the CGC office and will be used in the
degree audit process. It is a joint responsibility of the advisor and
student to maintain the program of study in a current state.
Modifications in a program of study can be accomplished with
the written approval of the appropriate Dean or department
head. Students who wish to select a new major or degree program
must file a written request in the CGC office, meet all admission
requirements of the new major or degree program, and be accepted
into the new major or degree program before registration in the
new program can occur.

Audit Policy
A student may elect to audit a course for no credit. Permission to
audit must be obtained from the school/department offering the
course. Students must possess an undergraduate degree from a
regionally accredited college or university to audit a graduate level
course. Students cannot switch from credit to audit status, or vice
versa, after two class meetings. Auditors are admitted to class on
a “space available” basis. The audit fee is the same as the regular
credit hour fee. Students must be registered in the class they wish
to audit.

Catalog of Record
The catalog bearing the number of the academic year in which
the student enters The Citadel will be their catalog of record for
academic program requirements.

Class Attendance
Regular attendance is required of all CGC students. In case of
absences due to sickness or other circumstances beyond their
control, students should notify the professor. A student who has
missed more than 20% of the scheduled meetings may, at the
discretion of the professor, be awarded a grade of “F” for excessive
absences, unless there are extenuating circumstances. Individual
instructors may establish more stringent policies. The attendance
record maintained by the instructor is official. As soon as the
instructor has determined that a grade of “F” for excessive absences
is warranted, the responsible Dean and CGC are notified. The
student will be instructed to not return to class. The instructor will
enter the grade of “F” during regular grading.

Comprehensive Examinations
The Citadel graduate programs vary in their exit requirements.
While all degree programs require at least a 3.0 cumulative GPR
(3.25 for Ed.S.) for graduation, some have an exit examination or
exit project requirement. It is the student’s responsibility to be
aware of these standards.

�Confidentiality of Student Records
The Citadel maintains and discloses information from student
records in accordance with the provisions of the “Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act of 1974” (FERPA), as amended. This law
requires that educational institutions maintain the confidentiality
of student educational records. The Citadel accords its students
all rights under the law. FERPA coverage applies to all educational
records that contain a student’s name, social security number, or
other personally identifiable information, in whatever medium, to
include electronic form. No one outside of The Citadel shall have
access to nor will the institution disclose any information from a
student’s educational records without the written consent of the
student except in compliance with the provisions of Federal and
State law.
Educational records may be disclosed to personnel within the
institution who have a legitimate educational interest, to parents of
students who are dependents as defined by IRS standards, to persons
or organizations providing students financial aid, to accrediting
agencies carrying out their accreditation function, to persons in
compliance with a judicial order, or in an emergency, to persons in
order to protect the health or safety of the student or others.
Within The Citadel community, only those members, individually
or collectively, acting in the student’s educational interests are
allowed access to student educational records. These members
include the Board of Visitors, Faculty, and personnel in the Offices
of the President, Provost and Dean of the College, Associate Provost,
Associate Dean of The Citadel Graduate College, Registrar, and Vice
President for Finance and Business Affairs.
Directory information about a student may be disclosed at the
discretion of The Citadel without the consent of the student
unless the student has notified the Registrar within two weeks of
the beginning of the academic year (fall semester) that the student
refuses to allow the disclosure of such information. Any student
desiring to keep directory information confidential must give notice
at the beginning of each academic year and the notice is valid only
for that year. Any student desiring to keep directory information
confidential must file notice each year.

Course Cancellation
It occasionally becomes necessary to cancel a course. The
Citadel reserves the right to cancel any course for which there is
insufficient enrollment. This cancellation may be done without
notice. Students affected by a course cancellation will receive
due consideration and notification. If no other satisfactory
arrangements can be made, the student will receive a complete
refund of all fees paid.

Course Load
The minimum semester hour load for students wishing to be
classified as full-time graduate students is 9 semester hours.
Students holding Citadel graduate assistantships will be considered
as full time if the they are taking at least 6 semester hours.
Students who hold full-time employment should not register
for more than 6 semester hours in any given term. Students
may register for a maximum of 2 courses or no more than 7

credit hours each summer term (Summer I, Summer II). The
evening session is considered a part of Summer I and Summer II.
Permission to take more than 2 courses each summer term must be
obtained from the Dean of the School, the Department Head of
the program or the Dean of the CGC. No more than one course
may be taken during Maymester.

Course Substitution
Course substitutions in degree programs and certification plans
can only be authorized by the approval of the Head of the
Department, Dean of the School, or Dean of the CGC. Forms to
initiate this procedure are available in the CGC office.

Degree and Certification Requirements
Specific requirements are detailed in the appropriate sections of the
catalog. The general requirements include completing all specific
program requirements and coursework while maintaining at least
a “B” (3.0) GPA. Students should check the specific requirements
of the program in which they are enrolled. State certification
requirements are determined by external agencies over which The
Citadel has no control. It is the student’s responsibility to meet
these requirements, which are subject to legislative change. Advisors
will assist students in staying current with these requirements and
adjusting programs of study to reflect any change.

Directed Works
Directed Works are defined as those specifically funded or created
at the direction of the College, and which may or may not include
Exceptional use of College resources. They are distinguished from
non-directed works, which are pedagogical, scholarly, literary, or
aesthetic works resulting from non-directed effort. Exceptional Use
of College Resources is defined as the provision of resources or
support by the College for the creation of a work that is of a degree
or nature not routinely made available to College employees.
Sabbatical leaves, faculty research grants, and faculty development
grants awarded by the College upon the recommendation of
the Research, Faculty Development, or Sabbaticals Committees,
although competitive, are routinely available to the faculty and are
therefore deemed non-exceptional unless specifically designated
otherwise by agreement between the originator and the Provost.

Earning a Second Master’s Degree
The College permits the earning of a second master’s degree where
the area of concentration is different. Since some of the core
courses may be identical, these may be waived in the second degree
program. A maximum of twelve hours may be transferred from
one Citadel degree program to another for those students wishing
to obtain a second master’s degree. However, a minimum of 33
hours of new credits must be included in the planned program for
the second degree.

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�English Fluency Policy
In accordance with the laws of South Carolina, The Citadel ensures the English fluency of its teaching faculty. Should a student
challenge the English fluency of a member of the faculty, standard
procedures for student academic grievances will be followed. If a
review committee is called for, the native language of one of the
faculty members will not be English.

General Conduct Policy for Students
Responsibility for professional conduct rests with students as adult
individuals and as members of The Citadel community. CGC
students are expected to conduct themselves as responsible adults.
All members of the campus community are expected to use reasonable judgement in all aspects of campus life and activity and to
show due concern for the welfare and rights of others. Students
are expected to adhere to all federal, state, and local laws. Due to
the cadet aspect of The Citadel community, CGC students are reminded to be aware of and respect military college traditions. The
CGC Student Handbook is a good source of information.
The Citadel protects freedom of action and speech, so long as the
exercise of this freedom is not of an inflammatory or demeaning
nature and does not interfere with the operation of the College.
The Citadel’s Conduct Policy prohibits the possession of drugs,
destruction of property, making false statements of emergency situations, physical or verbal abuse, or harassment of any sort.
Students who violate the rules and regulations of The Citadel are
subject to expulsion or lesser sanctions. These rules and regulations are published in “Regulations for Non-Cadet Students for
Fall and Spring Semester And All Students, Including Cadets,
for Maymester or Summer School.” The Provost or his designee
is responsible for administering the disciplinary conduct code for
CGC students unless they reside in the barracks during Maymester
and Summer School, in which case the commandant is responsible
for discipline.

Grades
Only letter grades are given to evaluate a student’s progress.
No numerical symbol or percentage is fixed or assigned to the
equivalent of any grade.
A: A grade of “A” represents work of a high quality. Four
quality points are awarded for each credit hour.
B+: A grade of “B+” represents above average quality work.
Three and one half quality points are awarded for each
credit hour.
B: A grade of “B” indicates average graduate
accomplishmens. Three quality points are awarded for
each credit hour.
C+: A grade of “C+” indicates below average graduate work
and is an unsatisfactory grade. Two and one half quality
points are awarded for each credit hour.
C: A grade of “C” is unsatisfactory. Two quality points are
awarded for each credit hour.
P: A grade of “P” indicates work of acceptable, graduatelevel quality. While it signifies work of “A” or “B” level, it
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carries no quality points and is awarded only for
designated courses such as workshops, internships, etc.
F: A grade of “F” indicates that the minimum requirements
have not been met. No quality points are awarded.
I: A grade of “I” represents work of satisfactory quality
incomplete for authorized reasons. Incomplete “I” grades
must be made up during the term following the recording
of the grade. A grade of “I” received in the fall term must
be made up by the end of the following spring term. A
grade of “I” received in either the spring, Maymester,
summer I, or summer II term must be made up by the
end of the following fall term. An extension of time not
to exceed one additional term may be authorized for
extenuating circumstances by the appropriate dean.
Grades not made up within the authorized time limit will
convert to a grade of “F,” and such courses will be
included in calculating the GPR.
W: A grade of “W” represents withdrawal from a course prior
to the scheduled withdrawal deadline. No quality points
are associated with the “W”, and there is no academic
penalty for the student.

Graduation
Students must apply to graduate by the established deadline.
Failure to apply by the deadline incurs a late fee, may delay receipt
of the diploma, and may prevent the student from participating in
the commencement ceremony.
There are three graduation dates each calendar year. There is a
late April or early May graduation date at the end of the Spring
period of instruction, an August graduation date at the end of the
Summer II period of instruction, and a December graduation date
at the end of the Fall semester period of instruction. There is one
commencement ceremony each calendar year, in April or May,
following the Spring semester.
The graduation date is the term in which the student completes
all requirements. An incomplete grade is a delay in the completion
of requirements, and the posting of the final grade determines the
completion of that requirement.
Applications for graduation are available in the CGC office and
online. A late fee is charged for applications filed after the posted
deadline. To be recommended for a degree, students must meet all
admission requirements and satisfactorily complete the scholarship
and curriculum requirements for the degree. Finally, students
must be free from all financial indebtedness to The Citadel.
These deadlines for the graduation application ensure your
diploma will be ordered in a timely manner and prevent
additional administrative costs. It is each student’s responsibility
to apply to graduate. Do not select a graduation date until you
are certain all requirements will be met.
Parents who are either graduates of the Corps of Cadets,
the Veteran Day Program, or The Citadel Graduate College
may present diplomas to their sons or daughters at the CGC
commencement ceremony.

�Intellectual Property
Ownership of intellectual property will reside with the originator,
whether a member of the faculty, a member of the staff, or a
student, unless: (a) the property is created at the specific direction
of the College; or (b) the originator has made exceptional use of
College resources in creating it.
At the time when the work is directed by the College or at the
time when the College makes exceptional resources available to the
originator of intellectual property, the Provost and the originator
will together determine ownership and will negotiate a written
agreement concerning that property. These determinations will be
made on a case-by-case basis.

Intellectual Property Policy Preamble
The Citadel has among its primary purposes teaching, research,
and the expansion and dissemination of knowledge. Products of
these endeavors include the development and use of intellectual
property. It is the policy of the College that its faculty, staff,
and students carry out their scholarly work in an open and free
atmosphere that encourages publication and creation of such works
without constraint but consistent with applicable laws and College
policy. This policy will be in accord with the guidelines and criteria
published in The American Association of University Professors’
“Statement of Copyright” (Policy Documents and Reports. Ninth
Edition, 2001, or subsequent editions).

Nondiscrimination Policy
The Citadel is committed to providing equal opportunities to
men and women students in all campus programs, including
intercollegiate athletics, in order to make The Citadel the best
coeducational college in America.
This commitment requires that no discrimination shall occur in
our admissions policies, academic programs or services, as well
as employment practices on the basis of sex, race, color, religion
or national origin. This policy is in accordance with Title IX
of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 as amended. Inquiries concerning the application of
Title IX and other nondiscrimination laws may be referred to The
Citadel’s Affirmative Action Officer and Title IX Coordinator,
Bond Hall, Room 369, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, South
Carolina, 29409, 843-953-6989, or the Assistant Secretary of
Education, Civil Rights Division, US Department of Education,
Washington, DC 20201-2516.

Pass-Fail Courses

Registration
Registration is not completed until all fees are paid. Students may
not attend class until they are fully registered. Knowingly attending class without paying is an integrity violation. Any changes in
registration must be made prior to the end of the terms’ Add/Drop
period. All fees are due by published calendar dates.

Repeating a Course
Courses may be repeated only under the following circumstances:
a. No courses may be repeated once a grade of “B” or higher
has been earned.
b. If a class in which a “C+” or “C” was earned is repeated, it
may be repeated only one time.
c. If a course is repeated, the last grade of record is used
to determine whether course requirements for graduation
have been met.
d. The hours may be used only once toward graduation.
e. All courses, previously passed or repeated, will be figured in
the student’s GPR. No grade previously recorded is
removed from the transcript.

Satisfactory Progress
Unless otherwise stated, students are expected to complete all
degree requirements within a six (6) year period from the time of
registration for the first graduate course in that program. Students
enrolled in the Ed.S. in School Psychology program have seven
(7) years to complete the degree. Students enrolled in the M.A.
in Psychology: Clinical Counseling degree program have a five (5)
year limit. Requests for a waiver must be initiated by the student
in writing to the appropriate Department Head who is responsible
for making the final decision and for notifying the student.
Department Heads will forward recommendations through their
appropriate Dean who sends it to the CGC office. Waivers must
be on file in the CGC office prior to application for graduation. It
is the students responsibility to ensure the waiver is provided to the
CGC office.
If a waiver is granted, a probationary extension for one year
is authorized. At the completion of that year, an additional
extension may be authorized (if necessary) contingent upon the
student having made adequate progress. “Adequate Progress” is
defined as completing graduate work in two of the three semesters
(summer session counting as a semester) of the year of probation.
An average grade of “B” (3.0) for that year is also required. At all
levels, the department or school will be responsible for oversight of
student progress and initiation of action related to unsatisfactory
progress. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of courses
that will not meet graduation time lines for satisfactory progress.
Advisors should assist students with this calculation.

For certain courses, such as internships, practica, workshops,
professional development courses, etc., a grade of pass or fail may
be appropriate. Students taking courses of this nature need to
discuss such arrangements with their advisor. Quality points will
not be awarded for pass or fail work, and performance that is barely
adequate (C+ or below) will not receive credit.
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�Student Academic Grievances
The academic grievance process of the college is reserved for
the most serious alleged offenses. These matters deal not with
differences of opinion, but with violations of due process; denial
of individual rights; or unequal treatment/discrimination based
on sex, race, color, or national origin. Students who feel that
they have an academic grievance are directed first to confer with
the instructor or other individual(s) involved. Where this does
not result in satisfaction or if this step is not feasible, the student
should present the grievance in writing to the lowest appropriate
level not involved in the grievance, department head or Dean.
If the student does not receive a response within a reasonable
period of time, normally considered two weeks, a copy of the
written grievance may be provided to the next higher academic
level not previously involved in the grievance, i.e. the department
head or the school Dean, with a request for assistance in resolving
the grievance. A final appeal for satisfaction may be made to the
Provost. The purpose of this process is to permit each level of
the academic level of authority to have the opportunity to resolve
the grievance satisfactorily. The Dean of CGC does not rule on
academic matters. However, students are encouraged to provide a
courtesy copy of grievances and appeals to the Dean of CGC for
record. CGC will monitor time lines and processes for compliance
with procedure and will inform the appropriate level of the
academic authority if procedure is not followed.

of study, the requirements for graduation have not been satisfied,
the degree will not be granted. For this reason, it is important for
each student to be acquainted with all academic, financial, and
administrative requirements within the prescribed deadlines and
time limits.

Theses
Thesis committee appointments will be made at the discretion of
the appropriate department head. Disposition of thesis will be
coordinated by the student with the library.

Transcript
A transcript is a confidential document and is released only when
students make a request in writing. There is no charge for the
initial transcript, but a fee is charged for all subsequent ones.
Remittances for transcripts should accompany the request for
the transcript and should be mailed directly to the Office of the
Registrar. Official copies are not released to students but are sent
to requested destinations.
Transcripts sent from other colleges to The Citadel become the
property of The Citadel and cannot be issued to the student as a
third party.

Transfer Credit
Student Appeal of Grade
A student who wishes to appeal the final grade assigned in a
course must first confer with the instructor of the course in which
the grade was received. If this does not result in satisfaction, the
student should contact the appropriate department head or Dean
who will review the matter. The faculty member and the student
are both obligated to provide requested relevant information to
the department head or Dean. The department head or Dean will
present his/her findings to the student within ten working days of
being contacted.
If this does not result in satisfaction, the student should contact
the Provost. If deemed appropriate, the Provost will appoint a
hearing board of three faculty members, with one designated as
chair, and a student in good standing of the same student type
as the appellant. This board shall have the authority to request
testimony, hear witnesses, and study records and materials. The
board shall forward its findings and recommendations to the
Provost, who shall decide the case. The decision of the Provost
is final.

Student Responsibility
The College and departments establish certain academic requirements that must be met before a degree is granted. Advisors, department heads, and Deans are available to help the student understand and arrange to meet these requirements, but the student is
responsible for fulfilling them. If, at the end of a student’s course
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No more than 12 hours, relevant to the student’s program, may be
transferred from other regionally accredited colleges or universities.
Exceptions are granted by the Provost. Only graduate credit
hours, of which grades of “B” or higher have been earned, are
transferable. Some programs allow fewer hours of transfer credit.
Students should check the requirements for specific programs for
the maximum number of credit hours that may be transferred into
his or her program at The Citadel.
To be transferred, credit hours must have been earned within
six years of the date of admission to The Citadel. Students
who desire to take a course at another institution for transfer
while enrolled in CGC must obtain prior approval from their
department head. Acceptance of transfer credits within the
aforegoing rules is the prerogative of the academic department or
school.
Ordinarily, course work accepted for transfer must parallel course
work available at The Citadel. However, where the head of the
major department or Dean of the school feels that graduate course
work not equivalent to courses at The Citadel will enhance the
program, up to six semester hours of such credit may be acceptable.
These will be part of the maximum allowable transfer hours for
that program.

�Specific Policies and
Procedures for Evening
Undergraduate Programs
All other CGC policies and procedures apply.
CGC courses cover a wide variety of areas and are open to interested
persons from diverse backgrounds. In addition to graduate
programs, CGC also offers three undergraduate degrees: bachelor
of science in business administration; bachelor of science in civil
engineering; and bachelor of science in electrical engineering.
Each of these degree programs is offered in cooperation with Trident
Technical College (TTC). The first two years of each program are
taken at TTC. The junior and senior years are completed at The
Citadel through evening and summer courses offered by CGC. The
degree is awarded by The Citadel.
Courses may also be transferred in from accredited colleges and
universities other than TTC. The basic course requirements remain
the same. The junior and senior years are completed at The Citadel.
In each of the undergraduate degree programs offered by CGC, a
minimum of 36 of the total required credit hours must be taken at
The Citadel. Credits gained through AP, CLEP, or any other “testing
out” process may not be counted among those 36 credit hours.
Acceptability of transfer credits is governed by the policy described
under the Transfer Credits section below.
CGC spring, fall, and summer schedules are available online.
Information on programs, classes, and fees can also be obtained from
the CGC office or online. Information on financial aid is available
online through the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships or by
phone @ 953-5187.

Academic Criteria for Continuance
Records of degree-seeking undergraduate students are assessed
for academic criteria for continuance after each period of two
semesters and the included summer sessions. In order to be
eligible to continue at The Citadel, a student must meet minimum
standards regarding hours earned at The Citadel or properly
transferred from another accredited institution, and an acceptable
cumulative grade-point ratio must be maintained. Full-time
students, those taking at least 12 credit hours each semester, must
earn at least 24 semester hours each two-semester period. Part-time
students must have passed at least 50 percent of the coursework
attempted in the two previous semesters and the included summer
sessions. If a previously passed course is repeated, the hours may be
used only once toward meeting requirements for hours passed.
The student must also meet the grade point ratio (GPR)
requirement for the appropriate category of credit hours of record
as listed in the table below. In determining the category for credit
hours of record, hours transferred into The Citadel from other
institutions are included as credit hours of record.

The column “Quality Hours Plus Transfer Hours” includes:
1) all credit attempted for which a grade of “A,” “B,” “C,”
“D,” or “F” was received at The Citadel,
2) course work transferred from other colleges, and
3) courses taken on a Pass-Fail basis.
Quality Hours
Grade-Point Ratio Grade-Point Ratio
Plus Transfer&amp;
for Continuance
for Continuance
Pass/Fail Hours
(on probation)
(without probation)
0-39
1.100
1.300
40-69
1.400
1.600
70-99
1.700
1.800
100 &amp; above
1.900
2.000
This table traces the minimum academic progress students must
make toward attaining the minimum acceptable overall grade-point
ratio of 2.000 as they approach the total number of hours required
in the course of study of their selected major. For the purpose of
determining academic probation, criteria for continuance, dean’s
list, graduation, and other academic matters, grade-point ratios will
not be rounded.

Academic Discharge
An undergraduate student who fails to meet either or both of the
academic criteria for continuance will be discharged for academic
deficiencies. Although The Citadel will notify students that they
are deficient in either or both areas, it is the responsibility of
students to ensure that these criteria are met. To avoid academic
discharge, a student must meet both hour and GPR requirements
concurrently either at the end of the fall semester, at the end of the
spring semester, or in August, as appropriate.
A student who is discharged for academic reasons for the first
time may apply for readmission after being out of school for
one semester. If approved for readmission, the student will be
readmitted on academic probation.
If a student fails for a second time to meet minimum academic
criteria for continuance, the Dean responsible for the academic
program in which the student is majoring will review the academic
record and any extenuating circumstances the student wishes to
present in writing. Based on this review and in consultation with
the faculty advisor and the department head or the CGC Dean,
the responsible Dean will determine the conditions under which
the student will be permitted to continue or will award the student
a second academic discharge. Except under extremely extenuating
circumstances, a student discharged a second time for academic
reasons will not be considered for readmission and may not enroll
in course work in any program at The Citadel—day, evening, or
summer.

Academic Probation
Undergraduate students are placed on academic probation for
any semester when their cumulative grade-point ratio based
on courses taken at The Citadel fails to meet requirements for
continuance without probation as outlined in the Academic
Criteria for Continuance table. Students will be removed from
academic probation after the semester their cumulative grade-point
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�radio meets the requirements of the table. Students on academic
probation are not making satisfactory progress, and restrictions,
such as limiting the number of credit hours in which they may
enroll, may be enforced.

Admission

the student is majoring must provide a recommendation
and rationale for combining courses.
c. The Dean responsible for the academic program in which
the student is majoring must grant final approval for the
combining of courses.

Definitions

Because of community service orientation, CGC permits participation
by evening undergraduate students in non-degree status as well as those
who are pursuing an undergraduate degree.

Elective refers to a course that is required for graduation and may
be any three-credit course offered by the College.

Catalog of Record

Approved Elective refers to a course that must be selected from a
list of courses provided by the individual school or department.

The catalog bearing the number of the academic year in which
undergraduate students enter The Citadel will be their catalog of
record for matters of academic policy.
When a student is readmitted after an absence of at least three
academic semesters (summer sessions will not be considered as
semesters for this purpose), the catalog bearing the number of
the academic year in which the student is readmitted will be the
catalog of record for matters of academic policy and graduation
requirements.

College Level Examination Program
Through College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) Subject
Examinations, undergraduate students are permitted to earn
college course credits for knowledge they have gained in certain
subject areas prior to beginning their college experience.
CLEP credits may be earned under the following conditions:
1. Since all CLEP examinations are not accepted by The Citadel,
the student must obtain prior approval through the Office of the
Registrar.
2. The score earned must meet or exceed the current minimum
score recommended by CLEP for that subject area exam.
3. The amount of credit will be determined by the scope of the
material measured.
4. Because of the laboratory experience is such an integral part of
the Core Curriculum Science Requirement, credit for only the
lecture portion of a science course may be earned through CLEP.
The lab portions must be earned through a laboratory course.
5. Because basic skills of listening to and speaking a language
are such critical components of the Core Language Experience,
completing any portion of this requirement through CLEP must be
approved by the head of the Department of Modern Languages.
A complete listing of courses for which credit may be awarded
through CLEP is available in the Office of the Registrar.

Combining Courses
Courses may be combined to meet a maximum of one general
elective credit requirement under the following circumstances:
a. The courses to be combined must all be offered by the same
department and must be related in some way.
b. The department head or Dean for the program in which
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Non-Departmental Elective refers to a course that is required for
graduation and must be taken outside the major department.
Students are encouraged to study areas outside the major to ensure
as broad an education as is practical.
Students are reminded that it is expected that all coursework in
the first two years of these programs be taken at other accredited
institutions and transferred to The Citadel. Courses at the 100- or
200-level will rarely be offered through CGC in a fall or spring
semester. Some courses may be available in Maymester or Summer
School at The Citadel.

Grades
Only letter grades are given to evaluate an undergraduate student’s
progress. The following definitions of letter grades are applicable:
a. ”A” represents superior attainment on the part of the student.
b. “B” represents work that is clearly above the average, but not
superior.
c. “C” represents average attainment on the basic standards set for the
course.
d. ”D” represents minimum attainment of the basic standards.
e. “F” represents failure.
f. “W” represents withdrawal from a course prior to the official
deadline which is indicated in the college calendar and is no earlier
than the Wednesday following the midterm grading period. Beyond
that point, students will receive the grade of “F” should they fail to
complete the course or complete it unsuccessfully. Under extenuating
circumstances, the grade of “W” may be awarded after the established
deadline to withdraw from a course. Such an action is taken only upon
the recommendation of the instructor and requires the concurrence of
the Dean responsible for the student’s academic program. Supporting
evidence is the responsibility of the student and must be submitted in
writing to the responsible Dean.
g. The notation of “I” (for Incomplete) is used in instances when course
requirements have been very nearly met but for authorized reasons
(illness, injury, family emergency, etc.) cannot be completed during
the current semester. To be eligible for the grade of “I,” students’
work must be satisfactory at the time they are forced to terminate
participation in the course. Unsatisfactory work will result in a failing
grade. The grade of “I” must be cleared during the next semester
in residence or within one year, whichever comes first, or the “I”
becomes an “F.” The summer session will not be considered a semester
in this case. Students may not officially enroll in a course in which
they currently have an “I.” An extension of time due to extenuating
circumstances may be authorized by the Dean responsible for academic

�program upon the recommendation of the instructor. The removal of
the incomplete is the responsibility of the student.
Should a student fail to complete a semester or summer session for any
reason, the grade in each course in which the student is then enrolled
shall be determined by the individual faculty member.
No numerical symbol, bracket, or percentage is assigned the equivalent
of any grade. Arbitrary distribution of grades according to some
formula or curve is not permitted. However, by means of departmental
supervision and consultation between instructors, every effort is made
to obtain consistent standards within the department.
Students are expected to use proper grammar in all their course work,
whether written or oral. Proper usage is expected at the college level
and is required by all professors.
Any change of grade deemed necessary by the faculty member
concerned must be based on instructor error and made within one
month after the beginning of the next semester in attendance following
the recording of the grade. In no case will a grade be changed after one
month into the second semester after it was awarded. The summer
session will not be considered a semester in this case. After grades in
a course have been submitted to the Registrar’s Office, every request
for a change of grade must be approved by the department head and
the Dean responsible for the academic program. Grade reports are
provided at the end of each semester and summer session.

Grade-Point Ratio Computation
In computing the undergraduate grade point ratio, grades are
weighted as follows:
Grade
Quality-Points Per Semester Hour
A
4
B
3
C
2
D
1
F, I, W
0
The grade-point ratio for any semester is determined by dividing the
total number of quality points earned by the total number of hours
for which the following grades were received: A, B, C, D, or F.
The cumulative grade-point ratio on which graduation, academic
probation, and academic discharge are based is determined by
dividing the number of quality points earned at The Citadel by the
number of quality hours attempted at The Citadel. The number of
quality hours for this purpose includes all credit hours attempted
at The Citadel for which the following grades were received: A, B,
C, D or F. The number of quality points earned includes all quality
points associated with quality hours earned at The Citadel. The
Citadel does not recognize plus and minus grades for the CGC
programs.

General Education Development (GED) examination
may register for up to 15 credit hours of course work for
personal or professional development.
b. Persons age 60 or above and not employed full-time may
enroll tuition-free in courses in the CGC on a space-available
basis. All other fees must be paid.
c. High school seniors may be permitted to register for
a maximum of two courses and the associated labs in the
CGC on the basis of written recommendation from their
high school guidance counselor or principal.
d. Undergraduate transient students who wish to enroll in
course work for transfer to another institution may be asked
to present evidence that they are in good academic
standing at their home institution.
e. Students who are in cadet status and are enrolled in the
Corps of Cadets for a fall or spring semester are not eligible
to enroll in CGC courses. Students who are in cadet status
and are not currently enrolled in the Corps of Cadets, but
who have not been given a conduct or academic discharge,
may, with the prior approval of the appropriate Dean, take
a limited number of credit hours in CGC. A cadet who has
been expelled from The Citadel is not eligible to attend any
class at The Citadel—day, evening, or summer. A cadet who
has been suspended or dismissed is not eligible to attend any
class at The Citadel—day, evening, or summer—until
accepted for readmission to the College.

Pass-Fail
Juniors and seniors with cumulative grade-point ratios of 2.000
or higher may elect to take elective courses on a Pass-Fail option.
Normally, no more than one course may be taken under this
option each semester, and no more than four courses taken under
this option may be used to meet graduation requirements. A
student may take the Pass-Fail option only on courses which meet
elective requirements. Students may not change their decision to
take a course on the Pass-Fail basis after the first two weeks of the
term. Courses completed on the Pass-Fail option carry graduation
credit, but quality points are not awarded. These courses are not
included in grade point ratio computations.
Instructors report grades as usual, A through F. The Registrar’s
Office translates grades as follows:
a. The grades of “A” through “C” as “S” (satisfactory, pass-for
credit);
b. The grades of “D” or “F” as “U” (unsatisfactory, fail-no
credit).
c. Students desiring to take a course on the Pass-Fail option
should contact the Registrar’s Office.

Non-Degree Seeking Students
Non-degree seeking undergraduate students are permitted to
participate under the following conditions:
a. Students who provide documentation of having graduated
from an accredited high school or having completed the
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�Requirements for Graduation
For graduation, an undergraduate student must complete one
of the departmental major courses of study stated in the catalog
of record and must achieve a minimum cumulative grade-point
ratio of 2.000 and a minimum grade point ratio of 2.000 in all
coursework in the major.
Recommendations for graduation are made by the Academic Board
to the Board of Visitors, which in turn awards appropriate degrees.

Transfer Credits
Normally, only courses which are comparable in content and
credit hours to specific courses offered by The Citadel and in
which grades of “C” or better have been earned at an accredited
institution will be considered for transfer. However, the Dean
responsible for the academic program in which the student
is majoring may accept for transfer to meet General Elective
credits courses that are not offered by The Citadel but which are
considered to be worthy of credit as electives and in which grades
of “C” or higher have been earned. The respective department
heads or Deans, as appropriate, have responsibility for considering
all transfer courses that are comparable to courses offered by The
Citadel. Course work taken at another college and accepted for
transfer by The Citadel need not be applicable to a student’s major.
Courses transferred from another college will not be noted in the
student’s grade-point ratio at The Citadel. Transcripts sent from
other colleges to The Citadel become the property of The Citadel
and cannot be issued to the student or a third party.
To ensure that courses taken away from The Citadel will be
accepted for transfer, students must obtain written, prior approval
through the Office of the Registrar.
All transfer credits are provisional. If an academic unit determines
within a reasonable period of time after classes begin that the
student is not prepared to take a course for which the course
transferred is a prerequisite, the allowance of credit is withdrawn,
and the student must take the prerequisite course at The Citadel.

Transfer Students
An undergraduate student may be accepted into evening
undergraduate degree-seeking status in the CGC under one of the
following conditions:
a. The Citadel and TTC have an articulated agreement that
permits a student to complete the first two years of study in
engineering or business administration at TTC. These credits
are transferred to The Citadel where a student can complete
the final two years for a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Business Administration, Civil Engineering, or Electrical
Engineering. A student who completes in its entirety the
TTC portion of one of these programs needs only to
submit an official transcript from TTC and certificate
of completion in order to be admitted for the final two years
of study in CGC. Details of the 2+2 programs are
available online or in the CGC office, Bond Hall, Room
101. These three programs are outlined in this catalog under
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their respective departments.
b. Applicants may be admitted into degree seeking status
if they have transfer credit from other accredited institutions
that meet the requirements of the first two years of the degree
program they wish to pursue. The student must provide
official transcripts from all other colleges attended.
Admission is based on prior college-level academic
performance and confirmation of completion of all
coursework for the first two years of the degree program.
Applicants whose prior college-level academic performance is
questionable may be permitted to enroll in a limited number
of courses in a probationary status at the discretion of the
academic department. Upon completion of the
first 15 semester hours with a grade point ratio of at least 2.0,
the adult student will be admitted to degree-seeking status
in the selected major upon review by the academic
department. If this minimum grade point ratio is not
achieved within the first 15 semester hours, admission will
be denied and participation in the CGC will be terminated.
c. After acceptance by the program, any non-U.S. citizen
must be cleared for registration by the International Student
Coordinator. An official TOEFL score is required of any
applicant where English is not the native language.

�Graduate Degree Programs
2009-2010

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�School of Business
Administration
MBA:
Business
Administration

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�Master of Business Administration
School of Business, 843-953-5056
Dr. Wesley M. Jones, Director of Graduate and
External Programs,
wes.jones@citadel.edu
Kathy J. Jones, MBA Director,
mbadirector@citadel.edu

Mission Statement:
The mission of the School of Business Administration is to educate
and develop leaders of principle to serve a global community.

Admission Requirements:
Applicants will be admitted to the MBA program on the basis of
scholastic achievement and aptitude for graduate study. Other
qualities appropriate to graduate study are also considered.
Anyone holding a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or
university (one recognized by the Council for Higher Education
Accreditation) is eligible for consideration. Prior study in business
and/or economics is not a requirement for admission.
All material must be received by the CGC office on or before the
following dates to assure consideration to the MBA program.
Semester to begin:
Fall
Spring
Summer

Admission material due:
July 20th
December 1st
March 20th

1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university. Applicants whose degrees are
from colleges or universities outside the United States may be
required to have transcripts translated by an academic credential
evaluation organization recognized by The Citadel Graduate
College
3. Take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) and
submit an official copy of the scores to the CGC office. The
GMAT must be taken within the last five years for The
Citadel to accept the scores. Scores on other graduate entrance
exams, such as the GRE, are not acceptable substitutes.
4. Submit two letters of reference to the CGC office. These may
be from faculty members where undergraduate work was done
and/or from associates in business or military service.
References should be able to evaluate applicant’s potential for
graduate work in business.
5. Submit a resume detailing previous work experience.
6. Submit two brief essays that answer the following questions:
a. How have your education, knowledge, experience and skills
prepared you for graduate business education, and how
will these help you contribute to the program’s educational
community?
b. What do you hope to gain from your graduate education, both
during the process and in the future?

7. Submit an official TOEFL score if the applicant’s native language is
not English. The minimum score is 550 paper-based, 213 computerbased or 79 internet-based.
8. The MBA Committee and/or the MBA Director may request an
interview with the applicant.
Admission Denied: During the admission process, the applicant’s
records will be reviewed and results communicated in writing.
If the application is denied, an applicant may petition the MBA
Committee through the MBA Director for reconsideration, citing
any extenuating or mitigating circumstances.

Program Requirements:
Students are required to complete 48 hours of graduate study,
including fourteen required courses and two elective courses. A
maximum of two courses (6 hours) may be transferred in from an
approved MBA program at another institution.
Students are expected to complete all degree requirements within a
six-year period from the time of registration in their first graduate
course at The Citadel.
Required courses: BADM 701, BADM 704, BADM 707, BADM
710, BADM 725, BADM 728, BADM 731, BADM 734, and
BADM 737 are required before taking the capstone course, BADM
740. Students must successfully complete these courses with a
GPR of 3.0 or better before taking BADM 740 or elective courses,
with the exception that a student who has successfully completed
all of the courses except one may take that last required course
simultaneously with one advanced or one elective course. Any
prerequisites for advanced or elective courses must be met.
Course load: It is strongly recommended that students take no
more than six hours per semester. Permission is no longer required
to take more than six hours unless the student has provisional
status. Students with provisional status must secure permission
from the MBA Director to take more than three hours in a
semester.

Course of Study:
BADM 701 Foundations of Accounting, 3 credit hours
BADM 704 Foundations of Economics, 3 credit hours
BADM 707 Foundations of Marketing and International Business, 3
credit hours
BADM 710 Quantitative Methods, 3 credit hours
BADM 713 Communication for Leadership, 3 credit hours
BADM 716 Legal and Ethical Environment For Decision Makers, 3
credit hours
BADM 719 Information Technology Management, 3 credit hours
BADM 722 Leadership in Organizations, 3 credit hours
BADM 725 Foundations of Finance, 3 credit hours
BADM 728 Accounting for Executives, 3 credit hours
BADM 731 Foundations of Management and Operations, 3 credit hours
BADM 734 Financial Problems, 3 credit hours
BADM 737 Strategic Marketing, 3 credit hours
BADM 740 Global Business Strategy, 3 credit hours
Two Electives, 6 credit hours
Total Courses: 48 credit hours
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�Curriculum Exemption Requirements:
Some students may be able to exempt BADM 701, BADM 704,
BADM 707, BADM 710, BADM 725, or BADM 731 based upon
prior appropriate undergraduate or graduate course work in which
the applicant has made a grade of “B” or better. Exempted courses
do not require replacement with other courses. The MBA Director
will determine how much credit an MBA applicant qualifies for,
and the letter of acceptance will list any courses in which the
applicant may exempt.
All courses being considered must have been completed within
the last ten years.
Course

Exemption

BADM 701 - Foundations
of Accounting
(3 Cr Hrs)

Undergraduate courses in both
Financial and Managerial Accounting with grades of B or better, all within the last ten years.

BADM 704 - Foundations
of Economics
(3 Cr Hrs)

Undergraduate principle courses
in both Microeconomics and
Macroeconomics, plus at least
one other advanced economics
course beyond the two principle
courses, with grades of B or better, all within the last ten years.

BADM 707 - Foundations
of Marketing and International Business
(3 Cr Hrs)

Undergraduate courses in both
Marketing and International
Business with grades of B or better all within the last ten years.

BADM 710 - Quantitative
Methods
(3 Cr Hrs)

Undergraduate courses in Statistics, Quantitative Methods, and
Business Research with grades
of B or better, all within the last
ten years.

BADM 725 - Foundations
of Finance
(3 Cr Hrs)

Undergraduate course in Principles of Finance plus one additional advanced finance course
beyond the principle course,
both with a grade of B or better
within the last ten years.

BADM 731 - Foundations
of Management and
Operations
(3 Cr Hrs)

Undergraduate courses in
Principles of Management,
Operations Management, and
Statistics/Quantitative Methods
with grades of B or better, all
three within the last ten years.

Transfer Credit: A maximum of six credit hours for graduate
courses from an accredited institution (including consortia and
AACSB International-accredited institutions) may be approved
for transfer (except BADM-740), provided: (1) those courses are
determined to be equivalent to one of the advanced or elective
courses at The Citadel, (2) grades of “B” or better were received in
the courses being considered, and (3) credit was earned within the
five years prior to admission into The Citadel MBA program.

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Grading: All students are subject to the Academic Standards section
under Policy Information of The Citadel Graduate College catalog
which can be found on page 14.
Requirements for Graduation: The degree of Master of Business
Administration may be conferred upon those students who
successfully complete the 48 hours of graduate coursework as
specified above with a grade-point ratio (GPR) of 3.0 or better on
hours earned at The Citadel. Completion of more than 48 credit
hours of advanced graduate coursework will only be allowed (for
exceptional circumstances) with approval of the Director of the
MBA program. Additional hours may not be used to increase GPR
to the 3.0 required for graduation.
Business School Website: Find more information on the MBA
program by visiting the school’s website at www.citadel.edu/csba.

Related Programs:
Certificate: Health Care Administration
Students earn an MBA from The Citadel and a Certificate in
Health Care Administration from MUSC. For more information
regarding this program, please email Ann Brown at brownah@
musc.edu.
Dual Degree Programs:
PharmD/MBA Program - Students earn a PharmD from MUSC
and an MBA from The Citadel. For more information regarding
this program, please visit http://www.sccp.sc.edu/students/
pharmd_mba.aspx.
MD/MBA Program - Students earn an MD from MUSC and
an MBA from The Citadel. For more information regarding this
program, please contact The Citadel’s MBA office by email at
mbadirector@citadel.edu.

Required Courses:
BADM-701—Foundations of Accounting
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of
the basic tools and concepts used in financial accounting. It
emphasizes identifying and interpreting relevant accounting
information for decision-making by external users. The focus is on
the four financial statements: the income statement, the statement
of changes in equity, the balance sheet, and the statement of cash
flows. Prerequisite: None.

BADM-704—Foundations of Economics
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to microeconomics (the study of
individual economic units, including product markets, individual
consumers, and firms) and macroeconomics (the study of broad
economic aggregates such as gross domestic product).
Prerequisite: None.

�BADM-707—Foundations of Marketing and International
Business

Prerequisite: None.

Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the world of international
business including the nature and fundamental concepts of
international business, its environment, opportunities in the global
marketplace as well as theoretical and applied examples. In addition,
the course illustrates how concepts from international business are
utilized in the marketing of products and services for the individual
firm.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-725—Foundations of Finance

BADM-710—Quantitative Methods

BADM-728—Accounting for Executives

Three Credit Hours
This introductory course in finance provides students with the
financial management tools necessary to analyze complex business
financial problems, and offer reasoned alternative solutions.
The course builds on principles presented in basic financial and
managerial accounting courses, and introduces the student to new
financial principles.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Accounting (BADM 701).

Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of
analytical tools and concepts used in making optimal decisions in
the pursuit of organizational goals including cost efficiency, service
delivery, and profit. Analytical concepts include probability theory,
statistics, regression analysis, forecasting, and utility theory. In
addition to the theory covered above, the students will also work
on projects employing techniques, particularly regression and
forecasting.
Prerequisite: None.

Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with a knowledge of
the basic tools and concepts used in managerial accounting and
to provide an opportunity for students to employ their knowledge
of financial and managerial accounting through case studies and
projects. It emphasizes identifying and interpreting relevant
accounting information for decision-making by internal and
external users. The focus is on the use of accounting information
for decision-making, including behavioral and ethical aspects.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Accounting (BADM 701).

BADM-713—Communication for Leadership

BADM-731—Foundations of Management and Operations

Three Credit Hours
This course provides insight on the role of organizations as
communication systems in which effective writing and speaking are
crucial. Emphasis is on developing awareness of verbal and written
styles, interpersonal skills, and creating a repertoire of writing and
speaking strategies.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-716—Legal and Ethical Environment for Decision
Makers
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the framework of law and ethics within
which businesses operate and provides the student with a broad
understanding of common law (contract, tort, and property) as well
as a statutory, administrative, and Constitutional law.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-719—Information Technology Management
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the student to the vocabulary of
Management Information Systems (MIS) and explores how
organizations are using information technology for a competitive
advantage and redefining the way in which they interact with their
stakeholders.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-722—Leadership in Organizations
Three Credit Hours
This course is a seminar that focuses on the understanding and
application of organizational theory and leadership principles.
In addition, the course will include components on developing
individual leadership skills and different theories of organizations.
The applications component of the course will include a variety
of approaches such as cases, films, guest speakers, individual selfassessment, role play, team building exercises, and a leadership
portfolio.

Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the classical management
functions: planning, organizing, leading, and the exercise of
control. It provides an overview of management theory and
practice, with application to the role of operations in service
and manufacturing organizations. Students explore the role
of operations in building the competitive strength of the firm
and in fulfilling the firm’s goals of creating value and delivering
customer satisfaction. The course integrates classical and modern
management concepts with an array of real-world cases, including
a survey of the concepts and techniques involved in designing and
managing operations.
Prerequisite: Quantitative Methods (BADM 710).

BADM-734—Financial Problems
Three Credit Hours
This course provides students with a venue for applying the
concepts and techniques from the Foundations of Finance
course to complex business problems. The course content will be
delivered primarily using the case method of analysis. Emphasis
will be on teamwork and group analysis of directed and nondirected business finance cases. Students will be responsible for
identifying relevant financial issues, offering alternative solutions,
and making, justifying and critiquing recommended courses of
action. A portion of the course will be devoted to analyzing cases
with a significant international component. The course may also
utilize simulation as part of the course content.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Accounting (BADM 701),
Quantitative Methods (BADM 710), Foundations of Finance
(BADM 725), and Accounting for Executives (BADM 728).

BADM-737—Strategic Marketing
Three Credit Hours
This course examines how organizations gain and maintain a
competitive advantage in a dynamic era. The course emphasizes
the analysis of marketing decisions involving product, price,
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�promotion, and distribution variables. Global opportunities are
investigated.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Accounting (BADM 701),
Foundations of Economics (BADM 704), Foundations of
Marketing and International Business (BADM 707), and
Accounting for Executives (BADM 728).

BADM-740—Global Business Strategy
Three Credit Hours
This comprehensive and integrative MBA capstone course pulls
together the concepts, tools, and approaches taught in all the
required courses. Through cases which place students in diverse
managerial situations, the course emphasizes the application,
execution and resolution of multi-dimensional problems. The
course emphasizes the strategic management of the business unit
and the development of a paradigm for strategic analysis, as well
as matching internal processes with the implementation of diverse
objectives. The focus is on corporate strategy and the role of
leadership in improving performance.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Accounting (BADM 701),
Foundations of Economics (BADM 704), Foundations of
Marketing and International Business (BADM 707), Quantitative
Methods (BADM 710), Foundations of Finance (BADM 725),
Accounting for Executives (BADM 728), Foundations of
Management and Operations (BADM 731), Financial Problems
(BADM 734), and Strategic Marketing (BADM 737).

Elective Courses:
BADM-750—Seminar in Business Administration
Three Credit Hours
This course may be elected by students desiring to perform
advanced study and/or research in a particular area. Special topics
covered within the seminar, as well as required prerequisites, are at
the discretion of the instructor.
Prerequisites: None.

BADM-751—Seminar in Accounting
Prerequisites: Foundations of Accounting (BADM-701) and
Accounting for Executives (BADM-728)
BADM-752—Seminar in Economics
Prerequisite: Foundations of Economics (BADM-704)
BADM-753—Seminar in Finance
Prerequisites: Foundations of Finance (BADM-725) and
Financial Problems (BADM-734)
BADM-754—Seminar in Management
BADM-755—Seminar in Marketing
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing and International
Business (BADM-707)
BADM-762—Negotiation Strategies
Three Credit Hours
Negotiation, the art and science of creating agreements between
two or more parties, introduces students to the effective use of
power, persuasion, influence, and control in modern organizations.
In this course students first apply theories developed as guides
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to improving negotiating strategies (the science) and, second,
develop and sharpen negotiating skills through realistic cases
(the application) with an emphasis on preparation, bidding, and
distributive and integrative bargaining techniques.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-764—Entrepreneurship
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed for students interested in creating a
business venture, acquiring an existing business, working in
industries that serve the entrepreneur, or who wish to become
familiar with the concepts, issues, and techniques of new
venture creation and entrepreneurship. Tools to be developed
include recognition of a venture opportunity, acquisition of
information on resources needed for venture creation and survival,
development of competitive marketing strategies, and international
opportunities.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-766—Human Resource Development
Three Credit Hours
Human Resource Development (HRD) as a field involves the
learning, development and behavior of humans in social systems.
These systems include but are not limited to, workforce, education,
and family. Research from Management Science, Education,
Psychology, and Sociology strengthen HRD theory and practice.
The purpose of this course is to explore the integration of the
individual into work organizations by examining work issues in
learning, training, leadership, and psychosocial development.
A primary focus of this course is on applied performance
management informed by human sciences research as a tool that
can be applied to productivity.
Prerequisites: None.

BADM-768—Human Resource Management
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide managers with an understanding
of the processes of adding strategic human capital to the
organization. The course examines the design of work, personnel
recruitment and selection, employee compensation and benefits,
employee relations and personnel policies, and labor issues. The
course is applied management science designed for managers.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-770—Internet Resources for Managers Online
Three Credit Hours
This online course introduces MBA students to the resources
available through the WWW that support all functional areas
of business. In this course you will find, analyze, and report
on resources for management, strategy, accounting, finance,
marketing, information resources, communication, international
business, and others. Although not a web site development course,
as part of the course, you will learn to create basic web pages that
contains tables, graphics, background images, and hyper links.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-772—International Management
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding
of the issues facing international managers and the environment
of the Global Market Place. Some of the challenges include:

�accommodating different currencies, dealing with a multiplicity of
governments, operating effectively in diverse legal environments,
being sensitive to and avoiding problems that may arise from
cultural differences among people, and the formulation of effective
strategies in the complex global environment.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing and International
Business (BADM 707).

BADM-774—International Business
Three Credit Hours
In this course students study the trend toward internationalization,
explore the terminology used in international business, and,
via case studies and examples, demonstrate the problems and
advantages of the internationalization process.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing and International Business
(BADM 707)

BADM-776—International Marketing
Three Credit Hours
This course examines detailed analysis of theories, issues, and
decisions facing the global marketing manager. Emphasis is on
small and large firms, innovative applications, workshops, and
original research projects.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Marketing and International
Business (BADM 707) and Strategic Marketing (BADM 737).

BADM-778—Investments
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the practical aspects of investment analysis
germane to evolution of market securities and derivative
instruments evaluation, portfolio analysis and performance
evaluation, sources of printed and Internet investment
information, and the formulation of investment policies and
strategies.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Economics (BADM 704).

BADM-780—Research Methods
Three Credit Hours
This course provides students with the requisite knowledge
and skills necessary for carrying out the research process from
research design to the analysis and presentation of results. Many
quantitative techniques may be applied in the data analysis,
including (but not limited to) parametric and nonparametric
statistical techniques, estimation, and statistical inference.
Prerequisite: Quantitative Methods (BADM 710).

BADM-782—Advanced Topics in Information Technology
Three Credit Hours
The topics covered in this course may include expert systems,
decision theory, decision support systems, artificial intelligence,
telecommunications, and/or other contemporary issues in
information technology.
Prerequisite: Information Technology Management (BADM 719).

economy. Techniques include smoothing, time series analysis, and
regression analysis.
Prerequisites Foundations of Economics (BADM 704) and
Quantitative Methods (BADM 710).

BADM-786—Contemporary Accounting and Advanced
Problems
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the current issues in the field of accounting.
Particular issues covered in any given semester will be selected by
the course professor and announced at the time of registration.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Accounting (BADM 701) and
Accounting for Executives (BADM 728).

BADM-788—Consumer Behavior
Three Credit Hours
This course consists of the study of domestic and international
models of consumer behavior, including key variables from
the behavioral sciences. Course content includes research
methodologies, case studies, applications to decision-making, and
an original student research project.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Marketing and International
Business (BADM 707) and Strategic Marketing (BADM 737)

BADM-790—Production/Operations Strategies for
Manufacturing and Service Industries
Three Credit Hours
This course builds upon previous course work to provide a basis for
development of a coherent operations strategy to support the firm’s
competitive strategy. Using case studies, course content is based
upon the programs that have proved successful in global firms and
covers process choice, product development, order coordination
inside and outside the firm, and methodologies for developing
technology and operations strategies.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Accounting (BADM 701),
Foundations of Economics (BADM 704), Quantitative Methods
(BADM 710), Accounting for Executives (BADM 728), and
Foundations of Management and Operations (BADM 731).

BADM-792—Financial Institutions
Three Credit Hours
This course analyzes financial markets and institutions,
emphasizing the role, structure, and activities of financial
intermediaries. The dynamic pattern of financial flows is analyzed
by flow-of-funds analysis. The decision processes and market
impact of both the suppliers of credit and the users of these funds
are examined. The nature of economic and regulatory policy and
its impact on markets and institutions are emphasized throughout.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Accounting (BADM 701),
Quantitative Methods (BADM 710), Foundations of Finance
(BADM 725), Accounting for Executives (BADM 728) and
Financial Problems (BADM 734).

BADM-784—Business and Economic Forecasting
Three Credit Hours
This course addresses the important function of strategic planning.
Planning requires accurate forecasts of future sales, capacity, market
size, prices, and a myriad of other variables that determine the
long-run profitability of the firm. This course will help the student
understand and create forecasts for the firm, industry and the
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�BADM-795—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
This is an advanced course that may be taken by graduate students
desiring to engage in a research/scholarly project of mutual interest
to the student and the faculty member who directs the study. The
course is intended to be rigorous. The course structure, evaluation
process, and expected outcomes should be clearly delineated by the
instructor in advance.
Prerequisite: Advanced graduate standing and permission of the
instructor, the MBA Program Director, and the Dean of The
School of Business.

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�School of Education
MAT:
Biology
English
Mathematics
Social Studies
Physical Education
MEd:
Educational Leadership Elementary or
Secondary School
Administration and
Supervision
Counselor Education Elementary or
Secondary and Student
Affairs &amp; College
Counseling
Literacy Education
EdS:
Educational Leadership School Superintendent

The

Citadel
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�SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Graduate Programs
The purpose of the Graduate Programs of the School of Education
is to serve the people of the Lowcountry, the state of South
Carolina and the Southeast by providing high quality programs
in the areas of professional education and school counseling. The
School offers programs to prepare secondary school teachers,
school counselors, reading teachers and consultants, and
educational administrators.
The Citadel has been involved in the preparation of teachers
since the creation of the School of Education and Psychology in
1929. In 1954 the School of Education was approved as a separate
department. Master’s degree programs for teachers and Master’s
degree programs for prospective counselors were authorized
in 1968. Master’s degree programs for school administrators
were authorized in 1970. The Educational Specialist degree
in educational administration was approved in 1975 and the
Educational Specialist degree in school psychology was approved
in 1980.
Prior to 1974 the South Carolina State Department of Education
approved The Citadel’s educational preparation programs. In 1974
all professional education programs offered by the College were
initially accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education (NCATE). Both state-approved program status
and national accreditation have been continuous since they were
initially granted. The most recent SCDE, Commission on Higher
Education (CHE), and NCATE program reviews, conducted in
the spring of 2000, resulted in continuing program accreditation
approval. The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and
Related Educational Programs (CACREP) granted accreditation
in July 2005 to the School Counseling Programs which offers a
Master of Education in Counselor Education.

Statement of Philosophy
The philosophy of the School of Education at The Citadel is based
on five fundamental propositions. These propositions serve to
orient the mission and conceptual base of the School, guide the
actions and value system of the faculty, shape the curricula of the
various programs, and provide to its faculty their sense of purpose
and meaning for teaching, scholarship, and professional service.
These five propositions are:
1. The faculty is committed to promoting education for
all individuals to the fullest extent possible. With the
implementation of appropriate teaching and assessment
strategies, a fundamental guiding belief is that all students,
though having unique learning styles and experiences, are
capable of learning.
2. It is the educator’s responsibility, with the aid of appropriate
resources and support, to establish a mutually respectful
environment where effective learning occurs for all students.
3. Education is a systematic effort to facilitate the knowledge,
skills, attitudes, and values necessary for the student to
function in a diverse society.
4. The faculty is committed to upholding the highest
professional standards in all situations in which they model
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5.

these standards to students through their teaching, research,
and service endeavors.
The faculty is committed to an open interchange of ideas
wherein the perspectives of all are valued.

The School’s Conceptual Model
The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit prepares principled
educational leaders to be knowledgeable, reflective, and ethical
professionals. Candidates completing our programs are committed
to ensuring that all students succeed in a learner-centered
environment.
Rationale:
• Now more than ever, our society is in need of principled
educational professionals capable of and committed to
ensuring that all children learn.
• Now more than ever, the quality of education available to our
children and youth will make the difference between those
who prosper in the new economy and those left behind.
• Now more than ever, it is time to accelerate our
transformation of an educational system that is no longer
relevant for the modern, global economy.
In today’s world we must educate all children and at
unprecedented high levels. As noted by Ted Hershberg and his
colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, “the evidence makes
clear that the current structure of public education designed for a
different purpose and different century cannot help all students
become effective citizens or productive workers in the new
economy.’
The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit is committed to the
simultaneous transformation of the preparation of educational
leaders and of the places where they work. Specifically, The
Citadel’s Professional Education Unit seeks to develop principled
educational leaders who:
• have mastered their subject matter and are skilled in using it
to foster student learning;
• know the self who educates (Parker J. Palmer) and integrate
this self knowledge with content knowledge, knowledge of
students, and in the context of becoming professional change
agents committed to using this knowledge and skill to ensure
that all students succeed in a learner-centered environment;
and
• exemplify the highest ethical standards by modeling respect
for all human beings and valuing diversity as an essential
component of an effective learner-centered environment.
The Citadel’s Professional Educational Unit is on the march,
transforming itself into a Center of Excellence for the preparation
of principled educational leaders. Through our initial program for
teacher candidates for P-12 schools and our advanced programs for
professional educators in P-12 schools, The Citadel’s Professional
Educational Unit transforms cadets and graduate students into
principled educational leaders capable of and committed to
transforming our schools into learning communities where all
children and youth succeed.
The Citadel’s Professional Educational Unit has identified 17
performance indicators for candidates to demonstrate that they are
principled educational leaders who are knowledgeable, reflective,

�and ethical professionals:
Knowledgeable Principled Educational Leaders...
1. know in-depth subject matter of their field of professional
study and practice;
2. demonstrate and apply an understanding of developmental
and learning theories;
3. model instructional and/or leadership theories of best
practice;
4. utilize the knowledge gained from professional study to
develop and implement an educational program that is varied,
creative, and nurturing;
5. integrate the use of technology; and
6. demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning.
Reflective Principled Educational Leaders...
1. develop and describe their philosophy of education and reflect
upon its impact in the teaching and learning environment;
2. develop and manage meaningful educational experiences
that address the needs of all learners with respect for their
individual and cultural characteristics;
3. construct, foster, and maintain a learner-centered environment
in which all learners contribute and are actively engaged;
4. apply their understanding of both context and research to
plan, structure, facilitate, and monitor effective teaching and
learning in the context of continual assessment; and
5. research their practice by reflectively and critically asking
questions and seeking answers.
Ethical Principled Educational Leaders...
1. apply reflective practices;
2. demonstrate commitment to a safe, supportive learning
environment;
3. demonstrate high values and a caring, fair, honest, responsible
and respectful attitude;
4. establish rapport with students, families, colleagues, and
community;
5. value diversity and exhibit sensitivity to and respect for
cultures; and
6. exhibit prompt regular attendance, wear professional attire,
and communicate in standard English.

ate College. Beginning in September, 2006 the Professional
Education Board meets monthly during each academic year.

The School’s Web Site
The School of Education has a diverse faculty with a wide array of
teaching and research interests. Additional information on these
interests, as well as other departmental highlights, initiatives and
activities, can be viewed on the School of Education’s web site:
www.citadel.edu/education.

Admission Test Policy
The minimum acceptable score for admission for all degree programs is a score of 396 on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)* or 900
(combined score on verbal and quantitative sections) on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Students who score between 380
and 395 on the MAT or between 750 and 899 on the GRE may
apply for provisional status. A student with provisional status who
completes 6 semester hours and maintains a 3.50 GPA may be classified as regular degree-seeking status (see respective programs for
additional requirements). Regular admission status is granted only
upon completion of all admission requirements, documentation,
and respective program requirements. * Students who have taken the
MAT prior to October 2004, the minimum score accepted is 40, or a score
of 30-39 to apply for provisional status. Note: Provisional students
must comply with CGC admission requirements. Students who
do not complete admission requirements during the provisional
period will be restricted from additional registrations beyond the 6
hour provisional status. Students who score 379 or below on the
MAT or 749 or below on the GRE will not be admitted. Admission
tests must be current within five (5) years of application and official
score sent directly to the CGC at the request of the student.

The Professional Education Board
To facilitate the college-wide mission of preparing principled
leaders for professional education, The Citadel established the
Professional Education Board (PEB). The Citadel PEB’s primary focus is to foster academic environments that promote the
development of principled leaders for the education profession
and to facilitate the continuing improvement of professional
education programs across the college. In pursuing these goals,
the PEB will concentrate on communication, assessment, and
governance issues. The Citadel’s Dean of the School of Education chairs the Board, which is comprised of representatives
from all of The Citadel’s professional education constituencies,
including faculty, staff, students, and our P-12 colleagues. PEB
members are appointed by the Dean of the School of Education
in collaboration with the Deans of Humanities and Social Science, of Science and Mathematics, and of The Citadel Gradu35

�Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Biology (9-12), English Language Arts (9-12),
Mathematics (9-12), Social Studies (9-12),
and Physical Education (K-12)
School of Education: 843-953-5097
Education Advisors:
Dr. Stephenie Hewett, stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Renee Jefferson, renee.jefferson@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathryn Richardson Jones,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Dr. Tammy Graham, tammy.graham@citadel.edu
Content Area Advisors:
Biology, Dr. Joel Gramling, joel.gramling@citadel.edu
English, Dr. James M. Hutchisson,
hutchissonj@citadel.edu
Mathematics, Dr. Stephen Comer,
steve.comer@citadel.edu
Physical Education, Dr. Josey Templeton,
josey.templeton@citadel.edu
Social Studies, Dr. Michael Barrett,
Michael.Barrett @citadel.edu

Mission Statement:
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is designed for
students seeking initial teacher certification in the fields of Biology,
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Physical Education, or Social
Studies. The program shares the philosophy and conceptual
base of the School of Education: Leadership for learner-centered
education. Students will study learner-centered education in their
courses and make its principles a part of their own philosophy. In
addition, students must demonstrate an understanding of essential
knowledge and its application to the classroom through field
experiences and a professional internship. Some of those areas of
knowledge include human development, education foundations
and research, as well as an understanding of the academic content
the student proposes to teach.

Admission Requirements:
1.
2.
3.

4.

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Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall, Room 101.
An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all other
undergraduate or graduate work directly from each accredited
college and university
Successfully complete either the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). GRE minimum
acceptable score is a verbal and quantitative combination
of 900. MAT minimum is a raw score of 396.*
Applicants are expected to have a cumulative undergraduate
GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants with less than a 2.5
undergraduate GPR may appeal to The Admission, Retention,
and Certification Committee. The Committee’s

5.

recommendation regarding this appeal will be forwarded to
the Dean of the School of Education for final action.
Students are expected to attend a MAT orientation session
prior to their formal admission to the program.

*Students who score between 750-899 on the GRE or 380-395
on the MAT may apply for provisional status. Under provisional
status, students may enroll for only one semester of 6 hours. If
the student maintains a 3.50 GPA under provisional status, they
may be considered for degree seeking status the following semester
provided all other requirements are met. Students who score 379
or below on the MAT or 749 or below on the GRE will not be
admitted. Admission test must be current within five (5) years of
application.

Program Requirements:
The program assumes a substantial undergraduate preparation
in the proposed certification area. It is the responsibility of the
student, and a requirement of the degree program to submit
official transcripts of previous academic work to the program
advisor via The CGC office. Through a dual advisement system
that includes content and education faculty, transcripts will be
evaluated and a program of study will be developed for each
student. Additional undergraduate course work may be required.
The program of study will include work in professional education
and a content field. At the outset, it should be recognized that programs
of study are highly individualized based on the prior preparation of the
teacher candidate and hours for completion vary among students.
In addition to the regular admission requirements of The Citadel
Graduate College, each MAT student must complete and pass the
Praxis II Examination in the content field in which the student
seeks certification. A passing score, using South Carolina
standards (www.ets.org/praxis/prxsc.html), must be achieved
prior to placement in the Professional Internship. Prior to the
internship in teaching, the teacher candidate must:
- Apply for the internship no later than May 1 for the subsequent
spring internship semester and no later than October 1 for the
subsequent fall internship semester.
- Complete the teacher certification application with state-required
fees, social security card copy, and fingerprints for FBI/SLED
background check.
- Successfully complete the PRAXIS II Content Specialty Exam.
- Be cleared by the South Carolina State Department of Education.
- Successfully complete all required field experiences - a minimum
of 100 hours prior to the student teaching internship.
- Successfully complete 60 full days during the student teaching
internship.
- Negative TB test.
- MAT interns must successfully pass Red Cross Blood Borne
Pathogens training prior to internship.
-Proof of current American Red Cross certification in First Aid
and CPR must be submitted prior to the internship.
Completion of the approved program will qualify the student
for a South Carolina teaching certificate/license in their chosen
discipline and appropriate grade level(s).
Please note: Effective September 1, 2005, Secondary Teaching

�Certificates issued by South Carolina State Department of
Education will cover grades 9-12 and Middle Grades Teaching
Certificates will cover grades 5-8. Additionally, effective July 1,
2006, the PRAXIS- Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT)
pedagogy exam will be required prior to the issuance of an
initial certificate.

To complete the program and be eligible for certification, in
addition to education courses, students must have taken all of
the content area courses below. Further, it is the responsibility
of the teacher candidate to make sure that they have credit for
prerequisites for each required course. In the event that all of the
following have been taken prior to matriculation into this program,
additional graduate work in the content field will be required.

Required Program:
Prerequisite: PSYC 500 - Human Growth and Development (or
verifiable undergraduate preparation in psychology).
1. Core Requirements
The following courses MUST be taken prior to any other
professional education courses. Courses in the content field may
be taken prior to or concurrent with this required core.
EDUC 500 - Foundations of American Education
or
EDUC 522 - Critical Educational Issues in a Multicultural Society
(if student has prior Education coursework)
EDUC 512 - Data Collection and Analysis
EDUC 514 - The Exceptional Child in the School
EDUC 536- Educational Psychology
2. Professional Requirements
The professional requirement courses should be taken after the
Core Education Courses have been completed. Content courses
may be taken prior to or in conjunction with all of these courses
except the Professional Internship. The student must recognize
that the Professional Internship requires that a minimum of 60
full days be spent in the school. During the Internship, it will not
be possible for the student to take any additional courses or be
employed.
EDUC 501- Methods and Materials of Middle and High School
Teaching *
EDUC 592- Teaching Reading in Middle and High School Content Areas*
EDUC 520 - Professional Internship
*Not required for Physical Education students. Alternate
requirements are listed under required content area courses.
3. Content Field
For Biology and Social Studies, 9 graduate hours in a content
field is a minimum. For candidates in English, a minimum of
12 graduate hours is required. For Mathematics and Physical
Education programs, courses required at the graduate level are
noted below. Transcripts will be evaluated against the following list
of required courses in the possible certification areas of the MAT
program. Guidelines from the South Carolina State Department
of Education, NASPE, NCSS, NCTE, NCTM, NMSA, and NSTA
are used to determine courses for each program which students
have taken in either graduate or undergraduate levels. Each
student is assigned an advisor from the School of Education and
from the respective content area that he or she has chosen. Both
advisors examine transcripts and develop a program of study for the
students.

Master of Arts in Teaching- Biology
Note: At least 3 of the course requirements listed below must be successfully
completed on the graduate level
Anthropology - 1 course
ANTH 201 or ANTH 202 or ANTH 501
Biology Survey - 2 courses
BIOL 101 with BIOL 111 and BIOL 102 with BIOL 112
or BIOL 130 with BIOL 131 and BIOL 140 and BIOL 141
Cell Biology with lab- 1 course
BIOL 205 or BIOL 612
Chemistry with lab- 2 courses
CHEM 103 with CHEM 113 and CHEM 104 with CHEM 114
or CHEM 151 with CHEM 161 and CHEM 152 with CHEM 162
Ecology with lab- 1 course
BIOL 406 or BIOL 506
Evolution - 1 course
BIOL 208 or BIOL 601
Genetics with lab- 1 course
BIOL 308 or BIOL 508
Geology with lab- 1 course for High School Certification
2 courses recommended for Middle School Certification
GEOL 201 and 211, GEOL 202 and 212
Anatomy/Physiology with lab - 1 course
BIOL 403 or BIOL 414 or BIOL 502
or BIOL 317 with 327
or BIOL 318 with BIOL 328
Introduction to Physics with lab - 1 course is required, 2 are
recommended
PHYS 203 and PHYS 253 or PHYS 204 and PHYS 254
or PHYS 221 and PHYS 271 or PHYS 222 and PHYS 272
Microbiology with lab- 1 course
BIOL 310 or BIOL 607
Biology Methods- select 1 from the following
BIOL 605- Laboratory Methods in Biology
BIOL 606- Field Methods in Biology
BIOL 609- Seminar in Environmental Science
Biology Elective - 1 course

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�Master of Arts in Teaching - English
Note: ENGL 595 and three of the other courses listed below must be
completed successfully on the graduate level. Each candidate’s content
area program of studies is based on an analysis of his or her undergraduate
transcript in relation to NCTE standards.
For MAT English majors, participation in community arts and
humanities functions and documentation of integration of the
arts into lesson plans created for use in K-12 settings (EDUC 501,
592, 595, and 520) are mandatory.
British Authors - 2 courses
ENGL 201 and 202 or ENGL 203 and 204
American Literature- 1 course
ENGL 215
Public Speaking- 1 course
ENGL 205 or ENGL 206
World Literature -2 courses
ENGL 218/520 and ENGL 219/521
Film Studies- 1 course
ENGL 209/560
African American Literature
ENGL 349/535
Adolescent Literature- 1 course
ENGL 370/552
Literary Criticism- 1 course
ENGL 407/555
Advanced Composition- 1 course
ENGL 413/565
Modern Grammar- 1 course
ENGL 414/553
History of English Language- 1 course
ENGL 415/554
Methods and Materials for English Language Arts
ENGL 595 (Required for all candidates)

Master of Arts in Teaching - Mathematics
The MAT in Mathematics program assumes a substantial undergraduate preparation in mathematics. Therefore, prior to formal admission
to the MAT Mathematics program, an applicant must have successfully
completed the following courses. Any of these courses not taken prior to
admission to The Citadel are added to the candidate’s minimum of 18
graduate hours in mathematics.
MATH 131
MATH 132
MATH 231
MATH 234
MATH 240
CSCI 110
MATH 412
or MATH 512

Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus I
Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus II
Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus III
Differential Equations
Linear Algebra
Fundamentals of Computing
History of Mathematics

The following required mathematics courses must be taken at The
Citadel:
MATH 542
Probability &amp; Statistics
MATH 550
Mathematical Modeling
MATH 532
Modern Algebra
MATH 521
Modern Geometry
MATH 514
Methods for Middle/Secondary Mathematics
MATH 545
Applications of Discrete Mathematics
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Master of Arts in Teaching - Social Studies
Note: At least 3 of the course requirements listed below must be completed
successfully on the graduate level.
History of World Civilization or Western Civilization -2 courses
HIST 105 and HIST 106
or HIST 103 and HIST 104
Survey of U.S. History- 2 courses
HIST 201 and HIST 202
Introduction to Sociology- 1 course
SOCI 201
Principles of Macroeconomics- 1 course
BADM 201
American National Government- 1 course
PSCI 102 or PSCI 502
Cultural Anthropology- 1 course
ANTH 202 or ANTH
Historiography- 1 course
HIST 594
Urban Politics- 1 course
PSCI 302 or PSCI 509
or PSCI 306 or PSCI 506
or PSCI 307 or PSCI 401
World Geography- 1 course
GEOG 209
or GEOG 511
History of the Non-Western World
HIST 560
Teaching of History and Social Sciences or Instructional
Approaches to Social Sciences- 1 course
HIST 692 or PSCI 505

�Master of Arts in Teaching in Physical
Education
Dr. Josey H. Templeton, 843-953-7952,
josey.templeton@citadel.edu
Dr. Lori H. Williams, 843-953-7954,
lori.williams@citadel.edu
Dr. Tim Bott, 843-953-7954,
tim.bott@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathryn Richardson-Jones, 843-953-3163,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Admission Requirements:
1. Contact the Director of Graduate Studies for the Department
of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science.
2. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
3. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all other
undergraduate or graduate work directly from each accredited
college or university.
4. Applicants are expected to have a cumulative undergraduate
GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants with less than a 2.5
undergraduate GPA may appeal to The Admission,
Retention, and Certification Committee. The Committee’s
recommendation regarding this appeal will be forwarded to
the Dean of the School of Education for final action.
5. Successfully complete either the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and have scores
sent to The Citadel’s CGC office. The test must be current
within five years of application. Minimum acceptable score
for the MAT is 396. The minimal acceptable GRE score is a
combined verbal and quantitative score of 900. Applicants
who score between 380-395 on the MAT or between 750-899
on the GRE may apply for provisional status provided all
other requirements are met. A student with provisional status
who completes 6 graduate semester hours in one semester
and maintains a 3.5 grade point ratio may be classified as a
regular degree-seeking student. Regular admission status is
granted only upon completion of all admission requirements,
documentation, and respective program requirements, and
review by department.
6. Three letters of recommendation must be sent to The CGC
office.
7. A Program of Study completed by the applicant and his/her
program advisor must be submitted to The CGC office.

Program Requirements:
This is a 42 hour graduate program, of which, at least 33 hours
must be completed at the graduate level. A maximum of twelve
(12) hours of graduate courses may be transferred to The Citadel
from other accredited colleges/universities. A maximum of nine (9)
hours of undergraduate courses may be applied to coursework in
the program. These nine hours may be substituted for three of the
following courses: HESS 505, 525, 535, and 561. To qualify, these

undergraduate courses must have been completed within the last
three years with a grade of “B” or better. This program assumes a
substantial undergraduate preparation in the proposed certification
area. It is the responsibility of the student, and a requirement of the
degree program to submit official transcripts of previous academic
work to the program advisor via the CGC office. Through a dual
advisor system that includes content and education faculty, transcripts
will be evaluated and a program of study developed for each student.
This program of study will include work in professional education
and a content field.
In addition to regular admission requirements of the CGC, each
MAT student must complete and successfully pass the PRAXIS
II Examination in the content field in which the student seeks
certification. A passing score, using South Carolina standards, must
be achieved prior to placement in the Professional Internship.
Prior to the internship in teaching, the teacher candidate must:
- Apply for the internship no later than May 1 for the subsequent
spring internship semester and no later than October 1 for the
subsequent fall internship semester.
- Complete the teacher certification application with state-required
fees, social security card copy, and fingerprints for FBI/SLED
background check.
- Successfully complete the PRAXIS II Content Specialty Exam.
- Be cleared by the South Carolina State Department of Education.
- Successfully complete all required field experiences - a minimum
of 75 hours prior to the student teaching internship.
- Successfully complete 60 full days during the student teaching
internship.
- Negative TB test.
- MAT interns must successfully pass Red Cross Blood Borne
Pathogens training prior to internship.
-Proof of current American Red Cross certification in First Aid and
CPR must be submitted prior to the internship.
To graduate and be recommended for certification, teacher candidates
must have successfully completed the PRAXIS II Principles of
Learning and Teaching and all other certification tests for the State of
South Carolina. Completion of the approved program will qualify the
student for a teaching license in physical education, grades K-12.
A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is necessary to complete the
Master of Teaching in Physical Education degree program.

Prerequisites or Co-requisites:
Students must have completed these pre-requisite or co-requisite
courses (undergraduate or graduate) within the last six (6) years with
a grade of “C” or better.
Biology (4) or Chemistry (4) or Physics (4) with laboratory
Health &amp; Wellness (3)
Human Anatomy (3/4) and/or Human Physiology (3/4) or Anatomy/
Physiology (6/8) with laboratory
Adolescent Psychology (3) and
Child Psychology (3)
OR
PSYC-500 Human Growth and Development (3)
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�Course Requirements:
Transcripts will be evaluated against the following list of required
courses in physical education. Guidelines from the National
Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) are used
to determine courses that students take in either graduate or
undergraduate school. The M.A.T. in Physical Education will require
forty-two (42) hours. Each student is assigned an advisor from the
School of Education and from The Department of Health, Exercise,
&amp; Sport Science. Both advisors will examine transcripts and develop
a program of study for each student.
Required Education and Physical Education Courses - 42 hours
EDUC 536
Educational Psychology
EDUC 512
Data Collection &amp; Analysis
HESS 505
Motor Development and Motor Learning*
HESS 525
Scientific Principles of Physical Education and
Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science*
HESS 527
Content and Methods of Teaching Health
Education and Health-Related Aspects of
Physical Fitness
HESS 528
Content and Methods of Teaching Rhythmic
Activities and Movement Education
HESS 533
Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary
School Physical Education
HESS 534
Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in
Sport &amp; Physical Activity
HESS 535
History, Philosophy, and Curriculum of
Physical Education*
HESS 550
Instructional Aspects of Teaching Physical
Education
HESS 551
Content &amp; Methods of Teaching Seondary
Physical Education
HESS 561
Advanced Measurement and Evaluation in
Physical Education*
HESS 620
Professional Internship
The Professional Internship requires that a minimum of sixty (60) full
days be spent in the schools, and during the Professional Internship,
it will not be possible for the teacher candidate to take any additional
courses.
*Undergraduate and graduate transcripts may be evaluated for application
to coursework in the program.
Field Experiences:
Many education courses require field experiences that vary from
course to course and are related to specific course objectives. All
field experiences provide opportunities for Master’s candidates to
develop pedagogical knowledge and skills. At a minimum, teacher
candidates are expected to successfully complete 75 hours of field
experiences prior to the Professional Internship that is an additional
sixty (60) days.

Course Listings and Descriptions:
HESS-505—Motor Development and Motor Learning
Three Credit Hours
Study of appropriate learning theories, and heredity and environmental
factors that influence learning and performance of gross motor
skills.

HESS-525—Scientific Principles of Physical Education, Health,
Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the study of effects of exercise,
physical activity, and work on various physical fitness components, as
well as analysis of the human body in motion, sports objects in motion,
and forces acting upon animate and inanimate objects/bodies.
Prerequisite: A biology, chemistry, or physics course and two human
anatomy and/or physiology courses.

HESS-527—Content &amp; Methods of Teaching School Health
Education &amp; Health-Related Aspects of Physical Fitness
Three Credit Hours
This course teaches content and prepares students in teaching styles,
methodologies, and assessment techniques for health education
curricula in K-12 schools.
Prerequisite: A health and wellness course.

HESS-528—Content &amp; Methods of Teaching Rhythmic
Activities &amp; Movement Education
Three Credit Hours
This course teaches content and prepares students in teaching
methodologies for fundamental rhythmic activities and movement
education in grades K-12, including basic locomotor skills, creative
rhythmic activities, dances (traditional, folk, square, social, line),
and aerobics. Additional emphasis is placed on candidate skill
development in dance and basic gymnastics.
Prerequisite: HESS 550 or permission of the instructor.

HESS-533—Content &amp; Methods of Teaching Elementary School
Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
This course teaches content and theoretical and practical study of
teaching progressively graded programs of activities for elementary
school students, grades K-5.
Prerequisite: HESS 550 or permission of the instructor.

HESS-534—Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in Sport
&amp; Physical Activity
Three Credit Hours
Study of legal, ethical, and practical definitions of involving people
with disabilities in physical activity, physical education, and sport.

HESS-535—History, Philosophy, and Curriculum of Physical
Education
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the historical and philosophical
roots of physical education and examines the degree to which
these influence curricular models and decisions made by K-12
practitioners.

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�HESS-550—Instructional Aspects of Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to discuss theories of instruction in physical
education settings including environmental arrangements, task
presentation, content development, and feedback. Practical
applications of these principles to small peer group settings using
open and closed gross motor skills will be included.

HESS-551—Content and Methods of Teaching Secondary
Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to develop both the pedagogical skills of
teacher candidates as well as content knowledge in teaching team and
individual/dual sports. Emphasis is placed on planning, teaching,
and evaluating physical education lessons designed for large groups
in secondary settings. Additional emphasis is placed on candidate
skill development in team and individual/dual sports.
Prerequisite: HESS 550 or permission of the instructor.

HESS-561—Advanced Measurement and Evaluation in Physical
Education
Three Credit Hours
Analysis and interpretations of data associated with various cognitive,
affective and psychomotor tests commonly used in physical education.
Topics include test administration, test construction, performancebased assessments, rubrics, and physical fitness and skill testing.

HESS-620—Professional Internship in Teaching
Six Credit Hours
A requirement for teacher certification, observation, and teaching
in approved schools under supervision by college professor. Two
placements are required: one in an elementary school setting and
one in a secondary school setting. A field experience component
of a minimum of 60 days is required.
Prerequisites: Please refer to program requirements.

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�Master of Education in Educational
Leadership - Elementary or Secondary
School Administration and Supervision
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. Mary Lou Yeatts, Coordinator, Division of
Educational Leadership, yeattsm1@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathy Brown, kathy.brown@citadel.edu
Dr. Kent Murray, kent.murray@citadel.edu

Mission Statement:
The mission and goals of the Masters of Education in Educational
Leadership, Elementary School Administration and Supervision
and Secondary Administration and Supervision are to teach:
• Knowledge of human and public relations problems in
education
• New curricular developments and trends
• Skills in practical applications of educational research
• Competence in applying principles of human and group
behavior in problem situations.
• Knowledge and competencies in staff personnel
administration
• Different leadership and management styles and a clear
understanding and working knowledge of LearnerCentered Education.

Admission Requirements:
Admission is based on assessment of the following:
1. An application form, along with appropriate nonrefundable application fee, must be returned to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC) Bond Hall, Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university.
3. An overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or a
2.7 ratio for the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate
credit. Applicants with less than a 2.5
undergraduate GPR may appeal to The Admission,
Retention, and Certification Committee. The
Committee’s recommendation regarding this appeal will
be forwarded to the Dean of the School of Education for
final action.
4. Official scores of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)—
minimum score accepted is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 900 or official scores of the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT)—minimum score of 396, taken
within the past five years.* Students who have taken
the MAT prior to October 2004, the minimum score
accepted is 40.
5. A copy of a valid South Carolina elementary or
secondary teaching certificate. Applicants must be in
good standing with the State Board of Education at the
time of acceptance.

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6.

A copy of a South Carolina Professional Certificate
verifying three years teaching experience. At least one
year of teaching at the appropriate level for Advanced
Level certification for which the candidate is applying
must be validated.

R 43-64 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCED LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
(A) Elementary School Principal and Supervisor
(1) Master’s degree
(2) Valid South Carolina Educator’s Professional
Certificate at the elementary level
(3) Minimum qualifying score(s) on the area
examinations required by the State Board of
Education
(4) Verification of three years teaching experience,
including at least one year of teaching in grades
pre-K-8
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved by
the State Board of Education for the training of
elementary principals and supervisors
South Carolina Educator Certification Manual, p. 62 (Revised
August 2008)
R 43-64 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCED LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
(B) Secondary School Principal and Supervisor
(1) Master’s degree
(2) Valid South Carolina Educator’s Professional
Certificate at the secondary level
(3) Minimum qualifying score(s) on the area
examinations required by the State Board of
Education
(4) Verification of three years teaching experience,
including at least one year of teaching in grades
7-12
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved by
the State Board of Education for the training of
secondary principals and supervisors
South Carolina Educator Certification Manual, p. 62 (Revised
August 2008)
Note: Courses taken prior to official admission or courses
taken through other programs do not count toward the School
Administration and Supervision program/degree without written
approval from the School of Education’s Dean.
* The minimum acceptable score is as follows:
1.
M.Ed. - a score of 396 on the MAT or 900 on the GRE
a. Provisional Status - Candidates, who score between
380 and 395, (30-39 if taken prior to October
2004), on the MAT or between 750 and 899 on the
GRE may apply for provisional status. Candidates,
admitted under this provisional status, may enroll for
only one semester of 6 hours and maintain a 3.5 GPA
in order to be classified as a degree seeking or
certification-only candidate after completion of
departmental review.
b. Regular admission is granted upon completion

�of CGC requirements and respective program
requirements.

Admission Requirements for South Carolina
Certification Only:
Applicants who hold a valid SC teaching certificate and a master’s
degree with a minimum 3.5 GPA in a different area of professional
education but wish to add administration certification must
provide the following admission materials:
1.

An application form, along with appropriate nonrefundable application fee, must be returned to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC) Bond Hall, Room 101.
2. An official transcript directly from each accredited college
or university attended - Bachelor’s through Master’s
degree.
3. A copy of valid South Carolina teaching certificate.
4. Official scores of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)—
minimum score accepted is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 900 or official scores of the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT)—minimum score of 396, taken
within the past five years.* Students who have taken the
MAT prior to October 2004, the minimum score
accepted is 40.
5. A copy of a South Carolina Professional Certificate
verifying three years teaching experience. At least one
year of teaching at the appropriate level for Advanced
Level certification for which the candidate is applying
must be validated.
R 43-64 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCED LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
(A) Elementary School Principal and Supervisor
(1) Master’s degree
(2) Valid South Carolina Educator’s Professional
Certificate at the elementary level
(3) Minimum qualifying score(s) on the area
examinations required by the State Board of
Education
(4) Verification of three years teaching experience,
including at least one year of teaching in grades
pre-K-8
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved by
the State Board of Education for the training of
elementary principals and supervisors
South Carolina Educator Certification Manual, p. 62 (Revised
August 2008)
R 43-64 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCED LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
(B) Secondary School Principal and Supervisor
(1) Master’s degree
(2) Valid South Carolina Educator’s Professional
Certificate at the secondary level
(3) Minimum qualifying score(s) on the area
examinations required by the State Board of
Education

(4) Verification of three years teaching experience,
including at least one year of teaching in grades
7-12
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved by
the State Board of Education for the training of
secondary principals and supervisors
South Carolina Educator Certification Manual, p. 62 (Revised
August 2008)
Note: Courses taken prior to official admission or courses
taken through other programs do not count toward the School
Administration and Supervision program/degree without written
approval from the Dean, School of Education.
*The minimum acceptable score is as follows:
1.
Certification-Only - a score of 396 on the MAT or 900
on the GRE
a. Provisional Status - Candidates, who score between
380 and 395, (30-39 if taken prior to October
2004), on the MAT or between 750 and 899 on the
GRE may apply for provisional status. Candidates,
admitted under this provisional status, may enroll for
only one semester of 6 hours and maintain a 3.5 GPA
in order to be classified as a degree seeking or
certification-only after completion of review by the
department.
b. Regular admission is granted upon completion
of CGC requirements and respective program
requirements.

Program Requirements:
A total of 39 semester hours must be completed for the M.Ed. in
Educational Leadership. In addition to completing all courses,
candidates applying for certification as an administrator must:
1. Present a minimum qualifying score on the PRAXIS,
South Carolina’s Supervision and Administration
Examination, prior to enrolling in an internship.
2. Present a Valid South Carolina Teaching Certificate that
posts three years teaching experience including at least
one year of teaching at the certification level requested.
3. Obtain Departmental permission before enrolling in
EDUC 531 - Principles of Elementary or EDUC 532
Principles of Secondary Curriculum Development;
contact Division of Educational Leadership Coordinator
by email.
4. Complete Program Audit.
5. Complete required courses, 33 hours and two internships
(EDUC 661 and EDUC 662 or EDUC 663 and EDUC
664), six hours (9-12 internship hours per week over a sixmonth period) for a total of 39 credit hours. Candidates
for administrative internships must:
(a) Complete 27 credit hours prior to submitting an
internship application for faculty review.
(b) Earn a passing score on the PRAXIS, South
Carolina’s Supervision and Administration
Examination.
(c) Meet with advisor to review request for admission to
an internship
(d) Apply in person to CGC to register for an
internship
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�Applicants for fall administrative internships should file
an application with their advisor no later than August
1 of the preceding semester. Applicants for spring
administrative internships should file an application with
their advisor no later than December 1 of the preceding
semester. Applicants for summer administrative
internships should file an application with their advisor
no later than March 1 of the preceding semester. In
order to register for internships, authorized applications
must be on file in the CGC office, along with the valid
South Carolina state administrator’s examination score.
*Proviso—Candidates filing applications and applying for
administrative internships after the December, March,
and August deadlines cannot be guaranteed enrollment.

M.Ed. Required Program:
Note: Maximum course load is (6) hours.
1. Core requirements—9 semester hours
All core requirements must be completed prior to or concurrently with
registration for any other courses.
EDUC 512 Data Collection and Analysis
EDUC 514 The Exceptional Child in the School
EDUC 522 Critical Educational Issues in a Multicultural
Society
2. Professional Requirements—30 semester hours
EDUC 528 School Administration
EDUC 527 Finance and Business Management
EDUC 601 School Law
EDUC 602 Staff Personnel Administration
EDUC 529 Microcomputers and School Management
EDUC 524 Techniques of School Supervision
*Departmental permission required before enrolling in:
EDUC 531 Principles of Elementary Curriculum
Development or
EDUC 532 Principles of Middle or High Curriculum
Development
EDUC 616 Political Process of Public Education
EDUC 661 Internship in Elementary Administration or
EDUC 663 Internship in Middle or High Administration
EDUC 662 Internship in Elementary Administration or
EDUC 664 Internship in Middle or High Administration

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Certification-Only Required Program:
1. Professional Requirements - 30 semester hours
EDUC 528 School Administration
EDUC 527 Finance and Business Management
EDUC 601 School Law
EDUC 602 Staff Personnel Administration
EDUC 529 Microcomputers and School Management
EDUC 524 Techniques of School Supervision
* Departmental permission required before enrolling in:
EDUC 531 Principles of Elementary Curriculum
Development or
EDUC 532 Principles of Middle or High Curriculum
Development
EDUC 616 Political Prccess of Public Education
EDUC 661 Internship in Elementary Administration or
EDUC 663 Internship in Middle or High Administration
EDUC 662 Internship in Elementary Administration or
EDUC 664 Internship in Middle or High Administration

�Specialist in Educational Leadership School Superintendent
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. Mary Lou Yeatts, Coordinator, Division of
Educational Leadership, yeattsm1@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathy Brown, kathy.brown@citadel.edu
Dr. Kent Murray, kent.murray@citadel.edu

school business administrator
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved
by the State Board of Education for the
training of school superintendents
South Carolina Educator Certification Manual, p. 63 (Revised
August 2008)
Note: Specialist in Educational Leadership courses taken prior
to official program admission will not count toward the degree
without written approval from the School of Education.

Transfer Credit:
The Specialist in Educational Leadership (Ed.S.) Degree is an
advanced graduate degree between the Master’s and Doctoral
degrees. In accordance with South Carolina Certification
Regulations, The Citadel offers an Ed.S. major that prepares
candidates for certification at the superintendent’s level.

Admission Requirements:
Admission to the Specialist in Educational Leadership Program is
based on assessment of the following:
1. A completed graduate application form along with
the appropriate non-refundable application fee to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC) office, Bond Hall
Room 101.
2. All official transcripts directly from each accredited
college or university attended (including a Master’s
Degree or Certification-only in administration) with a
minimum 3.5 grade point average.
3. A South Carolina State Professional Certificate with
school administrator endorsement and two years in an
administrative position equivalent to assistant principal
or higher in education.
4. A South Carolina Professional Teaching certificate that
is valid and three years teaching experience and two
years as a school or district administrator, post secondary
administrator, or school business administrator.
5. Official scores of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
miniumum score accepted is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 900 or official scores of the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT) minimum score of 396, taken
within the past five years.
a. No Provisional Status granted.
b. Regular admission is granted upon completion of
CGC requirements and respective program requirements
including completion of review by the department.
R 43-64 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCE LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
(C) District Superintendent
(1) Master’s degree
(2) Valid South Carolina Professional Certificate at
the elementary, middle or secondary level
(3) Minimum of qualifying score(s) on the area
examination(s) required by the State Board of
Education
(4) Verification of a total of three years experience
as a pre-K-12 or post-secondary teacher and
two years as a school or school district
administrator, post secondary administrator, or

Six credit hours of graduate courses, which are appropriate for the
major in Educational Leadership, may be approved for transfer
from an accredited institution of higher learning. Transfer courses
must be no older than 6 years from the first semester of degree
work taken at The Citadel. All additional courses must be taken at
The Citadel.

Program Requirements:
A total of 33 semester hours must be completed for the Specialist
in Educational Leadership. In addition to the general goals of
the school’s graduate program, the objectives of the Specialist in
Education degree are knowledge of school law, curricular trends,
school building trends, and program budgeting: skill in using
various techniques for goal setting and problem diagnosis in such
areas as instructional programs, staff development, and community
relations; skill in decision-making and in evaluating decisions on
the basis of subsequent information; knowledge of research in
administration, curriculum, human development and staffing;
performance behavior in a job setting; knowledge of the role of
the school in modern America and the multicultural currents
influencing the school; knowledge and skills for performing
in a political setting; and, a clear understanding and working
knowledge of Principled Educational Leaders. A student, who
applies for certification as a school district administrator, must
meet the following:
1. A minimum qualifying score on the state administrator’s
examination prior to entrance into the internship.
2. Three years teaching experience.
3. Program Audit showing completion of 33 credit hours:
a. Required courses, 27 credit hours
b. Two internships, EDUC 632 and EDUC 633, (9-12
internship hours per week over a six-month period), six
credit hours
Candidates for administrative internships must:
(a) Complete 21 credit hours prior to submitting an internship
application for faculty review.
(b) Earn a passing score on the PRAXIS, South Carolina’s
Supervision and Administration Examination.
(c) Meet with advisor to review request for admission to an
internship.
(d) Apply in person to CGC to register for an internship.
Applicants for spring administrative internships should file and
application with their advisor no later than December 1 of the
preceding semester. Applicants for fall administrative internships
should file an application with their advisor no later than August 1
of the preceding semester. Applicants for summer administrative
internships should file an application with their advisor no later
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�than March 1 of the preceding semester. In order to register for
internships, authorized applications must be on file in the CGC
office, along with the valid South Carolina state administrator’s
examination score.
*Proviso—Candidates filing applications and applying for
administrative internships after the December, March, and August
deadlines cannot be guaranteed enrollment.

Required Program:
1.Professional Requirements – 33 semester hours
EDUC 606 Superintendency and School Organization
EDUC 600 Professional Negotiations
EDUC 619 Assessment of School Programs
EDUC 598 Curriculum Project (Prerequisite EDUC 531/532)
EDUC 535 Organizational Theory and Behavior
EDUC 610 Seminar on School Improvement
EDUC 603 School Plant Seminar
EDUC 612 Seminar in School Law (Prerequisite EDUC 601)
EDUC 614 Seminar in Educational Administration
EDUC 632 Internship in Superintendency
EDUC 633 Internship in Superintendency
Total hours = 33 (beyond the master’s degree)
*If EDUC 529, EDUC 531/532 or EDUC 616 were not taken in
a master’s program, the appropriate course must be taken as a
requirement of the Ed. S.

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�Master of Education in Counselor
Education (Elementary or Secondary and
Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling)
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. Cynthia Crawford, 843-953-5326
cynthia.crawford@citadel.edu
Dr. Aaron H. Oberman, 843-953-7123
aaron.oberman@citadel.edu
Dr. George T. Williams, 843-953-2205
Coordinator of Counselor Education Programs
george.williams@citadel.edu
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related
Educational Programs (CACREP) granted accreditation in July
2005, effective until October 31, 2013, to the School Counseling
Programs which offer Master of Education degrees in Counselor
Education.

Mission Statement:
The mission of the Counselor Education Programs at The Citadel
is to prepare elementary and secondary school counselors and
college student affairs specialists to have the knowledge, skills,
and dispositions to be informed leaders, effective and reflective
instructional leaders, and ethical and professional leaders who are
committed to the provision of a school environment focused toward
a learner-centered education.

Program Objectives:
1.

2.

3.

4.
5.

Reflect current knowledge and positions from lay and
professional groups concerning the counseling and
human development needs of a pluralistic society;
Reflect the present and projected needs of a pluralistic
society for which specialized counseling and human
development activities have been developed;
Reflect input from all persons involved in the conduct
of the program, including program faculty, current and
former students, and personnel in cooperating agencies;
Are directly related to program activities; and
Are written so that they can be assessed.

Graduates of the Counselor Education Programs are expected to
possess:
• An understanding of counseling as an intervention that
contributes to the ability of individuals to respond
effectively to developmental issues and tasks;
• An understanding of leadership for learner-centered
education as a conceptual framework;
• An understanding of the counseling process;
• An ability to integrate theory and research into practice;
• A commitment to preventive, developmental approaches
as the keystone of school counselor identity and practice;
• An understanding of how historical, philosophical, and

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political influences have shaped and affected the
development of counseling practice;
Effective oral and written communication skills;
Skills to work in a rapidly changing and diverse society
including differences as gender, age, socioeconomic
status, ethnicity, race, and religion;
Skills required to work effectively with students’ parents,
teachers, school staff, and the community;
An ability to assist clients in responding to stresses
and crises generated by changes in family, personal
relationships, the school, and the community;
Skills needed to effectively use technology;
Leadership qualities in education at the local, state,
regional, and national levels;
A commitment to lifelong personal and professional
development; and
An ability to model the highest professional and ethical
standards through counseling, guidance, research, and
service.

The School Counseling Programs have also been designed to produce
graduates who are able to demonstrate the competencies identified in
The South Carolina System for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating
Professional Teaching (ADEPT) Performance Dimensions (PDs)
for School Guidance Counselors (October 2003) as they relate to
“Comprehensive Developmental Guidance and Counseling” that
include:

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PD1: Long-Range Planning

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PD3: Development and Use of Assessments

PD2: Short-Range Planning of Guidance and
Counseling Activities
PD4: Providing Guidance and Counseling Services
PD5: Providing Consultation Services
PD6: Coordinating Guidance and Counseling Services
PD7: Professional Responsibilities

Students in both the elementary and secondary school counseling
programs complete both a School of Education Core and Counselor
Education Core (refer to Division of School Counseling Handbook
2008, p.16) for a total of 48 credit hours.
Students enrolled in the Master of Education in Counselor Education
with a concentration in Student Affairs and College Counseling
degree programs complete a School of Education Core, Student
Affairs Core, and Counselor Education Core for a total of 48 credit
hours.
Students enrolled in the Student Affairs Graduate Certificate program
complete only four courses focusing on the areas of student services,
student development, historical and contemporary aspects of higher
education, and administration (See page 98 for details).

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�Admission Requirements:
Applicants from diverse academic, social, and cultural backgrounds
committed to advancing the profession of school counseling
are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not meet a specific
requirement (e.g., GPA), but show strength in other requirements will
be considered on an individual basis. Admission is not based on any
single factor, but on a composite assessment of the following:
1.

2.
3.
4.

5.

6.
7.
8.
9.

An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 for the last 60 sequential units
completed.
Official scores of the Graduate Record Examination or the
Miller Analogies Test taken within the last five years.*
Three letters of reference, at least two of which should be
from instructors or supervisors who will assess a prospective
student’s academic ability and/or potential for effectiveness
in the field.
A detailed personal statement (1,500 - 3,000 words)
which informs the faculty about the applicant’s personal
and educational background, strengths and weaknesses,
understanding of and motivation and suitability for
entering into the school counseling profession, and longterm professional goals. This statement is very important
because it enables the faculty to make informed decisions
regarding admission.
Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to the The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
A personal group admissions interview with an Academic
Review Board to assess personal and professional readiness
and satisfactory completion of requirements.
Completed Program of Study for School Counseling.
Completed Admissions Questionnaire (http://citadel.
edu/graduatecollege/forms)

* The minimum acceptable score for all degree programs is a
score of 396 on the MAT or 900 on the GRE. Students who score
between 380 and 395 on the MAT or 750-899 on the GRE may
apply for provisional status. Students may enroll for one semester
under provisional status upon completion of all other requirements
and review by department. Students may enroll for only 6 hours
and must maintain a 3.50 GPA in order to be classified as degree
seeking. Regular admission is granted upon completion of CGC
requirements and respective program requirements and review by
department.
Applicants should provide all of the above materials to The
Citadel Graduate College, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC
29409-6250. The application deadlines are March 1st for summer
admission, October 1st for spring admission, and June 1st for fall
admission.
The formal application in School Counseling or Student Affairs at
The Citadel is procured from the office of The Citadel Graduate
College, located in Bond Hall 101 or online at www.citadel.edu/
admission/g/apply. The telephone number is (843) 953-5089.
All successful applicants are initially admitted in a “conditionally
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classified” status. Admitted students will receive a letter from The
Citadel Graduate College. It is the student’s responsibility to meet
with a faculty advisor early in the first term to begin preparing an
official study plan. Prior to meeting with an advisor, each student
should become familiar with the current applicable semester’s
class schedule, The Citadel Graduate College catalog, and the
Division of Counselor Education Handbook. Students are also
required to attend Counselor Education Town Hall Gatherings
each semester. An official study plan is submitted after the
student has successfully completed the three courses, EDUC 514
(School Counseling) or 522 (Student Affairs), EDUC 515 (School
Counseling) or 537 (Student Affairs), and EDUC 551 and the
student has made adequate personal, academic and professional
progress during the three designated courses for the Academic
Review Board to grant “Unconditional” or “fully classified” status.
NOTE: Coursework taken prior to official program admission
or coursework taken in other programs does not count toward
the school counseling program/degree without written approval
from the faculty advisor and the Dean of the School of Education.
Students who hold full-time employment shall not register for more
than 6 semester hours in any given term.
Effective summer 2007, all school counseling students (i.e., degree
seeking and certification only seeking) must purchase a LiveText
account at The Citadel’s Bookstore. LiveText makes it possible for
school counseling students to have secure access to their portfolios
and other materials. Through LiveText, faculty members and
administrators collect data, generate reports from the data, and use
this information to make informed program and unit decisions.

Admission Requirements for Certification Only:
Applicants who hold a master’s degree in another area of professional
education or counseling, but wish to add counseling certification,
must provide the same admission materials.

Transfer of Credits:
School Counseling applicants may transfer a maximum of 12 credit
hours of graduate coursework taken at other institutions. Coursework
accepted for transfer must be parallel course work within the School
Counseling programs at The Citadel. Transfer of credit is not
acceptable for the following Citadel courses: EDUC 515, 552, 624,
629, 650, or 651. Transfer of credit approval must be documented
in writing by the faculty advisor and the Dean of the School of
Education.

School Counseling Program Requirements:
Students in either program complete both a School of Education
core and a Counseling core for a total of 48 credit hours. Part of the
coursework includes a 600 clock-hour internship in either elementary
or secondary school counseling settings. Students are required to earn
a minimum score of 550 on the PRAXIS II test for guidance and
counseling prior to enrolling in the practicum (EDUC 629). This
must be on file at The Citadel Graduate College.

�Once students finish nine (9) credit hours of graduate study in the
program, including the three courses, EDUC 514, EDUC 515, and
EDUC 551, they must meet with a faculty advisor and complete an
official study plan. The faculty advisor, in consultation with other
school counseling faculty, reviews the study plan and determines
whether the student has made adequate personal, academic, and
professional progress during the three designated courses, totaling
nine (9) credit hours. “Unconditional” or “fully classified” status
is then given by the Academic Review Board. (Refer to Appendix
A: Division of School Counseling Handbook, “School Counseling
Student Evaluation Form,” p.51.)
The study plan specifies required courses for the M.Ed. degree. A
schedule for completion of the courses is devised at this time. The
study plan takes into account the prerequisites and sequencing of
coursework to meet a student’s degree objective.

Field Experience Requirements:
School Counseling students must formally request permission from
the faculty advisor to enroll in a practicum or internship. This request
is submitted in the form of an application for field experience which
must be completed during the term prior to that in which the field
experience is sought. The coordinator of the field experiences must
approve all field experience applications, which are due by the last
Friday in September for spring placements and the last Friday in
January for fall placements.
Practicum is the first extended field experience. Students are placed in
a school site and work under the supervision of a site supervisor as well
as The Citadel instructor. Students are required to spend a minimum
of 100 clock-hours in a public school setting as well as attend weekly
seminars with other practicum students and The Citadel instructor.
Additionally, the PRAXIS II test score for guidance and counseling
must be on file at the office for The Citadel Graduate College prior
to application for a practicum placement.
School Counseling students must complete all coursework before
placement in an internship setting. Students will be required to
spend a minimum of 600 supervised hours in a school setting for
internship. The focus of the internship is on experiences that involve
the full scope of the school counselor’s role and function. Interns are
expected to continue the development of skills in individual and group
intervention, and participate in classroom guidance, assessment,
scheduling, records and other activities that, while not specifically
counseling-related, are necessary to support the school counseling and
guidance program. Interns are supervised primarily by the field site
supervisor, with supervision by The Citadel instructor as well.

Requirements for Graduation:
Students pursuing M.Ed. degrees in School Counseling must complete
all course requirements within a 6-year period from the date of initial
enrollment. It is a student’s responsibility to initiate meeting with a
faculty advisor to modify a study plan schedule and to have any changes
documented in writing with the faculty advisor’s signature.
Students are required to pass a Comprehensive Oral Examination
prior to completion of the Internship I course (i.e., EDUC-650 and
EDUC-651). Students should consult with the faculty advisor to

schedule a Comprehensive Oral Examination. This exam, one hour
in length, is designed to assess general knowledge in the various areas
of the school counseling curriculum. Should the oral examination
demonstrate substantial gaps in the student’s knowledge base,
the advisor will provide guidance for remediation and a second
examination will be scheduled.
Additionally, the exam will provide an opportunity for the student
to give feedback to the program faculty concerning the quality of
other instructional program experiences with the goal of improving
the counselor education programs. The exam is conducted by two of
the School Counseling faculty members.

Required Program:
Based upon these objectives, 48 semester hours of study for Elementary
and Secondary School Counseling are offered as follows:
Elementary and Secondary School Counseling (48 Credit Hours
Total)
School of Education Core - 12 Credit Hours
EDUC 500*
Foundations of American Education (3 credit
hours)
PSYC 500*
Human Growth and Development (3 credit
hours)
EDUC 514*
The Exceptional Child in the Schools (3 credit
hours)
EDUC 522*
Critical Educational Issues in a Multicultural
Society
(3 credit hours)
Counselor Education Core - 36 Credit Hours
A. Foundations - 18 Credit Hours
EDUC 515
EDUC 521
EDUC 550
EDUC 551
EDUC 552
EDUC 561

Introduction to the Counseling Profession (3 credit
hours)
Program Planning, Management, and Evaluation
in School Counseling (3 credit hours)
Career Counseling and Development (3 credit
hours)
Counseling Theories and Practice (3 credit hours)
Group Counseling (3 credit hours)
Counseling Diverse Populations (3 credit hours)

B. Research/Appraisal - 6 Credit Hours
EDUC 512
EDUC 549

Data Collection and Analysis (3 credit hours)
Applied Measurement Techniques (3 credit
hours)

C. Helping Relationships - 12 Credit Hours
EDUC 624
EDUC 629
EDUC 650**

Basic Counseling Skills
(3 credit hours)
Practicum in School Counseling (3 credit hours)
Elementary School Counseling Internship I (3 credit
hours)

and

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�EDUC 652
OR
EDUC 651**
and
EDUC 653

Elementary School Counseling Internship II (3
credit hours)
Secondary School Counseling Internship I (3 credit
hours)
Secondary School Counseling Internship II (3 credit
hours)

* Students who have completed an upper division course in one of
these areas may request to substitute approved electives for one or
more of these courses. Appropriate documentation is required.
**The internship (i.e., Internship I and II) in school counseling
consists of 16 weeks of full-time placement and a total of 600 clock
hours. Internships cannot be completed while working full-time
in an occupation other than school counseling. Internships may
be arranged with the faculty advisor to be completed during two
sequential academic semesters. Students choosing to complete an
internship in one semester, register for both Internship I and II
(i.e., either EDUC 650 and EDUC 652 or EDUC 651 and EDUC
653) while students completing an internship in two semesters, first
register for Internship I one semester and Internship II the following
semester.

Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling Curriculum
The Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling Curriculum is based
on 48 credit hours of study as follows.Individuals may be interested
in pursuing a graduate certificate in Student Affairs which can be
found on page 98.

School of Education Core - 6 Credit Hours
EDUC 500 —Foundations of American Education (Student
Affairs Specialization Only)
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the historical, political,
sociological, and philosophical foundations of higher education.
Emphasis is on the complex relationship between society and
higher education. Issues regarding race, class, gender, and culture
within the educational system are addressed in the context of
fostering educational opportunity and ameliorating inequalities.
An historical context also is established which allows for critical
examination of events, individuals, and ideas that have influenced
the development of higher education in the United States.
Through an integration of knowledge in the foundations of
education, the course prepares reflective decision makers who can
critically examine various schools of philosophical thought and
political issues related to higher education.
EDUC 522—Critical Issues in a Multicultural Society (Student
Affairs Specialization Only)
Three Credit Hours
A study of contemporary issues/trends internal and external to
work within higher education system, focusing on the status,
programming needs, and legal and ethical concerns of racial
minorities, persons with disabilities, different lifestyle orientations,
and adult learners on college/university campuses.

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Student Affairs Core - 9 Credit Hours
EDUC—537 Student Development Services
Three Credit Hours
Overview of the historical development of the counseling and
student affairs profession, as well as legal &amp; ethical codes, and skills
needed in the profession. (for Student Affairs major, this course
replaces EDUC 515, Introduction to the Counseling Profession.)
EDUC 538—Theories of Student Development in Higher
Education
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of theories of student
development in higher education as it applies to the cognitive and
psychosocial development of students and the influence of the
college environment.
EDUC 539—Higher Education Administration
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of the process of organizing
the personnel and financial resources needed to effectively meet
student development and institutional goals and objectives.
This course will introduce students to basic human and fiscal
management concepts and skills.

Counselor Education Core - 33 Credit Hours
A. Foundations - 15 Credit Hours
EDUC 550:
Career Counseling and Development
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 551:
Counseling Theories and Practice
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 552:
Group Counseling (3 credit hours)
EDUC 561:
Counseling Diverse Populations (3 credit hours)
EDUC 562:* Legal &amp; Ethical Leadership Issues in Education
(3 credit hours)
B. Research/Appraisal - 6 Credit Hours
EDUC 512:
Data Collection and Analysis
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 549:
Applied Measurement Techniques
(3 credit hours)
C. Helping Relationships - 12 Credit Hours
EDUC 624:
Basic Counseling Skills (3 credit hours)
EDUC 634:
Practicum in Student Affairs (3 credit hours)
EDUC 655:** Internship I in Student Affairs (3 credit hours)
EDUC 656:** Internship II in Student Affairs (3 credit hours)
** The internship in Student Affairs consists of 16 weeks of
full-time placements and a total of 600 clock hours. Internships
may be arranged with the faculty advisor to be completed during
two sequential academic semesters or both courses may be taken
concurrently in one semester.
Four Additional Special Topics Courses for Seeking Licensed
Professional Counselor (LPC) - 12 Credit Hours
EDUC ____:
Elective approved by faculty advisor
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 567 (587): Special Topics: Assessment of Abnormal
Behavior (3 credit hours)

�EDUC 568 (587): Special Topics: DSM-IV-TR (3 credit hours)
PSYC 500:
Human Growth and Development
(3 credit hours)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
School Counseling students completing the program meet the majority
of curriculum requirements through the South Carolina Board of
Examiner for Licensure of Professional Counselor (LPC) and for
certification as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) by the National
Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). Requirements for LPC and
NCC include additional graduate coursework in psychopathology
and assessment and treatment of psychopathology, an additional
2000 clinical hours (including 150 supervision hours) over a two year
period, approved supervision, and successful performance on the
National Counselor Examination for licensure and certification. The
Citadel School of Education offers two courses during the summer
that meet the psychopathology and assessment and treatment of
psychopathology course requirements: These courses are EDUC 568:
DSM-IV-TR (diagnosis) and EDUC-567: Assessment of Abnormal
Behavior (assessment and treatment of psychopathology).

Division of Counselor Education Handbook
All prospective and enrolled School Counseling and College
Student Affairs Specialists students are expected to read the
latest edition of The Citadel, School of Education, Division of
Counselor Education Handbook online at: http://www.citadel.
edu/education/academic_programs/counseling.html under
“Program Information.”

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�Master of Education in Literacy
Education
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. Jennifer L. Altieri, 843-953-3162
jennifer.altieri@citadel.edu

3.
4.

Mission Statement:

5.

With quality experiences encouraging inquiry along with
practical study, a comprehensive knowledge of the field of
literacy education is developed for candidates who pursue this
degree. This comprehensive understanding of the developmental
literacy process parallels the school’s goal of developing “principled
educational leaders who are knowledgeable, reflective, and ethical
professionals” conceptual base which further undergirds the
knowledge base provided candidates who pursue this degree.
The general goals and objectives of the program are:
1. A knowledge and mastery of all aspects of the literacy
process;
2. A knowledge of those skills necessary to select,
administer, and interpret informal and formal
assessments used to examine children’s and adolescents
literacy strengths and weaknesses;
3. A knowledge of the abilities and skills which enhance
a wholesome teacher- student-parent relationship in
working with students identified as at-risk readers in
order to develop a case study;
4. A knowledge of those skills necessary to recognize and
accommodate for individual differences in literacy
instruction;
5. A knowledge of how to plan, supervise, and enhance
programs as a reading consultant;
6. A knowledge of and ability to demonstrate effective
literacy instructional strategies;
7. A knowledge of communicating information about
literacy;
8. A knowledge of the relationship of literacy skills to
subject-matter content areas;
9. A knowledge of significant research conducted in literacy
education; and
10. A knowledge of a broad range of children’s and
adolescent literature and how to incorporate this
literature into the classroom.
11. A knowledge of how to effectively support and mentor
educators and serve as a literacy leader.

Admission Requirements:
1.
2.

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Complete and return application form along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall room 101.
Applicants must have a 2.50 overall undergraduate grade

6.

point average in order to be accepted into the Master of
Education in Literacy Education program. Applicants
with less than a 2.5 undergraduate GPR may appeal to
The Admission, Retention, and Certification Committee.
The Committee’s recommendation regarding this appeal
will be forwarded to the Dean of the School of Education
for final action.
An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university.
Submit a valid teaching certificate issued by South
Carolina or another state.
The minimum acceptable score is a score of 396 on the
MAT or 900 on the GRE (Current within five years of
application). Candidates who score between 380 and
395 on the MAT or 750-899 on the GRE may apply
for provisional status. After enrolling for one semester
under provisional status, completing 6 hours and earning
a 3.50 GPA, the candidate may be considered as degree
seeking provided all other requirements are met. Regular
admission status is granted upon completion of college
requirements, respective program requirements, and
review by department.
Candidate must be in good standing with the State Board
of Education at the time of acceptance.

Note: Course work taken prior to official program admission
or course work taken in other programs does not count toward
the Master of Education in Literacy Education program/degree
without written approval from the faculty advisor and the Dean.

Program Requirements:
The Master of Education in Literacy Education is a 36-hour
program, consisting of 2 professional core requirements and 10
literacy courses. A program of study which details the degree
requirements is completed by the student and the advisor. The
candidate for the Master of Education in Literacy Education degree
must satisfactorily complete the Praxis II, exam number 10200:
Introduction to the Teaching of Reading. Additionally, candidates will
be required to complete a program completion portfolio prior to
graduation. Recommendation and verification for certification
are completed by the School of Education upon graduation and a
passing score on the Praxis II.
Recommendation for certification as Reading Teacher in South
Carolina requires two years teaching experience. Recommendation
for certification as Reading Consultant in South Carolina requires
five years teaching experience. Upon completion of coursework,
a satisfactory score on the Praxis II, and the requisite years of
teaching experiences, a candidate completing the MEd in Literacy
Education is certified as both Reading Teacher and Reading
Consultant provided the candidate already possesses a valid
teaching certificate in the state of South Carolina.

�Required Program:
All courses must be taken in sequence as laid out in the program
of study.
Professional Core Requirements-6 semester hours
EDUC-536 Educational Psychology
And select one course from the following:
EDUC-512 Data Collection and Analysis
EDUC-549 Applied Measurement Techniques
Professional Educational Specialization-30 semester hours
EDUC-570 Developing Literacy Knowledge with At Risk
Readers
EDUC-588 Developing Literacy Skills PreK-Grade 5
EDUC-589 Methods and Materials for Developing
Literacy Skills
EDUC-590 Literacy Assessment and Instruction
EDUC-591 Practicum in Literacy Education
EDUC-592 Teaching Reading in the Middle and High School
Content Areas
EDUC-594 Internship in Literacy Education
EDUC-596 Analysis of Literacy Research
EDUC-599 Supervision of School Literacy Programs
EDUC-608 Literature for Children and Adolescents

List of All Education Courses:
EDUC-500—Foundations of American Education
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the historical, political,
sociological, and philosophical foundations of education. Emphasis
is on the complex relationship between society and school. Issues
regarding race, class, gender, and culture within the educational system
are addressed in the context of fostering educational opportunity and
ameliorating inequalities. An historical context also is established
which allows for critical examination of events, individuals, and ideas
that have influenced the development of education in the United
States. Through an integration of knowledge in the foundations
of education, the course prepares reflective decision-makers who
can critically examine various schools of philosophical thought and
political issues related to education.

EDUC-501—Methods and Materials of Middle and High School
Teaching
Three Credit Hours
Study of the aims, methods, and materials employed in middle &amp; high
schools; organization of subject matter; motivation and direction of
learning; development of attitudes, appreciations, and ideas; classroom
presentation of formal materials; conducting informal activities;
provision for individual differences; measurement of educational
outcomes; and enhancement of personal and professional growth. The
focus of the course is the application of the learner-centered conceptual
base in the process of teaching their discipline specialty. A. English; B.
Biology; C. Social Studies; D. Mathematics. A passing score on the
PRAXIS II must be achieved upon completion of this class.

EDUC-504—Teaching in the Middle School
Three Credit Hours
This course surveys the current practices in middle schools in terms of
objectives, methods, and materials. The student is involved in practical

application of these practices as they relate to the organization of
subject matter, the motivation of pupils, the achievement of learning
outcomes, and the evaluation of learning experiences.

EDUC-505—Individual Instruction
Three Credit Hours
Emphasis upon current approaches and strategies utilized in the
individualized programs in the classrooms. Management systems
essential to individualized instruction will be emphasized.

EDUC-508—Remedial Strategies in Reading and Language
Arts
Three Credit Hours
A course for practicing educators which analyzes varying strategies for
helping the problem learner primarily in the literacy areas of reading
and the language arts. The course covers techniques at all grade levels
and reviews the literature as to teaching effectiveness. Case studies
are required.

EDUC-512—Data Collection and Analysis
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to introduce the graduate student to quantitative
methods to include construction of assessment instruments, analysis,
and interpretation of quantitative data. Students will be required
to develop minimum competence in use of microcomputers for
descriptive statistical analyses and word processing. Emphasis will be
placed on the development of skills in critical analysis of literature
relating to effective schools. This ability to analyze research data should
result in improved by professional performance.

EDUC-513—Teaching of Social Studies
Three Credit Hours
Organization, methods, and procedures for teaching social studies,
including history, in the secondary and middle schools.

EDUC-514—The Exceptional Child in the School
Three Credit Hours
The Exceptional Child in the School, an introductory level course
for students with little or no background or experience in special
education, is appropriate for students from various fields as well as
for those who anticipate further study and future careers in special
education. An interdisciplinary approach is used in the study of
learning and behavior characteristics of exceptional children and
youth. There is a focus on cause, identification, and educational and
community programs for exceptional individuals.

EDUC-515—Introduction to the Counseling Profession
Three Credit Hours
Overview and orientation to counseling profession including history,
roles, functions, settings, specialties, organizations, credentialing,
ethical, legal, and professional issues.

EDUC-516—Research Design
Three Credit Hours
Research Design is intended for those students who will be
conducting and producing research studies. The course examines
the various descriptive and experimental models for data analysis (in
the behavioral sciences), with emphasis placed on the fundamentals
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�of planning and inferential statistical techniques.
Prerequisite: EDUC-517 or equivalent.

EDUC-517—Statistics in Education and Psychology
Three Credit Hours
A course to provide skill in treatment of research data including
descriptive and inferential statistics. Some experience with analysis of
published statistical research in the fields of education and psychology
will be provided.

EDUC-520—Professional Internship
Six Credit Hours
A supervised clinical teaching experience conducted in a public
school. This is a full-time, entire semester internship. Each student
also attends evening seminars. This last course in the MAT sequence
requires an Application: for fall semester, April 1, for spring, October
1. Application forms are available in the Department of Education.
Prerequisite: all other program of studies requirements. Passing scores
on the PRAXIS II specialty area examinations are required before
enrollment in this course.

EDUC-521—Program Planning, Management, and
Evaluation in School Counseling
Three Credit Hours
The purpose of the course is to prepare school counselors to work
within elementary and secondary school systems. A model for
planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive
guidance and counseling program with emphasis on student
development and competencies will be presented. The school
guidance counselor’s role and function will be discussed as a balance
of responsive services, systems support, individual planning, and
guidance curriculum. Students will develop resources, classroom
guidance curricula and group counseling materials that they can use in
their fieldwork experiences and in the initial stages of their careers.
Prerequisite: EDUC-515
Lab fee - $20.00

EDUC-522—Critical Educational Issues in a
Multicultural Society
Three Credit Hours
A study of contemporary issues/trends, internal and external to
elementary and secondary school systems, which impact on the
learner. The course is designed to encourage students to examine
issues/trends within the context of their present and future career
interests.

EDUC-524—Techniques of School Supervision
Three Credit Hours
Criteria of various types of good schools. Need for school supervision
at all levels. Relationship of supervisor to administrators, organization
of different schools, materials of instruction, evaluating learning and
instruction, teacher visitation and conferences.

EDUC-527—Finance and Business Management
Three Credit Hours
Procedures and problems relating to financing public education,
theory of taxation, types of taxes, practices of education finance,
federal, state, and local support of education, budget procedures,
financial accounting, purchasing, insurance, inventories, and school
maintenance.
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EDUC-528—School Administration
Three Credit Hours
A course for school personnel preparing for administrative positions.
The course involves a study of the basic concepts involved in planning,
organizing, managing, and evaluating public schools.

EDUC-529—Micro-Computer and School Management
Three Credit Hours
A course for practicing and prospective educational administrators.
The course presents the current state-of-the-art technology in using
microcomputers in such areas as record keeping, pupil scheduling,
energy conservation, data collection and analysis, and the evaluation
programs.

EDUC-531—Principles of Elementary Curriculum
Development
Three Credit Hours
The study of underlying principles of curriculum development
and organization including curriculum evaluations and current
issues and trends in the subject fields will be the focus of the
course. Attention is given to the professional decisions teachers,
administrators, and counselors must make about curriculum.

EDUC-532—Principles of Middle or High Curriculum
Development
Three Credit Hours
The study of underlying principles of curriculum development and
organization including curriculum evaluations and current issues and
trends in the subject areas. Attention is given to the learner-centered
decisions teachers, administrators, and others educators must make
about secondary curriculum.

EDUC-535—Organizational Theory and Behavior
Three Credit Hours
A study of the school organization as a social system, supervision
and curriculum, control, authority, change, planning strategies, and
organizational dynamics.

EDUC-536—Educational Psychology
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to educational psychology
and explores the process of learning throughout the life span.
Emphasis is placed on the application of psychological concepts,
theoretical principles, and research findings to the planning and
implementation of effective instructional strategies in the classroom.
Moreover, through this course graduate students who are preparing
for employment in the field of education are acquainted with many
facets of the teacher’s role in the teaching/learning process. Class
discussions, activities, and field experience focus on the connection
between theory and practice and provide students with opportunities
to apply psychological principles and solve practical problems for
personal and professional growth.

EDUC-549—Applied Measurement Techniques
Three Credit Hours
Students will examine and utilize tests and other evaluation techniques
in counseling, in educational planning, in curriculum assessment, and
in school-wide testing programs. Controversial issues in measurement
will be appraised in the context of basic principles and actual use.

�EDUC-550—Career Counseling and Development

EDUC-588—Developing Literacy Skills Pre K-Grade 5

Three Credit Hours
Students will learn foundational career development theories, the
usefulness of career inventories, and the current trends in career
counseling for adults and school-age children. In addition, students
will practice and demonstrate competency in career counseling.

Three Credit Hours
A foundational course designed to focus on developing literacy skills
from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The developmental process
of literacy growth along with techniques for teaching phonemic
awareness, word recognition, vocabulary, and comprehension skills
will be explored.

Lab Fee: $20
Prerequisite: EDUC-549 and EDUC-551

EDUC-551—Counseling Theories and Practice
Three Credit Hours
Overview of selected approaches to counseling theory and practice.
Prerequisite: EDUC-515

EDUC-552—Group Counseling
Three Credit Hours
Overview of selected approaches to group guidance and counseling
theory and practice.
Prerequisite: EDUC-551

EDUC-561—Counseling Diverse Populations
Three Credit Hours
Designed to provide an overview of human behavior including
diversity and cultural pluralism. Multicultural theories and models
of counseling and consulting are presented and examined.

EDUC-566—Seminar in Teaching Strategies for Middle School
and High School Teachers
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to provide middle school and school secondary
teachers with practical concepts, competencies, and cooperative
experiences in interdisciplinary unit teaching. Emphasis will be
given to such instructional concepts as team planning, diagnosis, and
strategies. Interdisciplinary units will be constructed and evaluated
within the experience.

EDUC-570—Developing Literacy Knowledge with At Risk
Readers
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the nature, problems, and learning needs of at-risk readers,
the course provides participants with information and techniques
necessary for appropriate instructional decisions and actions.

EDUC-585—Independent Research
Three Credit Hours
A supervised research project in an area related to the student’s
major would be completed. A formal presentation to a panel of three
faculties who evaluate the project will be required. With the approval
of major advisor and graduate dean, this course may be repeated once
for additional credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and submission of a research
prospectus.

EDUC-587—Special Topics in Education
Three Credit Hours
A course designed for the intensive study of a current problem in
the field of education. The instructional design will emphasize field
research and applied practice. No more than 6 credit hours under
this listing can be credited toward a degree program.

EDUC-589—Methods and Materials for Developing Literacy
Skills
Three Credit Hours
Specific methods of literacy instruction will be studied and
demonstrated along with analysis and evaluation of a wide variety of
materials used in literacy instruction.

EDUC-590—Literacy Assessment and Instruction
Three Credit Hours
A course examining and providing practice with formal and informal
assessments used to target children’s literacy strengths and identify
areas needing improvement. Participants will assess one child and
plan corrective instruction based on the assessment results.
Lab Fee - $20.00
Prerequisite: EDUC-588 or EDUC 589

EDUC-591—Practicum in Literacy Education
Three Credit Hours
A field-based course in which each candidate engages in the supervised
teaching of an individual student. Candidates synthesize the
knowledge they have gained in the program to demonstrate ability
to appropriately assess and instruct a student at that student’s level
of literacy instruction. A case study approach is used.
Prerequisite: EDUC 590. An application for practicum and
satisfactory score on Praxis II must be on file. Also, applicants must
have a cleared background check on file with the S.C. Department of
Education. Practicum applications are due the last Friday of January
for the Fall semester practicum.

EDUC-592— Teaching Reading and Writing in the Middle
and High School—Content Areas
Three Credit Hours
A course designed for the middle school and high school
teacher emphasizing pupil diagnosis followed by instructional
decision making directed toward a balanced teaching approach.
Candidates focus on literacy skills while teaching the subject
matter of the secondary content areas.
EDUC-594—Internship in Literacy Education
Three Credit Hours
A field-based course in which each candidate engages in the supervised
teaching of small groups of students. Candidates synthesize the
knowledge they have gained in the program to demonstrate ability to
appropriately assess and instruct a group of students at each student’s
level of literacy instruction.
Prerequisites: EDUC 591 and EDUC 512 or 549. An application for
practicum and satisfactory score on Praxis II must be on file. Also,
applicants must have a cleared background check on file with the
S.C. Department of Education. Practicum applications are due the
last Friday of January for the Fall semester practicum.

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�EDUC-596—Analysis of Literacy Research

EDUC-605—Independent Study

Three Credit Hours
An in-depth analysis of significant literacy studies is provided. Analysis
is directed toward reviewing, exploring, and evaluating the research
techniques and findings.
Prerequisite: 12 Hours of Literacy Coursework

Three Credit Hours
This course will offer students an opportunity to acquire deeper
knowledge of thought and practice in the major field of emphasis.
Each student must develop a plan of independent study at the outset
and file the completed study at the end of the semester
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and Dean of School of
Education.

EDUC-597—Supervision of Student Teachers
Three Credit Hours
A course in supervision for master teachers, department heads,
and college teachers with supervisory responsibilities in teacher
education.

EDUC-598—Curriculum Project
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed as a capstone to the program in Curriculum
and Instruction. The student will be required to develop a curriculum
project ultimately to be implemented in the student’s classroom or
school. This written project will require a review of existing literature
and a presentation of the results to peers and professor.
Prerequisite: EDUC 531 or EDUC 532

EDUC-599—Supervision of School Literacy Programs
Three Credit Hours
A course designed primarily for principals, supervisors, and reading
consultants. Included is the study of the nature and functions of
supervision for literacy programs; supervisory techniques; the role of
the principal, supervisor, and reading consultant in the improvement
of instruction; administration of a literacy program; and other cognate
problems and issues.
Prerequisite: 12 Hours of Literacy Coursework

EDUC-600—Professional Negotiations
Three Credit Hours
Emphasis is placed upon knowledge and improvement in the various
education associations. The student will become acquainted with
forces and trends influencing collective negotiations; principles,
concepts, and theory relevant to negotiations; negotiation skills; and
relevant literature and research.

EDUC-601—Principles of School Law
Three Credit Hours
Constitutional, statutory, case, and common law bases of school
administration and the study of legal provisions and principles relating
to education. Includes emphasis on research and analysis.

EDUC-602—Staff Personnel Administration
Three Credit Hours
Study of personnel policies and practices as they relate to recruitment,
selection, orientation, employment, promotion, evaluation, in-service
development, morale, dismissal, retirement, and teacher-administrator
relationships.

EDUC-603—School Plant Seminar
Three Credit Hours
Study of problems and policies of the school plant, such as population
studies, educational planning, school building standards, materials
and uses, rating, and public relations. Discussion of innovative plans
and construction as well as visits to new schools will be made.

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EDUC-606—The Superintendency and School Organization
Three Credit Hours
Emphasis on the principles of central school administration and the
structural organization of public education and the responsibilities
and authority of school boards, superintendent, principals and
relationships among them.

EDUC-608—Literature for Children and Adolescents
Three Credit Hours
A survey of literature for children. Appreciation and enjoyment
of noteworthy books including award winners and multicultural
literature will be the focus of instruction. The ability to effectively
use a variety of texts with children throughout the school program
will be emphasized.

EDUC-610—Seminar on School Improvement
Three Credit Hours
The process of designing, implementing, and evaluating a school
climate improvement program which includes mutual efforts by staff
and students to formulate and attain school goals. Emphasis will be
placed on effective school research.

EDUC-611—Staff Development and Evaluation
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses on designing staff development and evaluation
systems to enhance effectiveness of school personnel.

EDUC-612—Seminar in School Law
Three Credit Hours
An update on legal issues and decisions related to teaching and
the administration of public schools including current laws and
regulations pertaining to public schools in South Carolina.
Prerequisite: EDUC-601

EDUC-614—Seminar in Educational Administration
Three Credit Hours
Exploration of various theories and their impact on administration
and the organization. Emphasis will be placed on behavioral
science theories drawn from historical, philosophical, and
sociological works applied to the administrative process.

EDUC-616—Political Process of Public Education
Three Credit Hours
A study of the process by which education public policy decisions are
made, authority and responsibility, power and influence, public policy;
methods of determining power structure, superintendency, and roles
and tasks. Includes attention to school community relations.

�EDUC-619—Assessment of School Programs
Three Credit Hours
A theoretical and applied analysis of the procedures and techniques
involved in designing and implementing evaluation and assessment
studies of total school programs. Attention will be given to accreditation
procedures, minimum standards, legislative requirements, as well as
the assessment of instructional outcomes.
EDUC-620—Systems Planning and Management for Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to apply systems theory to real educational
situations. Setting and implementing goals and objectives, using
various management techniques and tools, and then applying general
management principles and practices constitute the instructional
content.
EDUC-624—Basic Counseling Skills
Three Credit Hours
Systematic development of skills essential to enter practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC-551
EDUC-629—Practicum in School Counseling
Three Credit Hours
Supervised counseling experience in which student serves as counselor
in school setting for a minimum of 100 clock hours.
Prerequisites: EDUC-624
EDUC-632, 633—Internship: School Superintendency
Three Credit Hours
Supervised field studies and experiences in central office administration.
Pass/Fail grading system.
Prerequisite: Passing PRAXIS exam score on file at The Citadel.
Permission of Advisor, School of Education.
EDUC-650—Elementary School Counseling Internship
Three Credit Hours
Supervised field experience of 300 clock hours in which student serves
as counselor in school setting.
Prerequisite: EDUC-629 &amp; permission of Advisor

EDUC-661—Internship in Elementary Administration
(fall/spring)
Three Credit Hours
Supervised fields studies and experiences in elementary school
administration. Course may be taken during fall or spring semester
only. Pass/Fail grading system.
Prerequisites: Passing PRAXIS exam score on file at The Citadel.
Permission of Advisor.
EDUC-662—Internship in Elementary Administration (summer,
fall, spring)
Three Credit Hours
Supervised field studies and experiences in secondary administration.
Course may be taken during fall or spring semester only. Pass/Fail
grading system.
Prerequisite: Passing PRAXIS exam score on file at The Citadel.
Permission of Advisor.
EDUC-663—Internship Middle and High Administration
(fall/spring)
Three Credit Hours
Supervised field studies and experiences in secondary school
administration. Course may be taken during fall or spring semester
only. Pass/Fail grading system.
Prerequisites: Passing PRAXIS exam score on file at The Citadel.
Permission of Advisor.
EDUC-664—Internship in Middle and High Administration
(summer)
Three Credit Hours
Supervised field studies and experiences in secondary school
administration. Internship requires full-time internship in assigned
school.
Prerequisites: EDUC-663. Passing PRAXIS exam score on file at
The Citadel. Permission of Advisor.

EDUC-651—Secondary Counseling Internship I
Three Credit Hours
Supervised field experience of 300 clock hours in which student serves
as counselor in school setting.
Prerequisite: EDUC-629 &amp; permission of Advisor
EDUC-652—Elementary School Counseling Internship II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC-650 and permission from advisor. May be
taken concurrently with EDUC-650.
EDUC-653—Secondary School Counseling Internship II
Prerequisite: EDUC-651 and permission from advisor. May be
taken concurrently with EDUC-651.

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�School of Humanities
&amp; Social Sciences
MA:
English
History
Psychology:
Clinical Counseling
Social Science
EdS:
School Psychology

The

Citadel
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�Master of Arts in English
Department of English, 843-953-5068
Dr. James M. Hutchisson, hutchissonj@citadel.edu

Mission:
The Citadel and the College of Charleston offer a joint Master
of Arts degree in English. The thirty-six hour program, with a
thesis option, provides advanced course work in British literature,
American literature, English language, and composition and
rhetoric. The program is designed to attract qualified holders
of the baccalaureate degree, whether recent college graduates,
English teachers, or others interested in pursuing graduate studies
in English. A Joint Program Committee, comprised of faculty
members from each institution, oversees admissions, course
scheduling, comprehensive examinations, degree certification,
and other matters related to the management of the program.
Diplomas and other official documents indicate that the program
is a joint endeavor and include the names of both institutions.

Admissions Requirements:
1.

2.

3.

4.
5.

6.

Complete and return application form along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee to the The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall room 101.
Submit to the CGC office official transcript(s)
directly from each institution of higher learning
attended, including documentation of graduation
from an accredited four-year college or university. The
transcript(s) should be sent directly from the institutions
attended to the CGC office. Applicants are expected to
have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5 on a
4.0 scale and a 3.0 in the major.
Submit at least two letters of recommendation from
former professors or immediate supervisors in recent
employment. Each referee should be as specific as
possible in addressing the applicant’s motivation and
ability to complete a graduate degree.
Submit a two-page statement about educational goals and
interest in a graduate program in English.
Submit a writing sample that demonstrates an ability to
perform literary analysis and conduct research. Typically
this requirement can be met by submitting a research
paper prepared for an advanced undergraduate English
course.
Submit an official copy of scores from the general test of
the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT). (Applicants who do not have
an undergraduate degree in English are also required
to take the GRE advanced test in literature.) The test
scores must date from the past five years. Applicants are
expected to have a composite GRE verbal, quantitative,
and analytical score of at least 1400. For those who take

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the MAT in October 2004 and thereafter, the admission
requirement is a score of at least 403 (comparable to a
score of 45 prior to October 2004).
An applicant who does not meet the minimum GPA
and/or test score expectations or who does not have
sufficient undergraduate background in English may
be allowed, upon making a written request to the
Joint Program Committee, to pursue course work as a
provisional student. Upon completing nine semester
hours with a minimum GPA of 3.25 the student will be
eligible for degree-seeking status.

Program Requirements:
The Master of Arts is conferred upon those candidates who
successfully complete an approved program of study consisting of at
least 36 semester hours of graduate credit with a cumulative GPA of
3.0. Specific requirements are listed below:
Thesis Option:
• British Literature before 1700, 6 hours
• British Literature after 1700, 6 hours
• American Literature, 6 hours
• Seminar (English 700), 3 hours
• Electives, 9 hours
• Thesis and Oral Defense of Thesis 6 hours
• Demonstration of competency in one foreign language
• Comprehensive Examination
Non-thesis Option:
Same as above, except that the thesis is deleted and the
number of elective hours is eighteen.
Notes:
• At least nine hours must be taken at each campus.
• English 700 satisfies the seminar requirement and may also
be used to satisfy a core requirement in British or American
literature, depending on the topic.
• Electives will normally be graduate courses in English.
Other courses will be considered on a case-by-case basis by
the Joint Program Committee.
• No more than nine hours of English 698 (3), 699 (3), and
701 (6) in any combination may count toward the required
36 hours.
• Students may demonstrate their competency in a foreign
language by translating a passage provided by The Citadel
and the College of Charleston. The foreign language
requirement must be met before a student can take the
comprehensive examination.
• The comprehensive examination is prepared and
administered by the Joint Program Committee and is taken
by all candidates after the completion of at least 27 hours
of coursework. Copies of all previous examinations are
available on the websites of both English departments.

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�Concentration in African American Literature:
In 2004 an African American Literature Concentration was
added to the Master of Arts degree program. The fifteen hour (15)
concentration, with a thesis option, offers advanced course work in
African American literature, independent study courses for further
exploration into an African American literature topic, and cross
disciplinary opportunities with courses in other departments that
have a central concern with African American literature. Students
opting to add a concentration in African American literature must
meet the normal requirements for the M.A. In addition, they must
complete one of these two courses of study:
Standard Option:
• 9 hours of African American literature (any combination
of 535, 570, 571, and 573)
• 3 hours of study of an African American topic in another
discipline, as approved by the graduate director
• 3 hours of study in an African American topic, such as
an independent study or internship, as approved by the
graduate director
Thesis Option:
• 6 hours of African American literature (any combination
of 535, 570, 571, 572, and 573)
• 3 hours of study of an African American topic in another
discipline, as approved by the graduate director
• 6 hours of thesis on an African American topic
Notes:
• A student may substitute 3 hours of independent study on
an African-American topic (as approved by the graduate
director) for any 3 hours of coursework.
• Students taking this concentration may apply only one of
their African American literature courses to the six hour
American literature requirement of the M.A.

List of Courses:
ENGL-500—Old and Middle English Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of Beowulf, other Old English poems, and Old English
prose in translation; includes such Middle English works as Sir
Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, Piers Plowman, the Ancrene Riwle,
The Owl and the Nightingale, and other romances, lyrics, and drama.
(Chaucer is excluded.)

ENGL-501—Chaucer
Three Credit Hours
A study of Chaucer’s language, art, and cultural milieu through the
reading of Troilus and Criseyde, the Canterbury Tales, and many of
the shorter works.

ENGL-502—Shakespeare
Three Credit Hours
A comprehensive study of Shakespeare’s art, including an intensive
reading of several plays and appropriate attention to the primary
critical approaches.

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ENGL-503—English Drama to 1642
Three Credit Hours
A study of English drama from its origins in the Middle Ages,
through the predecessors and contemporaries of Shakespeare, and
on to the closing of the theatres in 1642.

ENGL-504—Poetry and Prose of the English Renaissance
Three Credit Hours
Non-dramatic poetry and prose of the sixteenth and early
seventeenth centuries, with emphasis on the major authors
(Spenser, Sidney, Marlowe, Jonson, Donne, and Herbert) and on
the major literary types.

ENGL-505—Milton
Three Credit Hours
A study of the major poetry, selected prose, and selected minor
poems with emphasis on Paradise Lost.

ENGL-506—Restoration and Eighteenth Century Drama
Three Credit Hours
A study of such important dramatists of the period as Otway,
Etherege, Wycherley, Dryden, Congreve, Vanbrugh, Farquhar,
Goldsmith, and Sheridan.

ENGL-507—Poetry and Prose of the Restoration and
Eighteenth Century
Three Credit Hours
A study of Dryden, Swift, Pope, Johnson, Blake, and other
important poets and prose writers of the period.

ENGL-509—Romantic Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of Romantic writings of the early nineteenth century, with
special emphasis on Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, and
Keats.

ENGL-510—Victorian Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of English literature from 1832 to 1900 in major writers
such as Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, Carlyle, Swinburne, and
Rosetti.

ENGL-512—Southern Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of the best literature written in the South from the time of
William Byrd to the present. The focus will be on the “Southern
Renaissance,” with special attention given to the Fugitive Poets and
William Faulkner.

ENGL-516—Continental Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of European literature in translation since the Renaissance,
including works by such authors as Cervantes, Moliere, Racine,
Goethe, Stendhal, Balzac, Tolstoy, Dostoyevski, and important
writers of the twentieth century.

�ENGL-517, 518—Special Topics in Literature

ENGL-529—American Fiction: 1945 to the Present

Three Credit Hours
A study of a special author, period, topic, or problem in literature
which is outside the routine offerings of the department. The
subject for each course will be announced.

Three Credit Hours
A study of the significant American novels and short fiction
published since World War II.

ENGL-530—Special Topics in The Humanities
ENGL-520—A Survey of World Literature I
Three Credit Hours
Masterpieces of world literature in translation from the beginnings
to around 1650 with special attention to the philosophical content
and the development of literary forms.

Three Credit Hours
A study of special areas of the humanities or related areas which
are outside the normal course offerings of the English Department.
The subject for each course will be announced.

ENGL-531—British Poetry: 1900 to Present
ENGL-521—A Survey of World Literature II
Three Credit Hours
Masterpieces of world literature in translation from around 1650 to
the present time with special attention to the philosophical content
and the development of literary forms.

ENGL-522—Colonial and Revolutionary American Literature
Three Credit Hours
A detailed study of major American writers from the earliest
settlers through the end of the eighteenth century.

ENGL-523—Nineteenth Century American Literature I—
Romanticism
Three Credit Hours
A study of major figures of the American Romantic period
(approximately 1830-1860), including Emerson, Thoreau, Poe,
Hawthorne, and Melville.

ENGL-524—Nineteenth Century American Literature II—
Realism
Three Credit Hours
A study of major figures of the American Realistic period
(approximately 1860-1900), including Whitman, Dickinson, James,
Twain, and Crane.

ENGL-525—Eighteenth Century British Novel
Three Credit Hours
A study of the origins of the British novel, including such figures as
Fielding, Richardson, and Defoe.

ENGL-526—Victorian Novel
Three Credit Hours
A study of major British novelists of the late nineteenth century,
including Dickens, Eliot, and Hardy.

ENGL-527—British Fiction: 1900 to 1945
Three Credit Hours
A study of the novels and short stories of major 20th- century
British writers up to 1945, including such figures as Conrad,
Lawrence, Forster, Woolf, and Joyce.

ENGL-528—American Fiction: 1900 to 1945
Three Credit Hours
A study of the novels and short stories of major American writers
of the early twentieth century.

Three Credit Hours
A study of the poetry of major twentieth-century British authors
such as Auden, Yeats, Thomas, and Hardy.

ENGL-532—American Poetry: 1900 to Present
Three Credit Hours
A study of the poetry of major twentieth-century American authors
such as Eliot, Pound, Stevens, Williams, and Frost.

ENGL-533—British Drama: 1900 to Present
Three Credit Hours
A study of the work of major twentieth-century British dramatists
such as Shaw, Pinter, Stoppard, and Beckett.

ENGL-534—American Drama: 1900 to Present
Three Credit Hours
A study of the work of major twentieth-century American
dramatists such as O’Neill, Williams, Miller, and Albee.

ENGL-535—African American Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of African American literature from the early days of
slavery, to the struggle for emancipation, to the twentieth-century
Harlem Renaissance and civil rights movement. Readings will cover
poetry, fiction, and drama, as well as autobiographies and cultural
commentaries.

ENGL-537— Contemporary British Fiction
Three Credit Hours

A study of the novels and short stories of major contemporary
British writers.
ENGL-550, 551—Special Topics in Composition or Language
Three Credit Hours
A study of a special author, period, topic, or problem in
composition or language which is outside the routine offerings of
the department. The subject for each course will be announced.

ENGL-552—Adolescent Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of literature for the adolescent, including methods of
introducing the major literary genres to the secondary school
student.

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�ENGL-553—Modern English Grammar

ENGL-563—Creative Writing—Fiction

Three Credit Hours
An intensive study of the syntax of Present Day English. The
course also includes a review of traditional grammar, focusing
primarily on the parts of speech. Special attention is given to
linguistic theory, particularly regarding the acquisition of language.

Three Credit Hours
Class discussion of student writing using twentieth-century fictional
works as models.

ENGL-554—History of the English Language
Three Credit Hours
A historical survey of the syntactic and phonological features of
Old, Middle, Early Modern, and Present Day English. Special
attention is given to the varieties of American English, particularly
African American Vernacular English.

ENGL-555—Literary Criticism
Three Credit Hours
A study of the major literary theories from ancient Greece to the
present and practical application of the theories to particular works
of literature. Special attention is given to semiotic theory as it
relates to the influence of language and visual images on thinking,
composing, and action.

ENGL-556—Theory and Practice of Teaching Composition
Three Credit Hours
A study of traditional and contemporary theories of the
composition process and applications of those theories to teaching
composition.

ENGL-557—Creative Writing—Poetry
Three Credit Hours
Class discussion of student writing using twentieth-century poems
as models.

ENGL-558—Technical and Professional Writing
Three Credit Hours
Principles and practice of technical communication as applied
to reports, technical papers, oral presentations, and business
communications.

ENGL-559—History and Theory of Rhetoric
Three Credit Hours
A study of language as a means of winning the assent, sympathy,
or cooperation of an audience. Includes contemporary rhetorical
theory and its development from classical rhetoric.

ENGL-560—Film Studies
Three Credit Hours
A study of films from a variety of nations and filmmakers.
Attention is given to how techniques of filmmaking such as
mise en scène, montage, and lighting communicate a filmmaker’s
construction of meaning. In some cases, comparisons may also
be made between films and their written sources to demonstrate
differing approaches to conveying comparable meaning.

ENGL-562—Workshop in Advanced Composition
Three Credit Hours
The study, discussion, and practice of advanced composition
techniques; including the use of computer technology for print
documents, audio-visual presentations, and web applications.

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ENGL-570—Topics in African American Literacy Genres
Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular genre of African American literature, suchas
drama, novels, or poetry. Topics will vary according to instructors.

ENGL-571—Topics in African American Literary Periods
Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular period of African American literature, such as
the Harlem Renaissance. Topics will vary according to instructors.

ENGL-572—Topics in Major African American Writers
Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular African American writer, such as Langston Hughes
or Toni Morrison. Topics will vary according to instructors.

ENGL-573—Special Topics in African American Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of a specific topic in African American literature that is not
a genre, period, or individual writer. Topics will vary according to
instructor.

ENGL-595—Methods and Materials for English Language Arts
Three Credit Hours
This course exposes students to theories and practices of teaching
English (to include reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing
and thinking) in grades 9-12, including preparation for reflective
practice and classroom-based teacher research. In-class instruction
is augmented by field experiences that expose students to the
professionalism of practicing ELA teachers and the realities of working
with a diverse population of students. This course is intended to
prepare candidates for a teaching internship. Prerequisites: EDUC501 and EDUC-592.
Note: This class is designed for students in the M.A.T. in English program; it
cannot be used for degree credit in the M.A. program that The Citadel offers
jointly with the College of Charleston.

ENGL-650—Principles of Literary Research
Three Credit Hours
Study of textual bibliography, research methods and resources, and
methods of presenting research.

ENGL-698—Tutorial
Three Credit Hours
Individual study of a given topic following a syllabus of readings,
papers, and other assignments prescribed by a faculty member
serving as director.

ENGL-699—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
Individual study of an agreed-upon topic under the direction
of a faculty member but following a course of reading and
other requirements proposed by the student and established by
negotiation with the director

�ENGL-700—Seminar
Three Credit Hours
Individual research into a scholarly or critical problem in literature,
composition, or language. Progress, methods, and results will be
shared with the class by presentation and discussion will lead to the
preparation of a single long paper.

ENGL-701—Thesis
Six Credit Hours
Completion of a formal master’s thesis under faculty direction.

ENGL-702—Internship
Three Credit Hours
A supervised field experience in which the student observes and
participates in a professional occupation related to the English degree.
The internship will consist of 300 hours of work and the completion
of a formal report. Permission of the graduate director required.
Graded on a pass/fail basis.

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�Master of Arts in History
Department of History, 843-953-5073
Dr. Katherine Grenier, grenierk@citadel.edu
Mission Statement:
The Citadel and the College of Charleston offer a joint Master of Arts
Degree in History providing each student with advanced specialized
work in one of the following areas: United States history, European
history, and Asian/African/Latin American history. The program has
a special emphasis on the history of the American South, the South
Carolina Lowcountry and the Atlantic World. The program serves
the needs of those interested in pursuing graduate studies in history.
Teachers who complete the program have a greater command of the
literature of a particular field. Others are prepared to do doctoral work
or pursue other advanced degrees, enter the field of public history, or
seek employment opportunities which require advanced training in
the humanities. The management of the program is vested in a Joint
Program Committee composed of representatives of the two history
departments. The directorship rotates between the two institutions.
Diplomas and other documents will indicate that the program is a
joint endeavor and will include the names of both institutions.

Admission Requirements:
1.

2.

3.

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5.
6.

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Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to the
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room
101.
Submit one official copy of a transcript directly from
each institution of higher learning attended, including
documentation of graduation from an accredited four-year
college or university.
Submit three letters of recommendation, normally from
former professors. Each reference should be as specific as
possible in analyzing the applicant’s potential for success
in the program. References should address the student’s
ability to design, conduct, and present research without
direct supervision, the ability to analyze complex data and
issues, and the ability to write effectively.
Submit evidence of ability to conduct research and present
findings. A term paper, honors thesis, or critical essay
from a graduate or upper-level course taken in college will
suffice. The evidence of writing should reflect the ability
to conceptualize a research theme, conduct research to
support an argument, and reach a justified conclusion.
The paper should demonstrate an ability to handle
documentation of evidence.
Submit an official copy of test scores of the Graduate
Record Examination or Miller Analogies Test. Tests must
have been taken within last five years.
Applicants are expected to have a cumulative undergraduate
GPR of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and a 3.0 in the major.
They are also expected to have 15 hours of history course
work beyond the initial survey along with a composite
GRE verbal and quantitative score exceeding 1000 (or
MAT score of 410). An applicant who fails to meet these

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requirements may be allowed to pursue course work as
a provisional student only upon application to the Joint
Program Committee. Upon completion of nine semester
hours, with no more than three hours in independent
study (HIST-770) and a minimum G.P.A. of 3.25, the
student may be admitted unconditionally. The student
must make this request in writing to the Joint Program
Committee. There is no guarantee that courses taken
in a non-degree status will be credited towards a degree
once a student gains provisional or regular admission.
Coursework taken to meet admission prerequisites will
not count towards degree requirements.
The Admissions Committee will consider complete
applications for the program on the following dates:
March 1st for the summer or fall semester
October 1st for the spring term

Program Requirements:
In consultation with an advisor, each degree candidate will develop a
plan of study which includes course work at both institutions. The plan
of study must be submitted to the Program Director upon completion
of the first six hours or the first semester of graduate work.
In addition to lectures and examinations, graduate courses demand
wide reading, thorough research, and advanced historical writing. Only
graduate students admitted to the M.A. program will be automatically
enrolled, but non-degree students and exceptional undergraduates—
upper division majors in history and related disciplines—may be
enrolled in 500-level courses. For this, however, they will need
permission from the instructor and are expected to have a minimum
GPA of 3.4 in history courses. No more than two 500-level courses
may be taken by an undergraduate. 600- and 700-level courses are for
M.A. program students exclusively. Work expected of juniors and
seniors will not be as great as that expected of the graduate students.
The qualitative expectations remain the same for all students.

Required Program:
The Master of Arts in History is conferred upon those candidates
who successfully complete an approved program of study consisting
of a minimum of thirty-three (33) semester hours of graduate credit
with a cumulative GPR of 3.0. The distribution of courses follows
this general scheme:
Major concentration: 18 hours
Minor concentration: 6 hours
Historiography: 3 hours
Third concentration: 3 hours*
Electives: 3 hours**
The program offers two tracks, according to students’ career goals.
1. Thesis track students must take HIST-801, HIST-802 and
successfully defend their thesis. (These courses count towards
the 18 hours in the major concentration.)
2. Non-thesis track students must take two research seminars,
preferably within their area of concentration, and a
comprehensive exam in their major field.
*All students must take at least three hours in each concentration
offered by the program (US, Europe, World).
**In history or a related discipline in the humanities or social sciences.

�Students must obtain prior approval from their campus program
director to take a non-history elective. A specific number of courses
must be distributed between both institutions.
All students are encouraged to attain proficiency in a foreign language.
There is no formal requirement for all students in the program
to demonstrate language proficiency at a certain level. However,
depending upon the program, a candidate may be required by the
advisor to demonstrate mastery of an appropriate foreign language,
indicated by the satisfactory use of source material or literature in the
relevant foreign language in seminar or research work.

Concentration in African American Studies:
Students who elect this option must meet all the normal requirements
by the master’s degree. In addition, they must complete one of the two
courses of study below and all courses must meet the approval of the
graduate program director.
Thesis Option:
• 6 hours in African American oriented history
• 3 approved hours in another discipline
• 6 hours in an African American oriented thesis
Non-Thesis Option:
• 9 hours in African American oriented history
• 3 approved hours in another discipline
• 3 hours in African American oriented independent study or
similar (i.e., research seminar)
Three hours of independent study on an African American topic may
be included as part of the nine hours of course work.

List of Courses:
(Non-degree, MAT, and exceptional undergraduate students may enroll
in 500 level courses only, space permitting.)

HIST-502—Colonial America and the American Revolution to
1789
Three Credit Hours
The motives of colonization; the evolution of self-government;
the extension of the frontier; economic, social, and religious life;
imperial rivalries; the causes of the Revolution; the War for American
Independence; problems of the Confederation; and the establishment
of the Federal Union.

HIST-503—The Jeffersonian and Nationalist Period
Three Credit Hours
A study of American history, 1800-1850, with an emphasis on the clash
of Federalist and Jeffersonian principles; emerging political and cultural
nationalism; the war of 1812; the influence of Jacksonian Democracy
on political, social, and economic life; growing sectionalism and the
Mexican War.

HIST-504—Civil War and Reconstruction
Three Credit Hours
The political, economic, diplomatic, and military history of the
United States, 1850-1877, emphasizing the forces that tend to bind
or disrupt the Union and including a detailed account of the war
and its consequences.

HIST-506—The U.S. in the Twentieth Century
Three Credit Hours
A study of the efforts to fulfill the democratic vision in the era of
wars and depressions, accelerating technological innovation, material
progress, and cultural change.

HIST-521—The American South
Three Credit Hours
The political, social, and economic development of the South from
the 1820s to the present with an emphasis on the region within the
national context as one of both change and continuity.

HIST-522—South Carolina History
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the political, economic, social, and intellectual
development of South Carolina from its discovery to the present,
with emphasis on the relation of the state to the South and to the
nation.

HIST-523—Afro-American History
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the history of black Americans in the United
States, with emphasis on the social forces underlying transition from
West Africa to the New World, from slavery to freedom, and from
rural to urban life. Topics to be discussed include the Atlantic slave
trade, American slave societies, maroon communities, free blacks
in the antebellum United States, Reconstruction and free labor,
colonization, emigration, and urban migration.

HIST-532—Ancient Greece
Three Credit Hours
Greek civilization from its beginning to Alexander the Great. Emphasis
on political, economic, social, and intellectual movements.
.

HIST-533—Ancient Rome
Three Credit Hours
Roman history from its beginning until the Age of Constantine.
Emphasis on political and social developments in the Republic and
the early empire.

HIST-535—Medieval Europe
Three Credit Hours
European social, political, economic, and religious institutions and
cultural and intellectual phenomena in the light of the changing
historical environment from the end of the Ancient World to the
Renaissance.

HIST-537—Renaissance and Reformation
Three Credit Hours
The Renaissance as a European-wide movement emanating from the
Italian peninsula; the crisis of the church medieval and the rise of
the Renaissance papacy; Humanism, with special emphasis on the
great painters, architects, and sculptors such as Giotto, Brunelleschi,
Donatello, Botticelli, da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo; the
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�Renaissance city-states, Machiavelli, and the Renaissance monarchies
of France, England, Spain, and the Holy Roman Empire; the
continuing crisis of the church medieval and the religious upheavals
of Protestantism; the work of Luther, Calvin, Zwingli, and the
Anabaptists; the Catholic Reformation.

HIST-541—Enlightenment and French Revolution
Three Credit Hours
The major social, political, and cultural changes in Europe from
the death of Louis XIV to the fall of Napoleon. Topics include the
intellectual history of the Enlightenment; the causes of the Revolution;
the development of radical ideologies; social and political instability;
the French impact on Europe; and the achievements of Napoleon as
civil administrator, military strategist, and commander.

HIST-542—Nineteenth-Century Europe

HIST-572—Precolonial Africa
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the precolonial history of sub-Saharan Africa.
Special attention will be focused on the growth of Islam in West
Africa, the East African city-states and kingdoms, and the upheaval
in nineteenth-century southern Africa. African slavery and the slavetrade will also be considered.

HIST-573—Modern Africa
Three Credit Hours
A history of the development of Africa during the modern period,
including European penetration, the Colonial era, African resistance
and independence, and contemporary issues.

HIST-577—Modern Middle East

Three Credit Hours
Europe from Waterloo to Sarajevo; political reaction and reform; the
Industrial Revolution with its economic, social, and political effects;
nationalism and the renewed interest in imperialism; other factors in
international rivalries and the coming of World War I.

Three Credit Hours
Tradition, modernization, and change in the contemporary Islamic
World. The impact of nationalism, secularism, and westernization in
the Middle East, from the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire and
the emergence of successor states to the Arab-Israeli conflict, the oil
crisis, and Great Power confrontation.

HIST-543—Twentieth-Century Europe

HIST-582—China to 1800

Three Credit Hours
An examination of the origins and consequences of two World Wars
on the major European states; the political, social, and economic
development of those states and their relative positions today.

Three Credit Hours
A survey of traditional Chinese history from earliest times to 1800.
Emphasis is placed upon intellectual development against the
background of social, political, and economic transformations.

HIST-545—History of Modern Russia

HIST-583—Modern China

Three Credit Hours
History of the development of Tsarist absolutism under the Romanov
dynasty and of the religious, social, and economic institutions of the
Tsarist state. Intensive treatment of the 1917 Revolution; the rise and
fall of the Soviet empire.

Three Credit Hours
A study of Chinese history from 1800 to the present, emphasizing
the transformation of the Confucian universal empire into a modern
national state. The course will focus on the problems of imperialism,
nationalism, revolution, the rise of communism, the proletarian
Cultural Revolution, and the Four Modernizations in post-Mao
China.

HIST-551—Women in the Western World
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the ideas, institutions, and events in Western
Civilization which specifically affected women. Lectures and
readings will be organized topically rather than geographically or
chronologically. Areas to be examined include religion, education, sex
and marriage, the family, work, feminist and suffragist movements.

HIST-586—Japan to 1800
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the political, economic, and cultural development of
Japan from earliest times to 1800, with emphasis on the borrowing
and adaptation of Chinese culture and the development of a unique
Japanese civilization.

HIST-562—Colonial Latin America
Three Credit Hours
A survey of Spanish and Portuguese colonial America to 1825. Topics
include native populations on the eve of conquest; exploration and
conquest by Europeans; the development of multiracial societies; the
colonial economies; the institutions of Ibero-American empires; the
social, economic, and intellectual roots of revolution; independence
movements.

HIST-587—Modern Japan

HIST-563—Modern Latin America

*HIST-590—Special Topics in U.S. History

Three Credit Hours
A survey of Spanish and Portuguese America since the wars for
independence. Topics include the aftermath of the independence
movements, incorporation into the international economy, changing
social organization, race relations, the search for political stability,
the role of the military, 20th century revolutionary movements,
intellectual currents.

Three Credit Hours
Examples include Turning Points in American History, the Progressive
Era, the Social and Cultural Transformation of the 1920s, etc.

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Three Credit Hours
A study of modern Japanese history from 1800 to the present,
with emphasis on the creation of the modern state, the impact of
Western civilization on Japanese culture, Japan’s experience with
liberalism and militarism, with Japanese imperialism, and the postwar
transformation.

�*HIST-591—Special Topics in European History

HIST-710—Research Seminar in U.S. History

Three Credit Hours
Examples include Georgian Britain, Edwardian Britain, the European
Left and Labor, etc.

Three Credit Hours
A topical seminar that focuses on a central historical problem with a
major research paper required. Primary sources are utilized whenever
possible.

*HIST-592—Special Topics in Latin American Asian/African
History

HIST-720—Research Seminar in Lowcountry Studies

Three Credit Hours
A course that concentrates upon an important historical period or
topic within one of four principal regions: Latin America and the
Caribbean, Asia, Africa, or the Middle East.

Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary seminar designed to acquaint students with the
historical methods necessary to pursue successfully a research topic.
This will entail an introduction to primary sources.

*HIST-593—Special Topics in Peace, War, and Diplomacy

HIST-740—Research Seminar in European History

Three Credit Hours
Examples include World War I, the Vietnam War, Diplomacy of the
American Civil War, etc.

Three Credit Hours
A topical seminar focused upon a central historical problem with a
major research paper required.

HIST-610—Special Topics in U.S. History

HIST-760—Research Seminar in Asian/ African/Latin American History

Three Credit Hours
Examples include the Depression and New Deal; Business, Labor and
Economic History; Social and Cultural History.

HIST-620—Special Topics in Lowcountry Studies
Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary course organized around a specific topic
(e.g., Education, the Environment of the Lowcountry, Plantation
Culture, Gullah, the Caribbean Origins of the Lowcountry). This
interdisciplinary course will allow a student to explore an area of
specific interest.

Three Credit Hours
A topical seminar focused upon a central historical problem within
one of four principal regions: Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia,
Africa, or the Middle East. A major research paper will be required.

HIST-770—Independent Study in History
Three Credit Hours
Repeatable once.

HIST-801-802—Master’s Thesis
Six Credit Hours

HIST-630—Special Topics in Peace, War, and Diplomacy
Three Credit Hours
Examples include The Diplomacy of the American Revolution,
Disarmament during the 1920s, etc. This course may be offered as
HIST 660 (3) for topics in European history and as HIST 680 (3) for
topics in Asian, African, or Latin American history.

HIST-640—Special Topics in European History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include Social and Cultural History, the Scientific
Revolution, the Age of Louis XIV, etc.

HIST-650—Special Topics in British History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include The English Reformation, the English Civil War,
the Victorian Age, etc.

HIST-670—Special Topics in Asian/African/ Latin American
History
Three Credit Hours
A course that concentrates upon an important historical period or
topic within one of four principal regions: Latin America and the
Caribbean, Asia, Africa, or the Middle East.

HIST-691—Historiography
Three Credit Hours
The core course. Examines various methods of gathering historical
data and issues of conceptualization and interpretation. The course
thus seeks to develop in students critical awareness and expertise
based on familiarity with a variety of historical techniques, methods,
and concepts.

*These 500-level special topics courses are designed primarily for
the brief summer terms each with an enrollment of up to twenty
(20) students. Lectures are accompanied by some discussion of the
readings, and usually a short paper of 10 to 15 pages is required.
In contrast, the comparable 600-level special topics courses (i.e.,
HIST-610, 630, 640, and 670) are restricted to fifteen (15) M.A.
students and normally are conducted as seminars with discussions
of assigned readings in the scholarly literature. Emphasis is placed
upon the analysis and synthesis of diverse historical materials, and
a longer research paper of 20 to 25 pages is required on a suitable
topic in the historiography of the field. In general, these distinctions
in size, methodology, and assignments apply to all 500 and 600-level
courses.

Courses for the MAT Degree
HIST-560—History of the Non-Western World
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the histories of East Asia, Meso-America,
the Middle East, South Asia, and Sub-Sahara Africa. It examines the development of each area’s political, social, and cultural
traditions and institutions. Close attention is devoted to social
values, reilgious beliefts, and cultural practices. Particular emphasis is given to how contact with the West irrevocably altered
each region. (This course does not count towards the requirements for the M.A. in History.)

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�HIST-594—Historiography for Social Studies Teachers
Three Credit Hours
Designed for social studies and history teachers in the secondary and middle schools, this course seeks to familiarize students
with the history of historical writing and the tools of a practicing historian. The course will examine the various methods of
gathering historical data and conceptualizing and interpreting
historical information. (This course does not count towards the
requirements for the M.A. in History.)
HIST-692—Teaching of History and Social Sciences
Three Credit Hours
Organization, methods, and procedures for teaching history and the
social studies in the secondary and middle schools.

Department of Psychology
Graduate Programs
The Department of Psychology offers two graduate psychology
programs, one in Clinical Counseling (MA only) and the other in
School Psychology (MA and Ed.S.). The two programs share 27 credit
hours. These courses reflect the Department’s recognition that all
branches of psychology revolve around a common knowledge base
with specializations being an extension beyond that base.
The Department of Psychology espouses a philosophical perspective
of training and practice that stresses an empirical and applied
approach to addressing psychosocial problems of clients. Most
faculty members are engaged in clinical practice, research efforts,
or both. Faculty members’ activities are guided by a scientistpractitioner model, which emphasizes a scholarly approach to
applications of psychology.
The Clinical Counseling program offers graduate education at the
master’s degree level for those interested in becoming professional
counselors in community agencies, including college counseling
centers, hospitals, mental health, and social services agencies.
The program is accredited by the State Department of Education
in South Carolina and the Masters in Psychology Accreditation
Council (MPAC), and it is a member of the Council of Applied
Masters Programs in Psychology (CAMPP). Students enrolled in
the Clinical Counseling program work to achieve a Master of Arts
in Psychology degree by completing a total of 54 credit hours. The
program includes 30 credit hours of core courses, 12 hours of
advanced courses, 3 hours of electives, and 9 hours of field work.
Field work is completed in agencies throughout the tri-county
area and involves a 150-hour practicum and 600-hour internship.
Students completing the Clinical Counseling program meet the
educational requirements for licensure as Professional Counselors
in South Carolina.
The School Psychology program is built around the model of
the data-based problem-solver at the individual, organizational,
and systems levels in schools, with an emphasis on the efficacy of
outcomes for clients served. The program involves 75-semester
hours of credit, and it leads to the Education Specialist (Ed.S.)
degree and certification as a “School Psychologist II” in South
Carolina and National Certification as a School Psychologist. The
School Psychology program is fully accredited by the National
Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Students can apply for
the award of a Master of Arts in Psychology degree after completing
39 semester hours from the School Psychology Program of Studies
and receiving the approval of the Director of the School Psychology
program and the Head of the Department of Psychology. PSYC
599, Thesis, MUST be completed as part of those 39 hours. It
should be noted that students are not eligible for certification as a
school psychologist at the Masters level (i.e., this is not a terminal
degree). Information regarding both of these programs can be found
on The Citadel’s Psychology Department website at
www.citadel.edu/academics/psyc/.

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�Master of Arts in Psychology:
Clinical Counseling
Department of Psychology, 843-953-5320
Dr. William G. Johnson
will.johnson@citadel.edu

Mission Statement:
The mission of the Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical
Counseling program at The Citadel is to prepare students to
become scholarly practitioners of psychosocial counseling in
community agencies, including college counseling centers,
hospitals, mental health centers, and social services agencies.
The program emphasizes the application of theories of human
development, psychopathology, and behavior change to
psychosocial problems of a diverse population of individuals
and families seeking mental health services in the community.
The program’s model blends didactic and experiential training
to facilitate students’ ability to utilize an empirical approach to
assessment, goal development, intervention, and evaluation of
services for a wide range of individuals and families experiencing
a variety of psychosocial difficulties. It is the expectation of the
program that students will be trained to be competent and ethical
professional service providers who will apply a scholarly perspective
as well as compassion and caring to their work.

Admission Requirements:
Admission to the Clinical Counseling Program is based on a
competitive review of all application materials. All applicants must
request admission packets from CGC and submit for review:
1.

2.

3.
4.
5.

An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university. Minimum requirements
for consideration include an overall undergraduate grade
point average of 3.0 (or graduate grade point average of 3.0)
and 12 credit hours in psychology. A score of 600 on the
GRE Subject Examination in Psychology is acceptable in
lieu of the credit hour requirement;
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score of 1000
(minimum of 450 on verbal and quantitative section) or a
score of 410 or higher on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
(score of 50 if taken prior to October 2004); Current within
five years of application;
A completed admissions questionnaire;
Two letters of reference.
Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to the The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.

Students requesting a transfer from another Master’s program
must provide documentation of a GRE or MAT score (copies are
acceptable) in order to complete requirements for application to
the Program.

Application materials can be requested from The Citadel Graduate
College, The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina 29409: (843)
953-5089 or online at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege. All
application requirements must be met and materials submitted to
The Citadel Graduate College by March 15 to be considered for
fall admission in the Clinical Counseling Program.

Program Requirements:
The Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical Counseling curriculum
provides instruction in the theory and practice of counseling from
a psychological perspective. The curriculum consists of a total of 54
credit hours, including 30 credit hours of core courses, 12 hours
of advanced courses, 3 hour elective, and 9 hours of fieldwork.
Fieldwork is completed in agencies throughout the tri-county
area and involves a 150-hour practicum and 600-hour internship.
Students who successfully complete this program (and take Career
Counseling as one of their elective courses) meet the educational
requirements for professional licensure as a Professional Counselor
in South Carolina. The program addresses the development of
counseling skills in a variety of treatment modalities, including
individual, family and group. While some graduates have sought
and gained admission to doctoral programs, the program is designed
as a terminal masters degree program. The program is a member
of the Council of Applied Master’s Programs in Psychology and
is accredited by the Masters in Psychology Accreditation Council.
Students must abide by the Ethical Principles of Psychologists
and Code of Conduct of the American Psychological Association
throughout their enrollment.
The MA degree will be conferred on students who have successfully
completed the requirements of the program with a minimum GPA
of 3.0. For the elective thesis option, a written presentation as well
as oral defense of the student’s research before a faculty committee is
required. All students must successfully complete a comprehensive
examination after completing their ten core courses (see below) and
must complete a written and oral presentation of a case study for
a panel of faculty members as part of the internship requirement
in order to complete the program. Students must complete all
course requirements within a 5-year period from the date of initial
enrollment. No more than 12 hours of graduate credit taken as nondegree-seeking student will be applied toward program requirements.

Required program for Clinical Counseling
Students:
Core Courses:
Course
PSYC-500
PSYC-501
PSYC-507
PSYC-508
PSYC-514
PSYC-523
PSYC-525
PSYC-549
PSYC-553
PSYC-561

Credit
Human Growth and Development , 3 hours.
Principles of Cognitive and Behavioral Change,
3 hours
General Psychopathology: Assessment and
Differential Diagnosis, 3 hours
Counseling and Personality Theories, 3 hours
Ethics and Mental Health Law, 3 hours
Statistics and Research Design, 3 hours
Basic Counseling Techniques, 3 hours
Applied Measurement Techniques, 3 hours
Introduction to Family Dynamics, 3 hours
Social-multicultural Perspectives, 3 hours

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�Students completing the Clinical Counseling curriculum must
complete a comprehensive examination successfully to be
permitted to take the following Advanced Courses:

Advanced Courses:
Course
PSYC-552
PSYC-611
PSYC-643
PSYC-644
PSYC-629
PSYC-651
PSYC-652
Electives:
PSYC-557
PSYC-602
PSYC-603
PSYC-555
PHED-511
EDUC-550

Credit
Group Counseling Techniques, 3 hours
Clinical and Professional Issues in Counseling,
3 hours
Contemporary Psychological Assessment and .
Psychotherapy, 3 hours
Advanced Counseling Techniques, 3 hours
Practicum: Clinical Counseling, 3 hours
Internship I, 3 hours
Internship II, 3 hours
Counseling &amp; Psychotherapy for Couples,
3 hours
Social and Biological Basis of Child and
Adolescent Behavior, 3 hours
Affective and Cognitive Interventions:
Child/Adolescent, 3 hours
Special Topics: Alcohol and Substance
Abuse Counseling, 3 hours
Special Topics: Sports Psychology, 3 hours
Career Counseling, 3 hours (Required for ......
Licensed Professional Counselor)

Field Placement Requirements:
Clinical Counseling students complete one 150-hour practicum
and one 600-hour internship providing clinical services in a
community agency subsequent to successful completion of PSYC643 and PSYC 552. Field placement opportunities are available
in many agencies within the tri-county area and are listed on the
website. Field placement sites may require a background check
prior to beginning training.
Students who have completed graduate work elsewhere but who
desire admission to one of the Clinical Counseling practicum/
internships for licensure or professional development reasons must
receive formal approval by the Clinical Counseling Committee.
Additionally, such students will be required to take the following
three courses at The Citadel prior to admission to practicum:
PSYC-508 Counseling and Personality Theories
PSYC-552 Group Counseling Techniques
PSYC-643 Contemporary Psychological Assessment and
Psychotherapy
PSYC-644 Advanced Counseling Techniques
The Citadel has adopted this policy because of its ethical
responsibilities to practicum agencies, the clients of the agencies,
and to the students. Without this background of experience with
students, The Citadel is not in a viable position to attest to the
student’s readiness for the practicum/internship placement.
List of Psychology Courses begins on Page 72.

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Specialist in Education in School
Psychology
Department of Psychology, 843-953-5320
Dr. Kerry Lassiter, lassiterk@citadel.edu

Mission:
The mission of the Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) program in
School Psychology is to prepare students to become scientist
practitioners. This model sees the school psychologist as a databased problem solver at the individual, the group, and the systems
level. The concept includes the interaction of the student in the
classroom, the school system, the family and the community.
The Ed.S. degree emphasizes application of psychological
principles, knowledge, and skills in relating to the process and
problems of education. The program is approved by the South
Carolina Department of Education, and graduates are eligible for
certification at the School Psychologist II level in South Carolina.
The program is also accredited by the National Association of
School Psychologists (NASP, 2003).

Admission Requirements:
Admission to the School Psychology Program is based on a
competitive review of application materials. All applicants must
submit for review:
1. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate and graduate work directly from an
accredited college or university. Minimum requirements for
consideration include an overall undergraduate grade point
average of 3.0 (or graduate grade point average of 3.0);
2. A current (within five years of application) Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) score of at least 1000 (minimum of 450
on each section). The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) can be
substituted for GRE scores with prior permission from the
Coordinator of Admissions (953-5320). A score of at least
410 or higher on the MAT is required.
3. A completed admissions questionnaire (www.citadel.edu/
graduatecollege/forms;
4. Two letters of reference;
5. Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to the The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
Application materials can be requested from The Citadel Graduate
College, The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina 29409: (843) 9535089 or online at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege. All application
requirements must be completed and materials submitted to The
Citadel Graduate College by March 15th.

�Program Requirements:
The Ed.S. degree in School Psychology consists of 75 semester
hours with 4 interacting components:
1. Core knowledge courses focusing on psychological foundations
with emphasis on the role, functions, and scope of the profession of
school psychology (30 hours).
a. PSYC 500: Human Growth and Development
b. PSYC 501: Principles of Behavior and Cognitive
Change
c. PSYC 507: General Psychopathology:Assessment &amp;
Differential Diagnosis
d. PSYC 508: Counseling and Personality Theories
e. PSYC 512: Ethics, Roles, &amp; Law
f. PSYC 523: Statistics &amp; Research Design
g. PSYC 525: Basic Counseling Techniques
h. PSYC 549: Applied Measurement Techniques
i. PSYC 553: Introduction to Family Dynamics
j. PSYC 561: Social-multicultural Perspectives
2. Advanced knowledge and skills courses which emphasize the
knowledge and skills more specific to educational settings (30
hours).
a. PSYC 502: Psychological &amp; Educational
Exceptionalities:Child/Adolescent
b. PSYC 503: Objective Assessment
c. PSYC 504: Special Techniques in Assessment
d. PSYC 505: Personality, Social, &amp; Emotional
Assessment
e. PSYC 602: Social &amp; Biological Basis of Child
&amp;Adolescent Behavior
f. PSYC 605: Systems Theory &amp; Consultation:
Prevention and Intervention*
g. PSYC 606: Educational Interventions*
h. PSYC 607: Behavioral and Emotional Interventions*
i. PSYC 612: Reading Assessment and Interventions
j. PSYC 620: Contemporary Issues in School Psychology
*Course taught in conjunction with Practicum in Consultation.
Students are required to complete a consultation project in the
public schools.
3. Courses critical to functioning as a data-based problem-solver
which provide supervised, hands-on training in assessment and
intervention skills within school settings (12 hours).
Prerequisite: Students can not begin this block of courses until
they have officially been admitted into the School Psychology
Program and completed all prerequisites.
a. PSYC 615: Practicum in School Psychology I
b. PSYC 616: Practicum in School Psychology II
c. PSYC 617: Consultation &amp; Intervention Practicum I
d. PSYC 618: Consultation &amp; Intervention Practicum II
e. PSYC 621: Internship in School Psychology I
f. PSYC 622: Internship in School Psychology II
*NOTE: PSYC 615/617 &amp; 616/618 are co-requisites
4. Experience as a scientist practitioner in gathering and analyzing
data (3 hours).
a. PSYC 599: Thesis (must be completed prior to award
of the M.A.)
Students in the School Psychology program who successfully complete
the 75 semester hours and other Program requirements (see Handbook

of School Psychology) are awarded the Ed.S. degree. Students must
complete all course requirements within a 5-year period from the date
of initial enrollment. Internship requirements must be completed
within 2 years of the completion of course work or 7 years from
date of initial enrollment. Students may apply for a Master of Arts
in Psychology degree after completion of 39 semester hours from
the School Psychology Program of Studies, 3 of which must be the
thesis.

Field-Based Placement Requirements:
School Psychology students must complete all course work before
placement in an internship setting (including thesis). Students
will be required to spend a minimum of 1200 clock hours in a
supervised internship and complete these hours within 2 years.
To meet South Carolina requirements, students who plan to
complete an internship must apply through the South Carolina
Department of Education (SCDOE) for an internship certificate.
Further, to meet these requirements, internship candidates must
submit an Application for Internship, Teacher Certification
Application, SCDOE required fees, a copy of their social security
card, and fingerprints for FBI/SLED background check to the
Internship Coordinator of School Psychology for submission to the
SCDOE by the deadline for the intended semester of Internship
(January 15 fo Fall Semester internship and May 1 for Spring
internship).
Other field-based experiences may require a criminal background
check prior to field placement.

Program Sequence:
PSYC 503, 504, 505, and 615/616 must be taken in prescribed
sequence, with each course building on the preceding one
incrementally. The intervention courses (PSYC 605, 606, 607
and 617/618) must be completed prior to (or taken concurrently
with) PSYC 615/616 (Practicum in School Psychology I/II) to allow
for further practical experience with intervention skills within
the schools. Please note that ALL full-time school psychology
students must be enrolled in PSYC 503 during their first Fall
semester enrolled in order to avoid an extension of their course
work by one year.

Attendance Policy:
The Catalog of The Citadel Graduate College delineates a general
policy regarding class attendance. Students are expected to be familiar
with this general attendance policy. Unless stated differently in course
syllabi, this general policy is in effect and course instructors can fail
a student who misses more than 20% of classes.
The Graduate program in School Psychology is, by its nature, an
applied practitioner program leading to anticipated passing scores on
the PRAXIS II and certification as a practicing School Psychologist in
South Carolina. A number of the courses are designed to facilitate
the acquisition of hands-on experiences with various diagnostic,
evaluation, and intervention techniques where skill acquisition is
based on instructor demonstrations and modeling, guided individual
and group practice and participation by the student, role playing,
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�and group activities, such as simulations, that build the necessary
foundations for the acquisition of the basic skills necessary to the
practice of the profession of School Psychology. In these courses,
a strict absence policy has been adopted by the Program to ensure
that learning experiences are not compromised. Specifically, those
courses that fall under this absence policy are as follows: PSYC 503,
PSYC 504, PSYC 505, PSYC 512, PSYC 615/616, PSYC 617/618,
PSYC 605, PSYC 606, PSYC 621, and PSYC 622. Students enrolled
in these classes are advised to consult their syllabus and instructor
for more specific details

List of all Psychology Graduate Courses:
PSYC-500—Human Growth and Development
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the principles of human development with
emphasis on the contributions of biological, social, psychological,
and multicultural influences as applied to an understanding of
cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development across the
life-span. Particular emphasis will be given to the psychobiological
nature and social context of development as well as cultural and
ethnic variations impacting on developmental processes.

PSYC-501—Principles of Behavior and Cognitive Change
Three Credit Hours
This course will provide a systematic review of key concepts and
principles of contemporary behavior and social learning theory.
This material serves as a backdrop for an examination of a functional
analytic approach to behavioral assessment and cognitive-behavioral
therapeutic interventions. The theoretical rationale and empirical
basis of traditional and more recently developed cognitive-behavioral
interventions will be reviewed. Examples of these interventions
include exposure techniques, contingency management, child-parent
training, social skills training, cognitive therapy interventions,
motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy,
mindfulness, and dialectical behavioral therapy.

PSYC-502—Psychological and Educational Exceptionalities:
Children and Adolescents
Three Credit Hours
This course is an overview of child and adolescent educational and
behavioral disorders. The course will focus on definition, etiology,
epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment/intervention. Overlap and
distinguishing characteristics of educationally and psychiatrically
defined disorders (e.g., DSM-IV) will be emphasized.

PSYC-503—Objective Assessment
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to data collection in the School Psychology
program’s data-based problem-solving model. It is an introduction
to the administration, scoring, and interpretation of measures
of intelligence and visual-motor abilities. The student will have
practical experiences in the use of appropriate instruments. Each
student must demonstrate proficiency with these instruments
with emphasis on utilizing this information within the data-based
problem-solving model, particularly the problem definition,
problem analysis and intervention planning stages.
Prerequisite: Officially admitted into School Psychology Program

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PSYC-504—Special Techniques in Assessment
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to data collection in the School Psychology
program’s data-based problem-solving model. It is an advanced
assessment course, building on skills learned in PSYC503, where
students gain practical experience with intelligence, achievement,
visual-motor measures as well as adaptive behavior and preschool
assessment. Emphasis is on integrating information from all
sources (i.e., problem analysis)into information utilized in
intervention planning within the problem-solving model.
Prerequisite: Objective Assessment (PSYC 503).

PSYC-505—Personality, Social, and Emotional Assessment
Three Credit Hours
Students will have direct experiences in assessment and evaluation
with a focus on several diagnostic systems and methodologies
(e.g., DSM-IV, IDEA, etc.). Emphasis will be on acquiring and
interpreting information on behavior tendancies and styles with
special attention to school age children and youth. Students will
gain practical experience in the use and interpretation of objective,
projective, and observational techniques. Practical experiences
will be integrated with analysis of the literature relating to legal
issues, validity of data, and clinical studies. Emphasis will be on
utilization of such information in a model that emphasizes databased problem solving, planning and intervention at multiple
levels across systems.
Prerequisites: Objective Assessment (PSYC-503) and Special
Techniques in Assessment (PSYC-504).

PSYC-507—General Psychopathology Assessment and
Differential Diagnosis
Three Credit Hours
A study of the major mental illnesses delineated in DSM-IV. The
course will have a particular focus on differential and overlapping
symptomatology within and across major classes of disorders.
Models of assessment will be matched with specific symptom
patterns. Continuity and overlap of normal and deviant behavior
will be recognized. Additionally, students will examine the
etiological and epidemiological factors in psychopathology.

PSYC-508—Counseling and Personalities Theories
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide a balanced and systematic
study of the major counseling and personality theories. The
course will integrate personality theory (including assessment and
research techniques), and normal, and abnormal personality with
a particular emphasis on therapeutic application of the major
theories of counseling intervention.
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500).

PSYC-512—Ethics, Roles, and Law
Three Credit Hours
This course will provide a survey of the field of school psychology.
The role and function of the school psychologist, legal, ethical and
professional issues in school psychology will be topics covered in
this course. Field experiences, research methods and contemporary
trends in school psychology will also be addressed. Students
will be oriented to a data-based problem-solving model of school
psychology that is empirically driven and intervention focused
within an ecological framework. An important outcome for this
course is to foster participant’s dispositions towards appreciating

�the diverse opportunities for school psychologists to positively
impact communities, and to value implementing best practices as a
school psychologist.

factors associated with groups; and methods/procedures used in
group counseling/psychotherapy.
Prerequisite: The student must have completed all core courses

PSYC-514— Ethics and Mental Health Law

PSYC-553—Introduction to Family Dynamics

Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide the Clinical Counseling student
with a broad overview of professional issues related to counseling,
including reference to current and historical role issues and
emphasis on matters of ethics and mental health law related to the
counseling profession. Particular attention will be
given to the examination of ethical principles and mental health
law relevant to the potential conflicts/dilemmas arising in the
course of counseling practice (e.g., suicide, homicide, role conflict,
multiple relationships, etc.). Issues specific to service delivery
to minorities and special populations will be addressed, as will
possible ethical conflicts arising within particular
counseling modalities (e.g., marital and family counseling, group
counseling).

Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to serve as an introduction to the various
schools of family therapy. Students will study the historical context
and underlying pragmatic assumptions inherent in the diverse schools.
Students will survey the major contributors to each theoretical
perspective and examine techniques unique to each perspective.
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Developement (PSYC-500).

PSYC-555—Special Topics in Psychology
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide service providers and students with
information and knowledge regarding contemporary psychological
and social problems. Various topics will be offered as the need arises.
This course varies across semesters. Students must obtain approval
from their advisor to include this course as an elective.

PSYC-523—Statistics and Research Design
Three Credit Hours
Course will focus on descriptive and inferential statistics as tools
for exploration of quantitative research methods. Students will
develop competence in generating basic research designs to answer
questions in schools, agencies, and practice.

PSYC-525—Basic Counseling Techniques
Three Credit Hours
Course focuses on fundamental skills of interviewing, assessment,
case conceptualization, and intervention. These preparatory skills
are taught through role-play and other practical approaches. The
course is practice-oriented and designed to assist the student in
developing professional skills. The student will be involved in
analyzing his or her own counseling style and performance.
Prerequisites: completion of all or concurrent registration in:
Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500), Principles
of Cognitive and Behavioral Change (PSYC-501), General
Psychopathology (PSYC-507), and Counseling and Personality
Theories (PSYC-508).

PSYC-549—Applied Measurement Techniques
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare students to become intelligent
users of assessment information within the clinical decision-making
process. The primary focus is on understanding the philosophical
and statistical properties of measurement instruments, developing
an understanding of the advantages and limitations of assessment
approaches, enhancing sensitivity to social and ethical issues in
assessment, and using an integrative approach for applying the
results of assessment to diagnosis and the clinical decision-making
process.

PSYC-552—Group Counseling Techniques
Three Credit Hours
This course provides students with an understanding of the role
of the group counseling/psychotherapy modality in therapeutic
settings. Focus is on the major components of group counseling/
psychotherapy, including: client selection and preparation for group;
attributes and behaviors of effective group counselors; group dynamics
and group processes; stages of group development; therapeutic

PSYC-557—Counseling and Psychotherapy for Couples
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide an overview of the major theories of
relationship psychotherapy and technical interventions utilized within
the major approaches to couples counseling. The development aspects
of family and couples counseling will be reviewed and special course
topics will include spouse abuse, divorce mediation and adjustment,
and ethical considerations. The training activities provided in
this course will include diagnosis of family problems, assessment
techniques, case presentations, enactments, and other experimental
work. Video use and analysis are significant parts of the course.
Prerequisite: Family Dynamics (PSYC-553).

PSYC-561—Social-Multicultural Perspectives
Three Credit Hours
This course uses principles of social psychology to examine the
influences of cultural, ethnic, minority, gender, and life-styles on
psychological, educational and social development. Particular
attention will be focused on variations in experiences and perceptions
of individuals from divergent backgrounds as these impact on
educational and psychological environments. Students will be
provided practical experiences that will enable them to shift focus
from their own perspectives.
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Developement (PSYC-500).

PSYC-599—Thesis
Three Credit Hours
A supervised applied research project related to a topic or issue in
psychology. A prospectus, to be approved by the supervising faculty
member, shall detail the nature of the study and the methodology to
be used. The thesis shall be submitted according to designated format,
and its acceptance (and the award of credit) shall depend upon an
oral defense before departmental faculty. The student will also be
expected to submit the research for presentation at a state, regional,
or national psychology association meeting or equivalent.
Prerequisite: Completion of Statistics and Research Design (PSYC523).

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�PSYC-602—Social and Biological Basis of Child and
Adolescent Behavior
Three Credit Hours
This course is an advanced course with a contemporary focus on
the child and adolescent with particular attention to biological and
social forces that shape development. Developmental processes will
be examined through a review of current research. Part of the course
will focus on cultural/technological forces (e.g., computers, television,
video games) which are particularly important to today’s youth and
which are important forces impacting on development.
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Developement (PSYC-500).

PSYC-605—System Theory and Consultation: Prevention and
Intervention
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to the intervention stage of the School Psychology
program’s data-based problem-solver model. School psychology
students will develop skills in systems theory and intervention,
consultation, and alternative delivery services to schools. Traditional
test-and-place perceptions will be replaced with perceptions based on
the principles of prevention, consultation, alternative intervention
methods, and intervention progress monitoring. Students will
cover systems theories and models of consultation to include mental
health consultation, behavioral consultation, organizational change,
and collaborative decision-making as well as primary/secondary
prevention methods with a focus on the learning and psychology of
the school age child/adolescent. Interventions that promote positive
school cultures will be examined across classroom, school, family, and
community systems.
Prerequisite: Ethics, Roles and Law (PSYC-512).
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology I (PSYC 615) and
Practicum in Consultation and Intervention I (PSYC 617)

PSYC-606—Academic Interventions
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to the School Psychology program’s databased problem-solving model and emphasizes a multi-tiered model
including primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention (e.g., Response
to Intervention; RTI). It is an applied course for school psychologistsin-training designed to develop skills in designing, implementing, and
evaluating evidence-based interventions that improve the academic
achievement of primary and secondary school students. The course
will cover curriculum-based assessment (CBA) and measurement
(CBM), collaborative problem-solving, and analysis of students’
academic strengths and needs. Emphasis will be placed on linking
assessment data to development of appropriate interventions designed
to address specific needs in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology I (PSYC 615) and
Practicum in Consultation and Intervention I (PSYC 617)
PSYC-607—Behavioral and Emotional Interventions
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to the School Psychology program’s data-based
problem-solving model. It is an applied course for school psychology
students designed to develop skills in designing, implementing, and
evaluating evidence-based interventions that improve the behavior and
emotional well-being of primary and secondary school students. The
course will cover behavioral principles and appropriate assessment
techniques, including systematic observation of behavioral and
functional behavioral assessment. Emphasis will be placed on linking
assessment data to development of appropriate interventions designed
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to target specific needs related to internalizing and externalizing
behaviors. Crisis intervention and threat assessment will also be
addressed.
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology II (PSYC 616) and
Practicum in Consultation and Intervention II (PSYC 618)

PSYC-611—Clinical and Professional Issues in Counseling
Three Credit Hours
Counseling does not occur in a vacuum and clinical counselors
working within the community must possess basic knowledge of a
number of topics that affect the provision of care to clients. This
course addresses a number of topics that relate to the practice
of counseling. Topics to be addressed include: 1) licensure and
professional development; 2) advanced personality theory with
a focus on assessment and treatment of personality disorders; 3)
psychopharmacology for the non-physician; and 4) use of empirically
validated treatments.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed all core courses and
passed comprehensive examination.
PS YC-612 — R eading Assessment and Inter vention: A
Neuropsychological Perspective
Three Credit Hours
Students will learn to evaluate the reading ability of children and
youth using both qualitative and quantitative assessment techniques.
This course will emphasize diagnosis leading to scientifically validated
instructional interventions. Reading problems will be couched in a
neuropsychological framework and will be consistent with the DSM
and IDEA. Students will learn how to incorporate assessment data
with existing psychological data on the person served to generate a
more complete psychological profile. Students will also learn how
to incorporate assessment data within a response to programs and
methods of instruction used to prevent reading problems before they
occur will also be reviewed.
Corequisites: Practicum in Consultation and Intervention: I and
II (PSYC 616/618)
PSYC-615/616 —Practicum in School Psychology: I and II
Two Credit Hours each
These practica courses are part of the final “capping off” of students
before they begin professional school psychology internships.
Applying the data-based problem-solving model, students will engage
in the administration and scoring of traditional and alternative
measures of intelligence, achievement, adaptive behavior, visualperceptual, and socio-emotional functioning that are commonly used
by school psychologists. Students will apply data to problem analysis
and recommend or implement appropriate interventions, monitor
the effectiveness of the interventions, and adhere to standards of
best practice in school psychology. Students will experience various
roles frequently expected of school psychologists in public schools or
affiliated agencies with supervision provided by practicing certified/
licensed psychologists.
Corequisites: Practicum in Consultation and Intervention: I and II
Course (PSYC-617/618)
Prerequisites: Objective Assessment (PSYC 503), Special Techniques
in Assessment (PSYC 504), and Personality, Social, and Emotional
Assessment (PSYC 505).

�PSYC-617/618 —Practicum in Consultation and Intervention:

I and II
One Credit Hour Each
These practica courses involve the application of principles and theories
of consultation and intervention through field-based experiences.
Students will learn to employ empirically-based treatments and
to evaluate innovative treatment programs applied to a variety of
children and conditions. Intervention and prevention programs
will target multiple levels within the placement site, including the
individual student, classroom, school, and/or system. Demonstration
of learning and skill will be exhibited in the development of case
studies involving children experiencing academic and/or emotional
difficulties. Through these case studies, students will combine
the scientist-practitioner model with a data-based problem solving
approach to intervene with children in need of school psychology
intervention.
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology: I and II (PSYC615/616).
Prerequisites: Objective Assessment (PSYC 503), Special Techniques
in Assessment (PSYC 504), and Personality, Social, and Emotional
Assessment (PSYC 505).
PSYC-620—Contemporary Issues in School Psychology
Three Credit Hours
This course provided an in-depth study of current issues and research
in school psychology. Course content will cover contemporary
issues in the field that impact the school psychologist’s ability to
competently and effectively deliver services, as well as review methods
and procedures involved in assessing institutional programs (i.e.,
program evaluation, implementation and efficacy).

PSYC-621/622—Internship in School Psychology: I and II
Three Credit Hours Each
A field placement in school psychology utilizing either a clinic setting
(for no more than half the internship) and/or a public school setting
in which the student works under the direct supervision of a certified
school psychologist in conjunction with The Citadel Coordinator of
School Psychology Practicum and Internships. Internship training
represents the cumulative experience and the synthesis of all course
work and practice. The goal is to prepare the intern for independent
function as a school psychologist, i.e., data-based problem-solver,
capable of providing a full range of services with a multiculturally
diverse client population. Students are required to complete
1200 clock hours (PSYC-621 and 622) of supervised internship
experience.
Prerequisite: Completion of all other course work for the Ed.S. degree
(including thesis).

PSYC-629—Practicum: Clinical Counseling
Three Credit Hours
This course is a supervised field experience for community counseling
students who are at the end of their program. The practicum consists
of 150 hours of work within a community agency. In addition to
working with clients in the community, students experience individual
and group supervision that emphasizes case conceptualization and
the use of intervention strategies. The practicum course integrates
previous course experiences with counseling skills. The student will
complete a comprehensive case study integrating theory, research,
and practical issues in the treatment of a client seen during the
practicum experience.
Prerequisites: Completion of all prior course work (may take elective

with Practicum). Note that permission of advisor is required during the
semester prior to enrollment in the course. Registration is contingent
upon advisor approval based upon successful completion
of coursework and demonstration of readiness to function in a
professional role in the community.

PSYC-643—Contemporary Psychological Assessment and
Psychotherapy
Three Credit Hours
This course integrates clinical assessment, case conceptualization, and
treatment planning and evaluation. The emphasis on assessment
highlights specific, focused procedures for common clinical problems.
Interview methods, self-report instruments, and self-monitoring
among others will be considered for their psychometric characteristics,
clinical utility, and practicality. Case conceptualization will integrate
the results of the assessment process with current conceptual and
empirical literature on etiology and treatment. The course includes
practical exercises in the assessment, conceptualization, and treatment
for the most common clinical problems.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed all core courses and
passed comprehensive examination.

PSYC-644—Advanced Counseling Techniques
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare clinical counseling students for
the practicum experience. The student will implement and apply
previous learning of theory, techniques, and understanding of the
therapeutic process through experiential and didactic methods.
The student will develop increased knowledge of the counseling
process, including assessment, case conceptualization, diagnostics,
and intervention strategies. The student will complete a
comprehensive case study integrating theory, research, and practical
issues in the “treatment” of a simulated client.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed all core courses and
passed comprehensive examination.

PSYC-651/652—Internship: Clinical Counseling
Three Credit Hours Each
The internship is a supervised field experience consisting of 600 hours
of work in a community agency. It involves continued refinement of
counseling skills developed over the course of the student’s program.
The student will complete and present a comprehensive case study
integrating theory, research, and practical issues in the treatment of
a client seen during the internship experience.
Prerequisites: Completion of all prior course work (may take elective
with Practicum). Note that permission of advisor is required during
the semester prior to enrollment in the course. Registration is
contingent upon advisor approval based upon successful completion
of coursework and demonstration of ability to function in a
professional role in the community.
Prerequisite: Completion of all prior course work, including Practicum
(may take elective with Internship)

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�Master of Arts in Social Science
Department of Political Science
&amp; Criminal Justice, 843-953-5072
Dr. Terry Mays, terry.mays@citadel.edu

Mission Statement:
The degree is designed to allow students to advance their knowledge
of the social sciences through an interdisciplinary study of political
science, criminal justice, sociology, anthropology, psychology, and
related disciplines.
This program offers students the opportunity to acquire a broad
interdisciplinary background in the social sciences and includes
a familiarization with the perspectives, processes, and methods
used in the study of social phenomena. Designed for students and
professionals from all walks of life, the program allows one to tailor
the emphasis of the course of study to fit a variety of individual and
career interests.

Admission Requirements:
1.

2.
3.

4.

Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to the
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room
101.
An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university attended.
All students must successfully complete either the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT). It must be current within five
years of application. The minimum for the GRE is
a verbal and quantitative combination of 900. The
minimum for the MAT is a score of 396 (a raw score
of 40 if taken prior to October 2004). Individuals
who fail to meet the minimum score requirement
may be admitted to regular student status with a
recommendation of the CGC Dean upon the completion
of eight hours of work with a minimum grade point
average of 3.25.
Completed program of study with advisor.

Required Program:
The Master of Arts in Social Science is a 36 credit hour program
consisting of the following requirements:
1.

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Required Core (6 hours)
PSCI 500/ CRMJ 500 Seminar in Social Science
PSCI 501/ CRMJ 501 Research Methods in Social
Science
*NOTE: these 6 hours must be included in the first 12
hours taken in the program.

2.

3.

Cluster A: Foundation Courses (15 hours)
Students should select five courses from any political
science, criminal justice, sociology, or anthropology
courses the Department offers.
Cluster B: Electives (15 hours)
Students should select five courses from those listed in
this cluster, three of which must be Psychology graduate
courses (9 hours). Other courses may be used as electives
with the permission of the Departmental Graduate
Director.

* Courses taught by the Department of Political Science and
Criminal Justice and designated as leadership subject application
courses for the Leadership Certificate may not count
simultaneously as Cluster A and B courses for the MASS degree
program. Those in the MASS program who are dual enrolled
in the Leadership Certificate may opt to have the course count
within the Cluster B as their leadership subject application
requirement but not simultaneously as a Cluster A requirement.
Courses taught by the Department of Political Science and
Criminal Justice and designated as leadership subject application
will count as a Cluster A requirement for those in the MASS
degree program and not dual enrolled in the Leadership
Certificate.

List of Courses: (Cluster B):
PSYC 500
PSYC 501

PSYC 561

Human Growth and Development
Principles of Cognitive &amp; Behavioral Change
*With Instructor Permission Only
General Psychopathology
*With Instructor Permission Only
Counseling and Personality Theories
Introduction to Family Dynamics
Special Topics in Psychology
*With Instructor Permission Only
Social-Multicultural Perspectives

BADM 704
BADM 713

Foundations of Economics
Communication for Leadership

EDUC 500
EDUC 561
EDUC 600

Foundations of American Education
Counseling Diverse Populations
Professional Negotiations

ENGL 530
ENGL 558

Special Topics in the Humanities
Technical and Professional Writing

GEOG 511

World Geography

HIST 506
HIST 551
HIST 610
HIST 620

The U.S. in the Twentieth Century
Women in the Western World
Special Topics in U.S. History
Special Topics in Lowcountry Studies

HESS 502
HESS 503
HESS 504

Drug and Substance Abuse
Human Sexuality
Public Health

PSYC 507
PSYC 508
PSYC 553
PSYC 555

Total: Thirty six (36) hours.

�List of Courses: (Cluster A):
PSCI-500/CRMJ-500—Seminar in Social Science
Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary introduction to the social sciences with an
emphasis on the perspectives and patterns of inquiry of several
subfields. This course surveys the empirical and theoretical
contributions of different social science disciplines in order to provide
a fundamental understanding of the dynamics of individual and group
behavior. Topics include ethics, social science methodology, and the
key criticisms of these methods.

PSCI-501/CRMJ-501—Research Methods in Social Science
Three Credit Hours
An examination of methods in the scientific study of social
phenomena with emphasis given to the systematic study of society
and contemporary research problem in the social sciences, including
research design, data collection, data analysis, and computer
applications.

PSCI-502—The American Federal System
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the origins of and the relationships
between the national government and the state and local
governments. Topics covered will include the nature of the federal
system and overviews of the functions and powers of the national
and state and local governments. Particular attention will be given
to an evaluation of the policy-making process through a study of
one or more policy areas such as urban policy, welfare policy, and
environmental policy.

PSCI-503—The Politics of American Democracy: Political Behavior, Interest Groups, and Political Parties
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the political process in the United States,
including an analysis of public opinion, the mass media, political
parties, interest groups, voting behavior, and elections. It will
incorporate an introduction to the basic methods of data analysis
in order to allow students to read and understand social science
literature.

PSCI-505—Instructional Approaches to Social Sciences
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide an overview of the social sciences,
to show how they differ from the humanities and the natural sciences,
to review how the scientific approach and the scientific method may
be applied to the study of social sciences, and to introduce students
to a variety of pedagogical techniques; special emphasis will be given
to the use of technology in the teaching of the social sciences and
will include instruction on the use of the internet, on the gathering
and analysis of social science data, and the utilization of simulations
in the classroom.

PSCI-506—Legislative Process
Three Credit Hours
A study of the organizations and procedures of a legislative body
with attention on its role in policy formation and its relationships
with other parts of a political and governmental system.

PSCI-507—American Presidency
Three Credit Hours
A study of the modern presidency with attention to its origin and
its historical and constitutional development. Emphasis is placed
on the examination of the various roles and functions of the
President and on an analysis of presidents in action.

PSCI-509—Urban Politics
Three Credit Hours
A survey of urban areas and their development with emphasis on
the politics of U.S. urban and suburban areas. Topics explored
through lectures, seminars and student-led discussions of the
professional literature include types of urban governance; urban
demographics; suburbanization and gentrification; “urban
sprawl”; the development of professionalized city planning; public
administration and finance; pluralist competition in city regimes;
race and politics; economic development; issues of federalism; and
city-county consolidation and state-city relations.

PSCI-510—Topics in Political Science
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics that fit the needs of students as well as the
specialized knowledge of the faculty. Topics could range from
stability and change in the American political system to the best
way to attain security in a nuclear-armed world.

PSCI-521—Advanced Placement: American Government
Three Credit Hours
This course reviews and examines the materials, methods,
and approaches utilized in organizing and teaching the high
school advanced placement course on American Government.
Successful completion of the course satisfies the state requirement
for certification to teach the advanced placement American
Government Course.

PSCI-561—Law and Legal Process
Three Credit Hours
A general survey of the American legal process (except for the
criminal justice process) with emphasis on the nature and function
of law, the organization of legal institutions (primarily the state and
federal judiciaries), an introduction to civil law and the civil justice
process, the roles of judges and lawyers, the judicial decisionmaking process, and the impact of court decisions.

PSCI-570—The Civil Rights Movement
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the Civil Rights Movement from World War II
to the present with extended attention given to the critical period
from 1954 to 1965; the course will consider the impact of this
“civil rights decade” on American politics and political behavior
during the last third of the 20th century. Key events, organizations,
and personalities will be examined, and continuing issues (such
as affirmative action, majority-minority legislative districting,
and racial typing) will be discussed. Secondary analyses will be
supplemented by the use of videotapes, first-hand accounts, and
primary documents to enhance students’ understanding of the
movement and its effects.

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�PSCI-592—Political Theory

CRMJ-564— Juvenile Justice

Three Credit Hours
Major theoretical writing from the ancient Greeks to the
present day with emphasis on a comparison of ideas and on the
relationships between theories and contemporary problems.

Three Credit Hours
A study of the underlying and basic principles of the Constitution
as reflected in the leading decisions of the United States Supreme
Court with special attention directed to the Bill of Rights and the
Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments.

Three Credit Hours
A study of juvenile delinquency and the operation of the
American juvenile justice system. The course explores classical
and contemporary theories of juvenile delinquency and status
offending, as well as the effects of family, peers, school, gang
affiliation, and drug usage on youthful offenders. In examining
the juvenile justice system, the course investigates the historical
development and individual operating components. (e.g., police,
courts, and corrections) of the system. Consideration is given
current and future issues involving youth and delinquency such as
curfew, boot camp, youth violence, drug usage, and court waiver.

CRMJ-510— Topics in Criminal Justice

CRMJ-565 Corrections

Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of criminal
justice to fit the needs of students as well as the specialized
knowledge of the faculty.

Three Credit Hours
An overview of the American correctional system including
prisons, jails, probation and parole. In addition to the historical
development of punishment and corrections, the course explores
issues involving the effectiveness of formal punishment, deterrence
effects, punishment types, and the death penalty. Discussions also
include prison inmate culture, prison gangs, prison life, inmate
civil rights and litigation, problems and dilemmas of early release,
probation, parole, and recidivism. Future trends and prospects for
an increasing prison and parole population are discussed.

PSCI-662—Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties

CRMJ-560— Criminal Justice Agency Administration
Three Credit Hours
Seminar on the nature of criminal justice organizations, criminal
justice personnel, and group behavior in criminal justice
organizations. Organizational and management theories are
analyzed and applied to contemporary structure. Innovative
strategies are discussed, as is policy development consistent with
jurisdictional variables.

CRMJ-561— Drugs and Crime
Three Credit Hours
This course of study explores and analyzes issues involving drugs
and crime. Drug types, drug offenders, drug trafficking/global
smuggling, money/laundering, law enforcement/interdiction,
governmental response, domestic and international drug policy,
drug-crime correlation, drug testing, and the drug relationship
to other social problems are examined. Future trends and current
dilemmas are investigated regarding the effectiveness of law
enforcement, the “war on drugs”, and drug usage.

CRMJ-562— Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the ideology, structure, and justice processes
of various criminal justice systems in the United States, Europe,
Asia, Africa, Middle East and Latin America This comparative
study involves the analysis of diverse social control, legal, police,
court, correction, and juvenile systems from representative justice
approaches around the world. Variations among countries in crime
and deviance phenomena, as well as, comparative normative values,
practices, and ethics of justice system practitioners are explored.
Contemporary dilemmas and issues involving crime and criminal
justice practices among divergent justice schemes are discussed.

CRMJ-563— Criminal Evidence
Three Credit Hours
A graduate level discussion of types of evidence, collection of evidence,
the chain of custody, and procedures relating to its introduction into
judicial proceedings. Special attention is given to Fourth Amendment
constitutional issues and the changing nature of the judicial order.

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CRMJ-566— Ethics in Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
A study of the role of justice, ethics, and ethical behavior in the
criminal justice process and practice. The course examines ethical
issues regarding the applications of law enforcement, law, courts,
and corrections in the justice mechanism. Consideration is given to
the function of ethical conduct in the rule of law, use of authority,
and exercises of governmental power in criminal justice. Ethical
dilemmas and practical applications are explored.

SOCI-501—Social Determinants of Modern Life
Three Credit Hours
This course explores some of the major determinants of group life
such as social structure, socialization, stratification, the major social
institutions, and social change. In addition, attention will center
upon population dynamics and migration and the effects which they
exert upon community life.

ANTH-501—Physical and Cultural Adaptations
Three Credit Hours
This course examines how humans have adapted to their unique
environments through cultural alterations and physical changes
to the body by looking at pre-1492 Native American peoples. The
development of human cultures are examined beginning with the
origins of the First Americans and tracing their migrations to the
various environments of North, Central, and South America for a
more in-depth look at the range of variability among living peoples.
The growth and development of human cultures are examined
from the movement of pre-1492 Native Americans as bands and
progressing through tribes to more advanced urban societies.

�School of Science &amp;
Mathematics
MA:
Biology
MS:
Computer Science
MAE:
Mathematics
MS:
Health, Exercise &amp;
Sport Science

The

Citadel
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�Master of Arts in Biology
Department of Biology, 843-953-5203
Dr. Paul M. Rosenblum,
paul.rosenblum@citadel.edu
Mission Statement:
The Master of Arts in Biology degree is designed to advance
the knowledge of students in a variety of biological disciplines.
The purpose of this degree is to offer certified secondary school
teachers, business people and other professionals the opportunity
to advance their knowledge in the rapidly expanding discipline of
biology. For teachers, the degree enhances their ability to teach a
variety of courses within the discipline. For other professionals,
the program allows individuals to construct a program for
professional advancement in their field.

Admission Requirements:
1.
2.
3.

4.

Complete and return application form along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee to the The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall room 101.
An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university attended.
All students must successfully complete either the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT). It must be current within five
years of application. The minimum for the GRE is
a verbal and quantitative combination of 900. The
minimum for the MAT is a raw score of 396 (or a score
of 40 if taken prior to October 2004). Individuals
who fail to meet the minimum score requirement
may be admitted to regular student status with a
recommendation of the CGC Dean upon the completion
of eight hours of work with a minimum grade point
average of 3.25.
Completed program of study with advisor.

Program Requirements:
The Master of Arts in Biology program requires a minimum of
eight graduate level courses totaling at least 32 credit hours. At
least 20 credit hours must be in biology courses chosen from the
list below. With the approval of the graduate advisor, students in
the M.A. in Biology program may apply up to 12 credit hours in
allied areas toward their graduation requirements. These allied
areas may include, but are not limited to, education, chemistry,
geology, psychology, and physics. Students admitted to the
program are not required to have an undergraduate major in
biology, however it is assumed that students have had at least eight
hours in college level biology courses. Prospective students who do
not have the recommended eight hours in undergraduate biology
must confer with the department head or graduate advisor prior to
beginning the program. All students must meet with the graduate
advisor prior to beginning their course of study. A copy of the
program of study will be sent to the CGC to allow admission.
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When the student files for graduation, the final program of study
will be signed by the student and advisor and sent to CGC.

List of Courses:
BIOL-502—Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Four Credit Hours
A study of the comparative anatomy of vertebrate animals.
Emphasis will be placed on the evolution of organ systems in
response to environmental pressures.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-505—Biometry
Three Credit Hours
This course will focus on methods and procedures for designing
experiments, gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data. Topics to be included are descriptive statistics, estimation, measurements of confidence and reliability, tests of significance,
measurements of relationship and correlation, and non-parametric analyses. In addition to lecture format, students will get
hands-on experience in data gathering, analyses using computer
statistical programs, statistical inference and decision making.
BIOL-506—Ecology
Four Credit Hours
An introduction to the study of biological interrelationships and
the effects of the environment on the structure and function of
animal and plant systems. Laboratory will emphasize methods and
materials of ecological investigations.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-508—Genetics
Four Credit Hours
A study of inheritance, including Mendelian genetics, molecular
genetics, changes in chromosome structure and number,
cytogenetics, and population genetics.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-509—Marine Biology
Four Credit Hours
Lectures cover major ecological factors and the fundamentals of
oceanography. Laboratory work stresses familiarity with species,
taxonomic methods, sampling procedures, experimental design,
use of equipment, and data handling.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-510—Vertebrate Natural History
Four Credit Hours
An introduction to the classification, ecology, evolution, and
distribution of the vertebrates. Laboratory with emphasis on
identification and field study techniques, especially with respect to
the vertebrates of South Carolina.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-512—Descriptive Histology
Four Credit Hours
A detailed study of the chief types of animal tissues and a
description of the histology of organs. Laboratory work includes
microscopic study of cells, tissues, and organs of animals.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

�BIOL-514—The Vascular Flora of South Carolina
Four Credit Hours
An introductory study of the native vascular flora of South
Carolina, emphasizing the identification and collection of native
plants. The student will have practice in use of taxonomic keys
and in preparation of specimens.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-518—Ornithology
Four Credit Hours
A study of the structure, function, and ecology of birds. Field trips
and bird specimens will give students a working knowledge of birds
common to South Carolina.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-519—Economic Botany
Three Credit Hours
A course in economic botany devoted to the consideration of
plants which are useful or harmful to humans, their origins and
history, botanical relationships, chemical constituents that make
them economically important, and their role in prehistoric and
modern cultures and civilizations.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-526—Freshwater Biology
Four Credit Hours
The study of freshwater organisms and their environment.
Instruction will cover the biological diversity, ecological and
physiological adaptation, and the physical setting of freshwater
systems. Local systems of interest include large coastal rivers and
lakes, upper portions of estuaries, and old rice fields.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-531—Reproductive and Developmental Strategies
Four Credit Hours
A study of reproductive and developmental strategies used
across the phyla, this course will consider how the choices of the
reproducing adults affect the development and survival of the
offspring. The laboratory will include use of model systems to
investigate the theories discussed in lecture.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week

BIOL-601—Evolution of Animals
Three Credit Hours
A review of evolutionary principles and general morphology of the
animal kingdom.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-602—Morphological Survey of Plant Kingdoms
Four Credit Hours
An advanced course in comparative morphology, life history, and
phylogeny of the vascular and nonvascular plants. The laboratory
will include work on structural and developmental relationships
as applied to morphological and anatomical interpretations of the
vascular and nonvascular plants.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-603—General Physiology
Three Credit Hours
A study of the general principles of animal physiology. Emphasis
will be placed on cellular, tissue, and organ system function and

how these are integrated to allow the organism to respond and
succeed in its environment.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-604—Marine Invertebrates
Four Credit Hours
A study of marine invertebrates and their environment.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-605—Laboratory Methods in Biology
Four Credit Hours
An experience in laboratory preparation, participation, evaluation,
and supply sources for a series of general biology laboratory
exercises for the secondary or middle school level.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-606—Field Methods in Biology
Four Credit Hours
An examination of the methods used by field biologists
emphasizing experimental design, sampling techniques, and
data analysis. Classroom discussion will be supplemented by
practical field experience. Topics will include the measurement of
primary productivity, estimation of animal population size, plant
community composition and diversity, and the correlation of
environmental factors with species distribution. An effort will be
made to use procedures and field situations that are accessible to
local teachers.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-607—Microbiology
Four Credit Hours
General coverage of the anatomy, morphology, ecology, and
chemistry of microorganisms. The emphasis of the course will
be on bacteria, however, some time will be spent on the study of
fungi, viruses, richettsiae, and protozoans.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-609—Seminar in Environmental Studies
Three Credit Hours
A series of field trips, lectures, and other experiences designed
to develop an understanding of the environment as it affects
human well being now and in the future. This course is especially
designed for teachers and counselors, grades K-12, in all disciplines.
Classes will normally meet daily from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a
period of two weeks during a summer session. Outside fieldwork
is required.

BIOL-610—Special Topics in Biology
Variable Credit Hours
This course is designed for the study of specialized topics in
modern biology. The subject for each course will be announced.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-611—Graduate Research
Variable Credit Hours
Research problems in various areas of biology to introduce the
student to the planning and execution of research experimentation,
data analysis, and the presentation of research findings.
By arrangement; prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

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�BIOL-612—Cell and Molecular Biology
Three Credit Hours
An in-depth exploration of the cell surface, organelles, and
metabolism of different cell types. This course integrates cell
biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-621—Aquatic Toxicology
Four Credit Hours
An introduction to assessing the effects of toxic substances
on aquatic organisms and ecosystems. Topics include general
principles of toxicology, fate and transport models, quantitative
structure-activity relationships, single-species and community-level
toxicity measures, regulatory issues, and career opportunities.
Examples will be drawn from marine, freshwater, and brackishwater systems.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-624—Molecular Genetics and Recombinant DNA:
Theory, Practice and Issues
Three Credit Hours
The fundamental principles and applications of recombinant DNA
technology will be discussed and demonstrated. Emphasis will
be placed on sources and preparation of materials for classroom
activities. Societal issues involving recombinant DNA technology
will also be explored.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: two hours a week.

BIOL-631—Environmental Physiology
Three Credit Hours
This course will study the effects of such parameters as salinity,
oxygen, temperature and elevation or depth on animal physiology
and the adaptations made by animals to these environments.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: two hours a week.

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�Master of Science in Computer Science
Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Dr. John I. Moore, Jr., Department Head,
843-953-5048, john.moore@citadel.edu
Dr. Margaret Francel, Program Director,
843-953-6987, margaret.francel@citadel.edu

1.

2.

Mission:
The M.S. in Computer Science is designed to offer professionals an
opportunity to attain an advanced degree in the computer science
field while upgrading their skills and knowledge. The computer
science program is a joint program with the College of Charleston.

Admission Requirements:
1.
2.

3.
4.

5.

6.

A completed graduate application form, along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to the The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall room 101.
An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and
all other undergraduate or graduate work directly
from each accredited college and university. Students
admitted to the program are normally expected to have an
undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0. With
the approval of the joint program admissions committee,
students whose grade point average is less than 3.0 may be
permitted to take up to 6 credit hours of courses in a nondegree-seeking status and then apply for admission after
successful completion of these courses.
Approval from the Program Director or Department
Head before registering for any graduate Computer
Science (CSCI) courses.
Completion of the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) with a minimum combined score of 1000 on the
verbal and quantitative sections of the general test and
a minimum score of 4.0 on the writing assessment. The
GRE must be current within five years of the application
for admission to the program.
Evidence of a command of spoken and written English
such as a TOEFL score of 550 paper-based, 79-80 internet
based or 213 computer-based (if English is not the native
language of citizenship).
Competency, demonstrated through coursework,
approved work experience, or a program administrated
competency exam, in the areas of basic Computer
Architecture, Object-oriented Programming, Discrete
Mathematics, and Data Structures.

Degree Requirements:
The Master of Science in Computer Science degree is conferred
upon those candidates who successfully complete an approved
program of study consisting of a minimum of 33 semester hours of
graduate credit (of which no more than nine may be transfer credit)
with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
All degree candidates must:

3.

Complete the following four core courses for a total of
12 hours.
CSCI 601 Data Modeling
CSCI 602 Foundations of Software Engineering
CSCI 603 Object-Oriented Design Patterns
CSCI 604 Distributed Computer Systems Architecture
Declare an area of specialization from among software
engineering, information systems, or computer science,
and complete four courses in that area (12 hours).
a) Degree candidates in the Software Engineering
specialization must complete four courses from the
courses numbered 634, 654, 656, 657, 658, 659,
672, or 690 when approved by the department head
or program director. One of these courses must be
656 and one of the courses must be chosen from 654
and 658.
b) Degree candidates in the Information Systems
specialization must complete four courses from the
courses numbered 631, 632, 634, 636, 638, 659,
672, or 690 when approved by the department head
or program director. Two of courses must be 632
and 638.
c) Degree candidates in the Computer Science
specialization must complete four courses from the
courses numbered 612, 614, 616, 618, 638, 674, or
690 when approved by the department head or
program director. Three of the four courses must be
from the courses numbered 612, 614, 616, or 618.
Complete one of the following three options (9 hours).
a) CSCI 699 Research Thesis (6 hours) plus one
elective.
b) CSCI 698 Project thesis (3 hours) plus two electives.
c) Three electives (9 hours).

The Citadel’s School of Engineering offers a graduate certificate
program in Technical Project Management consisting of four
courses. ENGR 650 (Overview of Technical Project Management)
may be substituted for CSCI 634 in satisfying degree requirements
for the M.S. in Computer Science, and the remaining three
courses, ENGR 651, ENGR 652, and ENGR 653, may be taken as
electives satisfying requirement 3c above.

List of Courses:
CSCI-601—Data Modeling
Three Credit Hours
Data Modeling includes conceptual, logical, and physical modeling.
The focus is on conceptual data modeling. Students learn about
data element analysis, standardization, naming, and normalization.
They learn how to create a single model that supports multiple user
views. In addition, instruction is given on how to select and use
modeling tools (UML).

CSCI-602—Foundations of Software Engineering
Three Credit Hours
A breadth-first coverage of software engineering processes and
methodologies including life cycle modeling, process management
and improvement. Metrics and phased development are
emphasized.

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�CSCI-603—Object-Oriented Design Patterns

CSCI-631—Privacy and Security Issues

Three Credit Hours
A programming course emphasizing design patterns to increase
software design quality, reliability and reuse. The course covers
current pattern catalog and object-oriented design processes for
design refactoring. Tool usage is expected to be heavy.

Three Credit Hours
A survey of the principles and practices related to computer
security. The course concentrates on the problems of security
associated with computer networks and emphasizes the application
of cryptography to address those problems.

CSCI 604—Distributed Computer Systems Architecture

CSCI-632—Data Communications and Networking

Three Credit Hours
Processor micro-architectures, hardwired vs. micro-programmed
control, pipelining and pipeline hazards, memory hierarchies,
bus-based system architecture and memory mapping, hardwaresoftware interface, and operating system concepts.

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to data communications and computer
networking. Topics include LAN topologies, transmission media,
error detection, packet switching networks, internetworking of
heterogeneous network technologies, internetworking protocol
suites (with emphasis on TCP/IP), the client/server paradigm, the
BSD Socket interface, network security, and important network
applications.

CSCI-612—Advanced Computer Organization
Three Credit Hours
The course covers general purpose systems consisting of
loosely coupled components built from PCs. Topics include
interconnection networks, protocols, high performance I/O, load
balancing, availability, programming models and environments,
parallel algorithms and applications. The course is lab intensive
and will include the implementation of parallel algorithms on a
Beowulf Cluster.
Prerequisites: CSCI 604 and an undergraduate course in
Operating Systems.

CSCI-614—Advanced Operating Systems
Three Credit Hours
A study is made of a broad range of advanced operating systems
concepts, including protection, security, memory management,
kernels, file systems, synchronization, naming, networks, and
distributed systems as well as recent trends in operating systems
design. Specific aspects of operating systems which support
distributed computing will be emphasized. Linux kernel internals
will also be considered.
Prerequisites: CSCI 604 and an undergraduate course in
Operating Systems.

CSCI-616—Automata
Three Credit Hours
The theory of finite state machines and regular expressions
are applied to the design of switching circuits, components of
compilers such as lexical analysis, pattern-matching, text-editors,
unifications as needed in Prolog or for automated deduction,
and almost any program which processes under commands.
Undecidable problems and intractable problems are explored.

CSCI-618—Programming Languages
Three Credit Hours
The course surveys the principles of programming language design
and the issues related to their implementation. Topics will include
a comparison of the major programming paradigms: imperative,
functional, logic, and object-oriented. Also covered are data types,
methods of specifying the semantics of language constructs, and
concurrency.

CSCI-634—Project Change and Management
Three Credit Hours
Managing projects within an organizational context. Including the
processes related to initiating, planning, executing, controlling,
reporting, and closing a project. Project integration, scope, time,
cost, quality control, and risk management. Managing the changes
in organizations resulting from introducing or revising information
systems. Identifying project champions, working with user teams,
training and documentation. The change management role of the
IS specialist.

CSCI-636—Information Technology Policy and Strategy
Three Credit Hours
The top management, strategic perspective for gaining competitive
advantage through information systems. The development and
implementation of policies and plans to achieve organizational
goals. Effective information systems use. Defining the systems
that support the operational, administrative and strategic needs of
the organization, including the growth and support of computing
throughout the organization. Approaches to managing the
information systems function in organizations. Role of the CIO.

CSCI-638—Database Design
Three Credit Hours
Topics include conceptual and logical data models, relational
database design, SQL, query processing, administration, CASE
tools. A database design project is part of the requirements and
includes a hands-on design, development and implementation
using available database software like Oracle.
Prerequisite: CSCI 601.

CSCI-654—Software Requirements Analysis and Specification
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the software engineering requirements process.
Topics to include: feasibility studies, risk; and requirements
elicitation, modeling, analysis, specification, and validation.
Prerequisite: CSCI 602.

CSCI-656—Software Systems Design and Implementation
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the issues, techniques, strategies,
representations, and patterns used in designing and implementing
software. Possible design topics include: specification of internal
interfaces, architectural design, data design, user interface design,
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�design tools and evaluation of design. Possible implementation
topics include: language-oriented issues, construction technologies,
tools and formal construction methods.
Prerequisites: CSCI 602 and CSCI 603.

CSCI-657—Embedded Systems Design
Three Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to specifying, designing,
implementing and testing (real-time) embedded systems. Topics
include the embedded system life cycle, choosing a processor,
hardware/software partitioning, design techniques, cross-platform
development, debugging, testing and integration. Implementation
languages may include Java, C/C++ or assembly.
Prerequisites: CSCI 602 and CSCI 604.

CSCI-658—Software Testing and Maintenance
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the concepts and methods associated with
software testing and maintenance. Testing topics to include:
testing as part of requirements engineering and software design,
test plan writing, and static and dynamic testing. Maintenance
topics to include: an overview of corrective, adaptive, perfective
and preventive maintenance activities as well as organizational
managerial issues.
Prerequisite: CSCI 602.

CSCI-659—Service-Oriented Computing
Three Credit Hours
Service-Oriented Computing is a term that describes software
systems that combine Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
and Business Process Management (BPM) layers. This course
explores both SOA and BPM, demonstrating that in
combination business and IT concerns can be aligned.
Experience with service-oriented development, process modeling and execution, and securing services will be obtained.

CSCI-691—Independent Study
Variable Credit Hours
This course consists of individual study of an agreed-upon topic
under the direction of a faculty member and following a course
of reading and other requirements proposed by the student
and established by negotiation with the director. This course is
intended to provide graduate students with an opportunity to
study in an area of computer science, software engineering or
information systems that is not generally offered. The course may
be repeated once.
Prerequisite: Approval by the MSCS program director.

CSCI-698—Project Thesis
Three Credit Hours
Project thesis is a three-credit hour course for the completion of
a formal master’s project thesis under faculty direction. A project
thesis is characterized by a research project that applies or extends
course topics through systems development.
Prerequisites: Completion of the four core courses CSCI 601,
CSCI 602, CSCI 603, and CSCI 604, and approval by the MSCS
program director.

CSCI-699—Research Thesis
Six Credit Hours
Research Thesis is a six-credit hour course for the completion
of a formal master’s research thesis under faculty direction. A
research thesis is a traditional research project characterized by a
comprehensive paper on a research topic.
Prerequisites: Completion of the four core courses CSCI 601,
CSCI 602, CSCI 603 and CSCI 604, and approval by the MSCS
program director.

CSCI-672—Human-Computer Interaction
Three Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to human computer interaction
and user interface development. Topics include human factors
of interactive software, interactive styles, design principles and
considerations, development methods and tools, interface quality
and evaluation methods.

CSCI-674—Introduction to Computer Graphics
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the fundamental principles of computer
graphics. Using the OpenGL application-programming
interface, students will learn these principles by writing a series of
programming projects.
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of linear algebra and experience
writing programs in a high level language.

CSCI-690—Special Topics in Computing
Three Credit Hours
A course in the special study of an advanced or new topic in
computer science, information science or software engineering.
This course may be repeated for additional credit, as the topic
change.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
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�Master of Arts in Education in
Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
and Computer Science
Dr. John I. Moore, Jr., Department Head,
843-953-5048, john.moore@citadel.edu
Dr. Stephen D. Comer, Program Director
843-953-5037, steve.comer@citadel.edu
Graduate courses in Mathematics are also offered in support of
other degree programs, primarily the Master of Arts in Teaching
(MAT) with a concentration in the field of Mathematics.

Mission:
The purpose of the M.A.E. in Mathematics is to enhance the
mathematical knowledge and teaching techniques of middle and
secondary mathematics teachers. The program is intended for individuals who currently hold a teaching certificate, but a certificate is
not required. Courses associated with this program do not require
that the participant have an undergraduate major in mathematics. However, the mathematics background and maturity gained
from at least twelve hours of mathematics at the college level, with
at least one course in calculus, are required. Participants whose
preparation may not be adequate should confer with the department head or the program director.

Admission Requirements
1.

A completed graduate application form along with appropriate
non-refundable fee returned to The Citadel Graduate College
(CGC), Bond Hall room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all other
undergraduate or graduate work directly from each accredited college or university. Applicants are expected to have a
cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants
with less than a 2.5 GPA may appeal to the Department of
Mathematics and Computer Science, and their application
will be reviewed by the Program Director and the Department
Head. The department recommendation will be forwarded to
the Dean of Science and Mathematics for final action.
3. An official copy of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the
Miller Analogies Test (MAT). The minimum combined score
for the GRE on the verbal and quantitative sections of the
general test is 900. The minimum score for the MAT is a raw
score of 400.*
4. Completion of a minimum of 12 hours of college mathematics that includes at least one course in calculus.
*Students who score between 750-899 on the GRE or 380-395
on the MAT may apply for provisional status. Under provisional
status, students may enroll for only one semester of 6 hours. If the
student maintains a 3.50 GPA under provisional status, they may
be considered for degree seeking status the following semester. Students who score 379 or below on the MAT or 749 or below on the
GRE will not be admitted. Admission test must be current within
five (5) years of application.
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Degree Requirements:
The minimum number of hours required is 33 semester hours,
of which at least 21 must be mathematics courses and 9 must be
education courses. The other three hours can be either
mathematics or education.
Required Math Courses:
MATH 521 Modern Geometry (3)
MATH 532 Modern Algebra (3)
MATH 545 Applications of Discrete Mathematics (3)
MATH 553 Calculus from an Advanced Standpoint (3)
Electives
Three or four courses* (9-12 semester
hours)
*MATH 501, 509, 517, and 541 are excluded as electives.
CSCI 562 and CSCI 563 may be counted.
Required Education Courses (one course from each of the following
areas):
a. Humanistic Orientation (one course) (3)
EDUC 500 Foundations of American Education
EDUC 522 Critical Education Issues in Multicultural Society
b. Behavioral Science Foundation (one course) (3)
EDUC 536 Educational Psychology
c. Research (3)
EDUC 512 Data Collection and Analysis
A comprehensive written examination that covers the content of the
four core courses (MATH 521, MATH 532, MATH 545, and MATH
553) is required of all candidates upon completion of these courses.

List of Courses:
MATH-501—Arithmetic and Algebraic Structures for Middle
School Teachers
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to relate the content of arithmetic and
algebraic structures to middle school teachers. It will address the
special needs of middle school teachers and identify resources and
assistance. Course instruction will model the recommendations of
NCTM and the content will be consistent with the South Carolina
Curriculum standards.

MATH-505, 506—Mathematics for Middle/Secondary School
Teachers
Three Credit Hours
These courses are designed to introduce students to topics in finite
mathematics with applications to “real” world problems. Either
spreadsheets or some other technology will be used to model the
problems and expedite the calculations.

MATH-509—Geometry and Measurement for Middle School
Teachers
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to introduce appropriate geometric concepts
and measurements for middle school. Course instruction will
model the recommendations of NCTM and the content will be
consistent with South Carolina Curriculum standards.

�MATH-510—Problem Solving Techniques

MATH-521—Modern Geometry

Three Credit Hours
Strategies and techniques for problem solving will be introduced
and used to solve mathematical problems. The emphasis will be
on middle and secondary level problem solving. A major portion
of the course consists of hands-on experience in problem solving,
both individually and in groups.

Three Credit Hours
A reexamination of elementary geometry from an advanced
standpoint. Metric and synthetic approaches to plane and solid
geometry, topics in non-Euclidean geometry.

MATH-511—Number Theory
Three Credit Hours
The Euclidean algorithm; prime and composite integers,
elementary Diophantine equations, Pythagorean triples, Euler’s
phi-function, congruences, Euler-Fermat theorems, exponents and
primitive roots, quadratic residues.

MATH-512—History of Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the development of mathematics from the time of the
ancients to the present, analysis of causes for the retardation of the
advancement of mathematics in different centuries, contributions
by under represented cultures and selected reading to show the
contributions of mathematics to the development of science.

MATH-514—Methods for Middle/Secondary Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Various methodologies for teaching middle and secondary
mathematics will be introduced and used in the course. The
emphasis will be on using techniques and ideas suggested in the
NCTM standards and South Carolina Frameworks. Ideas on how
to supplement textbook material and how to motivate students will
be presented. Students in the course will have the opportunity to
practice the techniques presented.

MATH-517—Concepts of Pre-Calculus for Middle School
Teachers
Three Credit Hours
This course will review the topics in pre-calculus with an emphasis
on conceptual understanding and how middle school mathematics
leads into pre-calculus. Technology will be used to assist in the
motivation and development of algebraic and trigonometric ideas.
Prerequisite: MATH 501 or equivalent.

MATH-518—Technology in Mathematics Classrooms
Three Credit Hours
This course will introduce new technological developments and
explore ways to use calculators, computers, etc. in the teaching of
mathematics.

MATH-519—Using Technology in Teaching Middle School
Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
This course will demonstrate how calculators and other
technological advances can be used to motivate and develop
conceptual understanding of arithmetic, algebra, and geometric
concepts. Various applications which make use of calculators will
be investigated. The appropriateness of calculator use in teaching
certain topics will be discussed.
Note: Credit may not be received for both MATH 518 and 519.

MATH-530—Geometric Linear Algebra
Three Credit Hours
A linear algebra course which emphasizes the geometry of
vectors in two-and three dimensions. Topics include linear
transformations, bases, orthogonality, matrix algebra, and
applications in the real world as well as applications in
mathematics.

MATH-532—Modern Algebra
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the terminology, concepts, and methods of
modern Abstract Algebra. Topics discussed include groups, rings,
integral domains, fields, and isomorphism. Examples drawn
from familiar number systems are used to illustrate elementary
properties of the systems discussed.

MATH-541—Probability and Statistics for Middle School
Teachers
Three Credit Hours
The course will demonstrate basic ideas of data collection
and the use of elementary statistical ideas to analyze the data.
Various graphical representations and models will be explored.
Interpretations of the data and possible extrapolations will be
investigated.

MATH 542—Probability and Statistics
Three Credit Hours
Topics will include probability, random variables, important
probability distributions, sampling distributions, point and interval
estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, correlation, and analysis
of variance. Emphasis will be given to applications in the fields of
biology, business, agriculture, political science, and education.

MATH-545—Applications of Discrete Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Discrete mathematical topics are introduced and used in various
applications. Included are counting techniques, combinatorics,
graphs, theory, and recurrence relations.

MATH-550—Mathematical Modeling
Three Credit Hours
The course is designed to strengthen the content knowledge
needed to use mathematical modeling as an effective tool in
problem solving. Topics include models which require use of some
or all of the following: difference equations, curve fitting, graphing,
spreadsheets, geometry, matrices, calculus, maximization and
minimization, and simulation using random numbers.

MATH-553—Calculus from an Advanced Standpoint
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare teachers who may teach
the Advanced Placement course in calculus. Emphasis will be
on understanding background and concepts involved in the
development of calculus. The use of graphing calculators and other
technology will be demonstrated and practiced.
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�MATH-570—Selected Topics
Three Credit Hours
Special topics in mathematics which are not covered in other
courses. This course may be repeated for additional credit, as the
topic change.

CSCI-562—Microcomputer Applications for Teachers
Three Credit Hours
This course is specifically designed to help teachers/administrators
prepare to use microcomputers and Internet resources in
their classroom/school. Topics include a general introduction
to computers, word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and
telecommunications. Emphasis will be on actual classroom/school
applications. This course is not intended for anyone who has
already taken another computer course.
Note: This course can not be used for the Master of Science in
Computer Science.
CSCI-563—Programming for Teachers
Three Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to problem solving and
programming skills. It is aimed at developing strategies and
programs that teachers can use with middle and high school
students.
Note: This course can not be used for the Master of Science in
Computer Science.
Prerequisite: CSCI 562 or other computing course.

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�Department of Health, Exercise,
&amp; Sport Science
Mission Statement:
Goals of the degree programs M.S. in Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science, M.A.T in Physical Education, and M.B.A with a
concentration in Sport Management are to provide an exemplary
educational environment and experiences leading to advanced skills,
knowledge, and attitudes within the domains of human movement;
healthful living; individual growth and development; application
of physical, biological, and behavioral sciences to the teaching and
learning processes; and management and administration of sport,
exercise, and recreation programs.
These three programs provide scholarly approaches to the study of
professions for those interested in health science, exercise science,
sport science, physical education, and human performance.
These advanced degree programs prepare graduates for leadership
positions including those within schools and other teaching and
coaching venues; the recreation industry; college and university
sports, intramurals, recreation, and sports club programs; resort
programming; wellness and fitness industries; and sport and athletic
administration.
The Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Management also
provides a Graduate Certificate in Sport Management (see page 96
for details).

Master of Science in Health, Exercise, &amp;
Sport Science
Dr. John S. Carter, 843-953-7953/5060,
john.carter@citadel.edu
Dr. Dena P. Garner, 843-953-7960,
dena.garner@citadel.edu
Admission Requirements:
1. Contact the Director of Graduate Studies for the
Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science.
2. Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to the The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
3. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university. Students whose degrees are
from colleges and universities outside the United States may
be required to have their transcripts translated by one of
several academic credential evaluation organizations
recognized by The Citadel’s CGC office.
4. Successfully complete either the Miller Analogies Test
(MAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
and have official scores sent directly to The Citadel’s CGC
office. The test must be current within five years of
application Minimum acceptable score for the MAT is 396.
The minimal acceptable GRE score is a combined verbal
and quantitative score of 900. Applicants who score
between 380-395 on the MAT or between 750-899 on the
GRE may apply for provisional status. A student with
provisional status who completes 6 graduate semester hours
in one semester and maintains a 3.5 grade point ratio may
be classified as a regular degree-seeking student. Regular
admission status is granted only upon completion of all
admission requirements, documentation, respective
program requirements, and evaluation by department.
5. Three letters of recommendation must be sent to The
CGC Office. These may be from faculty members of the
applicant’s undergraduate institution and/or from
associates in business, government, education, or military
service.
6. Submit a resume detailing previous work experiences.
7. Submit an official TOEFL score if your native language is
not English. The minimum acceptable score is 550 paper
based, 213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based.
8. A Program of Study must be completed by the applicant
and his/her program advisor.

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�Program Requirements:
The program consists of thirty-nine (39) or forty-two (42) semester
credit hours depending on course selection. Either twenty-one (21) or
twenty-four (24) hours are derived from seven (7) or eight (8) required
core courses. The balance of hours (18) may be taken from approved
health, exercise, and sport science electives and a maximum of three
(3) hours of free electives. Within the broad scope of courses offered,
each program of study is individually structured to accommodate
needs and interests of the student while assuring mastery of the
disciplines of health science, exercise science, and sport science. Each
student enrolled in this program is expected to integrate components
of research, apply contemporary technological and/or computer
expertise, and practice effective oral and written communications
skills through each phase of the program.
During the last semester of program work, each student is required
to take a written and oral exit competency examination. Questions
for the written phase are drawn from coursework completed by each
student in the Department of Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science.
After the written exam is evaluated, each student will undergo an
oral investigation consisting of questions selected by members of the
departmental graduate faculty. Any student who does not satisfactorily
complete the exit competency examination may be required to take
additional courses or accomplish individualized study to strengthen
identified areas.

Core Requirements:
Depending upon program emphasis, seven (7) or eight (8) courses
within the curriculum are designated “Core Courses” are required
for each student:
HESS 501
Nutrition
HESS 505
Motor Development and Motor Learning
HESS 506
Applied Exercise Physiology
HESS 510
Biomechanics of Sport Techniques
HESS 540
Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I
HESS 541
Current &amp; Future Trends in Health, Exercise,
&amp; Sport Science *
HESS 507
Special Problems in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport
Science *
(OR)
HESS 542
(OR)
HESS 598
HESS 599

Practicum in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science *
Thesis I in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science (3) *
Thesis II in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science (3) *

* HESS 540 is a prerequisite or co-requisite for this course
TOTAL HOURS of CORE REQUIREMENTS: 21 or 24
Approved Electives
Each student is required to choose a minimum of six (6) courses (18
hours) from the following list of approved elective courses.
HESS 502
Drug &amp; Substance Abuse
HESS 503
Human Sexuality
HESS 504
Public Health
HESS 508
Epidemiology
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HESS 509
HESS 511
HESS 512
HESS 523
HESS 534
HESS 543
HESS 544
HESS 545
HESS 546
HESS 547
HESS 548
HESS 549
HESS 560

HESS 554

Preventive and Rehabilitative Aspects of
Physical Activity
Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport
Science
Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport
Science
Administration and Leadership of Exercise
and Sport Organizations
Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in
Sport &amp; Physical Activity
Consumer Health
Exercise Testing &amp; Assessment
Nutrition for Exercise, Sport, and Physical
Activity
Environmental Physiology
Techniques of Conditioning for Sport and
Physical Fitness
Psychology of Sport &amp; Motivation
Sociological and Cultural Aspects of Sport
Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp;
Sport Science II * **
Analysis of Sport Skills and Techniques

* HESS 540 is a prerequisite or co-requisite for this course
** This course or an equivalent course may be required if a student
chooses the thesis option
•

•

Opportunities exist for the development of specialized
programs of study that emphasize Health Science, Exercise
Science, or Sport Science
Common threads of effective written and oral communication
skills, research methodology, applied contemporary
technology and computer expertise, collaboration and
cooperation with other disciplines, and reflective learning
will be incorporated within each course in the M. S.
curriculum.

Total program hours: 39 OR 42
(21/24 core hours + 18 elective)

Course Listings &amp; Descriptions:
HESS-501—Nutrition
Three Credit Hours
A study of primary nutrients essential to health with attention given
to specific needs from infancy through adulthood. Current theories
and practices related to physical and intellectual performance are also
investigated. Contemporary topics are presented such as degenerative
diseases, food-borne diseases, fad dieting, food additives, and sports
nutrition.

HESS-502—Drug and Substance Abuse
Three Credit Hours
A study of characteristics of commonly abused chemicals and other
substances and reasons for abuse. Attention will be given to methods
of rehabilitation and prevention.

�HESS-503—Human Sexuality

HESS-511—Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science

Three Credit Hours
A study of all facets of human sexuality.

Three Credit Hours
A course designed to analyze public health trends, services, funding,
and organization of local, state, and federal agencies.

Three Credit Hours
Opportunities for graduate students to take special courses not
generally offered within the department. Each course must be
appropriate for one’s program of studies, and permission of the
Director of Graduate Studies in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
is required.
Prerequisite: Varies according to the topic.

HESS-505—Motor Development and Motor Learning

HESS-512—Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science

Three Credit Hours
Study of appropriate learning theories, hereditary and environmental
factors that influence learning and performance of
gross motor skills.

Three Credit Hours
Opportunities for graduate students to take special courses not
generally offered within the department. Each course must be
appropriate for one’s program of studies, and permission of the
Director of Graduate Studies in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
is required.
Prerequisite: Varies according to the topic.

HESS-504—Public Health

HESS-506—Applied Physiology of Exercise
Three Credit Hours
Study of effects of exercise upon various components of physical
fitness. Analysis and interpretation of research in areas of
cardiovascular-pulmonary adjustment, metabolic requirement, and
heat regulation during exercise are emphasized.
Prerequisite: Human Physiology or Exercise Physiology

HESS-507—Special Problems in Health Science, Exercise
Science, and Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
An independent research study of a local problem or a specialized
subject area that is not normally covered in existing courses.
Prerequisite: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I

HESS-508—Epidemiology
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the science of epidemiology and techniques used
in epidemiology.
Prerequisite: Tests and Measurements, Statistics, or equivalent.

HESS-509—Preventive and Rehabilitative Aspects of Physical
Activity
Three Credit Hours
This course provides emphasis on roles of exercise and physical
activity in prevention and rehabilitation of degenerative diseases.

HESS-510—Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
Three Credit Hours
Study and analysis of humans in motion, sport object motion,
and forces acting upon animate and inanimate bodies. Basic
cinematographic and non-cinematographic techniques are utilized in
a variety of both general and specific sports skill applications.
Prerequisites: Anatomy and/or Physiology

HESS 523—Administration and Leadership of Exercise and
Sport Organizations
Three Credit Hours
This course examines organizational theory and behavior as well
as leadership qualities related to exercise and sport organizations.
Effectiveness, structure, and design of sport and exercise
organizations will be addressed as well as cultures, leadership styles,
conflicts, changes, and human resources involved in these entities.

HESS-534—Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in Sport
&amp; Physical Activity
Three Credit Hours
Study of legal, ethical, and practical definitions of involving people
with disabilities within physical activity, physical education, and
sport settings.

HESS-540—Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to introduce procedures for conducting, evaluating,
and applying research in health, exercise, and sport science including
an understanding of fundamental research design, data collection,
and data analysis.

HESS-541—Current and Future Trends in Health, Exercise,
and Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
Investigation and exploration of current and future trends in health,
exercise, and sport science through contemporary readings and
seminar discussions.
Prerequisites: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I

HESS-542—Practicum in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
A supervised field experience of at least 125 hours in a health
science, exercise science, or sport science setting. Students
observe, shadow, and work in a setting (s) that will enhance and
complement classroom learning, develop valuable skills, nurture
networking, and may advance one toward future career goals.
Prerequisites: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
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�Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I

HESS-543—Consumer Health
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to produce smarter consumers in the health
marketplace. Emphasis is on evaluation of health products and
services.

HESS-544—Exercise Testing &amp; Assessment
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to acquire knowledge and develop skills necessary
for exercise testing, physical fitness assessment, and exercise
prescriptions among a variety of populations. Topics to be addressed
include exercise program goals and objectives, principles and methods
of physical fitness screening, development and testing, evaluation of
existing exercise programs, exercise prescriptions, and administration
and programming considerations.

HESS-545—Nutrition for Exercise, Sport, and Physical
Activity
Three Credit Hours
An examination of nutrition and physical activity interactions
including exercise and sport. Topics include current research
on nutrients and ergogenic aids, as well as dietary analysis and
intervention with athletes.

HESS-546—Environmental Physiology
Three Credit Hours
A course that examines the energetics of environmental stress on
cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, and muscle physiology as
pertain to physical performance.

HESS-547—Techniques of Conditioning for Sport and
Physical Fitness
Three Credit Hours
A study of the fundamental concepts of human physiology and
exercise physiology as apply to programs of physical conditioning,
training, and physical fitness. Theories, current research, and
laboratory techniques for assessing human physiological responses to
exercise, physical training, health-related physical fitness, and sport
performance will be studied.

HESS-548—Psychology of Sport and Motivation
Three Credit Hours
A course that addresses the effects of participating in exercise and sport
on psychological traits and states of participants and fans. Cognitive
and neurobiological mechanisms and psychological limitations to
athletic performance will be studied, as well as mental and psychological
techniques and strategies to improve performance and achievement in
sport and exercise.

HESS-549—Sociological and Cultural Aspects of Sport
Three Credit Hours
An examination of sport in America and its affects on society, including
race, gender, adherence, values, and violence.

HESS-554—Analysis of Sports Skills and Techniques
Three Credit Hours
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An application of data collection and data analysis tools including
EMG, videography, and force transducers to kinesiological systems of
the human body during movement and sport skills.

HESS-560—Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science II
Three Credit Hours
Advanced procedures for conducting, evaluating, and applying research
in health, exercise, and sport science including an understanding of
parametric and nonparametric instruments and methodologies used
to measure and evaluate various parameters considered essential to
research in health, exercise, and sport science.
Prerequisite: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I; Statistics, Tests and
Measurements, or equivalent.

HESS-598—Thesis I in Health Science, Exercise Science, and
Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
Student will be directed to develop the research question or problem
statement, define terminology, identify limitations and delimitations,
and formulate hypotheses and purpose statements. A literature
review critiquing previous research on the topic and a description of
methodology to be used to solve the problem will be included. Chapters
1, 2, and 3 of the thesis will be completed and presented to the thesis
committee for approval.
Prerequisites: HESS-540, HESS-560 Research Techniques and Methods
of Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I, II

HESS-599—Thesis II in Health Science, Exercise Science, and
Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
Student will be directed to report results, discuss findings in relation
to the introduction and previous literature, identify recommendations
and conclusions, and include a bibliography. Chapters 4 and 5 of the
thesis will be completed, and the entire thesis presented in an oral
defense to the thesis committee for approval. The student will also be
expected to submit the research for presentation at a state, regional, or
national meeting or equivalent.
Prerequisites: HESS-540, HESS-560 Research Techniques and Methods
of Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I, II and
HESS-598, Thesis I in Health Science, Exercise Science, and Sport
Science.

�Graduate Certificate Programs
2009-2010

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�Graduate Certificate in Technical
Project Management

credit hours
The optional course for TPM Graduate Certificate Program is:
• ENGR 690: Independent Study
Total Required Courses: 12 credit hours

School of Engineering, 843-953-6588
Dr. Keith Plemmons, 843-953-7677
Keith.Plemmons@citadel.edu
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Technical Project Management (TPM) graduate
certificate program is to educate and train the next generation of
technical and professional leaders.

Admission Requirement:
Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for admission into the TPM graduate certificate program.
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to the
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room
101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university attended.
3. Submit a one-page letter of intent (form available at www.
citadel.edu/graduatecollege/forms)that provides concise,
complete answers to the following questions:
a. How has your experience prepared you for the TPM
graduate courses?
b. How will your knowledge, skills and attitudes
contribute to the TPM program’s learning community?
c. What do you hope to gain from the TPM graduate
program?
All material must be received by the CGC office to receive
consideration to the TPM graduate program. An undergraduate
engineering degree is not required.

Program Requirements:
Students are required to complete 12 hours of graduate study
within a four-year period from the time of registration in their first
TPM graduate course at The Citadel. Students who fulfill the
program requirements will earn a graduate certificate in Technical
Project Management.
Required Program:
The required courses for the TPM Graduate Certificate Program
are:
• ENGR 650: Overview of Technical Project Management,
3 credit hours
• ENGR 651: Technical Project Planning and Scheduling,3
credit hours
• ENGR 652: Applications of Quality Management,3
credit hours
• ENGR 653: Technical Project Support and Operations, 3
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All students are required to complete a Capstone Project that
spans the four TPM courses. Other degree programs may require
students to complete subject specific Capstone Projects in order to
transfer TPM courses for credit within those programs.
A graduate student desiring to engage in a research or scholarly
project of mutual interest to the student and the faculty member
who directs the study, may propose to substitute ENGR 690 for
ENGR 651, ENGR 652, or ENGR 653. Approval to register for
ENGR 690 requires written permission from the Dean of Engineering; a 3.0 cumulative GPA; and approved Specific Course
Assignment including applicable scope, expected deliverables, and
contact information.

Required Courses:
ENGR 650: Overview of Technical Project Management
Three Credit Hours
This course applies a systems engineering approach to project
management and introduces the student to the entire lifecycle of
technical projects as offered by Project Management Institute’s
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®
Guide) and other resources. Practical assignments are combined
with industry-accepted standards for the purpose of developing
a logical framework for managing and leading technical build
projects. The five major process groups of Initiation, Planning,
Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing are investigated in relationship with the nine knowledge areas of Integration,
Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Human Resources, Communication,
Risk and Procurement. Professional responsibility and ethics will
receive particular emphasis.

ENGR 651: Technical Project Planning and Scheduling
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the principles and applications of work
breakdown structures (WBS); the Critical Path Method (CPM) and
Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT); earned value
management, critical chain scheduling and buffer management;
definition and allocation of resources; resource leveling; and schedule compression. Course content includes realistic projects, case
studies, Primavera and MS Project computer applications, along
with web-based management and technology tools.
Prerequisite: ENGR 650 or instructor permission.

ENGR 652: Applications of Quality Management
Three Credit Hours
This course investigates the principles of quality management and
their application in the technical project environment. The standards, tools, techniques and deliverables as related to the development and implementation of a comprehensive quality system will
be explored. Topics related to ISO 9000, lean six sigma methodology, business process improvement, and function point analysis will
be addressed. Prerequisite: ENGR 650 or instructor permission.

�ENGR 653: Technical Project Support and Operations
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and
understanding of the activities necessary for the completion of a
project, but not normally recognized as project activities. These
activities include project plan development, negotiations, coaching
and interpersonal skills, contract specifications and general conditions, bonds and insurance, and risk planning and mitigation.
Prerequisite: ENGR 650 or instructor permission.

Optional Course:
ENGR 690: Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to give School of Engineering students
real-world work experience to complement the classroom education they have previously received or to allow for working on an
advanced academic project under the direction of one or more of
the faculty of the School of Engineering. Students will have the
opportunity to relate their classroom experiences to a variety of
managerial issues and/or to the investigation of some advanced
topic. Topics shall not be directly related to the student’s past life
experiences. Applicable efforts, activities, and topics will be coordinated through the School of Engineering.
Transfer Credit: No transfer credit hours will be accepted.
Grading: All students are expected to maintain high academic and
professional standards. Any student who receives any form of “C”
(i.e. C, C+) or F will be dismissed from the TPM program for academic insufficiency. Dismissed students must resubmit application
documents and appeal to the dean of the school to be considered
for continuance in the program.

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�Graduate Certificate in Sport
Management - Sport Sales &amp; Marketing
Department of Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science
843-953-5060
Dr. Harry Davakos, 843-953-7957
Harry.Davakos@citadel.edu
The Sport Management Certificate Program
This certificate program in Sport Management offers five (5)
courses that will enhance the student’s breadth and depth of
knowledge and skills in sport sales and marketing. These courses
were specifically developed to broaden knowledge, skills, and
abilities of working professionals in the field of sport management
as well as provide such skills to students who wish to enhance
their career marketability. In addition, graduate programs, such
as the M.S. in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science program at The
Citadel, may accept these certificate program courses as credits
towards completion of a Master’s degree with an emphasis in Sport
Management.
Admission Requirements
Requirements and application procedures for admission into the
Sport Management Certificate Program:
1. Contact the Director of the Sport Management Program in
the Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science, Deas
Hall, Room 205, Tel: (843) 953-5060, email: harry.davakos@
citadel.edu.
2. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
a non-refundable application fee to The Citadel Graduate
College (CGC), Bond Hall, Room 101.
3. Submit an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree
and all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from
accredited colleges and universities. Students whose degrees
are from colleges and universities outside the United States
may be required to have their transcripts translated by one
of several academic credential evaluation organizations
recognized by The Citadel Graduate College.
4. Submit a resume to the Director of the Sport Management
Program (Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science)
detailing previous work experience.
5. A letter of intent to the Director of the Sport Management
Program (Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science)
that addresses the following questions:
a. How have your past experiences prepared you for the
Sport Management Certificate Program’s graduate
work?
b. How will your knowledge, skills, and attitudes
contribute to the sport marketing/sales learning
community?
c. What do you hope to gain if accepted to the Sport
Management Certificate Program?
All material must be received by the CGC and Health, Exercise,
and Sport Science Department to receive consideration for
entrance into the Sport Management Certificate Program.
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Course Descriptions
HESS-518—Sport Marketing and Finance
Three Credit Hours
A course examining theories, principles, fundamentals,
applications, and challenges of marketing and financing in exercise,
sport, and recreation industries.
HESS-521—The Art of Selling in Sport
Three Credit Hours
A course concentrating on knowledge, skills and concepts related
to the “art” of sales, an area valued considerably in the sport
industry.
HESS-523—Administration and Leadership of Exercise and Sport
Organizations
Three Credit Hours
A course examining organizational theory and behavior as well
as leadership qualities related to exercise and sport organizations.
Effectiveness, structure, and design of exercise and sport
organizations are also addressed as well as cultures, leadership
styles, conflicts, changes, and human resources involved in these
entities.
HESS-529—Special Problems in Sport Management: Advertising
in Sport
Three Credit Hours
A course examining knowledge, skills and concepts required
for successful advertising in the sport industry. Strategies and
techniques of successful advertising will be studied.
HESS-539—Sport Public Relations and Promotions
Three Credit Hours
A course focusing on marketing and public relations principles and
practices in the sport management industry.

�Graduate Certificate in Leadership
Dr. Harry Carter, 843-953-7598
Harry.Carter@citadel.edu
The graduate certificate in Leadership consists of five (5) three (3)
hour couses at the graduate level which can be used in each of the
following programs or can be completed as a stand alone certificate
in leadership for those interested individuals who are not enrolled
in one of these three programs;
• Master of Arts in Social Science
• Master of Science in Project Management
• Master of Business Administration
Admission Requirements
1.
2.
3.

4.

Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
the appropriate non-refundable application fee, to the The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
Submit an official transcript for the baccalaureate degree and
all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
college or university attended.
Submit a letter of intent, no more than two pages, which
answers the following questions:
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for
graduate courses in leadership?
b. How will your knowledge, skills and experiences
contribute to this program’s learning community?
c. What do you hope to gain from this graduate
certificate program?
Submit the names and contact information for three (3)
references familiar with your work.

perspective.
Prerequisite: (PSYC 500) Human Growth and Development
BADM-713—Communication for Leadership
Three Credit Hours
This course provides insight on the role of organizations as
communication systems in which effective writing and speaking are
crucial. Emphasis is on developing awareness of verbal and written
styles, interpersonal skills, and creating a repertoire of writing and
speaking strategies.
Prerequisites: None.
BADM-722—Leadership in Organizations
Three Credit Hours
This course is a seminar that focuses on the understanding and
application of organizational theory and leadership principles.
In addition, the course will included components on developing
individual leadership skills and different theories of organizations.
The applications component of the course will include a variety
of approaches such as cases, films, guest speakesr, individual selfassessment, role play, team building exercises, and a leadership
portfolio.
Prerequisites: None.
Application of Leadership
Three Credit Hours
Choose one (1) of the following courses:
• Master of Arts in Social Science HIST/ENGL/PSCI AAA
*Courses are currently being developed
• Master of Science in Project
ENGR 672
Management
• Master in Business Administration
BADM 740

All material must be received by the CGC office to receive
consideration for admission to this graduate certificate program.
Students who are currently admitted to a graduate degree
program at The Citadel are automatically eligible to pursue the
Graduate Certificate in Leadership.
Course Descriptions
PSYC-500—Human Growth and Development
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the principles of human development with
emphasis on the contributions of biological, social, psychological,
and multicultural influences as applied to an understanding of
cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development across the
life-span. Particular emphasis will be given to the psychobiological
nature and social context of development as well as cultural and
ethnic variations impacting on development processes.
PSYC-553—Introduction to Family Dynamics
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to serve as an introduction to the various
schools of family therapy. Students will study the historical context
and underlying pragmatic assumptions inherent in the diverse
schools. Students will survey the major contributions to each
theoretical perspectives and examine techniques unique to each
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�Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs
School of Education
843-953-5097
Dr. George Williams, 843-953-2205
George.williams@citadel.edu
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) and the Division of
Counselor Education within The Citadel School of Education
(SOE) is committed to principled educational leadership in higher
education making The Citadel the ideal place for offering a
program that aims to prepare leaders in Student Affairs.
The Student Affairs graduate certificate is designed to teach
students aspiring to work (or currently working) in higher
education how to:
• Use resources effectively to achieve institutional missions and
goals;
• Establish high expectations for the learning process;
• Equip individuals with the skills needed to engage students
in active learning while building supportive and inclusive
communities within higher education institutions that help
students develop coherent values and ethical standards.
The program also provides supportive educational background
for those interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in Educational
Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education
Administration currently offered by Clemson University at the
Lowcountry Graduate Center.
Admission Requirements:
1.
2.
3.

Submit a completed graduate application form along with a
$30 non-refundable fee to The Citadel Graduate College.
Submit official transcript(s) of all undergraduate and graduate
credit directly from the source, including documentation of
graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
Submit one letter of recommendation.

Once all admission requirements have been satisfied, the SOE
Division of Counselor Education Admissions Committee will
review the application and the applicant will be notified of their
admission decision.
Curriculum
The Student Affairs certificate program consists of four, three
credit-hour courses totaling 12 graduate credit hours. Students
may choose to enroll in 15 credit hours when including a
practicum. Courses in the program are typically offered at the
Lowcountry Graduate Center (LGC).

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EDUC-538—Theories of Student Development in Higher
Education
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of theories of student
development in higher education as it applies to the cognitive and
psychosocial development of students and the influence of the
college environment.
EDUC-537—Student Development Services in Higher Education
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses on the historical and current approaches of the
organization, management, and evaluation of student services.
EDUC-500—Foundations of American Education (Student
Affairs and College Counseling Concentration)
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to assist students in understanding the
historical trends and events that have influenced contemporary
American higher education and the resulting evolution of the
American college student.
EDUC-539—Higher Education Administration
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of the process of organizing
the personnel and financial resources needed to effectively meet
student development and institutional goals and objectives.
This course will introduce students to basic human and fiscal
management concepts and skills.
EDUC-634—Practicum in Higher Education Student Affairs
Three Credit Hours
This supervised experience includes the student serving as a
student affairs specialist in a higher education institutional setting
for a minimum of 100 clock hours. Prerequisite: Permission from a
faculty Advisor

�Undergraduate Degree Programs
2009-2010

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�Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration
School of Business, 843-953-5056
Duvall Herlocker, 843-953-6450
duvall.herlocker@citadel.edu
Dr. Lester Pittman,
lester.pittman@tridenttech.edu
Mission:
The mission of the School of Business Administration is to educate
and develop leaders of principle to serve a global community.

2 + 2 Program:
The Citadel’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is
a “2 +2” program provided in cooperation with Trident Technical
College. Students take freshman- and sophomore- level courses at
Trident (or an equivalent college), and they come to The Citadel
for their junior- and senior- level courses.
Students who wish to earn a B.S. in Business Administration
through The Citadel’s Graduate College can begin their
coursework at TTC and earn an Associate in Arts degree along
the way.

The Steps:
• Apply to TTC (www.tridenttech.edu). List AA as your major
and Citadel-Business as your career path.

• Submit SAT/ACT scores and official transcripts of all
colleges you have attended directly from the source OR take
TTC’s placement test.
• Visit TTC’s Orientation Center to be assigned to the right
TTC advisor
• Meet with your advisor and fill out a 2+2 Enrollment Form
• Complete specified courses at TTC with a minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Apply to The Citadel
• Sign transfer request form

Admission Requirements:
To be admitted into The Citadel’s portion of the program,
students must:
1.
Complete and return an undergraduate application to the
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room
101.
2. Complete the designated courses with Trident Technical
College or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
(Students may begin taking Citadel courses at any time as
long as prerequisites have been met and an official TTC
transcript has been sent.)
3. Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
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The Citadel’s undergraduate program, our principal focus, blends
four semesters of science, four semesters of English, four semesters
of foreign language courses, other traditional liberal arts courses,
and upper-level business courses.
Persons interested in the Master of Business Administration program,
which is offered only through evening classes, should consult the Graduate
portion of this catalog for further information.

Required Courses
Course

Hours

Must be Taken at TTC or equivalent
Composition and Literature - ENG 101
Composition and Literature - ENG 102
English Literature I - ENG 205
American, British or World Literature –
ENG 203/206/208/209

3
3
3

Western Civilization - HIS 101
Western Civilization - HIS 102
or
World History - HIS 104
World History - HIS 105

3
3
3
3

Modern Language (FRE, SPA, or GER 101)
Modern Language (FRE, SPA, or GER 102)
Modern Language (FRE, SPA, or GER 201)
Modern Language (FRE, SPA, or GER 202)

4
4
3
3

Macroeconomics - ECO 210 [BADM 201]
Microeconomics - ECO 211 [BADM 202]
Social Science Core Course
(PSY 201, SOC 101, ANT 101, or PSC 201)
Public Speaking SPC 205
[Citadel Non-Business Elective]

3
3

Microcomputer Applications - CPT 101 [CSCI 110]
College Algebra with Modeling - MAT 109
Probability &amp; Statistics - MAT 120 [BADM 205]
Elementary Calculus - MAT 130 [MATH 106]
Accounting Principles - ACC 101 [BADM 211]
Accounting Principles - ACC 102 [BADM 212]

3
3
3
3
3
3

Biology 101, Chemistry 106, Physics 201,
or Astronomy 101
Biology 102, Chemistry 107, Physics 202,
or Astronomy102
Biology 101, Chemistry 106, Physics 201,
or Astronomy 101
Biology 102, Chemistry 107, Physics 202,
or Astronomy102
[Note: 4 semesters of science required]
Non-Business Elective
Non-Business Elective

3

3
3

4
4
4
4

3
3

�Course

Hours

Must be Taken at The Citadel
Communications in Business BADM 216
3
Business Law - BADM 305
3
Marketing Principles - BADM 309
3
Computer Applications in Business BADM 317
3
(Prereq CPT 101)
Business Finance BADM 321
3
(Prereq ACC 101&amp;102)
Management &amp; Organization Behavior BADM 338
3
Leadership in Organizations BADM 371
3
(Prereq BADM 338)
Production Management BADM 410
3
(Prereq ECO 211, MAT 120, ACC 102, BADM 338)
Strategic Management BADM 422
3
(Prereq ECO 210 &amp; 211, ACC 101 &amp; 102,
MKT 101)
Business Elective BADM
3
Business Elective BADM
3
Business Elective BADM
3
Business Elective BADM
3

List of Courses:
BADM-216—Communications in Business
Three Credit Hours
Required of business administration sophomores.
A study of written and oral communication in organizations.
Emphasis is given to communication theory including
communication flows and barriers, as well as the psychology of
communicating good, neutral, negative, and persuasive messages.
The course also covers career planning, delivering professional
presentations, electronic communications and writing formal
reports.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing

BADM-305—Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration juniors.
An introduction to the legal system, with special emphasis
on its relation to business. Students will contend with federal
and state regulations as well as the common law to arrive at an
understanding of the legality, ethics, and social responsibility
of business decisions. Topics include an introduction to the
judicial system, torts and product liability, administrative law
and consumer protection, agency and partnership, contracts, the
Constitution, criminal law, ethics, and fiduciary trust.

BADM-309—Marketing Principles
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration juniors.
Introduction to basic concepts and terminology in marketing: the
process of developing marketing strategy, the role of marketing
activities within the firm, external influences that affect the
development of marketing strategy, and basic analytical tools
appropriate to marketing decision-making. International and
ethical issues in marketing are examined.
Prerequisite: Principles of Microeconomics (BADM-202).

BADM-317—Computer Applications in Business
Three Credit Hours
Required of business administration juniors.
The application of computer software to assist in analyzing
common business decisions, with an emphasis on advanced
techniques in spreadsheet and database development and design.
Includes a major business project utilizing presentation software
and the Internet.
Prerequisite: Microcomputer Applications (CSCI-110).

BADM-318—Commercial Law
Three Credit Hours
Required of business administration majors with a concentration
in accounting.
A detailed examination of commercial law topics including sales,
commercial paper, secured transactions, bulk transfers, and
bankruptcy.
Prerequisite: Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (BADM305).

BADM-320—International Business
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses on decisions in international business
operations for small and large firms. Of particular interest are
international business climate/culture, foreign exchange rates,
international trade, overseas direct investment, and operations
management. Students will incorporate case studies dealing with
aspects of international business.

BADM-321—Business Finance
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration juniors.
An introductory course combining both a description of the
structure of business financing and a study of financial principles
and practices, with special emphasis on their relation to managerial
planning and control.
Prerequisite: Accounting for Decision-Making (BADM-212).

BADM-326—Principles of Real Estate
Three Credit Hours
This course provides a personal and professional perspective of the
legal, financial, and ethical rights and obligations of all parties in
a real estate transaction. Topics include organizing, functioning,
financing, marketing, brokering, appraising, and managing of real
estate transactions.

BADM-338—Management and Organizational Behavior
Three Credit Hours
Required of business administration juniors.
A study of the fundamental concepts of management and
organizational behavior. Emphasis is placed on the study of human
behavior, attitudes, and performance in organizations, and on the
development of positive interpersonal relations. A major focus
is on the managerial role of leader and decision-maker necessary
for effective planning, organizing, influencing, and control of the
organization. The dynamics and links among individuals, groups,
and the national and international environment are analyzed to
highlight the determinants of organizational effectiveness.
Prerequisite: Junior standing

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�BADM-371—Leadership in Organizations
Three Credit Hours
Using a case approach as well as a significant experiential
component, this course involves the application of leadership
theory and practice covered in this class and in other classes in
the interdisciplinary minor in Leadership Studies. The course
draws from cases in business and other organizations to focus the
student’s learning in both individual and team projects. Issues
of motivation, persuasion, ethics, power, diversity, teams, etc. will
all be explored. Guest speakers/leaders will also be an important
component of the course.
Prerequisites: Junior standing: Psychology of Leadership (PSYC 371)
or Management and Organizational Behavior (BADM 338).

BADM-404—Investments

handling, and inventory control are discussed.
Prerequisites: Principles of Microeconomics (BADM-202), Business
Statistics (BADM-205), Accounting for Decision-Making (BADM212), and Management and Organizational Behavior (BADM-338).

BADM-412—International Economics
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the theoretical principles underlying international
specialization and exchange, the making of international payments,
the relation of international payments to national income, and the
application of these principles to recent historical developments
and current national policies. An introduction is provided to the
network, composition, and sources of world trade.
Prerequisite: Principles of Microeconomics (BADM-202).

Three Credit Hours
A survey course that introduces different types of securities,
markets, transaction costs, security regulations, and taxes. The
basic techniques for analyzing the potential returns and risks of
individual securities and for combining them efficiently into
portfolios are also studied.
Prerequisite: Business Finance (BADM-321).

BADM-413—International Marketing

BADM-405—Marketing Management

BADM-414—Consumer Behavior

Three Credit Hours
A study of marketing planning and decision-making from the point
of view of the marketing manager in a changing economic, social,
and legal environment. Basic concepts and methods of analysis
used in formulating product, distribution, promotion, and pricing
strategy are studied.
Prerequisite: Marketing Management (BADM-309).

Three Credit Hours
The study of behavioral science theories and related marketing
models useful to managers in understanding consumers in the
domestic and global marketplace.
Prerequisite: Marketing Principles (BADM-309).

BADM-407—Money and Banking
Three Credit Hours
The nature and functions of money, the various monetary
standards, the development of our monetary system, the factors
affecting the value of money, methods and objectives of money
and credit control, international exchange, and analysis of recent
developments in money and credit.
Prerequisite: Principles of Macroeconomics (BADM-201).

Three Credit Hours
Introduction to global problems, cultural and ethical issues, and
decision areas facing the marketing manager. Primary emphasis
rests on the value of cross-cultural understanding and the need for
careful adaptation of marketing efforts.
Prerequisite: Marketing Principles (BADM-309).

BADM-417—Systems Analysis and Design for Business
Three Credit Hours
This course addresses the theory and practice of effective database
systems design for businesses. Topics include client/server models
and object-oriented databases, as well as the data warehouse’s role
in supporting business decision-making.
Prerequisite: Microcomputer Applications (CSCI-110) and
Computer Applications in Business (BADM-317) or permission of
instructor.

BADM-420—Management of Change

Three Credit Hours
A contemporary course in the management of personnel as a
resource concentrating on the historical, legal, social, economic,
and ethical framework of labor relations with a focus on
forecasting, planning, staffing, compensating, developing a career,
labor relations, performance management, and control and
evaluation of human resources.

Three Credit Hours
This course uses knowledge and skills from the social sciences
to develop strategies for achieving effective change within
organizations. Implementation of these strategies to achieve more
effective organizations is the core of this course. Topics include
team building, process consultation, confrontation and the
management of conflict, and technostructural change.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in business administration

BADM-410—Production &amp; Operations Management

BADM-422—Strategic Management

BADM-409—Human Resource Management

Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration seniors.
Analysis of the production function as the planning, organizing,
directing, and controlling of the required activities and resources
necessary to produce products and services. Managerial problems
in the areas of plant design and location, production standards,
operations planning and control, product development, materials

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Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration seniors.
A capstone course designed to give the student practice in
integrating the numerous theory courses in all phases of business
management. The student develops problem-solving and decisionmaking skills by assuming the role of top management in a
simulated company and through the study of actual business cases.
Prerequisites: Principles of Macroeconomics (BADM-201), Principles
Microeconomics (BADM-202), Introduction to Financial
Accounting (BADM-211), Accounting for Decision-Making

�(BADM-212), Marketing Principles (BADM-309), Business Finance
(BADM-321), Management and Organizational Behavior (BADM338).

BADM-425—Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship
Three Credit Hours
This course covers the environment of small business, factors of
success or failure, small business management tools, and sources
of financing. Student teams prepare business plans for the startup of a business. In some instances, the teams will work with
local entrepreneurs in developing business plans. The course is
supported by a multimedia business planning system.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in business administration.

BADM-430–435—Seminar in Business Administration
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: approval of course instructor and department head.
These courses are designed to provide students of exceptional
ability and background with the opportunity to explore a variety of
advanced, business-oriented, analytical techniques. Specified topics
covered within these courses will be offered at the discretion of the
instructor and under the supervision of the department head.

BADM-450—Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Senior Standing
Open to senior business administration majors.
This course gives senior students real-world work experience to
complement the classroom education they have already received.
Interns will learn about the variety of issues faced by today’s firms
and their managers, the kinds of information firms collect and use,
and the development of solutions for business problems. Interns
will spend ten to twelve hours each week working alongside a
senior-level manager in a Charleston-area business.

BADM-490—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Senior standing with at least a 3.0 academic average.
Approvals for enrollment during pre registration from sponsoring
professor and department head are required.
This course may be taken by seniors desiring to engage in a
scholarly research project of mutual interest to the student and
the faculty member who directs the study. The project should
culminate in a formal student research paper.

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�Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

learning, effective communication, contributions on
multidisciplinary teams, and broad based prospective of
engineering and societal needs.

Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering
Dr. Kenneth Brannan, Department Head
843.953.5083, ken.brannan@citadel.edu

Broad Based Education:
Graduating students who have a broad educational background
that leads to good citizenship through leadership, management,
decision making and problem solving abilities.

Department’s Mission Statement:
The mission of the Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering (CEE) is to provide a nationally recognized studentcentered learning environment for the development of principled
leaders in the civil and environmental engineering community
through a broad-based, rigorous curriculum, emphasizing
theoretical and practical engineering concepts, strong professional
values, and a disciplined work ethic.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
recognizes the civil engineer as a people-serving professional
who manages resources as well as technology. The civil engineer
plans, designs, constructs, and maintains facilities essential to
modern life in both the public and private sectors. Accordingly,
the department strives to develop the skills of its engineering
students in the management of resources–time, materials, money,
and people. Consistent with the high aims of the civil engineering
profession, the department seeks to ensure its academic program
is underpinned by a broad base of ethical knowledge and behavior
as well as modern leading-edge technology. The department
accomplishes its mission by connecting students, faculty, and
staff in a unique academic environment, achieving the intended
development of the student through the enriched personal,
professional, and educational growth of each individual.

Admission Requirements:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Complete the designated courses with Trident Technical
College or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Submit all official transcripts directly from the source to the
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) office.
Complete and return an undergraduate application to the
CGC, Bond Hall Room 101.

Program Educational Objectives:
The Civil and Environmental Engineering program educational
objectives are designated in the following three areas:
Design:
Graduating students who are successful in engineering based on a
course of study focused on design, including a solid theoretical and
practical foundation that leads to successful employment in the
private and public sectors.
Sustainable Success:
Graduating students who have sustainable career success and
participate in leadership roles through demonstration of lifelong
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Departmental Core Values:
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has
adopted the following core values:
• We believe that our students, our staff, and our faculty are our
most important resources.
• We believe that the education, development, and welfare of
our students are the primary concerns of the faculty and staff.
• We believe that the civil engineering profession is committed
to improving the quality of life.
• We recognize the value of a broad education.
• We are committed to provide a learning environment that
fosters honesty, integrity, and the highest professional and
ethical standards.
• We recognize the importance of preparing our students for
leadership roles in the community and the profession.
• We seek to foster open communication, trust, and the free
exchange of ideas.
• We believe in the value of human diversity.
• We promise and require tolerance and mutual respect.
• We strive for excellence through the pursuits of continuous
improvement and believe that change provides opportunity for
growth.

Program Requirements:
Two-Plus-Two Evening Mode
The Citadel through the CGC offers an undergraduate Bachelor
of Science degree in Civil Engineering. This program is offered
in cooperation with Trident Technical College where the student
completes the first two years of study. The junior and senior years
of study are completed at The Citadel by attending evening classes.

Program Outcomes:
At the time of graduation from the civil engineering program
a student should have achieved an acceptable level of skills and
knowledge in the following areas:
• an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and
engineering
• an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as
analyze and interpret data
• an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet
desired needs
• an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
• an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering
problems
• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
• an ability to communicate effectively
• the broad education necessary to understand the impact of
engineering solutions in a global and societal context
• a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-

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•
•
•
•

long learning
a knowledge of contemporary issues
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern
engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
an understanding of the elements of project management,
construction, and asset management
an understanding of business and public policy and
administration fundamentals
an understanding of the role of the leader and leadership
principles and attitudes

Program of Study:
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department’s fouryear program begins with courses which provide a foundation
of knowledge and skill in the basic arts and sciences. Limited
specialization in engineering starts during the sophomore year.
In the junior and senior years, the time is devoted essentially
to basic professional subjects. Throughout the four years, the
program emphasizes the development of habits of orderly study,
investigation, sound reasoning, problem-solving, and design, rather
than the mere acquisition of factual information. It is stressed that
an engineer is a professional, thoroughly grounded in engineering
science and technology, but also aware of the social, economic,
ethical, and ecological implications of professional activities. The
civil engineering curriculum is accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology (ABET). Each year the curriculum is
augmented by off-campus educators and engineers who lecture and
moderate seminars in engineering specialties. Students’ sources of
knowledge are broadened by participation in these seminars and
the student chapters of the American Society of Civil Engineers,
Tau Beta Pi (honorary engineering society), and the Society of
American Military Engineers.
LeTellier Hall was designed for the needs of civil and
environmental engineering education and contains, in addition
to laboratories, six multimedia classrooms and one multimedia
assembly room that contains additional audio-visual aids. There are
three computer facilities located in LeTellier Hall. To help ensure
the best use of these facilities, priority access goes to students using
software or capabilities specific to the LeTellier sites. LeTellier 203
is a general purpose lab maintained by ITS. LeTellier 206 and 308
are on the CEE departmental network and require a departmental
user account.
The Main Computer Lab – LeTellier 203
LeTellier 203 is the primary teaching and student-use computer
facility in the Civil Engineering Department. The twenty-three
student stations and one projection-capable instructor station and
laser printer located in this lab are connected to the campus wide
network, CITnet, and provide direct Internet access via Ethernet.
The campus-wide network includes: an ALPHA cluster which
handles student email and information systems and the library
information systems; a Novell network for printer access; and the
UNIX systems administered by the Department of Mathematics
and Computer Science. The software in the labs is Windows
based. All machines in the lab have graphics-capable www browers.
The department’s standard general purpose software includes:
Microsoft Office, Mathcad, and Autocad Lt. In addition, there
are a number of course specific software packages. Faculty also

post: classroom presentations, handouts, programming examples,
class notes, and solutions to tests, and homework on the CEE
Department’s Web server. These postings are in a mixture of
formats including PDF files, Mathcad documents, spreadsheet
files, executable programs, and multimedia presentation files that
students may review as needed before and after class.
The Special Applications Lab – LeTellier 206
LeTellier 206 is the home of the Civil Engineering Department
Special Applications Lab. Note: A CEE departmental computer
account is required to log in on these workstations. The twelve
student computers serve primarily as AutoCad, GIS (ArcView) and
structural design workstations. Other uses involve construction
management, Global Positioning System (GPS) data analysis/
adjustment, and traffic engineering studies. Occasionally, small
sections of courses may be scheduled in the lab utilizing the
instructors-only workstation and projection system. Each of these
computers has a CDRW drive to accommodate large student files.
This laboratory is equipped with a network A-B size laser printer
and E-size plotter. There is also a 8-1/2x14 fixed-bed color scanner
in this lab for student use.
The Graphics Lab – LeTellier 308
LeTellier 308 is the home of the Civil Engineering Department
Graphics Instruction Lab. Note: A CEE departmental computer
account is required to log in on these workstations. The
instructor’s station is equipped with a projection system for
both the computer and document camera. The twenty student
computers serve primarily as Autocad workstations. Each of
these computers has a 250 MB ZIP drive and a CDR/W drive to
accommodate large student files. This laboratory is equipped with
a networked A/B size laser printer.
Materials Testing Laboratory: Major items of equipment include
a 400,000-pound universal hydraulic testing machine with a
clearance of 8 feet for column testing and with a 36-inch-wide
working platform; a 250,000 pound concrete cylinder testing
machine; a 60,000-pound hydraulic universal testing machine; a
10,000-inch-pound torsion machine; and equipment for making
tension, compression, shearing, and most other accepted and
significant tests on metals, concrete, wood, and other structural
materials. A transmission Polariscope and related equipment are
available to investigate in a wide variety of two dimensional photoelastic models.
Construction Materials Laboratory: Bituminous Materials Testing.
This laboratory contains equipment for making the significant
quality control and identification tests on asphalt cements, cutback
asphalts, and asphalt emulsions. Equipment for the design, mixing,
compaction by both hammer and gyratory means, and testing
of asphalt concrete paving mixtures by the Marshall and other
methods is included.
Concrete Materials Testing: A curing room, mixing equipment,
air entraining measuring apparatus, scales, and other minor
equipment are provided in this laboratory. Testing is accomplished
using the Materials Laboratory testing equipment.
Geotechnical Laboratories: The two soils laboratories are
equipped with consolidmeters, triaxial and direct shear machines,
unconfined compression machines, permeameters, Atterberg
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�limit equipment, Proctor and modified AASHTO compaction
apparatus, standard sieves, soil hydrometers, C.B.R. apparatus, and
other equipment needed for tests and experiments with soils.
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory: Equipment is provided for a wide
variety of experiments and tests involving the flow of water over
weirs or through pipes, meters, orifices, or a Parshall flume.
Other major items of equipment include a head loss and flow
measurement fluid circuit apparatus, a Reynolds number device,
two (2) hydraulic demonstration units permitting experiments
involving many phenomena of open channel flow, and a
centrifugal pump equipped to measure input and output of energy.
In addition, a parallel-series pumping unit is available for
students to study parallel-series pumping under a variety of system
conditions.
Environmental Engineering Laboratory: Equipment is provided
for water analysis determination (primarily according to “Standard
Methods”) pH, alkalinity, turbidity, conductivity, D.O., and color.
Bacteriological examinations may also be made for wastewater analysis,
biochemical oxygen demand, solids content, and coliform testing. The
equipment includes incubators, a muffle furnace, pH meters, dissolved
oxygen probes, electrophotometic devices, an autoclave, a constant
temperature refrigerator, spectrophotometer, a drying oven, a water
still, a type I generator, a fume hood, a microscope, and essential minor
tools and equipment.
Other engineering equipment: Adequate equipment is available
for the courses in engineering graphics, surveying, geospatial
representation, as well as for the junior and senior courses. This
equipment includes levels, theodolites, level rods, tapes, and six
total stations. Nine Geographic Positioning System (GPS) receivers
have been acquired by the department for use in the geospatial
representation courses.
Degree: The degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.S.
in C.E.) is awarded to those who successfully complete the program
of studies outlined in the course offerings section of this catalog.
Two humanity or social science electives, one technical elective,
and one civil engineering design elective are required. These are
selected from a list of approved electives maintained by the Civil
and Environmental Engineering Department. In completing the
two humanities or social science electives, the student will take
one from the core curriculum. The other shall be a departmentally
approved course. The civil and environmental engineering design
elective allows the students to specialize in a technical area of
civil engineering by completing a design course at the senior level
that integrates principles and practices of earlier courses into the
design of the engineering system. Students who are on academic
probation will not be permitted to enroll in upper level courses
offered by the civil and environmental engineering department
(i.e., junior and senior level classes).
All scheduled freshman and sophomore level engineering,
science, and mathematics courses must be completed before a
student will be permitted to enroll in senior level courses offered
by the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department.
Students are required to be advised for each semester of
enrollment at The Citadel.

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List of Courses:
CIVL-100—Introduction to Civil and Environmental
Engineering
Two Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering freshmen.
Meets The Citadel 101 first year seminar requirement.
The engineering process from problem formulation to the evolution
of creative design is demonstrated through the practical solution of
engineering problems. Course topics provide an introduction to the
engineering profession, branches and functions of civil engineering,
professional ethics, and the role of engineers in society. Course
assignments include individual student exercises, team-oriented
engineering projects, in-class presentations, and peer evaluations.
As a foundation for lifelong learning in the civil engineering
profession, students will develop and enhance study skills, including
time management, learning strategies, computer techniques/tools,
and effective communication. The course will introduce students
to campus facilities, resources, support services and lifestyle issues
useful for making a successful transition to the unique environment
of The Citadel.
Laboratory: Four hours.

CIVL-101—Engineering Drawing
Two Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering freshmen.
Use and care of drawing instruments; proper weights and types of
lines for clear-cut and complete graphical representation; auxiliary and
sectional views; pictorial representation with emphasis on isometric
drawing, dimensioning, true lengths, and shapes; problems on points,
lines, and planes; development of a reasonable skill in lettering. A
substantial portion of the course is taught using CAD software.
Laboratory: Four hours

CIVL-202—Statics
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Scalar and vector solutions of problems in statics; resultants,
reactions, and equilibrium of forces; analysis of simple trusses,
friction; centroids and centers of gravity; and moments of inertia.
Lecture: Three hours.
Corequisites: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MATH-131) and
Physics with Calculus I and Lab (PHYS-221/271)

CIVL-205—Surveying
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Linear measurements, leveling, compass and transit/theodolite,
total stations theory of errors, latitudes and departures, areas,
stadia, coordinate geometry, construction field control, legal
aspects of land surveying, and public land surveys.
Lecture: Three hours.
Corequisites: Engineering Drawing (CIVL-101), Surveying
Laboratory (CIVL-235).

CIVL-208—Geospatial Representation
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
A course in geospatial representation that includes topographic
mapping, advanced adjustments using least squares procedures,
map projections, state plan coordinate systems, astronomic control

�for mapping, Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic
Information Systems (GIS), and remote sensing.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Surveying (CIVL-205), Surveying Laboratory (CIVL235), and Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MATH-131).
Corequisites: Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering
(CIVL-100) and Geospatial Representation Laboratory (CIVL238).

into construction specifications. Problems are solved by both
manual and computer methods. Preparation of construction plans
for a highway, including use of survey data, plotting, design of
horizontal and vertical control; storm drainage design; earthwork
determination and mass diagram calculations.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Transportation Engineering (CIVL-305); corequisite:
Asphalt and Concrete Laboratory (CIVL-327).

CIVL-209—Computer Application for Civil and
Environmental Engineering

CIVL-304—Mechanics of Materials

Two Credit Hours
Required for all Civil and Environmental Engineering
sophomores. Instruction in computer applications to problems
chosen from civil engineering fields and fields clearly related
thereto. Development of computer-based methodsfor analyzing
civil engineering systems. The focus of the course is on algorithm
development and implementation.
Lecture: One hour; Laboratory: Two hours.

Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Elastic properties of structural materials; internal stresses and
strains; principal stresses and strains including Mohr’s Circle; axial;
torsion; flexure; shear; riveted and bolted joints; combined stresses;
shear and moment diagrams; beam deflections. Supplemented by
CIVL 307.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Statics (CIVL-202) with a grade of “C” or better.

CIVL-235—Surveying Laboratory

CIVL-305—Transportation Engineering

One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Application of principles obtained in CIVL-205 through
actual field work. Horizontal control activities include distance
measurements by tape and EDM, angular measurements
by theodolite and total station; traversing; traverse closure
computations; balancing computations; and preparation of
boundary plat and detailed survey. Computer applications and
computer drafting are utilized.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Corequisite: Surveying (CIVL-205).

CIVL-238—Geospatial Representation Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Preparation of topographic map, Geographic Positioning Systems
mapping controls, Geographic Information System applications, and
understanding the geometry and nomenclature of horizontal and
vertical curves.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Surveying Laboratory (CIVL-235)
Corequisite: Geospatial Representation (CIVL-208).

CIVL-301—Dynamics
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Kinematics and Kinetics of particles or rigid bodies in plane
motion with emphasis on the special cases of translation and
rotation. The techniques of vector mathematics are employed.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Statics (CIVL-202) with a grade of “C” or better.

CIVL-302—Highway Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Alignment and earthwork drawings and computations; earthwork
operations; routine tests of highway materials, bituminous
and non-bituminous; pavement and basic thickness design;
design and testing of asphalt paving mixtures; constructions of
roadway elements; construction surveys; and an introduction

Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering
juniors. Development and interrelationships of United States
transportation systems; planning, financing, and design of land
transportation, airport, and seaport facilities. Includes road and
railroad geometric and drainage design; public transportation
facilities; sedimentation and erosion controls; airport layout and
design; and design of harbors and port facilities.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering
(CIVL-100), Engineering Drawing (CIVL-101), Geospatial
Representation (CIVL-208), Geospatial Representation Laboratory
(CIVL-238).

CIVL-307—Materials Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Laboratory supplement to CIVL-304. Introduction to the use
of testing machines and equipment; strength and deformation
measurements of ferrous and nonferrous metals, concrete, and
wood; properties of materials as determined by results of tests in
compression, tension, bending, torsion; behavior of columns; use
of electric resistance strain gages; use of ASTM specifications and
test procedures.
Taken concurrently with or subsequent to CIVL-304.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: English Composition (ENGL-102); prerequisites or
corequisites: Computer Application for Civil and Environmental
Engineering (CIVL-209), Mechanics of Material (CIVL-304).

CIVL-309—Structural Analysis
Four Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Structural analysis of determinate and indeterminate beams and
frames using classical, approximate, and computer-based methods.
Lecture: Four hours.
Prerequisites: Mechanics of Materials (CIVL-304) with a grade of
“C” or better and Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (MATH-132).

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�CIVL-310—Statics and Mechanics of Materials for Non-Civil
Engineers

CIVL-317—Professional Sustainability Issues

Three Credit Hours
Vector solutions of problems in statics, resultants, reactions and
equilibrium of forces. In addition, the brief study of mechanics of
materials including stress and strain relationships and various types
of loading on structural members.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (MATH-132) and
Physics with Calculus and Lab (PHYS-221/271).

One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors. A
companion course to CIVL-314. Course focuses on ethics in the
engineering context, leadership development of an engineering
professional, project management and public policy, team building,
and lifelong learning skills.
Lecture: one hour
Prerequisite: Junior standing in Civil and Environmental Engineering

CIVL-312—Introduction to Environmental Engineering

CIVL-327—Asphalt and Concrete Laboratory

Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Introduction to water, air, solid and hazardous waste (including
radioactive material), and noise pollution and its control.
Included are social and ethical considerations, legal and
regulatory principles, risk analysis, the effect of pollutants on
the environment, and the engineering principles governing the
generation and control of these pollutants.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: General Chemistry I, General Chemistry I Laboratory
(CHEM-151/161).

One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Laboratory applications involving design, preparation, curing and
testing of asphalt and Portland cement concrete. Includes testing
for component properties, component selection and grading,
material handling, mix design, blending, applicable standards and
specifications, construction practices, quality control, specimen testing
and safety. Marshall and Superpave mix design procedures and testing
methods are used to conduct laboratory data collection and analysis.
Emphasis is placed on professional laboratory report preparation.
Lecture: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Materials Laboratory (CIVL-307);
Corequisite: Highway Engineering (CIVL-302).

CIVL-313—Hydrology and Water Resources
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Hydrologic principles and application; hydrologic cycle
which includes precipitation, evaporation/transportation,
and infiltration; groundwater flow theory and application;
measurement of surface water flow; hydrography development;
extreme flow analysis; flood routing; design of storm water
conveyance systems; and water storage applications.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite or corequisite: Fluid Mechanics (CIVL-315).

CIVL-314—Engineering Administration
Two Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors. An
elementary course in engineering administration with primary
attention given to the basic principles of engineering economy as
applied to the economic analysis of the costs of construction and
operation of various engineering works. Computer applications in
cost analysis. In addition, the course covers engineering ethics as
applied by practicing engineers.
Lecture: Two hours.

CIVL-315—Fluid Mechanics
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors..
An introduction to fluid characteristics, properties, and the
fundamentals of fluid statics, fluid dynamics, fluid flow, and
fluid measurements. Hydraulics, a practical application of fluid
mechanics involving the flow of water, investigates the properties
of orifices, weirs, flumes, pipes, and open channels, including
their engineering applications. Classroom assignments will include
design problems and problem solving using computers.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Statics (CIVL-202), with a “C” or better; Either
Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus (MATH-231) or Applied
Engineering Mathematics (MATH-234).
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CIVL-330—Measurements, Analysis and Modeling for CEE
Systems
Three Credit Hours
In this course, students are introduced to several concepts and
techniques essential to the modern civil engineer: Uncertainty and
variability of physical systems; analysis of measurement systems;
physical modeling and scaling techniques; mathematical and
numerical modeling; and the impact of uncertainty on project
economics. Both theory and application are presented with a
very strong emphasis placed on hands-on exploration. The course
requires students to employ their computer skills acquired in CIVL
209 for many assignments.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Computer Application for Civil and Environmental
Engineering (CIVL-209).

CIVL-402—Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors. Field
and laboratory applications of typical methods for determining
engineering properties of cohesive and granular soils. Experimental
topics include specific gravity, particle size distribution, clay soil
consistency, engineering classification, permeability, compaction,
consolidation, in situ soil properties, soil boring and sampling
techniques, and shear strength parameter determination using
unconfined direct, triaxial, vane shear, and penetration apparatus.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering I (CIVL409); Corequisite: Geotechnical Engineering I (CIVL-410).

CIVL-404—Reinforced Concrete Design
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Design of reinforced concrete structures using strength design
theory. Design of beams, columns, combined stress members,

�footings, and retaining walls. Comprehensive analysis and design of
a building frame and foundation system. Special attention is given
to the use of current specifications for design and construction.
The use of computer programs to facilitate analysis and design
during the comprehensive problem is encouraged.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Structural Analysis (CIVL-309), Analytic Geometry
&amp; Calculus (MATH 231), and Applied Engineering Mathematics
(MATH 234).

CIVL-406—Steel Design
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Theory and design of steel structures using the load and resistance
factor design method. Design of tension and compression
members, beams, and columns. Computer solutions are utilized for
design shears, moments, and axial loads.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Structural Analysis (CIVL-309).

CIVL-408—Water and Wastewater Systems
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Introduction to engineering design principles and practices
including water use, quality standards for drinking water, water
treatment systems, determining the quality of wastewater, design of
sanitary sewers, quality criteria for surface waters, and wastewater
treatment systems.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Fluid Mechanics (CIVL-315), General Chemistry II/
General Chemistry Laboratory II (CHEM-152/162), Introduction
to Environmental Engineering (CIVL-312), Analytic Geometry
&amp; Calculus (MATH-231), and Applied Engineering Mathematics
(MATH-234).

CIVL-409—Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering Seniors.
Introduces the student to the rudiments of theoretical soil
mechanics. Topics include engineering uses of soils, laboratory
and field determination of soil properties, determination of phase
relationships, engineering soil classification, soil-water interaction
and seepage flow mechanics, stress effects of loading on soils at
depth, and consolidation, compaction, shear strength, and bearing
capacity theory.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Mechanics of Materials (CIVL-304) with a grade of
“C” or better, Fluid Mechanics (CIVL-315), Analytic Geometry &amp;
Calculus III (MATH-231), and Applied Engineering Mathematics I
(MATH-234).

CIVL-410—Geotechnical Engineering II
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors. An
introductory course in geotechnical analysis and design. Topics
include shallow foundations, spread footings, deep foundations,
piles and caissons, lateral earth pressure for cohesive and
cohesionless soils, slope stability analyses, subsurface investigations,
and special topics including such subjects as soil stabilization
methods, geotextile applications, liquefaction, etc.
Lecture: Three hours.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering (CIVL-409);
corequisite Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory (CIVL-402)

CIVL-418—Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Accomplishments of laboratory exercises and experiments to
illustrate basic concepts of fluid mechanics and to validate
empirical formulas used in hydraulic computations. Principal
emphasis is on the phenomena associated with closed conduit and
open channel flow of water, measurement of velocities, and flow
rates and operational characteristics of pumps. A minimum of
one experiment will involve the use of the computers to evaluate
laboratory data.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Fluid Mechanics (CIVL-315).

CIVL-419—Environmental Engineering Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Accomplishment of chemical, physical, and microbiological
determinations used in the examination of water and wastewater.
Laboratory analysis to evaluate water quality will be performed,
such as biochemical oxygen demand, suspended solids, pH,
alkalinity, and others. A minimum of one laboratory experiment
will involve the use of the computer to evaluate laboratory data.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Water and Wastewater Systems (CIVL-408).

Approved Electives:
The following courses are offered on demand. They constitute part
of a list of courses (including courses offered by other departments)
which are approved by the head of the Department of Civil and
Environmental Engineering as satisfying the requirement that each
Civil and Environmental Engineering major complete a threecredit-hour technical elective.

CIVL-411—Engineering Management
Three Credit Hours
Technique of engineering planning and management using the critical
path method (CPM) and program evaluation and review techniques
(PERT). Both computer and noncomputer approaches are used.
Relationships between owners, A-E’s, and contractors are covered
with emphasis on proper professional conduct by the engineer.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Completion of all freshman, sophomore, and junior
courses or approval of the department head.

CIVL-416—Modeling Civil Engineering Systems
Three Credit Hours
Modeling the behavior of a wide range of civil engineering systems
using various analytical, computer-based, numerical, and experimental
techniques. Introducing the concepts of probabilistic modeling using
the Monte Carlo Analysis.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Completion of required CIVL courses through the junior
year or permission of the department head.

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�CIVL-421—Subdivision Planning and Design
Three Credit Hours
The elements of planning a subdivision including an introduction
to planning, zoning, subdivision requirements, and review
procedures; site development including the integrated design of
roadways, storm drainage collection/retention/detention systems,
sanitary sewer collection and transportation systems (pumping
stations and force mains), potable water systems, and construction
cost estimates and specification; and economic analysis with
individual student participation in preliminary development of
single family, and multifamily projects on 20- to 25-acre tracts
of land. Computer applications include use of spreadsheets and
CAD.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisites: Hydrology and Water Resources (CIVL-313), Highway
Engineering (CIVL-302); corequisite: Water and Wastwater (CIVL408).
Civil and Environmental Engineering Design Electives
Each Civil and Environmental Engineering major must complete
one of the following design courses in the spring of the senior year.
Each course provides students an opportunity to:
• Function with multi-disciplinary teams
• Identify, formulate, and solve realistic engineering
problems where economic, environmental, sustainability,
and manufacturability are considered
• Understand professional and ethical responsibilities
• Communicate effectively
• Understand the political, global, and social impacts of
engineering solutions
• Understand the regulatory review process

CIVL-422—Comprehensive Project Design in Environmental
Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Application to civil engineering principles, through group studies
and lecture, to develop a solution for a comprehensive engineering
problem devoted to water resources/environmental engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisites: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Water and Wastewater Systems (CIVL-408).

CIVL-423—Comprehensive Project Design in Structural
Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Application of civil engineering principles, through group studies
and lecture, to develop a solution for a comprehensive Structural
Engineering problem involving other aspects of civil engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Reinforced Concrete Design (CIVL 404);
Corequisite: Steel Design (CIVL 406).

CIVL-424—Comprehensive Project Design in Geotechnical
Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Application of civil engineering principles, through group
studies and lecture, to develop a solution for a comprehensive
Geotechnical engineering problem involving other aspects of civil
engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
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Prerequisite: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering

CIVL-425—Comprehensive Design Project in Engineering
Practice
Three Credit Hours
Application of civil engineering principles, through group studies
and lecture, to develop a solution for a comprehensive problem
of general engineering practice involving many aspects of civil
engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering. Site developmental projects require Subdivision
Planning and Design (CIVL 421) as a prerequiste. Highway
transportation projects require Highway Engineering (CIVL 302)
as a prerequisite.

CIVL-450—Civil and Environmental Engineering Internship
Three Credit Hours
This course gives Civil and Environmental Engineering students
real-world experience to complement the classroom education that
they have previously received. Interns will learn about the variety of
issues facing today’s practicing engineer. Interns will spend at least
five hours each week working alongside senior-level managers in
Charleston area engineering firms or engineering-related regulatory
agencies coordinating these activities through the Department of
Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head.

CIVL-453—Special Topics in Civil Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics in civil engineering. The offering of this course
will depend upon the interest of the student, the availability of an
instructor, and the approval of the department Head. Since the
content of the course may change, a student may repeat the course
for credit with consent of the department head.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Head

�CIVIL &amp; ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
MAJOR
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 132

CIVIL ENGINEERING:
TTC First Year

Citadel Third Year

ENG 101/102
MAT 140/141/240
CHM 110/111
PHY 221/PSY 201
EGR 270/275/282

CIVL 301/302
CIVL 304/327
CIVL 305/309
CIVL 307/313
CIVL 312/315
CIVL 314
ELEC 308
CIVL 330

TTC Second Year

Citadel Fourth Year

MAT 242
PHY 222
HIS 101/102
ENG 205/2XX
EGR 260/285/295/286/296

CIVL 404/402
CIVL 408/410
CIVL 409/406
CIVL 418/419
Technical Elective****
Hum/Soc Sci Elective***
CIVL
42X

*** To be selected from an approved list of courses in the humanities
or social sciences
****Elective to be an approved Engineering or Science course
All freshman and sophomore level engineering and science courses
must be successfully completed prior to enrolling in senior level
classes

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�Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering
Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Dr. John Peeples: 843.953.5057
john.peeples@citadel.edu
General Information:
In 1941 the Board of Visitors authorized the establishment of a
Department of Electrical Engineering at The Citadel. Because
World War II intervened, the first electrical engineering degrees
were awarded to the class of 1948. The electrical engineering
program is offered in two modes—day mode and the two-plus-two
evening mode. The day mode is coeducational and open only
to members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and enlisted
active duty students assigned to one of The Citadel’s ROTC
Departments. The two-plus-two evening mode is coeducational, is
open to transfer students and does not require ROTC or Health
and Physical Education. Otherwise curricula, faculty, textbooks,
laboratory equipment, course content, classrooms, and laboratories
are the same for both modes.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is located
in Grimsley Hall, a first-tier engineering education facility that
provides a great learning environment. Modern, fully equipped
laboratories, classrooms, and faculty offices are logically arranged
on the third floor. The related Departments of Mathematics
and Computer Science, Physics, and Civil and Environmental
Engineering are housed adjacent to the department, creating a
“micro-campus” of science and technology.
The electrical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology (ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite
1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4102 – Telephone: (410) 347-7700.

Mission:
The mission of the Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering is: To prepare the individual for professional work
or for graduate study in the fields of electrical and computer
engineering and to provide as many of the elements of a broad
education as can be included in a program of professional
study leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering.
In addressing its mission, the department strives, through small
classes, and hands-on experience in laboratories closely monitored
by full-time faculty, to provide an environment highly conducive
both to learning and to the development of close student-faculty
relationships.
The electrical engineering curriculum places emphasis on a broad
liberal education base, a strong background in mathematics and
basic sciences, and a logical sequence of electrical and computer
engineering courses that provide the breadth and depth necessary
for continuous professional growth in today’s technological society.
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By the end of the junior year, the electrical engineering student
normally selects an area of professional emphasis such as computer
engineering, control systems, communication systems, electronics,
or power systems. Integral to the program is the design component
that develops the student’s ability to address practical engineering
problems. Engineering design problems and concepts are included
throughout the curriculum and the experience is capped by a
mandatory two-semester senior design course in which the students
undertake significant design projects.
Convinced of the great value of practical experience, the
department encourages its majors to obtain gainful employment
in electrical engineering or a related field for at least one summer,
preferably between the junior and senior years.

Admission Requirements:
1. Complete the designated courses with Trident Technical
College or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
2. Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
3. Submit all official transcripts directly from the source to the
CGC office.
4. Complete and return an undergraduate application to the
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond
Hall Room 101.

Program Requirements:
Two-Plus-Two Evening Mode
The Citadel through The Citadel Graduate College offers an
undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
(BSEE). This program is offered in cooperation with Trident
Technical College where the student completes the first two years
of study. The junior and senior years of study are completed at
The Citadel by attending evening classes. The program is designed
and offered to enable the full-time student to complete the upper
two years of the program and receive a BSEE within two academic
years and two summers. Students are required to be advised for
each semester of enrollment at The Citadel.

Program Objectives:
The Citadel Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
program prepares graduates to:
• Succeed in the practice of electrical engineering, by ethically
and judiciously applying knowledge of science, mathematics
and engineering methods to solve problems facing a technologically complex society.
• Apply and operate current hardware and software tools, equipment and development environments to conduct and/or lead
engineering analysis, design and research.
• Value and pursue lifelong learning, not only to keep current
in electrical and computer engineering fields, but also to
sustain awareness of engineering-related issues facing contemporary society.
• Pursue graduate education and/or professional registration as
desired or required.
• Be principled leaders with strong communications and team
building skills.

�Methods used to evaluate the program’s success in meeting these
objectives include:
1. Periodic surveys of graduates and employers to gauge our
graduates’ success, advancement and technical contributions
in the workplace, and to identify potential gaps or areas requiring improvement in the curriculum.
2. Annual evaluation by an ECE Advisory Board sub-committee of hardware and software tools, equipment, development
environments and laboratory plans, to ensure currency and/or
identify requirement gaps.
3. Periodic evaluation of our graduates’ membership and roles
in professional organizations, participation in formal continuing education opportunities and other activities relating to
lifelong learning.
4. Monitoring of our graduates’ involvement and success in
graduate study of engineering and related disciplines.
5. Annual review of our graduate’s success in efforts to become
professionally licensed.

Electrical Engineering Program:
The initial year of study includes engineering fundamental courses
designed to develop the basic skills and good teaming habits
through case studies requiring the communication of creative
ideas. Electrical engineering topics studied in the sophomore year
include 6 credit hours of electrical circuit analysis, 1 credit hour
of electrical circuits laboratory, and 3 credit hours of computer
applications pertinent to the field. Theory is combined with
application, demonstration, and experimental verification.
In addition, the first two years include 19 credit hours of
mathematics, 8 credit hours of chemistry, 8 credit hours of physics,
18 credit hours of English and history and 3 credit hours of social
science to provide the foundation necessary for an engineering
education. Specific course requirements, using Trident Technical
College course numbers, are outlined later under Required
Program for 2+2.
The junior year requires a total 21 credit hours of electrical
engineering course work. Breadth of coverage is provided by courses
in linear system analysis, electronics, systems (automatic controls),
digital systems, electromagnetics, and electromechanical energy
conversion. Many of these courses include engineering design
problems drawn from the experience of the faculty. First semester
juniors complete their sixth mathematics course, MATH 335
(Applied Mathematics II), providing coverage of mathematical topics
required in upper division electrical engineering courses. The junior
year includes a single elective course that must be technical in nature
but outside the mainstream of electrical engineering.
The senior year provides depth in electrical and computer
engineering by requiring five out of a specified set of 400-level
electrical engineering elective courses and at least one approved
Computer Science elective. The elective courses are ELEC 401
(Electronics II), ELEC 403, (Electric Power Systems), ELEC 405
(Electrical Measurements) and ELEC 415 (Electrical Measurements
Laboratory), ELEC 407 (Systems II), ELEC 413 (Advanced Topics
in Electrical Engineering) ELEC 414 (System Simulation), ELEC
416 (Communications Engineering), ELEC 418 (Advanced Digital
Systems), ELEC 419 (Computer Network Architecture), ELEC 423
(Digital Signal Processing), ELEC 424 (Solid-State Devices), ELEC
425, (Interference Control in Electronics), ELEC 426 (Antennas

and Propagation) and CSCI 420 (Software Engineering). These
electives provide the student the opportunity to pursue an area
of interest. While narrow specialization is neither possible nor
desirable at the undergraduate level, these three-credit electives
provide depth in both design and theory in their specialized areas.
Below are several examples of possible areas of concentration
available to the student.
Computer Engineering
CSCI 223 Data Structures
CSCI 420 Software Engineering
ELEC 418 Advanced Digital Systems
ELEC 419 Computer Network Architecture
ELEC 423 Digital Signal Processing
ELEC 416 Communications Engineering
Power Engineering
CIVL 310 Statics and Mechanics of Materials For NonCivil Engineers
ELEC 307 Nuclear Engineering
ELEC 403 Electric Power Systems
ELEC 407 Systems II
ELEC 405 Electrical Measurements
ELEC 415 Electrical Measurements Laboratory
ELEC 426 Antennas and Propagation
Communications
PHYS 308 Optics
ELEC 401 Electronics II
ELEC 416 Communication Engineering
ELEC 419 Computer Network Architecture
ELEC 423 Digital Signal Processing
ELEC 426 Antennas and Propagation
Electronics
PHYS 410 Thermodynamics
ELEC 401 Electronics II
ELEC 418 Advance Digital Systems
ELEC 423 Digital Signal Processing
ELEC 424 Solid State Devices
ELEC 405 Electrical Measurements
ELEC 415 Electrical Measurements Laboratory

Electrical Engineering Design Experiences
Engineering design is distributed throughout the electrical
engineering curriculum. Introduction to the design process
and the initial design experience occur in the freshman courses.
The engineering profession and the ethical responsibilities of
professional engineers are discussed. Design problems are posed
that require little or no in-depth engineering knowledge. For
example, a first design problem might ask the student to design
a dormitory room workplace. Functionality, aesthetics, and cost
of implementation are a few of the issues to be considered. Case
studies are assigned that provide an opportunity for the students
to work in teams. The emphasis is on the synthesis of a product
that meets broad requirements. The students are introduced to
the concept of design in which there is no single right answer and
where there are relatively few limits placed on the creative process.
Techniques of analysis, synthesis, iteration, and approximations
are studied in the sophomore and junior electrical engineering
courses. Specialized design exercises are used to illustrate the use
of these techniques in the areas of circuits, systems, electronics,
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�electric machines, and digital circuits and systems.
The senior year provides the opportunity for the student to begin
to focus on design techniques in a particular area of interest
through the choice of at least five senior electrical engineering
elective courses. Examples range from the use of a load flow
program to determine operational conditions of a small power
system in a contingency situation (ELEC 403), to the design of a
state estimator (ELEC 407), to the design and implementation of
digital filters (ELEC 423).
The design experience culminates in the required senior design
courses, ELEC 421 and ELEC 422. This two-semester design
sequence provides students the opportunity to work on a project
of interest and provides the faculty the opportunity to guide
students in their first major design experiences and emphasize
once more the various constraints that may come into play in
a design. The students are taught several different structured
design approaches. Project definition and documentation are
stressed. Design teams of three to four students are formed at the
beginning of the first semester. Students are instructed on various
practical aspects of design, such as layout considerations, safety,
functionality, and documentation of design.
The student design teams select and propose a major design project
to be completed by the end of second semester. They must enlist a
faculty project advisor to guide their project. At the end of the first
semester the design teams present their design proposals (written
and oral) that include their preliminary design (block diagram
level), a schedule for the following semester, and a cost estimate. In
the second semester, the teams do the detailed design, and build,
test, refine, demonstrate, and document their design projects.
In addition to the technical aspects, project management and
presentation techniques are taught and applied. A detailed project
specification is developed and placed under tight change control.
Financial and scheduling aspects of the project are tracked. A final
presentation in both written and oral form is required at the end of
the semester, along with a working demonstration.

Required program for 2+2:
Lower two years of study offered at Trident Technical College.
TTC First Year
ENG 101/102
HIS 101/102
CHM 110/111
MAT 140/141/132
ECE 201
EGR 273/275
TTC Second Year
ENG 205/2XX
PSY 201
PHY 221/222
MAT 240/242
ECE 221/222/205
EGR 270

Citadel Third Year
MATH 335
ELEC 306/313
ELEC 309/312/301
ELEC 311/330
ELEC 316/302
ELEC 318
CIVL 314/TECH ELEC
Citadel Fourth Year
HUMANITIES ELECTIVE
ELEC 421/422
ELEC 412/4XX *
ELEC 4XX/4XX *
ELEC 4XX/4XX *

Credit hours required for graduation: 128 for evening students

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Technical Electives: One of the following courses: Optics, PHYS
308; Thermodynamics, PHYS 410; Statics and Mechanics of
Materials For Non-Civil Engineers, CIVL 310; Data Structures,
CSCI 223; Engineering Management, CIVL 411;Deterministic
Methods of Operational Research, MATH 381; Mathematical
Models and Applications, MATH 470
**Advanced humanities or social science courses.
*Approved Departmental Electives must be selected from
among the following courses: Nuclear Engineering (ELEC 307),
Electronics II (ELEC 401), Electric Power Systems (ELEC 403),
Electrical Measurements (ELEC 405), Systems II (ELEC 407),
Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering (ELEC 413), System
Simulation (ELEC 414), Electrical Measurements Laboratory
(ELEC 415), Communication Engineering (ELEC 416), Advanced
Digital Systems (ELEC 418), Computer Network Architecture
(ELEC 419), Digital Signal Processing (ELEC 423), Solid-State
Devices (ELEC 424), Interference Control in Electronics (ELEC
425), Antennas and Propagation (ELEC 426) and Software
Engineering (CSCI 420) Note: ELEC 405 and ELEC 415 must be
taken together
Note: Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering (ELEC 413)
is offered only occasionally. The Engineering science and
engineering design credits are a function of the topics studied.

List of Courses:
ELEC-104—Engineering Fundamentals I
One Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering freshmen.
An introduction to the engineering profession, branches and
functions of engineering, professional ethics, and the role of
engineers in society. Fundamentals of engineering problem solving
and the use of calculators and computers as tools to aid in problem
solving.
Lecture: One hour; Laboratory: One hour.

ELEC-105—Engineering Fundamentals II
Two Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering freshmen.
Continuation of Engineering Fundamentals I to include the
introduction of subject areas common to most engineering
disciplines, such as mechanics, energy, engineering economy,
electrical theory, and material balance. Introduction to the design
process to include preliminary design team exercises.
Lecture: Two hours.

ELEC-201—Electric Circuit Analysis I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus 1 (MATH 131) or
permission of the department head to allow it as a co-requisite;
prerequisite or co-requisites: Engineering Fundamentals 1 (ELEC
104), Physics with Calculus 1/Laboratory for Physics with Calculus
1 (PHYS 221/271.).

ELEC-202—Electric Circuit Analysis II
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
Basic electrical elements and sources, Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s Laws,
techniques of DC circuit analysis, sinusoidal analysis and phasors,
power, three-phase circuits; and transient response of simple

�circuits, uses of SPICE to aid circuit analysis.
Lecture: Three hours, two semesters.
Prerequisites: Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus II (MATH 132) or
permission of the department head to allow it as a co-requisite, a
grade of “C” or better in ELEC 201; prerequisite or co-requisites:
Engineering Fundamentals (ELEC 105), Electrical Laboratory
(ELEC 204), Computer Applications for Electrical Enginners
(ELEC 206).

ELEC-204—Electrical Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
An introduction to the experimental method in electrical
engineering. Laboratory exercises are designed to supplement the
material presented in ELEC 201 and ELEC 202.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisites or co-requisite: Elecyric Circuit Analysis II (ELEC 202)
or Elements of Electrical Engineering (ELEC 308), Computer
Applications for Electrical Engineers (ELEC 206).

ELEC-206—Computer Applications for Electrical Engineers
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
The computer is presented as a tool for the solution of electrical
engineering problems. High level language programming of
computers; the use of application programs for the study of
electrical circuits in the time and frequency domains; data
manipulation, data plotting, and equation solving using
application programs such as MATLAB.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites or co-requisite: Electric Circuit Analysis (ELEC 202) or
Elements of Electrical Engineering (ELEC 308).

ELEC 307—Nuclear Engineering
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the theory and application of nuclear energy.
Topics include fission and the chain reaction; nuclear fuels; nuclear
reactor principles, concepts, examples, construction, operation,
and ecological impact; heat transfer and fluid flow; radiation
hazards and shielding; nuclear propulsion; and controlled fusion.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Physics with Calculus II/Laboratory for Physics with
Calculus II (PHYS 222/272).

ELEC-308—Elements of Electrical Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Required of civil engineering juniors.
Fundamental electrical concepts and units; basic laws of electrical
circuits; equivalent circuits; DC and steady-state AC circuit
analysis; and effective current, average power, and three-phase
power.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (MATH 132).

ELEC-309—Signals and Systems
Three Credit Hours
prerequisites or co-requisites: MATH 335 Required of electrical
engineering juniors. The study of continuous and discrete systems
utilizing Laplace, Fourier, and z-transform theory.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electric Circuit Analysis (ELEC 202), Electrical
Laboratory (ELEC 204), Computer Applications for Electrical
Engineers (ELEC 206), Applied Engineering Mathematics (MATH
234).

ELEC-311—Digital Logic and Circuits
ELEC-301—Linear Systems Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all electrical engineering juniors. A laboratory course
to accompany ELEC 312.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Electrical Laboratory (ELEC 204), Signals and Systems
(ELEC 309). Corequisite: Systems I (ELEC 312).

ELEC-302—Electrical Machinery Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
A laboratory course to accompany ELEC 316.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite or corequisite: Electromechanical Energy Conversion
(ELEC 316)

ELEC-306—Electronics I
Three Credit Hours
Required of all electrical engineering juniors.
Characteristics of solid-state devices, theory and design of lowfrequency amplifiers, transistor biasing and stabilization, design
of multistage and feedback amplifiers utilizing bipolar and MOS
devices.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electric Circuit Analysis II (ELEC 202), Electrical
Analysis (ELEC 204), Computer Applications for Electrical
Engineers (ELEC 206); prerequisite or corequisite: Electronics
Laboratory (ELEC 313).

Three Credit Hours
Introduction to Boolean algebra; digital data coding; digital
arithmetic; design of combinational and sequential circuits; design,
construction and evaluation of digital circuits using industrystandard digital integrated circuits. Employs HDL and other S/W
design tools.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite or corerequisite: Introduction to Discrete Structures
(MATH 206) or consent of department head.

ELEC-312—Systems I
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
An introduction to feedback control systems, system
representation, stability, root-locus and frequency response, and
compensation.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Signals and Systems (ELEC 309)
Co-requisites: Linear Systems Laboratory (ELEC 301)

ELEC-313—Electronics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Experimental studies coordinated with the subjects introduced in
ELEC 306.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Electric Circuit Analysis (ELEC 202), Electric
Laboratory (ELEC 204), Computer Applications for Electrical
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�Engineers (ELEC 206).
Co-requisite: Electronics I (ELEC 306).

ELEC-316—Electromechanical Energy Conversion
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Analysis of transformers; fundamentals of electromechanical
energy conversion; and study of DC, induction, and synchronous
machines.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Signals and Systems (ELEC 309), or consent of the
department head; prerequisite or co-requisite: Electrical Machinery
Laboratory (ELEC 302).

ELEC-318—Electromagnetic Fields
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Static and magnetic fields; experimental laws and their relation to
Maxwell’s equations; Laplace and Poisson’s equations; boundary
value problems; and time varying fields, plane waves, and
transmission line phenomena.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electric Circuit Analysis (ELEC 202), Electrical
Laboratory (ELEC 204), Computer Applications for Electrical
Engineers (ELEC 206), Physics with Calculus II/Laboratory for
Physics with Calculus II (PHYS 222/272), Applied Engineering
Mathematics I (MATH 234), Applied Engineering Mathematics II
(MATH 335).

ELEC-330—Digital Systems Engineering

digital signal conditioning, noise, transducers, instrumentation
system design, digital interfaces, and computer based
instrumentation and measurements..
Lecture: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Any two 300-level electrical engineering laboratory
courses; prerequisite or corequisite: Electrical Measurements
Laboratory (ELEC 415).

ELEC-407—Systems II
Three Credit Hours
A continuation of Systems I with primary emphasis on digital
control systems. Topics include: state-variable analysis, simulation
techniques, controllability, state-variable feedback, observability,
and state estimator design.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Systems I (ELEC 312).

ELEC-412—Applied Probability and Statistics for Engineers
Three Credit Hours
Required for electrical engineering majors. Application of
the theory of probability and statistics in modeling random
phenomena and signals; in the calculation of system responses;
and in making estimates, inferences and decisions in the presence
of chance and uncertainty. Applications will be studied in
areas such as communications, power systems, device modeling,
measurements, reliability, and quality control.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (MATH 231),
Computer Applications for Electrical Engineers (ELEC 206).

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Characteristics, specifications, and design of digital systems;
analysis and synthesis of sequential circuits; microprocessor
interfacing. Design projects required.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Digital Logic and Circuits (ELEC 311).

ELEC 413—Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering

ELEC-401—Electronics II

ELEC-414—System Simulation

Three Credit Hours
Advanced topics in electrical engineering. Offered occasionally
when the special interests of students and faculty coincide. The
syllabus must be approved by the Electrical Engineering Faculty.
This course may be taken only once for credit.
Lecture: Three hours.

Three Credit Hours
Characteristics and applications of modern linear and digital
integrated circuits. CMOS digital logic, differential amplifiers,
power amplifiers, oscillators and filter circuits.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Electronics I (ELEC 306), Electronics Laboratory
(ELEC 313).

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to system concepts, mathematical models of
systems, and simulation methods applied to a broad range of
systems. Design project required.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Systems (ELEC 312).

ELEC-403—Electric Power Systems

One Credit Hour
A laboratory course to complement ELEC 405.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite or corequisite: Electrical Measurements (ELEC 405).

Three Credit Hours
A study of electrical power generation, transmission, and
distribution; load flow, faults, system stability, and system
economics. Design project required.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Computer Applications for Electrical Engineers (ELEC
206), Electromechanical Energy Conversion (ELEC 316), and
Electromagnetic Fields (ELEC 318).

ELEC-405—Electrical Measurements
Two Credit Hours
An introduction to modern electrical instrumentation and
measurements. Topics include: measurement theory, analog and
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ELEC-415—Electrical Measurements Laboratory

ELEC-416—Communications Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Principles of amplitude, frequency, and pulse modulation; signal
flow and processing in communications systems; and analog and
digital communication systems.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electronics I (ELEC 306), Systems I (ELEC 312), and
Electromagnetic Fields (ELEC 318), Digital Systems Engineering
(ELEC 330)

�ELEC-418—Advanced Digital Systems
Three Credit Hours
Experience in advanced digital design techniques and exposure
to the development tools used in the design of advanced digital
systems. Topics include the design of digital systems using VHDL,
industry standard FPGA devices and software, and microprocessor
hardware components.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Digital Systems Engineering (ELEC 330).

ELEC-419—Computer Network Architecture
Three Credit Hours
This course will cover network architecture and protocols.
Included are transmission technologies, encoding/decoding
schemes, packet switching, frame relay, ISDN, ATM and
performance modeling techniques.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Digital Logic and Circuits (ELEC 311).

ELEC-421—Design I
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering seniors.
Initiation, design, scheduling, documentation and reporting on a
major design project. Normally accomplished by students working in
small groups. All students will make written and oral presentations
on their contribution to the project. Financial, legal, ethical,
societal, regulatory, environmental, manufacturability, and quality
issues will be discussed and will constrain the designs as appropriate.
Lecture: One hour; Laboratory: Four hours.
Prerequisites: Electrical Machinery Laboratory (ELEC
302), Electronics I (ELEC 306), Systems I (ELEC 312),
Electromechanical Energy Conversion (ELEC 316), Digital Systems
Engineering (ELEC 330) and Electromagnetic Fields (ELEC 318)
or consent of the department head.

ELEC-424—Solid-State Devices
Three Credit Hours
Basic principles governing the operation of solid-state devices are
developed from fundamental concepts. P-N junction theory is
developed and applied to the analysis of devices such as bipolar
transistors, solar cells, detectors, and photo devices. The theory of
field-effect devices is developed.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electronics I (ELEC 306), and Electromagnetic Fields
(ELEC 318).

ELEC-425—Interference Control in Electronics
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the control and measurement of interference
between electronic devices. Analysis methods and practical design
techniques to minimize both radiated and conducted emissions
and susceptibility. Enhancing signal integrity in high-speed circuits
and reducing crosstalk. Laboratory exercises and demonstrations
will be used to reinforce the material.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Signals and Systems (ELEC 309), Electromagnetic
Fields (ELEC 318), Digital Systems Engineering (ELEC 330).

ELEC-426—Antennas and Propagation
Three Credit Hours
Transmission, radiation, and propagation of electromagnetic waves
by means of transmission lines, waveguides, optical fibers, and
antennas. Design project required.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electromagnetic Fields (ELEC 318).

ELEC-422—Design II
Three Credit Hours
Continuation of the major design project begun in ELEC 421.
Project implementation, documentation, and reporting. Normally
to be accomplished by students working in the small groups
formed in ELEC 421. The impact of the practical, societal,
and governmental issues raised in ELEC 421 will be assessed.
Each student will make written and oral presentations on their
contributions to the project. A prototype demonstration and
presentation of final results in a symposium format is required.
Lecture: One hour; Laboratory: Four hours.
Prerequisite: Design I (ELEC 421) taken the preceding semester.
Required of all electrical engineering seniors.

ELEC-423—Digital Signal Processing
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to the characteristics, design, and applications of
discrete time systems using digital signal processors. Discrete time
Fourier Transforms, FIR and IIR systems, and the design of FIR
and IIR filters.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Systems I (ELEC 312), Digital Systems Engineering
(ELEC 330).

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                    <text>2010-2011 Academic Catalog

Achieving Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders.

�The Citadel Graduate College
(CGC)
171 Moultrie Street
Charleston, SC 29409
(843) 953-5089
www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege

Please refer to the Student Handbook or the CGC web site
for frequently called numbers and the annual calendar.

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�Table of Contents
President’s Message
Board of Visitors
The Citadel Statement of Vision, Core Values, and Mission
The Citadel Graduate College Mission/Purpose
Accreditation
2010-2011 Academic Calendar
Procedural Information
Policy Information
Specific Policies and Procedures for Evening Undergraduate Programs

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Graduate Degree Programs
Master of Business Administration
Master of Arts in Teaching
• Biology
• English
• Mathematics
• Social Studies
• Accelerated Programs
• Physical Education
Master of Education in Educational Leadership - Elementary or Secondary School Administration and Supervision
Specialist in Educational Leadership - School Superintendency
Master of Education in Counselor Education - Elementary or Secondary and Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling
Master of Education in Literacy Education
Master of Arts in English
Master of Arts in History
Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical Counseling
Specialist in Education in School Psychology
Master of Arts in Social Science
Master of Arts in Biology
Master of Science in Computer Science
Masters of Arts in Education in Mathematics
Master of Science in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
Master of Science in Project Management

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Graduate Certificate Programs
Graduate Certificate in Technical Project Management
Graduate Certificate in Sport Management - Sport Sales &amp; Marketing
Graduate Certificate in Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs

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Evening Undergraduate Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

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�President’s Message
Welcome to The Citadel Graduate College, where we extend our mission of educating
principled leaders to people like you who seek graduate study to become leaders in their
chosen fields. We take great pride in our distinguished faculty and excellent facilities that
combine to offer a unique learning environment. You will find that our students - your
friends, neighbors and colleagues - have chosen the CGC because they know it will equip
them for the challenges they will face as they advance in their careers. We hope you will
join the ranks of the nearly 8,000 CGC alumni for whom a graduate degree from The
Citadel was a stepping stone to success and continued growth.
Lt Gen John W. Rosa, USAF (Ret), ‘73
President

Board of Visitors
The Citadel Board of Visitors is composed of eleven graduates of the college; seven elected by joint vote of the SC
General Assembly, three elected by alumni (Citadel Alumni Association) and one appointed by the Governor. All
members serve six–year terms.
Colonel Douglas A. Snyder, ‘82, Chair
Colonel Glenn D. Addison, ‘79, Vice Chair
Colonel Allison Dean Love, CGC, ‘93
Colonel William G. Kastner, ‘74
Colonel Claude W. Burns III, ‘80
Colonel W. Thomas McQueeney, ‘74
Colonel Fred L. Price, Jr., ‘75
Lieutenant Colonel Ben W. Legare, Jr., USA (Ret), ‘63
Colonel James M. McQuilla, ‘88
Lieutenant General W. Michael Steele, USA (Ret), ‘67
Colonel Dylan W. Geoff, ‘02
The Honorable Mark Sanford, Governor, Ex Officio
Major General Stanhope Spears, Adjutant General, Ex Officio
The Honorable James Rex, State Superintendent of Education, Ex Officio
Colonel Leonard C. Fulghum, Jr., ‘51, Member Emeritus

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�The Citadel Statement of Vision, Core Values, and Mission
Achieving excellence in the education of principled leaders.

Statement of Vision
Core Values

Academics: We produce graduates who have insight into the issues, ideas and values that are important to society and possess the skills necessary
to deal with them successfully.
Duty: We emphasize the importance of individual accountability and the moral obligation of responsibility for the welfare of others.
Honor: We adhere to a code, which teaches that uncompromising personal integrity is the primary guide in all situations.
Morality: We believe that an individual’s character is of utmost importance and, therefore, we provide training which emphasizes ethical
principles and core values.
Discipline: We operate a leadership laboratory, which emphasizes a structured environment, acceptance of responsibility, self-confidence and
service to others.
Diversity: We promote diversity in all segments of our campus community and in all aspects of college life.

Mission

The Citadel’s mission is to educate and prepare graduates to become principled leaders in all walks of life by instilling the core values of The
Citadel in a challenging intellectual environment.
The Citadel strives to produce graduates who have insight into issues, ideas, and values that are of importance to society. It is equally important
that Citadel graduates are capable of both critical and creative thinking, have effective communication skills, can apply abstract concepts to
concrete situations, and possess the methodological skills needed to gather and analyze information.
Throughout its history, The Citadel’s primary purpose has been to educate undergraduates as members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets
and to prepare them for post-graduate positions of leadership through academic programs of recognized excellence supported by the best features
of a structured military environment. The cadet lifestyle provides a disciplined environment that supports the growth and development of
character, physical fitness, and moral and ethical principles.
A complementary purpose of The Citadel, realized through The Citadel Graduate College, is to provide the citizens of the Lowcountry and the
State of South Carolina opportunities for higher education and professional development by offering a broad range of educational programs of
recognized excellence at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. These programs are designed to accommodate the needs of adult students
seeking traditional and demanding academic challenges.
Institutional Characteristics: The Citadel is a coeducational, comprehensive, state-assisted, four-year institution whose primary undergraduate
student body consists of approximately 2,000 members of the Corps of Cadets, all of whom reside on campus. The primary service area for these
students is regional, with approximately half of each freshman class coming from South Carolina. The Citadel, however, does draw undergraduate
students from all parts of the United States and many foreign countries. The college offers a wide range of baccalaureate degree programs (Bachelor
of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, and Bachelor of Science
in Electrical Engineering) in the humanities, social and natural sciences, business administration, engineering, and education. These academic
programs prepare graduates of the Corps of Cadets for a variety of careers; about half of these graduates enter the business arena, a third or more
enter the military and government service, and the remainder goes directly into graduate and professional study. Many graduates choose to pursue
professional or graduate degrees later in their careers.
Through its evening undergraduate and graduate programs, The Citadel Graduate College serves a degree-seeking population of approximately 1,200.
The primary service area is the South Carolina Lowcountry. The Citadel Graduate College offers three baccalaureate degree programs (Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering) and six graduate
degree programs (Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Business Administration,
and Specialist in Education). Meeting the needs of the South Carolina Lowcountry in terms of instruction, public service, and research, including
such initiatives as cooperative programs with other educational institutions, is an important part of The Citadel’s mission.
Together, the Corps of Cadets and The Citadel Graduate College enroll approximately 3,200 students, about 60% of whom come from South
Carolina.
In its educational programs, The Citadel acknowledges and endorses the teacher-scholar ideal, recognizing that the excellence of all of its
academic programs is dependent upon the quality of its faculty. This ideal is pursued through teaching and lecturing, researching, writing,
publishing, and public service. The Citadel’s faculty also addresses audiences beyond the college by sharing their knowledge with other scholars
and with the public.
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�The Citadel Graduate College Mission/Purpose
The Citadel Graduate College provides adults in the Lowcountry and the State of South Carolina opportunities for higher education by
offering a broad range of educational programs of recognized excellence at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. These programs
are designed to accommodate the needs of adult students seeking traditional and demanding academic challenges. By providing graduate
research, scholarly contributions, affiliations with educational, business and science professional associations nation-wide and around the
world, community outreach and development, and contribution of other resources, The Citadel Graduate College supports and encourages stronger economic development in the region by identifying and creating new programs to benefit the community.
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, was established in 1842. In 1966 the coeducational undergraduate Evening College
was founded. In 1968, as part of its mission to serve the State and particularly the Lowcountry, The Citadel initiated graduate degree
programs. In 1994, the Board of Visitors approved the formation of The College of Graduate and Professional Studies. In 2007, the name
was changed to The Citadel Graduate College to help people more closely identify and recognize an important part of The Citadel.
Programs under this college are open to all qualified students regardless of sex, race, age or ethnic origin.
The Provost and Dean of the College is the acadmic officer charged with the administration and supervision of all graduate study. The
Graduate Council, made up of the Provost, the Associate Provost and Dean of The Citadel Graduate College, the Director of the Library,
and a representative of each academic department with a graduate major, establishes standards and policies and approves program modifications.

Accreditation
The Citadel is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Education. The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools accredits The Citadel to award Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Specialist degrees.
Programs for the preparation of secondary education teachers at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, for the preparation of guidance
counselors at the master’s and specialist degree levels, and for the preparation of school superintendents at the specialist degree level are
accredited by the National Council on Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the
Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. The head of the Department of Education serves as the Director of Teacher Education.
The School of Business Administration is accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
International.
The Clinical Counseling program is accredited by the Masters in Psychology Accreditation Council.
The Civil and Electrical Engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board
for Engineering and Technology. (ABET).
The School Counseling Programs that offer a Master of Education in Counselor Education (Elementary or Secondary Certification) were
granted full eight years CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) in July 2005.
The School Psychology Program is fully accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists.

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�The Citadel Graduate College Academic Calendar 2010-2011
2010

2011

Aug. 18

Payment for fall 2010 due

Jan. 5

Payment for spring 2011 due

Aug. 23

Fall 2010 classes begin

Jan. 10

Spring 2011 classes begin

Sept. 3

Last day to drop/add

Jan. 17

Sept. 6

Labor Day - no CGC classes

Martin Luther King Day - no CGC
classes

Oct. 11

Last day to withdraw with a
grade of “W”

Jan. 24

Last day to drop/add

Feb. 1

Nov. 1

Last day to apply for
graduation*

Last day to apply for spring
or summer graduation for those
participating in the commencement
ceremony*

Nov. 2

Election Day - no CGC classes

Mar. 1

Nov. 8

Registration begins for spring
2011 for currently enrolled
students

Last day to apply for spring
graduation for those not
participating in the commencement
ceremony**

Nov. 22

Registration for spring 2011
begins for all students

Mar. 7

Last day to withdraw with a
grade of “W”

Nov. 22

Fall Break begins

Mar. 7

Nov. 29

CGC classes resume

Registration for summer 2011
begins for currently enrolled
students

Dec. 7

Last day for CGC classes

Mar. 21

Registration for summer 2011
begins for all students

Dec. 8

CGC exams begin

Mar. 25

Spring Break begins after class

Dec. 14

CGC exams end
Winter break begins

Apr. 4

CGC classes resume

Dec. 16

Semester grades due by 10:00 a.m.

Apr. 4

Registration for fall 2011
begins for currently enrolled
students

Apr. 18

Registration for fall 2011
begins for all students

Apr. 25

Last day for CGC classes

Apr. 26

CGC exams begin

May 2

CGC exams end

May 5

Semester grades due by 10:00 a.m.

May 8

CGC Commencement

* Deadline is for CGC students completing requirements on December
15.

* Deadline is for CGC students completing requirements in the
spring or summer and are participating in the spring commencement
ceremony.
** Deadline is for CGC students completing requirements in
the spring but are not participating in the spring commencement
ceremony.
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�Purpose of the CGC
Catalog

Procedural Information

This catalog should not be construed as the basis of a contract
between a student and The Citadel. Every effort is made to
provide information in the catalog that is accurate at the time the
catalog is prepared. However, information on regulations, policies,
fees, curricula, courses, and other matters are subject to change at
any time during the period for which the catalog is in effect.

The application process at The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) is
a two-part process that occurs simultaneously. The applicant must
be accepted into CGC and the program to which he/she seeks a
degree. Requirements for acceptance into CGC include:
a. Completed application for admission
b. Non-refundable application fee
c. Transcripts submitted directly from all colleges and
universities attended. Transcripts from all schools are
required, regardless of whether the coursework would
apply to a degree program, to ensure good academic and
financial standing.
d. A standardized admissions test (GRE, GMAT, or
MAT depending on the program) score.
Upon receipt of an application, each applicant is sent a letter
acknowledging the application and outlining specific admission
requirements for CGC and the program for which he/she applied.

Each program of study shall be governed by the program
requirements in effect on the date of enrollment. If a student
withdraws from the college or fails to maintain enrollment for one
year and subsequently returns, the requirements in effect at the
time of return will prevail.
Any exception to policies in this catalog, purported to have been
made verbally to a student by an official of the college, are null and
void unless documented with a signed statement from the college
official authorized to make the exception.
This catalog is not an unchangeable contract but an
announcement of the current policies. Implicit in each student’s
matriculation at The Citadel is an unwritten agreement to comply
with the institution’s rules and regulations, which The Citadel
may modify to ensure the quality of its academic programs. When
graduation requirements are changed, every effort will be made
to insure that the new requirements can be met by the student’s
original expected graduation date. Nonetheless, each student
is expected to read and be aware of the policies and procedures
contained in the catalog in order to assure that admissions,
registration, and graduation procedures are being followed. The
college cannot assume responsibility for a student who does not
comply with policy or procedure.

Application and Admissions

The requirements for acceptance into specific programs and
degrees are described in this catalog for each program/degree.
Official copies of test scores must be sent directly to the CGC
office and must be current within five years of application.
Full acceptance is not granted until both CGC and program
requirements are met. After acceptance by the program, any nonUS Citizen must be cleared for registration by The International
Office. The TOEFL test is required of any applicant whose native
language is not English. At this time a letter of acceptance is sent
to the student which includes the name of the advisor. Students
are encouraged to meet with his or her advisor.

Application for Resident Status
Any student or prospective student who is uncertain concerning
entitlement to payment of in-state tuition and fees has the
responsibility of securing a ruling from The Citadel by providing
all relevant information on special application forms. These forms
can be obtained from the Office of the Registrar, Bond Hall,
Room 173, or online at http://www.citadel.edu/registrar/forms/
and are to be completed and returned to that office at least two
weeks prior to registration for any semester or summer term for
which the student is attempting to qualify for payment of in-state
tuition and fee rate.

CGC Class Ring
All CGC students graduating from degree programs are eligible
for the CGC Class ring. CGC students may order their ring
upon completion of all but the final two semesters of coursework/
internship and must possess an overall 2.0 GPA for undergraduate
students or 3.0 GPA for graduate students. To place a class ring
order, contact the Alumni Center at (843) 953-7698. The Alumni
Center will verify eligibility with the CGC office.

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�Drop/Add and Withdrawals
To drop or add a course from the schedule or to change sections
within a course, a student must come to the CGC office and
complete a “drop/add” form. The deadline for changes is listed
in the calendar for each semester. Students who have Lesesne
Gateway accounts may drop/add on the web. Formal notice of
intent to drop or withdraw from any class is necessary in all cases.
After the drop period, students who choose to withdraw must
complete a withdrawal form available in the CGC office or online.
The dates for dropping and withdrawing are listed in the term
calendar at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege. Course withdrawal
means a student is withdrawing from a course after the refund date
has passed. A grade of “W” will appear on the student transcript.
The “W” does not affect the student’s grade point ratio (GPR).
To withdraw with the grade of “W,” the student must complete
the course withdrawal form obtained from the CGC office or
online and return the form to the CGC office. Students who
do not follow this procedure will receive a failing grade in the
course(s) which they cease to attend. Ceasing to attend a course
does not constitute an official withdrawal from the course. The
grade of “W” will be recorded if a student withdraws on or before
the published deadline. Students should check the current
calendar for the term found at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege for
deadlines.

Fee Payment
All fees are due and payable at the time of registration. If fees
are not paid by the published date on the term calendar, prior
to classes starting, the student may be dropped from registered
classes. Checks for the amount of charges should be made payable
to The Citadel. Fees may also be paid with bank cards, however a
service fee is incurred. Electronic check payment is also available
at no charge. Deferred payment plans may be arranged in advance
of a semester through a third party. Forms are available in the
Treasurer’s office. The Citadel reserves the right at any time to
adjust fees to meet the current cost of operation. Fee schedules are
published each semester on The Citadel’s web page. The Citadel
Treasurer is responsible for the collection of monies due The
Citadel. All correspondence concerning fees, payments, and status
of accounts should be directed to that office.

Financial Aid and Scholarships
The Financial Aid Office handles student loan applications, grants,
scholarships and work-study programs.

Forms and Deadlines
To apply for financial aid at The Citadel, all students should file a
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1. These forms are available online at http://
FAFSA.ed.gov. Additional information may be requested by the
Financial Aid Office. Students are responsible for checking their
Lesesne Gateway accounts and completing all requested paperwork
and financial aid requirements in a timely manner. Because funds
are limited, those students whose applications are completed after

the deadline dates will receive consideration for aid only as fund
availability permits.
Priority deadline dates are as follows:
Academic year (fall and spring)
Fall only
Spring only
Summer

February 28
February 28
October 15
March 15

Applicants with financial aid paperwork not completed by June
30 should not expect to receive notification of awards prior to the
beginning of fall semester. These applicants should be prepared
to pay for their tuition, fees, and other costs at the established fee
payment deadlines. Students will be reimbursed if they are subsequently determined to be eligible for financial aid.

Determining Financial Need
The amount of financial aid is determined based on the FAFSA
form the applicant files after January each year. This form solicits
information about the applicant’s family’s current financial situation and produces an “expected family contribution”. Adjusted
gross income data from tax forms are used along with current asset
information to determine family resources. Allowances are made
for federal and state taxes, social security, employment (when both
parents work), unusual medical and dental expenses, and family
size. Other factors considered are any unusual expenses and the
number of family members in college. In its simplest definition,
financial need is the difference between what a student will pay to
attend college and the expected family contribution, as determined
by the need analysis. If costs exceed the amount of family contribution, then the applicant has “demonstrated” financial need.

Dependent or Independent Status
Federal student aid programs are based on the premise that parents have the primary responsibility of financing their children’s
education. Independent students will fall into one of the following
categories.
Students are automatically independent and therefore not required
to submit parental data if:
a. He/she is 24 years old or older by Dec 31 of the award
year
b. He/she is a graduate student
c. He/she is married
d. He/she is currently serving on active duty in the U.S.
Armed Forces for purposes other than training
e. He/she is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces
f. He/she has children (or other dependents) and will
provide more than half of their support
g. He/she was in foster care or deemed a dependent or
ward of the court
h. He/she was an emancipated minor or in legal
guardianship as determined by a court
i. He/she was determined to be an unaccompanied
youth that was homeless or were self-supporting and at
risk of being homeless.

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�Federal Eligibility Requirements
Any student who is accepted for admission is eligible to request
financial assistance. However, there are several general eligibility
requirements a student must meet to receive federal financial aid:
1) A student must be admitted to The Citadel as a regular
or conditional student.
2) A student must be a U.S. citizen or a national or permanent resident.
3) A student may not receive aid if he or she is in default at
any institution on any Federal Student Loan Program.
4) Generally, a student must be enrolled at least half-time.
This is defined as 3 hours/semester for graduate students
and 6 hours/semester for undergraduate students.
5) A student may not receive aid if he or she owes a repayment at any institution on a Pell Grant, Supplemental
Grant, or State Student Incentive Grant.
6) A student must have the minimum grade point ratio and
must make satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward a
degree to continue to receive federal financial aid.

Types of Financial Aid
Grants
Federal Pell Grant - Undergraduate Only
The Federal Pell Grant program provides federal grants for eligible
undergraduate students. Eligibility is determined by the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using a nationally
mandated formula applied uniformly to all applicants. Students
must demonstrate satisfactory progress toward a degree each year to
receive a Pell Grant in the next academic term. The Citadel participates in the Department of Education’s Electronic Data Exchange
(EDE) program, which provides the student and the institution
with faster processing of applications. When a student completes
the FAFSA, the eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant is determined by
the processor, and a paper Student Aid Report (SAR) is generated
and mailed to the student’s home address. (An electronic SAR is
available for applicants who provide a valid e-mail
address). At the same time, an Electronic ISIR is generated to the
school. If corrections need to be made on the application, the institution can send the corrections electronically and have the results
within 4 days instead of the 2-3 weeks previously required.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) –
Undergraduate Only
The SEOG program provides aid to students who qualify for Pell
Grants and who show exceptional financial need. These grants
range in value from $300 to $3,000 per academic year, with the
average award being $750.
ACG Grant – Undergraduate Only
Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG) was created with the
Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005 to be awarded for
the first time in the 2006-2007 year. The awards range up to $750
for first year students and $1300 for second year students. Award
levels could be reduced if the estimated number of recipients
exceeds the available funding.
Basic Requirements for an ACG:
• Complete the FAFSA
• Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible noncitizen
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•
•

Be Pell Grant Eligible
Be a first or second year student
Graduate from a "rigorous high school course of study"

Eligible students will be notified of their award via Lesesne Gateway.
SMART Grant (NSG) – Undergraduate Only
The National SMART Grants were created with the Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005 to be awarded for the first time in
the 2006-2007 year. Awards range up to $4000. Award levels could
be reduced if the estimated number of recipients exceeds the available funding.
Basic Requirements for a NSG:
• Complete the FAFSA
• Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible noncitizen
• Be Pell Grant eligible
• Be a third or fourth year student
• Have a least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Have declared a major in an eligible field, and enroll in
courses required for that major
Eligible majors for SMART Grants at The Citadel include biology,
chemistry, civil engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, and physics. Eligible students are notified of
their award via Lesesne Gateway.
South Carolina Need-Based Grant - Undergraduate Only
South Carolina Need-Based Grants are awarded to South Carolina
residents on a first-come basis and to students that show financial
need. A student may receive up to $2,500 annually for full time
status and up to $1,250 annually for part-time status. For more
information view the South Carolina Commission on Higher
Education web site for eligibility requirements.
Work Programs
The Federal Work Study Program – Undergraduate/Graduate
This program, which is federally funded, provides part-time employment to qualifying students. Students are paid on an hourly
basis, not less than the federal minimum wage. Paychecks for hours
worked are issued biweekly directly to the student. The Human
Resources Office makes assignments after a student has qualified
for work-study.
Loans
The Federal Perkins Loan Program – Undergraduate/Graduate
The Perkins loan program provides needy students with long term,
low interest loans for educational expenses. Loans range from $300
to $5,500 per year. The interest rate is five percent. Federal legislation requires institutions to make Perkins Loans available first to
students with exceptional financial need. Fulltime undergraduate
applicants are given priority when funds are limited. Repayment
begins following a grace period of nine months after graduation or
termination of enrollment on at least a half-time basis. Students
may be allowed up to ten years to repay based upon the amount
borrowed, with a $40 per month minimum payment required.
Loan repayment may also be deferred for specific reasons. There
are also cancellation provisions for borrowers who enter specific
fields of teaching, teach in designated schools, serve in an area

�of hostilities, volunteer under the Peace Corps or the Domestic
Volunteer Service Act of 1973, or serve as a law enforcement or
corrections officer.
The Federal Direct Loan Program - Undergraduate/Graduate
The Direct Loan program (formerly GSL) provides students with
long term low interest loans. Both subsidized and unsubsidized
Direct Loans are available. The federal government “subsidizes”
the loan by paying the interest while the student is in school.
For an unsubsidized loan, interest accrues while the student is
enrolled. Another difference between these two loans is that the
family contribution (as determined from the FAFSA) is taken into
consideration when determining a student’s need for a subsidized
loan. Eligibility for an unsubsidized loan does not depend on the
family contribution.
Undergraduate: The maximum amounts in loans, subsidized and
unsubsidized combined, may not exceed $5,500 for a student who
has not completed the first year of a program, $6,500 for a student
who has completed the first year but not the second, and $7,500
for a student in the remaining years of undergraduate study. Undergraduate dependent students can borrow no more than $31,000
during their academic careers. Of this amount, no more than
$23,000 can be subsidized. Undergraduate independent students
can borrow no more than $57,500 during their academic careers.
Of this amount, no more than $23,000 can be subsidized.
The interest rate for a undergraduate Federal Direct Loan (student)
disbursed on or after July 1, 2010 is a 4.5% fixed rate for a subsidized loan and 6.8% for an unsubsidized loan. Repayment begins
six months after the student’s enrollment drops below half-time
status.
Graduate: The maximum amount that a graduate student can borrow through the federal student loan program is $20,500 annually.
Of this amount, no more than $8500 can be subsidized.
The interest rate for a graduate Federal Direct Loan (student)
disbursed on or after July 1, 2006 is a 6.8% fixed rate. Repayment
begins six months after the student’s enrollment drops below halftime status.
The Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) – Undergraduate Only
Under the Federal Direct PLUS program, parents of dependent
undergraduate students may borrow annually up to the difference
between the student’s cost of attendance and the estimated amount
of financial assistance for each dependent student. There is no aggregate maximum under this program.
The interest rate for a Federal Direct PLUS Loan (parent) disbursed on or after July 1, 2006 is a 7.9% fixed rate. Repayment
begins 60 days after the final disbursement.
Graduate PLUS Loan – Graduate Only
Under the Federal Direct Graduate-PLUS program, graduate students may borrow annually up to the difference between their cost
of attendance and the estimated amount of any other financial aid.
The interest rate for a Direct Graduate-PLUS disbursed after July
1, 2006, is a 7.9% fixed rate. Students are encouraged to maximize
their Federal student loans first before applying for a GraduatePLUS.

South Carolina Teacher Loan Program – Undergraduate/Graduate
This loan program is intended to attract talented teachers to remain in South Carolina by offering a cancellation of their student
loan. A loan recipient who becomes certified to teach in a subject
area of critical need or in a designated school district has the loan
cancelled at the rate of 20% for each full year of teaching up to
100%. To qualify, the student must be a resident of South Carolina
attending college for the purpose of becoming a certified teacher.
Employment must be in the state’s public school system in an area
of critical need as defined by the State Board of Education. Loan
recipients who do not become certified or do not teach in an area
of critical need will be required to repay the entire amount of the
loan plus interest. Because funds in the program are limited, there
is a priority processing deadline of April 1. To ensure that an application is received at the South Carolina Student Loan Corporation
by the deadline, it should be submitted to The Citadel Office of
Financial Aid and Scholarships no later than March 15.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for
Financial Aid Recipients
The Citadel is required by federal law to establish, publish and apply
reasonable standards for measuring whether a student is maintaining
satisfactory academic progress toward a degree objective, and to ensure
progress toward the degree for all periods of enrollment, whether or
not the student has received financial aid.
To be eligible to receive or remain eligible to receive financial aid,
students must maintain “satisfactory progress” in their course of study.
A determination of satisfactory progress incorporates three standards
applied at the end of each 12 month period of enrollment:
1.
2.
3.

Maintain a minimum amount of earned credit hours
Maintain a minimum Grade Point Ratio
Complete program of study in a required amount of
time

Minimum Earned Credit Hours
In general, students are expected to complete 75% of the hours for
which they are funded each academic year. The Financial Aid Office
will monitor hours completed at the end of each academic year to
determine if the student: 1) has made academic progress; 2) will be
placed on probation for one semester; or 3) will be disqualified from
receiving financial aid.
Grade Point Ratio (GPR) Requirements
Undergraduate Students
Total Hours
0-39
40-69
70-99
100 &amp; above

Minimum GPR
1.300
1.500
1.700
1.900

Graduate Students must maintain the minimum cumulative grade
point average as required by the Graduate College for continuance.
Note: Total hours are quality hours and any Transfer &amp; Pass/Fail
Hours combined.

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�Maximum Hours
Financial aid eligibility is limited to students that have reached 150%
of attempted hours for their program of study.
Disqualification
Students will be disqualified at the end each academic year in which
one of the following occurs:
Undergraduate Students
• Full-time students who earn less than 24 hours
• Part-time students who earn less than 75% of the hours
attempted
• GPR is less than minimum requirement for continuance
on probation
Graduate Students
• Full-time students who earn less than 15 hours
• Part-time students who earn less than 75% of the hours
attempted
• GPR is less than minimum requirement for continuance
on probation
Re-Qualification
Undergraduate Students – The student must enroll without federal aid
and complete the number of hours they are deficient. The minimum
GPR must also be received for continuance on probation depending
on your grade level. This work may be completed at The Citadel
without aid or at another institution as long as the hours have been
approved by the Registrar’s Office or Citadel Graduate College. It
is the student’s responsibility to notify the Financial Aid Office of
hours transferred from another institution.
Graduate Students – The student must enroll without federal aid
and complete the number of hours they are deficient. A minimum of
3.0 GPR must also be received. This work may be completed at The
Citadel without aid or at another institution as long as the hours have
been approved by the Citadel Graduate College. It is the student’s
responsibility to notify the Financial Aid Office of hours transferred
from another institution.
Appeals
Students who are determined to be ineligible for financial aid due to
lack of satisfactory academic progress may appeal this decision. An
appeal of any decision concerning initial or continued financial aid
funding must be submitted on a SAP Appeal Form. The steps are
outlined below:
1.

Make an appointment to meet with a financial aid counselor once you have received notice that your financial
aid will be disqualified.

2.

Complete a SAP Appeal Form. Clearly explain your
circumstances by attaching supporting documentation
and submitting the information to the Financial Aid
Office.

3.

4.

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Your information will be reviewed by the Financial Aid
Appeal Committee. A decision will be based upon the
information that you provided as well as your records at
The Citadel.
You will be notified of the decision in writing. If you
need to take additional action, you will be advised to
do so. If you feel there were circumstances that were not

reflected in the committee’s decision, you may request
an appointment with the Director of Financial Aid. You
should bring with you any additional documentation that
will specifically explain those pertinent issues you think
should be considered. The final level of appeal rests with
the Director of Financial Aid.

Financial Aid Refund and Repayment Policy
Refunds
Financial aid recipients who withdraw from school are eligible
to receive only that portion of the institutionally determined
refund (see the Expenses section of this catalog) which exceeds the
financial aid received. This policy also applies to students on whose
behalf a parent has borrowed a Title IV loan.
Refunds will be returned to the programs from which the student
received aid. The Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Public
Law 105-244 changed substantially the way funds paid toward a
student’s education are to be handled when a recipient of Federal
Financial Aid withdraws from school. A statutory schedule is used
to determine the amount of Federal Financial Aid that has been
earned based on the period the student was in attendance. Up
through the 60% point in each payment period of enrollment, a
pro rata schedule is used to determine how much Federal Financial
Aid the student will receive. After the 60% point in the payment
period of enrollment, a student has earned 100% of the Federal
funds awarded for the period.
The percentage earned will be calculated based on the following
schedule:
Week 1 6 percent
Week 7 43 percent
Week 2 12 percent
Week 8 50 percent
Week 3 18 percent
Week 9 56 percent
Week 4 25 percent
Week 10 60 percent
Week 5 31 percent
Week 11-16 100 percent
Week 6 37 percent
For example, if a student has received $1,000 in Federal Financial
Aid and withdraws within the first week of classes, that student will
receive 6 percent ($60) of the aid award applied to total charges.
The remaining $940 will be returned to the Federal Financial Aid
programs in the following order:
• Unsubsidized Student Loans
• Subsidized Student Loans
• Perkins Loans
• PLUS Loans/Graduate PLUS Loans
• Federal Grants
• Other Assistance under Title IV
The refund and repayment provisions mandated by the Federal
government for Federal Aid Recipients apply when a student
receives financial aid funds and withdraws, drops out, takes an
unapproved leave of absence, fails to return from an approved leave
of absence, is expelled, or otherwise fails to complete the
period of enrollment for which he or she was charged. The refund
and repayment requirements DO NOT APPLY to a student who:
• Withdraws, drops out, or is expelled before his or her
first day of class
• Withdraws from some classes, but continues to be
enrolled in other classes, or
• Does not receive funds for the period in question.

�(Students whose parents received a PLUS Loan are
considered to have received funds and so are covered
for the refund and repayment requirements.)
Repayments
If a student’s non-instructional educational expenses (allowances
as prescribed below) incurred up to the time of withdrawal exceed
the amount of cash disbursement, the student does not owe a
repayment. If cash disbursed exceeds the non-instructional costs of
education incurred up to the time of withdrawal, the student does
owe a repayment. This repayment is the difference between costs
incurred and the actual cash refund received. Non-instructional
expenses are determined by calculating the percentage of room,
board, books, supplies, travel, and personal expenses incurred during the portion of the term a student is enrolled.
Off-campus board and personal expenses are prorated on a weekly
basis. There is no proration of on-campus room charges. A
percentage of books, supplies, and travel costs is allowed based on
length of enrollment.
Student aid accounts to be refunded and repaid
Once the amounts to be refunded and/or repaid are determined,
the aid programs from which the student received funds will be
reimbursed in the following order.
• Federal Direct/Stafford loans;
• Federal Perkins loans;
• Federal PLUS loans received on behalf of the student;
• Federal Pell Grants;
• ACG/SMART Grants
• Federal SEOG Grants;
• other Title IV programs;
• other federal, state, private, or institutional student
financial assistance received by the student for which
refunds are required;
• the student.

Other Assistance
Vocational Rehabilitation Scholarships: This program provides for
education and training if the student has a physical or mental disability which is a substantial handicap to employment and if there
exists reasonable expectation that vocational rehabilitation services
may lead to gainful employment. Additional information is available through the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation in the
student’s home state.
College Budget Plans: Tuition Management Service (T.M.S.) is one
of a number of special plans by many of the larger banks which will
pay college fees when due and arrange for a parent or sponsor to
repay on a prearranged monthly budget schedule extending over
the year. Contact The Citadel’s Treasurer’s Office for information.
Veterans’ Services: Veterans’ services are administered under the
umbrella of student financial aid at The Citadel. Veterans’ services
are intended to meet the needs of students receiving benefits under
the following programs:
• Ch. 30—Montgomery GI Bill—Active Duty, Veterans
• Ch. 31—Vocational Rehabilitation
• Ch. 35—Dependants’ Educational Assistance Program
• Ch. 1606—Montgomery GI Bill—Selected Reserve
• Ch. 1607—(REAP, Reserve Education Assistance

Program).
• Ch. 33—Post 9-11 GI Bill
Veterans who believe they have an entitlement should check with
their local VA Office, the regional office in Columbia (1-800-8271000), or the VA Coordinator at The Citadel. An applicant should
contact the VA Coordinator in the Financial Aid Office at The
Citadel well in advance of the anticipated matriculation date so
that the necessary documents may be obtained in order to certify
attendance with the VA. All veterans and dependents receiving
VA Educational Benefits are required to come to the Financial
Aid Office each semester and complete a request for VA Certification card. Any changes in the veterans’ course of study should be
cleared with the VA Coordinator in the Financial Aid Office to ensure continuation of benefits. Any reduction in course load should
be reported immediately to avoid overpayment. Transfer students
are reminded that the office must have copies of all transcript
evaluations made by the Registrar’s Office before certification can
be made to the Veterans’ Administration for payment.

Joint Degree Programs
The Citadel participates in joint graduate degree programs with the
College of Charleston in Computer Science, English, and History.
Students routinely take courses at both institutions. Citadel
students will register for all their Computer Science, English, or
History courses at The Citadel, even when a particular course may
be offered at the College of Charleston. More specific information
is available from the respective program directors.

Maymester and Summer School
The Citadel’s Maymester and Summer School is a component
of CGC which has the responsibility for the coordination and
administration of all aspects of The Citadel’s graduate and
undergraduate summer school programs. The operation of
Maymester and Summer School is the responsibility of the Dean
of CGC and is administered under the guidelines established
in coordination with the Provost and the Commandant. The
operation encompasses all aspects of college administration.
All Maymester and Summer School students are ultimately the
academic and administrative responsibility of the Provost. CGC
students remain under their academic deans, while non-degree and
transient students are administrated by the CGC Dean. Students
residing in the barracks, regardless of academic status are the
disciplinary responsibility of the commandment, all other non
cadet students remain as stated above.
Admissions—Undergraduate admission to Maymester and Summer
School does not constitute admission to the regular academic
session of The Citadel.
Undergraduate students seeking initial admission to Maymester
and Summer School at The Citadel must complete an application
and pay the application fee. High school or college transcripts are
not required for enrollment in Maymester or Summer School.
Rising high school seniors may be admitted on the basis of written
recommendations from their high school guidance counselor or
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�principal and may enroll in a maximum of two freshman level
courses. Citadel undergraduate day students applying, having
applied, or having been accepted past or present should contact the
Registrar’s Office for admission and registration information and
assistance.
Graduate students enrolled in Maymester and Summer School
must go through the admissions procedure outlined in the CGC
catalog. Admission to the program and enrollment in courses are
governed by the policies outlined for the program to which the
student applies. Students enrolled in graduate courses are classified
as “Graduate Students.”
Registration—Registration for all students, graduate and
undergraduate, enrolled in Maymester or Summer School at The
Citadel is conducted in the CGC office located in Bond Hall,
Room 101. Admission and registration may be conducted in one of
three ways:
1) Students may come to the office and complete the
application/registration procedure
2) Students may mail or fax in an application/registration form.
3) Returning students may register through Lesesne Gateway
online.
Parking—Ample lighted and secure parking is available on campus
for all Maymester and Summer School students. All automobiles
parked within The Citadel gates are required to have a parking tag.
The tags are obtained in person in the Public Safety Office after
paying the fee in the Treasurer’s Office. The fee for the parking
tag is published in the “Schedule of Classes for Summer School”
online at www.citadel.edu. The parking fee covers all sessions of
Maymester and Summer School. Very limited parking is available
for motorcycles on a first come, first served basis just outside the
Hagood gate at the end of Huger Street. All motorcycles must have
a Citadel parking tag. Two and three wheeled motorized vehicles
may not be operated on campus.
Students may park at their own risk on the public streets
surrounding The Citadel without purchasing a Citadel parking tag.
Housing—Housing in barracks is available to any student enrolled
in classes at The Citadel during Maymester or Summer School.
However, it is not mandatory for any student to live on campus
during Maymester and Summer School. The “Schedule of Summer
Classes” provides information on the cost of living in barracks
housing.
Dining—Coward Hall, The Citadel Dining Hall price of meals for
students living in the barracks are included in room and board
fees. All other students, graduate or undergraduate, may obtain
noon meal tickets for the established fee indicated in the “Summer
Schedule of Classes.” Meal tickets for 3 meals a day (breakfast
and lunch only on Fridays, no meals on Saturdays or Sunday) are
also available to all interested students not living in the barracks.
Individual meal tickets will not be sold. All students may purchase
snacks and light meals in the food court in Mark Clark Hall.
Student Identification Cards—Maymester and Summer School
students attending on-campus courses may obtain a Citadel
identification card. The identification cards are obtained after
registering in Bond 244. This card is necessary for using The
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Citadel and area consortium libraries.
Recreation—Campus recreational facilities are available to students
enrolled in Maymester and Summer School classes upon payment
of the activity fee in the Treasurer’s Office. These facilities include
the Deas Hall weight room, racquetball courts, swimming pool,
gymnasium, tennis courts, track, and The Citadel Beach House
located on the Isle of Palms. Students must show The Citadel
identification card to use these facilities.

Orientation
In order to assist new CGC students in becoming familiar with
The Citadel facilities and support services, CGC offers two
new student orientations each year. These orientation sessions
are offered before the beginning of the fall term and before the
beginning of the spring term. New students will be notified of the
date, time, and place of these orientations.

Refunds
No fees are refunded after the published drop deadline. This date
is usually following two class meetings. To obtain the appropriate
refund, a student must complete the drop form available in the
CGC office or drop via the online system. The Dean of CGC
may authorize a refund for extenuating circumstances after the
scheduled refund date but only if a formal application is made
in writing to the Dean of CGC. Registration, technology and
application fees are not refundable.

Registration
Registration is conducted by mail, through BannerWeb, or in
person in the CGC office located on the first floor of Bond
Hall, Room 101. Registration is not complete until all fees are
paid. Students may not attend class until they are fully registered.
Completed registrations will be honored on a first-come, first-serve
basis. Any changes in registration must be made prior to the end
of the term’s Drop/Add period. Information concerning fees,
class times, and registration calendars can be found each academic
term online at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege.

Transfer Credit
Graduate students applying for transfer credit will use the
“Transfer Credit for Graduate Programs” form located online
at http://www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege/forms/. The form
will be submitted to CGC through the student’s advisor and
department head with a copy of the course description from the
catalog of the originating institution and the course syllabus.
Approval is granted by the student’s department, contingent
upon Citadel policy. Only courses with a “B” or higher are
acceptable for transfer. Undergraduate students should refer to the
undergraduate section of the catalog.

�Policy Information
Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures
The following academic integrity policy is in effect for non-cadet
students for fall and spring semester and all students including cadets
in Maymester and summer school.
Absolute integrity is expected of every Citadel student in all academic
undertakings. Academic integrity is grounded on the concept of
honesty with respect to the intellectual efforts of oneself and others.
A student’s submission of work for academic credit indicates that the
work is the student’s own. Students are responsible for knowing what
constitutes violations of the Academic Integrity Policy. Examples of
violations of the Academic Integrity policy include, but are not limited
to the following:
• Plagiarizing or representing the words, ideas, or information of another
person as one’s own without documentation;
• Giving or receiving prior to an examination any unauthorized
information concerning the content of that examination;
• Using, without authorization of the instructor, notes, books, prompts,
or other materials, or receiving verbal or electronic assistance to aid in
answering questions on an examination;
• Giving or receiving substantive aid during the course of an
examination;
• Asking or permitting another person to take a test or engage in
other academic work; or taking a test or engaging in academic work
for another, whether voluntarily or for hire, in conjunction with class
work or for admissions purposes;
• Violating personal property rights (for example, stealing or
attempting to steal tests, keys, or grade books);
• Fabricating data in support of laboratory or field work;
• Engaging in other acts of academic misconduct.
While academic integrity is a shared responsibility, it is incumbent
upon the student to abide by the academic integrity requirements. It
is the responsibility of the faculty member to inform the student of
any atypical academic integrity requirements.
1. When a faculty member suspects or has been informed that a
student may have violated the Academic Integrity Policy, the faculty
member should inform the student in writing within ten working
days of discovery. Some situations may require more time; however
in no case should this written notification be delayed by more than
one month. Written notification will include the allegation and
a suggested time, place and date for a meeting of the student, the
professor, and Department Head of the department in which the
alleged violation took place. If the faculty member making the
allegation is the Department Head of the department in which the
alleged violation took place, the meeting will include the student,
the faculty member, and Dean of the school in which the alleged
violation took place.
2. After this meeting, if the faculty member decides that no violation
occurred, the matter will be dropped. If the faculty member decides
that a violation has occurred but that only a grade penalty is warranted,
the student may be assigned an “F” for the work in question, or, in
more serious cases, an “F” in the course. If it is determined that a
more serious penalty is warranted, or if the student does not accept
the grade penalty offered, the accusation will be remanded to the

Dean of the school in which the alleged violation occurred. If that
Dean participated in the meeting with the faculty member and the
students, the matter is referred to the Provost.
3. Upon receiving the allegation, the Dean of the school where the
alleged violation occurred or the Provost will appoint a four member
hearing board comprised of the Dean of CGC, two faculty members
from outside the program of the accused student and a currently
enrolled CGC student of the same student classification, but outside
the program of the accused student. The hearing will be convened
within two weeks from the date the hearing board receives the case.
If circumstances preclude meeting this deadline, the accused will
be so informed in writing. A minimum of seven days notice will be
provided the student prior to the hearing. The accused student may
be advised by another student or member of the permanent faculty
or staff, not to exceed two. The student and/or the student’s advisor
may cross-examine all witnesses and the accuser. A tape recording of
the hearing, which will be closed, will be made. Upon conclusion
of the hearing, the hearing board will vote and report its findings
and recommendation to the Dean of the school in which the alleged
violation occurred or the Provost.
4. Upon reviewing the recommendation, the Dean of the school where
the alleged violation occurred, or the Provost will either exonerate
the student; impose a sanction less than suspension, dismissal or
expulsion; or recommend a sanction of suspension, dismissal, or
expulsion to the President of the College. If the sanction is not
suspension, dismissal, or expulsion, the student may appeal this
sanction to the President of the College who makes the final decision.
If the sanction is for suspension, dismissal, or expulsion, the President
of the College will review the case and the process that has been
followed and make the decision on removal of the student from The
Citadel for a violation of academic integrity. The student may appeal
that decision to the Board of Visitors.
Appeals of Violations of Academic Integrity - Students who have
been found guilty of a violation of academic integrity where
the punishment is suspension, dismissal, or expulsion shall be
entitled to petition an Academic Integrity Board of Review to
hear an appeal provided the petition is submitted to the Office
of the President within five working days after receiving notice of
the findings of the Provost, and provided the petition states the
grounds on which the appeal is based. An Academic Integrity
Board of Review is established by the President. An Academic
Integrity Board of Review will consist of a Dean, who serves as
chair; a department head; a senior member of the faculty; and
a non-voting recorder. Once established, an Academic Integrity
Board of Review will be furnished the record of the original
proceedings and will evaluate the petition of appeal to determine if
any of the following grounds have been met:
• new evidence has been found since the individual was found
guilty;
• the individual’s rights were not protected;
• there was a procedural error during the trial.
If after considering the petition of appeal, the Academic Integrity
Board of Review determines that the request for appeal sets forth
reasonable grounds for appeal and agrees to hear the appeal, the
accused student and advisor will be present during the formal
portion of the hearing, which will be taped. Oral arguments from
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�the student or advisor will be heard and will normally be limited
to 30 minutes each. In addition, the student or advisor will have
the opportunity to question any witnesses called by the Academic
Integrity Board of Review. The formal appeal hearing will be
taped, and the tape will become part of the record of the Academic
Integrity Board of Review. The findings of the Academic Integrity
Board of Review will be transmitted to the President in the form
of sealed, confidential written recommendations, with appropriate
justifications.

Academic Standards
All students are expected to maintain high academic standards.
In addition to the grade point average requirements for satisfying
degree standards, the following policies set minimum guidelines
for all graduate programs. Specific programs may establish more
rigorous criteria for satisfactory progress. Students should carefully
study the sections of this catalog pertinent to their degree program
for statements about expectations, which may exceed these minimal
criteria.
Any grade of “C” (ie. “C”, “C+”) is a warning that the individual is
not performing at the level expected of graduate students; a grade of
“F” is a clear statement of inadequate performance. Either a “C” or
“F” grade calls into question the expectation of reasonable progress
toward the degree. In order to maintain appropriate academic
quality, the following policy applies to students enrolled at The
Citadel:
a. If a student receives a grade of “F” in a graduate course, regardless
of his or her status, the student will be terminated from the
program. The student may appeal in writing to his or her Dean for
reinstatement. If the student is granted reinstatement status before
the end of the drop/add period for the next academic term, he or
she may register for that term.
b. If a student receives seven (7) or more credit hours of graduate
course work with a grade of “C”or “C+” regardless of his or her
status, the student will be terminated from the program. The
student may appeal in writing to his or her Dean for reinstatement
in the program. If a student is granted reinstatement status before
the end of the drop/add period for the next academic term, he or
she may register for that term.
c. Any student admitted to a graduate program who has earned
or attempted twelve (12) hours of graduate credit must have a
cumulative GPR of 3.0 or higher to continue in the program. If
a student’s GPR falls below a 3.0 any time after the completion
of twelve (12) hours of graduate credit, the student must improve
his/her GPR to a minimum 3.0 by the time he/she has completed
nine (9) additional graduate credit hours. If the student achieves a
minimum 3.0 while completing these nine (9) additional graduate
credit hours, the standard of maintaining a 3.0 GPR begins again.
Failure to achieve the 3.0 GPR upon completion of the nine (9)
additional graduate credit hours will result in termination from the
program. The student may appeal in writing to his or her Dean for
reinstatement. If the student is granted reinstatement status before
the end of the drop/add period for the next academic term, he or
she may register for that term. Some programs have more strict
program requirements. Check with your program advisor for the
standards for your program.

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Admission Categories
Graduate students may be admitted to CGC in one of the following two categories: degree seeking or non-degree seeking.
Degree seeking - A graduate student is classified as degree seeking when all admission requirements are met and the student has
been admitted to a degree program. To obtain this classification a
student must:
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Complete and return the application form along with the
appropriate non-refundable application fee to The Citadel
Graduate College.
Submit to The Citadel Graduate College all official transcripts
to include documentation of the baccalaureate and all other
undergraduate or graduate work from accredited colleges
or universities. Transcripts must be sent directly from each
school or university.
Submit the official score report on the appropriate admissions
test (current within 5 years of application). Check individual
program requirements in this catalog for the minimum
acceptable score for the desired program. Official score report
must be sent directly from testing organization.
Submit an official TOEFL score if native language is not
English. The minimum acceptable score is 550 paper-based,
213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based.
Additional admission requirements of specific programs are
outlined in the information provided for each degree program.

Non-degree seeking - A graduate student is classified as non-degree
seeking if he/she holds a bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree
but who, at the time of the application, does not plan to pursue a
degree. This category authorizes the student to take no more than
8 hours total for which he/she has the prerequisites. It does not
imply admission to a degree program.
Persons admitted to the non-degree student status who later
wish to become degree seeking must file an application for the
desired program and comply with the requirement stated above
in “Degree Seeking”. Program requirements will dictate the
number of hours in non-degree status that will be accepted into
any program. No student shall register beyond 8 hours without
being fully accepted into a degree program. To obtain non-degree
classification the student must:
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Complete and return the application form along with the
appropriate non-refundable application fee to the CGC
office.
Submit a college transcript that shows completion of a
bachelor’s or higher degree before registration.

Senior Citizens - Persons over the age of 60 who meet degree or
non-degree admissions requirements and are not employed fulltime may register for courses on a space-available basis with no
credit hours fee charged. All other fees must be paid.
International Students - An international student who applies to
a graduate program at The Citadel must complete the following
requirements before enrolling in classes:
• Have completed a degree equivalent to an American
baccalaureate degree.

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Have his/her academic credentials officially evaluated by one
of the accredited organizations suggested by the CGC office.
Meet all the admission criteria for the desired graduate degree
program.
Provide the appropriate score on the TOEFL exam.
Provide evidence of ability to meet all financial obligations
while in graduate study at The Citadel by completing the
Certification of Finances form prior to enrolling in courses.
International students may not register before full acceptance
into a degree program and clearance from the International
Student Director.

Admission Policy (Graduate Students)
In keeping with the mission of The Citadel, The Citadel Graduate
College seeks to enroll mature students whose motivation and
educational backgrounds demonstrate a strong potential for
success in the academic program of their choice. Specific entrance
requirements are detailed in other sections of this catalog, but
every applicant for a graduate degree must submit to the CGC
office:
a. An application with a non-refundable fee,
b. Official transcripts sent directly from all colleges attended,
c. Official scores on the appropriate admissions test (current within
5 years of application), and
d. an official TOEFL score if English is not the native language.

Admission Test
All graduate programs in The Citadel Graduate College require
submission of an official admissions test score. The test must
be current within five years of application. See the appropriate
program for the type of test required. Applicants for graduate
programs in The Citadel Graduate College who possess an
earned master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited institution
may request permission to waive the requirement to supply an
admissions test score. An applicant must request the waiver
in writing from the dean of the academic school in which the
program resides. Submission of a request for waiver is not an
assurance of approval. Therefore, an applicant must ensure
sufficient time to complete an admissions test prior to the first
semester of desired attendance.

Advisement and the Planned Program
Upon acceptance into a degree program, a student is assigned an
advisor in the area of academic concentration. It is the student’s
responsibility to confer with this advisor at an early date and
at periodic intervals to assure appropriate course selection and
awareness of degree requirements. Degree candidates in some
programs must file an official program of study. This program of
study will be developed in consultation with the student’s advisor
and approved by the appropriate Dean or Department Head. This
program of study is filed in the CGC office and will be used in the
degree audit process. It is a joint responsibility of the advisor and
student to maintain the program of study in a current state.
Modifications in a program of study can be accomplished with

the written approval of the appropriate Dean or department
head. Students who wish to select a new major or degree program
must file a written request in the CGC office, meet all admission
requirements of the new major or degree program, and be accepted
into the new major or degree program before registration in the
new program can occur.

Audit Policy
A student may elect to audit a course for no credit. Permission to
audit must be obtained from the school/department offering the
course. Students must possess an undergraduate degree from a
regionally accredited college or university to audit a graduate level
course. Students cannot switch from credit to audit status, or vice
versa, after two class meetings. Auditors are admitted to class on
a “space available” basis. The audit fee is the same as the regular
credit hour fee. Students must be registered in the class they wish
to audit.

Catalog of Record
The catalog bearing the number of the academic year in which
the student enters The Citadel will be their catalog of record for
academic program requirements.

Class Attendance
Regular attendance is required of all CGC students. In case of
absences due to sickness or other circumstances beyond their
control, students should notify the professor. A student who has
missed more than 20% of the scheduled meetings may, at the
discretion of the professor, be awarded a grade of “F” for excessive
absences, unless there are extenuating circumstances. Individual
instructors may establish more stringent policies. The attendance
record maintained by the instructor is official. As soon as the
instructor has determined that a grade of “F” for excessive absences
is warranted, the responsible Dean and CGC are notified. The
student will be instructed to not return to class. The instructor will
enter the grade of “F” during regular grading.

Comprehensive Examinations
The Citadel graduate programs vary in their exit requirements.
While all degree programs require at least a 3.0 cumulative GPR
(3.25 for Ed.S.) for graduation, some have an exit examination or
exit project requirement. It is the student’s responsibility to be
aware of these standards.

Confidentiality of Student Records
The Citadel maintains and discloses information from student
records in accordance with the provisions of the “Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act of 1974” (FERPA), as amended. This law
requires that educational institutions maintain the confidentiality
of student educational records. The Citadel accords its students
all rights under the law. FERPA coverage applies to all educational
records that contain a student’s name, social security number, or
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�other personally identifiable information, in whatever medium, to
include electronic form. No one outside of The Citadel shall have
access to nor will the institution disclose any information from a
student’s educational records without the written consent of the
student except in compliance with the provisions of Federal and
State law.
Educational records may be disclosed to personnel within the
institution who have a legitimate educational interest, to parents of
students who are dependents as defined by IRS standards, to persons
or organizations providing students financial aid, to accrediting
agencies carrying out their accreditation function, to persons in
compliance with a judicial order, or in an emergency, to persons in
order to protect the health or safety of the student or others.
Within The Citadel community, only those members, individually
or collectively, acting in the student’s educational interests are
allowed access to student educational records. These members
include the Board of Visitors, Faculty, and personnel in the Offices
of the President, Provost and Dean of the College, Associate
Provost, Dean of The Citadel Graduate College, Registrar, and Vice
President for Finance and Business Affairs.
Directory information about a student may be disclosed at the
discretion of The Citadel without the consent of the student
unless the student has notified the Registrar within two weeks of
the beginning of the academic year (fall semester) that the student
refuses to allow the disclosure of such information. Any student
desiring to keep directory information confidential must give notice
at the beginning of each academic year and the notice is valid only
for that year. Any student desiring to keep directory information
confidential must file notice each year.

Course Cancellation
It occasionally becomes necessary to cancel a course. The
Citadel reserves the right to cancel any course for which there is
insufficient enrollment. This cancellation may be done without
notice. Students affected by a course cancellation will receive
due consideration and notification. If no other satisfactory
arrangements can be made, the student will receive a complete
refund of all fees paid.

Course Substitution
Course substitutions in degree programs and certification plans
can only be authorized by the approval of the Head of the
Department, Dean of the School, or Dean of the CGC. Forms to
initiate this procedure are available in the CGC office.

Degree and Certification Requirements
Specific requirements are detailed in the appropriate sections of the
catalog. The general requirements include completing all specific
program requirements and coursework while maintaining at least
a “B” (3.0) GPA. Students should check the specific requirements
of the program in which they are enrolled. State certification
requirements are determined by external agencies over which The
Citadel has no control. It is the student’s responsibility to meet
these requirements, which are subject to legislative change. Advisors
will assist students in staying current with these requirements and
adjusting programs of study to reflect any change.

Earning a Second Master’s Degree
The College permits the earning of a second master’s degree where
the area of concentration is different. Since some of the core
courses may be identical, these may be waived in the second degree
program. A maximum of 12 hours may be transferred from one
Citadel degree program to another for those students wishing to
obtain a second master’s degree. However, a minimum of 33 hours
of new credits must be included in the planned program for the
second degree.

English Fluency Policy
In accordance with the laws of South Carolina, The Citadel ensures the English fluency of its teaching faculty. Should a student
challenge the English fluency of a member of the faculty, standard
procedures for student academic grievances will be followed. If a
review committee is called for, the native language of one of the
faculty members will not be English.

Course Load
The minimum semester hour load for students wishing to be
classified as full-time graduate students is 9 semester hours.
Students holding Citadel graduate assistantships will be considered
as full time if the they are taking at least 6 semester hours.
Students who hold full-time employment should not register
for more than 6 semester hours in any given term. Students
may register for a maximum of 2 courses or no more than 7
credit hours each summer term (Summer I, Summer II). The
evening session is considered a part of Summer I and Summer II.
Permission to take more than 2 courses each summer term must be
obtained from the Dean of the School, the Department Head of
the program or the Dean of the CGC. No more than one course
may be taken during Maymester.

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General Conduct Policy for Students
Responsibility for professional conduct rests with students as adult
individuals and as members of The Citadel community. CGC
students are expected to conduct themselves as responsible adults.
All members of the campus community are expected to use reasonable judgement in all aspects of campus life and activity and to
show due concern for the welfare and rights of others. Students
are expected to adhere to all federal, state, and local laws. Due to
the cadet aspect of The Citadel community, CGC students are reminded to be aware of and respect military college traditions. The
CGC Student Handbook is a good source of information.
The Citadel protects freedom of action and speech, so long as the
exercise of this freedom is not of an inflammatory or demeaning
nature and does not interfere with the operation of the College.

�The Citadel’s Conduct Policy prohibits the possession of drugs,
destruction of property, making false statements of emergency situations, physical or verbal abuse, or harassment of any sort.
Students who violate the rules and regulations of The Citadel are
subject to expulsion or lesser sanctions. These rules and regulations are published in “Regulations for Non-Cadet Students for
Fall and Spring Semester And All Students, Including Cadets,
for Maymester or Summer School.” The Provost or his designee
is responsible for administering the disciplinary conduct code for
CGC students unless they reside in the barracks during Maymester
and Summer School, in which case the commandant is responsible
for discipline.

Grades
Only letter grades are given to evaluate a student’s progress.
No numerical symbol or percentage is fixed or assigned to the
equivalent of any grade.
A: A grade of “A” represents work of a high quality. Four
quality points are awarded for each credit hour.
B+: A grade of “B+” represents above average quality work.
Three and one half quality points are awarded for each
credit hour.
B: A grade of “B” indicates average graduate
accomplishmens. Three quality points are awarded for
each credit hour.
C+: A grade of “C+” indicates below average graduate work
and is an unsatisfactory grade. Two and one half quality
points are awarded for each credit hour.
C: A grade of “C” is unsatisfactory. Two quality points are
awarded for each credit hour.
P: A grade of “P” indicates work of acceptable, graduatelevel quality. While it signifies work of “A” or “B” level, it
carries no quality points and is awarded only for
designated courses such as workshops, internships, etc.
F: A grade of “F” indicates that the minimum requirements
have not been met. No quality points are awarded.
I: A grade of “I” represents work of satisfactory quality
incomplete for authorized reasons. Incomplete “I” grades
must be made up during the term following the recording
of the grade. A grade of “I” received in the fall term must
be made up by the end of the following spring term. A
grade of “I” received in either the spring, Maymester,
summer I, or summer II term must be made up by the
end of the following fall term. An extension of time not
to exceed one additional term may be authorized for
extenuating circumstances by the appropriate dean.
Grades not made up within the authorized time limit will
convert to a grade of “F,” and such courses will be
included in calculating the GPR.
W: A grade of “W” represents withdrawal from a course prior
to the scheduled withdrawal deadline. No quality points
are associated with the “W”, and there is no academic
penalty for the student.

Graduation
Students must apply to graduate by the established deadline.
Failure to apply by the deadline incurs a late fee, may delay receipt
of the diploma, and may prevent the student from participating in
the commencement ceremony.
There are three graduation dates each calendar year. There is a
late April or early May graduation date at the end of the Spring
period of instruction, an August graduation date at the end of the
Summer period of instruction, and a December graduation date
at the end of the Fall semester period of instruction. There is one
commencement ceremony each calendar year, in April or May,
following the Spring semester.
The graduation date is the term in which the student completes
all requirements. An incomplete grade is a delay in the completion
of requirements, and the posting of the final grade determines the
completion of that requirement.
Applications for graduation are available in the CGC office and
online. A late fee is charged for applications filed after the posted
deadline. To be recommended for a degree, students must meet all
admission requirements and satisfactorily complete the scholarship
and curriculum requirements for the degree. Finally, students
must be free from all financial indebtedness to The Citadel.
These deadlines for the graduation application ensure your
diploma will be ordered in a timely manner and prevent
additional administrative costs. It is each student’s responsibility
to apply to graduate. Do not select a graduation date until you
are certain all requirements will be met.
Parents who are either graduates of the Corps of Cadets,
the Veteran Day Program, or The Citadel Graduate College
may present diplomas to their sons or daughters at the CGC
commencement ceremony.

Intellectual Property
Ownership of intellectual property will reside with the originator,
whether a member of the faculty, a member of the staff, or a
student, unless: (a) the property is created at the specific direction
of the College; or (b) the originator has made exceptional use of
College resources in creating it.
At the time when the work is directed by the College or at the
time when the College makes exceptional resources available to the
originator of intellectual property, the Provost and the originator
will together determine ownership and will negotiate a written
agreement concerning that property. These determinations will be
made on a case-by-case basis.

Intellectual Property Policy Preamble
The Citadel has among its primary purposes teaching, research,
and the expansion and dissemination of knowledge. Products of
these endeavors include the development and use of intellectual
property. It is the policy of the College that its faculty, staff,
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�and students carry out their scholarly work in an open and free
atmosphere that encourages publication and creation of such works
without constraint but consistent with applicable laws and College
policy. This policy will be in accord with the guidelines and criteria
published in The American Association of University Professors’
“Statement of Copyright” (Policy Documents and Reports. Ninth
Edition, 2001, or subsequent editions).

Learning and Academic Retention Center
The Citadel’s Learning and Academic Retention Center provides
a wide range of academic support services. Included among these
are the enhancement of writing, mathematical, and reading skills;
the general improvement of academic performance in all subject
areas; and an emphasis on retention throughout The Citadel’s
academic community. Graduate as well as undergraduate students
have access to the Center. In addition to individual and smallgroup tutorials held in the Center, the staff conducts requested
workshops for both graduate and undergraduate classes.
In all of its activities, the Center strives to assure that its efforts are
consistent not only with the mission statement of The Citadel, but
also with the objectives of the academic departments and specific
graduate programs. Although there may be an occasional exceptional situation in which it is appropriate to restrict the nature
of the assistance that may be offered by the Center (e.g., because
of specific program accreditation issues that might impact, say, a
particular assignment), Citadel graduate students are encouraged
to take advantage of the resources offered by the Learning and
Academic Retention Center.

Nondiscrimination Policy
The Citadel is committed to providing equal opportunities to
men and women students in all campus programs, including
intercollegiate athletics, in order to make The Citadel the best
coeducational college in America.
This commitment requires that no discrimination shall occur in
our admissions policies, academic programs or services, as well
as employment practices on the basis of sex, race, color, religion
or national origin. This policy is in accordance with Title IX
of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 as amended. Inquiries concerning the application of
Title IX and other nondiscrimination laws may be referred to The
Citadel’s Affirmative Action Officer and Title IX Coordinator,
Bond Hall, Room 369, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, South
Carolina, 29409, 843-953-6989, or the Assistant Secretary of
Education, Civil Rights Division, US Department of Education,
Washington, DC 20201-2516.

Pass-Fail Courses
For certain courses, such as internships, practica, workshops,
professional development courses, etc., a grade of pass or fail may
be appropriate. Students taking courses of this nature need to
discuss such arrangements with their advisor. Quality points will
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not be awarded for pass or fail work, and performance that is barely
adequate (C+ or below) will not receive credit.

Registration
Registration is not completed until all fees are paid. Students may
not attend class until they are fully registered. Knowingly attending class without paying is an integrity violation. Any changes in
registration must be made prior to the end of the terms’ Add/Drop
period. All fees are due by published calendar dates.

Repeating a Course

Courses may be repeated only under the following circumstances:
a. No courses may be repeated once a grade of “B” or higher
has been earned.
b. If a class in which a “C+” or “C” was earned is repeated, it
may be repeated only one time.
c. If a course is repeated, the last grade of record is used
to determine whether course requirements for graduation
have been met.
d. The hours may be used only once toward graduation.
e. All courses, previously passed or repeated, will be figured in
the student’s GPR. No grade previously recorded is
removed from the transcript.

Satisfactory Progress
Unless otherwise stated, students are expected to complete all
degree requirements within a six (6) year period from the time of
registration for the first graduate course in that program. Students
enrolled in the Ed.S. in School Psychology program have seven
(7) years to complete the degree. Students enrolled in the M.A.
in Psychology: Clinical Counseling degree program have a five (5)
year limit. Requests for a waiver must be initiated by the student
in writing to the appropriate Department Head who is responsible
for making the final decision and for notifying the student.
Department Heads will forward recommendations through their
appropriate Dean who sends it to the CGC office. Waivers must
be on file in the CGC office prior to application for graduation. It
is the students responsibility to ensure the waiver is provided to the
CGC office.
If a waiver is granted, a probationary extension for one year
is authorized. At the completion of that year, an additional
extension may be authorized (if necessary) contingent upon the
student having made adequate progress. “Adequate Progress” is
defined as completing graduate work in two of the three semesters
(summer session counting as a semester) of the year of probation.
An average grade of “B” (3.0) for that year is also required. At all
levels, the department or school will be responsible for oversight of
student progress and initiation of action related to unsatisfactory
progress. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of courses
that will not meet graduation time lines for satisfactory progress.
Advisors should assist students with this calculation.

�Student Academic Grievances
The academic grievance process of the college is reserved for
the most serious alleged offenses. These matters deal not with
differences of opinion, but with violations of due process; denial
of individual rights; or unequal treatment/discrimination based
on sex, race, color, or national origin. Students who feel that
they have an academic grievance are directed first to confer with
the instructor or other individual(s) involved. Where this does
not result in satisfaction or if this step is not feasible, the student
should present the grievance in writing to the lowest appropriate
level not involved in the grievance, department head or Dean.
If the student does not receive a response within a reasonable
period of time, normally considered two weeks, a copy of the
written grievance may be provided to the next higher academic
level not previously involved in the grievance, i.e. the department
head or the school Dean, with a request for assistance in resolving
the grievance. A final appeal for satisfaction may be made to the
Provost. The purpose of this process is to permit each level of
the academic level of authority to have the opportunity to resolve
the grievance satisfactorily. The Dean of CGC does not rule on
academic matters. However, students are encouraged to provide a
courtesy copy of grievances and appeals to the Dean of CGC for
record. CGC will monitor time lines and processes for compliance
with procedure and will inform the appropriate level of the
academic authority if procedure is not followed.

Student Appeal of Grade
A student who wishes to appeal the final grade assigned in a
course must first confer with the instructor of the course in which
the grade was received. If this does not result in satisfaction, the
student should contact the appropriate department head or Dean
who will review the matter. The faculty member and the student
are both obligated to provide requested relevant information to
the department head or Dean. The department head or Dean will
present his/her findings to the student within ten working days of
being contacted.
If this does not result in satisfaction, the student should contact
the Provost. If deemed appropriate, the Provost will appoint a
hearing board of three faculty members, with one designated as
chair, and a student in good standing of the same student type
as the appellant. This board shall have the authority to request
testimony, hear witnesses, and study records and materials. The
board shall forward its findings and recommendations to the
Provost, who shall decide the case. The decision of the Provost
is final.

each student to be acquainted with all academic, financial, and
administrative requirements within the prescribed deadlines and
time limits.

Theses
Thesis committee appointments will be made at the discretion of
the appropriate department head. Disposition of thesis will be
coordinated by the student with the library.

Transcript
A transcript is a confidential document and is released only when
students make a request in writing. There is no charge for the
initial transcript, but a fee is charged for all subsequent ones.
Remittances for transcripts should accompany the request for
the transcript and should be mailed directly to the Office of the
Registrar. Official copies are not released to students but are sent
to requested destinations.
Transcripts sent from other colleges to The Citadel become the
property of The Citadel and cannot be issued to the student as a
third party.

Transfer Credit
No more than 12 hours, relevant to the student’s program, may be
transferred from other regionally accredited colleges or universities.
Exceptions are granted by the Provost. Only graduate credit
hours, of which grades of “B” or higher have been earned, are
transferable. Some programs allow fewer hours of transfer credit.
Students should check the requirements for specific programs for
the maximum number of credit hours that may be transferred into
his or her program at The Citadel.
To be transferred, credit hours must have been earned within
six years of the date of admission to The Citadel. Students
who desire to take a course at another institution for transfer
while enrolled in CGC must obtain prior approval from their
department head. Acceptance of transfer credits within the
aforegoing rules is the prerogative of the academic department or
school.
Ordinarily, course work accepted for transfer must parallel course
work available at The Citadel. However, where the head of the
major department or Dean of the school feels that graduate course
work not equivalent to courses at The Citadel will enhance the
program, up to six semester hours of such credit may be acceptable.
These will be part of the maximum allowable transfer hours for
that program.

Student Responsibility
The College and departments establish certain academic requirements that must be met before a degree is granted. Advisors, department heads, and Deans are available to help the student understand and arrange to meet these requirements, but the student is
responsible for fulfilling them. If, at the end of a student’s course
of study, the requirements for graduation have not been satisfied,
the degree will not be granted. For this reason, it is important for
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�Specific Policies and
Procedures for Evening
Undergraduate Programs
All other CGC policies and procedures apply.
CGC courses cover a wide variety of areas and are open to interested
persons from diverse backgrounds. In addition to graduate
programs, CGC also offers three undergraduate degrees: bachelor
of science in business administration; bachelor of science in civil
engineering; and bachelor of science in electrical engineering.
Each of these degree programs is offered in cooperation with Trident
Technical College (TTC). The first two years of each program are
taken at TTC. The junior and senior years are completed at The
Citadel through evening and summer courses offered by CGC. The
degree is awarded by The Citadel.
Courses may also be transferred in from accredited colleges and
universities other than TTC. The basic course requirements remain
the same. The junior and senior years are completed at The Citadel.
In each of the undergraduate degree programs offered by CGC, a
minimum of 36 of the total required credit hours must be taken at
The Citadel. Credits gained through AP, CLEP, or any other “testing
out” process may not be counted among those 36 credit hours.
Acceptability of transfer credits is governed by the policy described
under the Transfer Credits section below.
CGC spring, fall, and summer schedules are available online.
Information on programs, classes, and fees can also be obtained from
the CGC office or online. Information on financial aid is available
online through the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships or by
phone at 953-5187.

Academic Criteria for Continuance
Records of degree-seeking undergraduate students are assessed
for academic criteria for continuance after each period of two
semesters and the included summer sessions. In order to be
eligible to continue at The Citadel, a student must meet minimum
standards regarding hours earned at The Citadel or properly
transferred from another accredited institution, and an acceptable
cumulative grade-point ratio must be maintained. Full-time
students, those taking at least 12 credit hours each semester, must
earn at least 24 semester hours each two-semester period. Part-time
students must have passed at least 50 percent of the coursework
attempted in the two previous semesters and the included summer
sessions. If a previously passed course is repeated, the hours may be
used only once toward meeting requirements for hours passed.
The student must also meet the grade point ratio (GPR)
requirement for the appropriate category of credit hours of record
as listed in the table below. In determining the category for credit
hours of record, hours transferred into The Citadel from other
institutions are included as credit hours of record.
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The column “Quality Hours Plus Transfer Hours” includes:
1) all credit attempted for which a grade of “A,” “B,” “C,”
“D,” or “F” was received at The Citadel,
2) course work transferred from other colleges, and
3) courses taken on a Pass-Fail basis.
Quality Hours
Grade-Point Ratio Grade-Point Ratio
Plus Transfer&amp;
for Continuance
for Continuance
Pass/Fail Hours
(on probation)
(without probation)
0-39
1.100
1.300
40-69
1.400
1.600
70-99
1.700
1.800
100 &amp; above
1.900
2.000
This table traces the minimum academic progress students must
make toward attaining the minimum acceptable overall grade-point
ratio of 2.000 as they approach the total number of hours required
in the course of study of their selected major. For the purpose of
determining academic probation, criteria for continuance, dean’s
list, graduation, and other academic matters, grade-point ratios will
not be rounded.

Academic Discharge
An undergraduate student who fails to meet either or both of the
academic criteria for continuance will be discharged for academic
deficiencies. Although The Citadel will notify students that they
are deficient in either or both areas, it is the responsibility of
students to ensure that these criteria are met. To avoid academic
discharge, a student must meet both hour and GPR requirements
concurrently either at the end of the fall semester, at the end of the
spring semester, or in August, as appropriate.
A student who is discharged for academic reasons for the first
time may apply for readmission after being out of school for
one semester. If approved for readmission, the student will be
readmitted on academic probation.
If a student fails for a second time to meet minimum academic
criteria for continuance, the Dean responsible for the academic
program in which the student is majoring will review the academic
record and any extenuating circumstances the student wishes to
present in writing. Based on this review and in consultation with
the faculty advisor and the department head or the CGC Dean,
the responsible Dean will determine the conditions under which
the student will be permitted to continue or will award the student
a second academic discharge. Except under extremely extenuating
circumstances, a student discharged a second time for academic
reasons will not be considered for readmission and may not enroll
in course work in any program at The Citadel—day, evening, or
summer.

Academic Probation
Undergraduate students are placed on academic probation for
any semester when their cumulative grade-point ratio based
on courses taken at The Citadel fails to meet requirements for
continuance without probation as outlined in the Academic
Criteria for Continuance table. Students will be removed from
academic probation after the semester their cumulative grade-point

�radio meets the requirements of the table. Students on academic
probation are not making satisfactory progress, and restrictions,
such as limiting the number of credit hours in which they may
enroll, may be enforced.

Admission

the student is majoring must provide a recommendation
and rationale for combining courses.
c. The Dean responsible for the academic program in which
the student is majoring must grant final approval for the
combining of courses.

Definitions

Because of community service orientation, CGC permits participation
by evening undergraduate students in non-degree status as well as those
who are pursuing an undergraduate degree.

Elective refers to a course that is required for graduation and may
be any three-credit course offered by the College.

Catalog of Record

Approved Elective refers to a course that must be selected from a
list of courses provided by the individual school or department.

The catalog bearing the number of the academic year in which
undergraduate students enter The Citadel will be their catalog of
record for matters of academic policy.
When a student is readmitted after an absence of at least three
academic semesters (summer sessions will not be considered as
semesters for this purpose), the catalog bearing the number of
the academic year in which the student is readmitted will be the
catalog of record for matters of academic policy and graduation
requirements.

College Level Examination Program
Through College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) Subject
Examinations, undergraduate students are permitted to earn
college course credits for knowledge they have gained in certain
subject areas prior to beginning their college experience.
CLEP credits may be earned under the following conditions:
1. Since all CLEP examinations are not accepted by The Citadel,
the student must obtain prior approval through the Office of the
Registrar.
2. The score earned must meet or exceed the current minimum
score recommended by CLEP for that subject area exam.
3. The amount of credit will be determined by the scope of the
material measured.
4. Because of the laboratory experience is such an integral part of
the Core Curriculum Science Requirement, credit for only the
lecture portion of a science course may be earned through CLEP.
The lab portions must be earned through a laboratory course.
5. Because basic skills of listening to and speaking a language
are such critical components of the Core Language Experience,
completing any portion of this requirement through CLEP must be
approved by the head of the Department of Modern Languages.
A complete listing of courses for which credit may be awarded
through CLEP is available in the Office of the Registrar.

Combining Courses
Courses may be combined to meet a maximum of one general
elective credit requirement under the following circumstances:
a. The courses to be combined must all be offered by the same
department and must be related in some way.
b. The department head or Dean for the program in which

Non-Departmental Elective refers to a course that is required for
graduation and must be taken outside the major department.
Students are encouraged to study areas outside the major to ensure
as broad an education as is practical.
Students are reminded that it is expected that all coursework in
the first two years of these programs be taken at other accredited
institutions and transferred to The Citadel. Courses at the 100- or
200-level will rarely be offered through CGC in a fall or spring
semester. Some courses may be available in Maymester or Summer
School at The Citadel.

Grades
Only letter grades are given to evaluate an undergraduate student’s
progress. The following definitions of letter grades are applicable:
a. ”A” represents superior attainment on the part of the student.
b. “B” represents work that is clearly above the average, but not
superior.
c. “C” represents average attainment on the basic standards set for the
course.
d. ”D” represents minimum attainment of the basic standards.
e. “F” represents failure.
f. “W” represents withdrawal from a course prior to the official
deadline which is indicated in the college calendar and is no earlier
than the Wednesday following the midterm grading period. Beyond
that point, students will receive the grade of “F” should they fail to
complete the course or complete it unsuccessfully. Under extenuating
circumstances, the grade of “W” may be awarded after the established
deadline to withdraw from a course. Such an action is taken only upon
the recommendation of the instructor and requires the concurrence of
the Dean responsible for the student’s academic program. Supporting
evidence is the responsibility of the student and must be submitted in
writing to the responsible Dean.
g. The notation of “I” (for Incomplete) is used in instances when course
requirements have been very nearly met but for authorized reasons
(illness, injury, family emergency, etc.) cannot be completed during
the current semester. To be eligible for the grade of “I,” students’
work must be satisfactory at the time they are forced to terminate
participation in the course. Unsatisfactory work will result in a failing
grade. The grade of “I” must be cleared during the next semester
in residence or within one year, whichever comes first, or the “I”
becomes an “F.” The summer session will not be considered a semester
in this case. Students may not officially enroll in a course in which
they currently have an “I.” An extension of time due to extenuating
circumstances may be authorized by the Dean responsible for academic
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�program upon the recommendation of the instructor. The removal of
the incomplete is the responsibility of the student.
Should a student fail to complete a semester or summer session for any
reason, the grade in each course in which the student is then enrolled
shall be determined by the individual faculty member.
No numerical symbol, bracket, or percentage is assigned the equivalent
of any grade. Arbitrary distribution of grades according to some
formula or curve is not permitted. However, by means of departmental
supervision and consultation between instructors, every effort is made
to obtain consistent standards within the department.
Students are expected to use proper grammar in all their course work,
whether written or oral. Proper usage is expected at the college level
and is required by all professors.
Any change of grade deemed necessary by the faculty member
concerned must be based on instructor error and made within one
month after the beginning of the next semester in attendance following
the recording of the grade. In no case will a grade be changed after one
month into the second semester after it was awarded. The summer
session will not be considered a semester in this case. After grades in
a course have been submitted to the Registrar’s Office, every request
for a change of grade must be approved by the department head and
the Dean responsible for the academic program. Grade reports are
provided at the end of each semester and summer session.

Grade-Point Ratio Computation
In computing the undergraduate grade point ratio, grades are
weighted as follows:
Grade
Quality-Points Per Semester Hour
A
4
B
3
C
2
D
1
F, I, W
0
The grade-point ratio for any semester is determined by dividing the
total number of quality points earned by the total number of hours
for which the following grades were received: A, B, C, D, or F.
The cumulative grade-point ratio on which graduation, academic
probation, and academic discharge are based is determined by
dividing the number of quality points earned at The Citadel by the
number of quality hours attempted at The Citadel. The number of
quality hours for this purpose includes all credit hours attempted
at The Citadel for which the following grades were received: A, B,
C, D or F. The number of quality points earned includes all quality
points associated with quality hours earned at The Citadel. The
Citadel does not recognize plus and minus grades for the CGC
programs.

Non-Degree Seeking Students
Non-degree seeking undergraduate students are permitted to
participate under the following conditions:
a. Students who provide documentation of having graduated
from an accredited high school or having completed the
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General Education Development (GED) examination
may register for up to 15 credit hours of course work for
personal or professional development.
b. Persons age 60 or above and not employed full-time may
enroll tuition-free in courses in the CGC on a space-available
basis. All other fees must be paid.
c. High school seniors may be permitted to register for
a maximum of two courses and the associated labs in the
CGC on the basis of written recommendation from their
high school guidance counselor or principal.
d. Undergraduate transient students who wish to enroll in
course work for transfer to another institution may be asked
to present evidence that they are in good academic
standing at their home institution.
e. Students who are in cadet status and are enrolled in the
Corps of Cadets for a fall or spring semester are not eligible
to enroll in CGC courses. Students who are in cadet status
and are not currently enrolled in the Corps of Cadets, but
who have not been given a conduct or academic discharge,
may, with the prior approval of the appropriate Dean, take
a limited number of credit hours in CGC. A cadet who has
been expelled from The Citadel is not eligible to attend any
class at The Citadel—day, evening, or summer. A cadet who
has been suspended or dismissed is not eligible to attend any
class at The Citadel—day, evening, or summer—until
accepted for readmission to the College.

Pass-Fail
Juniors and seniors with cumulative grade-point ratios of 2.000
or higher may elect to take elective courses on a Pass-Fail option.
Normally, no more than one course may be taken under this
option each semester, and no more than four courses taken under
this option may be used to meet graduation requirements. A
student may take the Pass-Fail option only on courses which meet
elective requirements. Students may not change their decision to
take a course on the Pass-Fail basis after the first two weeks of the
term. Courses completed on the Pass-Fail option carry graduation
credit, but quality points are not awarded. These courses are not
included in grade point ratio computations.
Instructors report grades as usual, A through F. The Registrar’s
Office translates grades as follows:
a. The grades of “A” through “C” as “S” (satisfactory, pass-for
credit);
b. The grades of “D” or “F” as “U” (unsatisfactory, fail-no
credit).
c. Students desiring to take a course on the Pass-Fail option
should contact the Registrar’s Office.

Requirements for Graduation
For graduation, an undergraduate student must complete one
of the departmental major courses of study stated in the catalog
of record and must achieve a minimum cumulative grade-point
ratio of 2.000 and a minimum grade point ratio of 2.000 in all
coursework in the major.

�Recommendations for graduation are made by the Academic Board
to the Board of Visitors, which in turn awards appropriate degrees.

Transfer Credits
Normally, only courses which are comparable in content and
credit hours to specific courses offered by The Citadel and in
which grades of “C” or better have been earned at an accredited
institution will be considered for transfer. However, the Dean
responsible for the academic program in which the student
is majoring may accept for transfer to meet General Elective
credits courses that are not offered by The Citadel but which are
considered to be worthy of credit as electives and in which grades
of “C” or higher have been earned. The respective department
heads or Deans, as appropriate, have responsibility for considering
all transfer courses that are comparable to courses offered by The
Citadel. Course work taken at another college and accepted for
transfer by The Citadel need not be applicable to a student’s major.
Courses transferred from another college will not be noted in the
student’s grade-point ratio at The Citadel. Transcripts sent from
other colleges to The Citadel become the property of The Citadel
and cannot be issued to the student or a third party.

Applicants whose prior college-level academic performance is
questionable may be permitted to enroll in a limited number
of courses in a probationary status at the discretion of the
academic department. Upon completion of the
first 15 semester hours with a grade point ratio of at least 2.0,
the adult student will be admitted to degree-seeking status
in the selected major upon review by the academic
department. If this minimum grade point ratio is not
achieved within the first 15 semester hours, admission will
be denied and participation in the CGC will be terminated.
c. After acceptance by the program, any non-U.S. citizen
must be cleared for registration by the International Student
Coordinator. An official TOEFL score is required of any
applicant where English is not the native language.

To ensure that courses taken away from The Citadel will be
accepted for transfer, students must obtain written, prior approval
through the Office of the Registrar.
All transfer credits are provisional. If an academic unit determines
within a reasonable period of time after classes begin that the
student is not prepared to take a course for which the course
transferred is a prerequisite, the allowance of credit is withdrawn,
and the student must take the prerequisite course at The Citadel.

Transfer Students
An undergraduate student may be accepted into evening
undergraduate degree-seeking status in the CGC under one of the
following conditions:
a. The Citadel and TTC have an articulated agreement that
permits a student to complete the first two years of study in
engineering or business administration at TTC. These credits
are transferred to The Citadel where a student can complete
the final two years for a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Business Administration, Civil Engineering, or Electrical
Engineering. A student who completes in its entirety the
TTC portion of one of these programs needs only to
submit an application and an official transcript from TTC
and certificate of completion in order to be admitted for the
final two years of study in CGC. Details of the 2+2 programs
are available online or in the CGC office, Bond Hall, Room
101. These three programs are outlined in this catalog under
their respective departments.
b. Applicants may be admitted into degree seeking status
if they have transfer credit from other accredited institutions
that meet the requirements of the first two years of the degree
program they wish to pursue. The student must provide
official transcripts from all other colleges attended.
Admission is based on prior college-level academic
performance and confirmation of completion of all
coursework for the first two years of the degree program.
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�Graduate Degree Programs
2010-2011

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�School of Business
Administration
Master of
Business Administration

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�Master of Business Administration
School of Business, 843-953-5056
Dr. Wesley M. Jones, Director of Graduate and
External Programs,
wes.jones@citadel.edu
Ms. Kathy J. Jones, MBA Coordinator,
mbadirector@citadel.edu
Mission Statement:
The mission of the School of Business Administration is to educate
and develop leaders of principle to serve a global community.

Admission Requirements:
Applicants will be admitted to the MBA program on the basis of
scholastic achievement and aptitude for graduate study. Other
qualities appropriate to graduate study are also considered.
Anyone holding a bachelor’s degree in business administration
from an accredited college or university (one recognized by the
Council for Higher Education Accreditation) is eligible for
consideration. Students with an undergraduate degree from a
discipline other than business who would like to pursue the MBA
must fulfill admission requirements by the completion of the
appropriate Foundation courses that are listed on page 29 of this
catalog in addition to the other admissions requirements.
All material must be received by the CGC office on or before the
following dates to assure consideration to the MBA program.
Semester to begin:
Fall
Spring
Summer

Admission material due:
July 20th
December 1st
March 20th

1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university. Applicants whose degrees are
from colleges or universities outside the United States are
required to have transcripts translated by an academic credential
evaluation organization recognized by The Citadel Graduate
College.
3. Take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) and
submit an official copy of the scores to the CGC office. The
GMAT must be taken within the last five years for The
Citadel to accept the scores. Scores on other graduate entrance
exams, such as the GRE, are not acceptable substitutes.
4. Submit two letters of recommendation to the CGC office.
These may be from faculty members where undergraduate work
was done and/or from associates in business or military service.
Recommendations should be able to evaluate the applicant’s
potential for graduate work in business.
5. Submit a resume detailing previous work experience.
6. Submit two brief essays that answer the following questions:
a. How have your education, knowledge, experience and skills
prepared you for graduate business education, and how
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will these help you contribute to the program’s educational
community?
b. What do you hope to gain from your graduate education, both
during the process and in the future?
7. Submit an official TOEFL score if the applicant’s native language is
not English. The minimum score is 550 paper-based, 213 computerbased or 79 Internet-based.
8. The MBA Committee and/or the MBA Director may request an
interview with the applicant.
Admission Denied: During the admission process, the applicant’s
records will be reviewed and results communicated in writing.
If the application is denied, an applicant may petition the MBA
Committee through the MBA Director for reconsideration, citing
any extenuating or mitigating circumstances.

Program Requirements:
Students that have an undergraduate business degree from an
accredited college or university (e.g. AACSB accredited) are
required to complete 36 hours of graduate study, including nine
required courses and three elective courses. A maximum of two
courses (6 hours) may be transferred in from an approved AACSB
MBA program at another institution.
Students are expected to complete all degree requirements within a
six-year period from the time of registration in their first graduate
course at The Citadel.
Required courses: BADM 713, BADM 716, BADM 722, BADM
728, BADM 731, BADM 734, and BADM 737 are required before
taking the capstone course, BADM 740. Students must successfully
complete these courses with a GPR of 3.0 or better before taking
BADM 740. Any prerequisites for advanced or elective courses
must be met.
Course load: It is strongly recommended that students take no
more than six hours per semester. Permission is no longer required
to take more than six hours unless the student has provisional
status. Students with provisional status must secure permission
from the MBA Director to take more than three hours in a
semester.

Course of Study:
Students from AACSB accredited undergraduate programs who
meet the admissions requirements of The Citadel MBA program
will be allowed to begin MBA classes upon acceptance. This course
of study will consist of 27 specific required hours (9 classes) and 9
elective hours (3 classes) and will lead to the awarding of a general
MBA from The Citadel School of Business Administration. The
required courses in the general MBA are listed below and must be
taken by every student.
BADM 713 Communication for Leadership, 3 credit hours
BADM 716 Legal and Ethical Environment For Decision Makers, 3
credit hours
BADM 719 Information Technology Management, 3 credit hours
BADM 722 Leadership in Organizations, 3 credit hours
BADM 728 Accounting for Executives, 3 credit hours

�BADM 731 Quantitative Methods for Operations Management,
3 credit hours
BADM 734 Financial Problems, 3 credit hours
BADM 737 Strategic Marketing, 3 credit hours
BADM 740 Global Business Strategy, 3 credit hours
Must be taken within the last six hours of a students’ MBA
program of study.
Three Electives, 9 credit hours
Total Courses: 36 credit hours
Transfer Credit: A maximum of six credit hours for graduate
courses from an accredited institution (including consortia and
AACSB International-accredited institutions) may be approved
for transfer (except BADM-740), provided: (1) those courses are
determined to be equivalent to one of the advanced or elective
courses at The Citadel, (2) grades of “B” or better were received in
the courses being considered, and (3) credit was earned within the
five years prior to admission into The Citadel MBA program.
Grading: All students are subject to the Academic Standards section
under Policy Information of The Citadel Graduate College catalog
which can be found on page 14.
Requirements for Graduation: The degree of Master of Business
Administration may be conferred upon those students who
successfully complete the 36 hours of graduate coursework as
specified above with a grade-point ratio (GPR) of 3.0 or better on
hours earned at The Citadel. Completion of more than 36 credit
hours of advanced graduate coursework will only be allowed (for
exceptional circumstances) with approval of the Director of the
MBA program. Additional hours may not be used to increase GPR
to the 3.0 required for graduation.
Business School Website: Find more information on the MBA
program by visiting the school’s website at www.citadel.edu/csba.

Related Programs:
Certificate: Health Care Administration
Students earn an MBA from The Citadel and a Certificate in
Health Care Administration from MUSC. For more information
regarding this program, please email Ann Brown at brownah@musc.
edu.
Dual Degree Programs:
PharmD/MBA Program - Students earn a PharmD from MUSC
and an MBA from The Citadel. For more information regarding
this program, please visit http://www.sccp.sc.edu/students/
pharmd_mba.aspx.
MD/MBA Program - Students earn an MD from MUSC and
an MBA from The Citadel. For more information regarding this
program, please contact The Citadel’s MBA office by email at
mbadirector@citadel.edu.

Non-Degree Business Foundations Program:
Applicants who do not meet the standards for full admission into
the 36-hour MBA program may still be admitted into the NonDegree Business Foundations Program. This program is open
to anyone needing a background in business or as a refresher in
business foundational concepts. Participation in this program
may be used to meet the requirements for admission into the
36-hour MBA program. There is no GMAT requirement or GPA
requirement for admission into the Business Foundations program.
Those wishing to complete the 36-hour MBA program, however,
must meet the requirements for admission.

Admission Requirements for Non-Degree Business
Foundations Program:
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with the appropriate non-refundable application fee to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. Submit an official transcript for the baccalaureate degree and
all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
college or university attended.
3. Submit two essay questions (these questions may be used
as part of the application to the MBA program as well),
no more than one page each, which answers the following
questions:
a. How has your experience/education prepeared you for a
graduate course in business?
b.What do you expect to gain from taking the foundation
courses?
4. Submit the names and contact information for three (3)
references familiar with your work.
All material must be received by the CGC office to receive
consideration for admission to the foundation program must meet
the same deadlines as stated above.

Course Descriptions:
BADM-701—Foundations of Accounting
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of
the basic tools and concepts used in financial accounting. It
emphasizes identifying and interpreting relevant accounting
information for decision-making by external users. The focus is on
the four financial statements: the income statement, the statement
of changes in equity, the balance sheet, and the statement of cash
flows. Prerequisite: None.

BADM-704—Foundations of Economics
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to microeconomics (the study of
individual economic units, including product markets, individual
consumers, and firms) and macroeconomics (the study of broad
economic aggregates such as gross domestic product).
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-707—Foundations of Marketing and International
Business
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the world of international
business including the nature and fundamental concepts of
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�international business, its environment, opportunities in the global
marketplace as well as theoretical and applied examples. In addition,
the course illustrates how concepts from international business are
utilized in the marketing of products and services for the individual
firm.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-710—Quantitative Methods
Three Credit Hours
The course is designed to equip graduate students in business with
statistical and quantitative techniques that can be applied to real
life business situations. To accomplish this, students will learn
to apply statistical and quantitative algorithms by use of both a
calculator and computer software. Software programs included
in the course are Excel spreadsheets, Excel data analysis tools and
graphics, SPSS for Windows. Students will learn various strategies
to communicate results--written reports, online bulletin boards,
multimedia presentations, oral presentations, computer supported
presentations, and Power Point presentations. Topic coverage
includes: descriptive statistics, probability, discrete probability
distributions, continuous probability distributions, sampling
distributions, estimating a single population parameter, quality
and statistical process control, simple regression and correlation
analysis, multiple regression analysis, forecasting, and chi-square
analysis.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-725—Foundations of Finance
Three Credit Hours
This introductory course in finance provides students with the
financial management tools necessary to analyze complex business
financial problems, and offer reasoned alternative solutions.
The course builds on principles presented in basic financial and
managerial accounting courses, and introduces the student to new
financial principles.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Accounting (BADM 701) or
equivalent undergraduate coursework.

MBA Program:
BADM-713—Communication for Leadership
Three Credit Hours
This course provides insight on the role of organizations as
communication systems in which effective writing and speaking are
crucial. Emphasis is on developing awareness of verbal and written
styles, interpersonal skills, and creating a repertoire of writing and
speaking strategies.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-716—Legal and Ethical Environment for Decision
Makers
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the framework of law and ethics within
which businesses operate and provides the student with a broad
understanding of common law (contract, tort, and property) as well
as a statutory, administrative, and Constitutional law.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-719—Information Technology Management
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the student to the vocabulary of
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Management Information Systems (MIS) and explores how
organizations are using information technology for a competitive
advantage and redefining the way in which they interact with their
stakeholders.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-722—Leadership in Organizations
Three Credit Hours
This course is a seminar that focuses on the understanding and
application of organizational theory and leadership principles.
In addition, the course will include components on developing
individual leadership skills and different theories of organizations.
The applications component of the course will include a variety
of approaches such as cases, films, guest speakers, individual selfassessment, role play, team building exercises, and a leadership
portfolio.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-728—Accounting for Executives
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with a knowledge of
the basic tools and concepts used in managerial accounting and
to provide an opportunity for students to employ their knowledge
of financial and managerial accounting through case studies and
projects. It emphasizes identifying and interpreting relevant
accounting information for decision-making by internal and
external users. The focus is on the use of accounting information
for decision-making, including behavioral and ethical aspects.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Accounting (BADM 701) or
equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-731—Quantitative Methods for Operations
Management
Three Credit Hours
Students explore the role of operations management in building
the competitive strength of the firm and in pursuing the firm’s
goals of customer satisfaction, profit, service delivery, quality and
shareholder wealth. The course integrates classical and modern
operations management methodologies with both hypothetical and
real-world business cases. Students learn concepts and quantitative
algorithms involved in designing and managing operations.
Prerequisite: Quantitative Methods (BADM 710) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.

BADM-734—Financial Problems
Three Credit Hours
This course provides students with a venue for applying the
concepts and techniques from the Foundations of Finance
course to complex business problems. The course content will be
delivered primarily using the case method of analysis. Emphasis
will be on teamwork and group analysis of directed and nondirected business finance cases. Students will be responsible for
identifying relevant financial issues, offering alternative solutions,
and making, justifying and critiquing recommended courses of
action. A portion of the course will be devoted to analyzing cases
with a significant international component. The course may also
utilize simulation as part of the course content.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Finance (BADM 725) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.

�BADM-737—Strategic Marketing
Three Credit Hours
This course examines how organizations gain and maintain a
competitive advantage in a dynamic era. The course emphasizes
the analysis of marketing decisions involving product, price,
promotion, and distribution variables. Global opportunities are
investigated.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Marketing and International
Business (BADM 707) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

Negotiation, the art and science of creating agreements between
two or more parties, introduces students to the effective use of
power, persuasion, influence, and control in modern organizations.
In this course students first apply theories developed as guides
to improving negotiating strategies (the science) and, second,
develop and sharpen negotiating skills through realistic cases
(the application) with an emphasis on preparation, bidding, and
distributive and integrative bargaining techniques.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-740—Global Business Strategy

BADM-764—Entrepreneurship

Three Credit Hours
This comprehensive and integrative MBA capstone course pulls
together the concepts, tools, and approaches taught in all the
required courses. Using a combination of cases which place
students in diverse managerial positions and a business simulation
which requires the student to act as a senior executive responsible
for the strategic decisions of an organization, the course emphasizes
the application, execution, and resolution of multi-dimensional
problems. The course emphasizes the strategic management
of the business unit and the development of a paradigm for
strategic analysis, as well as matching internal processes with the
implementation of diverse objectives. The focus is on business-level
strategy and the role of leadership in improving performance.
Prerequisites: Communication for Leadership (BADM 713),
Legal and Ethical Environment for Decision Makers (BADM
716), IT Management (BADM 719), Leadership in Organizations
(BADM 722), Accounting for Executives (BADM 728),
Financial Problems (BADM 734), and Strategic Marketing (BADM
737). Must be taken within the last six hours of a students’ MBA program
of study.

Elective Courses:
BADM-750—Seminar in Business Administration
Three Credit Hours
This course may be elected by students desiring to perform
advanced study and/or research in a particular area. Special topics
covered within the seminar, as well as required prerequisites, are at
the discretion of the instructor.
Prerequisites: None.

BADM-751—Seminar in Accounting
Prerequisites: Foundations of Accounting (BADM-701) and
Accounting for Executives (BADM-728)
BADM-752—Seminar in Economics
Prerequisite: Foundations of Economics (BADM-704)
BADM-753—Seminar in Finance
Prerequisites: Foundations of Finance (BADM-725) and
Financial Problems (BADM-734)
BADM-754—Seminar in Management
BADM-755—Seminar in Marketing
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing and International
Business (BADM-707) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.
BADM-762—Negotiation Strategies
Three Credit Hours

Three Credit Hours
This course is designed for students interested in creating a
business venture, acquiring an existing business, working in
industries that serve the entrepreneur, or who wish to become
familiar with the concepts, issues, and techniques of new
venture creation and entrepreneurship. Tools to be developed
include recognition of a venture opportunity, acquisition of
information on resources needed for venture creation and survival,
development of competitive marketing strategies, and international
opportunities.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-766—Human Resource Development
Three Credit Hours
Human Resource Development (HRD) as a field involves the
learning, development and behavior of humans in social systems.
These systems include but are not limited to, workforce, education,
and family. Research from Management Science, Education,
Psychology, and Sociology strengthen HRD theory and practice.
The purpose of this course is to explore the integration of the
individual into work organizations by examining work issues in
learning, training, leadership, and psychosocial development.
A primary focus of this course is on applied performance
management informed by human sciences research as a tool that
can be applied to productivity.
Prerequisites: None.

BADM-768—Human Resource Management
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide managers with an understanding
of the processes of adding strategic human capital to the
organization. The course examines the design of work, personnel
recruitment and selection, employee compensation and benefits,
employee relations and personnel policies, and labor issues. The
course is applied management science designed for managers.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-770—Internet Resources for Managers Online
Three Credit Hours
This online course introduces MBA students to the resources
available through the WWW that support all functional areas
of business. In this course you will find, analyze, and report
on resources for management, strategy, accounting, finance,
marketing, information resources, communication, international
business, and others. Although not a web site development course,
as part of the course, you will learn to create basic web pages that
contains tables, graphics, background images, and hyper links.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-772—International Management
Three Credit Hours
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�This course is designed to provide students with an understanding
of the issues facing international managers and the environment
of the Global Market Place. Some of the challenges include:
accommodating different currencies, dealing with a multiplicity of
governments, operating effectively in diverse legal environments,
being sensitive to and avoiding problems that may arise from
cultural differences among people, and the formulation of effective
strategies in the complex global environment.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-774—International Business
Three Credit Hours
In this course students study the trend toward internationalization,
explore the terminology used in international business, and,
via case studies and examples, demonstrate the problems and
advantages of the internationalization process.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-776—International Marketing
Three Credit Hours
This course examines detailed analysis of theories, issues, and
decisions facing the global marketing manager. Emphasis is on
small and large firms, innovative applications, workshops, and
original research projects.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Marketing and International
Business (BADM 707) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-778—Investments
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the practical aspects of investment analysis
germane to evolution of market securities and derivative
instruments evaluation, portfolio analysis and performance
evaluation, sources of printed and Internet investment
information, and the formulation of investment policies and
strategies.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-780—Research Methods
Three Credit Hours
This course provides students with the requisite knowledge
and skills necessary for carrying out the research process from
research design to the analysis and presentation of results. Many
quantitative techniques may be applied in the data analysis,
including (but not limited to) parametric and nonparametric
statistical techniques, estimation, and statistical inference.
Prerequisite: Quantitative Methods for Operations Management
(BADM 731).

long-run profitability of the firm. This course will help the student
understand and create forecasts for the firm, industry and the
economy. Techniques include smoothing, time series analysis, and
regression analysis.
Prerequisites Quantitative Methods for Operations Management
(BADM 731).

BADM-786—Contemporary Accounting and Advanced
Problems
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the current issues in the field of accounting.
Particular issues covered in any given semester will be selected by
the course professor and announced at the time of registration.
Prerequisites: Accounting for Executives (BADM 728).

BADM-788—Consumer Behavior
Three Credit Hours
This course consists of the study of domestic and international
models of consumer behavior, including key variables from
the behavioral sciences. Course content includes research
methodologies, case studies, applications to decision-making, and
an original student research project.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Marketing and International
Business (BADM 707) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-790—Production/Operations Strategies for
Manufacturing and Service Industries
Three Credit Hours
This course builds upon previous course work to provide a basis for
development of a coherent operations strategy to support the firm’s
competitive strategy. Using case studies, course content is based
upon the programs that have proved successful in global firms and
covers process choice, product development, order coordination
inside and outside the firm, and methodologies for developing
technology and operations strategies.
Prerequisites: Accounting for Executives (BADM 728), and
Quantitative Methods for Operations Management (BADM 731).

BADM-792—Financial Institutions
Three Credit Hours
This course analyzes financial markets and institutions,
emphasizing the role, structure, and activities of financial
intermediaries. The dynamic pattern of financial flows is analyzed
by flow-of-funds analysis. The decision processes and market
impact of both the suppliers of credit and the users of these funds
are examined. The nature of economic and regulatory policy and
its impact on markets and institutions are emphasized throughout.
Prerequisites: None.

BADM-782—Advanced Topics in Information Technology
Three Credit Hours
The topics covered in this course may include expert systems,
decision theory, decision support systems, artificial intelligence,
telecommunications, and/or other contemporary issues in
information technology.
Prerequisite: Information Technology Management (BADM 719).

BADM-784—Business and Economic Forecasting
Three Credit Hours
This course addresses the important function of strategic planning.
Planning requires accurate forecasts of future sales, capacity, market
size, prices, and a myriad of other variables that determine the
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BADM-795—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
This is an advanced course that may be taken by graduate students
desiring to engage in a research/scholarly project of mutual interest
to the student and the faculty member who directs the study. The
course is intended to be rigorous. The course structure, evaluation
process, and expected outcomes should be clearly delineated by the
instructor in advance.
Prerequisite: Advanced graduate standing and permission of the
instructor, the MBA Program Director, and the Dean of The
School of Business.

�School of Education
Master of Arts in Teaching:
• Biology
• English
• Mathematics
• Social Studies
• Physical Education
Master of Education
• Educational Leadership
Elementary or
Secondary School
Administration and
Supervision
• Counselor Education
Elementary or
Secondary and
Student Affairs &amp;
College Counseling
• Literacy Education
Specialist in Education
• Educational Leadership
• School Superintendent

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�SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Graduate Programs
The purpose of the Graduate Programs of the School of Education
is to serve the people of the Lowcountry, the state of South
Carolina and the Southeast by providing high quality programs
in the areas of professional education and school counseling. The
School offers programs to prepare secondary school teachers,
school counselors, reading teachers and consultants, and
educational administrators.
The Citadel has been involved in the preparation of teachers
since the creation of the School of Education and Psychology in
1929. In 1954 the School of Education was approved as a separate
department. Master’s degree programs for teachers and Master’s
degree programs for prospective counselors were authorized
in 1968. Master’s degree programs for school administrators
were authorized in 1970. The Educational Specialist degree
in educational administration was approved in 1975 and the
Educational Specialist degree in school psychology was approved
in 1980.
Prior to 1974 the South Carolina State Department of Education
approved The Citadel’s educational preparation programs. In 1974
all professional education programs offered by the College were
initially accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education (NCATE). Both state-approved program status
and national accreditation have been continuous since they were
initially granted. The most recent SCDE, Commission on Higher
Education (CHE), and NCATE program reviews, conducted in
the spring of 2000, resulted in continuing program accreditation
approval. The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and
Related Educational Programs (CACREP) granted accreditation
in July 2005 to the School Counseling Programs which offers a
Master of Education in Counselor Education.

Statement of Philosophy
The philosophy of the School of Education at The Citadel is based
on five fundamental propositions. These propositions serve to
orient the mission and conceptual base of the School, guide the
actions and value system of the faculty, shape the curricula of the
various programs, and provide to its faculty their sense of purpose
and meaning for teaching, scholarship, and professional service.
These five propositions are:
1. The faculty is committed to promoting education for
all individuals to the fullest extent possible. With the
implementation of appropriate teaching and assessment
strategies, a fundamental guiding belief is that all students,
though having unique learning styles and experiences, are
capable of learning.
2. It is the educator’s responsibility, with the aid of appropriate
resources and support, to establish a mutually respectful
environment where effective learning occurs for all students.
3. Education is a systematic effort to facilitate the knowledge,
skills, attitudes, and values necessary for the student to
function in a diverse society.
4. The faculty is committed to upholding the highest
professional standards in all situations in which they model
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5.

these standards to students through their teaching, research,
and service endeavors.
The faculty is committed to an open interchange of ideas
wherein the perspectives of all are valued.

The School’s Conceptual Model
The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit prepares principled
educational leaders to be knowledgeable, reflective, and ethical
professionals. Candidates completing our programs are committed
to ensuring that all students succeed in a learner-centered
environment.
Rationale:
• Now more than ever, our society is in need of principled
educational professionals capable of and committed to
ensuring that all children learn.
• Now more than ever, the quality of education available to our
children and youth will make the difference between those
who prosper in the new economy and those left behind.
• Now more than ever, it is time to accelerate our
transformation of an educational system that is no longer
relevant for the modern, global economy.
In today’s world we must educate all children and at
unprecedented high levels. As noted by Ted Hershberg and his
colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, “the evidence makes
clear that the current structure of public education designed for a
different purpose and different century cannot help all students
become effective citizens or productive workers in the new
economy.’
The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit is committed to the
simultaneous transformation of the preparation of educational
leaders and of the places where they work. Specifically, The
Citadel’s Professional Education Unit seeks to develop principled
educational leaders who:
• have mastered their subject matter and are skilled in using it
to foster student learning;
• know the self who educates (Parker J. Palmer) and integrate
this self knowledge with content knowledge, knowledge of
students, and in the context of becoming professional change
agents committed to using this knowledge and skill to ensure
that all students succeed in a learner-centered environment;
and
• exemplify the highest ethical standards by modeling respect
for all human beings and valuing diversity as an essential
component of an effective learner-centered environment.
The Citadel’s Professional Educational Unit is on the march,
transforming itself into a Center of Excellence for the preparation
of principled educational leaders. Through our initial program for
teacher candidates for P-12 schools and our advanced programs for
professional educators in P-12 schools, The Citadel’s Professional
Educational Unit transforms cadets and graduate students into
principled educational leaders capable of and committed to
transforming our schools into learning communities where all
children and youth succeed.

�The Citadel’s Professional Educational Unit has identified 17
performance indicators for candidates to demonstrate that they are
principled educational leaders who are knowledgeable, reflective,
and ethical professionals:
Knowledgeable Principled Educational Leaders...
1. know in-depth subject matter of their field of professional
study and practice;
2. demonstrate and apply an understanding of developmental
and learning theories;
3. model instructional and/or leadership theories of best
practice;
4. utilize the knowledge gained from professional study to
develop and implement an educational program that is varied,
creative, and nurturing;
5. integrate the use of technology; and
6. demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning.
Reflective Principled Educational Leaders...
1. develop and describe their philosophy of education and reflect
upon its impact in the teaching and learning environment;
2. develop and manage meaningful educational experiences
that address the needs of all learners with respect for their
individual and cultural characteristics;
3. construct, foster, and maintain a learner-centered environment
in which all learners contribute and are actively engaged;
4. apply their understanding of both context and research to
plan, structure, facilitate, and monitor effective teaching and
learning in the context of continual assessment; and
5. research their practice by reflectively and critically asking
questions and seeking answers.
Ethical Principled Educational Leaders...
1. apply reflective practices;
2. demonstrate commitment to a safe, supportive learning
environment;
3. demonstrate high values and a caring, fair, honest, responsible
and respectful attitude;
4. establish rapport with students, families, colleagues, and
community;
5. value diversity and exhibit sensitivity to and respect for
cultures; and
6. exhibit prompt regular attendance, wear professional attire,
and communicate in standard English.

in collaboration with the Deans of Humanities and Social Science, of Science and Mathematics, and of The Citadel Graduate College. Beginning in September, 2006 the Professional
Education Board meets monthly during each academic year.

The School’s Web Site
The School of Education has a diverse faculty with a wide array of
teaching and research interests. Additional information on these
interests, as well as other departmental highlights, initiatives and
activities, can be viewed on the School of Education’s web site:
www.citadel.edu/education.

Admission Test Policy
The minimum acceptable score for admission for all degree programs is a score of 396 on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or 900
(combined score on verbal and quantitative sections) on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Students who score between 380
and 395 on the MAT or between 750 and 899 on the GRE may
apply for provisional status. A student with provisional status who
completes 6 semester hours and maintains a 3.50 GPA may be classified as regular degree-seeking status (see respective programs for
additional requirements). Regular admission status is granted only
upon completion of all admission requirements, documentation,
and respective program requirements. Note: Provisional students
must comply with CGC admission requirements. Students who
do not complete admission requirements during the provisional
period will be restricted from additional registrations beyond the 6
hour provisional status. Students who score 379 or below on the
MAT or 749 or below on the GRE will not be admitted. Admission
tests must be current within five (5) years of application and official
score sent directly to the CGC at the request of the student.

The Professional Education Board
To facilitate the college-wide mission of preparing principled
leaders for professional education, The Citadel established the
Professional Education Board (PEB). The Citadel PEB’s primary focus is to foster academic environments that promote the
development of principled leaders for the education profession
and to facilitate the continuing improvement of professional
education programs across the college. In pursuing these goals,
the PEB will concentrate on communication, assessment, and
governance issues. The Citadel’s Dean of the School of Education chairs the Board, which is comprised of representatives
from all of The Citadel’s professional education constituencies,
including faculty, staff, students, and our P-12 colleagues. PEB
members are appointed by the Dean of the School of Education
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�Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Secondary Education
• Biology (Grades 9-12)
• English Language Arts (Grades 9-12)
• Mathematics (Grades 9-12)
• Social Studies (Grades 9-12)
Physical Education (Grades K-12)
School of Education: 843-953-5097
Teacher Education Division Coordinator:
Dr. Kathyrn Richardson Jones,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Education Advisors:
Dr. Stephenie Hewett, stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Renee Jefferson, renee.jefferson@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathryn Richardson Jones,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Dr. Tammy Graham, tammy.graham@citadel.edu
Content Area Advisors:
Biology and General Science:
Dr. Joel Gramling, joel.gramling@citadel.edu
English:
Dr. James M. Hutchisson, hutchissonj@citadel.edu
Mathematics:
Dr. John Moore, john.moore@citadel.edu
Physical Education:
Dr. Josey Templeton, josey.templeton@citadel.edu
Social Studies:
Dr. Michael Barrett, Michael.Barrett @citadel.edu

Mission Statement:
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is designed for
students seeking initial teacher certification in the fields of Biology,
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Physical Education, or
Social Studies. The program shares the philosophy and conceptual
base of the School of Education: Leadership for learner-centered
education. Students will study learner-centered education in their
courses and make its principles a part of their own philosophy. In
addition, students must demonstrate an understanding of essential
knowledge and its application to the classroom through field
experiences and a professional internship. Some of those areas of
knowledge include human development, education foundations
and research, as well as an understanding of the academic content
the student proposes to teach.

Admission Requirements:
1.
2.

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Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall, Room 101.
Submit an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and
all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each

accredited college and university.
Successfully complete either the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). GRE minimum
acceptable score is a verbal and quantitative combination of
900. MAT minimum is a raw score of 396.*
4. Applicants are expected to have a cumulative undergraduate
GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants with less than a 2.5
undergraduate GPR may appeal to The Admission,
Retention, and Certification Committee. The Committee’s
recommendation regarding this appeal will be forwarded to the
Dean of the School of Education for final action.
5. Students are expected to attend a MAT orientation session
prior to their formal admission to the program.
6. MAT in Physical Education applicants requires three letters of
recommendations and an evaluation by the department.
*Students who score between 750-899 on the GRE or 380-395
on the MAT may apply for provisional status. Under provisional
status, students may enroll for only one semester of 6 hours. If the
student maintains a 3.50 GPA under provisional status, they may be
considered for degree seeking status the following semester provided
all other requirements are met. Students who score 379 or below
on the MAT or 749 or below on the GRE will not be admitted.
Admission test must be current within five (5) years of application.
3.

Program Requirements:
The program assumes a substantial undergraduate preparation
in the proposed certification area. It is the responsibility of the
student, and a requirement of the degree program to submit
official transcripts of previous academic work to the program
advisor via The CGC office. Through a dual advisement system
that includes content and education faculty, transcripts will be
evaluated and a program of study will be developed for each
student. Additional undergraduate course work may be required.
The program of study will include work in professional education
and a content field. At the outset, it should be recognized that programs
of study are highly individualized based on the prior preparation of the
teacher candidate and hours for completion vary among students. In
addition to the regular admission requirements of The Citadel
Graduate College, each MAT student must complete and pass
the Praxis II Examination in the content field in which the
student seeks certification. A passing score, using South Carolina
standards (www.ets.org/praxis/prxsc.html), must be achieved
prior to placement in the Professional Internship. Prior to the
internship in teaching, the teacher candidate must:
• Apply for the internship no later than May 1 for the
subsequent spring internship semester and no later than
October 1 for the subsequent fall internship semester.
• Complete the teacher certification application with staterequired fees, social security card copy, and fingerprints for
FBI/SLED background check.
• Successfully complete the PRAXIS II Content Specialty Exam.
• Be cleared by the South Carolina State Department of
Education.
• Successfully complete all required field experiences - a
minimum of 100 hours prior to the student teaching
internship.
• Successfully complete 60 full days during the student teaching
internship.
• Negative TB test.
• MAT interns must successfully pass Red Cross Blood Borne

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Pathogens training prior to internship.
Proof of current American Red Cross certification in
First Aid and CPR must be submitted prior to the
internship.
Successful completion of the approved program will qualify
the student for a South Carolina teaching certificate/license in
their chosen discipline and appropriate grade level(s).

Please note: Effective September 1, 2005, Secondary Teaching
Certificates issued by South Carolina State Department of
Education will cover grades 9-12 and Middle Grades Teaching
Certificates will cover grades 5-8. Additionally, effective July 1,
2006, the PRAXIS- Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT)
pedagogy exam will be required prior to the issuance of an initial
certificate.

Secondary Education:
• Biology (Grades 9-12),
• English Language Arts (Grades 9-12),
• Mathematics (Grades 9-12),
• Social Studies (Grades 9-12),
(Special Note: Beginning fall 2010 accelerated programs in Secondary
Biology and Mathematics are available for interested full time students.
Please see requirements under “Accelerated Program” below.)
Prerequisite: PSYC 500 - Human Growth and Development (or
verifiable undergraduate preparation in psychology)
Core Education Requirements
The following courses MUST be taken prior to any other
professional education courses. Courses in the content field may be
taken prior to or concurrent with this required core. (For Physical
Education, see specific Professional Education Courses listed under
that section.)
• EDUC 500 - Foundations of American Education or
EDUC 522 - Critical Educational Issues in a Multicultural
Society (if student has prior Education coursework)
• EDUC 512 - Data Collection and Analysis
• EDUC 514 - The Exceptional Child in the School
• EDUC 536- Educational Psychology
Professional Education Requirements
The professional requirement courses should be taken after the
Core Education Courses have been completed. Content courses
may be taken prior to or in conjunction with all of these courses
except the Professional Internship. The student must recognize
that the Professional Internship requires that a minimum of 60
full days be spent in the school. During the Internship, it will not
be possible for the student to take any additional courses or be
employed.
• EDUC 501- Methods and Materials of Middle and High
School Teaching *
• EDUC 592- Teaching Reading in Middle and High School Content Areas*
• EDUC 520 - Professional Internship
*Not required for Physical Education students. Alternate requirements are
listed under required content area courses.
For Biology and Social Studies, 9 graduate hours in a content field
is a minimum. For candidates in English, a minimum of
12 graduate hours is required. For Mathematics and Physical
Education programs, courses required at the graduate level are

noted below. Transcripts will be evaluated against the following list
of required courses in the possible certification areas of the MAT
program. Guidelines from the South Carolina State Department
of Education, NASPE, NCSS, NCTE, NCTM, NMSA, and NSTA
are used to determine courses for each program which students
have taken in either graduate or undergraduate levels. Each
student is assigned an advisor from the School of Education and
from the respective content area that he or she has chosen. Both
advisors examine transcripts and develop a program of study for the
students. To complete the program and be eligible for certification,
in addition to education courses, students must have taken all of
the content area courses below. Further, it is the responsibility
of the teacher candidate to make sure that they have credit for
prerequisites for each required course. In the event that all of the
following have been taken prior to matriculation into this program,
the content area advisor will recommend additional graduate work
in the content field for program completion.

Master of Arts in Teaching Biology (Grades 9-12)
Note: At least 3 of the course requirements listed below must be
successfully completed on the graduate level
Science Content Area Required Courses:
• Anthropology - 1 course - ANTH 201 or ANTH 202 or
ANTH 501
• Biology Survey - 2 courses - BIOL 101 with BIOL 111 and
BIOL 102 with BIOL 112 or BIOL 130 with BIOL 131 and
BIOL 140 and BIOL 141
• Cell Biology with lab- 1 course - BIOL 205 or BIOL 612
• Chemistry with lab- 2 courses - CHEM 103 with CHEM
113 and CHEM 104 with CHEM 114 or CHEM 151 with
CHEM 161 and CHEM 152 with CHEM 162
• Ecology with lab- 1 course - BIOL 406 or BIOL 506
• Evolution - 1 course - BIOL 208 or BIOL 601
• Genetics with lab- 1 course - BIOL 308 or BIOL 508
• Geology with lab- 1 course for High School Certification GEOL 201 and 211, GEOL 202 and 212
• Anatomy/Physiology with lab - 1 course - BIOL 403 or
BIOL 414 or BIOL 502 or BIOL 317 with 327 or BIOL 318
with BIOL 328
• Introduction to Physics with lab - 1 course is required, 2 are
recommended - PHYS 203 and PHYS 253 or PHYS 204
and PHYS 254 or PHYS 221 and PHYS 271 or PHYS 222
and PHYS 272
• Microbiology with lab- 1 course - BIOL 310 or BIOL 607
• Biology Methods- select 1 from the following - BIOL 605Laboratory Methods in Biology, BIOL 606- Field Methods
in Biology, BIOL 609- Seminar in Environmental Science
• Biology Elective - 1 course

Master of Arts in Teaching – English (Grades 9-12)
Notes:
• ENGL 595 and three of the other courses listed below must be
completed successfully on the graduate level. Each candidate’s
content area program of studies is based on an analysis of his or her
undergraduate transcript in relation to NCTE standards.
• For MAT English majors, participation in community arts and
humanities functions and documentation of integration of the arts
into lesson plans created for use in K-12 settings (EDUC 501,
592, 595, and 520) are mandatory.

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�English Language Arts Required Courses:
• British Authors - 2 courses - ENGL 201 and 202 or ENGL
203 and 204
• American Literature- 1 course - ENGL 215
• Public Speaking- 1 course - ENGL 205 or ENGL 206
• World Literature -2 courses - ENGL 218/520 and ENGL
219/521
• Film Studies- 1 course - ENGL 209/560
• African American Literature - ENGL 349/535
• Adolescent Literature- 1 course - ENGL 370/552
• Literary Criticism- 1 course - ENGL 407/555
• Advanced Composition- 1 course - ENGL 413/565
• Modern Grammar- 1 course - ENGL 414/553
• History of English Language- 1 course - ENGL 415/554
• Methods and Materials for English Language Arts - ENGL
595 (Required for all candidates)

Master of Arts in Teaching – Mathematics
(Grades 9-12)
The MAT in Mathematics program assumes a substantial undergraduate preparation in mathematics. Therefore, prior to formal admission to
the MAT Mathematics program, an applicant must have successfully
completed the following courses. Any of these courses not taken prior to
admission to The Citadel are added to the candidate’s minimum of 18
graduate hours in mathematics.
• Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus I - MATH 131
• Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus II – MATH 132
• Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus III - MATH 231
• Differential Equations - MATH 234
• Linear Algebra - MATH 240
• Fundamentals of Computing - CSCI 110
The following required mathematics courses must be taken at The
Citadel:
• Probability &amp; Statistics - MATH 542
• Mathematical Modeling- MATH 550
• Modern Algebra - MATH 532
• Modern Geometry - MATH 521
• Methods for Middle/Secondary Mathematics - MATH 514
• Applications of Discrete Mathematics- MATH 545

Master of Arts in Teaching - Social Studies
(Grades 9-12)
Note: At least 3 of the course requirements listed below must be completed
successfully on the graduate level.
• History of World Civilization or Western Civilization -2
courses HIST 105 and HIST 106 or HIST 103 and HIST
104
• Survey of U.S. History- 2 courses- HIST 201 and HIST 202
• Introduction to Sociology- 1 course - SOCI 201
• Principles of Macroeconomics- 1 course - BADM 201
• American National Government- 1 course - PSCI 102 or
PSCI 502
• Cultural Anthropology- 1 course ANTH 202 or ANTH 501
• Historiography- 1 course - HIST 594
• Urban Politics- 1 course - PSCI 302 or PSCI 509 or PSCI
306 or PSCI 506 or PSCI 307 or PSCI 401
• World Geography- 1 course GEOG 209 or GEOG 511
• History of the Non-Western World- 1 course - HIST 560
• Teaching of History and Social Sciences or Instructional
Approaches to Social Sciences- 1 course - HIST 692 or PSCI
505
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Accelerated Programs - Master of Arts in Teaching
– Biology or Mathematics (Grades 9-12)
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Development - PSYC 500 (or
verifiable undergraduate preparation in psychology).
Biology Content Area Required Courses:
Prior to admission - Teacher candidates remove undergraduate
deficiencies in Science and plan for required graduate level program
courses in Science (Developed through undergraduate transcript
analysis with Mathematics content area advisor) – Expected Science
Content Preparation for all Biology Teacher Candidates:
• Behavior of Organisms and their Relationship to Social
Systems - 1 course - ANTH 201, ANTH 202, ANTH 501 or
SOCI 201, PSYC 201, PSYC 305, or PSYC 500
• Biology Survey with lab - 2 courses - BIOL 101 with BIOL
111 and BIOL 102 with BIOL 112 or BIOL 130 with BIOL
140 and BIOL 131 and BIOL 141
• Chemistry with lab - 2 courses - CHEM 103 with CHEM
113 and CHEM 104 with CHEM 114 or CHEM 151 with
CHEM 161 and CHEM 152 with CHEM 162
• Geology with lab - 1 course - EART 201
• PHYS 254 or PHYS 221 and PHYS 271 or PHYS 222 and
PHYS 272
• Introduction to Physics with lab - 1 course is required, 2 are
recommended - PHYS 203 and PHYS 253 or PHYS 204
and
• Cell Biology with lab- 1 course - BIOL 205 or BIOL 612
• Ecology with lab - 1 course - BIOL 406 or BIOL 506
• Evolution - 1 course - BIOL 208 or BIOL 601Genetics with
lab - 1 course - BIOL 204 or BIOL 308 or BIOL 508
• Anatomy/Physiology with lab - 1 course - BIOL 403 or
BIOL 317 with BIOL 327 or BIOL 318 with BIOL 328 or
BIOL 502 or BIOL 603
• Microbiology with lab - 1 course - BIOL 310 or BIOL 607
• Biology Methods - select 1 course from the following:
• BIOL 605 - Laboratory Methods in Biology or BIOL
606 - Field Methods in Biology or BIOL 609 - Seminar in
Environmental Science
• Two other graduate level Biology courses should be chosen
if all undergraduate course requirements have been met.
Biology teacher candidates may choose from the following:
BIOL 502–Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, BIOL
505–Biometry, BIOL 508–Genetics, BIOL 509–Marine
Biology, BIOL 510-Vertebrate Natural History, BIOL
512–Descriptive Histology, BIOL 514–The Vascular
Flora of South Carolina, BIOL 518–Ornithology, BIOL
519–Economic Botany, BIOL 526–Freshwater Biology,
BIOL 531–Reproductive and Developmental strategies,
BIOL 602–Morphological Survey of Plant Kingdoms, BIOL
603–General Physiology
Cohort Required Education and Biology Content Course
Sequence:
• Fall: BIOL Graduate level course from transcript analysis
and EDUC 540-Integrative Foundations and Teaching in
American Education
• Spring: Physical Sciences as needed and BIOL Graduate
level course from transcript analysis
• Summer I: BIOL Graduate Level course from transcript
analysis and EDUC 541-Integrative Educational Psychology
and the Exceptional Child
• Summer II: Biology Methods – BIOL 605, 606 or 609 and
EDUC 542–Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle and

�High School Content Areas through Applied Research.
Fall: EDUC 520-Internship and EDUC 525-Transition to
the Profession
Field Experiences and Clinical Practice/ Internship Semester
Expectations: As is expected for all South Carolina graduate
teacher preparation programs, candidates in this program will
spend a minimum of 75 hours in school settings prior to their
internship semester participating in activities that range from
focused observation to assisting small groups to teaching whole
classes. These pre-internship experiences are an integral part of the
core education courses. During the internship semester, teacher
candidates in this program will spend 60 full days in a High School
Science setting with content area certified teachers who are ADEPT
trained as well as participate in a Transition to the Profession
Seminar Course during the final semester of the program.
Mathematics Content Area Required Courses:
Prior to admission - Teacher candidates remove undergraduate
deficiencies in Math
(Developed through undergraduate transcript analysis with
Mathematics content area advisor)
Expected undergraduate preparation:
• Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus I - MATH 131
• Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus II - MATH 132
• Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus III - MATH 231
• Differential Equations - MATH 234
• Linear Algebra - MATH 240
• Fundamentals of Computing - CSCI 110
Cohort Required Education and Math Content Course Sequence:
• Fall: MATH 532-Modern Algebra and EDUC
540-Integrative Foundations and Teaching in American
Education
• Spring: MATH 542-Probability and Statistics and MATH
545-Applications of Discrete Mathematics
• Summer I: MATH521-Modern Geometry, Math 550Math Modeling and EDUC 541-Integrative Educational
Psychology and the Exceptional Child
• Summer II: MATH514-Methods for Middle/Secondary
Mathematics and EDUC 542–Teaching Reading and
Writing in Middle and High School Content Areas through
Applied Research.
• Fall: EDUC520-Internship and EDUC 525-Transition to
the Profession
•

Field Experiences and Clinical Practice/ Internship Semester
Expectations:
As is expected for all South Carolina graduate teacher preparation
programs, candidates in this program will spend a minimum of
75 hours in school settings prior to their internship semester
participating in activities that range from focused observation
to assisting small groups to teaching whole classes. These preinternship experiences are an integral part of the core education
courses. During the internship semester, teacher candidates in
this program will spend 60 full days in a High School Mathematics
setting with content area certified teachers who are ADEPT trained
as well as participate in a Transition to the Profession Seminar
Course during the final semester of the program.

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�Master of Arts in Teaching in Physical
Education (Grades K-12)
Dr. Josey H. Templeton, 843-953-7952,
josey.templeton@citadel.edu
Dr. Lori H. Williams, 843-953-7954,
lori.williams@citadel.edu
Dr. Tim Bott, 843-953-7959,
tim.bott@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathryn Richardson-Jones, 843-953-3163,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Admission Requirements:
1. Contact one of the pedagogy specialists in the Department
of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science.
2. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
3. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all other
undergraduate or graduate work directly from each accredited
college or university.
4. Applicants are expected to have a cumulative undergraduate
GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants with less than a 2.5
undergraduate GPA may appeal to The Admission,
Retention, and Certification Committee. The Committee’s
recommendation regarding this appeal will be forwarded to
the Dean of the School of Education for final action.
5. Successfully complete either the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and have scores
sent to the CGC office. The test must be current within five
years of application. Minimum acceptable score for the MAT
is 396. The minimal acceptable GRE score is a combined
verbal and quantitative score of 900. Applicants who score
between 380-395 on the MAT or between 750-899 on the
GRE may apply for provisional status provided all other
requirements are met. A student with provisional status who
completes 6 graduate semester hours and maintains a 3.5
grade point ratio may be classified as a regular degree-seeking
student. Regular admission status is granted only upon
completion of all admission requirements, documentation,
and respective program requirements, and review by
department. Students who score 379 or below on the MAT
or 749 or below on the GRE will not be admitted.
6. Three letters of recommendation must be sent to the CGC
office.
7. A Program of Study completed by the applicant and his/her
program advisor must be submitted to the CGC office.

Program Requirements:
This is a 42 hour graduate program, of which, at least 33 hours must
be completed at the graduate level. A maximum of twelve (12) hours
of graduate courses may be transferred to The Citadel from other
accredited colleges/universities. A maximum of nine (9) hours of
undergraduate courses may be applied to coursework in the program.
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These nine hours may be substituted for three of the following courses:
HESS 505, 525, 535, and 561. To qualify, these undergraduate courses
must have been completed within the last three years with a grade
of “B” or better. This program assumes a substantial undergraduate
preparation in the proposed certification area. It is the responsibility
of the student, and a requirement of the degree program to submit
official transcripts of previous academic work to the program advisor
via the CGC office. Through a dual advisor system that includes
content and education faculty, transcripts will be evaluated and a
program of study developed for each student. This program of study
will include work in professional education and a content field.
In addition to regular admission requirements of the CGC, each
MAT student must successfully pass the PRAXIS II Examination in
the content field in which the student seeks certification. A passing
score, using South Carolina standards, must be achieved prior to
placement in the Professional Internship.
Prior to the internship in teaching, the teacher candidate must:
- Apply for the internship no later than May 1 for the subsequent
spring internship semester and no later than October 1 for the
subsequent fall internship semester.
- Complete the teacher certification application with state-required
fees, social security card copy, and fingerprints for FBI/SLED
background check.
- Successfully complete the PRAXIS II Content Specialty Exam.
- Be cleared by the South Carolina State Department of Education.
- Successfully complete all required field experiences - a minimum
of 75 hours prior to the student teaching internship.
- Successfully complete 60 full days during the student teaching
internship.
- Negative TB test.
- MAT interns must successfully pass Red Cross Blood Borne
Pathogens training prior to internship.
-Proof of current American Red Cross certification in First Aid and
CPR must be submitted prior to the internship.
To graduate and be recommended for certification, teacher candidates
must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and must have
successfully completed the PRAXIS II (Principles of Learning and
Teaching, Physical Education Content Knowledge, and Physical
Education Movement Forms Video Evaluation) and any other
certification tests for the State of South Carolina. Completion of
the approved program will qualify the student for a teaching license
in physical education, grades K-12.

Prerequisites or Co-requisites:
Students must have completed these pre-requisite or co-requisite
courses (undergraduate or graduate) within the last six (6) years with
a grade of “C” or better.
• Biology (4) or Chemistry (4) or Physics (4) with laboratory;
• Health &amp; Wellness (3) or pass a departmental competency
exam;
• Human Anatomy (4) and Human Physiology (4) or Anatomy/
Physiology (8) (each course must include a laboratory);
• Adolescent Psychology (3) and Child Psychology (3)
OR
• PSYC-500 Human Growth and Development (3)

�Course Requirements:
Transcripts will be evaluated against the following list of required
courses in physical education. Guidelines from the National
Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) are used
to determine courses that students take in either graduate or
undergraduate school. The M.A.T. in Physical Education will require
forty-two (42) hours. Each student is assigned an advisor from the
School of Education and from The Department of Health, Exercise,
&amp; Sport Science. Both advisors will examine transcripts and develop
a program of study for each student.
Required Education and Physical Education Courses - 42 hours
EDUC 536
Educational Psychology
EDUC 512
Data Collection &amp; Analysis
HESS 505
Motor Development and Motor Learning*
HESS 525
Scientific Principles of Physical Education and
Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science*
HESS 527
Content and Methods of Teaching Health
Education and Health-Related Aspects of
Physical Fitness
HESS 528
Content and Methods of Teaching Rhythmic
Activities and Movement Education
HESS 533
Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary
School Physical Education
HESS 534
Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in
Sport &amp; Physical Activity
HESS 535
History, Philosophy, and Curriculum of
Physical Education*
HESS 550
Instructional Aspects of Teaching Physical
Education
HESS 551
Content &amp; Methods of Teaching Seondary
Physical Education
HESS 561
Advanced Measurement and Evaluation in
Physical Education*
HESS 620
Professional Internship (6 hours)
The Professional Internship requires that a minimum of sixty (60) full
days be spent in the schools, and during the Professional Internship,
it will not be possible for the teacher candidate to take any additional
courses.
*Undergraduate and graduate transcripts may be evaluated for application
to coursework in the program.
Field Experiences:
Many education courses require field experiences that vary from
course to course and are related to specific course objectives. All
field experiences provide opportunities for Master’s candidates to
develop pedagogical knowledge and skills. At a minimum, teacher
candidates are expected to successfully complete 75 hours of field
experiences prior to the Professional Internship that is an additional
sixty (60) days.

Course Descriptions:
HESS-505—Motor Development and Motor Learning
Three Credit Hours
This course provides the study of appropriate learning and
development theories, and heredity and environmental factors that
influence human performance.

HESS-525—Scientific Principles of Physical Education, Health,
Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the study of effects of exercise,
physical activity, and work on various physical fitness components, as
well as analysis of the human body in motion, sports objects in motion,
and forces acting upon animate and inanimate objects/bodies.
Prerequisite: A biology, chemistry, or physics course and two human
anatomy and/or physiology courses.

HESS-527—Content &amp; Methods of Teaching School Health
Education &amp; Health-Related Aspects of Physical Fitness
Three Credit Hours
This course updates content knowledge and prepares students in
teaching styles, methodologies, and assessment techniques for health
education curricula in K-12 schools.
Prerequisite: A health and wellness course or passing a departmental
competency exam.

HESS-528—Content &amp; Methods of Teaching Rhythmic
Activities &amp; Movement Education
Three Credit Hours
This course teaches content and prepares students in teaching
methodologies for fundamental rhythmic activities and movement
education in grades K-12, including basic locomotor skills, creative
rhythmic activities, dances (traditional, folk, square, social, line),
and aerobics. Additional emphasis is placed on candidate skill
development in dance and basic gymnastics.
Prerequisite: HESS 550 or permission of the instructor.

HESS-533—Content &amp; Methods of Teaching Elementary School
Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
This course teaches content and theoretical and practical study of
teaching progressively graded programs of activities for elementary
school students, grades K-5.
Prerequisite: HESS 550 or permission of the instructor.

HESS-534—Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in Sport
&amp; Physical Activity
Three Credit Hours
This course provides the study of legal, ethical, and practical
definitions of involving people with disabilities in physical activity,
physical education, and sport settings.

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�HESS-535—History, Philosophy, and Curriculum of Physical
Education
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the historical and philosophical
roots of physical education and examines the degree to which
these influence curricular models and decisions made by K-12
practitioners.

HESS-550—Instructional Aspects of Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to discuss theories of instruction in physical
education settings including environmental arrangements, task
presentation, content development, and feedback. Practical
applications of these principles to small peer group settings using
open and closed motor skills will be included.

HESS-551—Content and Methods of Teaching Secondary
Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to develop both the pedagogical skills of
teacher candidates as well as content knowledge in teaching team and
individual/dual sports. Emphasis is placed on planning, teaching,
and evaluating physical education lessons in secondary settings.
Additional emphasis is placed on candidate skill development in
team and individual/dual sports.
Prerequisite: HESS 550 or permission of the instructor.

HESS-561—Advanced Measurement and Evaluation in Physical
Education
Three Credit Hours
Analysis and interpretations of data associated with various cognitive,
affective and psychomotor tests commonly used in physical education.
Topics include test administration, test construction, performancebased assessments, rubrics, and physical fitness and skill testing.

HESS-620—Professional Internship in Teaching
Six Credit Hours
A requirement for teacher certification, observation, and teaching
in approved schools under supervision by college professor. Two
placements are required: one in an elementary school setting and
one in a secondary school setting. A field experience component
of a minimum of 60 days is required.
Prerequisites: Please refer to program requirements.

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�Master of Education in Educational
Leadership - Elementary or Secondary
School Administration and Supervision
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. Mary Lou Yeatts, Coordinator, Division of
Educational Leadership, marlou.yeatts@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathy Brown, brownk2@citadel.edu
Dr. Kent Murray, kent.murray@citadel.edu

Mission Statement:
The mission and goals of the Masters of Education in Educational
Leadership, Elementary School Administration and Supervision
and Secondary Administration and Supervision are to teach:
• Knowledge of human and public relations problems in
education
• New curricular developments and trends
• Skills in practical applications of educational research
• Competence in applying principles of human and group
behavior in problem situations.
• Knowledge and competencies in staff personnel
administration
• Different leadership and management styles and a clear
understanding and working knowledge of LearnerCentered Education.

Admission Requirements:
Admission is based on assessment of the following:
1. An application form, along with appropriate nonrefundable application fee, must be returned to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC) Bond Hall, Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university.
3. An overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or a
2.7 ratio for the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate
credit. Applicants with less than a 2.5
undergraduate GPR may appeal to The Admission,
Retention, and Certification Committee. The
Committee’s recommendation regarding this appeal will
be forwarded to the Dean of the School of Education for
final action.
4. Official scores of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)—
minimum score accepted is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 900 or official scores of the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT)—minimum score of 396, taken
within the past five years.*
5. A copy of a valid South Carolina elementary or
secondary teaching certificate. Applicants must be in
good standing with the State Board of Education at the
time of acceptance.
6. A copy of a South Carolina Professional Certificate
verifying three years teaching experience. At least one
year of teaching at the appropriate level for Advanced

Level certification for which the candidate is applying
must be validated.
R 43-64 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCED LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
(A) Elementary School Principal and Supervisor
(1) Master’s degree
(2) Valid South Carolina Educator’s Professional
Certificate at the elementary level
(3) Minimum qualifying score(s) on the area
examinations required by the State Board of
Education
(4) Verification of three years teaching experience,
including at least one year of teaching in grades
pre-K-8
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved by
the State Board of Education for the training of
elementary principals and supervisors
South Carolina Educator Certification Manual, p. 62 (Revised
August 2008)
R 43-64 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCED LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
(B) Secondary School Principal and Supervisor
(1) Master’s degree
(2) Valid South Carolina Educator’s Professional
Certificate at the secondary level
(3) Minimum qualifying score(s) on the area
examinations required by the State Board of
Education
(4) Verification of three years teaching experience,
including at least one year of teaching in grades
7-12
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved by
the State Board of Education for the training of
secondary principals and supervisors
South Carolina Educator Certification Manual, p. 62 (Revised
August 2008)
Note: Courses taken prior to official admission or courses
taken through other programs do not count toward the School
Administration and Supervision program/degree without written
approval from the School of Education’s Dean.
* The minimum acceptable score is as follows:
1.
M.Ed. - a score of 396 on the MAT or 900 on the GRE
a. Provisional Status - Candidates, who score between
380 and 395, on the MAT or between 750 and 899
on the GRE may apply for provisional status.
Candidates, admitted under this provisional status,
may enroll for only one semester of 6 hours and
maintain a 3.5 GPA in order to be classified as a
degree seeking or certification-only candidate after
completion of departmental review.
b. Regular admission is granted upon completion
of CGC requirements and respective program
requirements.

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�Admission Requirements for South Carolina
Certification Only:
Applicants who hold a valid SC teaching certificate and a
master’s degree with a minimum 3.25 GPA in a different area of
professional education but wish to add administration certification
must provide the following admission materials:
1.

An application form, along with appropriate nonrefundable application fee, must be returned to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC) Bond Hall, Room 101.
2. An official transcript directly from each accredited college
or university attended - Bachelor’s through Master’s
degree.
3. A copy of valid South Carolina teaching certificate.
4. Official scores of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)—
minimum score accepted is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 900 or official scores of the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT)—minimum score of 396, taken
within the past five years.*
5. A copy of a South Carolina Professional Certificate
verifying three years teaching experience. At least one
year of teaching at the appropriate level for Advanced
Level certification for which the candidate is applying
must be validated.
R 43-64 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCED LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
(A) Elementary School Principal and Supervisor
(1) Master’s degree
(2) Valid South Carolina Educator’s Professional
Certificate at the elementary level
(3) Minimum qualifying score(s) on the area
examinations required by the State Board of
Education
(4) Verification of three years teaching experience,
including at least one year of teaching in grades
pre-K-8
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved by
the State Board of Education for the training of
elementary principals and supervisors
South Carolina Educator Certification Manual, p. 62 (Revised
August 2008)
R 43-64 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCED LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
(B) Secondary School Principal and Supervisor
(1) Master’s degree
(2) Valid South Carolina Educator’s Professional
Certificate at the secondary level
(3) Minimum qualifying score(s) on the area
examinations required by the State Board of
Education
(4) Verification of three years teaching experience,
including at least one year of teaching in grades
7-12
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved by
the State Board of Education for the training of
secondary principals and supervisors
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South Carolina Educator Certification Manual, p. 62 (Revised
August 2008)
Note: Courses taken prior to official admission or courses
taken through other programs do not count toward the School
Administration and Supervision program/degree without written
approval from the Dean, School of Education.
*The minimum acceptable score is as follows:
1.
Certification-Only - a score of 396 on the MAT or 900
on the GRE
a. Provisional Status - Candidates, who score between
380 and 395, on the MAT or between 750 and 899
on the GRE may apply for provisional status.
Candidates, admitted under this provisional status,
may enroll for only one semester of 6 hours and
maintain a 3.5 GPA in order to be classified as a
degree seeking or certification-only after completion of
review by the department.
b. Regular admission is granted upon completion
of CGC requirements and respective program
requirements.

Program Requirements:
A total of 39 semester hours must be completed for the M.Ed. in
Educational Leadership. In addition to completing all courses,
candidates applying for certification as an administrator must:
1. Present a minimum qualifying score on the PRAXIS,
South Carolina’s Supervision and Administration
Examination, prior to enrolling in an internship.
2. Present a Valid South Carolina Teaching Certificate that
posts three years teaching experience including at least
one year of teaching at the certification level requested.
3. Complete Program Audit.
4. Complete required courses, 33 hours and two internships
(EDUC 661 and EDUC 662 or EDUC 663 and EDUC
664), six hours (9-12 internship hours per week over a sixmonth period) for a total of 39 credit hours. Candidates
for administrative internships must:
(a) Complete 27 credit hours prior to submitting an
internship application for faculty review.
(b) Earn a passing score on the PRAXIS, South
Carolina’s Supervision and Administration
Examination.
(c) Meet with advisor to review request for admission to
an internship
(d) Apply in person or via fax to CGC to register for an
internship
Applicants for fall administrative internships should file
an application with their advisor no later than August
1 of the preceding semester. Applicants for spring
administrative internships should file an application with
their advisor no later than December 1 of the preceding
semester. Applicants for summer administrative
internships should file an application with their advisor
no later than March 1 of the preceding semester. In
order to register for internships, authorized applications
must be on file in the CGC office, along with the valid
South Carolina state administrator’s examination score.
*Proviso—Candidates filing applications and applying for

�administrative internships after the December, March,
and August deadlines cannot be guaranteed enrollment.

M.Ed. Required Program:
Note: Maximum course load is (6) hours.
1. Core requirements—9 semester hours
All core requirements must be completed prior to or concurrently with
registration for any other courses.
EDUC 512 Data Collection and Analysis
EDUC 514 The Exceptional Child in the School
EDUC 522 Critical Educational Issues in a Multicultural
Society
2. Professional Requirements—30 semester hours
EDUC 528 School Administration
EDUC 527 Finance and Business Management
EDUC 601 School Law
EDUC 602 Staff Personnel Administration
EDUC 529 Microcomputers and School Management
EDUC 524 Techniques of School Supervision
EDUC 531 Principles of Elementary Curriculum
Development or
EDUC 532 Principles of Middle or High Curriculum
Development
EDUC 616 Political Process of Public Education
EDUC 661 Internship in Elementary Administration or
EDUC 663 Internship in Middle or High Administration
EDUC 662 Internship in Elementary Administration or
EDUC 664 Internship in Middle or High Administration

Certification-Only Required Program:
1. Professional Requirements - 30 semester hours
EDUC 528 School Administration
EDUC 527 Finance and Business Management
EDUC 601 School Law
EDUC 602 Staff Personnel Administration
EDUC 529 Microcomputers and School Management
EDUC 524 Techniques of School Supervision
EDUC 531 Principles of Elementary Curriculum
Development or
EDUC 532 Principles of Middle or High Curriculum
Development
EDUC 616 Political Prccess of Public Education
EDUC 661 Internship in Elementary Administration or
EDUC 663 Internship in Middle or High Administration
EDUC 662 Internship in Elementary Administration or
EDUC 664 Internship in Middle or High Administration

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�Specialist in Educational Leadership School Superintendent
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. Mary Lou Yeatts, Coordinator, Division of
Educational Leadership, yeattsm1@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathy Brown, kathy.brown@citadel.edu
Dr. Kent Murray, kent.murray@citadel.edu
The Specialist in Educational Leadership (Ed.S.) Degree is an
advanced graduate degree between the Master’s and Doctoral
degrees. In accordance with South Carolina Certification
Regulations, The Citadel offers an Ed.S. major that prepares
candidates for certification at the superintendent’s level.

Admission Requirements:
Admission to the Specialist in Educational Leadership Program is
based on assessment of the following:
1. A completed graduate application form along with
the appropriate non-refundable application fee to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC) office, Bond Hall
Room 101.
2. All official transcripts directly from each accredited
college or university attended (including a Master’s
Degree or Certification-only in administration) with a
minimum 3.25 grade point average.
3. A South Carolina State Professional Certificate with
school administrator endorsement and two years in an
administrative position equivalent to assistant principal
or higher in education.
4. A South Carolina Professional Teaching certificate that
is valid and three years teaching experience and two
years as a school or district administrator, post secondary
administrator, or school business administrator.
5. Official scores of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
miniumum score accepted is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 900 or official scores of the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT) minimum score of 396, taken
within the past five years.
a. No Provisional Status granted.
b. Regular admission is granted upon completion of
CGC requirements and respective program requirements
including completion of review by the department.
R 43-64 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCE LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
(C) District Superintendent
(1) Master’s degree
(2) Valid South Carolina Professional Certificate at
the elementary, middle or secondary level
(3) Minimum of qualifying score(s) on the area
examination(s) required by the State Board of
Education
(4) Verification of a total of three years experience
as a pre-K-12 or post-secondary teacher and
two years as a school or school district
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administrator, post secondary administrator, or
school business administrator
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved
by the State Board of Education for the
training of school superintendents
South Carolina Educator Certification Manual, p. 63 (Revised
August 2008)
Note: Specialist in Educational Leadership courses taken prior
to official program admission will not count toward the degree
without written approval from the School of Education.

Transfer Credit:
Six credit hours of graduate courses, which are appropriate for the
major in Educational Leadership, may be approved for transfer
from an accredited institution of higher learning. Transfer courses
must be no older than 6 years from the first semester of degree
work taken at The Citadel. All additional courses must be taken at
The Citadel.

Program Requirements:
A total of 33 semester hours must be completed for the Specialist
in Educational Leadership. In addition to the general goals of
the school’s graduate program, the objectives of the Specialist in
Education degree are knowledge of school law, curricular trends,
school building trends, and program budgeting: skill in using
various techniques for goal setting and problem diagnosis in such
areas as instructional programs, staff development, and community
relations; skill in decision-making and in evaluating decisions on
the basis of subsequent information; knowledge of research in
administration, curriculum, human development and staffing;
performance behavior in a job setting; knowledge of the role of
the school in modern America and the multicultural currents
influencing the school; knowledge and skills for performing
in a political setting; and, a clear understanding and working
knowledge of Principled Educational Leaders. A student, who
applies for certification as a school district administrator, must
meet the following:
1. A minimum qualifying score on the state administrator’s
examination prior to entrance into the internship.
2. Three years teaching experience.
3. Program Audit showing completion of 33 credit hours:
a. Required courses, 27 credit hours
b. Two internships, EDUC 632 and EDUC 633, (9-12
internship hours per week over a six-month period), six
credit hours
Candidates for administrative internships must:
(a) Complete 21 credit hours prior to submitting an internship
application for faculty review.
(b) Earn a passing score on the PRAXIS, South Carolina’s
Supervision and Administration Examination.
(c) Meet with advisor to review request for admission to an
internship.
(d) Apply in person to CGC to register for an internship.
Applicants for spring administrative internships should file and
application with their advisor no later than December 1 of the
preceding semester. Applicants for fall administrative internships
should file an application with their advisor no later than August 1
of the preceding semester. Applicants for summer administrative

�internships should file an application with their advisor no later
than March 1 of the preceding semester. In order to register for
internships, authorized applications must be on file in the CGC
office, along with the valid South Carolina state administrator’s
examination score.
*Proviso—Candidates filing applications and applying for
administrative internships after the December, March, and August
deadlines cannot be guaranteed enrollment.

Required Program:
1.Professional Requirements – 33 semester hours
EDUC 606 Superintendency and School Organization
EDUC 600 Professional Negotiations
EDUC 619 Assessment of School Programs
EDUC 598 Curriculum Project (Prerequisite EDUC 531/532)
EDUC 535 Organizational Theory and Behavior
EDUC 610 Seminar on School Improvement
EDUC 603 School Plant Seminar
EDUC 612 Seminar in School Law (Prerequisite EDUC 601)
EDUC 614 Seminar in Educational Administration
EDUC 632 Internship in Superintendency
EDUC 633 Internship in Superintendency
Total hours = 33 (beyond the master’s degree)
*If EDUC 529, EDUC 531/532 or EDUC 616 were not taken in
a master’s program, the appropriate course must be taken as a
requirement of the Ed. S.

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�Master of Education in Counselor
Education (Elementary or Secondary and
Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling)
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. Cynthia Crawford, 843-953-5326
cynthia.crawford@citadel.edu
Dr. Aaron H. Oberman, 843-953-7123
aaron.oberman@citadel.edu
Dr. George T. Williams, 843-953-2205
Coordinator of Counselor Education Programs
williamsg@citadel.edu
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related
Educational Programs (CACREP) granted accreditation in July
2005, effective until October 31, 2013, to the School Counseling
Programs which offer Master of Education degrees in Counselor
Education.

Mission Statement:
The mission of the Counselor Education Programs at The Citadel is
to prepare elementary and secondary school counselors and college
student affairs specialists to have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions
to be principled educational leaders who are knowledgeable, reflective,
and ethical professionals who are committed to the provision of a
school environment focused toward a learner-centered education.

Program Objectives:
1.

2.

3.

4.
5.

Reflect current knowledge and positions from lay and
professional groups concerning the counseling and
human development needs of a pluralistic society;
Reflect the present and projected needs of a pluralistic
society for which specialized counseling and human
development activities have been developed;
Reflect input from all persons involved in the conduct
of the program, including program faculty, current and
former students, and personnel in cooperating agencies;
Are directly related to program activities; and
Are written so that they can be assessed.

Graduates of the Counselor Education Programs are expected to
possess:
• An understanding of counseling as an intervention that
contributes to the ability of individuals to respond
effectively to developmental issues and tasks;
• An understanding of leadership for learner-centered
education as a conceptual framework;
• An understanding of the counseling process;
• An ability to integrate theory and research into practice;
• A commitment to preventive, developmental approaches
as the keystone of school counselor identity and practice;
• An understanding of how historical, philosophical, and
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•

political influences have shaped and affected the
development of counseling practice;
Effective oral and written communication skills;
Skills to work in a rapidly changing and diverse society
including differences as gender, age, socioeconomic
status, ethnicity, race, and religion;
Skills required to work effectively with students’ parents,
teachers, school staff, and the community;
An ability to assist clients in responding to stresses
and crises generated by changes in family, personal
relationships, the school, and the community;
Skills needed to effectively use technology;
Leadership qualities in education at the local, state,
regional, and national levels;
A commitment to lifelong personal and professional
development; and
An ability to model the highest professional and ethical
standards through counseling, guidance, research, and
service.

The School Counseling Programs have also been designed to produce
graduates who are able to demonstrate the competencies identified in
The South Carolina System for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating
Professional Teaching (ADEPT) Performance Dimensions (PDs)
for School Guidance Counselors (October 2003) as they relate to
“Comprehensive Developmental Guidance and Counseling” that
include:

•
•

PD1: Long-Range Planning

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PD3: Development and Use of Assessments

PD2: Short-Range Planning of Guidance and
Counseling Activities
PD4: Providing Guidance and Counseling Services
PD5: Providing Consultation Services
PD6: Coordinating Guidance and Counseling Services
PD7: Professional Responsibilities

Students in both the elementary and secondary school counseling
programs complete both a School of Education Core and Counselor
Education Core (refer to Division of Counselor Education Handbook
online at http://www.citadel.edu/education/academic_programs/
counseling.html) for a total of 51 credit hours.
Students enrolled in the Master of Education in Counselor Education
with a concentration in Student Affairs and College Counseling
degree program complete a School of Education Core, Student Affairs
Core, and Counselor Education Core for a total of 48 credit hours.
Students enrolled in the Student Affairs Graduate Certificate program
complete only four courses focusing on the areas of student services,
student development, historical and contemporary aspects of higher
education, and administration (See page 107 for details).

�Admission Requirements:
Applicants from diverse academic, social, and cultural backgrounds
committed to advancing the profession of school counseling
are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not meet a specific
requirement (e.g., GPA), but show strength in other requirements will
be considered on an individual basis. Admission is not based on any
single factor, but on a composite assessment of the following:
1.

2.
3.
4.

5.

6.
7.
8.

An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 for the last 60 sequential units
completed.
Official scores of the Graduate Record Examination or the
Miller Analogies Test taken within the last five years.*
Three letters of reference, at least two of which should be
from instructors or supervisors who will assess a prospective
student’s academic ability and/or potential for effectiveness
in the field.
A detailed personal statement (1,500 - 3,000 words)
which informs the faculty about the applicant’s personal
and educational background, strengths and weaknesses,
understanding of and motivation and suitability for
entering into the school counseling profession, and longterm professional goals. This statement is very important
because it enables the faculty to make informed decisions
regarding admission.
Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to the The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
A personal group admissions interview with an Academic
Review Board to assess personal and professional readiness
and satisfactory completion of requirements.
Completed Admissions Questionnaire (http://citadel.edu/
graduatecollege/forms)

* The minimum acceptable score for all degree programs is a
score of 396 on the MAT or 900 on the GRE. Students who score
between 380 and 395 on the MAT or 750-899 on the GRE may
apply for provisional status. Students may enroll for one semester
under provisional status upon completion of all other requirements
and review by department. Students may enroll for only 6 hours
and must maintain a 3.50 GPA in order to be classified as degree
seeking. Regular admission is granted upon completion of CGC
requirements and respective program requirements and review by
department.
Applicants should provide all of the above materials to The
Citadel Graduate College, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC
29409-6250. The application deadlines are March 1st for summer
admission, October 1st for spring admission, and June 1st for fall
admission.
The formal application in School Counseling or Student Affairs
and College Counseling at The Citadel is procured from the office
of The Citadel Graduate College, located in Bond Hall 101 or
online at www.citadel.edu/admission/g/apply. The telephone
number is (843) 953-5089.

All successful applicants are initially admitted in a “conditionally
classified” status. Admitted students will receive a letter from The
Citadel Graduate College. It is the student’s responsibility to meet
with a faculty advisor early in the first term to begin preparing an
official study plan. Prior to meeting with an advisor, each student
should become familiar with the current applicable semester’s
class schedule, The Citadel Graduate College catalog, and the
Division of Counselor Education Handbook. Students are also
required to attend Counselor Education Town Hall Gatherings
each semester. An official study plan is submitted after the
student has successfully completed the three courses, EDUC 514
(School Counseling) or 522 (Student Affairs), EDUC 515 (School
Counseling) or 537 (Student Affairs), and EDUC 551 and the
student has made adequate personal, academic and professional
progress during the three designated courses for the Academic
Review Board to grant “Unconditional” or “fully classified” status.
NOTE: Coursework taken prior to official program admission
or coursework taken in other programs does not count toward
the school counseling program/degree without written approval
from the faculty advisor and the Dean of the School of Education.
Students who hold full-time employment shall not register for more
than 6 semester hours in any given term.
Effective summer 2007, all school counseling students (i.e., degree
seeking and certification only seeking) must purchase a LiveText
account at The Citadel’s Bookstore. LiveText makes it possible for
school counseling students to have secure access to their portfolios
and other materials. Through LiveText, faculty members and
administrators collect data, generate reports from the data, and use
this information to make informed program and unit decisions.

Admission Requirements for Certification Only:
Applicants who hold a master’s degree in another area of professional
education or counseling, but wish to add school counseling
certification (elementary or secondary), must provide the same
admission materials.

Transfer of Credits:
Counselor Education M.Ed. degree applicants may transfer a
maximum of 12 credit hours of graduate coursework taken at other
institutions. Coursework accepted for transfer must be parallel course
work within the Counselor Education programs at The Citadel.
Transfer of credit is not acceptable for the following Citadel courses:
EDUC 515, 552, 624, 629, 650, or 651. Transfer of credit approval
must be documented in writing by the faculty advisor and the Dean
of the School of Education.

School Counseling Program Requirements:
Students in either program complete both a School of Education
core and a Counseling core for a total of 51 credit hours. Part of the
coursework includes a 600 clock-hour internship in either elementary
or secondary school counseling settings. Students are required to earn
a minimum score of 550 on the PRAXIS II test for guidance and
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�counseling prior to enrolling in the practicum (EDUC 629). This
must be on file at The Citadel Graduate College.
Once students finish nine (9) credit hours of graduate study in the
program, including the three courses, EDUC 514, EDUC 515, and
EDUC 551, they must meet with a faculty advisor and complete an
official study plan. The faculty advisor, in consultation with other
school counseling faculty, reviews the study plan and determines
whether the student has made adequate personal, academic, and
professional progress during the three designated courses, totaling
nine (9) credit hours. “Unconditional” or “fully classified” status is
then given by the Academic Review Board. (Refer to Appendix in
Division of Counselor Education Handbook, for “School Counseling
Student Evaluation Form.”)

Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) during the beginning of the
semester while enrolled in the Internship I course (i.e., EDUC-650
and EDUC-651).

The study plan specifies required courses for the M.Ed. degree. A
schedule for completion of the courses is devised at this time. The
study plan takes into account the prerequisites and sequencing of
coursework to meet a student’s degree objective.

Elementary and Secondary School Counseling (51 Credit Hours
Total)

Field Experience Requirements:
School Counseling students must formally request permission from
the faculty advisor to enroll in a practicum or internship. This request
is submitted in the form of an application for field experience which
must be completed during the term prior to that in which the field
experience is sought. The coordinator of the field experiences must
approve all field experience applications, which are due by the last
Friday in September for spring placements and the last Friday in
January for fall placements.
Practicum is the first extended field experience. Students are placed in
a school site and work under the supervision of a site supervisor as well
as The Citadel instructor. Students are required to spend a minimum
of 100 clock-hours in a public school setting as well as attend weekly
seminars with other practicum students and The Citadel instructor.
Additionally, the PRAXIS II test score for guidance and counseling
must be on file at the office for The Citadel Graduate College prior
to application for a practicum placement.
School Counseling students must complete all coursework before
placement in an internship setting. Students will be required to
spend a minimum of 600 supervised hours in a school setting for
internship. The focus of the internship is on experiences that involve
the full scope of the school counselor’s role and function. Interns
are expected to continue the development of skills in individual and
group intervention, participate in classroom guidance, assessment,
scheduling, records and other activities that, while not specifically
counseling-related, are necessary to support the school counseling and
guidance program. Interns are supervised primarily by the field site
supervisor, with supervision by The Citadel instructor as well.

Requirements for Graduation:
Students pursuing M.Ed. degrees in School Counseling must complete
all course requirements within a 6-year period from the date of initial
enrollment. It is a student’s responsibility to initiate meeting with a
faculty advisor to modify a study plan schedule and to have any changes
documented in writing with the faculty advisor’s signature.
Students are required to take the Counselor Preparation
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Students are required to present his/her professional electronic
portfolio at the end-of-the-semester Counselor Education Professional
Portfolio Presentation Day(s) prior to completion of the Internship
II course (i.e., EDUC-652 and EDUC-653).

Required Program:
Based upon these objectives, 51 semester hours of study for Elementary
and Secondary School Counseling are offered as follows:

School of Education Core - 12 Credit Hours
EDUC 500*
Foundations of American Education (3 credit
hours)
PSYC 500*
Human Growth and Development (3 credit
hours)
EDUC 514*
The Exceptional Child in the Schools (3 credit
hours)
EDUC 522*
Critical Educational Issues in a Multicultural
Society
(3 credit hours)
Counselor Education Core - 36 Credit Hours
A. Foundations - 18 Credit Hours
EDUC 515
EDUC 521
EDUC 550
EDUC 551
EDUC 552
EDUC 561

Introduction to the Counseling Profession (3 credit
hours)
Program Planning, Management, and Evaluation
in School Counseling (3 credit hours)
Career Counseling and Development (3 credit
hours)
Counseling Theories and Practice (3 credit hours)
Group Counseling (3 credit hours)
Counseling Diverse Populations (3 credit hours)

B. Research/Appraisal - 6 Credit Hours
EDUC 512
EDUC 549

Data Collection and Analysis (3 credit hours)
Applied Measurement Techniques (3 credit
hours)

C. Helping Relationships - 12 Credit Hours
EDUC 624
EDUC 629
EDUC 650**
and
EDUC 652
OR
EDUC 651**

Basic Counseling Skills
(3 credit hours)
Practicum in School Counseling (3 credit hours)
Elementary School Counseling Internship I (3 credit
hours)
Elementary School Counseling Internship II (3
credit hours)
Secondary School Counseling Internship I (3 credit

�hours)
and
EDUC 653

Secondary School Counseling Internship II (3 credit
hours)

D. Elective - 3 Credit Hours
Approval of the 3 credit hour course elective must
be documented by the student’s faculty advisor.
* Students who have completed an upper division course in one of
these areas may request to substitute approved electives for one or
more of these courses. Appropriate documentation is required.
**The internship (i.e., Internship I and II) in school counseling
consists of 16 weeks of full-time placement and a total of 600 clock
hours. Internships cannot be completed while working full-time
in an occupation other than school counseling. Internships may
be arranged with the faculty advisor to be completed during two
sequential academic semesters. Students choosing to complete an
internship in one semester, register for both Internship I and II
(i.e., either EDUC 650 and EDUC 652 or EDUC 651 and EDUC
653) while students completing an internship in two semesters, first
register for Internship I one semester and Internship II the following
semester.

Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling Curriculum:
The Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling Curriculum is based
on 48 credit hours of study as follows. Individuals interested in
pursuing a graduate certificate in Student Affairs which can refer
to page 107.

School of Education Core - 6 Credit Hours
EDUC 500 —Foundations of American Education (Student
Affairs Specialization Only)
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the historical, political,
sociological, and philosophical foundations of higher education.
Emphasis is on the complex relationship between society and
higher education. Issues regarding race, class, gender, and culture
within the educational system are addressed in the context of
fostering educational opportunity and ameliorating inequalities.
An historical context also is established which allows for critical
examination of events, individuals, and ideas that have influenced
the development of higher education in the United States.
Through an integration of knowledge in the foundations of
education, the course prepares reflective decision makers who can
critically examine various schools of philosophical thought and
political issues related to higher education.
EDUC 522—Critical Issues in a Multicultural Society (Student
Affairs Specialization Only)
Three Credit Hours
A study of contemporary issues/trends internal and external to
work within higher education system, focusing on the status,
programming needs, and legal and ethical concerns of racial
minorities, persons with disabilities, different lifestyle orientations,
and adult learners on college/university campuses.

Student Affairs Core - 9 Credit Hours
EDUC—537 Student Development Services
Three Credit Hours
Overview of the historical development of the counseling and
student affairs profession, as well as legal &amp; ethical codes, and skills
needed in the profession. (for Student Affairs major, this course
replaces EDUC 515, Introduction to the Counseling Profession.)
EDUC 538—Theories of Student Development in Higher
Education
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of theories of student
development in higher education as it applies to the cognitive and
psychosocial development of students and the influence of the
college environment.
EDUC 539—Higher Education Administration
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of the process of organizing
the personnel and financial resources needed to effectively meet
student development and institutional goals and objectives.
This course will introduce students to basic human and fiscal
management concepts and skills.

Counselor Education Core - 33 Credit Hours
A. Foundations - 15 Credit Hours
EDUC 550:
Career Counseling and Development
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 551:
Counseling Theories and Practice
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 552:
Group Counseling (3 credit hours)
EDUC 561:
Counseling Diverse Populations (3 credit hours)
EDUC 562:
Legal &amp; Ethical Leadership Issues in Education
(3 credit hours)
B. Research/Appraisal - 6 Credit Hours
EDUC 512:
Data Collection and Analysis
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 549:
Applied Measurement Techniques
(3 credit hours)
C. Helping Relationships - 12 Credit Hours
EDUC 624:
Basic Counseling Skills (3 credit hours)
EDUC 634:
Practicum in Student Affairs and College
Counseling (3 credit hours)
EDUC 655:** Internship I in Student Affairs and College
Counseling (3 credit hours)
EDUC 656:** Internship II in Student Affairs and College
Counseling (3 credit hours)
** The internship in Student Affairs consists of 16 weeks of
full-time placements and a total of 600 clock hours. Internships
may be arranged with the faculty advisor to be completed during
two sequential academic semesters or both courses may be taken
concurrently in one semester.
Four Additional Special Topics Courses for Seeking Licensed
Professional Counselor (LPC) - 12 Credit Hours
EDUC ____:
Elective approved by faculty advisor
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�EDUC 567:
EDUC 568:
PSYC 500:

(3 credit hours)
Assessment of Abnormal
Behavior (3 credit hours)
DSM-IV-TR (3 credit hours)
Human Growth and Development
(3 credit hours)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
School Counseling students completing the program meet the
majority of curriculum requirements through the South Carolina
Board of Examiners for the Licensure of Professional Counselors,
Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists
for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and for certification as
a National Certified Counselor (NCC) by the National Board for
Certified Counselors (NBCC). Requirements for LPC and NCC
include additional graduate coursework in psychopathology and
assessment and treatment of psychopathology, an additional 2000
clinical hours (including 150 supervision hours) over a two year
period, approved supervision, and successful performance on the
National Counselor Examination for licensure and certification. The
Citadel School of Education offers two courses during the summer
that meet the psychopathology and assessment and treatment of
psychopathology course requirements: These courses are EDUC 568:
DSM-IV-TR (diagnosis) and EDUC-567: Assessment of Abnormal
Behavior (assessment and treatment of psychopathology).

Division of Counselor Education Handbook
All prospective and enrolled School Counseling and College
Student Affairs Specialists students are expected to read the
latest edition of The Citadel, School of Education, Division of
Counselor Education Handbook online at: http://www.citadel.
edu/education/academic_programs/counseling.html under
“Program Information.”

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�Master of Education in Literacy
Education
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. Jennifer L. Altieri, 843-953-3162
jennifer.altieri@citadel.edu
Dr. Stephenie M. Hewett, 843-953-5019
stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Dan Ouzts, 843-953-5201
dan.ouzts@citadel.edu

Admission Requirements:
1.
2.

3.

Mission Statement:
Through quality field experiences and a strong theoretical
foundation, candidates who pursue this degree develop a
comprehensive knowledge of the field of literacy education. This
understanding parallels the school’s vision of creating “principled
educational leaders who are knowledgeable, reflective, and ethical
professionals.”
The general goals and objectives of the program are:
1. A knowledge and mastery of all aspects of the literacy
process;
2. A knowledge of those skills necessary to select,
administer, and interpret informal and formal
assessments used to examine children’s and adolescents
literacy strengths and weaknesses;
3. A knowledge of the abilities and skills which enhance
a wholesome teacher- student-parent relationship in
working with students identified as at-risk readers in
order to develop a case study;
4. A knowledge of those skills necessary to recognize and
accommodate for individual differences in literacy
instruction;
5. A knowledge of how to plan, supervise, and enhance
programs as a reading consultant;
6. A knowledge of and ability to demonstrate effective
literacy instructional strategies;
7. A knowledge of communicating information about
literacy;
8. A knowledge of the relationship of literacy skills to
subject-matter content areas;
9. A knowledge of significant research conducted in literacy
education; and
10. A knowledge of a broad range of children’s and
adolescent literature and how to incorporate this
literature into the classroom.
11. A knowledge of how to effectively support and mentor
educators and serve as a literacy leader.

4.
5.

6.

Complete and return application form along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall room 101.
Applicants must have a 2.50 overall undergraduate grade
point average in order to be accepted into the Master of
Education in Literacy Education program. Applicants
with less than a 2.5 undergraduate GPR may appeal to
The Admission, Retention, and Certification Committee.
The Committee’s recommendation regarding this appeal
will be forwarded to the Dean of the School of Education
for final action.
An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university.
Submit a valid teaching certificate issued by South
Carolina or another state.
The minimum acceptable score is a score of 396 on the
MAT or 900 on the GRE (Current within five years of
application). Candidates who score between 380 and
395 on the MAT or 750-899 on the GRE may apply
for provisional status. After enrolling for one semester
under provisional status, completing 6 hours and earning
a 3.50 GPA, the candidate may be considered as degree
seeking provided all other requirements are met. Regular
admission status is granted upon completion of college
requirements, respective program requirements, and
review by department.
Candidate must be in good standing with the State Board
of Education at the time of acceptance.

Note: Course work taken prior to official program admission
or course work taken in other programs does not count toward
the Master of Education in Literacy Education program/degree
without written approval from the faculty advisor and the Dean.

Program Requirements:
The Master of Education in Literacy Education is a 36-hour
program, consisting of 2 professional core requirements and 10
literacy courses. A program of study which details the degree
requirements is completed by the student and the advisor. The
candidate for the Master of Education in Literacy Education
degree must satisfactorily complete the Praxis II, exam number
0204: Teaching Reading. Additionally, candidates will be required
to complete a program completion portfolio prior to graduation.
Recommendation and verification for certification are completed
by the School of Education upon graduation and a passing score
on the Praxis II.
Recommendation for certification as Reading Teacher in South
Carolina requires two years teaching experience. Recommendation
for certification as Reading Consultant in South Carolina requires
five years teaching experience. Upon completion of coursework,
a satisfactory score on the Praxis II, and the requisite years of
teaching experiences, a candidate completing the MEd in Literacy
Education is recommended for certification as both Reading
Teacher and Reading Consultant provided the candidate already
possesses a valid teaching certificate in the state of South Carolina.

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�Required Program:
All courses must be taken in sequence as laid out in the program
of study.
Professional Core Requirements-6 semester hours
EDUC-536 Educational Psychology
And select one course from the following:
EDUC-512 Data Collection and Analysis
EDUC-549 Applied Measurement Techniques
Professional Educational Specialization-30 semester hours
EDUC-570 Developing Literacy Knowledge with At Risk
Readers
EDUC-588 Developing Literacy Skills PreK-Grade 5
EDUC-589 Methods and Materials for Developing
Literacy Skills
EDUC-590 Literacy Assessment and Instruction
EDUC-591 Practicum in Literacy Education
EDUC-592 Teaching Reading in the Middle and High School
Content Areas
EDUC-594 Internship in Literacy Education
EDUC-596 Analysis of Literacy Research
EDUC-599 Supervision of School Literacy Programs
EDUC-608 Literature for Children and Adolescents

Course Descriptions:
EDUC-500—Foundations of American Education
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the historical, political,
sociological, and philosophical foundations of education. Emphasis
is on the complex relationship between society and school. Issues
regarding race, class, gender, and culture within the educational system
are addressed in the context of fostering educational opportunity and
ameliorating inequalities. An historical context also is established
which allows for critical examination of events, individuals, and ideas
that have influenced the development of education in the United
States. Through an integration of knowledge in the foundations
of education, the course prepares reflective decision-makers who
can critically examine various schools of philosophical thought and
political issues related to education.

EDUC-501—Methods and Materials of Middle and High School
Teaching
Three Credit Hours
Study of the aims, methods, and materials employed in middle &amp; high
schools; organization of subject matter; motivation and direction of
learning; development of attitudes, appreciations, and ideas; classroom
presentation of formal materials; conducting informal activities;
provision for individual differences; measurement of educational
outcomes; and enhancement of personal and professional growth. The
focus of the course is the application of the learner-centered conceptual
base in the process of teaching their discipline specialty. A. English; B.
Biology; C. Social Studies; D. Mathematics. A passing score on the
PRAXIS II must be achieved upon completion of this class.

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EDUC-504—Teaching in the Middle School
Three Credit Hours
This course surveys the current practices in middle schools in terms of
objectives, methods, and materials. The student is involved in practical
application of these practices as they relate to the organization of
subject matter, the motivation of pupils, the achievement of learning
outcomes, and the evaluation of learning experiences.

EDUC-505—Individual Instruction
Three Credit Hours
Emphasis upon current approaches and strategies utilized in the
individualized programs in the classrooms. Management systems
essential to individualized instruction will be emphasized.

EDUC-508—Remedial Strategies in Reading and Language
Arts
Three Credit Hours
A course for practicing educators which analyzes varying strategies for
helping the problem learner primarily in the literacy areas of reading
and the language arts. The course covers techniques at all grade levels
and reviews the literature as to teaching effectiveness. Case studies
are required.

EDUC-512—Data Collection and Analysis
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to introduce the graduate student to quantitative
methods to include construction of assessment instruments, analysis,
and interpretation of quantitative data. Students will be required
to develop minimum competence in use of microcomputers for
descriptive statistical analyses and word processing. Emphasis will be
placed on the development of skills in critical analysis of literature
relating to effective schools. This ability to analyze research data should
result in improved by professional performance.

EDUC-513—Teaching of Social Studies
Three Credit Hours
Organization, methods, and procedures for teaching social studies,
including history, in the secondary and middle schools.

EDUC-514—The Exceptional Child in the School
Three Credit Hours
The Exceptional Child in the School, an introductory level course
for students with little or no background or experience in special
education, is appropriate for students from various fields as well as
for those who anticipate further study and future careers in special
education. An interdisciplinary approach is used in the study of
learning and behavior characteristics of exceptional children and
youth. There is a focus on cause, identification, and educational and
community programs for exceptional individuals.

EDUC-515—Introduction to the Counseling Profession
Three Credit Hours
Overview and orientation to counseling profession including history,
roles, functions, settings, specialties, organizations, credentialing,
ethical, legal, and professional issues.

�EDUC-516—Research Design

EDUC-527—Finance and Business Management

Three Credit Hours
Research Design is intended for those students who will be
conducting and producing research studies. The course examines
the various descriptive and experimental models for data analysis (in
the behavioral sciences), with emphasis placed on the fundamentals
of planning and inferential statistical techniques.
Prerequisite: EDUC-517 or equivalent.

Three Credit Hours
Procedures and problems relating to financing public education,
theory of taxation, types of taxes, practices of education finance,
federal, state, and local support of education, budget procedures,
financial accounting, purchasing, insurance, inventories, and school
maintenance.

EDUC-528—School Administration
EDUC-517—Statistics in Education and Psychology
Three Credit Hours
A course to provide skill in treatment of research data including
descriptive and inferential statistics. Some experience with analysis of
published statistical research in the fields of education and psychology
will be provided.

EDUC-520—Professional Internship
Six Credit Hours
A supervised clinical teaching experience conducted in a public
school. This is a full-time, entire semester internship. Each student
also attends evening seminars. This last course in the MAT sequence
requires an Application: for fall semester, April 1, for spring, October
1. Application forms are available in the Department of Education.
Prerequisite: all other program of studies requirements. Passing scores
on the PRAXIS II specialty area examinations are required before
enrollment in this course.

EDUC-521—Program Planning, Management, and
Evaluation in School Counseling
Three Credit Hours
The purpose of the course is to prepare school counselors to work
within elementary and secondary school systems. A model for
planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive
guidance and counseling program with emphasis on student
development and competencies will be presented. The school
guidance counselor’s role and function will be discussed as a balance
of responsive services, systems support, individual planning, and
guidance curriculum. Students will develop resources, classroom
guidance curricula and group counseling materials that they can use in
their fieldwork experiences and in the initial stages of their careers.
Prerequisite: EDUC-515
Lab fee - $20.00

EDUC-522—Critical Educational Issues in a
Multicultural Society
Three Credit Hours
A study of contemporary issues/trends, internal and external to
elementary and secondary school systems, which impact on the
learner. The course is designed to encourage students to examine
issues/trends within the context of their present and future career
interests.

EDUC-524—Techniques of School Supervision
Three Credit Hours
Criteria of various types of good schools. Need for school supervision
at all levels. Relationship of supervisor to administrators, organization
of different schools, materials of instruction, evaluating learning and
instruction, teacher visitation and conferences.

Three Credit Hours
A course for school personnel preparing for administrative positions.
The course involves a study of the basic concepts involved in planning,
organizing, managing, and evaluating public schools.

EDUC-529—Micro-Computer and School Management
Three Credit Hours
A course for practicing and prospective educational administrators.
The course presents the current state-of-the-art technology in using
microcomputers in such areas as record keeping, pupil scheduling,
energy conservation, data collection and analysis, and the evaluation
programs.

EDUC-531—Principles of Elementary Curriculum
Development
Three Credit Hours
The study of underlying principles of curriculum development
and organization including curriculum evaluations and current
issues and trends in the subject fields will be the focus of the
course. Attention is given to the professional decisions teachers,
administrators, and counselors must make about curriculum.

EDUC-532—Principles of Middle or High Curriculum
Development
Three Credit Hours
The study of underlying principles of curriculum development and
organization including curriculum evaluations and current issues and
trends in the subject areas. Attention is given to the learner-centered
decisions teachers, administrators, and others educators must make
about secondary curriculum.

EDUC-535—Organizational Theory and Behavior
Three Credit Hours
A study of the school organization as a social system, supervision
and curriculum, control, authority, change, planning strategies, and
organizational dynamics.

EDUC-536—Educational Psychology
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to educational psychology
and explores the process of learning throughout the life span.
Emphasis is placed on the application of psychological concepts,
theoretical principles, and research findings to the planning and
implementation of effective instructional strategies in the classroom.
Moreover, through this course graduate students who are preparing
for employment in the field of education are acquainted with many
facets of the teacher’s role in the teaching/learning process. Class
discussions, activities, and field experience focus on the connection
between theory and practice and provide students with opportunities
to apply psychological principles and solve practical problems for
personal and professional growth.
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�EDUC-549—Applied Measurement Techniques

EDUC-585—Independent Research

Three Credit Hours
Students will examine and utilize tests and other evaluation techniques
in counseling, in educational planning, in curriculum assessment, and
in school-wide testing programs. Controversial issues in measurement
will be appraised in the context of basic principles and actual use.

Three Credit Hours
A supervised research project in an area related to the student’s
major would be completed. A formal presentation to a panel of three
faculties who evaluate the project will be required. With the approval
of major advisor and graduate dean, this course may be repeated once
for additional credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and submission of a research
prospectus.

EDUC-550—Career Counseling and Development
Three Credit Hours
Students will learn foundational career development theories, the
usefulness of career inventories, and the current trends in career
counseling for adults and school-age children. In addition, students
will practice and demonstrate competency in career counseling.

Lab Fee: $20
Prerequisite: EDUC-549 and EDUC-551

EDUC-551—Counseling Theories and Practice
Three Credit Hours
Overview of selected approaches to counseling theory and practice.
Prerequisite: EDUC-515

EDUC-552—Group Counseling
Three Credit Hours
Overview of selected approaches to group guidance and counseling
theory and practice.
Prerequisite: EDUC-551

EDUC-561—Counseling Diverse Populations
Three Credit Hours
Designed to provide an overview of human behavior including
diversity and cultural pluralism. Multicultural theories and models
of counseling and consulting are presented and examined.

EDUC-562—Legal &amp; Ethical Leadership Issues in Education
Three Credit Hours
This course examines goals and objectives of professional
organizations, codes of ethics, legal considerations, standards of
preparation, certification, licensing, role identity of counselors and
other personnel services specialists, and fee structures, and the impact
of fees on the counseling relationship.

EDUC-566—Seminar in Teaching Strategies for Middle School
and High School Teachers
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to provide middle school and school secondary
teachers with practical concepts, competencies, and cooperative
experiences in interdisciplinary unit teaching. Emphasis will be
given to such instructional concepts as team planning, diagnosis, and
strategies. Interdisciplinary units will be constructed and evaluated
within the experience.

EDUC-570—Developing Literacy Knowledge with At Risk
Readers
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the nature, problems, and learning needs of at-risk readers,
the course provides participants with information and techniques
necessary for appropriate instructional decisions and actions.

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EDUC-587—Special Topics in Education
Three Credit Hours
A course designed for the intensive study of a current problem in
the field of education. The instructional design will emphasize field
research and applied practice. No more than 6 credit hours under
this listing can be credited toward a degree program.

EDUC-588—Developing Literacy Skills Pre K-Grade 5
Three Credit Hours
A foundational course designed to focus on developing literacy skills
from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The developmental process
of literacy growth along with techniques for teaching phonemic
awareness, word recognition, vocabulary, and comprehension skills
will be explored.

EDUC-589—Methods and Materials for Developing Literacy
Skills
Three Credit Hours
Specific methods of literacy instruction will be studied and
demonstrated along with analysis and evaluation of a wide variety of
materials used in literacy instruction.

EDUC-590—Literacy Assessment and Instruction
Three Credit Hours
A course examining and providing practice with formal and informal
assessments used to target children’s literacy strengths and identify
areas needing improvement. Participants will assess one child and
plan corrective instruction based on the assessment results.
Lab Fee - $20.00
Prerequisite: EDUC-588 or EDUC 589

EDUC-591—Practicum in Literacy Education
Three Credit Hours
A field-based course in which each candidate engages in the supervised
teaching of an individual student. Candidates synthesize the
knowledge they have gained in the program to demonstrate ability
to appropriately assess and instruct a student at that student’s level
of literacy instruction. A case study approach is used.
Prerequisite: EDUC 590. An application for practicum and
satisfactory score on Praxis II must be on file. Also, applicants must
have a cleared background check on file with the S.C. Department of
Education. Practicum applications are due the last Friday of January
for the Fall semester practicum.

EDUC-592— Teaching Reading and Writing in the Middle and
High School—Content Areas
Three Credit Hours
A course designed for the middle school and high school
teacher emphasizing pupil diagnosis followed by instructional
decision making directed toward a balanced teaching approach.

�Candidates focus on literacy skills while teaching the subject
matter of the secondary content areas.

to education. Includes emphasis on research and analysis.

EDUC-602—Staff Personnel Administration
EDUC-594—Internship in Literacy Education
Three Credit Hours
A field-based course in which each candidate engages in the supervised
teaching of small groups of students. Candidates synthesize the
knowledge they have gained in the program to demonstrate ability to
appropriately assess and instruct a group of students at each student’s
level of literacy instruction.
Prerequisites: EDUC 591 and EDUC 512 or 549. An application for
practicum and satisfactory score on Praxis II must be on file. Also,
applicants must have a cleared background check on file with the
S.C. Department of Education. Practicum applications are due the
last Friday of January for the Fall semester practicum.

EDUC-596—Analysis of Literacy Research
Three Credit Hours
An in-depth analysis of significant literacy studies is provided. Analysis
is directed toward reviewing, exploring, and evaluating the research
techniques and findings.
Prerequisite: 12 Hours of Literacy Coursework

EDUC-597—Supervision of Student Teachers
Three Credit Hours
A course in supervision for master teachers, department heads,
and college teachers with supervisory responsibilities in teacher
education.

EDUC-598—Curriculum Project
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed as a capstone to the program in Curriculum
and Instruction. The student will be required to develop a curriculum
project ultimately to be implemented in the student’s classroom or
school. This written project will require a review of existing literature
and a presentation of the results to peers and professor.
Prerequisite: EDUC 531 or EDUC 532

EDUC-599—Supervision of School Literacy Programs
Three Credit Hours
A course designed primarily for principals, supervisors, and reading
consultants. Included is the study of the nature and functions of
supervision for literacy programs; supervisory techniques; the role of
the principal, supervisor, and reading consultant in the improvement
of instruction; administration of a literacy program; and other cognate
problems and issues.
Prerequisite: 12 Hours of Literacy Coursework

EDUC-600—Professional Negotiations
Three Credit Hours
Emphasis is placed upon knowledge and improvement in the various
education associations. The student will become acquainted with
forces and trends influencing collective negotiations; principles,
concepts, and theory relevant to negotiations; negotiation skills; and
relevant literature and research.

EDUC-601—Principles of School Law
Three Credit Hours
Constitutional, statutory, case, and common law bases of school
administration and the study of legal provisions and principles relating

Three Credit Hours
Study of personnel policies and practices as they relate to recruitment,
selection, orientation, employment, promotion, evaluation, in-service
development, morale, dismissal, retirement, and teacher-administrator
relationships.

EDUC-603—School Plant Seminar
Three Credit Hours
Study of problems and policies of the school plant, such as population
studies, educational planning, school building standards, materials
and uses, rating, and public relations. Discussion of innovative plans
and construction as well as visits to new schools will be made.

EDUC-605—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
This course will offer students an opportunity to acquire deeper
knowledge of thought and practice in the major field of emphasis.
Each student must develop a plan of independent study at the outset
and file the completed study at the end of the semester
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and Dean of School of
Education.

EDUC-606—The Superintendency and School Organization
Three Credit Hours
Emphasis on the principles of central school administration and the
structural organization of public education and the responsibilities
and authority of school boards, superintendent, principals and
relationships among them.

EDUC-608—Literature for Children and Adolescents
Three Credit Hours
A survey of literature for children. Appreciation and enjoyment
of noteworthy books including award winners and multicultural
literature will be the focus of instruction. The ability to effectively
use a variety of texts with children throughout the school program
will be emphasized.

EDUC-610—Seminar on School Improvement
Three Credit Hours
The process of designing, implementing, and evaluating a school
climate improvement program which includes mutual efforts by staff
and students to formulate and attain school goals. Emphasis will be
placed on effective school research.

EDUC-611—Staff Development and Evaluation
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses on designing staff development and evaluation
systems to enhance effectiveness of school personnel.

EDUC-612—Seminar in School Law
Three Credit Hours
An update on legal issues and decisions related to teaching and
the administration of public schools including current laws and
regulations pertaining to public schools in South Carolina.
Prerequisite: EDUC-601

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�EDUC-614—Seminar in Educational Administration
Three Credit Hours
Exploration of various theories and their impact on administration
and the organization. Emphasis will be placed on behavioral
science theories drawn from historical, philosophical, and
sociological works applied to the administrative process.

EDUC-616—Political Process of Public Education
Three Credit Hours
A study of the process by which education public policy decisions are
made, authority and responsibility, power and influence, public policy;
methods of determining power structure, superintendency, and roles
and tasks. Includes attention to school community relations.

EDUC-619—Assessment of School Programs
Three Credit Hours
A theoretical and applied analysis of the procedures and techniques
involved in designing and implementing evaluation and assessment
studies of total school programs. Attention will be given to accreditation
procedures, minimum standards, legislative requirements, as well as
the assessment of instructional outcomes.
EDUC-620—Systems Planning and Management for Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to apply systems theory to real educational
situations. Setting and implementing goals and objectives, using
various management techniques and tools, and then applying general
management principles and practices constitute the instructional
content.
EDUC-624—Basic Counseling Skills
Three Credit Hours
Systematic development of skills essential to enter practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC-551
EDUC-629—Practicum in School Counseling
Three Credit Hours
Supervised counseling experience in which student serves as counselor
in school setting for a minimum of 100 clock hours.
Prerequisites: EDUC-624
EDUC-632, 633—Internship: School Superintendency
Three Credit Hours
Supervised field studies and experiences in central office administration.
Pass/Fail grading system.
Prerequisite: Passing PRAXIS exam score on file at The Citadel.
Permission of Advisor, School of Education.
EDUC-650—Elementary School Counseling Internship
Three Credit Hours
Supervised field experience of 300 clock hours in which student serves
as counselor in school setting.
Prerequisite: EDUC-629 &amp; permission of Advisor
EDUC-651—Secondary Counseling Internship I
Three Credit Hours
Supervised field experience of 300 clock hours in which student serves
as counselor in school setting.
Prerequisite: EDUC-629 &amp; permission of Advisor
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EDUC-652—Elementary School Counseling Internship II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC-650 and permission from advisor. May be
taken concurrently with EDUC-650.
EDUC-653—Secondary School Counseling Internship II
Prerequisite: EDUC-651 and permission from advisor. May be
taken concurrently with EDUC-651.
EDUC-661—Internship in Elementary Administration
(fall/spring)
Three Credit Hours
Supervised fields studies and experiences in elementary school
administration. Course may be taken during fall or spring semester
only. Pass/Fail grading system.
Prerequisites: Passing PRAXIS exam score on file at The Citadel.
Permission of Advisor.
EDUC-662—Internship in Elementary Administration (summer,
fall, spring)
Three Credit Hours
Supervised field studies and experiences in secondary administration.
Course may be taken during fall or spring semester only. Pass/Fail
grading system.
Prerequisite: Passing PRAXIS exam score on file at The Citadel.
Permission of Advisor.
EDUC-663—Internship Middle and High Administration
(fall/spring)
Three Credit Hours
Supervised field studies and experiences in secondary school
administration. Course may be taken during fall or spring semester
only. Pass/Fail grading system.
Prerequisites: Passing PRAXIS exam score on file at The Citadel.
Permission of Advisor.
EDUC-664—Internship in Middle and High Administration
(summer)
Three Credit Hours
Supervised field studies and experiences in secondary school
administration. Internship requires full-time internship in assigned
school.
Prerequisites: EDUC-663. Passing PRAXIS exam score on file at
The Citadel. Permission of Advisor.

�School of Humanities
&amp; Social Sciences
Master of Arts:
• English
• History
• Psychology: Clinical
Counseling
• Social Science
Specialist in Education:
• School Psychology

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�Master of Arts in English
Department of English, 843-953-5068
Dr. James M. Hutchisson, hutchissonj@citadel.edu

Mission:
The Citadel and the College of Charleston offer a joint Master
of Arts degree in English. The thirty-six hour program, with a
thesis option, provides advanced course work in British literature,
American literature, English language, and composition and
rhetoric. The program is designed to attract qualified holders
of the baccalaureate degree, whether recent college graduates,
English teachers, or others interested in pursuing graduate studies
in English. A Joint Program Committee, comprised of faculty
members from each institution, oversees admissions, course
scheduling, comprehensive examinations, degree certification,
and other matters related to the management of the program.
Diplomas and other official documents indicate that the program
is a joint endeavor and include the names of both institutions.

Admissions Requirements:
1.

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6.

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Complete and return application form along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee to the The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall room 101.
Submit to the CGC office official transcript(s)
directly from each institution of higher learning
attended, including documentation of graduation
from an accredited four-year college or university. The
transcript(s) should be sent directly from the institutions
attended to the CGC office. Applicants are expected to
have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5 on a
4.0 scale and a 3.0 in the major.
Submit at least two letters of recommendation from
former professors or immediate supervisors in recent
employment. Each referee should be as specific as
possible in addressing the applicant’s academic ability,
motivation, and ability to complete a graduate degree.
Submit a two-page statement about educational goals and
interest in a graduate program in English.
Submit a writing sample that demonstrates an ability to
perform literary analysis and conduct research. Typically
this requirement can be met by submitting a research
paper prepared for an advanced undergraduate English
course.
Submit an official copy of scores from the general test of
the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT). (Applicants who do not have
an undergraduate degree in English are also required
to take the GRE advanced test in literature.) The test
scores must date from the past five years. Applicants are
expected to have a composite GRE verbal, quantitative,
and analytical score of at least 1400.

7.

An applicant who does not meet the minimum GPA
and/or test score expectations or who does not have
sufficient undergraduate background in English may
be allowed, upon making a written request to the
Joint Program Committee, to pursue course work as a
provisional student. Upon completing nine semester
hours with a minimum GPA of 3.25 the student will be
eligible for degree-seeking status.

Program Requirements:
The Master of Arts is conferred upon those candidates who
successfully complete an approved program of study consisting of at
least 36 semester hours of graduate credit with a cumulative GPA of
3.0. Specific requirements are listed below:
Thesis Option:
• British Literature before 1800, 6 hours
• British Literature after 1800, 6 hours
• American Literature, 6 hours
• Seminar (English 700), 3 hours
• Electives, 9 hours
• Thesis and Oral Defense of Thesis 6 hours
• Demonstration of competency in one foreign language
• Comprehensive Examination
Non-thesis Option:
Same as above, except that the thesis is deleted and the
number of elective hours is eighteen.
Notes:
• At least nine hours must be taken at each campus.
• English 700 satisfies the seminar requirement and may also
be used to satisfy a core requirement in British or American
literature, depending on the topic.
• Electives will normally be graduate courses in English.
Other courses will be considered on a case-by-case basis by
the Joint Program Committee.
• No more than nine hours of English 698 (3), 699 (3), and
701 (6) in any combination may count toward the required
36 hours.
• Students may demonstrate their competency in a foreign
language by completing two years or their equivalent of
college-level study in a single foreign language with an
average grade of C or higher: or completing, with a grade
of B or higher, English 517: Old English Language. The
foreign language requirement must be met before a student
can take the comprehensive examination.
• The comprehensive examination is prepared and
administered by the Joint Program Committee and is taken
by all candidates after the completion of at least 27 hours
of coursework. Copies of all previous examinations are
available on the websites of both English departments.

�Concentration in African American Literature:
In 2004 an African American Literature Concentration was
added to the Master of Arts degree program. The fifteen hour (15)
concentration, with a thesis option, offers advanced course work in
African American literature, independent study courses for further
exploration into an African American literature topic, and cross
disciplinary opportunities with courses in other departments that
have a central concern with African American literature. Students
opting to add a concentration in African American literature must
meet the normal requirements for the M.A. In addition, they must
complete one of these two courses of study:
Standard Option:
• 9 hours of African American literature (any combination
of 535, 570, 571, and 573)
• 3 hours of study of an African American topic in another
discipline, as approved by the graduate director
• 3 hours of study in an African American topic, such as
an independent study or internship, as approved by the
graduate director
Thesis Option:
• 6 hours of African American literature (any combination
of 535, 570, 571, 572, and 573)
• 3 hours of study of an African American topic in another
discipline, as approved by the graduate director
• 6 hours of thesis on an African American topic
Notes:
• A student may substitute 3 hours of independent study on
an African-American topic (as approved by the graduate
director) for any 3 hours of coursework.
• Students taking this concentration may apply only one of
their African American literature courses to the six hour
American literature requirement of the M.A.

Course Descriptions:
ENGL-500—Old and Middle English Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of Beowulf, other Old English poems, and Old English
prose in translation; includes such Middle English works as Sir
Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, Piers Plowman, the Ancrene Riwle,
The Owl and the Nightingale, and other romances, lyrics, and drama.
(Chaucer is excluded.)

ENGL-501—Chaucer
Three Credit Hours
A study of Chaucer’s language, art, and cultural milieu through the
reading of Troilus and Criseyde, the Canterbury Tales, and many of
the shorter works.

ENGL-502—Shakespeare
Three Credit Hours
A comprehensive study of Shakespeare’s art, including an intensive
reading of several plays and appropriate attention to the primary
critical approaches.

ENGL-503—English Drama to 1642
Three Credit Hours
A study of English drama from its origins in the Middle Ages,
through the predecessors and contemporaries of Shakespeare, and
on to the closing of the theatres in 1642.

ENGL-504—Poetry and Prose of the English Renaissance
Three Credit Hours
Non-dramatic poetry and prose of the sixteenth and early
seventeenth centuries, with emphasis on the major authors
(Spenser, Sidney, Marlowe, Jonson, Donne, and Herbert) and on
the major literary types.

ENGL-505—Milton
Three Credit Hours
A study of the major poetry, selected prose, and selected minor
poems with emphasis on Paradise Lost.

ENGL-506—Restoration and Eighteenth Century Drama
Three Credit Hours
A study of such important dramatists of the period as Otway,
Etherege, Wycherley, Dryden, Congreve, Vanbrugh, Farquhar,
Goldsmith, and Sheridan.

ENGL-507—Poetry and Prose of the Restoration and
Eighteenth Century
Three Credit Hours
A study of Dryden, Swift, Pope, Johnson, Blake, and other
important poets and prose writers of the period.

ENGL-509—Romantic Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of Romantic writings of the early nineteenth century, with
special emphasis on Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, and
Keats.

ENGL-510—Victorian Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of English literature from 1832 to 1900 in major writers
such as Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, Carlyle, Swinburne, and
Rosetti.

ENGL-512—Southern Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of the best literature written in the South from the time of
William Byrd to the present. The focus will be on the “Southern
Renaissance,” with special attention given to the Fugitive Poets and
William Faulkner.

ENGL-516—Continental Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of European literature in translation since the Renaissance,
including works by such authors as Cervantes, Moliere, Racine,
Goethe, Stendhal, Balzac, Tolstoy, Dostoyevski, and important
writers of the twentieth century.

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�ENGL-517, 518—Special Topics in Literature

ENGL-529—American Fiction: 1945 to the Present

Three Credit Hours
A study of a special author, period, topic, or problem in literature
which is outside the routine offerings of the department. The
subject for each course will be announced.

Three Credit Hours
A study of the significant American novels and short fiction
published since World War II.

ENGL-530—Special Topics in The Humanities
ENGL-520—A Survey of World Literature I
Three Credit Hours
Masterpieces of world literature in translation from the beginnings
to around 1650 with special attention to the philosophical content
and the development of literary forms.

Three Credit Hours
A study of special areas of the humanities or related areas which
are outside the normal course offerings of the English Department.
The subject for each course will be announced.

ENGL-531—British Poetry: 1900 to Present
ENGL-521—A Survey of World Literature II
Three Credit Hours
Masterpieces of world literature in translation from around 1650 to
the present time with special attention to the philosophical content
and the development of literary forms.

ENGL-522—Colonial and Revolutionary American Literature
Three Credit Hours
A detailed study of major American writers from the earliest
settlers through the end of the eighteenth century.

ENGL-523—Nineteenth Century American Literature I—
Romanticism
Three Credit Hours
A study of major figures of the American Romantic period
(approximately 1830-1860), including Emerson, Thoreau, Poe,
Hawthorne, and Melville.

ENGL-524—Nineteenth Century American Literature II—
Realism
Three Credit Hours
A study of major figures of the American Realistic period
(approximately 1860-1900), including Whitman, Dickinson, James,
Twain, and Crane.

ENGL-525—Eighteenth Century British Novel
Three Credit Hours
A study of the origins of the British novel, including such figures as
Fielding, Richardson, and Defoe.

ENGL-526—Victorian Novel
Three Credit Hours
A study of major British novelists of the late nineteenth century,
including Dickens, Eliot, and Hardy.

ENGL-527—British Fiction: 1900 to 1945
Three Credit Hours
A study of the novels and short stories of major 20th- century
British writers up to 1945, including such figures as Conrad,
Lawrence, Forster, Woolf, and Joyce.

ENGL-528—American Fiction: 1900 to 1945
Three Credit Hours
A study of the novels and short stories of major American writers
of the early twentieth century, including such figures as Fitzgerald,
Hemingway, Faulkner, and Stein.
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Three Credit Hours
A study of the poetry of major twentieth-century British authors
such as Auden, Yeats, Thomas, and Hardy.

ENGL-532—American Poetry: 1900 to Present
Three Credit Hours
A study of the poetry of major twentieth-century American authors
such as Eliot, Pound, Stevens, Williams, and Frost.

ENGL-533—British Drama: 1900 to Present
Three Credit Hours
A study of the work of major twentieth-century British dramatists
such as Shaw, Pinter, Stoppard, and Beckett.

ENGL-534—American Drama: 1900 to Present
Three Credit Hours
A study of the work of major twentieth-century American
dramatists such as O’Neill, Williams, Miller, and Albee.

ENGL-535—African American Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of African American literature from the early days of
slavery, to the struggle for emancipation, to the twentieth-century
Harlem Renaissance and civil rights movement. Readings will cover
poetry, fiction, and drama, as well as autobiographies and cultural
commentaries.

ENGL-537— Contemporary British Fiction
Three Credit Hours

A study of the novels and short stories of major contemporary
British writers.
ENGL-550, 551—Special Topics in Composition or Language
Three Credit Hours
A study of a special author, period, topic, or problem in
composition or language which is outside the routine offerings of
the department. The subject for each course will be announced.

ENGL-552—Adolescent Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of literature for the adolescent, including methods of
introducing the major literary genres to the secondary school
student.

�ENGL-553—Modern English Grammar

ENGL-563—Creative Writing—Fiction

Three Credit Hours
An intensive study of the syntax of present day English. The course
also includes a review of traditional grammar, focusing primarily
on the parts of speech. Special attention is given to linguistic
theory, particularly regarding the acquisition of language.

Three Credit Hours
Class discussion of student writing using twentieth-century fictional
works as models.

ENGL-554—History of the English Language
Three Credit Hours
A historical survey of the syntactic and phonological features of
Old, Middle, Early Modern, and present day English. Special
attention is given to the varieties of American English, particularly
African American Vernacular English.

ENGL-555—Literary Criticism
Three Credit Hours
A study of the major literary theories from ancient Greece to the
present and practical application of the theories to particular works
of literature. Special attention is given to semiotic theory as it
relates to the influence of language and visual images on thinking,
composing, and action.

ENGL-556—Theory and Practice of Teaching Composition
Three Credit Hours
A study of traditional and contemporary theories of the
composition process and applications of those theories to teaching
composition.

ENGL-557—Creative Writing—Poetry
Three Credit Hours
Class discussion of student writing using twentieth-century poems
as models.

ENGL-558—Technical and Professional Writing
Three Credit Hours
Principles and practice of technical communication as applied
to reports, technical papers, oral presentations, and business
communications.

ENGL-559—History and Theory of Rhetoric
Three Credit Hours
A study of language as a means of winning the assent, sympathy,
or cooperation of an audience. Includes contemporary rhetorical
theory and its development from classical rhetoric.

ENGL-560—Film Studies
Three Credit Hours
A study of films from a variety of nations and filmmakers.
Attention is given to how techniques of filmmaking such as
mise en scène, montage, and lighting communicate a filmmaker’s
construction of meaning. In some cases, comparisons may also
be made between films and their written sources to demonstrate
differing approaches to conveying comparable meaning.

ENGL-562—Workshop in Advanced Composition
Three Credit Hours
The study, discussion, and practice of advanced composition
techniques; including the use of computer technology for print
documents, audio-visual presentations, and web applications.

ENGL-570—Topics in African American Literary Genres
Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular genre of African American literature, suchas
drama, novels, or poetry. Topics will vary according to instructors.

ENGL-571—Topics in African American Literary Periods
Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular period of African American literature, such as
the Harlem Renaissance. Topics will vary according to instructors.

ENGL-572—Topics in Major African American Writers
Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular African American writer, such as Langston Hughes
or Toni Morrison. Topics will vary according to instructors.

ENGL-573—Special Topics in African American Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of a specific topic in African American literature that is not
a genre, period, or individual writer. Topics will vary according to
instructor.

ENGL-595—Methods and Materials for English Language Arts
Three Credit Hours
This course exposes students to theories and practices of teaching
English (to include reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing
and thinking) in grades 9-12, including preparation for reflective
practice and classroom-based teacher research. In-class instruction
is augmented by field experiences that expose students to the
professionalism of practicing ELA teachers and the realities of working
with a diverse population of students. This course is intended to
prepare candidates for a teaching internship. Prerequisites: EDUC501 and EDUC-592.
Note: This class is designed for students in the M.A.T. in English program; it
cannot be used for degree credit in the M.A. program that The Citadel offers
jointly with the College of Charleston.

ENGL-650—Principles of Literary Research
Three Credit Hours
Study of textual bibliography, research methods and resources, and
methods of presenting research.

ENGL-698—Tutorial
Three Credit Hours
Individual study of a given topic following a syllabus of readings,
papers, and other assignments prescribed by a faculty member
serving as director.

ENGL-699—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
Individual study of an agreed-upon topic under the direction
of a faculty member but following a course of reading and
other requirements proposed by the student and established by
negotiation with the director

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�ENGL-700—Seminar
Three Credit Hours
Individual research into a scholarly or critical problem in literature,
composition, or language. Progress, methods, and results will be
shared with the class by presentation and discussion will lead to the
preparation of a single long paper.

ENGL-701—Thesis
Six Credit Hours
Completion of a formal master’s thesis under faculty direction.

ENGL-702—Internship
Three Credit Hours
A supervised field experience in which the student observes and
participates in a professional occupation related to the English degree.
The internship will consist of 300 hours of work and the completion
of a formal report. Permission of the graduate director required.
Graded on a pass/fail basis.

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�Master of Arts in History
Department of History, 843-953-5073
Dr. Joelle Neulander,
joelle.neulander@citadel.edu
Mission Statement:
The Citadel and the College of Charleston offer a joint Master of Arts
Degree in History providing each student with advanced specialized
work in one of the following areas: United States history, European
history, and Asian/African/Latin American history. The program has
a special emphasis on the history of the American South, the South
Carolina Lowcountry and the Atlantic World. The program serves
the needs of those interested in pursuing graduate studies in history.
Teachers who complete the program have a greater command of the
literature of a particular field. Others are prepared to do doctoral work
or pursue other advanced degrees, enter the field of public history, or
seek employment opportunities which require advanced training in
the humanities. The management of the program is vested in a Joint
Program Committee composed of representatives of the two history
departments. The directorship rotates between the two institutions.
Diplomas and other documents will indicate that the program is a
joint endeavor and will include the names of both institutions.

Admission Requirements:
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Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to the
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room
101.
Submit one official copy of a transcript directly from
each institution of higher learning attended, including
documentation of graduation from an accredited four-year
college or university.
Submit three letters of recommendation, normally from
former professors. Each reference should be as specific as
possible in analyzing the applicant’s potential for success
in the program. References should address the student’s
ability to design, conduct, and present research without
direct supervision, the ability to analyze complex data and
issues, and the ability to write effectively.
Submit evidence of ability to conduct research and present
findings. A term paper, honors thesis, or critical essay
from a graduate or upper-level course taken in college will
suffice. The evidence of writing should reflect the ability
to conceptualize a research theme, conduct research to
support an argument, and reach a justified conclusion.
The paper should demonstrate an ability to handle
documentation of evidence.
Submit an official copy of test scores of the Graduate
Record Examination or Miller Analogies Test. Tests must
have been taken within last five years.
Applicants are expected to have a cumulative undergraduate
GPR of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and a 3.0 in the major.
They are also expected to have 15 hours of history course
work beyond the initial survey along with a composite
GRE verbal and quantitative score exceeding 1000 (or
MAT score of 410). An applicant who fails to meet these

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requirements may be allowed to pursue course work as
a provisional student only upon application to the Joint
Program Committee. Upon completion of nine semester
hours, with no more than three hours in independent
study (HIST-770) and a minimum G.P.A. of 3.25, the
student may be admitted unconditionally. The student
must make this request in writing to the Joint Program
Committee. There is no guarantee that courses taken
in a non-degree status will be credited towards a degree
once a student gains provisional or regular admission.
Coursework taken to meet admission prerequisites will
not count towards degree requirements.
The Admissions Committee will consider complete
applications for the program on the following dates:
March 1st for the summer or fall semester
October 1st for the spring term

Program Requirements:
In consultation with an advisor, each degree candidate will develop a
plan of study which includes course work at both institutions. The plan
of study must be submitted to the Program Director upon completion
of the first six hours or the first semester of graduate work.
In addition to lectures and examinations, graduate courses demand
wide reading, thorough research, and advanced historical writing. Only
graduate students admitted to the M.A. program will be automatically
enrolled, but non-degree students and exceptional undergraduates—
upper division majors in history and related disciplines—may be
enrolled in 500-level courses. For this, however, they will need
permission from the instructor and are expected to have a minimum
GPA of 3.4 in history courses. No more than two 500-level courses
may be taken by an undergraduate. 600- and 700-level courses are for
M.A. program students exclusively. Work expected of juniors and
seniors will not be as great as that expected of the graduate students.
The qualitative expectations remain the same for all students.

Required Program:
The Master of Arts in History is conferred upon those candidates
who successfully complete an approved program of study consisting
of a minimum of thirty-three (33) semester hours of graduate credit
with a cumulative GPR of 3.0. The distribution of courses follows
this general scheme:
Major concentration: 18 hours
Minor concentration: 6 hours
Historiography: 3 hours
Third concentration: 3 hours*
Electives: 3 hours**
The program offers two tracks, according to students’ career goals.
1. Thesis track students must take HIST-801, HIST-802 and
successfully defend their thesis. (These courses count towards
the 18 hours in the major concentration.)
2. Non-thesis track students must take two research seminars,
preferably within their area of concentration, and a
comprehensive exam in their major field.
*All students must take at least three hours in each concentration
offered by the program (US, Europe, World).
**In history or a related discipline in the humanities or social sciences.
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�Students must obtain prior approval from their campus program
director to take a non-history elective. A specific number of courses
must be distributed between both institutions.
All students are encouraged to attain proficiency in a foreign language.
There is no formal requirement for all students in the program
to demonstrate language proficiency at a certain level. However,
depending upon the program, a candidate may be required by the
advisor to demonstrate mastery of an appropriate foreign language,
indicated by the satisfactory use of source material or literature in the
relevant foreign language in seminar or research work.

Concentration in African American Studies:
Students who elect this option must meet all the normal requirements
by the master’s degree. In addition, they must complete one of the two
courses of study below and all courses must meet the approval of the
graduate program director.
Thesis Option:
• 6 hours in African American oriented history
• 3 approved hours in another discipline
• 6 hours in an African American oriented thesis
Non-Thesis Option:
• 9 hours in African American oriented history
• 3 approved hours in another discipline
• 3 hours in African American oriented independent study or
similar (i.e., research seminar)
Three hours of independent study on an African American topic may
be included as part of the nine hours of course work.

Course Descriptions:
(Non-degree, MAT, and exceptional undergraduate students may enroll
in 500 level courses only, space permitting.)

HIST-502—Colonial America and the American Revolution to
1789
Three Credit Hours
The motives of colonization; the evolution of self-government;
the extension of the frontier; economic, social, and religious life;
imperial rivalries; the causes of the Revolution; the War for American
Independence; problems of the Confederation; and the establishment
of the Federal Union.

HIST-503—The Jeffersonian and Nationalist Period
Three Credit Hours
A study of American history, 1800-1850, with an emphasis on the clash
of Federalist and Jeffersonian principles; emerging political and cultural
nationalism; the war of 1812; the influence of Jacksonian Democracy
on political, social, and economic life; growing sectionalism and the
Mexican War.

HIST-504—Civil War and Reconstruction
Three Credit Hours
The political, economic, diplomatic, and military history of the
United States, 1850-1877, emphasizing the forces that tend to bind
or disrupt the Union and including a detailed account of the war
and its consequences.

HIST-506—The U.S. in the Twentieth Century
Three Credit Hours
A study of the efforts to fulfill the democratic vision in the era of
wars and depressions, accelerating technological innovation, material
progress, and cultural change.

HIST-521—The American South
Three Credit Hours
The political, social, and economic development of the South from
the 1820s to the present with an emphasis on the region within the
national context as one of both change and continuity.

HIST-522—South Carolina History
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the political, economic, social, and intellectual
development of South Carolina from its discovery to the present,
with emphasis on the relation of the state to the South and to the
nation.

HIST-523—Afro-American History
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the history of black Americans in the United
States, with emphasis on the social forces underlying transition from
West Africa to the New World, from slavery to freedom, and from
rural to urban life. Topics to be discussed include the Atlantic slave
trade, American slave societies, maroon communities, free blacks
in the antebellum United States, Reconstruction and free labor,
colonization, emigration, and urban migration.

HIST-532—Ancient Greece
Three Credit Hours
Greek civilization from its beginning to Alexander the Great. Emphasis
on political, economic, social, and intellectual movements.
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HIST-533—Ancient Rome
Three Credit Hours
Roman history from its beginning until the Age of Constantine.
Emphasis on political and social developments in the Republic and
the early empire.

HIST-535—Medieval Europe
Three Credit Hours
European social, political, economic, and religious institutions and
cultural and intellectual phenomena in the light of the changing
historical environment from the end of the Ancient World to the
Renaissance.

HIST-537—Renaissance and Reformation
Three Credit Hours
The Renaissance as a European-wide movement emanating from the
Italian peninsula; the crisis of the church medieval and the rise of
the Renaissance papacy; Humanism, with special emphasis on the
great painters, architects, and sculptors such as Giotto, Brunelleschi,
Donatello, Botticelli, da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo; the

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�Renaissance city-states, Machiavelli, and the Renaissance monarchies
of France, England, Spain, and the Holy Roman Empire; the
continuing crisis of the church medieval and the religious upheavals
of Protestantism; the work of Luther, Calvin, Zwingli, and the
Anabaptists; the Catholic Reformation.

HIST-541—Enlightenment and French Revolution
Three Credit Hours
The major social, political, and cultural changes in Europe from
the death of Louis XIV to the fall of Napoleon. Topics include the
intellectual history of the Enlightenment; the causes of the Revolution;
the development of radical ideologies; social and political instability;
the French impact on Europe; and the achievements of Napoleon as
civil administrator, military strategist, and commander.

HIST-572—Precolonial Africa
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the precolonial history of sub-Saharan Africa.
Special attention will be focused on the growth of Islam in West
Africa, the East African city-states and kingdoms, and the upheaval
in nineteenth-century southern Africa. African slavery and the slavetrade will also be considered.

HIST-573—Modern Africa
Three Credit Hours
A history of the development of Africa during the modern period,
including European penetration, the Colonial era, African resistance
and independence, and contemporary issues.

HIST-577—Modern Middle East
HIST-542—Nineteenth-Century Europe
Three Credit Hours
Europe from Waterloo to Sarajevo; political reaction and reform; the
Industrial Revolution with its economic, social, and political effects;
nationalism and the renewed interest in imperialism; other factors in
international rivalries and the coming of World War I.

Three Credit Hours
Tradition, modernization, and change in the contemporary Islamic
World. The impact of nationalism, secularism, and westernization in
the Middle East, from the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire and
the emergence of successor states to the Arab-Israeli conflict, the oil
crisis, and Great Power confrontation.

HIST-543—Twentieth-Century Europe

HIST-582—China to 1800

Three Credit Hours
An examination of the origins and consequences of two World Wars
on the major European states; the political, social, and economic
development of those states and their relative positions today.

Three Credit Hours
A survey of traditional Chinese history from earliest times to 1800.
Emphasis is placed upon intellectual development against the
background of social, political, and economic transformations.

HIST-545—History of Modern Russia

HIST-583—Modern China

Three Credit Hours
History of the development of Tsarist absolutism under the Romanov
dynasty and of the religious, social, and economic institutions of the
Tsarist state. Intensive treatment of the 1917 Revolution; the rise and
fall of the Soviet empire.

Three Credit Hours
A study of Chinese history from 1800 to the present, emphasizing
the transformation of the Confucian universal empire into a modern
national state. The course will focus on the problems of imperialism,
nationalism, revolution, the rise of communism, the proletarian
Cultural Revolution, and the Four Modernizations in post-Mao
China.

HIST-551—Women in the Western World
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the ideas, institutions, and events in Western
Civilization which specifically affected women. Lectures and
readings will be organized topically rather than geographically or
chronologically. Areas to be examined include religion, education, sex
and marriage, the family, work, feminist and suffragist movements.

HIST-562—Colonial Latin America

HIST-586—Japan to 1800
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the political, economic, and cultural development of
Japan from earliest times to 1800, with emphasis on the borrowing
and adaptation of Chinese culture and the development of a unique
Japanese civilization.

Three Credit Hours
A survey of Spanish and Portuguese colonial America to 1825. Topics
include native populations on the eve of conquest; exploration and
conquest by Europeans; the development of multiracial societies; the
colonial economies; the institutions of Ibero-American empires; the
social, economic, and intellectual roots of revolution; independence
movements.

HIST-587—Modern Japan

HIST-563—Modern Latin America

*HIST-590—Special Topics in U.S. History

Three Credit Hours
A survey of Spanish and Portuguese America since the wars for
independence. Topics include the aftermath of the independence
movements, incorporation into the international economy, changing
social organization, race relations, the search for political stability,
the role of the military, 20th century revolutionary movements,
intellectual currents.

Three Credit Hours
Examples include Turning Points in American History, the Progressive
Era, the Social and Cultural Transformation of the 1920s, etc.

Three Credit Hours
A study of modern Japanese history from 1800 to the present,
with emphasis on the creation of the modern state, the impact of
Western civilization on Japanese culture, Japan’s experience with
liberalism and militarism, with Japanese imperialism, and the postwar
transformation.

*HIST-591—Special Topics in European History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include Georgian Britain, Edwardian Britain, the European
Left and Labor, etc.
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�*HIST-592—Special Topics in Latin American Asian/African
History
Three Credit Hours
A course that concentrates upon an important historical period or
topic within one of four principal regions: Latin America and the
Caribbean, Asia, Africa, or the Middle East.

*HIST-593—Special Topics in Peace, War, and Diplomacy
Three Credit Hours
Examples include World War I, the Vietnam War, Diplomacy of the
American Civil War, etc.

HIST-610—Special Topics in U.S. History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include the Depression and New Deal; Business, Labor and
Economic History; Social and Cultural History.

HIST-620—Special Topics in Lowcountry Studies
Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary course organized around a specific topic
(e.g., Education, the Environment of the Lowcountry, Plantation
Culture, Gullah, the Caribbean Origins of the Lowcountry). This
interdisciplinary course will allow a student to explore an area of
specific interest.

HIST-630—Special Topics in Peace, War, and Diplomacy
Three Credit Hours
Examples include The Diplomacy of the American Revolution,
Disarmament during the 1920s, etc. This course may be offered as
HIST 660 (3) for topics in European history and as HIST 680 (3) for
topics in Asian, African, or Latin American history.

HIST-640—Special Topics in European History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include Social and Cultural History, the Scientific
Revolution, the Age of Louis XIV, etc.

HIST-650—Special Topics in British History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include The English Reformation, the English Civil War,
the Victorian Age, etc.

HIST-670—Special Topics in Asian/African/ Latin American
History
Three Credit Hours
A course that concentrates upon an important historical period or
topic within one of four principal regions: Latin America and the
Caribbean, Asia, Africa, or the Middle East.

HIST-691—Historiography
Three Credit Hours
The core course. Examines various methods of gathering historical
data and issues of conceptualization and interpretation. The course
thus seeks to develop in students critical awareness and expertise
based on familiarity with a variety of historical techniques, methods,
and concepts.

HIST-710—Research Seminar in U.S. History
Three Credit Hours
A topical seminar that focuses on a central historical problem with a
major research paper required. Primary sources are utilized whenever
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possible.

HIST-720—Research Seminar in Lowcountry Studies
Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary seminar designed to acquaint students with the
historical methods necessary to pursue successfully a research topic.
This will entail an introduction to primary sources.

HIST-740—Research Seminar in European History
Three Credit Hours
A topical seminar focused upon a central historical problem with a
major research paper required.

HIST-760—Research Seminar in Asian/ African/Latin American History
Three Credit Hours
A topical seminar focused upon a central historical problem within
one of four principal regions: Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia,
Africa, or the Middle East. A major research paper will be required.

HIST-770—Independent Study in History
Three Credit Hours
Repeatable once.

HIST-801-802—Master’s Thesis
Six Credit Hours
*These 500-level special topics courses are designed primarily for
the brief summer terms each with an enrollment of up to twenty
(20) students. Lectures are accompanied by some discussion of the
readings, and usually a short paper of 10 to 15 pages is required.
In contrast, the comparable 600-level special topics courses (i.e.,
HIST-610, 630, 640, and 670) are restricted to fifteen (15) M.A.
students and normally are conducted as seminars with discussions
of assigned readings in the scholarly literature. Emphasis is placed
upon the analysis and synthesis of diverse historical materials, and
a longer research paper of 20 to 25 pages is required on a suitable
topic in the historiography of the field. In general, these distinctions
in size, methodology, and assignments apply to all 500 and 600-level
courses.

Courses for the MAT Degree:
HIST-560—History of the Non-Western World
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the histories of East Asia, Meso-America,
the Middle East, South Asia, and Sub-Sahara Africa. It examines the development of each area’s political, social, and cultural
traditions and institutions. Close attention is devoted to social
values, reilgious beliefts, and cultural practices. Particular emphasis is given to how contact with the West irrevocably altered
each region. (This course does not count towards the requirements for the M.A. in History.)
HIST-594—Historiography for Social Studies Teachers
Three Credit Hours
Designed for social studies and history teachers in the secondary and middle schools, this course seeks to familiarize students
with the history of historical writing and the tools of a practicing historian. The course will examine the various methods of
gathering historical data and conceptualizing and interpreting

�historical information. (This course does not count towards the
requirements for the M.A. in History.)
HIST-692—Teaching of History and Social Sciences
Three Credit Hours
Organization, methods, and procedures for teaching history and the
social studies in the secondary and middle schools.

Department of Psychology
Graduate Programs
The Department of Psychology offers two graduate psychology
programs, one in Clinical Counseling (MA only) and the other in
School Psychology (MA and Ed.S.). The two programs share 27 credit
hours. These courses reflect the Department’s recognition that all
branches of psychology revolve around a common knowledge base
with specializations being an extension beyond that base.
The Department of Psychology espouses a philosophical perspective
of training and practice that stresses an empirical and applied
approach to addressing psychosocial problems of clients. Most
faculty members are engaged in clinical practice, research efforts,
or both. Faculty members’ activities are guided by a scientistpractitioner model, which emphasizes a scholarly approach to
applications of psychology.
The Clinical Counseling program offers graduate education at the
master’s degree level for those interested in becoming professional
counselors in community agencies, including college counseling
centers, hospitals, mental health, and social services agencies.
The program is accredited by the State Department of Education
in South Carolina and the Masters in Psychology Accreditation
Council (MPAC), and it is a member of the Council of Applied
Masters Programs in Psychology (CAMPP). Students enrolled in
the Clinical Counseling program work to achieve a Master of Arts
in Psychology degree by completing a total of 54 credit hours. The
program includes 30 credit hours of core courses, 12 hours of
advanced courses, 3 hours of electives, and 9 hours of field work.
Field work is completed in agencies throughout the tri-county
area and involves a 150-hour practicum and 600-hour internship.
Students completing the Clinical Counseling program meet the
educational requirements for licensure as Professional Counselors
in South Carolina.
The School Psychology program is built around the model of
the data-based problem-solver at the individual, organizational,
and systems levels in schools, with an emphasis on the efficacy of
outcomes for clients served. The program involves 75-semester
hours of credit, and it leads to the Education Specialist (Ed.S.)
degree and certification as a “School Psychologist II” in South
Carolina and National Certification as a School Psychologist. The
School Psychology program is fully accredited by the National
Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Students can apply for
the award of a Master of Arts in Psychology degree after completing
39 semester hours from the School Psychology Program of Studies
and receiving the approval of the Director of the School Psychology
program and the Head of the Department of Psychology. PSYC
599, Thesis, MUST be completed as part of those 39 hours. It
should be noted that students are not eligible for certification as a
school psychologist at the Masters level (i.e., this is not a terminal
degree). Information regarding both of these programs can be found
on The Citadel’s Psychology Department website at
www.citadel.edu/academics/psyc/.

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�Master of Arts in Psychology:
Clinical Counseling
Department of Psychology, 843-953-5320
Dr. William G. Johnson
will.johnson@citadel.edu

Mission Statement:
The mission of the Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical
Counseling program at The Citadel is to prepare students to
become scholarly practitioners of psychosocial counseling in
community agencies, including college counseling centers,
hospitals, mental health centers, and social services agencies.
The program emphasizes the application of theories of human
development, psychopathology, and behavior change to
psychosocial problems of a diverse population of individuals
and families seeking mental health services in the community.
The program’s model blends didactic and experiential training
to facilitate students’ ability to utilize an empirical approach to
assessment, goal development, intervention, and evaluation of
services for a wide range of individuals and families experiencing
a variety of psychosocial difficulties. It is the expectation of the
program that students will be trained to be competent and ethical
professional service providers who will apply a scholarly perspective
as well as compassion and caring to their work.

Admission Requirements:
Admission to the Clinical Counseling Program is based on a
competitive review of all application materials. All applicants must
request admission packets from CGC and submit for review:
1.

2.

3.
4.
5.

An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university. Minimum requirements
for consideration include an overall undergraduate grade
point average of 3.0 (or graduate grade point average of 3.0)
and 12 credit hours in psychology. A score of 600 on the
GRE Subject Examination in Psychology is acceptable in
lieu of the credit hour requirement;
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score of 1000
(minimum of 450 on verbal and quantitative section) or a
score of 410 or higher on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT).
Current within five years of application;
A completed admissions questionnaire;
Two letters of reference.
Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to the The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.

Students requesting a transfer from another Master’s program
must provide documentation of a GRE or MAT score (copies are
acceptable) in order to complete requirements for application to
the Program.
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Application materials can be requested from The Citadel Graduate
College, The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina 29409: (843)
953-5089 or online at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege. All
application requirements must be met and materials submitted to
The Citadel Graduate College by March 15 to be considered for
fall admission in the Clinical Counseling Program.

Program Requirements:
The Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical Counseling curriculum
provides instruction in the theory and practice of counseling from
a psychological perspective. The curriculum consists of a total of 54
credit hours, including 30 credit hours of core courses, 12 hours
of advanced courses, 3 hour elective, and 9 hours of fieldwork.
Fieldwork is completed in agencies throughout the tri-county
area and involves a 150-hour practicum and 600-hour internship.
Students who successfully complete this program (and take Career
Counseling as one of their elective courses) meet the educational
requirements for professional licensure as a Professional Counselor
in South Carolina. The program addresses the development of
counseling skills in a variety of treatment modalities, including
individual, family and group. While some graduates have sought
and gained admission to doctoral programs, the program is designed
as a terminal masters degree program. The program is a member
of the Council of Applied Master’s Programs in Psychology and
is accredited by the Masters in Psychology Accreditation Council.
Students must abide by the Ethical Principles of Psychologists
and Code of Conduct of the American Psychological Association
throughout their enrollment.
The MA degree will be conferred on students who have successfully
completed the requirements of the program with a minimum GPA
of 3.0. For the elective thesis option, a written presentation as well
as oral defense of the student’s research before a faculty committee is
required. All students must successfully complete a comprehensive
examination after completing their ten core courses (see below) and
must complete a written and oral presentation of a case study for
a panel of faculty members as part of the internship requirement
in order to complete the program. Students must complete all
course requirements within a 5-year period from the date of initial
enrollment. No more than 12 hours of graduate credit taken as nondegree-seeking student will be applied toward program requirements.

Required Program for Clinical Counseling
Students:
Core Courses:
Course
PSYC-500
PSYC-501
PSYC-507
PSYC-508
PSYC-514
PSYC-523
PSYC-525
PSYC-549
PSYC-553
PSYC-561

Credit
Human Growth and Development , 3 hours.
Principles of Cognitive and Behavioral Change,
3 hours
General Psychopathology: Assessment and
Differential Diagnosis, 3 hours
Counseling and Personality Theories, 3 hours
Ethics and Mental Health Law, 3 hours
Statistics and Research Design, 3 hours
Basic Counseling Techniques, 3 hours
Applied Measurement Techniques, 3 hours
Introduction to Family Dynamics, 3 hours
Social-multicultural Perspectives, 3 hours

�Students completing the Clinical Counseling curriculum must
complete a comprehensive examination successfully to be
permitted to take the following Advanced Courses:

Advanced Courses:
Course
PSYC-552
PSYC-611
PSYC-643
PSYC-644
PSYC-629
PSYC-651
PSYC-652
Electives:
PSYC-557
PSYC-602
PSYC-603
PSYC-555
PHED-511
EDUC-550

Credit
Group Counseling Techniques, 3 hours
Clinical and Professional Issues in Counseling,
3 hours
Contemporary Psychological Assessment and .
Psychotherapy, 3 hours
Advanced Counseling Techniques, 3 hours
Practicum: Clinical Counseling, 3 hours
Internship I, 3 hours
Internship II, 3 hours
Counseling &amp; Psychotherapy for Couples,
3 hours
Social and Biological Basis of Child and
Adolescent Behavior, 3 hours
Affective and Cognitive Interventions:
Child/Adolescent, 3 hours
Special Topics: Alcohol and Substance
Abuse Counseling, 3 hours
Special Topics: Sports Psychology, 3 hours
Career Counseling, 3 hours (Required for ......
Licensed Professional Counselor)

Field Placement Requirements:
Clinical Counseling students complete one 150-hour practicum
and one 600-hour internship providing clinical services in a
community agency subsequent to successful completion of PSYC643 and PSYC 552. Field placement opportunities are available
in many agencies within the tri-county area and are listed on the
website. Field placement sites may require a background check
prior to beginning training.
Students who have completed graduate work elsewhere but who
desire admission to one of the Clinical Counseling practicum/
internships for licensure or professional development reasons must
receive formal approval by the Clinical Counseling Committee.
Additionally, such students will be required to take the following
three courses at The Citadel prior to admission to practicum:
PSYC-508 Counseling and Personality Theories
PSYC-552 Group Counseling Techniques
PSYC-643 Contemporary Psychological Assessment and
Psychotherapy
PSYC-644 Advanced Counseling Techniques
The Citadel has adopted this policy because of its ethical
responsibilities to practicum agencies, the clients of the agencies,
and to the students. Without this background of experience with
students, The Citadel is not in a viable position to attest to the
student’s readiness for the practicum/internship placement.

Specialist in Education in School
Psychology
Department of Psychology, 843-953-5320
Dr. Kerry Lassiter, lassiterk@citadel.edu

Mission:
The mission of the Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) program in
School Psychology is to prepare students to become scientist
practitioners. This model sees the school psychologist as a databased problem solver at the individual, the group, and the systems
level. The concept includes the interaction of the student in the
classroom, the school system, the family and the community.
The Ed.S. degree emphasizes application of psychological
principles, knowledge, and skills in relating to the process and
problems of education. The program is approved by the South
Carolina Department of Education, and graduates are eligible for
certification at the School Psychologist II level in South Carolina.
The program is also approved by the National Association of School
Psychologists (NASP, 2003).

Admission Requirements:
Admission to the School Psychology Program is based on a
competitive review of application materials. All applicants must
submit for review:
1. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate and graduate work directly from an
accredited college or university. Minimum requirements for
consideration include an overall undergraduate grade point
average of 3.0 (or graduate grade point average of 3.0);
2. A current (within five years of application) Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) score of at least 1000 (minimum of 450
on each section). The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) can be
substituted for GRE scores with prior permission from the
Coordinator of Admissions (953-5320). A score of at least
410 or higher on the MAT is required.
3. A completed admissions questionnaire (www.citadel.edu/
graduatecollege/forms;
4. Two letters of reference;
5. Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to the The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
Application materials can be requested from The Citadel Graduate
College, The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina 29409: (843) 9535089 or online at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege. All application
requirements must be completed and materials submitted to The
Citadel Graduate College by February 1st.

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�Program Requirements:
The Ed.S. degree in School Psychology consists of 75 semester
hours with 4 interacting components:
1. Core knowledge courses focusing on psychological foundations
with emphasis on the role, functions, and scope of the profession of
school psychology (30 hours).
a. PSYC 500: Human Growth and Development
b. PSYC 501: Principles of Behavior and Cognitive
Change
c. PSYC 507: General Psychopathology:Assessment &amp;
Differential Diagnosis
d. PSYC 508: Counseling and Personality Theories
e. PSYC 512: Ethics, Roles, &amp; Law
f. PSYC 523: Statistics &amp; Research Design
g. PSYC 525: Basic Counseling Techniques
h. PSYC 549: Applied Measurement Techniques
i. PSYC 553: Introduction to Family Dynamics
j. PSYC 561: Social-multicultural Perspectives
2. Advanced knowledge and skills courses which emphasize the
knowledge and skills more specific to educational settings (30
hours).
a. PSYC 502: Psychological &amp; Educational
Exceptionalities:Child/Adolescent
b. PSYC 503: Objective Assessment
c. PSYC 504: Special Techniques in Assessment
d. PSYC 505: Personality, Social, &amp; Emotional
Assessment
e. PSYC 602: Social &amp; Biological Basis of Child
&amp;Adolescent Behavior
f. PSYC 605: Systems Theory &amp; Consultation:
Prevention and Intervention*
g. PSYC 606: Educational Interventions*
h. PSYC 607: Behavioral and Emotional Interventions*
i. PSYC 612: Reading Assessment and Interventions
j. PSYC 620: Contemporary Issues in School Psychology
*Course taught in conjunction with Practicum in Consultation.
Students are required to complete a consultation project in the
public schools.
3. Courses critical to functioning as a data-based problem-solver
which provide supervised, hands-on training in assessment and
intervention skills within school settings (12 hours).
Prerequisite: Students can not begin this block of courses until
they have officially been admitted into the School Psychology
Program and completed all prerequisites.
a. PSYC 615: Practicum in School Psychology I
b. PSYC 616: Practicum in School Psychology II
c. PSYC 617: Consultation &amp; Intervention Practicum I
d. PSYC 618: Consultation &amp; Intervention Practicum II
e. PSYC 621: Internship in School Psychology I
f. PSYC 622: Internship in School Psychology II
*NOTE: PSYC 615/617 &amp; 616/618 are co-requisites
4. Experience as a scientist practitioner in gathering and analyzing
data (3 hours).
a. PSYC 599: Thesis (must be completed prior to award
of the M.A.)
Students in the School Psychology program who successfully complete
the 75 semester hours and other Program requirements (see Handbook
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of School Psychology) are awarded the Ed.S. degree. Students must
complete all course requirements within a 5-year period from the date
of initial enrollment. Internship requirements must be completed
within 2 years of the completion of course work or 7 years from
date of initial enrollment. Students may apply for a Master of Arts
in Psychology degree after completion of 39 semester hours from
the School Psychology Program of Studies, 3 of which must be the
thesis.

Field-Based Placement Requirements:
School Psychology students must complete all course work before
placement in an internship setting (including thesis). Students
will be required to spend a minimum of 1200 clock hours in a
supervised internship and complete these hours within 2 years.
To meet South Carolina requirements, students who plan to
complete an internship must apply through the South Carolina
Department of Education (SCDOE) for an internship certificate.
Further, to meet these requirements, internship candidates must
submit an Application for Internship, Teacher Certification
Application, SCDOE required fees, a copy of their social security
card, and fingerprints for FBI/SLED background check to the
Internship Coordinator of School Psychology for submission to the
SCDOE by the deadline for the intended semester of Internship
(January 15 fo Fall Semester internship and May 1 for Spring
internship).
Other field-based experiences may require a criminal background
check prior to field placement.

Program Sequence:
PSYC 503, 504, 505, and 615/616 must be taken in prescribed
sequence, with each course building on the preceding one
incrementally. The intervention courses (PSYC 605, 606, 607
and 617/618) must be completed prior to (or taken concurrently
with) PSYC 615/616 (Practicum in School Psychology I/II) to allow
for further practical experience with intervention skills within
the schools. Please note that ALL full-time school psychology
students must be enrolled in PSYC 503 during their first Fall
semester enrolled in order to avoid an extension of their course
work by one year.

Attendance Policy:
The Catalog of The Citadel Graduate College delineates a general
policy regarding class attendance. Students are expected to be familiar
with this general attendance policy. Unless stated differently in course
syllabi, this general policy is in effect and course instructors can fail
a student who misses more than 20% of classes.
The Graduate program in School Psychology is, by its nature, an
applied practitioner program leading to anticipated passing scores on
the PRAXIS II and certification as a practicing School Psychologist in
South Carolina. A number of the courses are designed to facilitate
the acquisition of hands-on experiences with various diagnostic,
evaluation, and intervention techniques where skill acquisition is
based on instructor demonstrations and modeling, guided individual
and group practice and participation by the student, role playing,

�and group activities, such as simulations, that build the necessary
foundations for the acquisition of the basic skills necessary to the
practice of the profession of School Psychology. In these courses,
a strict absence policy has been adopted by the Program to ensure
that learning experiences are not compromised. Specifically, those
courses that fall under this absence policy are as follows: PSYC 503,
PSYC 504, PSYC 505, PSYC 512, PSYC 615/616, PSYC 617/618,
PSYC 605, PSYC 606, PSYC 621, and PSYC 622. Students enrolled
in these classes are advised to consult their syllabus and instructor
for more specific details

Course Descriptions:
PSYC-500—Human Growth and Development
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the principles of human development with
emphasis on the contributions of biological, social, psychological,
and multicultural influences as applied to an understanding of
cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development across the
life-span. Particular emphasis will be given to the psychobiological
nature and social context of development as well as cultural and
ethnic variations impacting on developmental processes.

PSYC-501—Principles of Behavior and Cognitive Change
Three Credit Hours
This course will provide a systematic review of key concepts and
principles of contemporary behavior and social learning theory.
This material serves as a backdrop for an examination of a functional
analytic approach to behavioral assessment and cognitive-behavioral
therapeutic interventions. The theoretical rationale and empirical
basis of traditional and more recently developed cognitive-behavioral
interventions will be reviewed. Examples of these interventions
include exposure techniques, contingency management, child-parent
training, social skills training, cognitive therapy interventions,
motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy,
mindfulness, and dialectical behavioral therapy.

PSYC-502—Psychological and Educational Exceptionalities:
Children and Adolescents
Three Credit Hours
This course is an overview of child and adolescent educational and
behavioral disorders. The course will focus on definition, etiology,
epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment/intervention. Overlap and
distinguishing characteristics of educationally and psychiatrically
defined disorders (e.g., DSM-IV) will be emphasized.

PSYC-503—Objective Assessment
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to data collection in the School Psychology
program’s data-based problem-solving model. It is an introduction
to the administration, scoring, and interpretation of measures
of intelligence and visual-motor abilities. The student will have
practical experiences in the use of appropriate instruments. Each
student must demonstrate proficiency with these instruments
with emphasis on utilizing this information within the data-based
problem-solving model, particularly the problem definition,
problem analysis and intervention planning stages.
Prerequisite: Officially admitted into School Psychology Program

PSYC-504—Special Techniques in Assessment
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to data collection in the School Psychology
program’s data-based problem-solving model. It is an advanced
assessment course, building on skills learned in PSYC503, where
students gain practical experience with intelligence, achievement,
visual-motor measures as well as adaptive behavior and preschool
assessment. Emphasis is on integrating information from all
sources (i.e., problem analysis)into information utilized in
intervention planning within the problem-solving model.
Prerequisite: Objective Assessment (PSYC 503).

PSYC-505—Personality, Social, and Emotional Assessment
Three Credit Hours
Students will have direct experiences in assessment and evaluation
with a focus on several diagnostic systems and methodologies
(e.g., DSM-IV, IDEA, etc.). Emphasis will be on acquiring and
interpreting information on behavior tendancies and styles with
special attention to school age children and youth. Students will
gain practical experience in the use and interpretation of objective,
projective, and observational techniques. Practical experiences
will be integrated with analysis of the literature relating to legal
issues, validity of data, and clinical studies. Emphasis will be on
utilization of such information in a model that emphasizes databased problem solving, planning and intervention at multiple
levels across systems.
Prerequisites: Objective Assessment (PSYC-503) and Special
Techniques in Assessment (PSYC-504).

PSYC-507—General Psychopathology Assessment and
Differential Diagnosis
Three Credit Hours
A study of the major mental illnesses delineated in DSM-IV. The
course will have a particular focus on differential and overlapping
symptomatology within and across major classes of disorders.
Models of assessment will be matched with specific symptom
patterns. Continuity and overlap of normal and deviant behavior
will be recognized. Additionally, students will examine the
etiological and epidemiological factors in psychopathology.

PSYC-508—Counseling and Personalities Theories
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide a balanced and systematic
study of the major counseling and personality theories. The
course will integrate personality theory (including assessment and
research techniques), and normal, and abnormal personality with
a particular emphasis on therapeutic application of the major
theories of counseling intervention.
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500).

PSYC-512—Ethics, Roles, and Law
Three Credit Hours
This course will provide a survey of the field of school psychology.
The role and function of the school psychologist, legal, ethical and
professional issues in school psychology will be topics covered in
this course. Field experiences, research methods and contemporary
trends in school psychology will also be addressed. Students
will be oriented to a data-based problem-solving model of school
psychology that is empirically driven and intervention focused
within an ecological framework. An important outcome for this
course is to foster participant’s dispositions towards appreciating
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�the diverse opportunities for school psychologists to positively
impact communities, and to value implementing best practices as a
school psychologist.

factors associated with groups; and methods/procedures used in
group counseling/psychotherapy.
Prerequisite: The student must have completed all core courses

PSYC-514— Ethics and Mental Health Law

PSYC-553—Introduction to Family Dynamics

Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide the Clinical Counseling student
with a broad overview of professional issues related to counseling,
including reference to current and historical role issues and
emphasis on matters of ethics and mental health law related to the
counseling profession. Particular attention will be
given to the examination of ethical principles and mental health
law relevant to the potential conflicts/dilemmas arising in the
course of counseling practice (e.g., suicide, homicide, role conflict,
multiple relationships, etc.). Issues specific to service delivery
to minorities and special populations will be addressed, as will
possible ethical conflicts arising within particular
counseling modalities (e.g., marital and family counseling, group
counseling).

Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to serve as an introduction to the various
schools of family therapy. Students will study the historical context
and underlying pragmatic assumptions inherent in the diverse schools.
Students will survey the major contributors to each theoretical
perspective and examine techniques unique to each perspective.
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Developement (PSYC-500).

PSYC-555—Special Topics in Psychology
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide service providers and students with
information and knowledge regarding contemporary psychological
and social problems. Various topics will be offered as the need arises.
This course varies across semesters. Students must obtain approval
from their advisor to include this course as an elective.

PSYC-523—Statistics and Research Design
Three Credit Hours
Course will focus on descriptive and inferential statistics as tools
for exploration of quantitative research methods. Students will
develop competence in generating basic research designs to answer
questions in schools, agencies, and practice.

PSYC-525—Basic Counseling Techniques
Three Credit Hours
Course focuses on fundamental skills of interviewing, assessment,
case conceptualization, and intervention. These preparatory skills
are taught through role-play and other practical approaches. The
course is practice-oriented and designed to assist the student in
developing professional skills. The student will be involved in
analyzing his or her own counseling style and performance.
Prerequisites: completion of all or concurrent registration in:
Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500), Principles
of Cognitive and Behavioral Change (PSYC-501), General
Psychopathology (PSYC-507), and Counseling and Personality
Theories (PSYC-508).

PSYC-549—Applied Measurement Techniques
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare students to become intelligent
users of assessment information within the clinical decision-making
process. The primary focus is on understanding the philosophical
and statistical properties of measurement instruments, developing
an understanding of the advantages and limitations of assessment
approaches, enhancing sensitivity to social and ethical issues in
assessment, and using an integrative approach for applying the
results of assessment to diagnosis and the clinical decision-making
process.

PSYC-552—Group Counseling Techniques
Three Credit Hours
This course provides students with an understanding of the role
of the group counseling/psychotherapy modality in therapeutic
settings. Focus is on the major components of group counseling/
psychotherapy, including: client selection and preparation for group;
attributes and behaviors of effective group counselors; group dynamics
and group processes; stages of group development; therapeutic
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PSYC-557—Counseling and Psychotherapy for Couples
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide an overview of the major theories of
relationship psychotherapy and technical interventions utilized within
the major approaches to couples counseling. The development aspects
of family and couples counseling will be reviewed and special course
topics will include spouse abuse, divorce mediation and adjustment,
and ethical considerations. The training activities provided in
this course will include diagnosis of family problems, assessment
techniques, case presentations, enactments, and other experimental
work. Video use and analysis are significant parts of the course.
Prerequisite: Family Dynamics (PSYC-553).

PSYC-561—Social-Multicultural Perspectives
Three Credit Hours
This course uses principles of social psychology to examine the
influences of cultural, ethnic, minority, gender, and life-styles on
psychological, educational and social development. Particular
attention will be focused on variations in experiences and perceptions
of individuals from divergent backgrounds as these impact on
educational and psychological environments. Students will be
provided practical experiences that will enable them to shift focus
from their own perspectives.
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Developement (PSYC-500).

PSYC-599—Thesis
Three Credit Hours
A supervised applied research project related to a topic or issue in
psychology. A prospectus, to be approved by the supervising faculty
member, shall detail the nature of the study and the methodology to
be used. The thesis shall be submitted according to designated format,
and its acceptance (and the award of credit) shall depend upon an
oral defense before departmental faculty. The student will also be
expected to submit the research for presentation at a state, regional,
or national psychology association meeting or equivalent.
Prerequisite: Completion of Statistics and Research Design (PSYC523).

�PSYC-602—Social and Biological Basis of Child and
Adolescent Behavior
Three Credit Hours
This course is an advanced course with a contemporary focus on
the child and adolescent with particular attention to biological and
social forces that shape development. Developmental processes will
be examined through a review of current research. Part of the course
will focus on cultural/technological forces (e.g., computers, television,
video games) which are particularly important to today’s youth and
which are important forces impacting on development.
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Developement (PSYC-500).

PSYC-605—System Theory and Consultation: Prevention and
Intervention
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to the intervention stage of the School Psychology
program’s data-based problem-solver model. School psychology
students will develop skills in systems theory and intervention,
consultation, and alternative delivery services to schools. Traditional
test-and-place perceptions will be replaced with perceptions based on
the principles of prevention, consultation, alternative intervention
methods, and intervention progress monitoring. Students will
cover systems theories and models of consultation to include mental
health consultation, behavioral consultation, organizational change,
and collaborative decision-making as well as primary/secondary
prevention methods with a focus on the learning and psychology of
the school age child/adolescent. Interventions that promote positive
school cultures will be examined across classroom, school, family, and
community systems.
Prerequisite: Ethics, Roles and Law (PSYC-512).
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology I (PSYC 615) and
Practicum in Consultation and Intervention I (PSYC 617)

PSYC-606—Academic Interventions
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to the School Psychology program’s databased problem-solving model and emphasizes a multi-tiered model
including primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention (e.g., Response
to Intervention; RTI). It is an applied course for school psychologistsin-training designed to develop skills in designing, implementing, and
evaluating evidence-based interventions that improve the academic
achievement of primary and secondary school students. The course
will cover curriculum-based assessment (CBA) and measurement
(CBM), collaborative problem-solving, and analysis of students’
academic strengths and needs. Emphasis will be placed on linking
assessment data to development of appropriate interventions designed
to address specific needs in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology I (PSYC 615) and
Practicum in Consultation and Intervention I (PSYC 617)
PSYC-607—Behavioral and Emotional Interventions
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to the School Psychology program’s data-based
problem-solving model. It is an applied course for school psychology
students designed to develop skills in designing, implementing, and
evaluating evidence-based interventions that improve the behavior and
emotional well-being of primary and secondary school students. The
course will cover behavioral principles and appropriate assessment
techniques, including systematic observation of behavioral and
functional behavioral assessment. Emphasis will be placed on linking
assessment data to development of appropriate interventions designed

to target specific needs related to internalizing and externalizing
behaviors. Crisis intervention and threat assessment will also be
addressed.
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology II (PSYC 616) and
Practicum in Consultation and Intervention II (PSYC 618)

PSYC-611—Clinical and Professional Issues in Counseling
Three Credit Hours
Counseling does not occur in a vacuum and clinical counselors
working within the community must possess basic knowledge of a
number of topics that affect the provision of care to clients. This
course addresses a number of topics that relate to the practice
of counseling. Topics to be addressed include: 1) licensure and
professional development; 2) advanced personality theory with
a focus on assessment and treatment of personality disorders; 3)
psychopharmacology for the non-physician; and 4) use of empirically
validated treatments.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed all core courses and
passed comprehensive examination.
PS YC-612 — R eading Assessment and Inter vention: A
Neuropsychological Perspective
Three Credit Hours
Students will learn to evaluate the reading ability of children and
youth using both qualitative and quantitative assessment techniques.
This course will emphasize diagnosis leading to scientifically validated
instructional interventions. Reading problems will be couched in a
neuropsychological framework and will be consistent with the DSM
and IDEA. Students will learn how to incorporate assessment data
with existing psychological data on the person served to generate a
more complete psychological profile. Students will also learn how
to incorporate assessment data within a response to programs and
methods of instruction used to prevent reading problems before they
occur will also be reviewed.
Corequisites: Practicum in Consultation and Intervention: I and
II (PSYC 616/618)
PSYC-615/616 —Practicum in School Psychology: I and II
Two Credit Hours each
These practica courses are part of the final “capping off” of students
before they begin professional school psychology internships.
Applying the data-based problem-solving model, students will engage
in the administration and scoring of traditional and alternative
measures of intelligence, achievement, adaptive behavior, visualperceptual, and socio-emotional functioning that are commonly used
by school psychologists. Students will apply data to problem analysis
and recommend or implement appropriate interventions, monitor
the effectiveness of the interventions, and adhere to standards of
best practice in school psychology. Students will experience various
roles frequently expected of school psychologists in public schools or
affiliated agencies with supervision provided by practicing certified/
licensed psychologists.
Corequisites: Practicum in Consultation and Intervention: I and II
Course (PSYC-617/618)
Prerequisites: Objective Assessment (PSYC 503), Special Techniques
in Assessment (PSYC 504), and Personality, Social, and Emotional
Assessment (PSYC 505).

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�PSYC-617/618 —Practicum in Consultation and Intervention:

I and II
One Credit Hour Each
These practica courses involve the application of principles and theories
of consultation and intervention through field-based experiences.
Students will learn to employ empirically-based treatments and
to evaluate innovative treatment programs applied to a variety of
children and conditions. Intervention and prevention programs
will target multiple levels within the placement site, including the
individual student, classroom, school, and/or system. Demonstration
of learning and skill will be exhibited in the development of case
studies involving children experiencing academic and/or emotional
difficulties. Through these case studies, students will combine
the scientist-practitioner model with a data-based problem solving
approach to intervene with children in need of school psychology
intervention.
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology: I and II (PSYC615/616).
Prerequisites: Objective Assessment (PSYC 503), Special Techniques
in Assessment (PSYC 504), and Personality, Social, and Emotional
Assessment (PSYC 505).
PSYC-620—Contemporary Issues in School Psychology
Three Credit Hours
This course provided an in-depth study of current issues and research
in school psychology. Course content will cover contemporary
issues in the field that impact the school psychologist’s ability to
competently and effectively deliver services, as well as review methods
and procedures involved in assessing institutional programs (i.e.,
program evaluation, implementation and efficacy).

PSYC-621/622—Internship in School Psychology: I and II
Three Credit Hours Each
A field placement in school psychology utilizing either a clinic setting
(for no more than half the internship) and/or a public school setting
in which the student works under the direct supervision of a certified
school psychologist in conjunction with The Citadel Coordinator of
School Psychology Practicum and Internships. Internship training
represents the cumulative experience and the synthesis of all course
work and practice. The goal is to prepare the intern for independent
function as a school psychologist, i.e., data-based problem-solver,
capable of providing a full range of services with a multiculturally
diverse client population. Students are required to complete
1200 clock hours (PSYC-621 and 622) of supervised internship
experience.
Prerequisite: Completion of all other course work for the Ed.S. degree
(including thesis).

PSYC-629—Practicum: Clinical Counseling
Three Credit Hours
This course is a supervised field experience for community counseling
students who are at the end of their program. The practicum consists
of 150 hours of work within a community agency. In addition to
working with clients in the community, students experience individual
and group supervision that emphasizes case conceptualization and
the use of intervention strategies. The practicum course integrates
previous course experiences with counseling skills. The student will
complete a comprehensive case study integrating theory, research,
and practical issues in the treatment of a client seen during the
practicum experience.
Prerequisites: Completion of all prior course work (may take elective
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with Practicum). Note that permission of advisor is required during the
semester prior to enrollment in the course. Registration is contingent
upon advisor approval based upon successful completion
of coursework and demonstration of readiness to function in a
professional role in the community.

PSYC-643—Contemporary Psychological Assessment and
Psychotherapy
Three Credit Hours
This course integrates clinical assessment, case conceptualization, and
treatment planning and evaluation. The emphasis on assessment
highlights specific, focused procedures for common clinical problems.
Interview methods, self-report instruments, and self-monitoring
among others will be considered for their psychometric characteristics,
clinical utility, and practicality. Case conceptualization will integrate
the results of the assessment process with current conceptual and
empirical literature on etiology and treatment. The course includes
practical exercises in the assessment, conceptualization, and treatment
for the most common clinical problems.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed all core courses and
passed comprehensive examination.

PSYC-644—Advanced Counseling Techniques
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare clinical counseling students for
the practicum experience. The student will implement and apply
previous learning of theory, techniques, and understanding of the
therapeutic process through experiential and didactic methods.
The student will develop increased knowledge of the counseling
process, including assessment, case conceptualization, diagnostics,
and intervention strategies. The student will complete a
comprehensive case study integrating theory, research, and practical
issues in the “treatment” of a simulated client.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed all core courses and
passed comprehensive examination.

PSYC-651/652—Internship: Clinical Counseling
Three Credit Hours Each
The internship is a supervised field experience consisting of 600 hours
of work in a community agency. It involves continued refinement of
counseling skills developed over the course of the student’s program.
The student will complete and present a comprehensive case study
integrating theory, research, and practical issues in the treatment of
a client seen during the internship experience.
Prerequisites: Completion of all prior course work (may take elective
with Practicum). Note that permission of advisor is required during
the semester prior to enrollment in the course. Registration is
contingent upon advisor approval based upon successful completion
of coursework and demonstration of ability to function in a
professional role in the community.
Prerequisite: Completion of all prior course work, including Practicum
(may take elective with Internship)

�Master of Arts in Social Science
Department of Political Science
&amp; Criminal Justice, 843-953-5069
Dr. Terry Mays, terry.mays@citadel.edu
Mission Statement:
The degree is designed to allow students to advance their knowledge
of the social sciences through an interdisciplinary study of political
science, criminal justice, sociology, anthropology, psychology, and
related disciplines.
This program offers students the opportunity to acquire a broad
interdisciplinary background in the social sciences and includes
a familiarization with the perspectives, processes, and methods
used in the study of social phenomena. Designed for students and
professionals from all walks of life, the program allows one to tailor
the emphasis of the course of study to fit a variety of individual and
career interests.

3.

courses the Department offers.
Cluster B: Electives (15 hours)
Students should select five courses from those listed in
this cluster, three of which must be Psychology graduate
courses (9 hours). Other courses may be used as electives
with the permission of the Departmental Graduate
Director.

* Courses taught by the Department of Political Science and
Criminal Justice and designated as leadership subject application
courses for the Graduate Certificate in Leadership may not
count simultaneously as Cluster A and B courses for the MASS
degree program. Those in the MASS program who are dual
enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Leadership may opt to
have the course count within the Cluster B as their leadership
subject application requirement but not simultaneously as a
Cluster A requirement. Courses taught by the Department
of Political Science and Criminal Justice and designated
as leadership subject application will count as a Cluster A
requirement for those in the MASS degree program and not
dual enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Leadership. Please
see page 106 for information about the Graduate Certificate in
Leadership.

Admission Requirements:
1.

2.
3.

4.

Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to the
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room
101.
An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university attended.
All students must successfully complete either the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT). It must be current within five
years of application. The minimum for the GRE is
a verbal and quantitative combination of 900. The
minimum for the MAT is a score of 396. Individuals
who fail to meet the minimum score requirement
may be admitted to regular student status with a
recommendation of the CGC Dean upon the completion
of eight hours of work with a minimum grade point
average of 3.25.
Completed program of study with advisor.

Required Program:
The Master of Arts in Social Science is a 36 credit hour program
consisting of the following requirements:
1.

2.

Required Core (6 hours)
PSCI 500/ CRMJ 500 Seminar in Social Science
PSCI 501/ CRMJ 501 Research Methods in Social
Science
*NOTE: these 6 hours must be included in the first 12
hours taken in the program.
Cluster A: Foundation Courses (15 hours)
Students should select five courses from any political
science, criminal justice, sociology, or anthropology

List of Courses: (Cluster B)
PSYC 500
PSYC 501
PSYC 507
PSYC 508
PSYC 553
PSYC 555
PSYC 561
PSYC 570

Human Growth and Development
Principles of Cognitive &amp; Behavioral Change
*With Instructor Permission Only
General Psychopathology
*With Instructor Permission Only
Counseling and Personality Theories
*With Instructor Permission Only
Introduction to Family Dynamics
Special Topics in Psychology
*With Instructor Permission Only
Social-Multicultural Perspectives
Social and Cognitive Foundations of
Interpersonal Behavior

BADM 704
BADM 713

Foundations of Economics
Communication for Leadership

EDUC 500
EDUC 561
EDUC 600

Foundations of American Education
Counseling Diverse Populations
Professional Negotiations

EDUC 512
EDUC 516
EDUC 520
EDUC 521
ENGL 530
ENGL 535
ENGL 558
ENGL 570
ENGL 571
ENGL 572
ENGL 573

Southern Literature
Continental Literature
Survey of World Literature I
Survey of World Literature II
Special Topics in the Humanities
African-American Literature
Technical and Professional Writing
Topics in African-American Literary Genres
Topics in African-American Literary Periods
Topics in Major African-American Writers
Special Topics in African-American Literature

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�GEOG 511

World Geography

Any 500 level History course EXCEPT:
HIST 560 History of Non-Western World (MAT only)
HIST 594 Historiography for Social Science Teachers
(MAT only)
HESS 502
HESS 503
HESS 504

Drug and Substance Abuse
Human Sexuality
Public Health

Total: Thirty six (36) hours.

Course Descriptions: (Cluster A)
PSCI-500/CRMJ-500—Seminar in Social Science
Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary introduction to the social sciences with an
emphasis on the perspectives and patterns of inquiry of several
subfields. This course surveys the empirical and theoretical
contributions of different social science disciplines in order to provide
a fundamental understanding of the dynamics of individual and group
behavior. Topics include ethics, social science methodology, and the
key criticisms of these methods.

PSCI-501/CRMJ-501—Research Methods in Social Science
Three Credit Hours
An examination of methods in the scientific study of social
phenomena with emphasis given to the systematic study of society
and contemporary research problem in the social sciences, including
research design, data collection, data analysis, and computer
applications.

PSCI-502—The American Federal System
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the origins of and the relationships
between the national government and the state and local
governments. Topics covered will include the nature of the federal
system and overviews of the functions and powers of the national
and state and local governments. Particular attention will be given
to an evaluation of the policy-making process through a study of
one or more policy areas such as urban policy, welfare policy, and
environmental policy.

PSCI-503—The Politics of American Democracy: Political Behavior, Interest Groups, and Political Parties
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the political process in the United States,
including an analysis of public opinion, the mass media, political
parties, interest groups, voting behavior, and elections. It will
incorporate an introduction to the basic methods of data analysis
in order to allow students to read and understand social science
literature.

PSCI-505—Instructional Approaches to Social Sciences
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide an overview of the social sciences,
to show how they differ from the humanities and the natural sciences,
to review how the scientific approach and the scientific method may
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be applied to the study of social sciences, and to introduce students
to a variety of pedagogical techniques; special emphasis will be given
to the use of technology in the teaching of the social sciences and
will include instruction on the use of the internet, on the gathering
and analysis of social science data, and the utilization of simulations
in the classroom.

PSCI-506—Legislative Process
Three Credit Hours
A study of the organizations and procedures of a legislative body
with attention on its role in policy formation and its relationships
with other parts of a political and governmental system.

PSCI-507—American Presidency
Three Credit Hours
A study of the modern presidency with attention to its origin and
its historical and constitutional development. Emphasis is placed
on the examination of the various roles and functions of the
President and on an analysis of presidents in action.

PSCI-509—Urban Politics
Three Credit Hours
A survey of urban areas and their development with emphasis on
the politics of U.S. urban and suburban areas. Topics explored
through lectures, seminars and student-led discussions of the
professional literature include types of urban governance; urban
demographics; suburbanization and gentrification; “urban
sprawl”; the development of professionalized city planning; public
administration and finance; pluralist competition in city regimes;
race and politics; economic development; issues of federalism; and
city-county consolidation and state-city relations.

PSCI-510—Topics in Political Science
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics that fit the needs of students as well as the
specialized knowledge of the faculty. Topics could range from
stability and change in the American political system to the best
way to attain security in a nuclear-armed world.

PSCI-521—Advanced Placement: American Government
Three Credit Hours
This course reviews and examines the materials, methods,
and approaches utilized in organizing and teaching the high
school advanced placement course on American Government.
Successful completion of the course satisfies the state requirement
for certification to teach the advanced placement American
Government Course.

PSCI-561—Law and Legal Process
Three Credit Hours
A general survey of the American legal process (except for the
criminal justice process) with emphasis on the nature and function
of law, the organization of legal institutions (primarily the state and
federal judiciaries), an introduction to civil law and the civil justice
process, the roles of judges and lawyers, the judicial decisionmaking process, and the impact of court decisions.

�PSCI-570—The Civil Rights Movement
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the Civil Rights Movement from World War II
to the present with extended attention given to the critical period
from 1954 to 1965; the course will consider the impact of this
“civil rights decade” on American politics and political behavior
during the last third of the 20th century. Key events, organizations,
and personalities will be examined, and continuing issues (such
as affirmative action, majority-minority legislative districting,
and racial typing) will be discussed. Secondary analyses will be
supplemented by the use of videotapes, first-hand accounts, and
primary documents to enhance students’ understanding of the
movement and its effects.

study involves the analysis of diverse social control, legal, police,
court, correction, and juvenile systems from representative justice
approaches around the world. Variations among countries in crime
and deviance phenomena, as well as, comparative normative values,
practices, and ethics of justice system practitioners are explored.
Contemporary dilemmas and issues involving crime and criminal
justice practices among divergent justice schemes are discussed.

CRMJ-563— Criminal Evidence
Three Credit Hours
A graduate level discussion of types of evidence, collection of evidence,
the chain of custody, and procedures relating to its introduction into
judicial proceedings. Special attention is given to Fourth Amendment
constitutional issues and the changing nature of the judicial order.

PSCI-592—Political Theory
Three Credit Hours
Major theoretical writing from the ancient Greeks to the
present day with emphasis on a comparison of ideas and on the
relationships between theories and contemporary problems.

PSCI-662—Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties
Three Credit Hours
A study of the underlying and basic principles of the Constitution
as reflected in the leading decisions of the United States Supreme
Court with special attention directed to the Bill of Rights and the
Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments.

CRMJ-564— Juvenile Justice
Three Credit Hours
A study of juvenile delinquency and the operation of the
American juvenile justice system. The course explores classical
and contemporary theories of juvenile delinquency and status
offending, as well as the effects of family, peers, school, gang
affiliation, and drug usage on youthful offenders. In examining
the juvenile justice system, the course investigates the historical
development and individual operating components. (e.g., police,
courts, and corrections) of the system. Consideration is given
current and future issues involving youth and delinquency such as
curfew, boot camp, youth violence, drug usage, and court waiver.

CRMJ-510— Topics in Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of criminal
justice to fit the needs of students as well as the specialized
knowledge of the faculty.

CRMJ-560— Criminal Justice Agency Administration
Three Credit Hours
Seminar on the nature of criminal justice organizations, criminal
justice personnel, and group behavior in criminal justice
organizations. Organizational and management theories are
analyzed and applied to contemporary structure. Innovative
strategies are discussed, as is policy development consistent with
jurisdictional variables.

CRMJ-561— Drugs and Crime
Three Credit Hours
This course of study explores and analyzes issues involving drugs
and crime. Drug types, drug offenders, drug trafficking/global
smuggling, money/laundering, law enforcement/interdiction,
governmental response, domestic and international drug policy,
drug-crime correlation, drug testing, and the drug relationship
to other social problems are examined. Future trends and current
dilemmas are investigated regarding the effectiveness of law
enforcement, the “war on drugs”, and drug usage.

CRMJ-562— Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the ideology, structure, and justice processes
of various criminal justice systems in the United States, Europe,
Asia, Africa, Middle East and Latin America This comparative

CRMJ-565 Corrections
Three Credit Hours
An overview of the American correctional system including
prisons, jails, probation and parole. In addition to the historical
development of punishment and corrections, the course explores
issues involving the effectiveness of formal punishment, deterrence
effects, punishment types, and the death penalty. Discussions also
include prison inmate culture, prison gangs, prison life, inmate
civil rights and litigation, problems and dilemmas of early release,
probation, parole, and recidivism. Future trends and prospects for
an increasing prison and parole population are discussed.

CRMJ-566— Ethics in Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
A study of the role of justice, ethics, and ethical behavior in the
criminal justice process and practice. The course examines ethical
issues regarding the applications of law enforcement, law, courts,
and corrections in the justice mechanism. Consideration is given to
the function of ethical conduct in the rule of law, use of authority,
and exercises of governmental power in criminal justice. Ethical
dilemmas and practical applications are explored.

SOCI-501—Social Determinants of Modern Life
Three Credit Hours
This course explores some of the major determinants of group life
such as social structure, socialization, stratification, the major social
institutions, and social change. In addition, attention will center
upon population dynamics and migration and the effects which they
exert upon community life.

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�ANTH-501—Physical and Cultural Adaptations
Three Credit Hours
This course examines how humans have adapted to their unique
environments through cultural alterations and physical changes
to the body by looking at pre-1492 Native American peoples. The
development of human cultures are examined beginning with the
origins of the First Americans and tracing their migrations to the
various environments of North, Central, and South America for a
more in-depth look at the range of variability among living peoples.
The growth and development of human cultures are examined
from the movement of pre-1492 Native Americans as bands and
progressing through tribes to more advanced urban societies.

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�School of Science &amp;
Mathematics
Master of Arts:
• Biology
Master of Science:
• Computer Science
Master of Arts in
Education:
• Mathematics
Master of Science:
• Health, Exercise, &amp;
Sport Science

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�Master of Arts in Biology

Course Descriptions:
BIOL-502—Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

Department of Biology, 843-953-5203
Dr. Paul M. Rosenblum,
paul.rosenblum@citadel.edu
Mission Statement:
The Master of Arts in Biology degree is designed to advance
the knowledge of students in a variety of biological disciplines.
The purpose of this degree is to offer certified secondary school
teachers, business people and other professionals the opportunity
to advance their knowledge in the rapidly expanding discipline of
biology. For teachers, the degree enhances their ability to teach a
variety of courses within the discipline. For other professionals,
the program allows individuals to construct a program for
professional advancement in their field.

Admission Requirements:

Four Credit Hours
A study of the comparative anatomy of vertebrate animals.
Emphasis will be placed on the evolution of organ systems in
response to environmental pressures.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-505—Biometry
Three Credit Hours
This course will focus on methods and procedures for designing
experiments, gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data. Topics to be included are descriptive statistics, estimation, measurements of confidence and reliability, tests of significance,
measurements of relationship and correlation, and non-parametric analyses. In addition to lecture format, students will get
hands-on experience in data gathering, analyses using computer
statistical programs, statistical inference and decision making.
BIOL-506—Ecology

1.
2.
3.

4.

Complete and return application form along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee to the The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall room 101.
An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university attended.
All students must successfully complete either the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT). It must be current within five
years of application. The minimum for the GRE is
a verbal and quantitative combination of 900. The
minimum for the MAT is a raw score of 396. Individuals
who fail to meet the minimum score requirement
may be admitted to regular student status with a
recommendation of the CGC Dean upon the completion
of eight hours of work with a minimum grade point
average of 3.25.
Completed program of study with advisor.

Program Requirements:
The Master of Arts in Biology program requires a minimum of
eight graduate level courses totaling at least 32 credit hours. At
least 20 credit hours must be in biology courses chosen from the
list below. With the approval of the graduate advisor, students in
the M.A. in Biology program may apply up to 12 credit hours in
allied areas toward their graduation requirements. These allied
areas may include, but are not limited to, education, chemistry,
geology, psychology, and physics. Students admitted to the
program are not required to have an undergraduate major in
biology, however it is assumed that students have had at least eight
hours in college level biology courses. Prospective students who do
not have the recommended eight hours in undergraduate biology
must confer with the department head or graduate advisor prior to
beginning the program. All students must meet with the graduate
advisor prior to beginning their course of study. A copy of the
program of study will be sent to the CGC to allow admission.
When the student files for graduation, the final program of study
will be signed by the student and advisor and sent to CGC.
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Four Credit Hours
An introduction to the study of biological interrelationships and
the effects of the environment on the structure and function of
animal and plant systems. Laboratory will emphasize methods and
materials of ecological investigations.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-508—Genetics
Four Credit Hours
A study of inheritance, including Mendelian genetics, molecular
genetics, changes in chromosome structure and number,
cytogenetics, and population genetics.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-509—Marine Biology
Four Credit Hours
Lectures cover major ecological factors and the fundamentals of
oceanography. Laboratory work stresses familiarity with species,
taxonomic methods, sampling procedures, experimental design,
use of equipment, and data handling.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-510—Vertebrate Natural History
Four Credit Hours
An introduction to the classification, ecology, evolution, and
distribution of the vertebrates. Laboratory with emphasis on
identification and field study techniques, especially with respect to
the vertebrates of South Carolina.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-512—Descriptive Histology
Four Credit Hours
A detailed study of the chief types of animal tissues and a
description of the histology of organs. Laboratory work includes
microscopic study of cells, tissues, and organs of animals.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

�BIOL-514—The Vascular Flora of South Carolina
Four Credit Hours
An introductory study of the native vascular flora of South
Carolina, emphasizing the identification and collection of native
plants. The student will have practice in use of taxonomic keys
and in preparation of specimens.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-518—Ornithology
Four Credit Hours
A study of the structure, function, and ecology of birds. Field trips
and bird specimens will give students a working knowledge of birds
common to South Carolina.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-519—Economic Botany
Three Credit Hours
A course in economic botany devoted to the consideration of
plants which are useful or harmful to humans, their origins and
history, botanical relationships, chemical constituents that make
them economically important, and their role in prehistoric and
modern cultures and civilizations.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-526—Freshwater Biology
Four Credit Hours
The study of freshwater organisms and their environment.
Instruction will cover the biological diversity, ecological and
physiological adaptation, and the physical setting of freshwater
systems. Local systems of interest include large coastal rivers and
lakes, upper portions of estuaries, and old rice fields.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-531—Reproductive and Developmental Strategies
Four Credit Hours
A study of reproductive and developmental strategies used
across the phyla, this course will consider how the choices of the
reproducing adults affect the development and survival of the
offspring. The laboratory will include use of model systems to
investigate the theories discussed in lecture.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week

BIOL-601—Evolution of Animals
Three Credit Hours
A review of evolutionary principles and general morphology of the
animal kingdom.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-602—Morphological Survey of Plant Kingdoms
Four Credit Hours
An advanced course in comparative morphology, life history, and
phylogeny of the vascular and nonvascular plants. The laboratory
will include work on structural and developmental relationships
as applied to morphological and anatomical interpretations of the
vascular and nonvascular plants.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-603—General Physiology
Three Credit Hours
A study of the general principles of animal physiology. Emphasis
will be placed on cellular, tissue, and organ system function and

how these are integrated to allow the organism to respond and
succeed in its environment.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-604—Marine Invertebrates
Four Credit Hours
A study of marine invertebrates and their environment.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-605—Laboratory Methods in Biology
Four Credit Hours
An experience in laboratory preparation, participation, evaluation,
and supply sources for a series of general biology laboratory
exercises for the secondary or middle school level.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-606—Field Methods in Biology
Four Credit Hours
An examination of the methods used by field biologists
emphasizing experimental design, sampling techniques, and
data analysis. Classroom discussion will be supplemented by
practical field experience. Topics will include the measurement of
primary productivity, estimation of animal population size, plant
community composition and diversity, and the correlation of
environmental factors with species distribution. An effort will be
made to use procedures and field situations that are accessible to
local teachers.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-607—Microbiology
Four Credit Hours
General coverage of the anatomy, morphology, ecology, and
chemistry of microorganisms. The emphasis of the course will
be on bacteria, however, some time will be spent on the study of
fungi, viruses, richettsiae, and protozoans.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-609—Seminar in Environmental Studies
Three Credit Hours
A series of field trips, lectures, and other experiences designed
to develop an understanding of the environment as it affects
human well being now and in the future. This course is especially
designed for teachers and counselors, grades K-12, in all disciplines.
Classes will normally meet daily from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a
period of two weeks during a summer session. Outside fieldwork
is required.

BIOL-610—Special Topics in Biology
Variable Credit Hours
This course is designed for the study of specialized topics in
modern biology. The subject for each course will be announced.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-611—Graduate Research
Variable Credit Hours
Research problems in various areas of biology to introduce the
student to the planning and execution of research experimentation,
data analysis, and the presentation of research findings.
By arrangement; prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

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�BIOL-612—Cell and Molecular Biology
Three Credit Hours
An in-depth exploration of the cell surface, organelles, and
metabolism of different cell types. This course integrates cell
biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-621—Aquatic Toxicology
Four Credit Hours
An introduction to assessing the effects of toxic substances
on aquatic organisms and ecosystems. Topics include general
principles of toxicology, fate and transport models, quantitative
structure-activity relationships, single-species and community-level
toxicity measures, regulatory issues, and career opportunities.
Examples will be drawn from marine, freshwater, and brackishwater systems.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-624—Molecular Genetics and Recombinant DNA:
Theory, Practice and Issues
Three Credit Hours
The fundamental principles and applications of recombinant DNA
technology will be discussed and demonstrated. Emphasis will
be placed on sources and preparation of materials for classroom
activities. Societal issues involving recombinant DNA technology
will also be explored.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: two hours a week.

BIOL-631—Environmental Physiology
Three Credit Hours
This course will study the effects of such parameters as salinity,
oxygen, temperature and elevation or depth on animal physiology
and the adaptations made by animals to these environments.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: two hours a week.

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�Master of Science in Computer Science

2.

Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Dr. John I. Moore, Jr., Department Head,
843-953-5048, john.moore@citadel.edu
Dr. Margaret Francel, Program Director,
843-953-6987, margaret.francel@citadel.edu
Mission:
The M.S. in Computer Science is designed to offer professionals an
opportunity to attain an advanced degree in the computer science
field while upgrading their skills and knowledge. The computer
science program is a joint program with the College of Charleston.

Admission Requirements:
1.
2.

3.
4.

5.

6.

A completed graduate application form, along with an
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to the The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall room 101.
An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and
all other undergraduate or graduate work directly
from each accredited college and university. Students
admitted to the program are normally expected to have an
undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0.
Approval from the Program Director or Department
Head before registering for any graduate Computer
Science (CSCI) courses.
Completion of the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) with a minimum combined score of 1000 on the
verbal and quantitative sections of the general test and
a minimum score of 4.0 on the writing assessment. The
GRE must be current within five years of the application
for admission to the program.
Evidence of a command of spoken and written English
such as a TOEFL score of 550 paper-based, 79-80 internet
based or 213 computer-based (if English is not the native
language of citizenship).
Competency, demonstrated through coursework,
approved work experience, or a program administrated
competency exam, in the areas of basic Computer
Architecture, Object-oriented Programming, Discrete
Mathematics, and Data Structures.

Degree Requirements:
The Master of Science in Computer Science degree is conferred
upon those candidates who successfully complete an approved
program of study consisting of a minimum of 33 semester hours of
graduate credit (of which no more than nine may be transfer credit)
with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
All degree candidates must:
1. Complete the following four core courses for a total of
12 hours.
CSCI 601 Data Modeling and Database Design
CSCI 602 Foundations of Software Engineering
CSCI 603 Object-Oriented Design Patterns
CSCI 604 Distributed Computer Systems Architecture

3.

Declare an area of specialization from among software
engineering, information systems, or computer science,
and complete four courses in that area (12 hours).
a) Degree candidates in the Software Engineering
specialization must complete four courses from the
courses numbered 634, 654, 656, 657, 658, 659,
672, or 690 when approved by the department head
or program director. One of these courses must be
656 and one of the courses must be chosen from 654
and 658.
b) Degree candidates in the Information Systems
specialization must complete four courses from the
courses numbered 631, 632, 634, 636, 638, 659,
672, or 690 when approved by the department head
or program director. Two of courses must be 632
and 631.
c) Degree candidates in the Computer Science
specialization must complete four courses from the
courses numbered 612, 614, 616, 618, 638, 674, or
690 when approved by the department head or
program director. Three of the four courses must be
from the courses numbered 612, 614, 616, or 618.
Complete one of the following three options (9 hours).
a) CSCI 699 Research Thesis (6 hours) plus one
elective.
b) CSCI 698 Project thesis (3 hours) plus two electives.
c) Three electives (9 hours).

The Citadel’s School of Engineering offers a graduate certificate
program in Technical Project Management consisting of four
courses. ENGR 650 (Overview of Technical Project Management)
may be substituted for CSCI 634 in satisfying degree requirements
for the M.S. in Computer Science, and the remaining three
courses, ENGR 651, ENGR 652, and ENGR 653, may be taken as
electives satisfying requirement 3c above.

Course Descriptions:
CSCI-601—Data Modeling and Database Design
Three Credit Hours
Topics include conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling,
data analysis, relational database design and normalization,
query languages, query processing, administration, and CASE
tools. A database design project is part of the requirement and
includes hands-on data modeling, design, development, and
implementation.

CSCI-602—Foundations of Software Engineering
Three Credit Hours
A breadth-first coverage of software engineering processes and
methodologies including life cycle modeling, process management
and improvement. Metrics and phased development are
emphasized.

CSCI-603—Object-Oriented Design Patterns
Three Credit Hours
A programming course emphasizing design patterns to increase
software design quality, reliability and reuse. The course covers
current pattern catalog and object-oriented design processes for
design refactoring. Tool usage is expected to be heavy.

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�CSCI 604—Distributed Computer Systems Architecture
Three Credit Hours
Processor micro-architectures, hardwired vs. micro-programmed
control, pipelining and pipeline hazards, memory hierarchies,
bus-based system architecture and memory mapping, hardwaresoftware interface, and operating system concepts.

CSCI-612—Advanced Computer Organization
Three Credit Hours
The course covers general purpose systems consisting of
loosely coupled components built from PCs. Topics include
interconnection networks, protocols, high performance I/O, load
balancing, availability, programming models and environments,
parallel algorithms and applications. The course is lab intensive
and will include the implementation of parallel algorithms on a
Beowulf Cluster.
Prerequisites: CSCI 604 and an undergraduate course in
Operating Systems.

CSCI-632—Data Communications and Networking
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to data communications and computer
networking. Topics include LAN topologies, transmission media,
error detection, packet switching networks, internetworking of
heterogeneous network technologies, internetworking protocol
suites (with emphasis on TCP/IP), the client/server paradigm, the
BSD Socket interface, network security, and important network
applications.

CSCI-633—Semantic Web Principles and Practices
Three Credit Hours
This course covers the emerging technology supporting the
Semantic Web with macbine-processable content. Students will
engineer and implement ontologies, associated metadata and
logical inference systems. Covered are specialized languages such
as Extensible Markup Language (XML), Resource Description
Framework (RDF), and Ontology Web Language (OWL) and query
associated query languages.

CSCI-614—Advanced Operating Systems
Three Credit Hours
A study is made of a broad range of advanced operating systems
concepts, including protection, security, memory management,
kernels, file systems, synchronization, naming, networks, and
distributed systems as well as recent trends in operating systems
design. Specific aspects of operating systems which support
distributed computing will be emphasized. Linux kernel internals
will also be considered.
Prerequisites: CSCI 604 and an undergraduate course in
Operating Systems.

CSCI-634—Project Change and Management

CSCI-616—Automata Theory

CSCI-636—Information Technology Policy, Governance and
Strategy

Three Credit Hours
The theory of finite state machines and regular expressions
are applied to the design of switching circuits, components of
compilers such as lexical analysis, pattern-matching, text-editors,
unifications as needed in Prolog or for automated deduction,
and almost any program which processes under commands.
Undecidable problems and intractable problems are explored.

CSCI-618—Programming Languages
Three Credit Hours
The course surveys the principles of programming language design
and the issues related to their implementation. Topics will include
a comparison of the major programming paradigms: imperative,
functional, logic, and object-oriented. Also covered are data types,
methods of specifying the semantics of language constructs, and
concurrency.

CSCI-631—Privacy and Security Issues
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the principles and practices related to computer
security. The course concentrates on the problems of security
associated with computer networks and emphasizes the application
of cryptography to address those problems.

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Three Credit Hours
Managing projects within an organizational context. Including the
processes related to initiating, planning, executing, controlling,
reporting, and closing a project. Project integration, scope, time,
cost, quality control, and risk management. Managing the changes
in organizations resulting from introducing or revising information
systems. Identifying project champions, working with user teams,
training and documentation. The change management role of the
IS specialist.

Three Credit Hours
The top management, strategic perspective for gaining competitive
advantage through information systems. The development and
implementation of policies and plans to achieve organizational
goals. Effective information systems use. Defining the systems
that support the operational, administrative and strategic needs of
the organization, including the growth and support of computing
throughout the organization. Approaches to managing the
information systems function in organizations. Role of the CIO.

CSCI-638—Advanced Topics in Database Systems
Three Credit Hours
Builds on the foundation established in CSCI-601 and focuses on
topics such as: algorithms for query processing and optimization,
physical database design, transaction processing, concurrency
control, database backup and recovery techniques, database
security, distributed databases, multimedia databases, object and
object-relational databases, data warehousing, and data mining.
Prerequisite: CSCI 601 or permission of the instructor.

CSCI-654—Software Requirements Analysis and Specification
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the software engineering requirements process.
Topics to include: feasibility studies, risk; and requirements
elicitation, modeling, analysis, specification, and validation.
Prerequisite: CSCI 602.

�CSCI-656—Software Systems Design and Implementation

CSCI-690—Special Topics in Computing

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the issues, techniques, strategies,
representations, and patterns used in designing and implementing
software. Possible design topics include: specification of internal
interfaces, architectural design, data design, user interface design,
design tools and evaluation of design. Possible implementation
topics include: language-oriented issues, construction technologies,
tools and formal construction methods.
Prerequisites: CSCI 602 and CSCI 603.

Three Credit Hours
A course in the special study of an advanced or new topic in
computer science, information science or software engineering.
This course may be repeated for additional credit, as the topic
change.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

CSCI-657—Embedded Systems Design
Three Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to specifying, designing,
implementing and testing (real-time) embedded systems. Topics
include the embedded system life cycle, choosing a processor,
hardware/software partitioning, design techniques, cross-platform
development, debugging, testing and integration. Implementation
languages may include Java, C/C++ or assembly.
Prerequisites: CSCI 602 and CSCI 604.

CSCI-691—Independent Study
Variable Credit Hours
This course consists of individual study of an agreed-upon topic
under the direction of a faculty member and following a course
of reading and other requirements proposed by the student
and established by negotiation with the director. This course is
intended to provide graduate students with an opportunity to
study in an area of computer science, software engineering or
information systems that is not generally offered. The course may
be repeated once.
Prerequisite: Approval by the MSCS program director.

CSCI-698—Project Thesis
CSCI-658—Software Testing and Maintenance
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the concepts and methods associated with
software testing and maintenance. Testing topics to include:
testing as part of requirements engineering and software design,
test plan writing, and static and dynamic testing. Maintenance
topics to include: an overview of corrective, adaptive, perfective
and preventive maintenance activities as well as organizational
managerial issues.
Prerequisite: CSCI 602.

CSCI-659—Service-Oriented Computing
Three Credit Hours
Service-Oriented Computing is a term that describes software
systems that combine Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
and Business Process Management (BPM) layers. This course
explores both SOA and BPM, demonstrating that in
combination business and IT concerns can be aligned.
Experience with service-oriented development, process modeling and execution, and securing services will be obtained.

Three Credit Hours
Project thesis is a three-credit hour course for the completion of
a formal master’s project thesis under faculty direction. A project
thesis is characterized by a research project that applies or extends
course topics through systems development.
Prerequisites: Completion of the four core courses CSCI 601,
CSCI 602, CSCI 603, and CSCI 604, and approval by the MSCS
program director.

CSCI-699—Research Thesis
Six Credit Hours
Research Thesis is a six-credit hour course for the completion
of a formal master’s research thesis under faculty direction. A
research thesis is a traditional research project characterized by a
comprehensive paper on a research topic.
Prerequisites: Completion of the four core courses CSCI 601,
CSCI 602, CSCI 603 and CSCI 604, and approval by the MSCS
program director.

CSCI-672—Human-Computer Interaction
Three Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to human computer interaction
and user interface development. Topics include human factors
of interactive software, interactive styles, design principles and
considerations, development methods and tools, interface quality
and evaluation methods.

CSCI-674—Introduction to Computer Graphics
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the fundamental principles of computer
graphics. Using the OpenGL application-programming
interface, students will learn these principles by writing a series of
programming projects.
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of linear algebra and experience
writing programs in a high level language.

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�Master of Arts in Education in
Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
and Computer Science
Dr. John I. Moore, Jr., Department Head,
843-953-5048, john.moore@citadel.edu
Mr. Stephen D Cotter, Program Director
843-953-5035, steve.cotter@citadel.edu
Graduate courses in Mathematics are also offered in support of
other degree programs, primarily the Master of Arts in Teaching
(MAT) with a concentration in the field of Mathematics.

Mission:
The purpose of the M.A.E. in Mathematics is to enhance the
mathematical knowledge and teaching techniques of middle and
secondary mathematics teachers. The program is intended for individuals who currently hold a teaching certificate, but a certificate is
not required. Courses associated with this program do not require
that the participant have an undergraduate major in mathematics. However, the mathematics background and maturity gained
from at least twelve hours of mathematics at the college level, with
at least one course in calculus, are required. Participants whose
preparation may not be adequate should confer with the department head or the program director.

Admission Requirements:
1.

A completed graduate application form along with appropriate
non-refundable fee returned to The Citadel Graduate College
(CGC), Bond Hall room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all other
undergraduate or graduate work directly from each accredited college or university. Applicants are expected to have a
cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants
with less than a 2.5 GPA may appeal to the Department of
Mathematics and Computer Science, and their application
will be reviewed by the Program Director and the Department
Head. The department recommendation will be forwarded to
the Dean of Science and Mathematics for final action.
3. An official copy of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the
Miller Analogies Test (MAT). The minimum combined score
for the GRE on the verbal and quantitative sections of the
general test is 900. The minimum score for the MAT is a raw
score of 400.*
4. Completion of a minimum of 12 hours of college mathematics that includes at least one course in calculus.
*Students who score between 750-899 on the GRE or 380-395
on the MAT may apply for provisional status. Under provisional
status, students may enroll for only one semester of 6 hours. If the
student maintains a 3.50 GPA under provisional status, they may
be considered for degree seeking status the following semester. Students who score 379 or below on the MAT or 749 or below on the
GRE will not be admitted. Admission test must be current within
five (5) years of application.
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Degree Requirements:
The minimum number of hours required is 33 semester hours,
of which at least 21 must be mathematics courses and 9 must be
education courses. The other three hours can be either
mathematics or education.
Required Mathematics Courses:
MATH 518 Technology in Mathematics Classrooms (3)
MATH 542 Probability and Statistics (3)
MATH 550 Mathematical Modeling (3)
MATH 553 Calculus from an Advanced Standpoint (3)
Electives
Three or four courses* (9-12 semester
hours)
*MATH 501, 509, 517, and 541 are excluded as electives.
CSCI 562 and CSCI 563 may be counted.
Required Education Courses (one course from each of the following
areas):
a. Humanistic Orientation (one course) (3)
EDUC 500 Foundations of American Education
EDUC 522 Critical Education Issues in Multicultural Society
b. Behavioral Science Foundation (one course) (3)
EDUC 536 Educational Psychology
c. Research (3)
EDUC 512 Data Collection and Analysis
A comprehensive written examination that covers the content of the
four core courses (MATH 518, MATH 542, MATH 550, and MATH
553) is required of all candidates upon completion of these courses.

Course Descriptions:
MATH-501—Arithmetic and Algebraic Structures for Middle
School Teachers
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to relate the content of arithmetic and
algebraic structures to middle school teachers. It will address the
special needs of middle school teachers and identify resources and
assistance. Course instruction will model the recommendations of
NCTM and the content will be consistent with the South Carolina
Curriculum standards.

MATH-505, 506—Mathematics for Middle/Secondary School
Teachers
Three Credit Hours
These courses are designed to introduce students to topics in finite
mathematics with applications to “real” world problems. Either
spreadsheets or some other technology will be used to model the
problems and expedite the calculations.

MATH-509—Geometry and Measurement for Middle School
Teachers
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to introduce appropriate geometric concepts
and measurements for middle school. Course instruction will
model the recommendations of NCTM and the content will be
consistent with South Carolina Curriculum standards.

�MATH-510—Problem Solving Techniques

MATH-521—Modern Geometry

Three Credit Hours
Strategies and techniques for problem solving will be introduced
and used to solve mathematical problems. The emphasis will be
on middle and secondary level problem solving. A major portion
of the course consists of hands-on experience in problem solving,
both individually and in groups.

Three Credit Hours
A reexamination of elementary geometry from an advanced
standpoint. Metric and synthetic approaches to plane and solid
geometry, topics in non-Euclidean geometry.

MATH-511—Number Theory
Three Credit Hours
The Euclidean algorithm; prime and composite integers,
elementary Diophantine equations, Pythagorean triples, Euler’s
phi-function, congruences, Euler-Fermat theorems, exponents and
primitive roots, quadratic residues.

MATH-512—History of Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the development of mathematics from the time of the
ancients to the present, analysis of causes for the retardation of the
advancement of mathematics in different centuries, contributions
by under represented cultures and selected reading to show the
contributions of mathematics to the development of science.

MATH-514—Methods for Middle/Secondary Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Various methodologies for teaching middle and secondary
mathematics will be introduced and used in the course. The
emphasis will be on using techniques and ideas suggested in the
NCTM standards and South Carolina Frameworks. Ideas on how
to supplement textbook material and how to motivate students will
be presented. Students in the course will have the opportunity to
practice the techniques presented.

MATH-517—Concepts of Pre-Calculus for Middle School
Teachers
Three Credit Hours
This course will review the topics in pre-calculus with an emphasis
on conceptual understanding and how middle school mathematics
leads into pre-calculus. Technology will be used to assist in the
motivation and development of algebraic and trigonometric ideas.
Prerequisite: MATH 501 or equivalent.

MATH-518—Technology in Mathematics Classrooms
Three Credit Hours
This course will introduce new technological developments and
explore ways to use calculators, computers, etc. in the teaching of
mathematics.

MATH-519—Using Technology in Teaching Middle School
Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
This course will demonstrate how calculators and other
technological advances can be used to motivate and develop
conceptual understanding of arithmetic, algebra, and geometric
concepts. Various applications which make use of calculators will
be investigated. The appropriateness of calculator use in teaching
certain topics will be discussed.
Note: Credit may not be received for both MATH 518 and 519.

MATH-530—Geometric Linear Algebra
Three Credit Hours
A linear algebra course which emphasizes the geometry of
vectors in two-and three dimensions. Topics include linear
transformations, bases, orthogonality, matrix algebra, and
applications in the real world as well as applications in
mathematics.

MATH-532—Modern Algebra
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the terminology, concepts, and methods of
modern Abstract Algebra. Topics discussed include groups, rings,
integral domains, fields, and isomorphism. Examples drawn
from familiar number systems are used to illustrate elementary
properties of the systems discussed.

MATH-541—Probability and Statistics for Middle School
Teachers
Three Credit Hours
The course will demonstrate basic ideas of data collection
and the use of elementary statistical ideas to analyze the data.
Various graphical representations and models will be explored.
Interpretations of the data and possible extrapolations will be
investigated.

MATH 542—Probability and Statistics
Three Credit Hours
Topics will include probability, random variables, important
probability distributions, sampling distributions, point and interval
estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, correlation, and analysis
of variance. Emphasis will be given to applications in the fields of
biology, business, agriculture, political science, and education.

MATH-545—Applications of Discrete Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Discrete mathematical topics are introduced and used in various
applications. Included are counting techniques, combinatorics,
graphs, theory, and recurrence relations.

MATH-550—Mathematical Modeling
Three Credit Hours
The course is designed to strengthen the content knowledge
needed to use mathematical modeling as an effective tool in
problem solving. Topics include models which require use of some
or all of the following: difference equations, curve fitting, graphing,
spreadsheets, geometry, matrices, calculus, maximization and
minimization, and simulation using random numbers.

MATH-553—Calculus from an Advanced Standpoint
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare teachers who may teach
the Advanced Placement course in calculus. Emphasis will be
on understanding background and concepts involved in the
development of calculus. The use of graphing calculators and other
technology will be demonstrated and practiced.
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�MATH-570—Selected Topics
Three Credit Hours
Special topics in mathematics which are not covered in other
courses. This course may be repeated for additional credit, as the
topic change.

CSCI-562—Microcomputer Applications for Teachers
Three Credit Hours
This course is specifically designed to help teachers/administrators
prepare to use microcomputers and Internet resources in
their classroom/school. Topics include a general introduction
to computers, word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and
telecommunications. Emphasis will be on actual classroom/school
applications. This course is not intended for anyone who has
already taken another computer course.
Note: This course can not be used for the Master of Science in
Computer Science.
CSCI-563—Programming for Teachers
Three Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to problem solving and
programming skills. It is aimed at developing strategies and
programs that teachers can use with middle and high school
students.
Note: This course can not be used for the Master of Science in
Computer Science.
Prerequisite: CSCI 562 or other computing course.

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�Department of Health, Exercise,
&amp; Sport Science
Mission Statement:
Goals of the degree programs M.S. in Health, Exercise, and Sport
Science and M.A.T in Physical Education are to provide an exemplary
educational environment and experiences leading to advanced skills,
knowledge, and attitudes within the domains of human movement;
healthful living; individual growth and development; application
of physical, biological, and behavioral sciences to the teaching and
learning processes; and management and administration of sport,
exercise, and recreation programs.
These two programs provide scholarly approaches to the study of
professions for those interested in health science, exercise science,
sport science, physical education, and human performance.
These advanced degree programs prepare graduates for leadership
positions including those within schools and other teaching and
coaching venues; the recreation industry; college and university
sports, intramurals, recreation, and sports club programs; resort
programming; wellness and fitness industries; and sport and athletic
administration.
The Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science also provides
a Graduate Certificate in Sport Management (see page 106 for
details).

Master of Science in Health, Exercise, &amp;
Sport Science
Dr. John S. Carter, 843-953-7953/5060,
john.carter@citadel.edu
Dr. Dena P. Garner, 843-953-7960,
dena.garner@citadel.edu
Admission Requirements:
1. Contact the Director of Graduate Studies for the
Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science.
2. Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to the The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
3. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university. Students whose degrees are
from colleges and universities outside the United States will
be required to have their transcripts translated by one of
several academic credential evaluation organizations
recognized by the CGC office.
4. Successfully complete either the Miller Analogies Test
(MAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
and have official scores sent directly to the CGC
office. The test must be current within five years of
application. Minimum acceptable score for the MAT is 396.
The minimal acceptable GRE score is a combined verbal
and quantitative score of 900. Applicants who score
between 380-395 on the MAT or between 750-899 on the
GRE may apply for provisional status. A student with
provisional status who completes 6 graduate semester hours
in one semester and maintains a 3.5 grade point ratio may
be classified as a regular degree-seeking student. Regular
admission status is granted only upon completion of all
admission requirements, documentation, respective
program requirements, and evaluation by department.
5. Three letters of recommendation must be sent to the
CGC office. These may be from faculty members of the
applicant’s undergraduate institution and/or from
associates in business, government, education, or military
service.
6. Submit a resume detailing previous work experiences to the
CGC office.
7. Submit an official TOEFL score if your native language is
not English. The minimum acceptable score is 550 paperbased, 213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based.

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�Program Requirements:
The program consists of thirty-nine (39) or forty-two (42) semester
credit hours depending on course selection. Either twenty-one (21) or
twenty-four (24) hours are derived from seven (7) or eight (8) required
core courses. The balance of hours (18) may be taken from approved
health, exercise, and sport science electives and a maximum of three
(3) hours of free electives. Within the broad scope of courses offered,
each program of study is individually structured to accommodate
needs and interests of the student while assuring mastery of the
disciplines of health science, exercise science, and sport science. Each
student enrolled in this program is expected to integrate components
of research, apply contemporary technological and/or computer
expertise, and practice effective oral and written communications
skills through each phase of the program.
During the last semester of program work, each student is required
to take a written and oral exit competency examination. Questions
for the written phase are drawn from coursework completed by each
student in the Department of Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science.
After the written exam is evaluated, each student will undergo an
oral investigation consisting of questions selected by members of the
departmental graduate faculty. Any student who does not satisfactorily
complete the exit competency examination may be required to take
additional courses or accomplish individualized study to strengthen
identified areas.

Core Requirements:
Depending upon program emphasis, seven (7) or eight (8) courses
within the curriculum are designated “Core Courses” are required
for each student:
HESS 501
Nutrition
HESS 505
Motor Development and Motor Learning
HESS 506
Applied Exercise Physiology
HESS 510
Biomechanics of Sport Techniques
HESS 540
Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I
HESS 541
Current &amp; Future Trends in Health, Exercise,
&amp; Sport Science *
HESS 507
Special Problems in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport
Science *
(OR)
HESS 542
(OR)
HESS 598
HESS 599

HESS 511
HESS 512
HESS 513
HESS 518
HESS 520
HESS 521
HESS 523
HESS 529
HESS 530
HESS 534
HESS 538
HESS 539
HESS 543
HESS 544
HESS 545
HESS 546
HESS 547
HESS 548
HESS 549
HESS 552
HESS 553
HESS 560

HESS 554
HESS 555
HESS 556
HESS 557

Thesis I in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science (3) *
Thesis II in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science (3) *

TOTAL HOURS of CORE REQUIREMENTS: 21 or 24
Approved Electives
Each student is required to choose a minimum of six (6) courses (18
hours) from the following list of approved elective courses.
HESS 502
Drug &amp; Substance Abuse
HESS 503
Human Sexuality
HESS 504
Public Health
HESS 508
Epidemiology

Preventive and Rehabilitative Aspects of
Physical Activity
Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport
Science
Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport
Science
Sport Facility &amp; Event Management
Sport Marketing
Special Topics in Sport Management
The Art of Selling in Sport
Administration and Leadership of Exercise
and Sport Organizations
Special Problems in Sport Management:
Advertising in Sport
Practicum in Sport Management
Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in
Sport &amp; Physical Activity
Internship in Sport Management (6 hours)
Sport Public Relations &amp; Promotions
Consumer Health
Exercise Testing &amp; Assessment
Nutrition for Exercise, Sport, and Physical
Activity
Environmental Physiology
Techniques of Conditioning for Sport and
Physical Fitness
Psychology of Sport &amp; Motivation
Sociological and Cultural Aspects of Sport
Fundraising for Sport Organizations
Sport Communications
Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp;
Sport Science II * **
Analysis of Sport Skills and Techniques
Legal Aspects of Sport
Sport Finance
Economics of Sport

* HESS 540 is a prerequisite or co-requisite for this course
** This course or an equivalent course may be required if a student
chooses the thesis option
•

Practicum in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science *

* HESS 540 is a prerequisite or co-requisite for this course

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HESS 509

•

Opportunities exist for the development of specialized
programs of study that emphasize Health Science, Exercise
Science, or Sport Science.
Common threads of effective written and oral communication
skills, research methodology, applied contemporary
technology and computer expertise, collaboration and
cooperation with other disciplines, and reflective learning
will be incorporated within each course in the M. S.
curriculum.

Total program hours: 39 OR 42
(21/24 core hours + 18 elective)

�Course Descriptions:
HESS-501—Nutrition
Three Credit Hours
A study of primary nutrients essential to health with attention given
to specific needs from infancy through adulthood. Current theories
and practices related to physical and intellectual performance are also
investigated. Contemporary topics are presented such as degenerative
diseases, food-borne diseases, fad dieting, food additives, and sports
nutrition.

HESS-502—Drug and Substance Abuse
Three Credit Hours
A study of characteristics of commonly abused chemicals and other
substances and reasons for abuse. Attention will be given to methods
of rehabilitation and prevention.

HESS-503—Human Sexuality
Three Credit Hours
A study of all facets of human sexuality.

HESS-504—Public Health
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to analyze public health trends, services, funding,
and organization of local, state, and federal agencies.

HESS-509—Preventive and Rehabilitative Aspects of Physical
Activity
Three Credit Hours
This course provides emphasis on roles of exercise and physical
activity in prevention and rehabilitation of degenerative diseases.

HESS-510—Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
Three Credit Hours
Study and analysis of humans in motion, sport object motion,
and forces acting upon animate and inanimate bodies. Basic
cinematographic and non-cinematographic techniques are utilized in
a variety of both general and specific sports skill applications.
Prerequisites: Anatomy and/or Physiology

HESS-511—Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
Opportunities for graduate students to take special courses not
generally offered within the department. Each course must be
appropriate for one’s program of studies, and permission of the
Director of Graduate Studies in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
is required.
Prerequisite: Varies according to the topic.

HESS-512—Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science

Three Credit Hours
Study of appropriate learning theories, hereditary and environmental
factors that influence learning and performance of
gross motor skills.

Three Credit Hours
Opportunities for graduate students to take special courses not
generally offered within the department. Each course must be
appropriate for one’s program of studies, and permission of the
Director of Graduate Studies in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
is required.
Prerequisite: Varies according to the topic.

HESS-506—Applied Physiology of Exercise

HESS-513—Sport Facility &amp; Event Management

HESS-505—Motor Development and Motor Learning

Three Credit Hours
Study of effects of exercise upon various components of physical
fitness. Analysis and interpretation of research in areas of
cardiovascular-pulmonary adjustment, metabolic requirement, and
heat regulation during exercise are emphasized.
Prerequisite: Human Physiology or Exercise Physiology

HESS-507—Special Problems in Health Science, Exercise
Science, and Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
An independent research study of a local problem or a specialized
subject area that is not normally covered in existing courses.
Prerequisite: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I

HESS-508—Epidemiology
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the science of epidemiology and techniques used
in epidemiology.
Prerequisite: Tests and Measurements, Statistics, or equivalent.

Three Credit Hours
This course will integrate various operational functions of sport
facilities, including management principles, methodologies, and
practices. In addition, effective management of sport and recreational
events will be studies.

HESS-518—Sport Marketing
Three Credit Hours
This course will cover basic components of sport marketing: use of
sports as a marketing tool for other products; marketing of sports
products; and current considerations relevant for both marketing
through and marketing of sports.

HESS-520—Special Topics in Sport Management
Three Credit Hours
Opportunity for graduate students to take special courses not generally
offered within the department. Each course must be appropriate for
one’s program of studies, and permission of the Director of Graduate
Studies in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science is required.

HESS-521—The Art of Selling in Sport
Three Credit Hours
A course concentrating on knowledge, skills and concepts related to
the “art” of sales, an area valued considerably in the sport industry.

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�HESS 523—Administration and Leadership of Exercise and
Sport Organizations

HESS-541—Current and Future Trends in Health, Exercise,
and Sport Science

Three Credit Hours
This course examines organizational theory and behavior as well
as leadership qualities related to exercise and sport organizations.
Effectiveness, structure, and design of sport and exercise
organizations will be addressed as well as cultures, leadership styles,
conflicts, changes, and human resources involved in these entities.

Three Credit Hours
Investigation and exploration of current and future trends in health,
exercise, and sport science through contemporary readings and
seminar discussions.
Prerequisites: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I

HESS-529—Special Problems in Sport Management:
Advertising in Sport

HESS-542—Practicum in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science

Three Credit Hours
A course examining knowledge, skills and concepts required for
succesful advertising in the sport industry. Strategies and techniques
of successful advertising wll be studied.

HESS-530—Practicum in Sport Management
Three Credit Hours
A supervised field experience of at least 125 hours in a sport industry
setting. Students observe, shadow, and work in a setting that enhances
and compliments classroom learning, develops valuable skills,
nurtures professional networking, and acts to advance one’s future
career goals.
Prerequisites: Sport Marketing (HESS 518), Administration and
Leadership of Exercise and Sport Organizations (HESS 523), or
instructor approval.

HESS-534—Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in Sport
&amp; Physical Activity
Three Credit Hours
Study of legal, ethical, and practical definitions of involving people
with disabilities within physical activity, physical education, and
sport settings.

HESS-538—Internship in Sport Management
Six Credit Hours
Involvement in an external working experience with a host sport
organization for a period of at least 500 hours. This internship will
provide students with opportunities to receive practical experience
in selected sport management settings.
Prerequisites: All required MBA courses or instructor approval

HESS-539—Sport Public Relations &amp;Promotions
Three Credit Hours
A course that focuses on marketing and public relations principles
and practices in the sport management industry.

HESS-540—Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to introduce procedures for conducting, evaluating,
and applying research in health, exercise, and sport science including
an understanding of fundamental research design, data collection,
and data analysis.

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Three Credit Hours
A supervised field experience of at least 125 hours in a health
science, exercise science, or sport science setting. Students
observe, shadow, and work in a setting (s) that will enhance and
complement classroom learning, develop valuable skills, nurture
networking, and may advance one toward future career goals.
Prerequisites: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I

HESS-543—Consumer Health
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to produce smarter consumers in the health
marketplace. Emphasis is on evaluation of health products and
services.

HESS-544—Exercise Testing &amp; Assessment
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to acquire knowledge and develop skills necessary
for exercise testing, physical fitness assessment, and exercise
prescriptions among a variety of populations. Topics to be addressed
include exercise program goals and objectives, principles and methods
of physical fitness screening, development and testing, evaluation of
existing exercise programs, exercise prescriptions, and administration
and programming considerations.

HESS-545—Nutrition for Exercise, Sport, and Physical
Activity
Three Credit Hours
An examination of nutrition and physical activity interactions
including exercise and sport. Topics include current research
on nutrients and ergogenic aids, as well as dietary analysis and
intervention with athletes.

HESS-546—Environmental Physiology
Three Credit Hours
A course that examines the energetics of environmental stress on
cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, and muscle physiology as
pertain to physical performance.

HESS-547—Techniques of Conditioning for Sport and
Physical Fitness
Three Credit Hours
A study of the fundamental concepts of human physiology and
exercise physiology as apply to programs of physical conditioning,
training, and physical fitness. Theories, current research, and
laboratory techniques for assessing human physiological responses to
exercise, physical training, health-related physical fitness, and sport
performance will be studied.

�HESS-548—Psychology of Sport and Motivation
Three Credit Hours
A course that addresses the effects of participating in exercise and sport
on psychological traits and states of participants and fans. Cognitive
and neurobiological mechanisms and psychological limitations to
athletic performance will be studied, as well as mental and psychological
techniques and strategies to improve performance and achievement in
sport and exercise.

HESS-549—Sociological and Cultural Aspects of Sport
Three Credit Hours
An examination of sport in America and its affects on society, including
race, gender, adherence, values, and violence.

HESS-552—Fundraising for Sport Organizations
Three Credit Hours
Traditional and innovative revenue acquisition methods for sport
organizations will be examined. Fundamental concepts and theories
of fundraising applicable to the sport industry will be studied.

HESS-553—Sport Communications
Three Credit Hours
Examination of the role of sport organizations as communications
systems where effective written and oral interpersonal communication
skills are imperative for success.

HESS-554—Analysis of Sports Skills and Techniques
Three Credit Hours
An application of data collection and data analysis tools including
EMG, videography, and force transducers to kinesiological systems of
the human body during movement and sport skills.

HESS-555—Legal Aspects of Sport
Three Credit Hours
This course reviews legal considerations, responsibilities, and liabilities
of organizations and personnel related to sport and recreation.
Examines event management, personnel relations, and governmental
regulations that impact sport and recreation as well as tort liabilityspecial emphasis on effective management of risk, athletic eligibility,
contracts, and Title IX.

HESS-560—Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science II
Three Credit Hours
Advanced procedures for conducting, evaluating, and applying research
in health, exercise, and sport science including an understanding of
parametric and nonparametric instruments and methodologies used
to measure and evaluate various parameters considered essential to
research in health, exercise, and sport science.
Prerequisite: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I; Statistics, Tests and
Measurements, or equivalent.

HESS-598—Thesis I in Health Science, Exercise Science, and
Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
Student will be directed to develop the research question or problem
statement, define terminology, identify limitations and delimitations,
and formulate hypotheses and purpose statements. A literature
review critiquing previous research on the topic and a description of
methodology to be used to solve the problem will be included. Chapters
1, 2, and 3 of the thesis will be completed and presented to the thesis
committee for approval.
Prerequisites: HESS-540, HESS-560 Research Techniques and Methods
of Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I, II

HESS-599—Thesis II in Health Science, Exercise Science, and
Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
Student will be directed to report results, discuss findings in relation
to the introduction and previous literature, identify recommendations
and conclusions, and include a bibliography. Chapters 4 and 5 of the
thesis will be completed, and the entire thesis presented in an oral
defense to the thesis committee for approval. The student will also be
expected to submit the research for presentation at a state, regional, or
national meeting or equivalent.
Prerequisites: HESS-540, HESS-560 Research Techniques and Methods
of Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I, II and
HESS-598, Thesis I in Health Science, Exercise Science, and Sport
Science.

HESS-556—Sport Finance
Three Credit Hours
This course deals with basic theory in finance and accounting as
applied to managerial control of sport organizations. It examines
forms of ownership, taxation, financial analysis, feasibility studies,
and economic impact studies, related to sport organizations.

HESS-557—Economics of Sport
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to introduce the student to fundamental
economic concepts and analysis, especially the concepts related to
spectator sports, youth sports, recreational sports, the sporting goods
industry, etc.

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�School of Engineering

Master of Science:
• Project Management

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�Master of Science in Project
Management
School of Engineering, 843-953-6588
Dr. Keith Plemmons, PE, PMP
843-953-7677
Keith.Plemmons@citadel.edu
Mission Statement:
The mission of The Citadel’s Master of Science in Project
Management is to equip a diverse professional student population
with the applied knowledge, principled leadership and
management skills needed to effectively lead an organization’s
implementation of projects and multi-disciplinary initiatives.

Admission Requirements:
Applicants will be admitted to the Master of Science in Project
Management (MSPM) degree program on the basis of professional
and scholastic achievement, along with their aptitude for graduate
study. Other qualities appropriate to graduate study are also
considered. Anyone holding a bachelor’s degree from an accredited
college or university (one recognized by the Council for Higher
Education Accreditation) is eligible for consideration. A technical
or engineering background is not a requirement for admission.
All material must be received by the CGC office on or before
the following dates to assure consideration to the MSPM degree
program during the applicable semester.
Semester to begin:
Fall
Spring
Summer

Admission material due:
July 20th
December 1st
March 20th

For degree-seeking students:
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate acadmic course work
from each accredited college or university recognized by the
CHEA must be submitted directly to The Citadel Graduate
College.
3. Submission of official copy of GRE or GMAT test score,
obtained within the previous five years, to the CGC office.
4. Evidence of a minimum of one year of professional experience,
or permission from Department Head.
5. Submit two letters of reference to the CGC office.
6. Submit a resume detailing previous work.
7. Prepare and submit a statement of purpose.
8. Submission of an official TOEFFL score if the applicant’s native
language is not English. The minimum score is 550 paper-based or
213 computer-based or 79 Internet-based.

For non-degree seeking engineering students wanting to

take graduate-level courses to fulfill professional practice
requirements:
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate acadmic course work
from each accredited college or university recognized by the
CHEA must be submitted directly to The Citadel Graduate
College.
3. Submit a resume detailing previous work.
4. Submission of an official TOEFFL score if the applicant’s native
language is not English. The minimum score is 550 paper-based or
213 computer-based or 79 internet-based.
Admission Denied: During the admission process, the applicant’s
records will be reviewed and results communicated in writing. If
the application is denied, the applicant may petition the Dean
of Engineering for re-consideration, citing any extenuating or
mitigating circumstances.

Program Requirements:
The Master of Science in Project Management is conferred upon
those candidates who successfully complete an approved program
of study consisting of 30 semester hours of graduate credit as
delineated below.
Students are expected to complete all degree requirements within
a seven-year period from the time of registration in their first
graduate course at The Citadel. Any transfer credit must have been
earned within six years prior to admission into The Citadel MSPM
program. Any prerequisites for applicable courses must be met.
All degree candidates must:
1. Complete the following four core Technical Project Management
(TPM) courses for a total of 12 hours.
ENGR 650
Overview of Technical Project
Management
ENGR 651
Technical Project Planning and
Scheduling
ENGR 652
Applications of Quality Management
ENGR 653
Technical Project Support and
Operations
2. Complete the following two core Leadership courses for a total
of 6 hours.
BADM 713
Communication for Leadership
BADM 722
Leadership in Organizations
3. Declare a plan of study from the following optional areas of
study totaling 12 hours from one or more of the following
optional areas of study
.

Option Areas of Study:
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•

Leadership Option
BADM 710
ENGR 672
ENGR 690
PSYC 500
PSYC 570

Quantitative Methods
Applied Leadership Concepts
Independent Study
Human Growth and Development
Social and Cognitive Foundations of
Interpersonal Behavior

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Option
ELEC 605
Advanced Power Systems
ELEC 615
Spectral Analysis
ELEC 625
RF Systems
ELEC 635
Adaptive Signal Processing
ELEC 645
Data Communication Networks
ELEC 655
Digital Communications
ELEC 665
Fundamentals of Advanced Energy
Conversion
ELEC 675
Computer Architecture

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Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Option
CIVL 502
Sustainability
CIVL 504
Natural Hazards and Preservation of
Historical Structures
CIVL 506
Geographic Information Systems
CIVL 508
Monitoring of Civil Engineering
Infrastructure
CIVL 602
Water Quality Modeling and
Management
CIVL 604
Aquatic Chemistry
CIVL 608
Building Load Analysis
CIVL 610
Timber Design
CIVL 612
Urban Transportation Planning
CIVL 614
Ground Improvement
CIVL 616
Deep Foundations
CIVL 650
Special Graduate Topics in Civil
Engineering
Total Courses: 30 credit hours.
Transfer Credit: A maximum of two courses (6 hours) may
be transferred in from an accredited college or university (one
recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation).
(except for ENGR 650, ENGR 651, ENGR 652, and ENGR 653),
provided: (1) grades of “B” or better were received in the courses
being considered, (2) credit was earned within six years prior to
admission into The Citadel MSPM program, and (3) each course
has been approved by the department head.
Transfer Credit From The Citadel: A maximum of four courses
(12 hours) may be tranferred from another Master’s degree
program at The Citadel, provided that core degree requirements
are met.
Grading: All students are subject to the Academic Standards
section under Policy Information of The Citadel Graduate College
catalog.
Requirements for Graduation: The degree of Master of Science
in Project Management may be conferred upon those students
who successfully complete the 30 hours of graduate coursework as
specified above with a grade-point ratio (GPR) of 3.0 or better on
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hours earned at The Citadel. Completion of more than 30 credit
hours of advanced graduate coursework will only be allowed for
professional development, and may not be used to increase GPR to
the 3.0 required for graduation.

Required Technical Project Management Courses:
ENGR-650—Overview of Technical Project Management
Three Credit Hours
This course applies a systems engineering approach to project management and introduces the student to the entire lifecycle of technical projects as offered by Project Management Institute’s A Guide
to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)
and other resources. Practical assignments are combined with
industry-accepted standards for the purpose of developing a logical
framework for managing and leading technical projects. The five
major process groups of Initiation, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing are investigated in relationship
with the nine knowledge areas of Integration, Scope, Time, Cost,
Quality, Human Resources, Communication, Risk and Procurement. Professional responsibility and ethics will receive particular
emphasis. A Capstone Project requirement is a major component
of this course and integrated into the other Technical Project Management (TPM) courses, ENGR 651, ENGR 652, and ENGR 653.
A formal presentation of the completed TPM Capstone Project to
industry, academic and public professionals will be required at the
successful completion of the fourth TPM course.
Prerequisite: None

ENGR-651—Technical Project Planning and Scheduling
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the principles and applications of work
breakdown structures (WBS); the Critical Path Method (CPM)
and Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT); earned
value management, critical chain scheduling and buffer management; definition and allocation of resources; resource leveling; and
schedule compression. Course content includes realistic projects,
case studies, Primavera and MS Project computer applications,
along with web-based management and technology tools. Each
student will continue working on their Capstone Project started in
ENGR 650, and if ENGR 652 and ENGR 653 have been successfully completed, will formally present the completed project as part
of this course.
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: ENGR 650 or instructor permission.*

ENGR-652—Applications of Quality Management
Three Credit Hours
This course investigates the principles of quality management and
their application in the technical project environment. The standards, tools, techniques and deliverables as related to the development and implementation of a comprehensive quality system will
be explored. Topics related to ISO 9000, lean six sigma methodology, business process improvement, and function point analysis
will be addressed. Each student will continue working on their
Capstone Project started in ENGR 650, and if ENGR 651 and
ENGR 653 have been successfully completed, will formally present
the completed project as part of this course.
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: ENGR 650 or instructor permission.*

ENGR-653—Technical Project Support and Operations

�Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and
understanding of the activities necessary for the completion of a
project, but not normally recognized as project activities. These
activities include project plan development, negotiations, coaching and interpersonal skills, contract specifications and general
conditions, bonds and insurance, and risk planning and mitigation. Each student will continue working on their Capstone Project
started in ENGR 650, and if ENGR 651 and ENGR 652 have
been successfully completed, will formally present the completed
project as part of this course.
Prerequisite/Co requisite: ENGR 650 or instructor permission.*

Behavior
Three credit hours
This course presents a survey of the scientific study of social
influence -- or social psychology, in other words. The class is based
on the premise that a fundamental understanding of the basic
forces affecting how individuals think and behave in social settings
serves as a cornerstone of effective interpersonal behavior and
sound leadership, and is thus critical to successful performance in
virtually every professional endeavor. The topics addressed include
social judgment and decision-making, attitudes and attitude
change, persuasion, group processes, prejudice and discrimination,
and conflict resolution.
Prerequisites: None

*ENGR 651, ENGR 652, ENGR 653 may be taken in any order.

Required Leadership Courses:
BADM-713—Communication for Leadership
Three Credit Hours
This course provides insight on the role of organizations as
communication systems in which effective writing and speaking are
crucial. Emphasis is on developing awareness of verbal and written
styles, interpersonal skills, and creating a repertoire of writing and
speaking strategies.
Prerequisite: None.
BADM-722—Leadership in Organizations
Three Credit Hours
This course is a seminar that focuses on the understanding and
application of organizational theory and leadership principles.
In addition, the course will include components on developing
individual leadership skills and different theories of organizations.
The applications component of the course will include a variety
of approaches such as cases, films, guest speakers, individual selfassessment, role play, team building exercises, and a leadership
portfolio.
Prerequisite: None.

Option Areas of Study Courses (Total 12 hours):
Leadership Option Courses
PSYC 500 and PSYC 570 are currently provided by The Citadel
under the Department of Psychology. BADM 710 is provided
by the School of Business under the Master of Business
Administration (MBA) program. ENGR 672 and ENGR 690 are
currently provided by The Citadel School of Engineering.
PSYC-500—Human Growth and Development
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the principles of human development with
emphasis on the contributions of biological, social, psychological,
and multicultural influences as applied to an understanding of
cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development across the
life-span. Particular emphasis will be given to the psychobiological
nature and social context of development as well as cultural and
ethnic variations impacting on developmental processes.

PSYC-570–Social and Cognitive Foundations of Interpersonal

BADM-710–Quantitative Methods
Three credit hours
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of
analytical tools and concepts used in making optimal decisions in
the pursuit of organizational goals including cost efficiency, service
delivery, and profit. Analytical concepts include probability theory,
statistics, regression analysis, forecasting, and utility theory. In
addition to the theory covered above, the students will also work
on projects employing techniques, particularly regression and
forecasting.
Prerequisites: None
ENGR-672–Applied Leadership Concepts
Three credit hours
This course is designed to provide project/program management
professionals with advanced leadership skills. Areas covered in the
course will include leadership challenges unique to international
projects, virtual project teams, executive leadership issues, conflict
resolution, effective oral and written communications, changing
a corporate culture, stakeholder management, and how to lead
the team development lifecycle. Course content will include
case studies, guest speakers, executive shadowing, and classroom
simulations.
Prerequisites: ENG-650
ENGR-690–Independent Study
Three credit hours
This course is designed to give students real-world work experience
to complement the classroom education they have previously
received or to allow for working on an advanced academic project
under the direction of one or more of the faculty of the School
of Engineering. Students will have the opportunity to relate their
classroom experiences to a variety of managerial issues and/or
to the investigation of some advanced topic. Topics shall not be
directly related to the student’s past life experiences. Applicable
efforts, activities, and topics will be coordinated through the
School of Engineering.
Prerequisites: ENG-650

Electrical and Computer Engineering Option
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�Courses:
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)
offers the following courses:
ELEC-605–Advanced Power Systems
Three credit hours
A review of AC systems, power flow and symmetrical faults
will be given. Students will study symmetrical components,
unsymmetrical faults, system protection, power system controls,
and power line transients. Additional topics will include power
flow computational methods, regulatory aspects of the North
American power grid, and the use of computer tools for the design
of transmission and distribution systems.
Prerequisites: Graduate Status or permission from instructor, and
an undergraduate course in power system analysis or equivalent.
ELEC-615–Spectral Analysis
Three credit hours
Spectral estimation and analysis plays a key role in a large variety
of signal processing applications. Classical and modern spectral
analysis techniques are developed and compared in terms of
performance and implementation. Topics covered include
random-discrete signals, sample autocorrelations functions, the
periodogram, and parametric spectral estimates.
Prerequisites: Graduate Status or permission from instructor, and
an undergraduate course(s) in continuous and discrete time signal
analysis or equivalent.
ELEC-625–RF Systems
Three credit hours
Analysis, design, and optimization of radio-frequency systems. The
operation and characterization of RF components, fundamentals
of noise and distortion, and system concepts including tools such
as level charts and link budgets will be taught. Applications will
include wireless communication systems and radar.
Prerequisites: Graduate Status or permission from instructor, and
undergraduate courses in linear systems and electromagnetic fields.
ELEC-635–Adaptive Signal Processing
Three credit hours
An introduction to the analysis and design of adaptive systems
with applications in the areas of communications, signal
processing, and control. Topics include random signal models;
theory of adaptation and performance measures; LMS and RLS
algorithms; optimal filtering; adaptive equalization; interference
cancellation; signal prediction; and system identification.
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing or permission from instructor,
and undergraduate courses in signals and systems, and probability
and statistics for engineers.
ELEC-645–Data Communication Networks
Three credit hours
Fundamentals of data communication networks. Emphasis on
network algorithms and their performance. Topics include:
layered network architecture, Link Layer protocols, high-speed
packet switching, queueing theory, Local Area Networks, and
Wide Area Networking issues, including routing and flow control
Prerequisites: Graduate Status or permission from instructor, and
undergraduate courses in computer programming and probability
and statistics for engineers.
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ELEC-655–Digital Communications
Three credit hours
Introduction to modern digital communication systems. Emphasis
on modulation and detection techniques and their performance in
the presence of noise.
Prerequisites: Graduate Status or permission from instructor,
and undergraduate courses in linear systems and probability and
statistics for engineers.
ELEC-665–Fundamentals of Advanced Energy Conversion
Three credit hours
This course covers fundamentals of thermodynamics, chemistry,
flow and transport processes as applied to energy systems. Topics
include analysis of energy conversion in thermomechanical,
thermochemical, electrochemical, and photoelectric processes
in existing and future power and transportation systems, with
emphasis on efficiency, environmental impact and performance.
Systems utilizing fossil fuels, hydrogen, nuclear and renewable
resources, over a range of sizes and scales are discussed.
Applications include fuel reforming, hydrogen and synthetic fuel
production, fuel cells and batteries, combustion, hybrids, catalysis,
supercritical and combined cycles, photovoltaics, etc. The course
also deals with different forms of energy storage and transmission,
and optimal source utilization and fuel-life cycle analysis.
Prerequisites: Graduate Status or permission from instructor
and undergraduate courses in university physics and engineering
mathematics.
ELEC-675–Computer Architecture
Three credit hours
Organization and design of computer systems hardware. Provides
the basic knowledge required for understanding and designing
standard and advanced computer architectures. Topics include:
instruction set architectures, ALU design and computer arithmetic,
memory organization, cache and virtual memories, controller
design, pipelining and parallelism.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission of the instructor,
and undergraduate courses in digital logic design and assembly
language programming.

Civil and Environmental Engineering Option
Courses:
The Department of Engineering (ECE) offers the following
courses:
CIVL-502–Sustainability
Three credit hours
This course provides an introduction to the broad topic of
sustainability and its application to engineering. A foundation of
study on the historical perspective of sustainability leads to a focus
on sustainable development, sustainable design.
Prerequisites: BS degree in engineering or related field.
CIVL-504–Natural Hazards and Preservation of Historical
Structures
Three credit hours
Engineering and science applications and socio-economic impacts
of natural hazards on historic structures. Course provides
thorough overview of design, rehabilitation, and other socio-

�economic decisions related to natural hazards and historical
structures.
Prerequisites: BS degree in engineering or related field.
CIVL-506–Geographic Information Systems
Three credit hours
Instruction in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) focusing on
data analysis and application methods for engineers, planners and
related professions. Fundamental topics include spatial analysis,
geostatistical analysis, 3-D modeling, and vector/raster modeling.
The focus of the course is on gaining a fundamental understanding
of spatial data structures in GIS, geo-spatial data acquisition,
geoprocessing, geostatistical methods; visualization, exploration
of spatial data; network analysis, terrain mapping, spatial analysis,
and modeling. The course will include specific emphasis on urban
land use evaluation methods, transportation analysis (dynamic
segmentation and routing) and hydrologic modeling.
Prerequisites: BS in mathematics, science, or engineering, or
permission from instructor. Familiarity with basic GIS concepts
with and either ARC/INFO, ArcView, or ArcGIS highly
recommended.
CIVL-508–Monitoring of Civil Engineering Infrastructure
Three credit hours
Design and analysis of instrumentation systems to monitoring
of civil engineering infrastructure for the purpose of evaluating
performance and/or design. Covered topics include principles
of measurement, measurement errors and error analysis,
instrumentation sensor types and calibration, data acquisition and
signal conditioning, and data management.
Prerequisites: CIVL330 or equivalent or permission from
instructor.
CIVL-602–Water Quality Modeling and Management
Three credit hours
Water quality analysis and simulation of physical, chemical, and
biological processes affecting rivers, lakes, estuaries, and drinking
water distribution systems. Included are best management
practices based on application of water quality modeling
techniques to environmental systems (rivers, lakes, distribution
systems, etc.
Prerequisites: CIVL 312 or permission from instructor.
CIVL-604–Aquatic Chemistry
Three credit hours
Quantitative treatment of variables that govern the chemistry
of aquatic systems such as lakes, oceans, rivers, estuaries, and
groundwater. Emphasis on carbonate in open and closed systems,
metal complexation and solubility, and oxidation-reduction
reactions.
Prerequisites: CHEM 152/162 or permission from instructor.
CIVL-608–Building Load Analysis
Three credit hours
Structural engineering applications of analysis methodologies
used to determine loads in accordance with ASCE 7. Course
provides thorough overview of all practical load considerations.
Prerequisites: CIVL 309 or approved equivalent.

Three credit hours
Design of wood framed structures in accordance with the NDS
Specification. Course provides thorough overview of practical
member and connection design and real world applications.
Prerequisites: CIVL 304 or approved equivalent.
CIVL-612–Urban Transportation Planning
Three credit hours
A systems approach to the transportation planning process
focusing on policy issues and the decision making process. Topics
include: 1.) Trip generation modeling –variables influencing trip
generation, regression analysis and category analysis; 2.) Trip
distribution – modeling factors governing trip distribution, growthfactor methods and gravity models, calibration of gravity models;
3.) Mode split modeling – factors influencing mode choice,
discrete choice models; 4.) Route selection – traffic assignment;
and 5.) Transportation surveys; transport related land use models,
urban structure, urban goods transport. Use of popular travel
demand software and transportation planning applications will
also be covered.
Prerequisites: BS in mathematics, science, or engineering, or
permission from instructor.
CIVL-614–Ground Improvement
Three credit hours
This course provides a thorough overview of several design and
construction methods for improving in-situ soil conditions.
Covered topics include site exploration; evaluation of in-situ
soil conditions via in-situ testing; soil liquefaction; soil shear
strength and compressibility; soil nailing; foundation problems for
highway embankments; soil grouting; dynamic compaction, vibrocompaction; and vibro-replacement.
Prerequisites: CIVL410 or equivalent or permission from
instructor.
CIVL-616–Deep Foundations
Three credit hours
Design, construction, and inspection of deep foundation
systems. Covered topics include effects of deep foundation
installations; static capacity and settlement analysis of single pile
and pile groups under axial and lateral loads; drilled shaft design,
construction, and inspection techniques; deep foundation load
testing standards, interpretation, and simulation; non-destructive
testing and subsequent analysis; cost analysis of deep foundations.
Prerequisites: CIVL410 or equivalent or permission from
instructor.
CIVL-650–Special Graduate Topics in Civil Engineering
Three credit hours
Selected graduate topics in civil engineering. The offering of
this course will depend upon the interest of the students, the
availability of an instructor, and the approval of the department
head. Since the content of this course may change, a student may
repeat the course for credit with the consent of the department
head. Prerequisites: Graduate status and permission from
department head. Prerequisites: none.

CIVL-610–Timber Design
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�Graduate Certificate Programs
2010-2011

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�Graduate Certificate in Technical
Project Management

credit hours
The optional course for TPM Graduate Certificate Program is:
• ENGR 690: Independent Study
Total Required Courses: 12 credit hours

School of Engineering, 843-953-6588
Dr. Keith Plemmons, 843-953-7677
Keith.Plemmons@citadel.edu
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Technical Project Management (TPM) graduate
certificate program is to educate and train the next generation of
technical and professional leaders.

Admission Requirement:
Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for admission into the TPM graduate certificate program.
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to the
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room
101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university attended.
3. Submit a one-page letter of intent (form available at www.
citadel.edu/graduatecollege/forms)that provides concise,
complete answers to the following questions:
a. How has your experience prepared you for the TPM
graduate courses?
b. How will your knowledge, skills and attitudes
contribute to the TPM program’s learning community?
c. What do you hope to gain from the TPM graduate
program?
All material must be received by the CGC office to receive
consideration to the TPM graduate program. An undergraduate
engineering degree is not required.

Program Requirements:
Students are required to complete 12 hours of graduate study
within a four-year period from the time of registration in their first
TPM graduate course at The Citadel. Students who fulfill the
program requirements will earn a graduate certificate in Technical
Project Management.
Required Program:
The required courses for the TPM Graduate Certificate Program
are:
• ENGR 650: Overview of Technical Project Management,
3 credit hours
• ENGR 651: Technical Project Planning and Scheduling,3
credit hours
• ENGR 652: Applications of Quality Management,3
credit hours
• ENGR 653: Technical Project Support and Operations, 3

All students are required to complete a Capstone Project that
spans the four TPM courses. Other degree programs may require
students to complete subject specific Capstone Projects in order to
transfer TPM courses for credit within those programs.
A graduate student desiring to engage in a research or scholarly
project of mutual interest to the student and the faculty member
who directs the study, may propose to substitute ENGR 690 for
ENGR 651, ENGR 652, or ENGR 653. Approval to register for
ENGR 690 requires written permission from the Dean of Engineering; a 3.0 cumulative GPA; and approved Specific Course
Assignment including applicable scope, expected deliverables, and
contact information.

Required Courses:
ENGR 650: Overview of Technical Project Management
Three Credit Hours
This course applies a systems engineering approach to project management and introduces the student to the entire lifecycle of technical projects as offered by Project Management Institute’s A Guide
to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)
and other resources. Practical assignments are combined with
industry-accepted standards for the purpose of developing a logical
framework for managing and leading technical projects. The five
major process groups of Initiation, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing are investigated in relationship
with the nine knowledge areas of Integration, Scope, Time, Cost,
Quality, Human Resources, Communication, Risk and Procurement. Professional responsibility and ethics will receive particular
emphasis. A Capstone Project requirement is a major component
of this course and integrated into the other Technical Project Management (TPM) courses, ENGR 651, ENGR 652, and ENGR 653.
A formal presentation of the completed TPM Capstone Project to
industry, academic and public professionals will be required at the
successful completion of the fourth TPM course.
Prerequisite: None

ENGR 651: Technical Project Planning and Scheduling
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the principles and applications of work
breakdown structures (WBS); the Critical Path Method (CPM)
and Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT); earned
value management, critical chain scheduling and buffer management; definition and allocation of resources; resource leveling; and
schedule compression. Course content includes realistic projects,
case studies, Primavera and MS Project computer applications,
along with web-based management and technology tools. Each
student will continue working on their Capstone Project started in
ENGR 650, and if ENGR 652 and ENGR 653 have been successfully completed, will formally present the completed project as part
of this course.
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: ENGR 650 or instructor permission.

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�ENGR 652: Applications of Quality Management
Three Credit Hours
This course investigates the principles of quality management and
their application in the technical project environment. The standards, tools, techniques and deliverables as related to the development and implementation of a comprehensive quality system will
be explored. Topics related to ISO 9000, lean six sigma methodology, business process improvement, and function point analysis
will be addressed. Each student will continue working on their
Capstone Project started in ENGR 650, and if ENGR 651 and
ENGR 653 have been successfully completed, will formally present
the completed project as part of this course.
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: ENGR 650 or instructor permission.

ENGR 653: Technical Project Support and Operations
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and
understanding of the activities necessary for the completion of a
project, but not normally recognized as project activities. These
activities include project plan development, negotiations, coaching and interpersonal skills, contract specifications and general
conditions, bonds and insurance, and risk planning and mitigation. Each student will continue working on their Capstone Project
started in ENGR 650, and if ENGR 651 and ENGR 652 have
been successfully completed, will formally present the completed
project as part of this course.
Prerequisite/Co requisite: ENGR 650 or instructor permission.

Optional Course:
ENGR 690: Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to give School of Engineering students
real-world work experience to complement the classroom education they have previously received or to allow for working on an
advanced academic project under the direction of one or more of
the faculty of the School of Engineering. Students will have the
opportunity to relate their classroom experiences to a variety of
managerial issues and/or to the investigation of some advanced
topic. Topics shall not be directly related to the student’s past life
experiences. Applicable efforts, activities, and topics will be coordinated through the School of Engineering.
Transfer Credit: No transfer credit hours will be accepted.
Grading: All students are expected to maintain high academic and
professional standards. Any student who receives any form of “C”
(i.e. C, C+) or F will be dismissed from the TPM program for academic insufficiency. Dismissed students must resubmit application
documents and appeal to the dean of the school to be considered
for continuance in the program.

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�Graduate Certificate in Sport
Management - Sport Sales &amp; Marketing
Department of Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science
843-953-5060
Department Head
Dr. John S. Carter, 843-953-7953
john.carter@citadel.edu
Program Coordinator
Dr. Harry Davakos, 843-953-7957
Harry.Davakos@citadel.edu
Dr. Linda Schoonmaker, 843-953-7958
linda.schoonmaker@citadel.edu
The Sport Management Certificate Program
This certificate program in Sport Management offers five (5)
courses that will enhance the student’s breadth and depth of
knowledge and skills in sport sales and marketing. These courses
were specifically developed to broaden knowledge, skills, and
abilities of working professionals in the field of sport management
as well as provide such skills to students who wish to enhance
their career marketability. In addition, graduate programs, such
as the M.S. in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science program at The
Citadel, may accept these certificate program courses as credits
towards completion of a Master’s degree with an emphasis in
Sport Management.

Admission Requirements:
Requirements and application procedures for admission into the
Sport Management Certificate Program:
1. Contact the Program Coordinator of the Sport Management
Program in the Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport
Science, Deas Hall, Room 205, Tel: (843) 843-7957 or (843)
953-5060, email: harry.davakos@citadel.edu.
2. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
a non-refundable application fee to The Citadel Graduate
College (CGC), Bond Hall, Room 101.
3. Submit an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree
and all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from
accredited colleges and universities. Students whose degrees
are from colleges and universities outside the United States
will be required to have their transcripts translated by one
of several academic credential evaluation organizations
recognized by The Citadel Graduate College.
4. Submit a resume to the Program Coordinator of the Sport
Management Program (Department of Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science) detailing previous work experience.
5. A letter of intent to the Program Coordinator of the Sport
Management Program (Department of Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science) that addresses the following questions:
a. How have your past experiences prepared you for the

Sport Management Certificate Program’s graduate
work?
b. How will your knowledge, skills, and attitudes
contribute to the sport marketing/sales learning
community?
c. What do you hope to gain if accepted to the Sport
Management Certificate Program?
All materials must be received by the CGC and Health, Exercise,
and Sport Science Department to receive consideration for
entrance into the Sport Management Certificate Program.

Course Descriptions:
HESS-518—Sport Marketing
Three Credit Hours
A course examining theories, principles, fundamentals,
applications, and challenges of marketing in exercise, sport, and
recreation industries.
HESS-521—The Art of Selling in Sport
Three Credit Hours
A course concentrating on knowledge, skills and concepts related
to the “art” of sales, an area valued considerably in the sport
industry.
HESS-523—Administration and Leadership of Exercise and Sport
Organizations
Three Credit Hours
A course examining organizational theory and behavior as well
as leadership qualities related to exercise and sport organizations.
Effectiveness, structure, and design of exercise and sport
organizations are also addressed as well as cultures, leadership
styles, conflicts, changes, and human resources involved in these
entities.
HESS-529—Special Problems in Sport Management: Advertising
in Sport
Three Credit Hours
A course examining knowledge, skills and concepts required
for successful advertising in the sport industry. Strategies and
techniques of successful advertising will be studied.
HESS-539—Sport Public Relations and Promotions
Three Credit Hours
A course focusing on public relations principles and practices in
the sport management industry.

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�Graduate Certificate in Leadership
Dr. Mick Fekula
Director of Academic Leadership Programs,
843-953-4994

The graduate certificate in Leadership consists of five (5) three (3)
hour couses at the graduate level which can be used in each of the
following programs or can be completed as a stand alone certificate
in leadership for those interested individuals who are not enrolled
in one of these three programs;
• Master of Arts in Social Science
• Master of Science in Project Management
• Master of Business Administration

Admission Requirements:
1.
2.
3.

4.

Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
the appropriate non-refundable application fee, to the The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
Submit an official transcript for the baccalaureate degree and
all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
college or university attended.
Submit a letter of intent, no more than two pages, which
answers the following questions:
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for
graduate courses in leadership?
b. How will your knowledge, skills and experiences
contribute to this program’s learning community?
c. What do you hope to gain from this graduate
certificate program?
Submit the names and contact information for three (3)
references familiar with your work.

All material must be received by the CGC office to receive
consideration for admission to this graduate certificate program.
Students who are currently admitted to a graduate degree
program at The Citadel are automatically eligible to pursue the
Graduate Certificate in Leadership.

Course Descriptions:
PSYC-500—Human Growth and Development
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the principles of human development with
emphasis on the contributions of biological, social, psychological,
and multicultural influences as applied to an understanding of
cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development across the
life-span. Particular emphasis will be given to the psychobiological
nature and social context of development as well as cultural and
ethnic variations impacting on development processes.

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PSYC-570—Social and Cognitive Foundations of Interpersonal
Behavior
Three Credit Hours
This course presents a survey of the scientific study of social
influence, emphasizing that a fundamental understanding of the
basic forces affecting how individuals think and behave in social
settings serves as a cornerstone of effective interpersonal behavior
and sound leadership.
BADM-713—Communication for Leadership
Three Credit Hours
This course provides insight on the role of organizations as
communication systems in which effective writing and speaking are
crucial. Emphasis is on developing awareness of verbal and written
styles, interpersonal skills, and creating a repertoire of writing and
speaking strategies.
Prerequisites: None.
BADM-722—Leadership in Organizations
Three Credit Hours
This course is a seminar that focuses on the understanding and
application of organizational theory and leadership principles.
In addition, the course will included components on developing
individual leadership skills and different theories of organizations.
The applications component of the course will include a variety
of approaches such as cases, films, guest speakesr, individual selfassessment, role play, team building exercises, and a leadership
portfolio.
Prerequisites: None.
Application of Leadership
Three Credit Hours
Choose one (1) of the following courses:
• Master of Arts in Social Science
Choose from select History, English, or Political Science courses
• Master of Science in Project
ENGR 672
Management
• Master in Business Administration
BADM 740

�Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs
School of Education
843-953-5097
Dr. George Williams, 843-953-2205
Williamsg@citadel.edu
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) and the Division of
Counselor Education within The Citadel School of Education
(SOE) is committed to principled educational leadership in higher
education making The Citadel the ideal place for offering a
program that aims to prepare leaders in Student Affairs.
The Student Affairs graduate certificate is designed to teach
students aspiring to work (or currently working) in higher
education how to:
• Use resources effectively to achieve institutional missions and
goals;
• Establish high expectations for the learning process; and
• Equip individuals with the skills needed to engage students
in active learning while building supportive and inclusive
communities within higher education institutions that help
students develop coherent values and ethical standards.
The program also provides supportive educational background
for those interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in Educational
Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education
Administration currently offered by Clemson University at the
Lowcountry Graduate Center.

Admission Requirements:
1.
2.
3.

EDUC-537—Student Development Services in Higher Education
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses on the historical and current approaches of the
organization, management, and evaluation of student services.
EDUC-500—Foundations of American Education (Student
Affairs and College Counseling Concentration)
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to assist students in understanding the
historical trends and events that have influenced contemporary
American higher education and the resulting evolution of the
American college student.
EDUC-538—Theories of Student Development in Higher
Education
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of theories of student
development in higher education as it applies to the cognitive and
psychosocial development of students and the influence of the
college environment.
EDUC-539—Higher Education Administration
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of the process of organizing
the personnel and financial resources needed to effectively meet
student development and institutional goals and objectives.
This course will introduce students to basic human and fiscal
management concepts and skills.
EDUC-634—Practicum in Student Affairs and College
Counseling
Three Credit Hours
This supervised experience includes the student serving as a
student affairs specialist in a higher education institutional setting
for a minimum of 100 clock hours. Prerequisite: Permission from a
faculty Advisor

Submit a completed graduate application form along with the
appropriate non-refundable application fee to The Citadel
Graduate College.
Submit official transcript(s) of all undergraduate and graduate
credit directly from the source, including documentation of
graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
Submit one letter of recommendation.

Once all admission requirements have been satisfied, the SOE
Division of Counselor Education Admissions Committee will
review the application and the applicant will be notified of their
admission decision.

Curriculum:
The Student Affairs certificate program consists of four, three
credit-hour courses totaling 12 graduate credit hours. Students
may choose to enroll in 15 credit hours when including a
practicum. Courses in the program are typically offered at the
Lowcountry Graduate Center (LGC).

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�Undergraduate Degree Programs
2010-2011

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�Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration
School of Business, 843-953-5056
Ms. Duvall Herlocker, 843-953-6450
duvall.herlocker@citadel.edu
Dr. Lester Pittman, 843-574-6420
lester.pittman@tridenttech.edu
Mission:
The mission of the School of Business Administration is to educate
and develop leaders of principle to serve a global community.

2 + 2 Program:
The Citadel’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is
a “2 +2” program provided in cooperation with Trident Technical
College. Students take freshman and sophomore level courses at
Trident (or an equivalent college), and they come to The Citadel
for their junior and senior level courses.
Students who wish to earn a B.S. in Business Administration
through The Citadel’s Graduate College can begin their
coursework at TTC and earn an Associate in Arts degree along
the way.

The Steps:
• Apply to TTC (www.tridenttech.edu). List AA as your major
and Citadel-Business as your career path.
• Submit SAT/ACT scores OR take TTC’s placement test.
• Visit TTC’s Orientation Center to be assigned to the right
TTC advisor
• Submit official transcripts of all colleges attended
• Meet with your advisor and fill out a 2+2 Enrollment Form
• Complete specified courses at TTC with a minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Apply to The Citadel
• Sign transfer request form

Admission Requirements:
To be admitted into The Citadel’s portion of the program,
students must:
1.
Complete and return an undergraduate application to the
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room
101.
2. Complete the designated courses with Trident Technical
College or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
(Students may begin taking Citadel courses at any time as
long as prerequisites have been met and official TTC and
all other college transcripts have been sent.)
3. Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
The Citadel’s undergraduate program, our principal focus, blends
four semesters of science, four semesters of English, four semesters

of foreign language courses, other traditional liberal arts courses,
and upper-level business courses.
Persons interested in the Master of Business Administration program,
which is offered only through evening classes, should consult the Graduate
portion of this catalog for further information.

Required Courses
Course

Hours

May be taken at TTC or equivalent
Composition and Literature - ENG 101
Composition and Literature - ENG 102
English Literature I - ENG 205
American, British or World Literature –
ENG 203/206/208/209

3
3
3

Western Civilization - HIS 101
Western Civilization - HIS 102
or
World History - HIS 104
World History - HIS 105

3
3
3
3

Modern Language (FRE, SPA, or GER 101)
Modern Language (FRE, SPA, or GER 102)
Modern Language (FRE, SPA, or GER 201)
Modern Language (FRE, SPA, or GER 202)

4
4
3
3

Macroeconomics - ECO 210 [BADM 201]
Microeconomics - ECO 211 [BADM 202]
Social Science Core Course
(PSY 201, SOC 101, ANT 101, or PSC 201)
Public Speaking SPC 205
[Citadel Non-Business Elective]
Microcomputer Applications - CPT 101 [CSCI 110]
College Algebra with Modeling - MAT 109
[MATH 104]
Probability &amp; Statistics - MAT 120 [BADM 205]
Elementary Calculus - MAT 130 [MATH 106]
Accounting Principles - ACC 101 [BADM 211]
Accounting Principles - ACC 102 [BADM 212]

3
3

Solar System Astronomy - AST 101
Stellar Astronomy - AST 102
or
Biological Science I - BIO 101
Biological Science II - BIO 102
or
College Chemistry I - CHM 110
College Chemistry II - CHM 111
or
Physics I - PHY 201
Physics II - PHY 202
[Note: 4 semesters of science required]
Non-Business Elective
Non-Business Elective
General Elective
(Non-business elective or busines elective)
27 courses

3

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3

3
Total 87 hours
109

�Course

Hours

Must be taken at The Citadel
Communications in Business BADM 216
3
(Pre-requisites: ENG 101 &amp; 102)
Business Law - BADM 305
3
Marketing Principles - BADM 309
(Pre-requisites: ECO 211)
3
Computer Applications in Business BADM 317
3
Business Finance BADM 321
3
(Prereq ACC 101&amp;102)
Management &amp; Organization Behavior BADM 338
3
Leadership in Organizations BADM 371
3
(Prereq BADM 338)
Production Management BADM 410
3
(Prereq ECO 211, MAT 120, ACC 102, BADM 338)
Strategic Management BADM 422
3
(Prereq ECO 210 &amp; 211, ACC 101 &amp; 102,
BADM 309, BADM 321 &amp; BADM 338)
Business Elective BADM
3
Business Elective BADM
3
Business Elective BADM
3
Business Elective BADM
3
13 courses
39 hours

Courses Descriptions:
BADM-216—Communications in Business
Three Credit Hours
Required of business administration sophomores.
A study of written and oral communication in organizations.
Emphasis is given to communication theory including
communication flows and barriers, as well as the psychology of
communicating good, neutral, negative, and persuasive messages.
The course also covers career planning, delivering professional
presentations, electronic communications and writing formal
reports.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 &amp; 102

BADM-305—Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration juniors.
An introduction to the legal system, with special emphasis
on its relation to business. Students will contend with federal
and state regulations as well as the common law to arrive at an
understanding of the legality, ethics, and social responsibility
of business decisions. Topics include an introduction to the
judicial system, torts and product liability, administrative law
and consumer protection, agency and partnership, contracts, the
Constitution, criminal law, ethics, and fiduciary trust.

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BADM-309—Marketing Principles
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration juniors.
Introduction to basic concepts and terminology in marketing: the
process of developing marketing strategy, the role of marketing
activities within the firm, external influences that affect the
development of marketing strategy, and basic analytical tools
appropriate to marketing decision-making. International and
ethical issues in marketing are examined.
Prerequisite: Principles of Microeconomics (BADM-202).

BADM-317—Computer Applications in Business
Three Credit Hours
Required of business administration juniors.
The application of computer software to assist in analyzing
common business decisions, with an emphasis on advanced
techniques in spreadsheet and database development and design.
Includes a major business project utilizing presentation software
and the Internet.

BADM-318—Commercial Law
Three Credit Hours
Required of business administration majors with a concentration
in accounting.
A detailed examination of commercial law topics including sales,
commercial paper, secured transactions, bulk transfers, and
bankruptcy.
Prerequisite: Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (BADM305).

BADM-320—International Business
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses on decisions in international business
operations for small and large firms. Of particular interest are
international business climate/culture, foreign exchange rates,
international trade, overseas direct investment, and operations
management. Students will incorporate case studies dealing with
aspects of international business.

BADM-321—Business Finance
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration juniors.
An introductory course combining both a description of the
structure of business financing and a study of financial principles
and practices, with special emphasis on their relation to managerial
planning and control.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Managerial Accounting (BADM-211)

BADM-326—Principles of Real Estate
Three Credit Hours
This course provides a personal and professional perspective of the
legal, financial, and ethical rights and obligations of all parties in
a real estate transaction. Topics include organizing, functioning,
financing, marketing, brokering, appraising, and managing of real
estate transactions.

�BADM-338—Management and Organizational Behavior

BADM-409—Human Resource Management

Three Credit Hours
Required of business administration juniors.
A study of the fundamental concepts of management and
organizational behavior. Emphasis is placed on the study of human
behavior, attitudes, and performance in organizations, and on the
development of positive interpersonal relations. A major focus
is on the managerial role of leader and decision-maker necessary
for effective planning, organizing, influencing, and control of the
organization. The dynamics and links among individuals, groups,
and the national and international environment are analyzed to
highlight the determinants of organizational effectiveness.

Three Credit Hours
A contemporary course in the management of personnel as a
resource concentrating on the historical, legal, social, economic,
and ethical framework of labor relations with a focus on
forecasting, planning, staffing, compensating, developing a career,
labor relations, performance management, and control and
evaluation of human resources.

BADM-371—Leadership in Organizations
Three Credit Hours
Using a case approach as well as a significant experiential
component, this course involves the application of leadership
theory and practice covered in this class and in other classes in
the interdisciplinary minor in Leadership Studies. The course
draws from cases in business and other organizations to focus the
student’s learning in both individual and team projects. Issues
of motivation, persuasion, ethics, power, diversity, teams, etc. will
all be explored. Guest speakers/leaders will also be an important
component of the course.
Prerequisites: Psychology of Leadership (PSYC 371) or Management
and Organizational Behavior (BADM 338).

BADM-404—Investments
Three Credit Hours
A survey course that introduces different types of securities,
markets, transaction costs, security regulations, and taxes. The
basic techniques for analyzing the potential returns and risks of
individual securities and for combining them efficiently into
portfolios are also studied.
Prerequisite: Business Finance (BADM-321).

BADM-405—Marketing Management
Three Credit Hours
A study of marketing planning and decision-making from the point
of view of the marketing manager in a changing economic, social,
and legal environment. Basic concepts and methods of analysis
used in formulating product, distribution, promotion, and pricing
strategy are studied.
Prerequisite: Marketing Management (BADM-309).

BADM-407—Money and Banking
Three Credit Hours
The nature and functions of money, the various monetary
standards, the development of our monetary system, the factors
affecting the value of money, methods and objectives of money
and credit control, international exchange, and analysis of recent
developments in money and credit.
Prerequisite: Principles of Macroeconomics (BADM-201).

BADM-410—Production &amp; Operations Management
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration seniors.
Analysis of the production function as the planning, organizing,
directing, and controlling of the required activities and resources
necessary to produce products and services. Managerial problems
in the areas of plant design and location, production standards,
operations planning and control, product development, materials
handling, and inventory control are discussed.
Prerequisites: Principles of Microeconomics (BADM-202), Business
Statistics (BADM-205), Introduction to Managerial Accounting
(BADM-212), and Management and Organizational Behavior
(BADM-338).

BADM-412—International Economics
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the theoretical principles underlying international
specialization and exchange, the making of international payments,
the relation of international payments to national income, and the
application of these principles to recent historical developments
and current national policies. An introduction is provided to the
network, composition, and sources of world trade.
Prerequisite: Principles of Microeconomics (BADM-202).

BADM-413—International Marketing
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to global problems, cultural and ethical issues, and
decision areas facing the marketing manager. Primary emphasis
rests on the value of cross-cultural understanding and the need for
careful adaptation of marketing efforts.
Prerequisite: Marketing Principles (BADM-309).

BADM-414—Consumer Behavior
Three Credit Hours
The study of behavioral science theories and related marketing
models useful to managers in understanding consumers in the
domestic and global marketplace.
Prerequisite: Marketing Principles (BADM-309).

BADM-417—Systems Analysis and Design for Business
Three Credit Hours
This course addresses the theory and practice of effective database
systems design for businesses. Topics include client/server models
and object-oriented databases, as well as the data warehouse’s role
in supporting business decision-making.
Prerequisite: Computer Applications in Business (BADM-317)

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�BADM-420—Management of Change
Three Credit Hours
This course uses knowledge and skills from the social sciences
to develop strategies for achieving effective change within
organizations. Implementation of these strategies to achieve more
effective organizations is the core of this course. Topics include
team building, process consultation, confrontation and the
management of conflict, and technostructural change.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in business administration

BADM-422—Strategic Management
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration seniors.
A capstone course designed to give the student practice in
integrating the numerous theory courses in all phases of business
management. The student develops problem-solving and decisionmaking skills by assuming the role of top management in a
simulated company and through the study of actual business cases.
Prerequisites: Principles of Macroeconomics (BADM-201), Principles
Microeconomics (BADM-202), Introduction to Financial
Accounting (BADM-211), Introduction to Managerial Accounting
(BADM-212), Marketing Principles (BADM-309), Business Finance
(BADM-321), Management and Organizational Behavior (BADM338).

BADM-425—Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship
Three Credit Hours
This course covers the environment of small business, factors of
success or failure, small business management tools, and sources
of financing. Student teams prepare business plans for the startup of a business. In some instances, the teams will work with
local entrepreneurs in developing business plans. The course is
supported by a multimedia business planning system.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in business administration.

BADM-430–435—Seminar in Business Administration
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: approval of course instructor and department head.
These courses are designed to provide students of exceptional
ability and background with the opportunity to explore a variety of
advanced, business-oriented, analytical techniques. Specified topics
covered within these courses will be offered at the discretion of the
instructor and under the supervision of the department head.

BADM-450—Internship
Three Credit Hours
This course gives senior students real-world work experience to
complement the classroom education they have already received.
Interns will learn about the variety of issues faced by today’s firms
and their managers, the kinds of information firms collect and use,
and the development of solutions for business problems. Interns
will spend ten to twelve hours each week working alongside a
senior-level manager in a Charleston-area business.
Prerequisite: Senior or Junior Standing

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BADM-490—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
Approvals for enrollment during pre registration from sponsoring
professor and department head are required.
This course may be taken by seniors desiring to engage in a
scholarly research project of mutual interest to the student and
the faculty member who directs the study. The project should
culminate in a formal student research paper.
Prerequisite: Senior Standing

�Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

learning, effective communication, contributions on
multidisciplinary teams, and broad based prospective of
engineering and societal needs.

Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering
Dr. Kenneth Brannan, Department Head
843.953.5083, ken.brannan@citadel.edu

Broad Based Education:
Graduating students who have a broad educational background
that leads to good citizenship through leadership, management,
decision making and problem solving abilities.

Department’s Mission Statement:
The mission of the Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering (CEE) is to provide a nationally recognized studentcentered learning environment for the development of principled
leaders in the civil and environmental engineering community
through a broad-based, rigorous curriculum, emphasizing
theoretical and practical engineering concepts, strong professional
values, and a disciplined work ethic.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
recognizes the civil engineer as a people-serving professional
who manages resources as well as technology. The civil engineer
plans, designs, constructs, and maintains facilities essential to
modern life in both the public and private sectors. Accordingly,
the department strives to develop the skills of its engineering
students in the management of resources–time, materials, money,
and people. Consistent with the high aims of the civil engineering
profession, the department seeks to ensure its academic program
is underpinned by a broad base of ethical knowledge and behavior
as well as modern leading-edge technology. The department
accomplishes its mission by connecting students, faculty, and
staff in a unique academic environment, achieving the intended
development of the student through the enriched personal,
professional, and educational growth of each individual.

Admission Requirements:
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Complete the designated courses with Trident Technical
College or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Submit all official transcripts directly from the source to the
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) office.
Complete and return an undergraduate application to the
CGC, Bond Hall Room 101.

Program Educational Objectives:
The Civil and Environmental Engineering program educational
objectives are designated in the following three areas:
Design:
Graduating students who are successful in engineering based on a
course of study focused on design, including a solid theoretical and
practical foundation that leads to successful employment in the
private and public sectors.
Sustainable Success:
Graduating students who have sustainable career success and
participate in leadership roles through demonstration of lifelong

Departmental Core Values:
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has
adopted the following core values:
Students are our Focus: We believe the education, development,
empowerment, and welfare of our students are the primary focus of
our efforts.
Civil Engineers as Principled Leaders: We believe the engineering
profession requires the highest professional and ethical standards,
which we seek to model, teach and prepare our students to
embrace.
Collaborative Teaching and Learning Environment: We believe
a collaborative collegial environment among our faculty, staff
and students is critical in sustaining advancement in educational
excellence.
Growth through Assessment: We believe data-driven inquiry and
improvement will lead us to sustained advancement in educational
excellence.

Program Requirements:
Two-Plus-Two Evening Mode
The Citadel through the CGC offers an undergraduate Bachelor
of Science degree in Civil Engineering. This program is offered
in cooperation with Trident Technical College where the student
completes the first two years of study. The junior and senior years
of study are completed at The Citadel by attending evening classes.

Program Outcomes:
At the time of graduation from the civil engineering program
a student should have achieved an acceptable level of skills and
knowledge in the following areas:
• an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and
engineering
• an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as
analyze and interpret data
• an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet
desired needs
• an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
• an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering
problems
• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
• an ability to communicate effectively
• the broad education necessary to understand the impact of
engineering solutions in a global and societal context
• a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, lifelong learning
• a knowledge of contemporary issues
• an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern
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engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
an understanding of the elements of project management,
construction, and asset management
an understanding of business and public policy and
administration fundamentals
an understanding of the role of the leader and leadership
principles and attitudes

Program of Study:
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department’s fouryear program begins with courses which provide a foundation
of knowledge and skill in the basic arts and sciences. Limited
specialization in engineering starts during the sophomore year.
In the junior and senior years, the time is devoted essentially
to basic professional subjects. Throughout the four years, the
program emphasizes the development of habits of orderly study,
investigation, sound reasoning, problem-solving, and design, rather
than the mere acquisition of factual information. It is stressed that
an engineer is a professional, thoroughly grounded in engineering
science and technology, but also aware of the social, economic,
ethical, and ecological implications of professional activities. The
civil engineering curriculum is accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology (ABET). Each year the curriculum is
augmented by off-campus educators and engineers who lecture and
moderate seminars in engineering specialties. Students’ sources of
knowledge are broadened by participation in these seminars and
the student chapters of the American Society of Civil Engineers,
Tau Beta Pi (honorary engineering society), and the Society of
American Military Engineers.
LeTellier Hall was designed for the needs of civil and
environmental engineering education and contains, in addition
to laboratories, six multimedia classrooms and one multimedia
assembly room that contains additional audio-visual aids. There are
three computer facilities located in LeTellier Hall. To help ensure
the best use of these facilities, priority access goes to students using
software or capabilities specific to the LeTellier sites. LeTellier 203
is a general purpose lab maintained by ITS. LeTellier 206 and 308
are on the CEE departmental network and require a departmental
user account.
The Main Computer Lab – LeTellier 203
LeTellier 203 is the primary teaching and student-use computer
facility in the Civil Engineering Department. The twenty-three
student stations and one projection-capable instructor station and
laser printer located in this lab are connected to the campus wide
network, CITnet, and provide direct Internet access via Ethernet.
The campus-wide network includes: an ALPHA cluster which
handles student email and information systems and the library
information systems; a Novell network for printer access; and the
UNIX systems administered by the Department of Mathematics
and Computer Science. The software in the labs is Windows
based. All machines in the lab have graphics-capable www browers.
The department’s standard general purpose software includes:
Microsoft Office, Mathcad, and Autocad Lt. In addition, there
are a number of course specific software packages. Faculty also
post: classroom presentations, handouts, programming examples,
class notes, and solutions to tests, and homework on the CEE
Department’s Web server. These postings are in a mixture of
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formats including PDF files, Mathcad documents, spreadsheet
files, executable programs, and multimedia presentation files that
students may review as needed before and after class.
The Special Applications Lab – LeTellier 206
LeTellier 206 is the home of the Civil Engineering Department
Special Applications Lab. Note: A CEE departmental computer
account is required to log in on these workstations. The twelve
student computers serve primarily as AutoCad, GIS (ArcView) and
structural design workstations. Other uses involve construction
management, Global Positioning System (GPS) data analysis/
adjustment, and traffic engineering studies. Occasionally, small
sections of courses may be scheduled in the lab utilizing the
instructors-only workstation and projection system. Each of these
computers has a CDRW drive to accommodate large student files.
This laboratory is equipped with a network A-B size laser printer
and E-size plotter. There is also a 8-1/2x14 fixed-bed color scanner
in this lab for student use.
The Graphics Lab – LeTellier 308
LeTellier 308 is the home of the Civil Engineering Department
Graphics Instruction Lab. Note: A CEE departmental computer
account is required to log in on these workstations. The
instructor’s station is equipped with a projection system for
both the computer and document camera. The twenty student
computers serve primarily as Autocad workstations. Each of
these computers has a 250 MB ZIP drive and a CDR/W drive to
accommodate large student files. This laboratory is equipped with
a networked A/B size laser printer.
Materials Testing Laboratory: Major items of equipment include
a 400,000-pound universal hydraulic testing machine with a
clearance of 8 feet for column testing and with a 36-inch-wide
working platform; a 250,000 pound and an additional 300,000
pound concrete cylinder testing machine; a 60,000-pound
hydraulic universal testing machine; a 10,000-inch-pound torsion
machine; and equipment for making tension, compression,
shearing, and most other accepted and significant tests on metals,
concrete, wood, and other structural materials. A transmission
Polariscope and related equipment are available to investigate in a
wide variety of two dimensional photo-elastic models.
Construction Materials Laboratory: Bituminous Materials Testing.
This laboratory contains equipment for making the significant
quality control and identification tests on asphalt cements, cutback
asphalts, and asphalt emulsions. Equipment for the design, mixing,
compaction by both hammer and gyratory means, and testing
of asphalt concrete paving mixtures by the Marshall and other
methods is included.
Concrete Materials Testing: A curing room, mixing equipment,
air entraining measuring apparatus, scales, and other minor
equipment are provided in this laboratory. Testing is accomplished
using the Materials Laboratory testing equipment.
Geotechnical Laboratories: The two soils laboratories are
equipped with consolidmeters, triaxial and direct shear machines,
unconfined compression machines, permeameters, Atterberg
limit equipment, Proctor and modified AASHTO compaction
apparatus, standard sieves, soil hydrometers, C.B.R. apparatus, and
other equipment needed for tests and experiments with soils.

�Fluid Mechanics Laboratory: Equipment is provided for a wide
variety of experiments and tests involving the flow of water over
weirs or through pipes, meters, orifices, or a Parshall flume.
Other major items of equipment include a head loss and flow
measurement fluid circuit apparatus, a Reynolds number device,
two (2) hydraulic demonstration units permitting experiments
involving many phenomena of open channel flow, and a
centrifugal pump equipped to measure input and output of energy.
In addition, a parallel-series pumping unit is available for
students to study parallel-series pumping under a variety of system
conditions.
Environmental Engineering Laboratory: Equipment is provided
for water analysis determination (primarily according to “Standard
Methods”) pH, alkalinity, turbidity, conductivity, D.O., and color.
Bacteriological examinations may also be made for wastewater analysis,
biochemical oxygen demand, solids content, and coliform testing. The
equipment includes incubators, a muffle furnace, pH meters, dissolved
oxygen probes, electrophotometic devices, an autoclave, a constant
temperature refrigerator, spectrophotometer, a drying oven, a water
still, a type I generator, a fume hood, a microscope, and essential minor
tools and equipment.
Other engineering equipment: Adequate equipment is available
for the courses in engineering graphics, surveying, geospatial
representation, as well as for the junior and senior courses. This
equipment includes levels, theodolites, level rods, tapes, six total
stations, data collectors, and nine Geographic Positioning System
(GPS) receivers.
Degree: The degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.S.
in C.E.) is awarded to those who successfully complete the program
of studies outlined in the course offerings section of this catalog.
Two humanity or social science electives, one technical elective,
and one civil engineering design elective are required. These are
selected from a list of approved electives maintained by the Civil
and Environmental Engineering Department. In completing the
two humanities or social science electives, the student will take
one from the core curriculum. The other shall be a departmentally
approved course. The civil and environmental engineering design
elective allows the students to specialize in a technical area of
civil engineering by completing a design course at the senior level
that integrates principles and practices of earlier courses into the
design of the engineering system. Students who are on academic
probation will not be permitted to enroll in upper level courses
offered by the civil and environmental engineering department
(i.e., junior and senior level classes).
All scheduled freshman and sophomore level engineering,
science, and mathematics courses must be completed before a
student will be permitted to enroll in senior level courses offered
by the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department.
Students are required to be advised for each semester of
enrollment at The Citadel.

Course Descriptions:
CIVL-100—Introduction to Civil and Environmental
Engineering
Two Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering freshmen.
Meets The Citadel 101 first year seminar requirement.
The engineering process from problem formulation to the evolution
of creative design is demonstrated through the practical solution of
engineering problems. Course topics provide an introduction to the
engineering profession, branches and functions of civil engineering,
professional ethics, and the role of engineers in society. Course
assignments include individual student exercises, team-oriented
engineering projects, in-class presentations, and peer evaluations.
As a foundation for lifelong learning in the civil engineering
profession, students will develop and enhance study skills, including
time management, learning strategies, computer techniques/tools,
and effective communication. The course will introduce students
to campus facilities, resources, support services and lifestyle issues
useful for making a successful transition to the unique environment
of The Citadel.
Laboratory: Four hours.

CIVL-101—Engineering Drawing
Two Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering freshmen.
Use and care of drawing instruments; proper weights and types of
lines for clear-cut and complete graphical representation; auxiliary and
sectional views; pictorial representation with emphasis on isometric
drawing, dimensioning, true lengths, and shapes; problems on points,
lines, and planes; development of a reasonable skill in lettering. A
substantial portion of the course is taught using CAD software.
Laboratory: Four hours

CIVL-202—Statics
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Scalar and vector solutions of problems in statics; resultants,
reactions, and equilibrium of forces; analysis of simple trusses,
friction; centroids and centers of gravity; and moments of inertia.
Lecture: Three hours.
Corequisites: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MATH-131) and
Physics with Calculus I and Lab (PHYS-221/271)

CIVL-205—Surveying
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Linear measurements, leveling, compass and transit/theodolite,
total stations theory of errors, latitudes and departures, areas,
stadia, coordinate geometry, construction field control, legal
aspects of land surveying, and public land surveys.
Lecture: Three hours.
Corequisites: Engineering Drawing (CIVL-101), Surveying
Laboratory (CIVL-235).

CIVL-208—Geospatial Representation
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
A course in geospatial representation that includes topographic
mapping, advanced adjustments using least squares procedures,
map projections, state plan coordinate systems, astronomic control
for mapping, Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic
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�Information Systems (GIS), and remote sensing.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Surveying (CIVL-205), Surveying Laboratory (CIVL235), and Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MATH-131).
Corequisites: Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering
(CIVL-100).

CIVL-209—Computer Application for Civil and
Environmental Engineering
Two Credit Hours
Required for all Civil and Environmental Engineering
sophomores. Instruction in computer applications to problems
chosen from civil engineering fields and fields clearly related
thereto. Development of computer-based methodsfor analyzing
civil engineering systems. The focus of the course is on algorithm
development and implementation.
Lecture: One hour; Laboratory: Two hours.

CIVL-235—Surveying Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Application of principles obtained in CIVL-205 through
actual field work. Horizontal control activities include distance
measurements by tape and EDM, angular measurements
by theodolite and total station; traversing; traverse closure
computations; balancing computations; and preparation of
boundary plat and detailed survey. Computer applications and
computer drafting are utilized.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Corequisite: Surveying (CIVL-205).

CIVL-239—Geomatics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Preparation of topographic map, Geographic Positioning Systems
mapping controls, Geographic Information System applications, and
understanding the geometry and nomenclature of horizontal and
vertical curves.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Surveying (CIVL-205) and Surveying Laboratory
(CIVL-235)
Corequisite: Geospatial Representation (CIVL-208).

CIVL-301—Dynamics
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Kinematics and Kinetics of particles or rigid bodies in plane
motion with emphasis on the special cases of translation and
rotation. The techniques of vector mathematics are employed.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Statics (CIVL-202) with a grade of “C” or better.

CIVL-302—Highway Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Alignment and earthwork drawings and computations; earthwork
operations; routine tests of highway materials, bituminous
and non-bituminous; pavement and basic thickness design;
design and testing of asphalt paving mixtures; constructions of
roadway elements; construction surveys; and an introduction
into construction specifications. Problems are solved by both
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manual and computer methods. Preparation of construction plans
for a highway, including use of survey data, plotting, design of
horizontal and vertical control; storm drainage design; earthwork
determination and mass diagram calculations.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Transportation Engineering (CIVL-305); corequisite:
Asphalt and Concrete Laboratory (CIVL-327).

CIVL-304—Mechanics of Materials
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Elastic properties of structural materials; internal stresses and
strains; principal stresses and strains including Mohr’s Circle; axial;
torsion; flexure; shear; riveted and bolted joints; combined stresses;
shear and moment diagrams; beam deflections. Supplemented by
CIVL 307.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Statics (CIVL-202) with a grade of “C” or better.

CIVL-305—Transportation Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering
juniors. Development and interrelationships of United States
transportation systems; planning, financing, and design of land
transportation, airport, and seaport facilities. Includes road and
railroad geometric and drainage design; public transportation
facilities; sedimentation and erosion controls; airport layout and
design; and design of harbors and port facilities.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering
(CIVL-100), Engineering Drawing (CIVL-101), Geospatial
Representation (CIVL-208), Geospatial Representation Laboratory
(CIVL-238).

CIVL-307—Materials Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Laboratory supplement to CIVL-304. Introduction to the use
of testing machines and equipment; strength and deformation
measurements of ferrous and nonferrous metals, concrete, and
wood; properties of materials as determined by results of tests in
compression, tension, bending, torsion; behavior of columns; use
of electric resistance strain gages; use of ASTM specifications and
test procedures.
Taken concurrently with or subsequent to CIVL-304.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: English Composition (ENGL-102); prerequisites or
corequisites: Computer Application for Civil and Environmental
Engineering (CIVL-209), Mechanics of Material (CIVL-304).

CIVL-309—Structural Analysis
Four Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Structural analysis of determinate and indeterminate beams and
frames using classical, approximate, and computer-based methods.
Lecture: Four hours.
Prerequisites: Mechanics of Materials (CIVL-304) with a grade of
“C” or better and Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (MATH-132).

�CIVL-310—Statics and Mechanics of Materials for Non-Civil
Engineers
Three Credit Hours
Vector solutions of problems in statics, resultants, reactions and
equilibrium of forces. In addition, the brief study of mechanics of
materials including stress and strain relationships and various types
of loading on structural members.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (MATH-132) and
Physics with Calculus and Lab (PHYS-221/271).

CIVL-314—Engineering Administration
Two Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors. An
elementary course in engineering administration with primary
attention given to the basic principles of engineering economy as
applied to the economic analysis of the costs of construction and
operation of various engineering works. Computer applications in
cost analysis. In addition, the course covers engineering ethics as
applied by practicing engineers.
Lecture: Two hours.

CIVL-317—Professional Sustainability Issues
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors. A
companion course to CIVL-314. Course focuses on ethics in the
engineering context, leadership development of an engineering
professional, project management and public policy, team building,
and lifelong learning skills.
Lecture: one hour
Prerequisite: Junior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering

CIVL-320—Fluid Mechanics
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors. An
introduction to fluid characteristics, properties, and the fundamentals of fluid statics, fluid dynamics, fluid flow, and fluid measurements. Hydraulic principles including pressurized pipe flow, and
open channels are also covered. Classroom assignments include
design problems and problem solving using computers.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Statics (CIVL-202) with a grade of “C” or better;
Corequisites: Either Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus (MATH-231) or
Applied Engineering Mathematics (MATH-234)

CIVL-321—Hydrology and Hydraulics
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors. This
course focuses on presentation and application of fundamental
hydraulic and hydrology principles including hydrologic cycle;
hydrograph development; flood routing; design of storm water
systems and water distribution systems, pipe networks, pumping
systems, flow through orifices, flumes &amp; weirs, and design of
hydraulic structures.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Fluid Mechanics (CIVL-320)

CIVL-322—Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to water, air, solid and hazardous waste. Included are
social and ethical considerations, legal and regulatory principles,
risk analysis, the effect of pollutants in the environment, groundwater flow theory and application, and the engineering principles
governing the generation and control of these pollutants.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: General Chemistry I (CHEM-151), General Chemistry
I Laboratory (CHEM-161), Fluid Mechanics (CIVL-320), and
either Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus (MATH-231) or Applied
Engineering Mathematics (MATH-234).

CIVL-327—Asphalt and Concrete Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Laboratory applications involving design, preparation, curing and
testing of asphalt and Portland cement concrete. Includes testing
for component properties, component selection and grading,
material handling, mix design, blending, applicable standards and
specifications, construction practices, quality control, specimen testing
and safety. Marshall and Superpave mix design procedures and testing
methods are used to conduct laboratory data collection and analysis.
Emphasis is placed on professional laboratory report preparation.
Lecture: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Materials Laboratory (CIVL-307);
Corequisite: Highway Engineering (CIVL-302).

CIVL-330—Measurements, Analysis and Modeling for CEE
Systems
Three Credit Hours
In this course, students are introduced to several concepts and
techniques essential to the modern civil engineer: Uncertainty and
variability of physical systems; analysis of measurement systems;
physical modeling and scaling techniques; mathematical and
numerical modeling; and the impact of uncertainty on project
economics. Both theory and application are presented with a
very strong emphasis placed on hands-on exploration. The course
requires students to employ their computer skills acquired in CIVL
209 for many assignments.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Computer Application for Civil and Environmental
Engineering (CIVL-209).

CIVL-402—Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors. Field
and laboratory applications of typical methods for determining
engineering properties of cohesive and granular soils. Experimental
topics include specific gravity, particle size distribution, clay soil
consistency, engineering classification, permeability, compaction,
consolidation, in situ soil properties, soil boring and sampling
techniques, and shear strength parameter determination using
unconfined direct, triaxial, vane shear, and penetration apparatus.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering I (CIVL409); Corequisite: Geotechnical Engineering I (CIVL-410).

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�CIVL-404—Reinforced Concrete Design
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Design of reinforced concrete structures using strength design
theory. Design of beams, columns, combined stress members,
footings, and retaining walls. Comprehensive analysis and design of
a building frame and foundation system. Special attention is given
to the use of current specifications for design and construction.
The use of computer programs to facilitate analysis and design
during the comprehensive problem is encouraged.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Structural Analysis (CIVL-309), Analytic Geometry
&amp; Calculus (MATH 231), and Applied Engineering Mathematics
(MATH 234).

CIVL-406—Steel Design
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Theory and design of steel structures using the load and resistance
factor design method. Design of tension and compression
members, beams, and columns. Computer solutions are utilized for
design shears, moments, and axial loads.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Structural Analysis (CIVL-309).

CIVL-408—Water and Wastewater Systems
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Introduction to engineering design principles and practices
including water use, quality standards for drinking water, water
treatment systems, determining the quality of wastewater, design of
sanitary sewers, quality criteria for surface waters, and wastewater
treatment systems.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Environmental Engineering (CIVL322), General Chemistry II/General Chemistry Laboratory II
(CHEM-152/162), Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus (MATH-231),
and Applied Engineering Mathematics (MATH-234).

CIVL-409—Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering Seniors.
Introduces the student to the rudiments of theoretical soil
mechanics. Topics include engineering uses of soils, laboratory
and field determination of soil properties, determination of phase
relationships, engineering soil classification, soil-water interaction
and seepage flow mechanics, stress effects of loading on soils at
depth, and consolidation, compaction, shear strength, and bearing
capacity theory.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Mechanics of Materials (CIVL-304) with a grade of
“C” or better, Fluid Mechanics (CIVL-320), Analytic Geometry &amp;
Calculus III (MATH-231), and Applied Engineering Mathematics I
(MATH-234).

CIVL-410—Geotechnical Engineering II
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors. An
introductory course in geotechnical analysis and design. Topics
include shallow foundations, spread footings, deep foundations,
piles and caissons, lateral earth pressure for cohesive and
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cohesionless soils, slope stability analyses, subsurface investigations,
and special topics including such subjects as soil stabilization
methods, geotextile applications, liquefaction, etc.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering (CIVL-409);
corequisite Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory (CIVL-402)

CIVL-418—Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Accomplishments of laboratory exercises and experiments to
illustrate basic concepts of fluid mechanics and to validate
empirical formulas used in hydraulic computations. Principal
emphasis is on the phenomena associated with closed conduit and
open channel flow of water, measurement of velocities, and flow
rates and operational characteristics of pumps. A minimum of
one experiment will involve the use of the computers to evaluate
laboratory data.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Fluid Mechanics (CIVL-320).

CIVL-419—Environmental Engineering Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Accomplishment of chemical, physical, and microbiological
determinations used in the examination of water and wastewater.
Laboratory analysis to evaluate water quality will be performed,
such as biochemical oxygen demand, suspended solids, pH,
alkalinity, and others. A minimum of one laboratory experiment
will involve the use of the computer to evaluate laboratory data.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Water and Wastewater Systems (CIVL-408).

Approved Electives:
The following courses are offered on demand. They constitute part
of a list of courses (including courses offered by other departments)
which are approved by the head of the Department of Civil and
Environmental Engineering as satisfying the requirement that each
Civil and Environmental Engineering major complete a threecredit-hour technical elective.

CIVL-411—Engineering Management
Three Credit Hours
Technique of engineering planning and management using the critical
path method (CPM) and program evaluation and review techniques
(PERT). Both computer and noncomputer approaches are used.
Relationships between owners, A-E’s, and contractors are covered
with emphasis on proper professional conduct by the engineer.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Completion of all freshman, sophomore, and junior
courses or approval of the department head.

CIVL-416—Modeling Civil Engineering Systems
Three Credit Hours
Modeling the behavior of a wide range of civil engineering systems
using various analytical, computer-based, numerical, and experimental
techniques. Introducing the concepts of probabilistic modeling using
the Monte Carlo Analysis.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Completion of required CIVL courses through the junior

�year or permission of the department head.

CIVL-421—Subdivision Planning and Design
Three Credit Hours
The elements of planning a subdivision including an introduction
to planning, zoning, subdivision requirements, and review
procedures; site development including the integrated design of
roadways, storm drainage collection/retention/detention systems,
sanitary sewer collection and transportation systems (pumping
stations and force mains), potable water systems, and construction
cost estimates and specification; and economic analysis with
individual student participation in preliminary development of
single family, and multifamily projects on 20- to 25-acre tracts
of land. Computer applications include use of spreadsheets and
CAD.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisites: Hydrology and Hydraulics (CIVL-321), Highway
Engineering (CIVL-302); corequisite: Water and Wastwater (CIVL408).
Civil and Environmental Engineering Design Electives
Each Civil and Environmental Engineering major must complete
one of the following design courses in the spring of the senior year.
Each course provides students an opportunity to:
• Function with multi-disciplinary teams
• Identify, formulate, and solve realistic engineering
problems where economic, environmental, sustainability,
and manufacturability are considered
• Understand professional and ethical responsibilities
• Communicate effectively
• Understand the political, global, and social impacts of
engineering solutions
• Understand the regulatory review process

CIVL-422—Comprehensive Project Design in Environmental
Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Application to civil engineering principles, through group studies
and lecture, to develop a solution for a comprehensive engineering
problem devoted to water resources/environmental engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisites: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Water and Wastewater Systems (CIVL-408).

engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering

CIVL-425—Comprehensive Design Project in Engineering
Practice
Three Credit Hours
Application of civil engineering principles, through group studies
and lecture, to develop a solution for a comprehensive problem
of general engineering practice involving many aspects of civil
engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering. Site developmental projects require Subdivision
Planning and Design (CIVL 421) as a prerequiste. Highway
transportation projects require Highway Engineering (CIVL 302)
as a prerequisite.

CIVL-450—Civil and Environmental Engineering Internship
Three Credit Hours
This course gives Civil and Environmental Engineering students
real-world experience to complement the classroom education that
they have previously received. Interns will learn about the variety of
issues facing today’s practicing engineer. Interns will spend at least
five hours each week working alongside senior-level managers in
Charleston area engineering firms or engineering-related regulatory
agencies coordinating these activities through the Department of
Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head.

CIVL-453—Special Topics in Civil Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics in civil engineering. The offering of this course
will depend upon the interest of the student, the availability of an
instructor, and the approval of the department Head. Since the
content of the course may change, a student may repeat the course
for credit with consent of the department head.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Head

CIVL-423—Comprehensive Project Design in Structural
Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Application of civil engineering principles, through group studies
and lecture, to develop a solution for a comprehensive Structural
Engineering problem involving other aspects of civil engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Reinforced Concrete Design (CIVL 404);
Corequisite: Steel Design (CIVL 406).

CIVL-424—Comprehensive Project Design in Geotechnical
Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Application of civil engineering principles, through group
studies and lecture, to develop a solution for a comprehensive
Geotechnical engineering problem involving other aspects of civil
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�CIVIL &amp; ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
MAJOR
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 133

CIVIL ENGINEERING:
TTC First Year

Citadel Third Year

ENG 101/102
MAT 140/141/240
CHM 110/111
PHY 221/PSY 201
EGR 270/275/282

CIVL 301/302
CIVL 304/327
CIVL 305/309
CIVL 307/320
CIVL 321/322
CIVL 314/317
ELEC 308
CIVL 330

TTC Second Year

Citadel Fourth Year

MAT 242
PHY 222
HIS 101/102
ENG 205/2XX
EGR 260/285/295/286/296

CIVL 404/402
CIVL 408/410
CIVL 409/406
CIVL 418/419
Technical Elective****
Hum/Soc Sci Elective***
CIVL
42X

*** To be selected from an approved list of courses in the humanities
or social sciences
****Elective to be an approved Engineering or Science course
All freshman and sophomore level engineering and science courses
must be successfully completed prior to enrolling in senior level
classes

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�Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering
Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Dr. John Peeples: 843.953.5057
john.peeples@citadel.edu
General Information:
In 1941 the Board of Visitors authorized the establishment of a
Department of Electrical Engineering at The Citadel. Because
World War II intervened, the first electrical engineering degrees
were awarded to the class of 1948. The electrical engineering
program is offered in two modes—day mode and the two-plus-two
evening mode. The day mode is coeducational and open only
to members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and enlisted
active duty students assigned to one of The Citadel’s ROTC
Departments. The two-plus-two evening mode is coeducational, is
open to transfer students and does not require ROTC or Health
and Physical Education. Otherwise curricula, faculty, textbooks,
laboratory equipment, course content, classrooms, and laboratories
are the same for both modes.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is located
in Grimsley Hall, a first-tier engineering education facility that
provides a great learning environment. Modern, fully equipped
laboratories, classrooms, and faculty offices are logically arranged
on the third floor. The related Departments of Mathematics
and Computer Science, Physics, and Civil and Environmental
Engineering are housed adjacent to the department, creating a
“micro-campus” of science and technology.
The electrical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology (ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite
1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4102 – Telephone: (410) 347-7700.

Mission:
The mission of the Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering is: To prepare the individual for professional work
or for graduate study in the fields of electrical and computer
engineering and to provide as many of the elements of a broad
education as can be included in a program of professional
study leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering.
In addressing its mission, the department strives, through small
classes, and hands-on experience in laboratories closely monitored
by full-time faculty, to provide an environment highly conducive
both to learning and to the development of close student-faculty
relationships.
The electrical engineering curriculum places emphasis on a broad
liberal education base, a strong background in mathematics and
basic sciences, and a logical sequence of electrical and computer
engineering courses that provide the breadth and depth necessary
for continuous professional growth in today’s technological society.

By the end of the junior year, the electrical engineering student
normally selects an area of professional emphasis such as computer
engineering, control systems, communication systems, electronics,
or power systems. Integral to the program is the design component
that develops the student’s ability to address practical engineering
problems. Engineering design problems and concepts are included
throughout the curriculum and the experience is capped by a
mandatory two-semester senior design course in which the students
undertake significant design projects.
Convinced of the great value of practical experience, the
department encourages its majors to obtain gainful employment
in electrical engineering or a related field for at least one summer,
preferably between the junior and senior years.

Admission Requirements:
1. Complete the designated courses with Trident Technical
College or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
2. Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
3. Submit all official transcripts directly from the source to the
CGC office.
4. Complete and return an undergraduate application to the
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond
Hall Room 101.

Program Requirements:
Two-Plus-Two Evening Mode
The Citadel through The Citadel Graduate College offers an
undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
(BSEE). This program is offered in cooperation with Trident
Technical College where the student completes the first two years
of study. The junior and senior years of study are completed at
The Citadel by attending evening classes. The program is designed
and offered to enable the full-time student to complete the upper
two years of the program and receive a BSEE within two academic
years and two summers. Students are required to be advised for
each semester of enrollment at The Citadel.

Program Objectives:
The Citadel Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
program prepares graduates to:
• Succeed in the practice of electrical engineering, by ethically
and judiciously applying knowledge of science, mathematics
and engineering methods to solve problems facing a technologically complex society.
• Apply and operate current hardware and software tools, equipment and development environments to conduct and/or lead
engineering analysis, design and research.
• Value and pursue lifelong learning, not only to keep current
in electrical and computer engineering fields, but also to
sustain awareness of engineering-related issues facing contemporary society.
• Pursue graduate education and/or professional registration as
desired or required.
• Be principled leaders with strong communications and team
building skills.

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�Methods used to evaluate the program’s success in meeting these
objectives include:
1. Periodic surveys of graduates and employers to gauge our
graduates’ success, advancement and technical contributions
in the workplace, and to identify potential gaps or areas requiring improvement in the curriculum.
2. Annual evaluation by an ECE Advisory Board sub-committee of hardware and software tools, equipment, development
environments and laboratory plans, to ensure currency and/or
identify requirement gaps.
3. Periodic evaluation of our graduates’ membership and roles
in professional organizations, participation in formal continuing education opportunities and other activities relating to
lifelong learning.
4. Monitoring of our graduates’ involvement and success in
graduate study of engineering and related disciplines.
5. Annual review of our graduate’s success in efforts to become
professionally licensed.

Electrical Engineering Program:
The initial year of study includes engineering fundamental courses
designed to develop the basic skills and good teaming habits
through case studies requiring the communication of creative
ideas. Electrical engineering topics studied in the sophomore year
include 6 credit hours of electrical circuit analysis, 1 credit hour
of electrical circuits laboratory, and 3 credit hours of computer
applications pertinent to the field. Theory is combined with
application, demonstration, and experimental verification.
In addition, the first two years include 19 credit hours of
mathematics, 8 credit hours of chemistry, 8 credit hours of physics,
18 credit hours of English and history and 3 credit hours of social
science to provide the foundation necessary for an engineering
education. Specific course requirements, using Trident Technical
College course numbers, are outlined later under Required
Program for 2+2.
The junior year requires a total 21 credit hours of electrical
engineering course work. Breadth of coverage is provided by courses
in linear system analysis, electronics, systems (automatic controls),
digital systems, electromagnetics, and electromechanical energy
conversion. Many of these courses include engineering design
problems drawn from the experience of the faculty. First semester
juniors complete their sixth mathematics course, MATH 335
(Applied Mathematics II), providing coverage of mathematical topics
required in upper division electrical engineering courses. The junior
year includes a single elective course that must be technical in nature
but outside the mainstream of electrical engineering.
The senior year provides depth in electrical and computer
engineering by requiring five out of a specified set of 400-level
electrical engineering elective courses and at least one approved
Computer Science elective. The elective courses are ELEC 401
(Electronics II), ELEC 403, (Electric Power Systems), ELEC 405
(Electrical Measurements) and ELEC 415 (Electrical Measurements
Laboratory), ELEC 407 (Systems II), ELEC 413 (Advanced Topics
in Electrical Engineering) ELEC 414 (System Simulation), ELEC
416 (Communications Engineering), ELEC 418 (Advanced Digital
Systems), ELEC 419 (Computer Network Architecture), ELEC 423
(Digital Signal Processing), ELEC 424 (Solid-State Devices), ELEC
425, (Interference Control in Electronics), ELEC 426 (Antennas
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and Propagation) and CSCI 420 (Software Engineering). These
electives provide the student the opportunity to pursue an area
of interest. While narrow specialization is neither possible nor
desirable at the undergraduate level, these three-credit electives
provide depth in both design and theory in their specialized areas.
Below are several examples of possible areas of concentration
available to the student.
Computer Engineering
CSCI 223 Data Structures
CSCI 420 Software Engineering
ELEC 418 Advanced Digital Systems
ELEC 419 Computer Network Architecture
ELEC 423 Digital Signal Processing
ELEC 416 Communications Engineering
Power Engineering
CIVL 310 Statics and Mechanics of Materials For NonCivil Engineers
ELEC 307 Nuclear Engineering
ELEC 403 Electric Power Systems
ELEC 407 Systems II
ELEC 405 Electrical Measurements
ELEC 415 Electrical Measurements Laboratory
ELEC 426 Antennas and Propagation
Communications
PHYS 308 Optics
ELEC 401 Electronics II
ELEC 416 Communication Engineering
ELEC 419 Computer Network Architecture
ELEC 423 Digital Signal Processing
ELEC 426 Antennas and Propagation
Electronics
PHYS 410 Thermodynamics
ELEC 401 Electronics II
ELEC 418 Advance Digital Systems
ELEC 423 Digital Signal Processing
ELEC 424 Solid State Devices
ELEC 405 Electrical Measurements
ELEC 415 Electrical Measurements Laboratory

Electrical Engineering Design Experiences:
Engineering design is distributed throughout the electrical
engineering curriculum. Introduction to the design process
and the initial design experience occur in the freshman courses.
The engineering profession and the ethical responsibilities of
professional engineers are discussed. Design problems are posed
that require little or no in-depth engineering knowledge. For
example, a first design problem might ask the student to design
a dormitory room workplace. Functionality, aesthetics, and cost
of implementation are a few of the issues to be considered. Case
studies are assigned that provide an opportunity for the students
to work in teams. The emphasis is on the synthesis of a product
that meets broad requirements. The students are introduced to
the concept of design in which there is no single right answer and
where there are relatively few limits placed on the creative process.
Techniques of analysis, synthesis, iteration, and approximations
are studied in the sophomore and junior electrical engineering
courses. Specialized design exercises are used to illustrate the use
of these techniques in the areas of circuits, systems, electronics,
electric machines, and digital circuits and systems.

�The senior year provides the opportunity for the student to begin
to focus on design techniques in a particular area of interest
through the choice of at least five senior electrical engineering
elective courses. Examples range from the use of a load flow
program to determine operational conditions of a small power
system in a contingency situation (ELEC 403), to the design of a
state estimator (ELEC 407), to the design and implementation of
digital filters (ELEC 423).
The design experience culminates in the required senior design
courses, ELEC 421 and ELEC 422. This two-semester design
sequence provides students the opportunity to work on a project
of interest and provides the faculty the opportunity to guide
students in their first major design experiences and emphasize
once more the various constraints that may come into play in
a design. The students are taught several different structured
design approaches. Project definition and documentation are
stressed. Design teams of three to four students are formed at the
beginning of the first semester. Students are instructed on various
practical aspects of design, such as layout considerations, safety,
functionality, and documentation of design.
The student design teams select and propose a major design project
to be completed by the end of second semester. They must enlist a
faculty project advisor to guide their project. At the end of the first
semester the design teams present their design proposals (written
and oral) that include their preliminary design (block diagram
level), a schedule for the following semester, and a cost estimate. In
the second semester, the teams do the detailed design, and build,
test, refine, demonstrate, and document their design projects.
In addition to the technical aspects, project management and
presentation techniques are taught and applied. A detailed project
specification is developed and placed under tight change control.
Financial and scheduling aspects of the project are tracked. A final
presentation in both written and oral form is required at the end of
the semester, along with a working demonstration.

Required program for 2+2:
Lower two years of study offered at Trident Technical College.
TTC First Year
ENG 101/102
HIS 101/102
CHM 110/111
MAT 140/141/132
ECE 201
EGR 273/275
TTC Second Year
ENG 205/2XX
PSY 201
PHY 221/222
MAT 240/242
ECE 221/222/205
EGR 270

Citadel Third Year
MATH 335
ELEC 306/313
ELEC 309/312/301
ELEC 311/330
ELEC 316/302
ELEC 318
CIVL 314/TECH ELEC
Citadel Fourth Year
HUMANITIES ELECTIVE
ELEC 421/422
ELEC 412/4XX *
ELEC 4XX/4XX *
ELEC 4XX/4XX *

Credit hours required for graduation: 128 for evening students
Technical Electives: One of the following courses: Optics, PHYS
308; Thermodynamics, PHYS 410; Statics and Mechanics of

Materials For Non-Civil Engineers, CIVL 310; Data Structures,
CSCI 223; Engineering Management, CIVL 411;Deterministic
Methods of Operational Research, MATH 381; Mathematical
Models and Applications, MATH 470
**Advanced humanities or social science courses.
*Approved Departmental Electives must be selected from
among the following courses: Nuclear Engineering (ELEC 307),
Electronics II (ELEC 401), Electric Power Systems (ELEC 403),
Electrical Measurements (ELEC 405), Systems II (ELEC 407),
Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering (ELEC 413), System
Simulation (ELEC 414), Electrical Measurements Laboratory
(ELEC 415), Communication Engineering (ELEC 416), Advanced
Digital Systems (ELEC 418), Computer Network Architecture
(ELEC 419), Digital Signal Processing (ELEC 423), Solid-State
Devices (ELEC 424), Interference Control in Electronics (ELEC
425), Antennas and Propagation (ELEC 426) and Software
Engineering (CSCI 420) Note: ELEC 405 and ELEC 415 must be
taken together
Note: Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering (ELEC 413)
is offered only occasionally. The Engineering science and
engineering design credits are a function of the topics studied.

Course Descriptions:
ELEC-104—Engineering Fundamentals I
One Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering freshmen.
An introduction to the engineering profession, branches and
functions of engineering, professional ethics, and the role of
engineers in society. Fundamentals of engineering problem solving
and the use of calculators and computers as tools to aid in problem
solving.
Lecture: One hour; Laboratory: One hour.

ELEC-105—Engineering Fundamentals II
Two Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering freshmen.
Continuation of Engineering Fundamentals I to include the
introduction of subject areas common to most engineering
disciplines, such as mechanics, energy, engineering economy,
electrical theory, and material balance. Introduction to the design
process to include preliminary design team exercises.
Lecture: Two hours.

ELEC-201—Electric Circuit Analysis I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus 1 (MATH 131) or
permission of the department head to allow it as a co-requisite;
prerequisite or co-requisites: Engineering Fundamentals 1 (ELEC
104), Physics with Calculus 1/Laboratory for Physics with Calculus
1 (PHYS 221/271.).

ELEC-202—Electric Circuit Analysis II
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
Basic electrical elements and sources, Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s Laws,
techniques of DC circuit analysis, sinusoidal analysis and phasors,
power, three-phase circuits; and transient response of simple
circuits, uses of SPICE to aid circuit analysis.
Lecture: Three hours, two semesters.
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�Prerequisites: Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus II (MATH 132) or
permission of the department head to allow it as a co-requisite, a
grade of “C” or better in ELEC 201; prerequisite or co-requisites:
Engineering Fundamentals (ELEC 105), Electrical Laboratory
(ELEC 204), Computer Applications for Electrical Enginners
(ELEC 206).

ELEC-204—Electrical Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
An introduction to the experimental method in electrical
engineering. Laboratory exercises are designed to supplement the
material presented in ELEC 201 and ELEC 202.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisites or co-requisite: Elecyric Circuit Analysis II (ELEC 202)
or Elements of Electrical Engineering (ELEC 308), Computer
Applications for Electrical Engineers (ELEC 206).

ELEC-206—Computer Applications for Electrical Engineers
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
The computer is presented as a tool for the solution of electrical
engineering problems. High level language programming of
computers; the use of application programs for the study of
electrical circuits in the time and frequency domains; data
manipulation, data plotting, and equation solving using
application programs such as MATLAB.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites or co-requisite: Electric Circuit Analysis (ELEC 202) or
Elements of Electrical Engineering (ELEC 308).

ELEC-301—Linear Systems Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all electrical engineering juniors. A laboratory course
to accompany ELEC 312.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Electrical Laboratory (ELEC 204), Signals and Systems
(ELEC 309). Corequisite: Systems I (ELEC 312).

ELEC-302—Electrical Machinery Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
A laboratory course to accompany ELEC 316.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite or corequisite: Electromechanical Energy Conversion
(ELEC 316)

ELEC-306—Electronics I
Three Credit Hours
Required of all electrical engineering juniors.
Characteristics of solid-state devices, theory and design of lowfrequency amplifiers, transistor biasing and stabilization, design
of multistage and feedback amplifiers utilizing bipolar and MOS
devices.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electric Circuit Analysis II (ELEC 202), Electrical
Analysis (ELEC 204), Computer Applications for Electrical
Engineers (ELEC 206); prerequisite or corequisite: Electronics
Laboratory (ELEC 313).

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ELEC 307—Nuclear Engineering
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the theory and application of nuclear energy.
Topics include fission and the chain reaction; nuclear fuels; nuclear
reactor principles, concepts, examples, construction, operation,
and ecological impact; heat transfer and fluid flow; radiation
hazards and shielding; nuclear propulsion; and controlled fusion.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Physics with Calculus II/Laboratory for Physics with
Calculus II (PHYS 222/272).

ELEC-308—Elements of Electrical Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Required of civil engineering juniors.
Fundamental electrical concepts and units; basic laws of electrical
circuits; equivalent circuits; DC and steady-state AC circuit
analysis; and effective current, average power, and three-phase
power.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (MATH 132).

ELEC-309—Signals and Systems
Three Credit Hours
prerequisites or co-requisites: MATH 335 Required of electrical
engineering juniors. The study of continuous and discrete systems
utilizing Laplace, Fourier, and z-transform theory.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electric Circuit Analysis (ELEC 202), Electrical
Laboratory (ELEC 204), Computer Applications for Electrical
Engineers (ELEC 206), Applied Engineering Mathematics (MATH
234).

ELEC-311—Digital Logic and Circuits
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to Boolean algebra; digital data coding; digital
arithmetic; design of combinational and sequential circuits; design,
construction and evaluation of digital circuits using industrystandard digital integrated circuits. Employs HDL and other S/W
design tools.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite or corerequisite: Introduction to Discrete Structures
(MATH 206) or consent of department head.

ELEC-312—Systems I
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
An introduction to feedback control systems, system
representation, stability, root-locus and frequency response, and
compensation.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Signals and Systems (ELEC 309)
Co-requisites: Linear Systems Laboratory (ELEC 301)

ELEC-313—Electronics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Experimental studies coordinated with the subjects introduced in
ELEC 306.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Electric Circuit Analysis (ELEC 202), Electric
Laboratory (ELEC 204), Computer Applications for Electrical

�Engineers (ELEC 206).
Co-requisite: Electronics I (ELEC 306).

ELEC-316—Electromechanical Energy Conversion
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Analysis of transformers; fundamentals of electromechanical
energy conversion; and study of DC, induction, and synchronous
machines.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Signals and Systems (ELEC 309), or consent of the
department head; prerequisite or co-requisite: Electrical Machinery
Laboratory (ELEC 302).

ELEC-318—Electromagnetic Fields
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Static and magnetic fields; experimental laws and their relation to
Maxwell’s equations; Laplace and Poisson’s equations; boundary
value problems; and time varying fields, plane waves, and
transmission line phenomena.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electric Circuit Analysis (ELEC 202), Electrical
Laboratory (ELEC 204), Computer Applications for Electrical
Engineers (ELEC 206), Physics with Calculus II/Laboratory for
Physics with Calculus II (PHYS 222/272), Applied Engineering
Mathematics I (MATH 234), Applied Engineering Mathematics II
(MATH 335).

ELEC-330—Digital Systems Engineering

digital signal conditioning, noise, transducers, instrumentation
system design, digital interfaces, and computer based
instrumentation and measurements..
Lecture: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Any two 300-level electrical engineering laboratory
courses; prerequisite or corequisite: Electrical Measurements
Laboratory (ELEC 415).

ELEC-407—Systems II
Three Credit Hours
A continuation of Systems I with primary emphasis on digital
control systems. Topics include: state-variable analysis, simulation
techniques, controllability, state-variable feedback, observability,
and state estimator design.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Systems I (ELEC 312).

ELEC-412—Applied Probability and Statistics for Engineers
Three Credit Hours
Required for electrical engineering majors. Application of
the theory of probability and statistics in modeling random
phenomena and signals; in the calculation of system responses;
and in making estimates, inferences and decisions in the presence
of chance and uncertainty. Applications will be studied in
areas such as communications, power systems, device modeling,
measurements, reliability, and quality control.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (MATH 231),
Computer Applications for Electrical Engineers (ELEC 206).

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Characteristics, specifications, and design of digital systems;
analysis and synthesis of sequential circuits; microprocessor
interfacing. Design projects required.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Digital Logic and Circuits (ELEC 311).

ELEC 413—Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering

ELEC-401—Electronics II

ELEC-414—System Simulation

Three Credit Hours
Advanced topics in electrical engineering. Offered occasionally
when the special interests of students and faculty coincide. The
syllabus must be approved by the Electrical Engineering Faculty.
This course may be taken only once for credit.
Lecture: Three hours.

Three Credit Hours
Characteristics and applications of modern linear and digital
integrated circuits. CMOS digital logic, differential amplifiers,
power amplifiers, oscillators and filter circuits.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Electronics I (ELEC 306), Electronics Laboratory
(ELEC 313).

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to system concepts, mathematical models of
systems, and simulation methods applied to a broad range of
systems. Design project required.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Systems (ELEC 312).

ELEC-403—Electric Power Systems

One Credit Hour
A laboratory course to complement ELEC 405.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite or corequisite: Electrical Measurements (ELEC 405).

Three Credit Hours
A study of electrical power generation, transmission, and
distribution; load flow, faults, system stability, and system
economics. Design project required.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Computer Applications for Electrical Engineers (ELEC
206), Electromechanical Energy Conversion (ELEC 316), and
Electromagnetic Fields (ELEC 318).

ELEC-405—Electrical Measurements
Two Credit Hours
An introduction to modern electrical instrumentation and
measurements. Topics include: measurement theory, analog and

ELEC-415—Electrical Measurements Laboratory

ELEC-416—Communications Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Principles of amplitude, frequency, and pulse modulation; signal
flow and processing in communications systems; and analog and
digital communication systems.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electronics I (ELEC 306), Systems I (ELEC 312), and
Electromagnetic Fields (ELEC 318), Digital Systems Engineering
(ELEC 330)
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�ELEC-418—Advanced Digital Systems
Three Credit Hours
Experience in advanced digital design techniques and exposure
to the development tools used in the design of advanced digital
systems. Topics include the design of digital systems using VHDL,
industry standard FPGA devices and software, and microprocessor
hardware components.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Digital Systems Engineering (ELEC 330).

ELEC-419—Computer Network Architecture
Three Credit Hours
This course will cover network architecture and protocols.
Included are transmission technologies, encoding/decoding
schemes, packet switching, frame relay, ISDN, ATM and
performance modeling techniques.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Digital Logic and Circuits (ELEC 311).

ELEC-421—Design I
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering seniors.
Initiation, design, scheduling, documentation and reporting on a
major design project. Normally accomplished by students working in
small groups. All students will make written and oral presentations
on their contribution to the project. Financial, legal, ethical,
societal, regulatory, environmental, manufacturability, and quality
issues will be discussed and will constrain the designs as appropriate.
Lecture: One hour; Laboratory: Four hours.
Prerequisites: Electrical Machinery Laboratory (ELEC
302), Electronics I (ELEC 306), Systems I (ELEC 312),
Electromechanical Energy Conversion (ELEC 316), Digital Systems
Engineering (ELEC 330) and Electromagnetic Fields (ELEC 318)
or consent of the department head.

ELEC-422—Design II
Three Credit Hours
Continuation of the major design project begun in ELEC 421.
Project implementation, documentation, and reporting. Normally
to be accomplished by students working in the small groups
formed in ELEC 421. The impact of the practical, societal,
and governmental issues raised in ELEC 421 will be assessed.
Each student will make written and oral presentations on their
contributions to the project. A prototype demonstration and
presentation of final results in a symposium format is required.
Lecture: One hour; Laboratory: Four hours.
Prerequisite: Design I (ELEC 421) taken the preceding semester.
Required of all electrical engineering seniors.

ELEC-423—Digital Signal Processing
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to the characteristics, design, and applications of
discrete time systems using digital signal processors. Discrete time
Fourier Transforms, FIR and IIR systems, and the design of FIR
and IIR filters.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Systems I (ELEC 312), Digital Systems Engineering
(ELEC 330).

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ELEC-424—Solid-State Devices
Three Credit Hours
Basic principles governing the operation of solid-state devices are
developed from fundamental concepts. P-N junction theory is
developed and applied to the analysis of devices such as bipolar
transistors, solar cells, detectors, and photo devices. The theory of
field-effect devices is developed.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electronics I (ELEC 306), and Electromagnetic Fields
(ELEC 318).

ELEC-425—Interference Control in Electronics
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the control and measurement of interference
between electronic devices. Analysis methods and practical design
techniques to minimize both radiated and conducted emissions
and susceptibility. Enhancing signal integrity in high-speed circuits
and reducing crosstalk. Laboratory exercises and demonstrations
will be used to reinforce the material.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Signals and Systems (ELEC 309), Electromagnetic
Fields (ELEC 318), Digital Systems Engineering (ELEC 330).

ELEC-426—Antennas and Propagation
Three Credit Hours
Transmission, radiation, and propagation of electromagnetic waves
by means of transmission lines, waveguides, optical fibers, and
antennas. Design project required.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electromagnetic Fields (ELEC 318).

�The Citadel Graduate College
171 Moultrie Street
Charleston, SC 29409
(843) 953-5089
www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege

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(CGC)
171 Moultrie Street
Charleston, SC 29409
(843) 953-5089
www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege
www.citadel.edu/eveningundergraduatestudies

Please refer to the Student Handbook or the CGC web site
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�Table of Contents
President’s Message
Board of Visitors
The Citadel’s Statement of Vision, Core Values, and Mission
The Citadel Graduate College’s Mission/Purpose
Accreditation
2011-2012 Academic Calendar
Procedural Information
Policy Information
Specific Policies and Procedures for Evening Undergraduate Programs

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Graduate Degree Programs
Master of Business Administration
Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Education
• English
• Social Studies
Accelerated Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Education
• Biology
• Mathematics
Master of Arts in Teaching - Middle Grades
• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
Master of Arts in Teaching - Physical Education
Master of Education in Educational Leadership - Elementary or Secondary School Administration and Supervision
Specialist in Educational Leadership - School Superintendency
Master of Education in Counselor Education - Elementary or Secondary and Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling
Master of Education in Literacy Education
Master of Arts in English
Master of Arts in History
Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical Counseling
Specialist in Education in School Psychology
Master of Arts in Social Science
Master of Arts in Biology
Masters of Arts in Education in Mathematics
Master of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
Master of Science in Project Management

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Graduate Certificate Programs
Graduate Certificate in Technical Project Management
Graduate Certificate in Sport Management - Sport Sales &amp; Marketing
Graduate Certificate in Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Studies
Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security
Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering Management

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Evening Undergraduate Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

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�President’s Message
Welcome to The Citadel Graduate College, where we extend our mission of educating
principled leaders to people like you who seek graduate study to become leaders in their
chosen fields. We take great pride in our distinguished faculty and excellent facilities that
combine to offer a unique learning environment. You will find that our students - your
friends, neighbors and colleagues - have chosen the CGC because they know it will equip
them for the challenges they will face as they advance in their careers. We hope you will
join the ranks of the nearly 8,000 CGC alumni for whom a graduate degree from The
Citadel was a stepping stone to success and continued growth.
Lt Gen John W. Rosa, USAF (Ret), ‘73
President

Board of Visitors
The Citadel Board of Visitors is composed of eleven graduates of the college; seven elected by joint vote of the SC
General Assembly, three elected by alumni (Citadel Alumni Association) and one appointed by the Governor. All
members serve six–year terms.
Colonel Douglas A. Snyder, ‘82, Chair
Colonel Glenn D. Addison, USAFR (Ret), ‘79, Vice Chair
Colonel Allison Dean Love, CGC, ‘93
Colonel W. Thomas McQueeney, ‘74
Colonel Fred L. Price, Jr., ‘75
Lieutenant Colonel Ben W. Legare, Jr., USA (Ret), ‘63
Colonel James M. McQuilla, ‘88
Lieutenant General W. Michael Steele, USA (Ret), ‘67
Colonel Dylan W. Goff, ‘02
Lieutenant General John B. Sams, Jr., USAF (Ret), ‘67
Colonel Tecumseh Hooper, Jr., ‘69
The Honorable Nikki R. Haley, Governor, Ex Officio
Major General Robert E. Livingston, Jr., Adjutant General, Ex Officio
The Honorable Mitchell M. Zais, State Superintendent of Education, Ex Officio
Colonel Leonard C. Fulghum, Jr., ‘51, Member Emeritus

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�The Citadel’s Statement of Vision, Core Values, and Mission
Statement of Vision

Achieving excellence in the education and development of principled leaders.

Core Values

Duty: First and foremost duty means to accept and accomplish the responsibilities assigned to me. At The Citadel, my primary duty is to
perform academically and then to perform as a member of the Corps of Cadets and the campus community. I accept the consequences associated
with my performance and actions. Once I have held myself accountable for my actions, then I will hold others accountable for their actions.
Finally, duty means that others can depend on me to complete my assignments and to assist them with their assignments. Duty is also a call to
serve others before self.
Honor: First and foremost honor includes adherence to the Honor Code of The Citadel. A cadet “will not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate those
who do”. The commitment to honor extends beyond the gates of The Citadel and is a life-long obligation to moral and ethical behavior. In
addition, honor includes integrity; “doing the right thing when no one is watching”. Finally, honorable behavior includes exercising the moral
courage to “do the right thing when everyone is watching”. The Honor Code is the foundation of our academic enterprise.
Respect: First and foremost respect means to treat other people with dignity and worth – the way you want others to treat you. Respect for others
eliminates any form of prejudice, discrimination, or harassment (including but not limited to rank, position, age, race, color, gender, sexual
orientation, national origin, religion, physical attributes, etc.). In addition, respect for others means to respect the positions of those in authority
which include faculty, staff, administrators, active duty personnel and the leadership of the Corps of Cadets. Finally, respect includes a healthy
respect for one’s self.

Mission

As a higher education institution, The Citadel’s mission is to educate and develop our students to become principled leaders in all walks of life by
instilling the core values of The Citadel in a disciplined and intellectually challenging environment. A unique feature of this environment for the
South Carolina Corps of Cadets is the sense of camaraderie produced through teamwork and service to others while following a military lifestyle.
The Citadel strives to produce graduates who have insight into issues, ideas, and values that are of importance to society. It is equally important
that Citadel graduates are capable of both critical and creative thinking, have effective communication skills, can apply abstract concepts to concrete
situations, and possess the methodological skills needed to gather and analyze information.
Throughout its history, The Citadel’s primary purpose has been to educate undergraduates as members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets
and to prepare them for post-graduate positions of leadership through academic programs of recognized excellence supported by the best features
of a military environment. The cadet lifestyle provides a structured environment that supports growth and development of each student’s intellect,
discipline, physical fitness, and moral and ethical values. The four pillars which define The Citadel experience for cadets consist of these four
developmental dimensions.
A complementary purpose of The Citadel, realized through The Citadel Graduate College is to provide the citizens of the Lowcountry and the State
of South Carolina opportunities for professional development by offering a broad range of educational programs of recognized excellence at both
the graduate and undergraduate levels. These programs are designed to accommodate the needs of non-traditional students seeking traditional and
demanding academic challenges.
Institutional Characteristics: The Citadel is a coeducational, comprehensive, state-assisted, four-year institution whose primary undergraduate student
body consists of approximately 1,900 members of the Corps of Cadets, all of whom reside on campus. The primary service area for these students
is regional, with approximately half of each freshman class coming from South Carolina. The Citadel, however, does draw undergraduate students
from all parts of the United States and many foreign countries. The college offers a wide range of baccalaureate degree programs (Bachelor of Arts,
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering) in the humanities, social and natural sciences, business administration, engineering, and education. These academic programs prepare
graduates of the Corps of Cadets for a variety of careers; about half of these graduates enter business and the professions, a third or more enter the
military and government service, and the remainder go directly into graduate and professional study. Many graduates choose to pursue professional
or graduate degrees later in their careers.
Through its undergraduate and graduate programs, The Citadel Graduate College serves a degree-seeking population of approximately 1,200. The
primary service area is the South Carolina Lowcountry. The Citadel Graduate College offers three baccalaureate degree programs (Bachelor of Science
in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering) and seven graduate degree
programs (Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education, Master of Business
Administration, and Specialist in Education). Meeting the needs of the South Carolina Lowcountry in terms of instruction, public service, and
research, including such initiatives as cooperative programs with other educational institutions, is an important part of The Citadel’s mission.
Together, the Corps of Cadets and The Citadel Graduate College enroll approximately 3,200 students, about three-fourths of whom come from
South Carolina.
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�In its educational programs, The Citadel acknowledges and endorses the teacher-scholar ideal, recognizing that the excellence of all of its academic
programs is dependent upon the quality of its faculty. This ideal is pursued through teaching and lecturing, researching, writing, publishing, and
public service. The Citadel’s faculty also address audiences beyond the college by sharing their knowledge with other scholars and with the public.

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�The Citadel Graduate College’s Mission/Purpose
The Citadel Graduate College provides adults in the Lowcountry and the State of South Carolina opportunities for higher education by
offering a broad range of educational programs of recognized excellence at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. These programs
are designed to accommodate the needs of adult students seeking traditional and demanding academic challenges. By providing graduate
research, scholarly contributions, affiliations with educational, business and science professional associations nation-wide and around the
world, community outreach and development, and contribution of other resources, The Citadel Graduate College supports and encourages stronger economic development in the region by identifying and creating new programs to benefit the community.
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, was established in 1842. In 1966 the coeducational undergraduate Evening College
was founded. In 1968, as part of its mission to serve the State and particularly the Lowcountry, The Citadel initiated graduate degree
programs. In 1994, the Board of Visitors approved the formation of The College of Graduate and Professional Studies. In 2007, the name
was changed to The Citadel Graduate College to help people more closely identify and recognize an important part of The Citadel.
Programs under this college are open to all qualified students regardless of sex, race, age or ethnic origin.
The Provost and Dean of the College is the acadmic officer charged with the administration and supervision of all graduate study. The
Graduate Council, made up of the Provost, the Associate Provost and Dean of The Citadel Graduate College, the Director of the Library,
and a representative of each academic department with a graduate major, establishes standards and policies and approves program modifications.

Accreditation
The Citadel is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Education. The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools accredits The Citadel to award Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Specialist degrees.
Programs for the preparation of secondary education teachers at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, for the preparation of guidance
counselors at the master’s and specialist degree levels, and for the preparation of school superintendents at the specialist degree level are
accredited by the National Council on Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the
Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. The head of the Department of Education serves as the Director of Teacher Education.
The School of Business Administration is accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
International.
The Clinical Counseling program is accredited by the Masters in Psychology Accreditation Council.
The Computer Science programs as well as the Civil and Electrical Engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
The School Counseling Programs that offer a Master of Education in Counselor Education (Elementary or Secondary Certification) were
granted full eight years CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) in July 2005.
The School Psychology Program is fully accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists.

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�The Citadel Graduate College Academic Calendar 2011-2012
2011

2012

Aug. 17

Payment for fall 2011 due

Jan. 4

Payment for spring 2012 due

Aug. 22

Fall 2011 classes begin

Jan. 9

Spring 2012 classes begin

Sept. 2

Last day to drop/add

Jan. 16

Sept. 5

Labor Day - no CGC classes

Martin Luther King Day - no CGC
classes

Oct. 10

Last day to withdraw with a
grade of “W”

Jan. 23

Last day to drop/add

Feb. 1

Nov. 1

Last day to apply for
graduation*

Last day to apply for spring
or summer graduation for those
participating in the commencement
ceremony*

Nov. 7

Registration begins for spring
2012 for currently enrolled
students

Mar. 1

Nov. 8

Election Day - no CGC classes

Last day to apply for spring
graduation for those not
participating in the commencement
ceremony**

Nov. 18

Fall Break begins

Mar. 5

Last day to withdraw with a
grade of “W”

Nov. 21

Registration for spring 2012
begins for all students

Mar. 5

Nov. 28

CGC classes resume

Registration for summer 2012
begins for currently enrolled
students

Dec. 6

Last day for CGC classes

Mar. 19

Registration for summer 2012
begins for all students

Dec. 7

CGC exams begin

Mar. 23

Spring Break begins after class

Dec. 13

CGC exams end
Winter break begins

Apr. 2

CGC classes resume

Dec. 15

Semester grades due by 10:00 a.m.

Apr. 2

Registration for fall 2012
begins for currently enrolled
students

Apr. 16

Registration for fall 2011
begins for all students

Apr. 23

Last day for CGC classes

Apr. 24

CGC exams begin

Apr. 30

CGC exams end

May 3

Semester grades due by 10:00 a.m.

May 5

CGC Commencement

* Deadline is for CGC students completing requirements on December
15.

* Deadline is for CGC students completing requirements in the
spring or summer and are participating in the spring commencement
ceremony.
** Deadline is for CGC students completing requirements in
the spring but are not participating in the spring commencement
ceremony.
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�Purpose of the CGC
Catalog

Procedural Information

This catalog should not be construed as the basis of a contract
between a student and The Citadel. Every effort is made to
provide information in the catalog that is accurate at the time the
catalog is prepared. However, information on regulations, policies,
fees, curricula, courses, and other matters are subject to change at
any time during the period for which the catalog is in effect.

The application process at The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) is
a two-part process that occurs simultaneously. The applicant must
be accepted into CGC and the program to which he/she seeks a
degree. Requirements for acceptance into CGC include:
a. Completed application for admission
b. Non-refundable application fee
c. Transcripts submitted directly from all colleges and
universities attended. Transcripts from all schools are
required, regardless of whether the coursework would
apply to a degree program, to ensure good academic and
financial standing.
d. A standardized admissions test (GRE, GMAT, or
MAT depending on the program) score.

Each program of study shall be governed by the program
requirements in effect on the date of enrollment. If a student
withdraws from the college or fails to maintain enrollment for one
year and subsequently returns, the requirements in effect at the
time of return will prevail.
Any exception to policies in this catalog, purported to have been
made verbally to a student by an official of the college, are null and
void unless documented with a signed statement from the college
official authorized to make the exception.
This catalog is not an unchangeable contract but an
announcement of the current policies. Implicit in each student’s
matriculation at The Citadel is an unwritten agreement to comply
with the institution’s rules and regulations, which The Citadel
may modify to ensure the quality of its academic programs. When
graduation requirements are changed, every effort will be made
to insure that the new requirements can be met by the student’s
original expected graduation date. Nonetheless, each student
is expected to read and be aware of the policies and procedures
contained in the catalog in order to assure that admissions,
registration, and graduation procedures are being followed. The
college cannot assume responsibility for a student who does not
comply with policy or procedure.

Application and Admissions

Upon receipt of an application, each applicant is sent a letter
acknowledging the application and outlining specific admission
requirements for CGC and the program for which he/she applied.
The requirements for acceptance into specific programs and
degrees are described in this catalog for each program/degree.
Official copies of test scores must be sent directly to the CGC
office and must be current within five years of application.
Full acceptance is not granted until both CGC and program
requirements are met. After acceptance by the program, any nonUS Citizen must be cleared for registration by The International
Office. The TOEFL test is required of any applicant whose native
language is not English. At this time a letter of acceptance is sent
to the student which includes the name of the advisor. Students
are encouraged to meet with his or her advisor.

Application for Resident Status
for Tuition and Fee Purposes
Any student or prospective student who is uncertain concerning
entitlement to payment of in-state tuition and fees has the
responsibility of securing a ruling from The Citadel by providing
all relevant information on special application forms. These forms
can be obtained from the Office of the Registrar, Bond Hall,
Room 173, or online at http://www.citadel.edu/registrar/forms/
and are to be completed and returned to that office at least two
weeks prior to registration for any semester or summer term for
which the student is attempting to qualify for payment of in-state
tuition and fee rate.

CGC Class Ring
All CGC students graduating from degree programs are eligible
for the CGC Class ring. CGC students may order their ring
upon completion of all but the final two semesters of coursework/
internship and must possess an overall 2.0 GPA for undergraduate
students or 3.0 GPA for graduate students. To place a class ring
order, contact the Alumni Center at (843) 953-7698. The Alumni
Center will verify eligibility with the CGC office.
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�Drop/Add and Withdrawals
To drop or add a course from the schedule or to change sections
within a course, a student must come to the CGC office and
complete a “drop/add” form or drop/add through Lesesne
Gateway. The deadline for changes is listed in the calendar for
each semester. Formal notice of intent to drop or withdraw from
any class is necessary in all cases. After the drop period, students
who choose to withdraw must complete a withdrawal form
available in the CGC office or online. The dates for dropping
and withdrawing are listed in the term calendar at www.citadel.
edu/graduatecollege. Course withdrawal means a student is
withdrawing from a course after the refund date has passed. A
grade of “W” will appear on the student transcript. The “W” does
not affect the student’s grade point ratio (GPR).
To withdraw with the grade of “W,” the student must complete the
course withdrawal form obtained from the CGC office or online
and return the form to the CGC office. Students who do not
follow this procedure will receive a failing grade in the course(s)
which they cease to attend. Ceasing to attend a course does not
constitute an official withdrawal from the course. The grade of
“W” will be recorded if a student withdraws on or before the
published deadline. Students should check the current calendar
for the term found at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege
for deadlines.

Fee Payment
All fees are due and payable at the time of registration. If fees
are not paid by the published date on the term calendar, prior
to classes starting, the student may be dropped from registered
classes. Checks for the amount of charges should be made payable
to The Citadel. Fees may also be paid with bank cards, however a
service fee is incurred. Electronic check payment is also available
at no charge. Deferred payment plans may be arranged in advance
of a semester through a third party. Forms are available in the
Treasurer’s office. The Citadel reserves the right at any time to
adjust fees to meet the current cost of operation. Fee schedules are
published each semester on The Citadel’s web page. The Citadel
Treasurer is responsible for the collection of monies due The
Citadel. All correspondence concerning fees, payments, and status
of accounts should be directed to that office.

Financial Aid and Scholarships
The Financial Aid Office handles student loan applications, grants,
scholarships and work-study programs. Their office is located in
Bond Hall, Room 138 and they can be reached at (843) 953-5187
or by email at financial_aid@citadel.edu.

Forms and Deadlines
To apply for financial aid at The Citadel, all students should file a
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1. These forms are available online at http://
FAFSA.ed.gov. Additional information may be requested by the
Financial Aid Office. Students are responsible for checking their
Lesesne Gateway accounts and completing all requested paperwork
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and financial aid requirements in a timely manner. Because funds
are limited, those students whose applications are completed after
the deadline dates will receive consideration for aid only as fund
availability permits.
Priority deadline dates are as follows:
Academic year (fall and spring)
Fall only
Spring only
Summer

February 28
February 28
October 15
March 15

Applicants with financial aid paperwork not completed by June
30 should not expect to receive notification of awards prior to the
beginning of fall semester. These applicants should be prepared
to pay for their tuition, fees, and other costs at the established fee
payment deadlines. Students will be reimbursed if they are subsequently determined to be eligible for financial aid.

Determining Financial Need
The amount of financial aid is determined based on the FAFSA
form the applicant files after January each year. This form solicits
information about the applicant’s family’s current financial situation and produces an “expected family contribution”. Adjusted
gross income data from tax forms are used along with current asset
information to determine family resources. Allowances are made
for federal and state taxes, social security, employment (when both
parents work), unusual medical and dental expenses, and family
size. Other factors considered are any unusual expenses and the
number of family members in college. In its simplest definition,
financial need is the difference between what a student will pay to
attend college and the expected family contribution, as determined
by the need analysis. If costs exceed the amount of family contribution, then the applicant has “demonstrated” financial need.

Dependent or Independent Status
Federal student aid programs are based on the premise that parents have the primary responsibility of financing their children’s
education. Independent students will fall into one of the following
categories. Students are automatically independent and therefore
not required to submit parental data if:
a. He/she is 24 years old or older by Dec 31 of the award
year
b. He/she is a graduate student
c. He/she is married
d. He/she is currently serving on active duty in the U.S.
Armed Forces for purposes other than training
e. He/she is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces
f. He/she has children (or other dependents) and will
provide more than half of their support
g. He/she was in foster care or deemed a dependent or
ward of the court
h. He/she was an emancipated minor or in legal
guardianship as determined by a court
i. He/she was determined to be an unaccompanied
youth that was homeless or were self-supporting and at
risk of being homeless.

�Federal Eligibility Requirements
Any student who is accepted for admission is eligible to request
financial assistance. However, there are several general eligibility
requirements a student must meet to receive federal financial aid:
1) A student must be admitted to The Citadel as a regular
or conditional student.
2) A student must be a U.S. citizen or a national or permanent resident.
3) A student may not receive aid if he or she is in default at
any institution on any Federal Student Loan Program.
4) Generally, a student must be enrolled at least half-time.
This is defined as 3 hours/semester for graduate students
and 6 hours/semester for undergraduate students.
5) A student may not receive aid if he or she owes a repayment at any institution on a Pell Grant, Supplemental
Grant, or State Student Incentive Grant.
6) A student must have the minimum grade point ratio and
must make satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward a
degree to continue to receive federal financial aid.

Types of Financial Aid
Please visit http://www.citadel.edu/finaid for detailed information
about the various financial aid programs offered.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for
Financial Aid Recipients
The Citadel is required by federal law to establish, publish and apply
reasonable standards for measuring whether a student is maintaining
satisfactory academic progress toward a degree objective, and to ensure
progress toward the degree for all periods of enrollment, whether or
not the student has received financial aid.
To be eligible to receive or remain eligible to receive financial aid,
students must maintain “satisfactory progress” in their course of study.
A determination of satisfactory progress incorporates three standards
applied at the end of each 12 month period of enrollment:
1.
2.
3.

Maintain a minimum amount of earned credit hours
Maintain a minimum Grade-Point Ratio
Complete program of study in a required amount of
time

Minimum Earned Credit Hours
In general, students are expected to complete 75% of the hours for
which they are funded each academic year. The Financial Aid Office
will monitor hours completed at the end of each academic year to
determine if the student: 1) has made academic progress; 2) will be
placed on probation for one semester; or 3) will be disqualified from
receiving financial aid.
Grade-Point Ratio (GPR) Requirements
Undergraduate Students
Total Hours
0-39
40-69
70-99
100 &amp; above

Minimum GPR
1.300
1.500
1.700
1.900

Graduate Students must maintain the minimum cumulative GPR as
required by the Graduate College for continuance.
Note: Total hours are quality hours and any Transfer &amp; Pass/Fail
Hours combined.
Maximum Hours
Financial aid eligibility is limited to students that have reached 150%
of attempted hours for their program of study.
Disqualification
Students will be disqualified at the end each academic year in which
one of the following occurs:
Undergraduate Students
• Full-time students who earn less than 24 hours
• Part-time students who earn less than 75% of the hours
attempted
• GPR is less than minimum requirement for continuance
on probation
Graduate Students
• Full-time students who earn less than 15 hours
• Part-time students who earn less than 75% of the hours
attempted
• GPR is less than minimum requirement for continuance
on probation
Re-Qualification
Undergraduate Students – The student must enroll without federal aid
and complete the number of hours they are deficient. The minimum
GPR must also be received for continuance on probation depending
on your grade level. This work may be completed at The Citadel
without aid or at another institution as long as the hours have been
approved by the Registrar’s Office or The Citadel Graduate College.
It is the student’s responsibility to notify the Financial Aid Office of
hours transferred from another institution.
Graduate Students – The student must enroll without federal aid
and complete the number of hours they are deficient. A minimum of
3.0 GPR must also be received. This work may be completed at The
Citadel without aid or at another institution as long as the hours have
been approved by The Citadel Graduate College. It is the student’s
responsibility to notify the Financial Aid Office of hours transferred
from another institution.
Appeals
Students who are determined to be ineligible for financial aid due to
lack of satisfactory academic progress may appeal this decision. An
appeal of any decision concerning initial or continued financial aid
funding must be submitted on a SAP Appeal Form. The steps are
outlined below:
1. Make an appointment to meet with a financial aid counselor
once you have received notice that your financial aid will be dis
qualified.
2. Complete a SAP Appeal Form. Clearly explain your
circumstances by attaching supporting documentation and
submitting the information to the Financial Aid Office.
3. Your information will be reviewed by the Financial Aid Appeal
Committee. A decision will be based upon the information that
you provided as well as your records at The Citadel.
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�4. You will be notified of the decision in writing. If you need to
take additional action, you will be advised to do so. If you feel
there were circumstances that were not reflected in the
committee’s decision, you may request an appointment with
the Director of Financial Aid. You should bring with you any
additional documentation that will specifically explain those
pertinent issues you think should be considered. The final level
of appeal rests with the Director of Financial Aid.

Financial Aid Refund and Repayment Policy
Refunds
Financial aid recipients who withdraw from school are eligible to
receive only that portion of the institutionally determined refund
which exceeds the financial aid received. This policy also applies to
students on whose behalf a parent has borrowed a Title IV loan.
Refunds will be returned to the programs from which the student
received aid. The Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Public
Law 105-244 changed substantially the way funds paid toward a
student’s education are to be handled when a recipient of Federal
Financial Aid withdraws from school. A statutory schedule is used
to determine the amount of Federal Financial Aid that has been
earned based on the period the student was in attendance. Up
through the 60% point in each payment period of enrollment, a
pro rata schedule is used to determine how much Federal Financial
Aid the student will receive. After the 60% point in the payment
period of enrollment, a student has earned 100% of the Federal
funds awarded for the period.
The percentage earned will be calculated based on the following
schedule:
Week 1 6 percent
Week 7 43 percent
Week 2 12 percent
Week 8 50 percent
Week 3 18 percent
Week 9 56 percent
Week 4 25 percent
Week 10 60 percent
Week 5 31 percent
Week 11-16 100 percent
Week 6 37 percent
For example, if a student has received $1,000 in Federal Financial
Aid and withdraws within the first week of classes, that student will
receive 6 percent ($60) of the aid award applied to total charges.
The remaining $940 will be returned to the Federal Financial Aid
programs in the following order:
• Unsubsidized Student Loans
• Subsidized Student Loans
• Perkins Loans
• PLUS Loans/Graduate PLUS Loans
• Federal Grants
• Other Assistance under Title IV
The refund and repayment provisions mandated by the Federal
government for Federal Aid Recipients apply when a student
receives financial aid funds and withdraws, drops out, takes an
unapproved leave of absence, fails to return from an approved leave
of absence, is expelled, or otherwise fails to complete the
period of enrollment for which he or she was charged. The refund
and repayment requirements DO NOT APPLY to a student who:
• Withdraws, drops out, or is expelled before his or her
first day of class
• Withdraws from some classes, but continues to be
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enrolled in other classes, or
• Does not receive funds for the period in question.
(Students whose parents received a PLUS Loan are
considered to have received funds and so are covered
for the refund and repayment requirements.)
Repayments
If a student’s non-instructional educational expenses (allowances
as prescribed below) incurred up to the time of withdrawal exceed
the amount of cash disbursement, the student does not owe a
repayment. If cash disbursed exceeds the non-instructional costs of
education incurred up to the time of withdrawal, the student does
owe a repayment. This repayment is the difference between costs
incurred and the actual cash refund received. Non-instructional
expenses are determined by calculating the percentage of room,
board, books, supplies, travel, and personal expenses incurred
during the portion of the term a student is enrolled. Off-campus
board and personal expenses are prorated on a weekly basis. There
is no proration of on-campus room charges. A percentage of books,
supplies, and travel costs is allowed based on length of enrollment.
Student Aid Accounts to be Refunded and Repaid
Once the amounts to be refunded and/or repaid are determined,
the aid programs from which the student received funds will be
reimbursed in the following order.
• Federal Direct/Stafford loans;
• Federal Perkins loans;
• Federal PLUS loans received on behalf of the student;
• Federal Pell Grants;
• Federal SEOG Grants;
• other Title IV programs;
• other federal, state, private, or institutional student
financial assistance received by the student for which
refunds are required;
• the student.

Other Assistance
Vocational Rehabilitation Scholarships: This program provides for
education and training if the student has a physical or mental disability which is a substantial handicap to employment and if there
exists reasonable expectation that vocational rehabilitation services
may lead to gainful employment. Additional information is available through the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation in the
student’s home state.
College Budget Plans: Tuition Management Service (T.M.S.) is one
of a number of special plans by many of the larger banks which will
pay college fees when due and arrange for a parent or sponsor to
repay on a prearranged monthly budget schedule extending over
the year. Contact The Citadel’s Treasurer’s Office for information.
Veterans’ Services: Veterans’ services are administered under the
umbrella of student financial aid at The Citadel. Veterans’ services
are intended to meet the needs of students receiving benefits under
the following programs:
• Ch. 30—Montgomery GI Bill—Active Duty, Veterans
• Ch. 31—Vocational Rehabilitation
• Ch. 33—Post 9-11 GI Bill
• Ch. 35—Dependants’ Educational Assistance Program
• Ch. 1606—Montgomery GI Bill—Selected Reserve

�• Ch. 1607—(REAP, Reserve Education Assistance
Program).
Veterans who believe they have an entitlement should check with
their local VA Office, the regional office in Columbia (1-800-8271000), or the VA Coordinator at The Citadel. An applicant should
contact the VA Coordinator in the Financial Aid Office at The
Citadel well in advance of the anticipated matriculation date so
that the necessary documents may be obtained in order to certify
attendance with the VA. All veterans and dependents receiving
VA Educational Benefits are required to come to the Financial
Aid Office each semester and complete a request for VA Certification card. Any changes in the veterans’ course of study should be
cleared with the VA Coordinator in the Financial Aid Office to ensure continuation of benefits. Any reduction in course load should
be reported immediately to avoid overpayment. Transfer students
are reminded that the office must have copies of all transcript
evaluations made by the Registrar’s Office before certification can
be made to the Veterans’ Administration for payment.

Joint Degree Programs
The Citadel participates in joint graduate degree programs with the
College of Charleston in Computer Science, English, History, and
Middle School Education. Students routinely take courses at both
institutions. Citadel students will register for all their Computer
Science, English, History, or Education courses at The Citadel,
even when a particular course may be offered at the College
of Charleston. More specific information is available from the
respective program directors.

Maymester and Summer School
The Citadel’s Maymester and Summer School is a component
of CGC which has the responsibility for the coordination and
administration of all aspects of The Citadel’s graduate and
undergraduate summer school programs. The operation of
Maymester and Summer School is the responsibility of the Dean
of CGC and is administered under the guidelines established
in coordination with the Provost and the Commandant. The
operation encompasses all aspects of college administration.
All Maymester and Summer School students are ultimately the
academic and administrative responsibility of the Provost. CGC
students remain under their academic deans, while non-degree
and transient students are the responsibility of the CGC Dean.
Students residing in the barracks, regardless of academic status are
the disciplinary responsibility of the commandment, all other non
cadet students remain as stated above.
Admissions—Undergraduate transient admission to Maymester
and Summer School does not constitute admission to the regular
academic session of The Citadel.
Undergraduate transient students seeking initial admission to
Maymester and Summer School at The Citadel must complete an
application and pay the application fee. High school or college
transcripts are not required for enrollment in Maymester or
Summer School. Rising high school seniors may be admitted on

the basis of written recommendations from their high school
guidance counselor or principal and may enroll in a maximum of
two freshman level courses. Citadel undergraduate day students
applying, having applied, or having been accepted past or present
should contact the Registrar’s Office for admission and registration
information and assistance.
Undergraduate students seeking admission into evening
undergraduate programs should refer to requirements outlined in
each academic section of this catalog.
Graduate students enrolled in Maymester and Summer School
must go through the admissions procedure outlined in the CGC
catalog. Admission to the program and enrollment in courses are
governed by the policies outlined for the program to which the
student applies. Students enrolled in graduate courses are classified
as “Graduate Students.”
Registration—Registration for all students, graduate and
undergraduate, enrolled in Maymester or Summer School at The
Citadel is conducted in the CGC office located in Bond Hall,
Room 101. Admission and registration may be conducted in one of
three ways:
1) Students may come to the office and complete the
application/registration procedure
2) Students may mail or fax in an application/registration form.
3) Returning students may register through Lesesne Gateway
online.
Parking—Ample lighted and secure parking is available on campus
for all Maymester and Summer School students. All automobiles
parked within The Citadel gates are required to have a parking tag.
The tags are obtained in person in the Public Safety Office after
paying the fee in the Treasurer’s Office. The fee for the parking
tag is published in the “Schedule of Classes for Summer School”
online at www.citadel.edu. The parking fee covers all sessions of
Maymester and Summer School. Very limited parking is available
for motorcycles on a first come, first served basis just outside the
Hagood gate at the end of Huger Street. All motorcycles must have
a Citadel parking tag. Two and three wheeled motorized vehicles
may not be operated on campus.
Housing—Housing in barracks is available to any student enrolled
in classes at The Citadel during Maymester or Summer School.
However, it is not mandatory for any student to live on campus
during Maymester and Summer School. The “Schedule of Summer
Classes” provides information on the cost of living in barracks
housing.
Dining—Coward Hall (The Citadel Dining Hall)—The price of
meals for students living in the barracks is included in room and
board fees. All other students, graduate or undergraduate, may
obtain noon meal tickets for the established fee indicated in the
“Summer Schedule of Classes.” Meal tickets for 3 meals a day
(breakfast and lunch only on Fridays, no meals on Saturdays or
Sunday) are also available to all interested students not living in the
barracks. Individual meal tickets will not be sold. All students may
purchase snacks and light meals in the food court in Mark Clark
Hall.

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�Student Identification Cards—Maymester and Summer School
students attending on-campus courses may obtain a Citadel
identification card. The identification cards are obtained after
registering in Bond 244. This card is necessary for using The
Citadel and area consortium libraries.
Recreation—Campus recreational facilities are available to students
enrolled in Maymester and Summer School classes upon payment
of the activity fee in the Treasurer’s Office. These facilities include
the Deas Hall weight room, racquetball courts, swimming pool,
gymnasium, tennis courts, track, and The Citadel Beach House
located on the Isle of Palms. Students must show The Citadel
identification card to use these facilities.

Orientation
In order to assist new CGC students in becoming familiar with
The Citadel facilities and support services, CGC offers two
new student orientations each year. These orientation sessions
are offered before the beginning of the fall term and before the
beginning of the spring term. New students will be notified of the
date, time, and place of these orientations.

Refunds
No fees are refunded after the published drop deadline. This date
is usually following two class meetings. To obtain the appropriate
refund, a student must complete the drop form available in the
CGC office or drop via the online system. The Dean of CGC
may authorize a refund for extenuating circumstances after the
scheduled refund date but only if a formal application is made
in writing to the Dean of CGC. Registration, technology and
application fees are not refundable.

Registration
Registration is conducted by mail, online through Lesesne
Gateway, or in person in the CGC office located on the first
floor of Bond Hall, Room 101. Registration is not complete
until all fees are paid. Students may not attend class until they
are fully registered. Completed registrations will be honored
on a first-come, first-serve basis. Any changes in registration
must be made prior to the end of the term’s Drop/Add period.
Information concerning fees, class times, and registration calendars
can be found each academic term online at www.citadel.edu/
graduatecollege.

Transfer Credit
Graduate students applying for transfer credit will use the
“Transfer Credit for Graduate Programs” form located online at
http://www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege/forms/. The form will be
submitted to CGC through the student’s advisor and department
head with a copy of the course description from the catalog of the
originating institution and the course syllabus. Approval is granted
by the student’s department, contingent upon Citadel policy.
Only courses with a “B” or higher are acceptable for transfer.
Undergraduate students should refer to the undergraduate section
of the catalog.
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�Policy Information
Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures
The following academic integrity policy is in effect for non-cadet
students for fall and spring semester and all students including cadets
in Maymester and Summer School.
Absolute integrity is expected of every Citadel student in all academic
undertakings. Academic integrity is grounded on the concept of
honesty with respect to the intellectual efforts of oneself and others.
A student’s submission of work for academic credit indicates that
the work is the student’s own. Students are responsible for knowing
what constitutes violations of the Academic Integrity Policy. Examples
of violations of the Academic Integrity policy include, but are not
limited to the following:
• Plagiarizing or representing the words, ideas, or information of another
person as one’s own without documentation;
• Giving or receiving prior to an examination any unauthorized
information concerning the content of that examination;
• Using, without authorization of the instructor, notes, books, prompts,
or other materials, or receiving verbal or electronic assistance to aid in
answering questions on an examination;
• Giving or receiving substantive aid during the course of an
examination;
• Asking or permitting another person to take a test or engage in
other academic work; or taking a test or engaging in academic work
for another, whether voluntarily or for hire, in conjunction with class
work or for admissions purposes;
• Violating personal property rights (for example, stealing or
attempting to steal tests, keys, or grade books);
• Fabricating data in support of laboratory or field work;
• Engaging in other acts of academic misconduct.
While academic integrity is a shared responsibility, it is incumbent
upon the student to abide by the academic integrity requirements.
It is the responsibility of the faculty member to inform the student
of any atypical academic integrity requirements.
1. When a faculty member suspects or has been informed that a
student may have violated the Academic Integrity Policy, the faculty
member should inform the student in writing within ten working
days of discovery. Some situations may require more time; however
in no case should this written notification be delayed by more than
one month. Written notification will include the allegation and
a suggested time, place and date for a meeting of the student, the
professor, and Department Head of the department in which the
alleged violation took place. If the faculty member making the
allegation is the Department Head of the department in which the
alleged violation took place, the meeting will include the student,
the faculty member, and Dean of the school in which the alleged
violation took place.
2. After this meeting, if the faculty member decides that no violation
occurred, the matter will be dropped. If the faculty member decides
that a violation has occurred but that only a grade penalty is warranted,
the student may be assigned an “F” for the work in question, or, in
more serious cases, an “F” in the course. If it is determined that a
more serious penalty is warranted, or if the student does not accept
the grade penalty offered, the accusation will be remanded to the

Dean of the school in which the alleged violation occurred. If that
Dean participated in the meeting with the faculty member and the
students, the matter is referred to the Provost.
3. Upon receiving the allegation, the Dean of the school where the
alleged violation occurred or the Provost will appoint a four member
hearing board comprised of the Dean of CGC, two faculty members
from outside the program of the accused student and a currently
enrolled CGC student of the same student classification, but outside
the program of the accused student. The hearing will be convened
within two weeks from the date the hearing board receives the case.
If circumstances preclude meeting this deadline, the accused will
be so informed in writing. A minimum of seven days notice will be
provided the student prior to the hearing. The accused student may
be advised by another student or member of the permanent faculty
or staff, not to exceed two. The student and/or the student’s advisor
may cross-examine all witnesses and the accuser. A tape recording of
the hearing, which will be closed, will be made. Upon conclusion
of the hearing, the hearing board will vote and report its findings
and recommendation to the Dean of the school in which the alleged
violation occurred or the Provost.
4. Upon reviewing the recommendation, the Dean of the school
where the alleged violation occurred, or the Provost will either
exonerate the student; impose a sanction less than suspension,
dismissal or expulsion; or recommend a sanction of suspension,
dismissal, or expulsion to the President of the College. If the sanction
is not suspension, dismissal, or expulsion, the student may appeal
this sanction to the President of the College who makes the final
decision. If the sanction is for suspension, dismissal, or expulsion,
the President of the College will review the case and the process that
has been followed and make the decision on removal of the student
from The Citadel for a violation of academic integrity. The student
may appeal that decision to the Board of Visitors.
Appeals of Violations of Academic Integrity - Students who have
been found guilty of a violation of academic integrity where
the punishment is suspension, dismissal, or expulsion shall be
entitled to petition an Academic Integrity Board of Review to
hear an appeal provided the petition is submitted to the Office
of the President within five working days after receiving notice of
the findings of the Provost, and provided the petition states the
grounds on which the appeal is based. An Academic Integrity
Board of Review is established by the President. An Academic
Integrity Board of Review will consist of a Dean, who serves as
chair; a department head; a senior member of the faculty; and
a non-voting recorder. Once established, an Academic Integrity
Board of Review will be furnished the record of the original
proceedings and will evaluate the petition of appeal to determine if
any of the following grounds have been met:
• new evidence has been found since the individual was found
guilty;
• the individual’s rights were not protected;
• there was a procedural error during the trial.
If after considering the petition of appeal, the Academic Integrity
Board of Review determines that the request for appeal sets forth
reasonable grounds for appeal and agrees to hear the appeal, the
accused student and advisor will be present during the formal
portion of the hearing, which will be taped. Oral arguments from
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�the student or advisor will be heard and will normally be limited
to 30 minutes each. In addition, the student or advisor will have
the opportunity to question any witnesses called by the Academic
Integrity Board of Review. The formal appeal hearing will be
taped, and the tape will become part of the record of the Academic
Integrity Board of Review. The findings of the Academic Integrity
Board of Review will be transmitted to the President in the form
of sealed, confidential written recommendations, with appropriate
justifications.

Academic Standards
All students are expected to maintain high academic standards.
In addition to the grade point average requirements for satisfying
degree standards, the following policies set minimum guidelines
for all graduate programs. Specific programs may establish more
rigorous criteria for satisfactory progress. Students should carefully
study the sections of this catalog pertinent to their degree program
for statements about expectations, which may exceed these minimal
criteria.
Any grade of “C” (ie. “C”, “C+”) is a warning that the individual is
not performing at the level expected of graduate students; a grade of
“F” is a clear statement of inadequate performance. Either a “C” or
“F” grade calls into question the expectation of reasonable progress
toward the degree. In order to maintain appropriate academic
quality, the following policy applies to students enrolled at The
Citadel:
a. If a student receives a grade of “F” in a graduate course, regardless
of his or her status, the student will be terminated from the
program. The student may appeal in writing to his or her Dean for
reinstatement. If the student is granted reinstatement status before
the end of the drop/add period for the next academic term, he or
she may register for that term.
b. If a student receives seven (7) or more credit hours of graduate
course work with a grade of “C”or “C+” regardless of his or her
status, the student will be terminated from the program. The student
may appeal in writing to his or her Dean for reinstatement in the
program. If a student is granted reinstatement status before the end
of the drop/add period for the next academic term, he or she may
register for that term.
c. Any student admitted to a graduate program who has earned
or attempted twelve (12) hours of graduate credit must have a
cumulative GPR of 3.0 or higher to continue in the program. If
a student’s GPR falls below a 3.0 any time after the completion
of twelve (12) hours of graduate credit, the student must improve
his/her GPR to a minimum 3.0 by the time he/she has completed
nine (9) additional graduate credit hours. If the student achieves a
minimum 3.0 while completing these nine (9) additional graduate
credit hours, the standard of maintaining a 3.0 GPR begins again.
Failure to achieve the 3.0 GPR upon completion of the nine (9)
additional graduate credit hours will result in termination from the
program. The student may appeal in writing to his or her Dean for
reinstatement. If the student is granted reinstatement status before
the end of the drop/add period for the next academic term, he or
she may register for that term. Some programs have more strict
program requirements. Check with your program advisor for the
standards for your program.

Academic Support Center
The Citadel’s Academic Support Center provides a wide range of
academic support services. Included among these are the enhancement of writing, mathematical, and reading skills; the general
improvement of academic performance in all subject areas; and an
emphasis on retention throughout The Citadel’s academic community. Graduate and undergraduate students have access to the
Center. In addition to individual and small-group tutorials held in
the Center, the staff conducts requested workshops for both graduate and undergraduate classes.
In all of its activities, the Center strives to assure that its efforts are
consistent not only with the mission statement of The Citadel, but
also with the objectives of the academic departments and specific
graduate programs. Although there may be an occasional exceptional situation in which it is appropriate to restrict the nature of
the assistance that may be offered by the Center (e.g., because of
specific program accreditation issues that might impact, say, a particular assignment), all students are encouraged to take advantage
of the resources offered by the Academic Support Center.

Admission Categories
Graduate students may be admitted to CGC in one of the following two categories: degree seeking or non-degree seeking.
Degree seeking - A graduate student is classified as degree seeking when all admission requirements are met and the student has
been admitted to a degree program. To obtain this classification a
student must:
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Complete and return the application form along with the
appropriate non-refundable application fee to The Citadel
Graduate College.
Submit to The Citadel Graduate College all official transcripts
to include documentation of the baccalaureate and all other
undergraduate or graduate work from accredited colleges
or universities. Transcripts must be sent directly from each
school or university.
Submit the official score report on the appropriate admissions
test (current within 5 years of application). Check individual
program requirements in this catalog for the minimum
acceptable score for the desired program. Official score report
must be sent directly from testing organization.
Submit an official TOEFL score if native language is not
English. The minimum acceptable score is 550 paper-based,
213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based.
Additional admission requirements of specific programs are
outlined in the information provided for each degree program.

Non-degree seeking - A graduate student is classified as non-degree
seeking if he/she holds a bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree
but who, at the time of the application, does not plan to pursue a
degree. This category authorizes the student to take no more than
8 hours total for which he/she has the prerequisites. It does not
imply admission to a degree program.
Persons admitted to the non-degree student status who later
wish to become degree seeking must file an application for the

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�desired program and comply with the requirement stated above
in “Degree Seeking”. Program requirements will dictate the
number of hours in non-degree status that will be accepted into
any program. No student shall register beyond 8 hours without
being fully accepted into a degree program. To obtain non-degree
classification the student must:
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Complete and return the application form along with the
appropriate non-refundable application fee to the CGC
office.
Submit a college transcript that shows completion of a
bachelor’s or higher degree before registration.

Senior Citizens - Persons over the age of 60 who meet degree or
non-degree admissions requirements and are not employed fulltime may register for courses on a space-available basis with no
credit hours fee charged. All other fees must be paid.
International Students - An international student who applies to
a graduate program at The Citadel must complete the following
requirements before enrolling in classes:
• Have completed a degree equivalent to an American
baccalaureate degree.
• Have his/her academic credentials officially evaluated by one
of the accredited organizations suggested by the CGC office
and sent directly from that organization to the CGC office.
• Meet all the admission criteria for the desired graduate degree
program.
• Provide the appropriate score on the TOEFL exam.
• Provide evidence of ability to meet all financial obligations
while in graduate study at The Citadel by completing the
Certification of Finances form prior to enrolling in courses.
• International students may not register before full acceptance
into a degree program and clearance from the International
Student Director.

Admission Policy (Graduate Students)
In keeping with the mission of The Citadel, The Citadel Graduate
College seeks to enroll mature students whose motivation and
educational backgrounds demonstrate a strong potential for
success in the academic program of their choice. Specific entrance
requirements are detailed in other sections of this catalog, but
every applicant for a graduate degree must submit to the CGC
office:
a. An application with a non-refundable fee,
b. Official transcripts sent directly from all colleges attended,
c. Official scores on the appropriate admissions test (current within
5 years of application), and
d. an official TOEFL score if English is not the native language.

Admission Test
All graduate programs in The Citadel Graduate College require
submission of an official admissions test score. The test must
be current within five years of application. See the appropriate
program for the type of test required. Applicants for graduate
programs in The Citadel Graduate College who possess an
earned master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited institution

may request permission to waive the requirement to supply an
admissions test score. An applicant must request the waiver
in writing from the dean of the academic school in which the
program resides. Submission of a request for waiver is not an
assurance of approval. Therefore, an applicant must ensure
sufficient time to complete an admissions test prior to the first
semester of desired attendance. The new GRE score format will be
available after November 2011. The Citadel will honor the current
and new GRE formats, provided the test is official and current (five
years from date of application).

Advisement and the Planned Program
Upon acceptance into a degree program, a student is assigned an
advisor in the area of academic concentration. It is the student’s
responsibility to confer with this advisor at an early date and
at periodic intervals to assure appropriate course selection and
awareness of degree requirements. Degree candidates in some
programs must file an official program of study. This program of
study will be developed in consultation with the student’s advisor
and approved by the appropriate Dean or Department Head. This
program of study is filed in the CGC office and will be used in the
degree audit process. It is a joint responsibility of the advisor and
student to maintain the program of study in a current state.
Modifications in a program of study can be accomplished with the
written approval of the appropriate Dean or Department Head.
Students who wish to select a new major or degree program must
file an application and fee, meet all admission requirements of the
new major or degree program, and be accepted into the new major
or degree program before registration in the new program can
occur.

Audit Policy
A student may elect to audit a course for no credit. Permission to
audit must be obtained from the school/department offering the
course. Students must possess an undergraduate degree from a
regionally accredited college or university to audit a graduate level
course. Students cannot switch from credit to audit status, or vice
versa, after two class meetings. Auditors are admitted to class on
a “space available” basis. The audit fee is the same as the regular
credit hour fee. Students must be registered in the class they wish
to audit.

Catalog of Record
The catalog bearing the number of the academic year in which
the student enters The Citadel will be their catalog of record for
academic program requirements.

Class Attendance
Regular attendance is required of all CGC students, and the
attendance record maintained by the instructor is offical. In case
of absences due to illness or other circumstances beyond their
control, students should notify the instructor as soon as possible.
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�The attendance policy for any CGC class is determined by the
instructor and will be presented in the course syllabus. At the
discretion of the instructor, a student who violates the course
attendance policy may be penalized. In general, missing more
than 20% of the scheduled class meetings would be considered
excessive.

Comprehensive Examinations
The Citadel graduate programs vary in their exit requirements.
While all degree programs require at least a 3.0 cumulative GPR
(3.25 for Ed.S.) for graduation, some have an exit examination or
exit project requirement. It is the student’s responsibility to be
aware of these standards.

Confidentiality of Student Records
The Citadel maintains and discloses information from student
records in accordance with the provisions of the “Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act of 1974” (FERPA), as amended. This law
requires that educational institutions maintain the confidentiality
of student educational records. The Citadel accords its students
all rights under the law. FERPA coverage applies to all educational
records that contain a student’s name, social security number, or
other personally identifiable information, in whatever medium, to
include electronic form. No one outside of The Citadel shall have
access to nor will the institution disclose any information from a
student’s educational records without the written consent of the
student except in compliance with the provisions of Federal and
State law.
Educational records may be disclosed to personnel within the
institution who have a legitimate educational interest, to parents of
students who are dependents as defined by IRS standards, to persons
or organizations providing students financial aid, to accrediting
agencies carrying out their accreditation function, to persons in
compliance with a judicial order, or in an emergency, to persons in
order to protect the health or safety of the student or others.
Within The Citadel community, only those members, individually
or collectively, acting in the student’s educational interests are
allowed access to student educational records. These members
include the Board of Visitors, Faculty, and personnel in the Offices
of the President, Provost and Dean of the College, Associate
Provost, Dean of The Citadel Graduate College, Registrar, and Vice
President for Finance and Business Affairs.
Directory information about a student may be disclosed at the
discretion of The Citadel without the consent of the student
unless the student has notified the Registrar within two weeks of
the beginning of the academic year (fall semester) that the student
refuses to allow the disclosure of such information. Any student
desiring to keep directory information confidential must give notice
at the beginning of each academic year and the notice is valid only
for that year. Any student desiring to keep directory information
confidential must file notice each year.

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Course Cancellation
It occasionally becomes necessary to cancel a course. The
Citadel reserves the right to cancel any course for which there is
insufficient enrollment. This cancellation may be done without
notice. Students affected by a course cancellation will receive due
consideration and notification by the department offering the
course. If no other satisfactory arrangements can be made, the
student will receive a complete refund of all fees paid.

Course Load
The minimum semester hour load for students wishing to be
classified as full-time graduate students is 9 semester hours.
Students holding Citadel graduate assistantships will be considered
as full time if they are taking at least 6 semester hours. Students
who hold full-time employment should not register for more
than 6 semester hours in any given term. Students may register
for a maximum of 2 courses or no more than 7 credit hours each
summer term (Summer I, Summer II). The evening session is
considered a part of Summer I and Summer II. Permission to take
more than 2 courses each summer term must be obtained from the
Dean of the School, the Department Head, or program director.
No more than one course may be taken during Maymester.

Course Substitution
Course substitutions in degree programs and certification plans
can only be authorized by the approval of the Head of the
Department, Dean of the School, or Dean of the CGC. Forms to
initiate this procedure are available in the CGC office.

Degree and Certification Requirements
Specific requirements are detailed in the appropriate sections of the
catalog. The general requirements include completing all specific
program requirements and coursework while maintaining at least
a “B” (3.0) GPA. Students should check the specific requirements
of the program in which they are enrolled. State certification
requirements are determined by external agencies over which The
Citadel has no control. It is the student’s responsibility to meet
these requirements, which are subject to legislative change. Advisors
will assist students in staying current with these requirements and
adjusting programs of study to reflect any change.

Earning a Second Master’s Degree
The College permits the earning of a second master’s degree where
the area of concentration is different. Since some of The Citadel
core courses may be identical, these may be waived in the second
degree program. A maximum of 12 hours may be transferred from
one Citadel degree program to another for those students wishing
to obtain a second master’s degree. Ordinarily, a minimum of 33
hours of new credits must be included in the planned program for
the second degree. However, students who enter a second master’s
degree program at The Citadel after also earning a certificate will
not necesarily be subject to this 33-hour minimum; such cases will

�be evaluated on an individual basis, with the number of hours
ultimately accepted subject to the approval of the CGC Dean.

English Fluency Policy
In accordance with the laws of South Carolina, The Citadel ensures the English fluency of its teaching faculty. Should a student
challenge the English fluency of a member of the faculty, standard
procedures for student academic grievances will be followed. If a
review committee is called for, the native language of one of the
faculty members will not be English.

General Conduct Policy for Students
Responsibility for professional conduct rests with students as adult
individuals and as members of The Citadel community. CGC
students are expected to conduct themselves as responsible adults.
All members of the campus community are expected to use reasonable judgement in all aspects of campus life and activity and to
show due concern for the welfare and rights of others. Students
are expected to adhere to all federal, state, and local laws. Due to
the cadet aspect of The Citadel community, CGC students are reminded to be aware of and respect military college traditions. The
CGC Student Handbook is a good source of information.
The Citadel protects freedom of action and speech, so long as the
exercise of this freedom is not of an inflammatory or demeaning
nature and does not interfere with the operation of the College.
The Citadel’s Conduct Policy prohibits the possession of drugs,
destruction of property, making false statements of emergency situations, physical or verbal abuse, or harassment of any sort.
Students who violate the rules and regulations of The Citadel are
subject to expulsion or lesser sanctions. These rules and regulations are published in “Regulations for Non-Cadet Students for
Fall and Spring Semester And All Students, Including Cadets,
for Maymester or Summer School.” The Provost or his designee
is responsible for administering the disciplinary conduct code for
CGC students unless they reside in the barracks during Maymester
and Summer School, in which case the commandant is responsible
for discipline.

Grades
Only letter grades are given to evaluate a student’s progress.
No numerical symbol or percentage is fixed or assigned to the
equivalent of any grade.
A: A grade of “A” represents work of a high quality. Four
quality points are awarded for each credit hour.
B+: A grade of “B+” represents above average quality work.
Three and one half quality points are awarded for each
credit hour.
B: A grade of “B” indicates average graduate
accomplishmens. Three quality points are awarded for
each credit hour.
C+: A grade of “C+” indicates below average graduate work
and is an unsatisfactory grade. Two and one half quality

points are awarded for each credit hour.
C: A grade of “C” is unsatisfactory. Two quality points are
awarded for each credit hour.
P: A grade of “P” indicates work of acceptable, graduatelevel quality. While it signifies work of “A” or “B” level, it
carries no quality points and is awarded only for
designated courses such as workshops, internships, etc.
F: A grade of “F” indicates that the minimum requirements
have not been met. No quality points are awarded.
I: A grade of “I” represents work of satisfactory quality
incomplete for authorized reasons.
W: A grade of “W” represents withdrawal from a course prior
to the scheduled withdrawal deadline. No quality points
are associated with the “W”, and there is no academic
penalty for the student.

Grade of “I”

Incomplete “I” grades must be made up during the term
following the recording of the grade. A grade of “I” received in
the fall term must be made up by the end of the following
spring term. A grade of “I” received in either the spring,
Maymester, summer I, or summer II term must be made up by
the end of the following fall term. An extension of time not
to exceed one additional term may be authorized for
extenuating circumstances by the appropriate dean. Grades
not made up within the authorized time limit will convert to a
grade of “F,” and such courses will be included in calculating the
GPR.

Graduation
Students must apply to graduate by the established deadline.
Failure to apply by the deadline incurs a late fee, may delay receipt
of the diploma, and may prevent the student from participating in
the commencement ceremony.
There are three graduation dates each calendar year. There is a
late April or early May graduation date at the end of the Spring
period of instruction, an August graduation date at the end of the
Summer period of instruction, and a December graduation date
at the end of the Fall semester period of instruction. There is one
commencement ceremony each calendar year, in April or May,
following the Spring semester.
The graduation date is the term in which the student completes
all requirements. An incomplete grade is a delay in the completion
of requirements, and the posting of the final grade determines the
completion of that requirement.
Applications for graduation are available in the CGC office and
online. A late fee is charged for applications filed after the posted
deadline. To be recommended for a degree, students must meet all
admission requirements and satisfactorily complete the scholarship
and curriculum requirements for the degree. Finally, students
must be free from all financial indebtedness to The Citadel.
These deadlines for the graduation application ensure your
diploma will be ordered in a timely manner and prevent
additional administrative costs. It is each student’s responsibility
to apply to graduate. Do not select a graduation date until you
are certain all requirements will be met.
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�Parents who are either graduates of the Corps of Cadets,
the Veteran Day Program, or The Citadel Graduate College
may present diplomas to their sons or daughters at the CGC
commencement ceremony.

Intellectual Property
Ownership of intellectual property will reside with the originator,
whether a member of the faculty, a member of the staff, or a
student, unless: (a) the property is created at the specific direction
of the College; or (b) the originator has made exceptional use of
College resources in creating it.
At the time when the work is directed by the College or at the
time when the College makes exceptional resources available to the
originator of intellectual property, the Provost and the originator
will together determine ownership and will negotiate a written
agreement concerning that property. These determinations will be
made on a case-by-case basis.

Intellectual Property Policy Preamble
The Citadel has among its primary purposes teaching, research,
and the expansion and dissemination of knowledge. Products of
these endeavors include the development and use of intellectual
property. It is the policy of the College that its faculty, staff,
and students carry out their scholarly work in an open and free
atmosphere that encourages publication and creation of such works
without constraint but consistent with applicable laws and College
policy. This policy will be in accord with the guidelines and criteria
published in The American Association of University Professors’
“Statement of Copyright” (Policy Documents and Reports. Ninth
Edition, 2001, or subsequent editions).

Nondiscrimination Policy
The Citadel is committed to providing equal opportunities to
men and women students in all campus programs, including
intercollegiate athletics, in order to make The Citadel the best
coeducational college in America.
This commitment requires that no discrimination shall occur in
our admissions policies, academic programs or services, as well
as employment practices on the basis of sex, race, color, religion
or national origin. This policy is in accordance with Title IX
of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 as amended. Inquiries concerning the application of
Title IX and other nondiscrimination laws may be referred to The
Citadel’s Affirmative Action Officer and Title IX Coordinator,
Bond Hall, Room 369, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, South
Carolina, 29409, 843-953-6989, or the Assistant Secretary of
Education, Civil Rights Division, US Department of Education,
Washington, DC 20201-2516.

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Pass-Fail Courses
For certain courses, such as internships, practica, workshops,
professional development courses, etc., a grade of pass or fail may
be appropriate. Students taking courses of this nature need to
discuss such arrangements with their advisor. Quality points will
not be awarded for pass or fail work, and performance that is barely
adequate (C+ or below) will not receive credit.

Registration
Registration is not completed until all fees are paid. Students may
not attend class until they are fully registered. Knowingly attending class without paying is an integrity violation. Any changes in
registration must be made prior to the end of the terms’ Add/Drop
period. All fees are due by published calendar dates.

Repeating a Course

Courses may be repeated only under the following circumstances:
a. No courses may be repeated once a grade of “B” or higher
has been earned.
b. If a class in which a “C+” or “C” was earned is repeated, it
may be repeated only one time.
c. If a course is repeated, the last grade of record is used
to determine whether course requirements for graduation
have been met.
d. The hours may be used only once toward graduation.
e. All courses, previously passed or repeated, will be figured in
the student’s GPR. No grade previously recorded is
removed from the transcript.

Satisfactory Progress
and Length of Academic Program
Unless otherwise stated, students are expected to complete all
degree requirements within a six (6) year period from the time
of registration for the first graduate course in that program.
Students enrolled in the Ed.S. in School Psychology program
have seven (7) years to complete the degree. Students enrolled
in the M.A. in Psychology: Clinical Counseling degree program
have a five (5) year limit. Requests for a waiver must be initiated
by the student in writing to the appropriate Department Head
who is responsible for making the final decision and for notifying
the student. Department Heads will forward recommendations
through their appropriate Dean who sends it to the CGC office.
This recommendation will be subject to the final approval of the
CGC Dean. Waivers must be on file in the CGC office prior to
application for graduation. It is the students responsibility to
ensure the waiver is provided to the CGC office.
If a waiver is granted, a probationary extension for one year
is authorized. At the completion of that year, an additional
extension may be authorized (if necessary) contingent upon the
student having made adequate progress. “Adequate Progress” is
defined as completing graduate work in two of the three semesters
(summer session counting as a semester) of the year of probation.
An average grade of “B” (3.0) for that year is also required. At all
levels, the department or school will be responsible for oversight of

�student progress and initiation of action related to unsatisfactory
progress. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of courses
that will not meet graduation time lines for satisfactory progress.
Advisors should assist students with this calculation.

Student Academic Grievances
The academic grievance process of the college is reserved for
the most serious alleged offenses. These matters deal not with
differences of opinion, but with violations of due process; denial
of individual rights; or unequal treatment/discrimination based
on sex, race, color, or national origin. Students who feel that
they have an academic grievance are directed first to confer with
the instructor or other individual(s) involved. Where this does
not result in satisfaction or if this step is not feasible, the student
should present the grievance in writing to the lowest appropriate
level not involved in the grievance, department head or Dean.
If the student does not receive a response within a reasonable
period of time, normally considered two weeks, a copy of the
written grievance may be provided to the next higher academic
level not previously involved in the grievance, i.e. the department
head or the school Dean, with a request for assistance in resolving
the grievance. A final appeal for satisfaction may be made to the
Provost. The purpose of this process is to permit each level of
the academic level of authority to have the opportunity to resolve
the grievance satisfactorily. The Dean of CGC does not rule on
academic matters. However, students are encouraged to provide a
courtesy copy of grievances and appeals to the Dean of CGC for
record. CGC will monitor time lines and processes for compliance
with procedure and will inform the appropriate level of the
academic authority if procedure is not followed.

Student Appeal of Grade
A student who wishes to appeal the final grade assigned in a
course must first confer with the instructor of the course in which
the grade was received. If this does not result in satisfaction, the
student should contact the appropriate department head or Dean
who will review the matter. The faculty member and the student
are both obligated to provide requested relevant information to
the department head or Dean. The department head or Dean will
present his/her findings to the student within ten working days of
being contacted.
If this does not result in satisfaction, the student should contact
the Provost. If deemed appropriate, the Provost will appoint a
hearing board of three faculty members, with one designated as
chair, and a student in good standing of the same student type
as the appellant. This board shall have the authority to request
testimony, hear witnesses, and study records and materials. The
board shall forward its findings and recommendations to the
Provost, who shall decide the case. The decision of the Provost
is final.

Student Responsibility
The College and departments establish certain academic requirements that must be met before a degree is granted. Advisors, de-

partment heads, and Deans are available to help the student understand and arrange to meet these requirements, but the student is
responsible for fulfilling them. If, at the end of a student’s course
of study, the requirements for graduation have not been satisfied,
the degree will not be granted. For this reason, it is important for
each student to be acquainted with all academic, financial, and
administrative requirements within the prescribed deadlines and
time limits.

Theses
Thesis committee appointments will be made at the discretion of
the thesis advisor and/or program director and/or department
head. Guidelines for formatting and submitting theses will be
determined by individual programs. Thesis students should
consult the program handbook and/or the program director for
specific guidance on such matters. The program or department is
responsible for providing the student with specific directions about
producing a copy of the thesis for The Citadel library.

Transcript
A transcript is a confidential document and is released only when
students make a request in writing. There is no charge for the
initial transcript, but a fee is charged for all subsequent ones.
Remittances for transcripts should accompany the request for
the transcript and should be mailed directly to the Office of the
Registrar. Official copies are not released to students but are sent
to requested destinations.
Transcripts sent from other colleges to The Citadel become the
property of The Citadel and cannot be issued to the student as a
third party.

Transfer Credit
No more than 12 hours, relevant to the student’s program, may be
transferred from other regionally accredited colleges or universities.
Exceptions are granted by the Provost. Only graduate credit
hours, of which grades of “B” or higher have been earned, are
transferable. Some programs allow fewer hours of transfer credit.
Students should check the requirements for specific programs for
the maximum number of credit hours that may be transferred into
his or her program at The Citadel.
To be transferred, credit hours must have been earned within
six years of the date of admission to The Citadel. Students
who desire to take a course at another institution for transfer
while enrolled in CGC must obtain prior approval from their
department head. Acceptance of transfer credits within the
aforegoing rules is the prerogative of the academic department or
school.
Ordinarily, course work accepted for transfer must parallel course
work available at The Citadel. However, where the head of the
major department or Dean of the school feels that graduate course
work not equivalent to courses at The Citadel will enhance the
program, up to six semester hours of such credit may be acceptable.
These will be part of the maximum allowable transfer hours for
that program.
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�Specific Policies and
Procedures for Evening
Undergraduate Programs
All other CGC policies and procedures apply.
CGC courses cover a wide variety of areas and are open to
interested persons from diverse backgrounds. In addition to
graduate programs, CGC also offers four undergraduate degrees:
bachelor of arts in criminal justice; bachelor of science in business
administration; bachelor of science in civil engineering; and bachelor
of science in electrical engineering.
Each of these degree programs is offered in cooperation with Trident
Technical College (TTC). The first two years of each program are
taken at TTC. The junior and senior years are completed at The
Citadel through evening and summer courses offered by CGC. The
degree is awarded by The Citadel.
Courses may also be transferred in from accredited colleges and
universities other than TTC. The basic course requirements remain
the same. The junior and senior years are completed at The Citadel.
In each of the undergraduate degree programs offered by CGC, a
minimum of 36 of the total required credit hours must be taken at
The Citadel. Credits gained through AP, CLEP, or any other “testing
out” process may not be counted among those 36 credit hours.
Acceptability of transfer credits is governed by the policy described
under the Transfer Credits section below.
CGC spring, fall, and summer schedules are available online.
Information on programs, classes, and fees can also be obtained from
the CGC office or online. Information on financial aid is available
online through the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships or by
phone at (843) 953-5187.

Academic Criteria for Continuance
Records of degree-seeking undergraduate students are assessed
for academic criteria for continuance after each period of two
semesters and the included summer sessions. In order to be
eligible to continue at The Citadel, a student must meet minimum
standards regarding hours earned at The Citadel or properly
transferred from another accredited institution, and an acceptable
cumulative grade-point ratio must be maintained. Full-time
students, those taking at least 12 credit hours each semester, must
earn at least 24 semester hours each two-semester period. Part-time
students must have passed at least 50 percent of the coursework
attempted in the two previous semesters and the included summer
sessions. If a previously passed course is repeated, the hours may be
used only once toward meeting requirements for hours passed.
The student must also meet the grade-point ratio (GPR)
requirement for the appropriate category of credit hours of record
as listed in the table below. In determining the category for credit
hours of record, hours transferred into The Citadel from other
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institutions are included as credit hours of record.
The column “Quality Hours Plus Transfer Hours” includes:
1) all credit attempted for which a grade of “A,” “B,” “C,”
“D,” or “F” was received at The Citadel,
2) course work transferred from other colleges, and
3) courses taken on a Pass-Fail basis.
Quality Hours
Plus Transfer&amp;
Pass/Fail Hours
0-39
40-69
70-99
100 &amp; above

Grade-Point Ratio Grade-Point Ratio
for Continuance
for Continuance
(on probation)
(without probation)
1.100
1.300
1.400
1.600
1.700
1.800
1.900
2.000

This table traces the minimum academic progress students must
make toward attaining the minimum acceptable overall grade-point
ratio of 2.000 as they approach the total number of hours required
in the course of study of their selected major. For the purpose of
determining academic probation, criteria for continuance, dean’s
list, graduation, and other academic matters, grade-point ratios will
not be rounded.

Academic Discharge
An undergraduate student who fails to meet either or both of the
academic criteria for continuance will be discharged for academic
deficiencies. Although The Citadel will notify students that they
are deficient in either or both areas, it is the responsibility of
students to ensure that these criteria are met. To avoid academic
discharge, a student must meet both hour and GPR requirements
concurrently either at the end of the fall semester, at the end of the
spring semester, or in August, as appropriate.
A student who is discharged for academic reasons for the first
time may apply for readmission after being out of school for
one semester. If approved for readmission, the student will be
readmitted on academic probation.
If a student fails for a second time to meet minimum academic
criteria for continuance, the Dean responsible for the academic
program in which the student is majoring will review the academic
record and any extenuating circumstances the student wishes to
present in writing. Based on this review and in consultation with
the faculty advisor and the department head or the CGC Dean,
the responsible Dean will determine the conditions under which
the student will be permitted to continue or will award the student
a second academic discharge. Except under extremely extenuating
circumstances, a student discharged a second time for academic
reasons will not be considered for readmission and may not enroll
in course work in any program at The Citadel—day, evening, or
summer.

Academic Probation
Undergraduate students are placed on academic probation for
any semester when their cumulative grade-point ratio based
on courses taken at The Citadel fails to meet requirements for
continuance without probation as outlined in the Academic

�Criteria for Continuance table. Students will be removed from
academic probation after the semester their cumulative grade-point
radio meets the requirements of the table. Students on academic
probation are not making satisfactory progress, and restrictions,
such as limiting the number of credit hours in which they may
enroll, may be enforced.

Admission

department and must be related in some way.
b. The department head or Dean for the program in which
the student is majoring must provide a recommendation
and rationale for combining courses.
c. The Dean responsible for the academic program in which
the student is majoring must grant final approval for the
combining of courses.

Definitions

Because of community service orientation, CGC permits participation
by evening undergraduate students in non-degree status as well as those
who are pursuing an undergraduate degree.

Elective refers to a course that is required for graduation and may
be any three-credit course offered by the College.

Catalog of Record

Approved Elective refers to a course that must be selected from a
list of courses provided by the individual school or department.

The catalog bearing the number of the academic year in which
undergraduate students enter The Citadel will be their catalog of
record for matters of academic policy.
When a student is readmitted after an absence of at least three
academic semesters (summer sessions will not be considered as
semesters for this purpose), the catalog bearing the number of
the academic year in which the student is readmitted will be the
catalog of record for matters of academic policy and graduation
requirements.

College Level Examination Program
Through College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) Subject
Examinations, undergraduate students are permitted to earn
college course credits for knowledge they have gained in certain
subject areas prior to beginning their college experience.
CLEP credits may be earned under the following conditions:
1. Since all CLEP examinations are not accepted by The Citadel,
the student must obtain prior approval through the Office of the
Registrar.
2. The score earned must meet or exceed the current minimum
score recommended by CLEP for that subject area exam.
3. The amount of credit will be determined by the scope of the
material measured.
4. Because of the laboratory experience is such an integral part of
the Core Curriculum Science Requirement, credit for only the
lecture portion of a science course may be earned through CLEP.
The lab portions must be earned through a laboratory course.
5. Because basic skills of listening to and speaking a language
are such critical components of the Core Language Experience,
completing any portion of this requirement through CLEP must be
approved by the head of the Department of Modern Languages.
A complete listing of courses for which credit may be awarded
through CLEP is available in the Office of the Registrar.

Combining Courses
Courses may be combined to meet a maximum of one general
elective credit requirement under the following circumstances:
a. The courses to be combined must all be offered by the same

Non-Departmental Elective refers to a course that is required for
graduation and must be taken outside the major department.
Students are encouraged to study areas outside the major to ensure
as broad an education as is practical.
Students are reminded that it is expected that all coursework in
the first two years of these programs be taken at other accredited
institutions and transferred to The Citadel. Courses at the 100- or
200-level will rarely be offered through CGC in a fall or spring
semester. Some courses may be available in Maymester or Summer
School at The Citadel.

Grades
Only letter grades are given to evaluate an undergraduate student’s
progress. The following definitions of letter grades are applicable:
a. ”A” represents superior attainment on the part of the student.
b. “B” represents work that is clearly above the average, but not
superior.
c. “C” represents average attainment on the basic standards set for the
course.
d. ”D” represents minimum attainment of the basic standards.
e. “F” represents failure.
f. “W” represents withdrawal from a course prior to the official
deadline which is indicated in the college calendar and is no earlier
than the Wednesday following the midterm grading period. Beyond
that point, students will receive the grade of “F” should they fail to
complete the course or complete it unsuccessfully. Under extenuating
circumstances, the grade of “W” may be awarded after the established
deadline to withdraw from a course. Such an action is taken only upon
the recommendation of the instructor and requires the concurrence of
the Dean responsible for the student’s academic program. Supporting
evidence is the responsibility of the student and must be submitted in
writing to the responsible Dean.
g. The notation of “I” (for Incomplete) is used in instances when course
requirements have been very nearly met but for authorized reasons
(illness, injury, family emergency, etc.) cannot be completed during
the current semester. To be eligible for the grade of “I,” students’
work must be satisfactory at the time they are forced to terminate
participation in the course. Unsatisfactory work will result in a failing
grade. The grade of “I” must be cleared during the next semester
in residence or within one year, whichever comes first, or the “I”
becomes an “F.” The summer session will not be considered a semester
in this case. Students may not officially enroll in a course in which
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�they currently have an “I.” An extension of time due to extenuating
circumstances may be authorized by the Dean responsible for academic
program upon the recommendation of the instructor. The removal of
the incomplete is the responsibility of the student.
Should a student fail to complete a semester or summer session for any
reason, the grade in each course in which the student is then enrolled
shall be determined by the individual faculty member.
No numerical symbol, bracket, or percentage is assigned the equivalent
of any grade. Arbitrary distribution of grades according to some
formula or curve is not permitted. However, by means of departmental
supervision and consultation between instructors, every effort is made
to obtain consistent standards within the department.
Students are expected to use proper grammar in all their course work,
whether written or oral. Proper usage is expected at the college level
and is required by all professors.
Any change of grade deemed necessary by the faculty member
concerned must be based on instructor error and made within one
month after the beginning of the next semester in attendance following
the recording of the grade. In no case will a grade be changed after one
month into the second semester after it was awarded. The summer
session will not be considered a semester in this case. After grades in a
course have been submitted to the Registrar’s Office, every request for
a change of grade must be approved by the department head and the
Dean responsible for the academic program. Grade reports are available
at the end of each semester and summer session.

a. Students who provide documentation of having graduated
from an accredited high school or having completed the
General Education Development (GED) examination
may register for up to 15 credit hours of course work for
personal or professional development.
b. Persons age 60 or above and not employed full-time may
enroll tuition-free in courses in the CGC on a space-available
basis. All other fees must be paid.
c. High school seniors may be permitted to register for
a maximum of two courses and the associated labs in the
CGC on the basis of written recommendation from their
high school guidance counselor or principal.
d. Undergraduate transient students who wish to enroll in
course work for transfer to another institution may be asked
to present evidence that they are in good academic
standing at their home institution and have met any course
prerequisites.
e. Students who are in cadet status and are enrolled in the
Corps of Cadets for a fall or spring semester are not eligible
to enroll in CGC courses. Students who are in cadet status
and are not currently enrolled in the Corps of Cadets, but
who have not been given a conduct or academic discharge,
may, with the prior approval of the appropriate Dean, take
a limited number of credit hours in CGC. A cadet who has
been expelled from The Citadel is not eligible to attend any
class at The Citadel—day, evening, or summer. A cadet who
has been suspended or dismissed is not eligible to attend any
class at The Citadel—day, evening, or summer—until
accepted for readmission to the College.

Grade-Point Ratio Computation

Pass-Fail

In computing the undergraduate grade-point ratio, grades are
weighted as follows:
Grade
Quality-Points Per Semester Hour
A
4
B
3
C
2
D
1
F, I, W
0
The grade-point ratio for any semester is determined by dividing the
total number of quality points earned by the total number of hours
for which the following grades were received: A, B, C, D, or F.

Juniors and seniors with cumulative grade-point ratios of 2.000
or higher may elect to take elective courses on a Pass-Fail option.
Normally, no more than one course may be taken under this
option each semester, and no more than four courses taken under
this option may be used to meet graduation requirements. A
student may take the Pass-Fail option only on courses which meet
elective requirements. Students may not change their decision to
take a course on the Pass-Fail basis after the first two weeks of the
term. Courses completed on the Pass-Fail option carry graduation
credit, but quality points are not awarded. These courses are not
included in grade point ratio computations.

The cumulative grade-point ratio on which graduation, academic
probation, and academic discharge are based is determined by
dividing the number of quality points earned at The Citadel by the
number of quality hours attempted at The Citadel. The number of
quality hours for this purpose includes all credit hours attempted
at The Citadel for which the following grades were received:
A, B, C, D or F. The number of quality points earned includes
all quality points associated with quality hours earned at The
Citadel. The Citadel does not award plus and minus grades for the
undergraduate programs.

Instructors report grades as usual, A through F. The Registrar’s
Office translates grades as follows:
a. The grades of “A” through “C” as “S” (satisfactory, pass-for
credit);
b. The grades of “D” or “F” as “U” (unsatisfactory, fail-no
credit).
c. Students desiring to take a course on the Pass-Fail option
should contact the Registrar’s Office.

Non-Degree Seeking Students
Non-degree seeking undergraduate students are permitted to
participate under the following conditions:
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Requirements for Graduation
For graduation, an undergraduate student must complete one
of the departmental major courses of study stated in the catalog
of record and must achieve a minimum cumulative grade-point

�ratio of 2.000 and a minimum grade point ratio of 2.000 in all
coursework in the major.
Recommendations for graduation are made by the Academic Board
to the Board of Visitors, which in turn awards appropriate degrees.

Transfer Credits
Normally, only courses which are comparable in content and
credit hours to specific courses offered by The Citadel and in
which grades of “C” or better have been earned at an accredited
institution will be considered for transfer. However, the Dean
responsible for the academic program in which the student
is majoring may accept for transfer to meet General Elective
credits courses that are not offered by The Citadel but which are
considered to be worthy of credit as electives and in which grades
of “C” or higher have been earned. The respective department
heads or Deans, as appropriate, have responsibility for considering
all transfer courses that are comparable to courses offered by The
Citadel. Course work taken at another college and accepted for
transfer by The Citadel need not be applicable to a student’s major.
Courses transferred from another college will not be noted in the
student’s grade-point ratio at The Citadel. Transcripts sent from
other colleges to The Citadel become the property of The Citadel
and cannot be issued to the student or a third party.

official transcripts from all other colleges attended.
Admission is based on prior college-level academic
performance and confirmation of completion of all
coursework for the first two years of the degree program.
Applicants whose prior college-level academic performance is
questionable may be permitted to enroll in a limited number
of courses in a probationary status at the discretion of the
academic department. Upon completion of the
first 15 semester hours with a grade point ratio of at least 2.0,
the adult student will be admitted to degree-seeking status
in the selected major upon review by the academic
department. If this minimum grade point ratio is not
achieved within the first 15 semester hours, admission will
be denied and participation in the CGC will be terminated.
c. After acceptance by the program, any non-U.S. citizen
must be cleared for registration by the International Student
Coordinator. An official TOEFL score is required of any
applicant where English is not the native language.

To ensure that courses taken away from The Citadel will be
accepted for transfer, students must obtain written, prior approval
through the Office of the Registrar.
All transfer credits are provisional. If an academic unit determines
within a reasonable period of time after classes begin that the
student is not prepared to take a course for which the course
transferred is a prerequisite, the allowance of credit is withdrawn,
and the student must take the prerequisite course at The Citadel.

Transfer Students
An undergraduate student may be accepted into evening
undergraduate degree-seeking status in the CGC under one of the
following conditions:
a. The Citadel and TTC have an articulated agreement that
permits a student to complete the first two years of study in
engineering, business administration, or criminal justice at
TTC. These credits are transferred to The Citadel where a
student can complete the final two years for a Bachelor of
Arts Degree in Criminal Justice or a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Business Administration, Civil Engineering, or
Electrical Engineering. A student who completes in its
entirety the TTC portion of one of these programs needs
only to submit an application and an official transcript from
TTC and certificate of completion in order to be admitted
for the final two years of study in CGC. Details of the 2+2
programs are available online or in the CGC office, Bond
Hall, Room 101. These four programs are outlined in this
catalog under their respective departments.
b. Applicants may be admitted into degree seeking status
if they have transfer credit from other accredited institutions
that meet the requirements of the first two years of the degree
program they wish to pursue. The student must provide
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�Graduate Degree Programs
2011-2012

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�School of Business
Administration
Master of
Business Administration

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�Master of Business Administration
School of Business, 843-953-5056
Dr. Wesley M. Jones, Director of Graduate and
External Programs,
wes.jones@citadel.edu
Ms. Kathy M. Jones, MBA Program Director,
mbadirector@citadel.edu
Mission Statement:
The mission of the School of Business Administration is to educate
and develop leaders of principle to serve a global community.

Admission Requirements:
Applicants will be admitted to the MBA program on the basis of
scholastic achievement and aptitude for graduate study. Other
qualities appropriate to graduate study are also considered.
Anyone holding a bachelor’s degree in business administration
from an accredited college or university (one recognized by the
Council for Higher Education Accreditation) is eligible for
consideration. Students with an undergraduate degree from a
discipline other than business who would like to pursue the MBA
must fulfill admission requirements by the completion of the
appropriate Pre-MBA courses that are listed on page 28 of this
catalog in addition to the other admissions requirements.
All material must be received by the CGC office on or before the
following dates to assure consideration to the MBA program.
Semester to begin:
Fall
Spring
Summer

Admission material due:
June 15th
October 15th
March 1st

1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university. Applicants whose degrees are
from colleges or universities outside the United States are
required to have transcripts translated by an academic credential
evaluation organization recognized by The Citadel Graduate
College.
3. Take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) and
submit an official copy of the scores to the CGC office. The
GMAT must be taken within the last five years for The
Citadel to accept the scores. Scores on other graduate entrance
exams, such as the GRE, are not acceptable substitutes.
4. Submit two letters of recommendation to the CGC office.
These may be from faculty members where undergraduate work
was done and/or from associates in business or military service.
Recommendations should be able to evaluate the applicant’s
potential for graduate work in business.
5. Submit a resume detailing previous work experience.
6. Submit two brief essays that answer the following questions:
a. How have your education, knowledge, experience and skills
prepared you for graduate business education, and how
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will these help you contribute to the program’s educational
community?
b. What do you hope to gain from your graduate education, both
during the process and in the future?
7. Submit an official TOEFL score if the applicant’s native language is
not English. The minimum score is 550 paper-based, 213 computer
based, or 79 Internet based.
8. All international students must apply for the MBA program to apply
for a student visa.
9. The MBA Committee and/or the MBA Director may request an
interview with the applicant.
Admission Denied: During the admission process, the applicant’s
records will be reviewed and results communicated in writing. If
the application is denied admission, an applicant may petition the
MBA Committee through the MBA Director for reconsideration,
citing any extenuating or mitigating circumstances.

Program Requirements:
Students that have an undergraduate business degree from an
accredited college or university (e.g. AACSB accredited) are
required to complete 36 hours of graduate study, including nine
required courses and three elective courses. A maximum of two
courses (6 hours) may be transferred in from an approved AACSB
MBA program at another institution.
Students are expected to complete all degree requirements within a
six-year period from the time of registration in their first graduate
course at The Citadel.
Required courses: BADM 713, BADM 716, BADM 719, and
BADM 722 may be taken as co-requisites with the capstone course
BADM 740; BADM 728, BADM 731, BADM 734, and BADM
737 are required to be taken before taking the capstone course,
BADM 740. Students must successfully complete these courses
with an overall GPR of 3.0 or better before taking BADM 740. Any
prerequisites for advanced or elective courses must be met.
Course load: It is strongly recommended that part-time
students take no more than six hours per semester, and fulltime students may take no more than nine hours per semester
without permission of the MBA Program Director. Students with
provisional status must secure permission from the MBA Program
Director to take more than three hours in a semester. Summer
terms are restricted to six hours per term for part and full-time
students, except provisional students who are limited to three
hours per summer term.

Course of Study:
Students from AACSB accredited undergraduate programs who
meet the admissions requirements of The Citadel MBA program
will be allowed to begin MBA classes upon acceptance. This course
of study will consist of 27 specific required hours (9 classes) and 9
elective hours (3 classes) and will lead to the awarding of a general
MBA from The Citadel School of Business Administration. The
required courses in the general MBA are listed below and must be
taken by every student.

�BADM 713 Communication for Leadership, 3 credit hours
BADM 716 Legal and Ethical Environment For Decision Makers, 3
credit hours
BADM 719 Information Technology Management, 3 credit hours
BADM 722 Leadership in Organizations, 3 credit hours
BADM 728 Accounting for Executives, 3 credit hours
BADM 731 Quantitative Methods for Operations Management,
3 credit hours
BADM 734 Financial Problems, 3 credit hours
BADM 737 Strategic Marketing, 3 credit hours
BADM 740 Global Business Strategy, 3 credit hours
Must be taken within the last six hours of a students’ MBA
program of study.
Three Electives, 9 credit hours
Total Courses: 36 credit hours
Transfer Credit: A maximum of six credit hours for graduate
courses from an accredited institution (including consortia and
AACSB International-accredited institutions) may be approved
for transfer (except BADM-740), provided: (1) those courses are
determined to be equivalent to one of the advanced or elective
courses at The Citadel, (2) grades of “B” or better were received in
the courses being considered, and (3) credit was earned within the
five years prior to admission into The Citadel MBA program.
Grading: All students are subject to the Academic Standards section
under Policy Information of The Citadel Graduate College catalog
which can be found on page 14.
Requirements for Graduation: The degree of Master of Business
Administration may be conferred upon those students who
successfully complete the 36 hours of graduate coursework as
specified above with a grade-point ratio (GPR) of 3.0 or better on
hours earned at The Citadel. Completion of more than 36 credit
hours of advanced graduate coursework will only be allowed (for
exceptional circumstances) with approval of the MBA Program
Director. Additional hours may not be used to increase GPR to the
3.0 required for graduation.
Business School Website: Find more information on the MBA
program by visiting the school’s website at www.citadel.edu/csba.

Related Programs:
Certificate: Health Care Administration
Students earn an MBA from The Citadel and a Certificate in
Health Care Administration from MUSC. For more information
regarding this program, please email Ann Brown at brownah@musc.
edu.
Dual Degree Programs:
PharmD/MBA Program - Students earn a PharmD from MUSC
and an MBA from The Citadel. The PCAT score will be accepted
in lieu of the GMAT for these students. For more information
regarding this program, please visit http://www.sccp.sc.edu/
students/pharmd_mba.aspx.
MD/MBA Program - Students earn an MD from MUSC and
an MBA from The Citadel. For more information regarding this
program, please contact The Citadel’s MBA office by email at
mbadirector@citadel.edu.

Pre-MBA Program:
Applicants who do not meet the standards for full admission
into the 36-hour MBA program may still be admitted into the
Pre-MBA program. This program is open to anyone needing a
background in business or as a refresher in business foundational
concepts. Participation in this program may be used to meet the
requirements for admission into the 36-hour MBA program. There
is no GMAT requirement or GPA requirement for admission into
the Business Foundations program. Those wishing to complete the
36-hour MBA program, however, must meet the requirements for
admission.

Admission Requirements for the Pre-MBA
Program:
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with the appropriate non-refundable application fee to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. Submit an official transcript for the baccalaureate degree and
all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
college or university attended.
3. Submit two essay questions, no more than one page each,
which answers the following questions:
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for a
graduate course in business?
b.What do you expect to gain from taking the foundation
courses?
4. Submit the names and contact information for three (3)
references familiar with your work.
To be considered for admission to the Pre-MBA program, admission
materials must be submitted by the same deadlines as stated above.

Course Descriptions:
Pre-MBA Program
BADM-701—Foundations of Accounting
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of
the basic tools and concepts used in financial accounting. It
emphasizes identifying and interpreting relevant accounting
information for decision-making by external users. The focus is on
the four financial statements: the income statement, the statement
of changes in equity, the balance sheet, and the statement of cash
flows.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-704—Foundations of Economics
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to microeconomics (the study of
individual economic units, including product markets, individual
consumers, and firms) and macroeconomics (the study of broad
economic aggregates such as gross domestic product).
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-707—Foundations of Marketing and International
Business
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the world of international
business including the nature and fundamental concepts of
international business, its environment, opportunities in the global
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�marketplace as well as theoretical and applied examples. In addition,
the course illustrates how concepts from international business are
utilized in the marketing of products and services for the individual
firm.
Prerequisite: None.

organizations are using information technology for a competitive
advantage and redefining the way in which they interact with their
stakeholders.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-722—Leadership in Organizations
BADM-710—Quantitative Methods
Three Credit Hours
The course is designed to equip graduate students in business with
statistical and quantitative techniques that can be applied to real
life business situations. To accomplish this, students will learn
to apply statistical and quantitative algorithms by use of both a
calculator and computer software. Software programs included
in the course are Excel spreadsheets, Excel data analysis tools and
graphics, SPSS for Windows. Students will learn various strategies
to communicate results--written reports, online bulletin boards,
multimedia presentations, oral presentations, computer supported
presentations, and Power Point presentations. Topic coverage
includes: descriptive statistics, probability, discrete probability
distributions, continuous probability distributions, sampling
distributions, estimating a single population parameter, quality
and statistical process control, simple regression and correlation
analysis, multiple regression analysis, forecasting, and chi-square
analysis.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-725—Foundations of Finance
Three Credit Hours
This introductory course in finance provides students with the
financial management tools necessary to analyze complex business
financial problems, and offer reasoned alternative solutions.
The course builds on principles presented in basic financial and
managerial accounting courses, and introduces the student to new
financial principles.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Accounting (BADM 701) or
equivalent undergraduate coursework.

MBA Program:
BADM-713—Communication for Leadership
Three Credit Hours
This course provides insight on the role of organizations as
communication systems in which effective writing and speaking are
crucial. Emphasis is on developing awareness of verbal and written
styles, interpersonal skills, and creating a repertoire of writing and
speaking strategies.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-716—Legal and Ethical Environment for Decision
Makers
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the framework of law and ethics within
which businesses operate and provides the student with a broad
understanding of common law (contract, tort, and property) as well
as a statutory, administrative, and Constitutional law.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-719—Information Technology Management
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the student to the vocabulary of
Management Information Systems (MIS) and explores how
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Three Credit Hours
This course is a seminar that focuses on the understanding and
application of organizational theory and leadership principles.
In addition, the course will include components on developing
individual leadership skills and different theories of organizations.
The applications component of the course will include a variety
of approaches such as cases, films, guest speakers, individual selfassessment, role play, team building exercises, and a leadership
portfolio.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-728—Accounting for Executives
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with a knowledge of
the basic tools and concepts used in managerial accounting and
to provide an opportunity for students to employ their knowledge
of financial and managerial accounting through case studies and
projects. It emphasizes identifying and interpreting relevant
accounting information for decision-making by internal and
external users. The focus is on the use of accounting information
for decision-making, including behavioral and ethical aspects.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Accounting (BADM 701) or
equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-731—Quantitative Methods for Operations
Management
Three Credit Hours
Students explore the role of operations management in building
the competitive strength of the firm and in pursuing the firm’s
goals of customer satisfaction, profit, service delivery, quality and
shareholder wealth. The course integrates classical and modern
operations management methodologies with both hypothetical and
real-world business cases. Students learn concepts and quantitative
algorithms involved in designing and managing operations.
Prerequisite: Quantitative Methods (BADM 710) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.

BADM-734—Financial Problems
Three Credit Hours
This course provides students with a venue for applying the
concepts and techniques from the Foundations of Finance
course to complex business problems. The course content will be
delivered primarily using the case method of analysis. Emphasis
will be on teamwork and group analysis of directed and nondirected business finance cases. Students will be responsible for
identifying relevant financial issues, offering alternative solutions,
and making, justifying and critiquing recommended courses of
action. A portion of the course will be devoted to analyzing cases
with a significant international component. The course may also
utilize simulation as part of the course content.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Finance (BADM 725) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.

�BADM-737—Strategic Marketing
Three Credit Hours
This course examines how organizations gain and maintain a
competitive advantage in a dynamic era. The course emphasizes
the analysis of marketing decisions involving product, price,
promotion, and distribution variables. Global opportunities are
investigated.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing and International Business
(BADM 707) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-740—Global Business Strategy
Three Credit Hours
This comprehensive and integrative MBA capstone course pulls
together the concepts, tools, and approaches taught in all the
required courses. Using a combination of cases which place
students in diverse managerial positions and a business simulation
which requires the student to act as a senior executive responsible
for the strategic decisions of an organization, the course emphasizes
the application, execution, and resolution of multi-dimensional
problems. The course emphasizes the strategic management
of the business unit and the development of a paradigm for
strategic analysis, as well as matching internal processes with the
implementation of diverse objectives. The focus is on business-level
strategy and the role of leadership in improving performance.
Prerequisites: Accounting for Executives (BADM 728),
Quantitative Methods for Operations Management (BADM 731),
Financial Problems (BADM 734), and Strategic Marketing (BADM
737). Must be taken within the last six hours of a students’ MBA program
of study.

Elective Courses:
BADM-750—Seminar in Business Administration
Three Credit Hours
This course may be elected by students desiring to perform
advanced study and/or research in a particular area. Special topics
covered within the seminar, as well as required prerequisites, are at
the discretion of the instructor.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-751—Seminar in Accounting
Prerequisites: Foundations of Accounting (BADM-701) and
Accounting for Executives (BADM-728)
BADM-752—Seminar in Economics
Prerequisite: Foundations of Economics (BADM-704)
BADM-753—Seminar in Finance
Prerequisites: Foundations of Finance (BADM-725) and
Financial Problems (BADM-734)
BADM-754—Seminar in Management
BADM-755—Seminar in Marketing
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing and International
Business (BADM-707) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

power, persuasion, influence, and control in modern organizations.
In this course students first apply theories developed as guides
to improving negotiating strategies (the science) and, second,
develop and sharpen negotiating skills through realistic cases
(the application) with an emphasis on preparation, bidding, and
distributive and integrative bargaining techniques.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-764—Entrepreneurship
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed for students interested in creating a
business venture, acquiring an existing business, working in
industries that serve the entrepreneur, or who wish to become
familiar with the concepts, issues, and techniques of new
venture creation and entrepreneurship. Tools to be developed
include recognition of a venture opportunity, acquisition of
information on resources needed for venture creation and survival,
development of competitive marketing strategies, and international
opportunities.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-766—Human Resource Development
Three Credit Hours
Human Resource Development (HRD) as a field involves the
learning, development and behavior of humans in social systems.
These systems include but are not limited to, workforce, education,
and family. Research from Management Science, Education,
Psychology, and Sociology strengthen HRD theory and practice.
The purpose of this course is to explore the integration of the
individual into work organizations by examining work issues in
learning, training, leadership, and psychosocial development.
A primary focus of this course is on applied performance
management informed by human sciences research as a tool that
can be applied to productivity.
Prerequisites: None.

BADM-768—Human Resource Management
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide managers with an understanding
of the processes of adding strategic human capital to the
organization. The course examines the design of work, personnel
recruitment and selection, employee compensation and benefits,
employee relations and personnel policies, and labor issues. The
course is applied management science designed for managers.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-770—Internet Resources for Managers Online
Three Credit Hours
This online course introduces MBA students to the resources
available through the WWW that support all functional areas
of business. In this course you will find, analyze, and report
on resources for management, strategy, accounting, finance,
marketing, information resources, communication, international
business, and others. Although not a web site development course,
as part of the course, you will learn to create basic web pages that
contains tables, graphics, background images, and hyper links.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-762—Negotiation Strategies
Three Credit Hours
Negotiation, the art and science of creating agreements between
two or more parties, introduces students to the effective use of
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�BADM-772—International Management
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding
of the issues facing international managers and the environment
of the Global Market Place. Some of the challenges include:
accommodating different currencies, dealing with a multiplicity of
governments, operating effectively in diverse legal environments,
being sensitive to and avoiding problems that may arise from
cultural differences among people, and the formulation of effective
strategies in the complex global environment.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-774—International Business
Three Credit Hours
In this course students study the trend toward internationalization,
explore the terminology used in international business, and,
via case studies and examples, demonstrate the problems and
advantages of the internationalization process.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-776—International Marketing
Three Credit Hours
This course examines detailed analysis of theories, issues, and
decisions facing the global marketing manager. Emphasis is on
small and large firms, innovative applications, workshops, and
original research projects.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing and International Business
(BADM 707) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-778—Investments
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the practical aspects of investment analysis
germane to evolution of market securities and derivative
instruments evaluation, portfolio analysis and performance
evaluation, sources of printed and Internet investment
information, and the formulation of investment policies and
strategies.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-780—Research Methods
Three Credit Hours
This course provides students with the requisite knowledge
and skills necessary for carrying out the research process from
research design to the analysis and presentation of results. Many
quantitative techniques may be applied in the data analysis,
including (but not limited to) parametric and nonparametric
statistical techniques, estimation, and statistical inference.
Prerequisite: Quantitative Methods for Operations Management
(BADM 731).

BADM-782—Advanced Topics in Information Technology
Three Credit Hours
The topics covered in this course may include expert systems,
decision theory, decision support systems, artificial intelligence,
telecommunications, and/or other contemporary issues in
information technology.
Prerequisite: Information Technology Management (BADM 719).

BADM-784—Business and Economic Forecasting
Three Credit Hours
This course addresses the important function of strategic planning.
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Planning requires accurate forecasts of future sales, capacity, market
size, prices, and a myriad of other variables that determine the
long-run profitability of the firm. This course will help the student
understand and create forecasts for the firm, industry and the
economy. Techniques include smoothing, time series analysis, and
regression analysis.
Prerequisite Quantitative Methods for Operations Management
(BADM 731).

BADM-786—Contemporary Accounting and Advanced
Problems
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the current issues in the field of accounting.
Particular issues covered in any given semester will be selected by
the course professor and announced at the time of registration.
Prerequisite: Accounting for Executives (BADM 728).

BADM-788—Consumer Behavior
Three Credit Hours
This course consists of the study of domestic and international
models of consumer behavior, including key variables from
the behavioral sciences. Course content includes research
methodologies, case studies, applications to decision-making, and
an original student research project.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing and International Business
(BADM 707) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-790—Production/Operations Strategies for
Manufacturing and Service Industries
Three Credit Hours
This course builds upon previous course work to provide a basis for
development of a coherent operations strategy to support the firm’s
competitive strategy. Using case studies, course content is based
upon the programs that have proved successful in global firms and
covers process choice, product development, order coordination
inside and outside the firm, and methodologies for developing
technology and operations strategies.
Prerequisites: Accounting for Executives (BADM 728), and
Quantitative Methods for Operations Management (BADM 731).

BADM-792—Financial Institutions
Three Credit Hours
This course analyzes financial markets and institutions,
emphasizing the role, structure, and activities of financial
intermediaries. The dynamic pattern of financial flows is analyzed
by flow-of-funds analysis. The decision processes and market
impact of both the suppliers of credit and the users of these funds
are examined. The nature of economic and regulatory policy and
its impact on markets and institutions are emphasized throughout.
Prerequisites: None.

BADM-795—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
This is an advanced course that may be taken by graduate students
desiring to engage in a research/scholarly project of mutual interest
to the student and the faculty member who directs the study. The
course is intended to be rigorous. The course structure, evaluation
process, and expected outcomes should be clearly delineated by the
instructor in advance.
Prerequisite: Advanced graduate standing and permission of the
instructor, the MBA Program Director, and the Dean of The
School of Business.

�School of Education
Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education:
• English Language Arts
• Social Studies
• Accelerated Program
• Biology
• Mathematics
Master of Arts in Teaching Middle Grades:
• English Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
Master of Arts in Teaching Grades K-12:
• Physical Education
Master of Education
• Educational Leadership
Elementary or Secondary
School Administration
and Supervision
• Counselor Education
Elementary or Secondary
and Student Affairs &amp;
College Counseling
• Literacy Education
Specialist in Education
• Educational Leadership
School Superintendent
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�SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Graduate Programs
The purpose of the Graduate Programs of the School of Education
is to serve the people of the Lowcountry, the state of South
Carolina and the Southeast by providing high quality programs
in the areas of professional education and school counseling. The
School offers programs to prepare secondary school teachers,
school counselors, reading teachers and consultants, and
educational administrators.
The Citadel has been involved in the preparation of teachers
since the creation of the School of Education and Psychology in
1929. In 1954, the School of Education was approved as a separate
department. Master’s degree programs for teachers and Master’s
degree programs for prospective counselors were authorized
in 1968. Master’s degree programs for school administrators
were authorized in 1970. The Educational Specialist degree
in educational administration was approved in 1975 and the
Educational Specialist degree in school psychology was approved
in 1980.
Prior to 1974, the South Carolina State Department of Education
approved The Citadel’s educational preparation programs. In
1974, all professional education programs offered by the College
were initially accredited by the National Council for Accreditation
of Teacher Education (NCATE). Both state-approved program
status and national accreditation have been continuous since
they were initially granted. The most recent SCDE, Commission
on Higher Education (CHE), and NCATE program reviews,
conducted in the spring of 2000, resulted in continuing program
accreditation approval. The Council for Accreditation of
Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) granted
accreditation in July 2005 to the School Counseling Programs
which offers a Master of Education in Counselor Education.

Statement of Philosophy
The philosophy of the School of Education at The Citadel is based
on five fundamental propositions. These propositions serve to
orient the mission and conceptual base of the School, guide the
actions and value system of the faculty, shape the curricula of the
various programs, and provide to its faculty their sense of purpose
and meaning for teaching, scholarship, and professional service.
These five propositions are:
1. The faculty is committed to promoting education for
all individuals to the fullest extent possible. With the
implementation of appropriate teaching and assessment
strategies, a fundamental guiding belief is that all students,
though having unique learning styles and experiences, are
capable of learning.
2. It is the educator’s responsibility, with the aid of appropriate
resources and support, to establish a mutually respectful
environment where effective learning occurs for all students.
3. Education is a systematic effort to facilitate the knowledge,
skills, attitudes, and values necessary for the student to
function in a diverse society.
4. The faculty is committed to upholding the highest
professional standards in all situations in which they model
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5.

these standards to students through their teaching, research,
and service endeavors.
The faculty is committed to an open interchange of ideas
wherein the perspectives of all are valued.

The School’s Conceptual Model
The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit prepares principled
educational leaders to be knowledgeable, reflective, and ethical
professionals. Candidates completing our programs are committed
to ensuring that all students succeed in a learner-centered
environment.
Rationale:
• Society is in need of principled educational professionals
committed to ensuring all students learn;
• All children and young adults require high quality educational
experiences that enable them to compete and prosper in the
global economy; and
• Such high quality educational experiences require a
transformed educational system focused on fostering twenty–
first century knowledge and skills in all children and young
adults.
In today’s world we must educate all children and at
unprecedented high levels. As noted by Ted Hershberg and his
colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, “the evidence makes
clear that the current structure of public education designed for a
different purpose and different century cannot help all students
become effective citizens or productive workers in the new
economy.’
The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit is committed to the
simultaneous transformation of the preparation of educational
leaders and of the places where they work. Specifically, The
Citadel’s Professional Education Unit seeks to develop principled
educational leaders who:
• have mastered their subject matter and are skilled in using it
to foster student learning;
• know the self who educates (Parker J. Palmer) and integrate
this self knowledge with content knowledge, knowledge of
students, and in the context of becoming professional change
agents committed to using this knowledge and skill to ensure
that all students succeed in a learner-centered environment;
and
• exemplify the highest ethical standards by modeling respect
for all human beings and valuing diversity as an essential
component of an effective learner-centered environment.
The Citadel’s Professional Educational Unit is on the march,
transforming itself into a Center of Excellence for the preparation
of principled educational leaders. Through our initial program for
teacher candidates for P-12 schools and our advanced programs for
professional educators in P-20 schools, The Citadel’s Professional
Educational Unit transforms cadets and graduate students into
principled educational leaders capable of and committed to
transforming our schools into learning communities where all
children and youth succeed.

�The Citadel’s Professional Educational Unit has identified 15
performance indicators for candidates to demonstrate that they are
principled educational leaders who are knowledgeable, reflective,
and ethical professionals:
Knowledgeable Principled Educational Leaders...
1. have mastered the subject matter of their field of professional
study and practice;
2. utilize the knowledge gained from developmental and learning
theories to establish and implement an educational program
that is varied, creative, and nurturing;
3. model instructional and leadership theories of best practice;
4. integrate appropriate technology to enhance learning;
5. demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning;
Reflective Principled Educational Leaders...
1. develop and describe their philosophy of education and reflect
upon its impact in the teaching and learning environment;
2. develop and manage meaningful educational experiences
that address the needs of all learners with respect for their
individual and cultural experiences;
3. construct, foster, and maintain a learner-centered environment
in which all learners contribute and are actively engaged;
4. apply their understanding of both context and research to
plan, structure, facilitate, and monitor effective teaching and
learning in the context of continual assessment; and
5. reexamine their practice by reflectively and critically asking
questions and seeking answers.

The School’s Web Site
The School of Education has a diverse faculty with a wide array of
teaching and research interests. Additional information on these
interests, as well as other departmental highlights, initiatives and
activities, can be viewed on the School of Education’s web site:
www.citadel.edu/education.

Admission Test Policy
The minimum acceptable score for admission for all degree programs is a score of 396 on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or 900
(combined score on verbal and quantitative sections) on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Students who score between 380
and 395 on the MAT or between 750 and 899 on the GRE may
apply for provisional status. A student with provisional status who
completes 6 semester hours and maintains a 3.50 GPA may be classified as regular degree-seeking status (see respective programs for
additional requirements). Regular admission status is granted only
upon completion of all admission requirements, documentation,
and respective program requirements. Note: Provisional students
must comply with CGC admission requirements. Students who
do not complete admission requirements during the provisional
period will be restricted from additional registrations beyond the 6
hour provisional status. Students who score 379 or below on the
MAT or 749 or below on the GRE will not be admitted. Admission
tests must be current within five (5) years of application and official
score sent directly to the CGC at the request of the student.

Ethical Principled Educational Leaders...
1. demonstrate commitment to a safe, supportive, learning
environment;
2. embrace and adhere to appropriate professional codes of
ethics;
3. value diversity and exhibit a caring, fair, and respectful
attitude and respect toward all cultures;
4. establish rapport with students, families, colleagues, and
communities;
5. meet obligations on time, dress professionally, and use
language appropriately.

The Professional Education Board
To facilitate the college-wide mission of preparing principled
leaders for professional education, The Citadel established the
Professional Education Board (PEB). The Citadel PEB’s primary focus is to foster academic environments that promote the
development of principled leaders for the education profession
and to facilitate the continuing improvement of professional
education programs across the college. In pursuing these goals,
the PEB will concentrate on communication, assessment, and
governance issues. The Citadel’s Dean of the School of Education chairs the Board, which is comprised of representatives
from all of The Citadel’s professional education constituencies,
including faculty, staff, students, and our P-12 colleagues. PEB
members are appointed by the Dean of the School of Education
in collaboration with the Deans of Humanities and Social Science, of Science and Mathematics, and of The Citadel Graduate College. Beginning in September 2006, the Professional
Education Board meets monthly during each academic year.
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�Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Secondary Education (Grades 9-12)
• English Language Arts
• Social Studies
Accelerated MAT (Grades 9-12)
• Biology
• Mathematics
School of Education: 843-953-5097
Teacher Education Division Coordinator:
Dr. Kathyrn Richardson Jones,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Education Advisors:
Dr. Stephenie Hewett, stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Renee Jefferson, renee.jefferson@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathryn Richardson Jones,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Dr. Tammy Graham, tammy.graham@citadel.edu
Content Area Advisors:
Biology and General Science:
Dr. Joel Gramling, joel.gramling@citadel.edu
English:
Dr. James M. Hutchisson, hutchissonj@citadel.edu
Mathematics:
Col. Stephen Cotter, scotter1@citadel.edu
Physical Education:
Dr. Josey Templeton, josey.templeton@citadel.edu
Social Studies:
Dr. Michael Barrett, Michael.Barrett @citadel.edu

Mission Statement:
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is designed for
students seeking initial teacher certification in the fields of Biology,
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Physical Education, or
Social Studies. The program shares the philosophy and conceptual
base of the School of Education: Leadership for learner-centered
education. Students will study learner-centered education in their
courses and make its principles a part of their own philosophy. In
addition, students must demonstrate an understanding of essential
knowledge and its application to the classroom through field
experiences and a professional internship. Some of those areas of
knowledge include human development, education foundations
and research, as well as an understanding of the academic content
the student proposes to teach.

Admission Requirements:
1.
2.

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Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall, Room 101.
Submit an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and
all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college and university.

3.

Successfully complete either the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). GRE minimum
acceptable score is a verbal and quantitative combination of
900. MAT minimum is a raw score of 396.*
4. Applicants are expected to have a cumulative undergraduate
GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants with less than a 2.5
undergraduate GPR may appeal to The Admission,
Retention, and Certification Committee. The Committee’s
recommendation regarding this appeal will be forwarded to the
Dean of the School of Education for final action.
5. Students are expected to attend a MAT orientation session
prior to their formal admission to the program.
6. MAT in Physical Education applicants requires three letters of
recommendations and an evaluation by the department.
*Students who score between 750-899 on the GRE or 380-395
on the MAT may apply for provisional status. Under provisional
status, students may enroll for only one semester of 6 hours. If the
student maintains a 3.50 GPA under provisional status, they may be
considered for degree seeking status the following semester provided
all other requirements are met. Students who score 379 or below
on the MAT or 749 or below on the GRE will not be admitted.
Admission test must be current within five (5) years of application.

Program Requirements:
The program assumes a substantial undergraduate preparation
in the proposed certification area. It is the responsibility of the
student, and a requirement of the degree program to submit
official transcripts of previous academic work to the program
advisor via The CGC office. Through a dual advisement system
that includes content and education faculty, transcripts will be
evaluated and a program of study will be developed for each
student. Additional undergraduate course work may be required.
The program of study will include work in professional education
and a content field. At the outset, it should be recognized that programs
of study are highly individualized based on the prior preparation of the
teacher candidate and hours for completion vary among students. In
addition to the regular admission requirements of The Citadel
Graduate College, each MAT student must complete and pass
the Praxis II Examination in the content field in which the
student seeks certification. A passing score, using South Carolina
standards (www.ets.org/praxis/prxsc.html), must be achieved
prior to placement in the Professional Internship. Prior to the
internship in teaching, the teacher candidate must:
• Apply for the internship no later than May 1 for the
subsequent spring internship semester and no later than
October 1 for the subsequent fall internship semester.
• Complete the teacher certification application with staterequired fees, social security card copy, and fingerprints for
FBI/SLED background check.
• Successfully complete the PRAXIS II Content Specialty Exam.
• Be cleared by the South Carolina State Department of
Education.
• Successfully complete all required field experiences - a
minimum of 100 hours prior to the student teaching
internship.
• Successfully complete 60 full days during the student teaching
internship.
• Negative TB test.
• MAT interns must successfully pass Red Cross Blood Borne
Pathogens training prior to internship.

�Proof of current American Red Cross certification in
First Aid and CPR must be submitted prior to the
internship.
Successful completion of the approved program will qualify
the student for a South Carolina teaching certificate/license in
their chosen discipline and appropriate grade level(s).

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Please note: Effective September 1, 2005, Secondary Teaching
Certificates issued by South Carolina State Department of
Education will cover grades 9-12 and Middle Grades Teaching
Certificates will cover grades 5-8. Additionally, effective July 1,
2006, the PRAXIS- Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT)
pedagogy exam will be required prior to the issuance of an initial
certificate.

Secondary Education
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English Language Arts
Social Studies
Accelerated Programs
• Biology
• Mathematics
(Special Note: Beginning fall 2010 accelerated programs in Secondary
Biology and Mathematics are available for interested full time students.
Please see requirements under “Accelerated Program” below.)
Prerequisite: PSYC 500 - Human Growth and Development (or
verifiable undergraduate preparation in psychology)
Core Education Requirements
It is recommended that the following courses be taken prior to any
other professional education courses. Courses in the content field
may be taken prior to or concurrent with this required core. (For
Physical Education, see specific Professional Education Courses
listed under that section.)
• EDUC 500 - Foundations of American Education or
EDUC 522 - Critical Educational Issues in a Multicultural
Society (if student has prior Education coursework)
• EDUC 512 - Data Collection and Analysis
• EDUC 514 - The Exceptional Child in the School
• EDUC 536- Educational Psychology
Professional Education Requirements
The professional requirement courses should be taken after the
Core Education Courses have been completed. Content courses
may be taken prior to or in conjunction with all of these courses
except the Professional Internship. The student must recognize
that the Professional Internship requires that a minimum of 60
full days be spent in the school. During the Internship, it will not
be possible for the student to take any additional courses or be
employed.
• EDUC 501- Methods and Materials of Middle and High
School Teaching *
• EDUC 592- Teaching Reading in Middle and High School Content Areas*
• EDUC 520 - Professional Internship
*Not required for Physical Education students. Alternate requirements are
listed under required content area courses.
For Social Studies, 9 graduate hours in a content field is a
minimum. For candidates in English, a minimum of
12 graduate hours is required. For Physical Education programs,

courses required at the graduate level are noted below. Transcripts
will be evaluated against the following list of required courses in
the possible certification areas of the MAT program. Guidelines
from the South Carolina State Department of Education, NASPE,
NCSS, NCTE, NCTM, NMSA, and NSTA are used to determine
courses for each program which students have taken in either
graduate or undergraduate levels. Each student is assigned an
advisor from the School of Education and from the respective
content area that he or she has chosen. Both advisors examine
transcripts and develop a program of study for the students. To
complete the program and be eligible for certification, in addition
to education courses, students must have taken all of the content
area courses below. Further, it is the responsibility of the teacher
candidate to make sure that they have credit for prerequisites for
each required course. In the event that all of the following have
been taken prior to matriculation into this program, the content
area advisor will recommend additional graduate work in the
content field for program completion.

Master of Arts in Teaching – English Language Arts
(Grades 9-12)
Notes:
• ENGL 595 and three of the other courses listed below must be
completed successfully on the graduate level. Each candidate’s
content area program of studies is based on an analysis of his or her
undergraduate transcript in relation to NCTE standards.
• For MAT English majors, participation in community arts and
humanities functions and documentation of integration of the arts
into lesson plans created for use in K-12 settings (EDUC 501,
592, 595, and 520) are mandatory.
English Language Arts Required Courses:
• British Authors - 2 courses - ENGL 201 and 202 or ENGL
203 and 204
• American Literature- 1 course - ENGL 215
• Public Speaking- 1 course - ENGL 205 or ENGL 206
• World Literature -2 courses - ENGL 218/520 and ENGL
219/521
• Film Studies- 1 course - ENGL 209/560
• African American Literature - ENGL 349/535
• Adolescent Literature- 1 course - ENGL 370/552
• Literary Criticism- 1 course - ENGL 407/555
• Advanced Composition- 1 course - ENGL 413/565
• Modern Grammar- 1 course - ENGL 414/553
• History of English Language- 1 course - ENGL 415/554
• Methods and Materials for English Language Arts - ENGL
595 (Required for all candidates)

Master of Arts in Teaching - Social Studies
(Grades 9-12)
Note: At least 3 of the course requirements listed below must be completed
successfully on the graduate level.
• History of World Civilization or Western Civilization -2
courses HIST 105 and HIST 106 or HIST 103 and HIST
104
• Survey of U.S. History- 2 courses- HIST 201 and HIST 202
• Introduction to Sociology- 1 course - SOCI 201
• Principles of Macroeconomics- 1 course - BADM 201
• American National Government- 1 course - PSCI 102 or
PSCI 502
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Cultural Anthropology- 1 course ANTH 202 or ANTH 501
Historiography- 1 course - HIST 594
Urban Politics- 1 course - PSCI 302 or PSCI 509 or PSCI
306 or PSCI 506 or PSCI 307 or PSCI 401
World Geography- 1 course GEOG 209 or GEOG 511
History of the Non-Western World- 1 course - HIST 560
Teaching of History and Social Sciences or Instructional
Approaches to Social Sciences- 1 course - HIST 692 or PSCI
505

Accelerated Programs
Master of Arts in Teaching
Biology or Mathematics (Grades 9-12)
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Development - PSYC 500 (or
verifiable undergraduate preparation in psychology).
Biology Content Area Required Courses:
Prior to admission - Teacher candidates remove undergraduate
deficiencies in Science and plan for required graduate level program
courses in Science (Developed through undergraduate transcript
analysis with Biology content area advisor)
Expected Science Content Preparation for all Biology Teacher
Candidates:
• Behavior of Organisms and their Relationship to Social
Systems - 1 course - ANTH 201, ANTH 202, ANTH 501 or
SOCI 201, PSYC 201, PSYC 305, or PSYC 500
• Biology Survey with lab - 2 courses - BIOL 101 with BIOL
111 and BIOL 102 with BIOL 112 or BIOL 130 with BIOL
140 and BIOL 131 and BIOL 141
• Chemistry with lab - 2 courses - CHEM 103 with CHEM
113 and CHEM 104 with CHEM 114 or CHEM 151 with
CHEM 161 and CHEM 152 with CHEM 162
• Geology with lab - 1 course - EART 201
• PHYS 254 or PHYS 221 and PHYS 271 or PHYS 222 and
PHYS 272
• Introduction to Physics with lab - 1 course is required, 2 are
recommended - PHYS 203 and PHYS 253 or PHYS 204
and
• Cell Biology with lab- 1 course - BIOL 205 or BIOL 612
• Ecology with lab - 1 course - BIOL 406 or BIOL 506
• Evolution - 1 course - BIOL 208 or BIOL 601Genetics with
lab - 1 course - BIOL 204 or BIOL 308 or BIOL 508
• Anatomy/Physiology with lab - 1 course - BIOL 403 or
BIOL 317 with BIOL 327 or BIOL 318 with BIOL 328 or
BIOL 502 or BIOL 603
• Microbiology with lab - 1 course - BIOL 310 or BIOL 607
• Biology Methods - select 1 course from the following:
• BIOL 605 - Laboratory Methods in Biology or BIOL
606 - Field Methods in Biology or BIOL 609 - Seminar in
Environmental Science
• Two other graduate level Biology courses should be chosen
if all undergraduate course requirements have been met.
Biology teacher candidates may choose from the following:
BIOL 502–Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, BIOL
505–Biometry, BIOL 508–Genetics, BIOL 509–Marine
Biology, BIOL 510-Vertebrate Natural History, BIOL
512–Descriptive Histology, BIOL 514–The Vascular
Flora of South Carolina, BIOL 518–Ornithology, BIOL
519–Economic Botany, BIOL 526–Freshwater Biology,
BIOL 531–Reproductive and Developmental strategies,
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BIOL 602–Morphological Survey of Plant Kingdoms,
BIOL 603–General Physiology
Tentative Cohort Required Education and Biology Content
Course Sequence Based on Enrollment:
• Fall: BIOL Graduate level course from transcript analysis
and EDUC 540-Integrative Foundations and Teaching in
American Education
• Spring: Physical Sciences as needed and BIOL Graduate
level course from transcript analysis
• Summer I: BIOL Graduate Level course from transcript
analysis and EDUC 541-Integrative Educational Psychology
and the Exceptional Child
• Summer II: Biology Methods – BIOL 605, 606 or 609 and
EDUC 542–Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle and
High School Content Areas through Applied Research
• Fall: EDUC 520-Internship
Field Experiences and Clinical Practice/ Internship Semester
Expectations: As is expected for all South Carolina graduate
teacher preparation programs, candidates in this program will
spend a minimum of 75 hours in school settings prior to their
internship semester participating in activities that range from
focused observation to assisting small groups to teaching whole
classes. These pre-internship experiences are an integral part
of the core education courses. During the internship semester,
teacher candidates in this program will spend 60 full days in a High
School Science setting with content area certified teachers who are
ADEPT trained.
Mathematics Content Area Required Courses:
Prior to admission - Teacher candidates remove undergraduate
deficiencies in Mathematics (Developed through undergraduate
transcript analysis with Mathematics content area advisor)
Expected undergraduate preparation:
• Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus I - MATH 131
• Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus II - MATH 132
• Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus III - MATH 231
• Linear Algebra - MATH 240
• Fundamentals of Computing - CSCI 110
Tentative Cohort Required Education and Math Content Course
Sequence Based on Enrollment:
• Fall: MATH 532-Modern Algebra and EDUC
540-Integrative Foundations and Teaching in American
Education
• Spring: MATH 542-Probability and Statistics and MATH
545-Applications of Discrete Mathematics
• Summer I: MATH521-Modern Geometry, Math 550Math Modeling and EDUC 541-Integrative Educational
Psychology and the Exceptional Child
• Summer II: MATH514-Methods for Middle/Secondary
Mathematics and EDUC 542–Teaching Reading and
Writing in Middle and High School Content Areas through
Applied Research
• Fall: EDUC520-Internship
Field Experiences and Clinical Practice/ Internship Semester
Expectations:
As is expected for all South Carolina graduate teacher preparation
programs, candidates in this program will spend a minimum of
75 hours in school settings prior to their internship semester

�participating in activities that range from focused observation
to assisting small groups to teaching whole classes. These preinternship experiences are an integral part of the core education
courses. During the internship semester, teacher candidates in
this program will spend 60 full days in a High School Mathematics
setting with content area certified teachers who are ADEPT trained
as well as participate in a Transition to the Profession Seminar
Course during the final semester of the program.

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Middle Grades (Grades 6-8)
• Science
• English Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Social Studies
School of Education: 843-953-5097
Teacher Education Division Coordinator:
Dr. Kathyrn Richardson Jones,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Education Advisors:
Dr. Stephenie Hewett, stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Renee Jefferson, renee.jefferson@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathryn Richardson Jones,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Dr. Tammy Graham, tammy.graham@citadel.edu
Content Area Advisors:
Biology and General Science:
Dr. Joel Gramling, joel.gramling@citadel.edu
English:
Dr. James M. Hutchisson, hutchissonj@citadel.edu
Mathematics:
Col. Stephen Cotter, scotter1@citadel.edu
Social Studies:
Dr. Michael Barrett, Michael.Barrett @citadel.edu
The Master of Arts in Teaching Middle Grades program is a joint
program offered with the College of Charleston. Candidates
who wish to enroll in this program will take half of their teacher
preparation coursework at The Citadel and the other half at the
College of Charleston.
Core Education Graduate Hours - (21 semester hours)
• Foundations of American Education (The Citadel) - EDUC
500
or Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education (CofC)EDFS 652
• Educational Research (CofC) - EDFS 635
or Data Collection and Analysis (The Citadel) - EDUC 512
• The Exceptional Child in School (The Citadel) - EDUC 514
or Introduction to Exceptional Children (CofC) - EDFS 710
• Middle Grades Organization and Curriculum (CofC) - EDEE
515
Middle Grades Practicum – (6 semester hour – Must be taken
together at the same institution)
• Educational Psychology (The Citadel) - EDUC 536
and
• Methods and Materials of Middle and High School Teaching
(The Citadel) - EDUC 501
or
• Human Growth and Development (CofC) -EDFS 654
and
• Application of Methods and Materials in a Middle Level Field
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�Grades 5-8 (CofC) - EDMG 658
Culminating Professional Experiences in Middle School
(60 continuous full days during the internship - 9 semester hours must be taken together at the same institution)
• Professional Internship (The Citadel) – EDUC 520
and
• Transition to the Profession Seminar (The Citadel) – EDUC
525
or
• Clinical Practice in Middle Grades (CofC) – EDEE 669
and
• Transition to the Profession Seminar (CofC) – EDMG 698
Middle Grades Content Preparation
This program assumes substantial undergraduate preparation. Any
of the following undergraduate content area courses not taken
prior to admission to the program are added to the candidate’s
minimum graduate hours.

English
Expected Undergraduate Content
• Adolescent Literature (1 course)
• World Literature (2 courses)
• American Literature (1 course)
• Media Studies (1 course)
• Modern English Grammar (1 course)
• Creative Writing (short story, poetry, etc.) (1 course)
Required Graduate English Courses - (12 semester hours)
• Teaching Writing in the Middle Grades (CofC)- EDMG 657
• Methods and Materials of Teaching Middle and High School
Language Arts (The Citadel)- ENGL 595
• Success in Literacy for Older Readers (CofC) - EDEE 678
• Reading: Diagnosis and Remediation (The Citadel) - EDUC
698

Mathematics
Expected Undergraduate Content
• Algebra and Trigonometry (1 course)
• Geometry (1 course)
• Probability and Statistics (1 course)
• Discrete Math (1 course)
Required Graduate Mathematics Courses - (9 semester hours)
• Introduction to Problem Solving (CofC) - SMFT 510
• Methods for Teaching Middle/Secondary Mathematics (The
Citadel) - MATH 514
• Applications Across the Mathematics Curriculum with
Technology (CofC) SMFT 516

Science
Expected Undergraduate Content
4 hours minimum in science areas other than primary preparation
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Geology
• Physics

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Required Graduate Science Courses - (9 semester hours)
• Nature of Science, Mathematics, and Science/Mathematics
Education (CofC)-EDFS 660
• Science methods course - 1 based on prior preparation and
experience (The Citadel)
o Laboratory Methods in Biology - BIOL 605
o Field Method in Biology - BIOL 606
o Seminar in Environmental Science -BIOL 609
• Recommended elective(s) to have preparation in all science
areas (CofC):
o Earth Science for Teachers - SMFF 523
o Topics in Botany for Teachers - SMFT 537
o Atomic Theory of Matter from Lucretius to Quarks SMFT 548
o Applications of Physics for Teachers: How Things Work SMFT 555
o Genetics and Molecular Biology for Teachers- SMFT 639
o Physics of Force and Motion for Teachers - SMFT 645
o Determination of Structure and Matter - SMFT 647
o Space Science for Teachers - SMFT 524

Social Studies
Expected Undergraduate Content
• World History or Western Civilization (2 courses)
• US History (2 courses)
• South Carolina History (1 course)
• Anthropology or Sociology (1 course)
• Microeconomics (1 course)
• Political Science that covers American Govt. (1 course)
Required Graduate Social Studies Courses - (9 semester hours)
• Two of the following based on transcript review: World
Geography, The American South, South Carolina History,
Historiography, and Historical Geography - GEOG 511, HIST
521, 522, 594, 693
• Teaching History and Social Sciences (The Citadel) HIST 692

�Master of Arts in Teaching in Physical
Education (Grades K-12)
Dr. Josey H. Templeton, 843-953-7952,
josey.templeton@citadel.edu
Dr. Lori H. Williams, 843-953-7954,
lori.williams@citadel.edu
Dr. Tim Bott, 843-953-7959,
tim.bott@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathryn Richardson-Jones, 843-953-3163,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Admission Requirements:
1. Contact one of the pedagogy specialists in the Department
of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science.
2. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
3. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all other
undergraduate or graduate work directly from each accredited
college or university.
4. Applicants are expected to have a cumulative undergraduate
GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants with less than a 2.5
undergraduate GPA may appeal to The School of Education
Admission, Retention, and Certification Committee. The
Committee’s recommendation regarding this appeal will be
forwarded to the Dean of the School of Education for final
action.
5. Successfully complete either the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and have scores
sent to the CGC office. The test must be current within five
years of application. Minimum acceptable score for the MAT
is 396. The minimal acceptable GRE score is a combined
verbal and quantitative score of 900. Applicants who score
between 380-395 on the MAT or between 750-899 on the
GRE may apply for provisional status provided all other
requirements are met. A student with provisional status who
completes 6 graduate semester hours and maintains a 3.5
grade point ratio may be classified as a regular degree-seeking
student. Regular admission status is granted only upon
completion of all admission requirements, documentation,
and respective program requirements, and review by
department. Students who score 379 or below on the MAT
or 749 or below on the GRE will not be admitted.
6. Three letters of recommendation must be sent to the CGC
office.
7. A Program of Study completed by the applicant and his/her
program advisor must be submitted to the CGC office.

Program Requirements:
This is a 42 hour graduate program, of which, at least 33 hours must
be completed at the graduate level. A maximum of twelve (12) hours
of graduate courses may be transferred to The Citadel from other
accredited colleges/universities. A maximum of nine (9) hours of
undergraduate courses may be applied to coursework in the program.

These nine hours may be substituted for three of the following courses:
HESS 505, 525, 535, and 561. To qualify, these undergraduate courses
must have been completed within the last three years with a grade
of “B” or better. This program assumes a substantial undergraduate
preparation in the proposed certification area. It is the responsibility
of the student, and a requirement of the degree program to submit
official transcripts of previous academic work to the program advisor
via the CGC office. Through a dual advisor system that includes
content and education faculty, transcripts will be evaluated and a
program of study developed for each student. This program of study
will include work in professional education and a content field.
In addition to regular admission requirements of the CGC, each
MAT student must successfully pass the PRAXIS II Examination in
the content field in which the student seeks certification. A passing
score, using South Carolina standards, must be achieved prior to
placement in the Professional Internship.
Prior to the internship in teaching, the teacher candidate must:
- Apply for the internship no later than May 1 for the subsequent
spring internship semester and no later than October 1 for the
subsequent fall internship semester.
- Complete the teacher certification application with state-required
fees, social security card copy, and fingerprints for FBI/SLED
background check.
- Successfully complete the PRAXIS II Content Specialty Exam.
- Be cleared by the South Carolina State Department of Education.
- Successfully complete all required field experiences - a minimum
of 75 hours prior to the student teaching internship.
- Successfully complete 60 full days during the student teaching
internship.
- Negative TB test.
- MAT interns must successfully pass Red Cross Blood Borne
Pathogens training prior to internship.
-Proof of current American Red Cross certification in First Aid and
CPR must be submitted prior to the internship.
To graduate and be recommended for certification, teacher candidates
must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and must have
successfully completed the PRAXIS II (Principles of Learning and
Teaching, Physical Education Content Knowledge, and Physical
Education Movement Forms Video Evaluation) and any other
certification tests for the State of South Carolina. Completion of
the approved program will qualify the student for a teaching license
in physical education, grades K-12.

Prerequisites or Co-requisites:
Students must have completed these pre-requisite or co-requisite
courses (undergraduate or graduate) within the last six (6) years with
a grade of “C” or better.
• Biology (4) or Chemistry (4) or Physics (4) with laboratory;
• Health &amp; Wellness (3) or pass a departmental competency
exam;
• Human Anatomy (4) and Human Physiology (4) or Anatomy/
Physiology (8) (each course must include a laboratory);
• Adolescent Psychology (3) and Child Psychology (3)
OR
• PSYC-500 Human Growth and Development (3)
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�Course Requirements:
Transcripts will be evaluated against the following list of required
courses in physical education. Guidelines from the National
Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) are used
to determine courses that students take in either graduate or
undergraduate school. The M.A.T. in Physical Education will require
forty-two (42) hours. Each student is assigned an advisor from the
School of Education and from The Department of Health, Exercise,
&amp; Sport Science. Both advisors will examine transcripts and develop
a program of study for each student.
Required Education and Physical Education Courses - 42 hours
EDUC-536
Educational Psychology
EDUC-512
Data Collection &amp; Analysis
HESS-505
Motor Development and Motor Learning*
HESS-525
Scientific Principles of Physical Education and
Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science*
HESS-527
Content and Methods of Teaching Health
Education and Health-Related Aspects of
Physical Fitness
HESS-528
Content and Methods of Teaching Rhythmic
Activities and Movement Education
HESS-533
Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary
School Physical Education
HESS-534
Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in
Sport &amp; Physical Activity
HESS-535
History, Philosophy, and Curriculum of
Physical Education*
HESS-550
Instructional Aspects of Teaching Physical
Education
HESS-551
Content &amp; Methods of Teaching Seondary
Physical Education
HESS-561
Advanced Measurement and Evaluation in
Physical Education*
HESS-620
Professional Internship (6 hours)
The Professional Internship requires that a minimum of sixty (60) full
days be spent in the schools, and during the Professional Internship,
it will not be possible for the teacher candidate to take any additional
courses.
*Undergraduate and graduate transcripts may be evaluated for application
to coursework in the program.
Field Experiences:
Many education courses require field experiences that vary from
course to course and are related to specific course objectives. All
field experiences provide opportunities for Master’s candidates to
develop pedagogical knowledge and skills. At a minimum, teacher
candidates are expected to successfully complete 75 hours of field
experiences prior to the Professional Internship that is an additional
sixty (60) days.

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Course Descriptions:
HESS-505—Motor Development and Motor Learning
Three Credit Hours
This course provides the study of appropriate learning and
development theories, and heredity and environmental factors that
influence human performance.

HESS-525—Scientific Principles of Physical Education, Health,
Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the study of effects of exercise,
physical activity, and work on various physical fitness components, as
well as analysis of the human body in motion, sports objects in motion,
and forces acting upon animate and inanimate objects/bodies.
Prerequisite: A biology, chemistry, or physics course and two human
anatomy and/or physiology courses.

HESS-527—Content &amp; Methods of Teaching School Health
Education &amp; Health-Related Aspects of Physical Fitness
Three Credit Hours
This course updates content knowledge and prepares students in
teaching styles, methodologies, and assessment techniques for health
education curricula in K-12 schools.
Prerequisite: A health and wellness course or passing a departmental
competency exam.

HESS-528—Content &amp; Methods of Teaching Rhythmic
Activities &amp; Movement Education
Three Credit Hours
This course teaches content and prepares students in teaching
methodologies for fundamental rhythmic activities and movement
education in grades K-12, including basic locomotor skills, creative
rhythmic activities, dances (traditional, folk, square, social, line),
and aerobics. Additional emphasis is placed on candidate skill
development in dance and basic gymnastics.
Prerequisite: HESS 550 or permission of the instructor.

HESS-533—Content &amp; Methods of Teaching Elementary School
Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
This course teaches content and theoretical and practical study of
teaching progressively graded programs of activities for elementary
school students, grades K-5.
Prerequisite: HESS 550 or permission of the instructor.

HESS-534—Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in Sport
&amp; Physical Activity
Three Credit Hours
This course provides the study of legal, ethical, and practical
definitions of involving people with disabilities in physical activity,
physical education, and sport settings.

�HESS-535—History, Philosophy, and Curriculum of Physical
Education
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the historical and philosophical
roots of physical education and examines the degree to which
these influence curricular models and decisions made by K-12
practitioners.

HESS-550—Instructional Aspects of Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to discuss theories of instruction in physical
education settings including environmental arrangements, task
presentation, content development, and feedback. Practical
applications of these principles to small peer group settings using
open and closed motor skills will be included.

HESS-551—Content and Methods of Teaching Secondary
Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to develop both the pedagogical skills of
teacher candidates as well as content knowledge in teaching team and
individual/dual sports. Emphasis is placed on planning, teaching,
and evaluating physical education lessons in secondary settings.
Additional emphasis is placed on candidate skill development in
team and individual/dual sports.
Prerequisite: HESS 550 or permission of the instructor.

HESS-561—Advanced Measurement and Evaluation in Physical
Education
Three Credit Hours
Analysis and interpretations of data associated with various cognitive,
affective and psychomotor tests commonly used in physical education.
Topics include test administration, test construction, performancebased assessments, rubrics, and physical fitness and skill testing.

HESS-620—Professional Internship in Teaching
Six Credit Hours
A requirement for teacher certification, observation, and teaching
in approved schools under supervision by college professor. Two
placements are required: one in an elementary school setting and
one in a secondary school setting. A field experience component
of a minimum of 60 days is required.
Prerequisites: Please refer to program requirements.

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�Master of Education in Educational
Leadership - Elementary or Secondary
School Administration and Supervision
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. Mary Lou Yeatts, Coordinator, Division of
Educational Leadership, marlou.yeatts@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathy Brown, brownk2@citadel.edu
Dr. Kent Murray, kent.murray@citadel.edu

Mission Statement:
The mission and goals of the Masters of Education in Educational
Leadership, Elementary School Administration and Supervision
and Secondary Administration and Supervision are to teach:
• Knowledge of human and public relations problems in
education
• New curricular developments and trends
• Skills in practical applications of educational research
• Competence in applying principles of human and group
behavior in problem situations.
• Knowledge and competencies in staff personnel
administration
• Different leadership and management styles and a clear
understanding and working knowledge of LearnerCentered Education.

Admission Requirements:
Admission is based on assessment of the following:
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC) Bond Hall, Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university.
3. An overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or a
2.7 ratio for the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate
credit. Applicants with less than a 2.5
undergraduate GPR may appeal to The Admission,
Retention, and Certification Committee. The
Committee’s recommendation regarding this appeal will
be forwarded to the Dean of the School of Education for
final action.
4. Official scores of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)—
minimum score accepted is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 900 or official scores of the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT)—minimum score of 396, taken
within the past five years.*
5. A copy of a valid South Carolina elementary or
secondary teaching certificate. Applicants must be in
good standing with the State Board of Education at the
time of acceptance.
6. A copy of a South Carolina Professional Certificate
verifying three years teaching experience. At least one
year of teaching at the appropriate level for Advanced
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Level certification for which the candidate is applying
must be validated.
R 43-64 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCED LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
(A) Elementary School Principal and Supervisor
(1) Master’s degree
(2) Valid South Carolina Educator’s Professional
Certificate at the elementary level
(3) Minimum qualifying score(s) on the area
examinations required by the State Board of
Education
(4) Verification of three years teaching experience,
including at least one year of teaching in grades
pre-K-8
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved by
the State Board of Education for the training of
elementary principals and supervisors
South Carolina Educator Certification Manual, p. 62 (Revised
August 2008)
R 43-64 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCED LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
(B) Secondary School Principal and Supervisor
(1) Master’s degree
(2) Valid South Carolina Educator’s Professional
Certificate at the secondary level
(3) Minimum qualifying score(s) on the area
examinations required by the State Board of
Education
(4) Verification of three years teaching experience,
including at least one year of teaching in grades
7-12
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved by
the State Board of Education for the training of
secondary principals and supervisors
South Carolina Educator Certification Manual, p. 62 (Revised
August 2008)
Note: Courses taken prior to official admission or courses
taken through other programs do not count toward the School
Administration and Supervision program/degree without written
approval from the School of Education’s Dean.
* The minimum acceptable score is as follows:
1.
M.Ed. - a score of 396 on the MAT or 900 on the GRE
a. Provisional Status - Candidates, who score between
380 and 395, on the MAT or between 750 and 899
on the GRE may apply for provisional status.
Candidates, admitted under this provisional status,
may enroll for only one semester of 6 hours and
maintain a 3.5 GPA in order to be classified as a
degree seeking or certification-only candidate after
completion of departmental review.
b. Regular admission is granted upon completion
of CGC requirements and respective program
requirements.

�Admission Requirements for South Carolina
Certification Only:
Applicants who hold a valid SC teaching certificate and a
master’s degree with a minimum 3.25 GPA in a different area of
professional education but wish to add administration certification
must provide the following admission materials:
1.

An application form, along with appropriate nonrefundable application fee, must be returned to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC) Bond Hall, Room 101.
2. An official transcript directly from each accredited college
or university attended - Bachelor’s through Master’s
degree.
3. A copy of valid South Carolina teaching certificate.
4. Official scores of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)—
minimum score accepted is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 900 or official scores of the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT)—minimum score of 396, taken
within the past five years.*
5. A copy of a South Carolina Professional Certificate
verifying three years teaching experience. At least one
year of teaching at the appropriate level for Advanced
Level certification for which the candidate is applying
must be validated.
R 43-64 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCED LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
(A) Elementary School Principal and Supervisor
(1) Master’s degree
(2) Valid South Carolina Educator’s Professional
Certificate at the elementary level
(3) Minimum qualifying score(s) on the area
examinations required by the State Board of
Education
(4) Verification of three years teaching experience,
including at least one year of teaching in grades
pre-K-8
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved by
the State Board of Education for the training of
elementary principals and supervisors
South Carolina Educator Certification Manual, p. 62 (Revised
August 2008)
R 43-64 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCED LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
(B) Secondary School Principal and Supervisor
(1) Master’s degree
(2) Valid South Carolina Educator’s Professional
Certificate at the secondary level
(3) Minimum qualifying score(s) on the area
examinations required by the State Board of
Education
(4) Verification of three years teaching experience,
including at least one year of teaching in grades
7-12
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved by
the State Board of Education for the training of
secondary principals and supervisors

South Carolina Educator Certification Manual, p. 62 (Revised
August 2008)
Note: Courses taken prior to official admission or courses
taken through other programs do not count toward the School
Administration and Supervision program/degree without written
approval from the Dean, School of Education.
*The minimum acceptable score is as follows:
1.
Certification-Only - a score of 396 on the MAT or 900
on the GRE
a. Provisional Status - Candidates, who score between
380 and 395, on the MAT or between 750 and 899
on the GRE may apply for provisional status.
Candidates, admitted under this provisional status,
may enroll for only one semester of 6 hours and
maintain a 3.5 GPA in order to be classified as a
degree seeking or certification-only after completion of
review by the department.
b. Regular admission is granted upon completion
of CGC requirements and respective program
requirements.

Program Requirements:
A total of 39 semester hours must be completed for the M.Ed. in
Educational Leadership. In addition to completing all courses,
candidates applying for certification as an administrator must:
1. Present a minimum qualifying score on the PRAXIS,
South Carolina’s Supervision and Administration
Examination, prior to enrolling in an internship.
2. Present a Valid South Carolina Teaching Certificate that
posts three years teaching experience including at least
one year of teaching at the certification level requested.
3. Complete Program Audit.
4. Complete required courses, 33 hours and two internships
(EDUC 661 and EDUC 662 or EDUC 663 and EDUC
664), six hours (9-12 internship hours per week over a sixmonth period) for a total of 39 credit hours. Candidates
for administrative internships must:
(a) Complete 27 credit hours prior to submitting an
internship application for faculty review.
(b) Earn a passing score on the PRAXIS, South
Carolina’s Supervision and Administration
Examination.
(c) Meet with advisor to review request for admission to
an internship
(d) Apply in person or via fax to CGC to register for an
internship
Applicants for fall administrative internships should file
an application with their advisor no later than August
1 of the preceding semester. Applicants for spring
administrative internships should file an application with
their advisor no later than December 1 of the preceding
semester. Applicants for summer administrative
internships should file an application with their advisor
no later than March 1 of the preceding semester. In
order to register for internships, authorized applications
must be on file in the CGC office, along with the valid
South Carolina state administrator’s examination score.
*Proviso—Candidates filing applications and applying for
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�administrative internships after the December, March,
and August deadlines cannot be guaranteed enrollment.

M.Ed. Required Program:
Note: Maximum course load is (6) hours.
1. Core requirements—9 semester hours
All core requirements must be completed prior to or concurrently with
registration for any other courses.
EDUC 512 Data Collection and Analysis
EDUC 514 The Exceptional Child in the School
EDUC 522 Critical Educational Issues in a Multicultural
Society
2. Professional Requirements—30 semester hours
EDUC 528 School Administration
EDUC 527 Finance and Business Management
EDUC 601 School Law
EDUC 602 Staff Personnel Administration
EDUC 529 Microcomputers and School Management
EDUC 524 Techniques of School Supervision
EDUC 531 Principles of Elementary Curriculum
Development or
EDUC 532 Principles of Middle or High Curriculum
Development
EDUC 616 Political Process of Public Education
EDUC 661 Internship in Elementary Administration or
EDUC 663 Internship in Middle or High Administration
EDUC 662 Internship in Elementary Administration or
EDUC 664 Internship in Middle or High Administration

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Certification-Only Required Program:
1. Professional Requirements - 30 semester hours
EDUC 528 School Administration
EDUC 527 Finance and Business Management
EDUC 601 School Law
EDUC 602 Staff Personnel Administration
EDUC 529 Microcomputers and School Management
EDUC 524 Techniques of School Supervision
EDUC 531 Principles of Elementary Curriculum
Development or
EDUC 532 Principles of Middle or High Curriculum
Development
EDUC 616 Political Prccess of Public Education
EDUC 661 Internship in Elementary Administration or
EDUC 663 Internship in Middle or High Administration
EDUC 662 Internship in Elementary Administration or
EDUC 664 Internship in Middle or High Administration

�Specialist in Educational Leadership School Superintendent
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. Mary Lou Yeatts, Coordinator, Division of
Educational Leadership, yeattsm1@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathy Brown, kathy.brown@citadel.edu
Dr. Kent Murray, kent.murray@citadel.edu
The Specialist in Educational Leadership (Ed.S.) Degree is an
advanced graduate degree between the Master’s and Doctoral
degrees. In accordance with South Carolina Certification
Regulations, The Citadel offers an Ed.S. major that prepares
candidates for certification at the superintendent’s level.

Admission Requirements:
Admission to the Specialist in Educational Leadership Program is
based on assessment of the following:
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with the appropriate non-refundable application fee, to
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) office, Bond Hall
Room 101.
2. All official transcripts directly from each accredited
college or university attended (including a Master’s
Degree or Certification-only in administration) with a
minimum 3.25 grade point average.
3. A South Carolina State Professional Certificate with
school administrator endorsement and two years in an
administrative position equivalent to assistant principal
or higher in education.
4. A South Carolina Professional Teaching certificate that
is valid and three years teaching experience and two
years as a school or district administrator, post secondary
administrator, or school business administrator.
5. Official scores of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
miniumum score accepted is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 900 or official scores of the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT) minimum score of 396, taken
within the past five years.
a. No Provisional Status granted.
b. Regular admission is granted upon completion of
CGC requirements and respective program requirements
including completion of review by the department.
R 43-64 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCE LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
(C) District Superintendent
(1) Master’s degree
(2) Valid South Carolina Professional Certificate at
the elementary, middle or secondary level
(3) Minimum of qualifying score(s) on the area
examination(s) required by the State Board of
Education
(4) Verification of a total of three years experience
as a pre-K-12 or post-secondary teacher and
two years as a school or school district

administrator, post secondary administrator, or
school business administrator
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved
by the State Board of Education for the
training of school superintendents
South Carolina Educator Certification Manual, p. 63 (Revised
August 2008)
Note: Specialist in Educational Leadership courses taken prior
to official program admission will not count toward the degree
without written approval from the School of Education.

Transfer Credit:
Six credit hours of graduate courses, which are appropriate for the
major in Educational Leadership, may be approved for transfer
from an accredited institution of higher learning. Transfer courses
must be no older than 6 years from the first semester of degree
work taken at The Citadel. All additional courses must be taken at
The Citadel.

Program Requirements:
A total of 33 semester hours must be completed for the Specialist
in Educational Leadership. In addition to the general goals of
the school’s graduate program, the objectives of the Specialist in
Education degree are knowledge of school law, curricular trends,
school building trends, and program budgeting: skill in using
various techniques for goal setting and problem diagnosis in such
areas as instructional programs, staff development, and community
relations; skill in decision-making and in evaluating decisions on
the basis of subsequent information; knowledge of research in
administration, curriculum, human development and staffing;
performance behavior in a job setting; knowledge of the role of
the school in modern America and the multicultural currents
influencing the school; knowledge and skills for performing
in a political setting; and, a clear understanding and working
knowledge of Principled Educational Leaders. A student, who
applies for certification as a school district administrator, must
meet the following:
1. A minimum qualifying score on the state administrator’s
examination prior to entrance into the internship.
2. Three years teaching experience.
3. Program Audit showing completion of 33 credit hours:
a. Required courses, 27 credit hours
b. Two internships, EDUC 632 and EDUC 633, (9-12
internship hours per week over a six-month period), six
credit hours
Candidates for administrative internships must:
(a) Complete 21 credit hours prior to submitting an internship
application for faculty review.
(b) Earn a passing score on the PRAXIS, South Carolina’s
Supervision and Administration Examination.
(c) Meet with advisor to review request for admission to an
internship.
(d) Apply in person to CGC to register for an internship.
Applicants for spring administrative internships should file and
application with their advisor no later than December 1 of the
preceding semester. Applicants for fall administrative internships
should file an application with their advisor no later than August 1
of the preceding semester. Applicants for summer administrative
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�internships should file an application with their advisor no later
than March 1 of the preceding semester. In order to register for
internships, authorized applications must be on file in the CGC
office, along with the valid South Carolina state administrator’s
examination score.
*Proviso—Candidates filing applications and applying for
administrative internships after the December, March, and August
deadlines cannot be guaranteed enrollment.

Required Program:
1.Professional Requirements – 33 semester hours
EDUC 606 Superintendency and School Organization
EDUC 600 Professional Negotiations
EDUC 619 Assessment of School Programs
EDUC 598 Curriculum Project (Prerequisite EDUC 531/532)
EDUC 535 Organizational Theory and Behavior
EDUC 610 Seminar on School Improvement
EDUC 603 School Plant Seminar
EDUC 612 Seminar in School Law (Prerequisite EDUC 601)
EDUC 614 Seminar in Educational Administration
EDUC 632 Internship in Superintendency
EDUC 633 Internship in Superintendency
Total hours = 33 (beyond the master’s degree)
*If EDUC 529, EDUC 531/532 or EDUC 616 were not taken in
a master’s program, the appropriate course must be taken as a
requirement of the Ed. S.

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�Master of Education in Counselor
Education (Elementary or Secondary and
Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling)
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. George T. Williams, 843-953-2205
Coordinator of Counselor Education Programs
williamsg@citadel.edu
Dr. Barbara L. Griffin, 843-953-7087
griffinb2@citadel.edu
Dr. Aaron H. Oberman, 843-953-7123
aaron.oberman@citadel.edu
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related
Educational Programs (CACREP) granted accreditation in July
2005, effective until October 31, 2013, to the School Counseling
Programs which offer Master of Education degrees in Counselor
Education.

Mission Statement:
The mission of the Counselor Education Programs at The Citadel is
to prepare elementary and secondary school counselors and college
student affairs specialists to have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions
to be principled educational leaders who are knowledgeable, reflective,
and ethical professionals who are committed to the provision of a
school environment focused toward a learner-centered education.

Program Objectives:
1.

2.

3.

4.
5.

Reflect current knowledge and positions from lay and
professional groups concerning the counseling and
human development needs of a pluralistic society;
Reflect the present and projected needs of a pluralistic
society for which specialized counseling and human
development activities have been developed;
Reflect input from all persons involved in the conduct
of the program, including program faculty, current and
former students, and personnel in cooperating agencies;
Are directly related to program activities; and
Are written so that they can be assessed.

Graduates of the Counselor Education Programs are expected to
possess:
• An understanding of counseling as an intervention that
contributes to the ability of individuals to respond
effectively to developmental issues and tasks;
• An understanding of leadership for learner-centered
education as a conceptual framework;
• An understanding of the counseling process;
• An ability to integrate theory and research into practice;
• A commitment to preventive, developmental approaches
as the keystone of school counselor identity and practice;
• An understanding of how historical, philosophical, and

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•
•
•
•
•
•
•

political influences have shaped and affected the
development of counseling practice;
Effective oral and written communication skills;
Skills to work in a rapidly changing and diverse society
including differences as gender, age, socioeconomic
status, ethnicity, race, and religion;
Skills required to work effectively with students’ parents,
teachers, school staff, and the community;
An ability to assist clients in responding to stresses
and crises generated by changes in family, personal
relationships, the school, and the community;
Skills needed to effectively use technology;
Leadership qualities in education at the local, state,
regional, and national levels;
A commitment to lifelong personal and professional
development; and
An ability to model the highest professional and ethical
standards through counseling, guidance, research, and
service.

The School Counseling Programs have also been designed to produce
graduates who are able to demonstrate the competencies identified in
The South Carolina System for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating
Professional Teaching (ADEPT) Performance Dimensions (PDs)
for School Guidance Counselors (October 2003) as they relate to
“Comprehensive Developmental Guidance and Counseling” that
include:

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•

PD1: Long-Range Planning

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PD3: Development and Use of Assessments

PD2: Short-Range Planning of Guidance and
Counseling Activities
PD4: Providing Guidance and Counseling Services
PD5: Providing Consultation Services
PD6: Coordinating Guidance and Counseling Services
PD7: Professional Responsibilities

Students in both the elementary and secondary school counseling
programs complete both a School of Education Core and Counselor
Education Core (refer to Division of Counselor Education Handbook
online at http://www.citadel.edu/education/academic_programs/
counseling.html) for a total of 51 credit hours.
Students enrolled in the Master of Education in Counselor Education
with a concentration in Student Affairs and College Counseling
degree program complete a School of Education Core, Student Affairs
Core, and Counselor Education Core for a total of 48 credit hours.
Students enrolled in the Student Affairs Graduate Certificate program
complete only four courses focusing on the areas of student services,
student development, historical and contemporary aspects of higher
education, and administration (See page 111 for details).

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�Admission Requirements:
Applicants from diverse academic, social, and cultural backgrounds
committed to advancing the profession of school counseling
are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not meet a specific
requirement (e.g., GPA), but show strength in other requirements will
be considered on an individual basis. Admission is not based on any
single factor, but on a composite assessment of the following:
1.

2.

3.
4.
5.

6.

7.
8.

Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 for the last 60 sequential units
completed.
Official scores of the Graduate Record Examination or the
Miller Analogies Test taken within the last five years.*
Three letters of reference, at least two of which should be
from instructors or supervisors who will assess a prospective
student’s academic ability and/or potential for effectiveness
in the field.
A detailed personal statement (1,500 - 3,000 words)
which informs the faculty about the applicant’s personal
and educational background, strengths and weaknesses,
understanding of and motivation and suitability for
entering into the school counseling profession, and longterm professional goals. This statement is very important
because it enables the faculty to make informed decisions
regarding admission.
A personal group admissions interview with an Academic
Review Board to assess personal and professional readiness
and satisfactory completion of requirements.
Completed Admissions Questionnaire (http://citadel.edu/
graduatecollege/forms)

* The minimum acceptable score for all degree programs is a
score of 396 on the MAT or 900 on the GRE. Students who score
between 380 and 395 on the MAT or 750-899 on the GRE may
apply for provisional status. Students may enroll for one semester
under provisional status upon completion of all other requirements
and review by department. Students may enroll for only 6 hours
and must maintain a 3.50 GPA in order to be classified as degree
seeking. Regular admission is granted upon completion of CGC
requirements and respective program requirements and review by
department.
Applicants should provide all of the above materials to The Citadel
Graduate College, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC
29409-6250. The application deadlines are:
• June 1st for fall admission
• October 1st for spring admission
• March 1st for summer admission
The formal application in School Counseling or Student Affairs
and College Counseling at The Citadel is procured from the office
of The Citadel Graduate College, located in Bond Hall 101 or
online at www.citadel.edu/admission/g/apply. The telephone
number is (843) 953-5089.

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All successful applicants are initially admitted in a “conditionally
classified” status. Admitted students will receive a letter from The
Citadel Graduate College. It is the student’s responsibility to meet
with a faculty advisor early in the first term to begin preparing an
official study plan. Prior to meeting with an advisor, each student
should become familiar with the current applicable semester’s
class schedule, The Citadel Graduate College catalog, and the
Division of Counselor Education Handbook. Students are also
required to attend Counselor Education Town Hall Gatherings
each semester. An official study plan is submitted after the
student has successfully completed the three courses, EDUC 514
(School Counseling) or 522 (Student Affairs), EDUC 515 (School
Counseling) or 537 (Student Affairs), and EDUC 551 and the
student has made adequate personal, academic and professional
progress during the three designated courses for the Academic
Review Board to grant “Unconditional” or “fully classified” status.
NOTE: Coursework taken prior to official program admission
or coursework taken in other programs does not count toward
the school counseling program/degree without written approval
from the faculty advisor and the Dean of the School of Education.
Students who hold full-time employment shall not register for more
than 6 semester hours in any given term.
Effective summer 2007, all school counseling students (i.e., degree
seeking and certification only seeking) must purchase a LiveText
account at The Citadel’s Bookstore. LiveText makes it possible for
school counseling students to have secure access to their portfolios
and other materials. Through LiveText, faculty members and
administrators collect data, generate reports from the data, and use
this information to make informed program and unit decisions.

Admission Requirements for Certification Only:
Applicants who hold a master’s degree in another area of professional
education or counseling, but wish to add school counseling
certification (elementary or secondary), must provide the same
admission materials.

Transfer of Credits:
Counselor Education M.Ed. degree applicants may transfer a
maximum of 12 credit hours of graduate coursework taken at other
institutions. Coursework accepted for transfer must be parallel course
work within the Counselor Education programs at The Citadel.
Transfer of credit is not acceptable for the following Citadel courses:
EDUC 515, 552, 624, 629, 650, or 651. Transfer of credit approval
must be documented in writing by the faculty advisor and the Dean
of the School of Education.

School Counseling Program Requirements:
Students in either program complete both a School of Education
core and a Counseling core for a total of 51 credit hours. Part of the
coursework includes a 600 clock-hour internship in either elementary
or secondary school counseling settings. Students are required to earn

�a minimum score of 550 on the PRAXIS II test for guidance and
counseling prior to enrolling in the practicum (EDUC 629). This
must be on file at The Citadel Graduate College.
Once students finish nine (9) credit hours of graduate study in the
program, including the three courses, EDUC 514, EDUC 515, and
EDUC 551, they must meet with a faculty advisor and complete an
official study plan. The faculty advisor, in consultation with other
school counseling faculty, reviews the study plan and determines
whether the student has made adequate personal, academic, and
professional progress during the three designated courses, totaling
nine (9) credit hours. “Unconditional” or “fully classified” status
is then given by the Academic Review Board. (Refer to Appendix
in Division of Counselor Education Handbook, for “Counselor
Education Student Evaluation Form.”)

Students are required to take the Counselor Preparation
Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) during the beginning of the
semester while enrolled in the Internship I course (i.e., EDUC-650
and EDUC-651).

The study plan specifies required courses for the M.Ed. degree. A
schedule for completion of the courses is devised at this time. The
study plan takes into account the prerequisites and sequencing of
coursework to meet a student’s degree objective.

Elementary and Secondary School Counseling (51 Credit Hours
Total)

Field Experience Requirements:
School Counseling students must formally request permission from
the faculty advisor to enroll in a practicum or internship. This request
is submitted in the form of an application for field experience which
must be completed during the term prior to that in which the field
experience is sought. The coordinator of the field experiences must
approve all field experience applications, which are due by the last
Friday in September for spring placements and the last Friday in
January for fall placements.
Practicum is the first extended field experience. Students are placed in
a school site and work under the supervision of a site supervisor as well
as The Citadel instructor. Students are required to spend a minimum
of 100 clock-hours in a public school setting as well as attend weekly
seminars with other practicum students and The Citadel instructor.
Additionally, the PRAXIS II test score for guidance and counseling
must be on file at the office for The Citadel Graduate College prior
to application for a practicum placement.
School Counseling students must complete all coursework before
placement in an internship setting. Students will be required to
spend a minimum of 600 supervised hours in a school setting for
internship. The focus of the internship is on experiences that involve
the full scope of the school counselor’s role and function. Interns
are expected to continue the development of skills in individual and
group intervention, participate in classroom guidance, assessment,
scheduling, records and other activities that, while not specifically
counseling-related, are necessary to support the school counseling and
guidance program. Interns are supervised primarily by the field site
supervisor, with supervision by The Citadel instructor as well.

Requirements for Graduation:
Students pursuing M.Ed. degrees in School Counseling must complete
all course requirements within a 6-year period from the date of initial
enrollment. It is a student’s responsibility to initiate meeting with a
faculty advisor to modify a study plan schedule and to have any changes
documented in writing with the faculty advisor’s signature.

Students are required to present his/her professional electronic
portfolio at the end-of-the-semester Counselor Education Professional
Portfolio Presentation Day(s) prior to completion of the Internship
II course (i.e., EDUC-652 and EDUC-653).

Required Program:
Based upon these objectives, 51 semester hours of study for Elementary
and Secondary School Counseling are offered as follows:

School of Education Core - 12 Credit Hours
PSYC 500*
Human Growth and Development (3 credit
hours)
EDUC 514*
The Exceptional Child in the Schools (3 credit
hours)
EDUC 613
Foundations of American Higher Education
EDUC 622
Critical Multicultural Issues in Higher Education
Counselor Education Core - 36 Credit Hours
A. Foundations - 18 Credit Hours
EDUC 515
EDUC 521
EDUC 550
EDUC 551
EDUC 552
EDUC 561

Introduction to the Counseling Profession (3 credit
hours)
Program Planning, Management, and Evaluation
in School Counseling (3 credit hours)
Career Counseling and Development (3 credit
hours)
Counseling Theories and Practice (3 credit hours)
Group Counseling (3 credit hours)
Counseling Diverse Populations (3 credit hours)

B. Research/Appraisal - 6 Credit Hours
EDUC 512
EDUC 549

Data Collection and Analysis (3 credit hours)
Applied Measurement Techniques (3 credit
hours)

C. Helping Relationships - 12 Credit Hours
EDUC 624
EDUC 629
EDUC 650**
and
EDUC 652
OR
EDUC 651**

Basic Counseling Skills
(3 credit hours)
Practicum in School Counseling (3 credit hours)
Elementary School Counseling Internship I (3 credit
hours)
Elementary School Counseling Internship II (3
credit hours)
Secondary School Counseling Internship I (3 credit
hours)

and
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�EDUC 653

Secondary School Counseling Internship II (3 credit
hours)

D. Elective - 3 Credit Hours
Approval of the 3 credit hour course elective must
be documented by the student’s faculty advisor.
* Students who have completed an upper division course in one of
these areas may request to substitute approved electives for one or
more of these courses. Appropriate documentation is required.
**The internship (i.e., Internship I and II) in school counseling
consists of 16 weeks of full-time placement and a total of 600 clock
hours. Internships cannot be completed while working full-time
in an occupation other than school counseling. Internships may
be arranged with the faculty advisor to be completed during two
sequential academic semesters. Students choosing to complete an
internship in one semester, register for both Internship I and II
(i.e., either EDUC 650 and EDUC 652 or EDUC 651 and EDUC
653) while students completing an internship in two semesters, first
register for Internship I one semester and Internship II the following
semester.

Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling Curriculum:
The Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling Curriculum is based
on 48 credit hours of study as follows. Individuals interested in
pursuing a graduate certificate in Student Affairs which can refer
to page 107.

Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling Core15 Credit Hours
EDUC—537 Student Development Services in Higher Education
Three Credit Hours
Overview of the historical development of the counseling and
student affairs profession, as well as legal and ethical codes, and
skills needed in the profession. (for Student Affairs major, this
course replaces EDUC 515, Introduction to the Counseling
Profession.)
EDUC 538—Theories of Student Development in Higher
Education
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of theories of student
development in higher education as it applies to the cognitive and
psychosocial development of students and the influence of the
college environment.
EDUC 539—Higher Education Administration
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of the process of organizing
the personnel and financial resources needed to effectively meet
student development and institutional goals and objectives.
This course will introduce students to basic human and fiscal
management concepts and skills.
EDUC 613 —Foundations of American Higher Education
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the historical, political,
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sociological, and philosophical foundations of higher education.
Emphasis is on the complex relationship between society and
higher education. Issues regarding race, class, gender, and culture
within the educational system are addressed in the context of
fostering educational opportunity and ameliorating inequalities.
An historical context also is established which allows for critical
examination of events, individuals, and ideas that have influenced
the development of higher education in the United States.
Through an integration of knowledge in the foundations of
education, the course prepares reflective decision makers who can
critically examine various schools of philosophical thought and
political issues related to higher education.
EDUC 622—Critical Multicultural Issues in Higher Education
Three Credit Hours
A study of contemporary issues/trends internal and external to
work within higher education system, focusing on the status,
programming needs, and legal and ethical concerns of racial
minorities, persons with disabilities, different lifestyle orientations,
and adult learners on college/university campuses.

Counselor Education Core - 33 Credit Hours
A. Foundations - 15 Credit Hours
EDUC 550:
Career Counseling and Development
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 551:
Counseling Theories and Practice
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 552:
Group Counseling (3 credit hours)
EDUC 561:
Counseling Diverse Populations (3 credit hours)
EDUC 562:
Legal &amp; Ethical Leadership Issues in Education
(3 credit hours)
B. Research/Appraisal - 6 Credit Hours
EDUC 512:
Data Collection and Analysis
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 549:
Applied Measurement Techniques
(3 credit hours)
C. Helping Relationships - 12 Credit Hours
EDUC 624:
Basic Counseling Skills (3 credit hours)
EDUC 634:
Practicum in Student Affairs and College
Counseling (3 credit hours)
EDUC 655:** Internship I in Student Affairs and College
Counseling (3 credit hours)
EDUC 656:** Internship II in Student Affairs and College
Counseling (3 credit hours)
** The internship in Student Affairs consists of 16 weeks of
full-time placements and a total of 600 clock hours. Internships
may be arranged with the faculty advisor to be completed during
two sequential academic semesters or both courses may be taken
concurrently in one semester.
Four Additional Special Topics Courses for Seeking Licensed
Professional Counselor (LPC) - 12 Credit Hours
EDUC ____:
Elective approved by faculty advisor
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 567:
Assessment of Abnormal
Behavior (3 credit hours)
EDUC 568:
DSM-IV-TR (3 credit hours)
PSYC 500:
Human Growth and Development
(3 credit hours)

�Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
School Counseling students completing the program meet the
majority of curriculum requirements through the South Carolina
Board of Examiners for the Licensure of Professional Counselors,
Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists
for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and for certification as
a National Certified Counselor (NCC) by the National Board for
Certified Counselors (NBCC). Requirements for LPC and NCC
include additional graduate coursework in psychopathology and
assessment and treatment of psychopathology, an additional 2000
clinical hours (including 150 supervision hours) over a two year
period, approved supervision, and successful performance on the
National Counselor Examination for licensure and certification. The
Citadel School of Education offers two courses during the summer
that meet the psychopathology and assessment and treatment of
psychopathology course requirements: These courses are EDUC 568:
DSM-IV-TR (diagnosis) and EDUC-567: Assessment of Abnormal
Behavior (assessment and treatment of psychopathology).

Division of Counselor Education Handbook
All prospective and enrolled School Counseling and College
Student Affairs Specialists students are expected to read the
latest edition of The Citadel, School of Education, Division of
Counselor Education Handbook online at: http://www.citadel.
edu/education/academic_programs/counseling.html under
“Program Information.”

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�Master of Education in Literacy
Education
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. Jennifer L. Altieri, 843-953-3162
jennifer.altieri@citadel.edu
Dr. Stephenie M. Hewett, 843-953-5019
stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Dan Ouzts, 843-953-5201
dan.ouzts@citadel.edu

Admission Requirements:
1.
2.

3.

Mission Statement:
Through quality field experiences and a strong theoretical
foundation, candidates who pursue this degree develop a
comprehensive knowledge of the field of literacy education. This
understanding parallels the school’s vision of creating “principled
educational leaders who are knowledgeable, reflective, and ethical
professionals.”
The general goals and objectives of the program are:
1. A knowledge and mastery of all aspects of the literacy
process;
2. A knowledge of those skills necessary to select,
administer, and interpret informal and formal
assessments used to examine children’s and adolescents
literacy strengths and weaknesses;
3. A knowledge of the abilities and skills which enhance
a wholesome teacher- student-parent relationship in
working with students identified as at-risk readers in
order to develop a case study;
4. A knowledge of those skills necessary to recognize and
accommodate for individual differences in literacy
instruction;
5. A knowledge of how to plan, supervise, and enhance
programs as a reading consultant;
6. A knowledge of and ability to demonstrate effective
literacy instructional strategies;
7. A knowledge of communicating information about
literacy;
8. A knowledge of the relationship of literacy skills to
subject-matter content areas;
9. A knowledge of significant research conducted in literacy
education; and
10. A knowledge of a broad range of children’s and
adolescent literature and how to incorporate this
literature into the classroom.
11. A knowledge of how to effectively support and mentor
educators and serve as a literacy leader.

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4.
5.

6.

Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall room 101.
Applicants must have a 2.50 overall undergraduate grade
point average in order to be accepted into the Master of
Education in Literacy Education program. Applicants
with less than a 2.5 undergraduate GPR may appeal to
The Admission, Retention, and Certification Committee.
The Committee’s recommendation regarding this appeal
will be forwarded to the Dean of the School of Education
for final action.
An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university.
Submit a valid teaching certificate issued by South
Carolina or another state.
The minimum acceptable score is a score of 396 on the
MAT or 900 on the GRE (Current within five years of
application). Candidates who score between 380 and
395 on the MAT or 750-899 on the GRE may apply
for provisional status. After enrolling for one semester
under provisional status, completing 6 hours and earning
a 3.50 GPA, the candidate may be considered as degree
seeking provided all other requirements are met. Regular
admission status is granted upon completion of college
requirements, respective program requirements, and
review by department.
Candidate must be in good standing with the State Board
of Education at the time of acceptance.

Note: Course work taken prior to official program admission
or course work taken in other programs does not count toward
the Master of Education in Literacy Education program/degree
without written approval from the faculty advisor and the Dean.

Program Requirements:
The Master of Education in Literacy Education is a 36-hour
program, consisting of 2 professional core requirements and 10
literacy courses. A program of study which details the degree
requirements is completed by the student and the advisor. The
candidate for the Master of Education in Literacy Education
degree must satisfactorily complete the Praxis II, exam number
0204: Teaching Reading. Additionally, candidates will be required
to complete a program completion portfolio prior to graduation.
Recommendation and verification for certification are completed
by the School of Education upon graduation and a passing score
on the Praxis II.
Recommendation for certification as Literacy Teacher in South
Carolina requires two years teaching experience. Recommendation
for certification as Literacy Coach in South Carolina requires
five years teaching experience. Upon completion of coursework,
a satisfactory score on the Praxis II, and the requisite years of
teaching experiences, a candidate completing the MEd in Literacy
Education is recommended for certification as both Literacy
Teacher and Literacy Coach provided the candidate already
possesses a valid teaching certificate in the state of South Carolina.

�Required Program:
All courses must be taken in sequence as laid out in the program
of study.
Professional Core Requirements-6 semester hours
EDUC-536 Educational Psychology
And select one course from the following:
EDUC-512 Data Collection and Analysis
EDUC-549 Applied Measurement Techniques
Professional Educational Specialization-30 semester hours
EDUC-570 Developing Literacy Knowledge with At Risk
Readers
EDUC-588 Developing Literacy Skills PreK-Grade 5
EDUC-589 Methods and Materials for Developing
Literacy Skills
EDUC-590 Literacy Assessment and Instruction
EDUC-591 Practicum in Literacy Education
EDUC-592 Teaching Reading in the Middle and High School
Content Areas
EDUC-594 Internship in Literacy Education
EDUC-608 Literature for Children and Adolescents
EDUC-642 Coaching in Literacy Education
EDUC-643 Action Research in Literacy Coaching

Course Descriptions:
EDUC-500—Foundations of American Education
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the historical, political,
sociological, and philosophical foundations of education. Emphasis
is on the complex relationship between society and school. Issues
regarding race, class, gender, and culture within the educational system
are addressed in the context of fostering educational opportunity and
ameliorating inequalities. An historical context also is established
which allows for critical examination of events, individuals, and ideas
that have influenced the development of education in the United
States. Through an integration of knowledge in the foundations
of education, the course prepares reflective decision-makers who
can critically examine various schools of philosophical thought and
political issues related to education.

EDUC-501—Methods and Materials of Middle and High School
Teaching
Three Credit Hours
Study of the aims, methods, and materials employed in middle &amp; high
schools; organization of subject matter; motivation and direction of
learning; development of attitudes, appreciations, and ideas; classroom
presentation of formal materials; conducting informal activities;
provision for individual differences; measurement of educational
outcomes; and enhancement of personal and professional growth. The
focus of the course is the application of the learner-centered conceptual
base in the process of teaching their discipline specialty. A. English; B.
Biology; C. Social Studies; D. Mathematics. A passing score on the
PRAXIS II must be achieved upon completion of this class.

EDUC-504—Teaching in the Middle School
Three Credit Hours
This course surveys the current practices in middle schools in terms of
objectives, methods, and materials. The student is involved in practical
application of these practices as they relate to the organization of
subject matter, the motivation of pupils, the achievement of learning
outcomes, and the evaluation of learning experiences.

EDUC-505—Individual Instruction
Three Credit Hours
Emphasis upon current approaches and strategies utilized in the
individualized programs in the classrooms. Management systems
essential to individualized instruction will be emphasized.

EDUC-508—Remedial Strategies in Reading and Language
Arts
Three Credit Hours
A course for practicing educators which analyzes varying strategies for
helping the problem learner primarily in the literacy areas of reading
and the language arts. The course covers techniques at all grade levels
and reviews the literature as to teaching effectiveness. Case studies
are required.

EDUC-512—Data Collection and Analysis
Three Credit Hours
Coursework designed to introduce the graduate student to quantitative
methods to include construction of assessment instruments, analysis,
and interpretation of quantitative data. Students will be required
to develop minimum competence in use of microcomputers for
descriptive statistical analyses and word processing. Emphasis will be
placed on the development of skills in critical analysis of literature
relating to effective schools. This ability to analyze research data should
result in improved by professional performance.

EDUC-513—Teaching of Social Studies
Three Credit Hours
Organization, methods, and procedures for teaching social studies,
including history, in the secondary and middle schools.

EDUC-514—The Exceptional Child in the School
Three Credit Hours
Coursework is designed as an introduction for students with
little or no background or experience in special education, and is
appropriate for students from various fields as well as for those who
anticipate further study and future careers in special education. An
interdisciplinary approach is used in the study of learning and behavior
characteristics of exceptional children and youth. There is a focus on
cause, identification, and educational and community programs for
exceptional individuals.

EDUC-515—Introduction to the Counseling Profession
Three Credit Hours
Overview and orientation to counseling profession including history,
roles, functions, settings, specialties, organizations, credentialing,
ethical, legal, and professional issues.

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�EDUC-516—Research Design

EDUC-524—Techniques of School Supervision

Three Credit Hours
Research Design is intended for those students who will be
conducting and producing research studies. The course examines
the various descriptive and experimental models for data analysis (in
the behavioral sciences), with emphasis placed on the fundamentals
of planning and inferential statistical techniques.
Prerequisite: EDUC-517 or equivalent.

Three Credit Hours
Coursework examines the criteria needed for effective school
supervision at all levels. Administrative candidates explore the
technical and interpersonal skills, functions and knowledge required
to effectively evaluate faculty and staff.

EDUC-517—Statistics in Education and Psychology
Three Credit Hours
A course to provide skill in treatment of research data including
descriptive and inferential statistics. Some experience with analysis of
published statistical research in the fields of education and psychology
will be provided.

EDUC-520—Professional Internship
Six Credit Hours
A supervised clinical teaching experience conducted in a public
school. This is a full-time, entire semester internship. Each student
also attends evening seminars. This last course in the MAT sequence
requires an Application: for fall semester, April 1, for spring, October
1. Application forms are available in the Department of Education.
Prerequisite: all other program of studies requirements. Passing scores
on the PRAXIS II specialty area examinations are required before
enrollment in this course.

EDUC-521—Program Planning, Management, and
Evaluation in School Counseling
Three Credit Hours
The purpose of the course is to prepare school counselors to work
within elementary and secondary school systems. A model for
planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive
guidance and counseling program with emphasis on student
development and competencies will be presented. The school
guidance counselor’s role and function will be discussed as a balance
of responsive services, systems support, individual planning, and
guidance curriculum. Students will develop resources, classroom
guidance curricula and group counseling materials that they can use in
their fieldwork experiences and in the initial stages of their careers.
Prerequisite: EDUC-515

EDUC-522—Critical Educational Issues in a
Multicultural Society
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes a study of contemporary issues/trends, internal
and external to elementary and secondary school systems which
impacts on the learner. The course is designed to encourage students
to examine issues/trends within the context of their present and
future career interests.

EDUC-525—Transition to the Profession
Three Credit Hours
This course is for candidates seeking SC teacher certification. The
purpose is to provide each candidate an opportunity to demonstrate
his/her ability through successful completion of all ADEPT written
materials, reflections and a professional portfolio. (Must be taken
concurrently with Student Teaching Internship - EDUC 520).

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EDUC-527—Finance and Business Management
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes procedures and problems relating to financing
public education, theory of taxation, types of taxes, practices of
education finance, federal, state, and local support of education,
budget procedures, financial accounting, purchasing, insurance,
inventories, and school maintenance.

EDUC-528—School Administration
Three Credit Hours
Coursework is designed for school personnel preparing for
administrative positions. The course involves a study of the basic
concepts involved in planning, organizing, managing, and evaluating
public schools.

EDUC-529—Micro-Computer and School Management
Three Credit Hours
Coursework is designed for practicing and prospective educational
administrators that presents current technology in using computers
in such areas as record keeping, pupil scheduling, data collection and
analysis, and the evaluation and instructional programs.

EDUC-531—Principles of Elementary Curriculum
Development
Three Credit Hours
Coursework focuses on the study of underlying principles of
curriculum development and organization including curriculum
evaluations and current issues and trends in the subject fields.
Attention is given to the learner-centered decisions teachers,
administrators, and others educators must make about elementary
curriculum.

EDUC-532—Principles of Middle or High Curriculum
Development
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the study of underlying principles of curriculum
development and organization including curriculum evaluations and
current issues and trends in the subject areas. Attention is given to
the learner-centered decisions teachers, administrators, and others
educators must make about secondary curriculum.

EDUC-535—Organizational Theory and Behavior
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes a study of the school organization as a social
system, supervision and curriculum, control, authority, change,
planning strategies, and organizational dynamics.

EDUC-536—Educational Psychology
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to educational psychology
and explores the process of learning throughout the life span.
Emphasis is placed on the application of psychological concepts,

�theoretical principles, and research findings to the planning and
implementation of effective instructional strategies in the classroom.
Moreover, through this course graduate students who are preparing
for employment in the field of education are acquainted with many
facets of the teacher’s role in the teaching/learning process. Class
discussions, activities, and field experience focus on the connection
between theory and practice and provide students with opportunities
to apply psychological principles and solve practical problems for
personal and professional growth.

EDUC-540—Integrative Foundations and Teaching in American
Education
Five Credit Hours
This first pre-professional block format course provides an introduction
to the historical, political, sociological, and philosophical foundations
of education as well as methods and materials of teaching middle &amp;
high school. The integrated approach includes learner similarities
and differences, motivation and direction of learning, provision
for individual differences, measurement of educational outcomes,
organization of subject matter, legal issues, and enhancement of
personal and professional growth. Learner-centered in nature, this
course is intended to begin the process of developing professional
educational leaders. 35 hours of field experience is required for
this course. During the field experience, the teacher candidate will
observe, assist and teach in a secondary school setting under the
supervision of a classroom teacher who is certified in the candidate’s
chosen content area.

EDUC-541—Integrative Educational Psychology and Exceptional
Child
Five Credit Hours
This second pre-professional block format course provides an
introduction to educational psychology and exceptional children.
In the course, teacher candidates will explore the process of learning
throughout the life span with emphasis on both normal development
and exceptionalities. Emphasis is placed on the application of
psychological concepts, theoretical principles, and research findings to
the planning and implementation of effective instructional strategies
in the classroom so that all children can learn. Teacher candidates will
also explore cause, identification, and educational and community
programs for exceptional individuals. 20 hours of field experience
is required for this course. During field experiences for this course,
the teacher candidate will have the opportunity to observe and work
in a variety of settings with students who have normal development
and students who have exceptionalities.

EDUC-542—Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle and High
School Content Areas Through Applied Research
Five Credit Hours
This third pre-professional block format course is designed for the
middle school and high school teacher emphasizing pupil diagnosis of
reading and writing skills followed by instructional decision making
directed toward a balanced teaching approach. Quantitative and
qualitative methods of research including construction of assessment
instruments, analysis, and interpretation of data will be integrated into
the course content. Students will be required to develop minimum
competence in use of microcomputers for descriptive statistical analyses
and word processing. Emphasis will be placed on the development of

skills in critical analysis for instructional improvement. 20 hours of
field experience is required for this course. During field experiences,
teacher candidates will use a research approach to focus on assisting
middle and/or high school student(s) improve their literacy skills in
the teacher candidate’s chosen content areas.

EDUC-549—Applied Measurement Techniques
Three Credit Hours
Students will examine and utilize tests and other evaluation techniques
in counseling, in educational planning, in curriculum assessment, and
in school-wide testing programs. Controversial issues in measurement
will be appraised in the context of basic principles and actual use.

EDUC-550—Career Counseling and Development
Three Credit Hours
Students will learn foundational career development theories, the
usefulness of career inventories, and the current trends in career
counseling for adults and school-age children. In addition, students
will practice and demonstrate competency in career counseling.
Prerequisite: EDUC-549 and EDUC-551

EDUC-551—Counseling Theories and Practice
Three Credit Hours
Overview of selected approaches to counseling theory and practice.
Prerequisite: EDUC-515

EDUC-552—Group Counseling
Three Credit Hours
Overview of selected approaches to group guidance and counseling
theory and practice.
Prerequisite: EDUC-551

EDUC-561—Counseling Diverse Populations
Three Credit Hours
Designed to provide an overview of human behavior including
diversity and cultural pluralism. Multicultural theories and models
of counseling and consulting are presented and examined.

EDUC-562—Legal &amp; Ethical Leadership Issues in Education
Three Credit Hours
This course examines goals and objectives of professional
organizations, codes of ethics, legal considerations, standards of
preparation, certification, licensing, role identity of counselors and
other personnel services specialists, and fee structures, and the impact
of fees on the counseling relationship.

EDUC-566—Seminar in Teaching Strategies for Middle School
and High School Teachers
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to provide middle school and school secondary
teachers with practical concepts, competencies, and cooperative
experiences in interdisciplinary unit teaching. Emphasis will be
given to such instructional concepts as team planning, diagnosis, and
strategies. Interdisciplinary units will be constructed and evaluated
within the experience.

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�EDUC-570—Developing Literacy Knowledge with At Risk
Readers
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the nature, problems, and learning needs of at-risk readers,
the course provides participants with information and techniques
necessary for appropriate instructional decisions and actions.

EDUC-585—Independent Research
Three Credit Hours
A supervised research project in an area related to the student’s
major would be completed. A formal presentation to a panel of three
faculties who evaluate the project will be required. With the approval
of major advisor and graduate dean, this course may be repeated once
for additional credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and submission of a research
prospectus.

EDUC-587—Special Topics in Education
Three Credit Hours
A course designed for the intensive study of a current problem in
the field of education. The instructional design will emphasize field
research and applied practice. No more than 6 credit hours under
this listing can be credited toward a degree program.

EDUC-588—Developing Literacy Skills Pre K-Grade 5
Three Credit Hours
A foundational course designed to focus on developing literacy skills
from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The developmental process
of literacy growth along with techniques for teaching phonemic
awareness, word recognition, vocabulary, and comprehension skills
will be explored.

EDUC-589—Methods and Materials for Developing Literacy
Skills
Three Credit Hours
Specific methods of literacy instruction will be studied and
demonstrated along with analysis and evaluation of a wide variety of
materials used in literacy instruction.

EDUC-590—Literacy Assessment and Instruction
Three Credit Hours
A course examining and providing practice with formal and informal
assessments used to target children’s literacy strengths and identify
areas needing improvement. Participants will assess one child and
plan corrective instruction based on the assessment results.
Prerequisite: EDUC-588 or EDUC-589

EDUC-591—Practicum in Literacy Education
Three Credit Hours
A field-based course in which each candidate engages in the supervised
teaching of an individual student. Candidates synthesize the
knowledge they have gained in the program to demonstrate ability
to appropriately assess and instruct a student at that student’s level
of literacy instruction. A case study approach is used.
Prerequisite: EDUC-590. An application for practicum and
satisfactory score on Praxis II must be on file. Also, applicants must
have a cleared background check on file with the S.C. Department of
Education. Practicum applications are due the last Friday of January
for the Fall semester practicum.
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EDUC-592— Teaching Reading and Writing in the Middle and
High School—Content Areas
Three Credit Hours
A course designed for the middle school and high school
teacher emphasizing pupil diagnosis followed by instructional
decision making directed toward a balanced teaching approach.
Candidates focus on literacy skills while teaching the subject
matter of the secondary content areas.
EDUC-594—Internship in Literacy Education
Three Credit Hours
A field-based course in which each candidate engages in the supervised
teaching of small groups of students. Candidates synthesize the
knowledge they have gained in the program to demonstrate ability to
appropriately assess and instruct a group of students at each student’s
level of literacy instruction.
Prerequisites: EDUC 591 and EDUC 512 or 549. An application for
practicum and satisfactory score on Praxis II must be on file. Also,
applicants must have a cleared background check on file with the
S.C. Department of Education. Practicum applications are due the
last Friday of January for the Fall semester practicum.

EDUC-596—Analysis of Literacy Research
Three Credit Hours
An in-depth analysis of significant literacy studies is provided. Analysis
is directed toward reviewing, exploring, and evaluating the research
techniques and findings.
Prerequisite: 12 Hours of Literacy Coursework

EDUC-597—Supervision of Student Teachers
Three Credit Hours
A course in supervision for master teachers, department heads,
and college teachers with supervisory responsibilities in teacher
education.

EDUC-598—Curriculum Project
Three Credit Hours
Coursework is designed as a capstone to the program in Curriculum
and Instruction. The student will be required to develop a curriculum
project ultimately to be implemented in the student’s classroom or
school. This written project will require a review of existing literature
and a presentation of the results to peers and professor.
Prerequisite: EDUC 531 or EDUC 532

EDUC-599—Supervision of School Literacy Programs
Three Credit Hours
A course designed primarily for principals, supervisors, and reading
consultants. Included is the study of the nature and functions of
supervision for literacy programs; supervisory techniques; the role of
the principal, supervisor, and reading consultant in the improvement
of instruction; administration of a literacy program; and other cognate
problems and issues.
Prerequisite: 12 Hours of Literacy Coursework

EDUC-600—Professional Negotiations
Three Credit Hours
Coursework emphasizes knowledge and improvement in the various
education associations. The student will become acquainted with
forces and trends influencing collective negotiations; principles,
concepts, and theory relevant to negotiations; negotiation skills; and
relevant literature and research.

�EDUC-601—Principles of School Law

EDUC-612—Seminar in School Law

Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes constitutional, statutory, case, and common
law bases of school administration and the study of legal provisions
and principles relating to education with an emphasis on research
and analysis.

Three Credit Hours
Coursework provides updates on legal issues and decisions related
to teaching and the administration of public schools including
current laws and regulations pertaining to public schools in South
Carolina.
Prerequisite: EDUC-601

EDUC-602—Staff Personnel Administration
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the study of personnel policies and practices
as they relate to recruitment, selection, orientation, employment,
promotion, evaluation, in-service development, morale, dismissal,
retirement, and teacher-administrator relationships.

EDUC-603—School Plant Seminar
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the study of problems and policies of the school
plant, such as population studies, educational planning, school
building standards, materials and uses, rating, and public relations.
Discussion of innovative plans and construction as well as visits to
new schools will be made.

EDUC-605—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
This course will offer students an opportunity to acquire deeper
knowledge of thought and practice in the major field of emphasis.
Each student must develop a plan of independent study at the outset
and file the completed study at the end of the semester
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and Dean of School of
Education.

EDUC-606—The Superintendency and School Organization
Three Credit Hours
Coursework emphasizes the principles of central school administration
and the structural organization of public education and the
responsibilities and authority of school boards, superintendents, and
principals and the relationships between them.

EDUC-608—Literature for Children and Adolescents
Three Credit Hours
A survey of literature for children. Appreciation and enjoyment
of noteworthy books including award winners and multicultural
literature will be the focus of instruction. The ability to effectively
use a variety of texts with children throughout the school program
will be emphasized.

EDUC-610—Seminar on School Improvement
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the process of designing, implementing, and
evaluating a school climate improvement program which includes
mutual efforts by staff and students to formulate and attain school
goals. Emphasis will be placed on effective school research.

EDUC-611—Staff Development and Evaluation
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses on designing staff development and evaluation
systems to enhance effectiveness of school personnel.

EDUC-614—Seminar in Educational Administration
Three Credit Hours
Coursework explores various theories and their impact on
administration and the organization. Emphasis will be placed on
behavioral science theories drawn from historical, philosophical,
and sociological works applied to the administrative process.

EDUC-616—Political Process of Public Education
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the study of the process by which education
public policy decisions are made, authority and responsibility, power
and influence, public policy, methods of determining power structure,
superintendency, and roles and tasks that includes attention to school
community relations.

EDUC-619—Assessment of School Programs
Three Credit Hours
Coursework provides theoretical and applied analysis of the procedures
and techniques involved in designing and implementing evaluation
and assessment studies of total school programs. Attention will be
given to accreditation procedures, minimum standards, legislative
requirements, as well as the assessment of instructional outcomes.
EDUC-620—Systems Planning and Management for Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to apply systems theory to real educational
situations. Setting and implementing goals and objectives, using
various management techniques and tools, and then applying general
management principles and practices constitute the instructional
content.
EDUC-624—Basic Counseling Skills
Three Credit Hours
Systematic development of skills essential to enter practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC-551
EDUC-629—Practicum in School Counseling
Three Credit Hours
Supervised counseling experience in which student serves as counselor
in school setting for a minimum of 100 clock hours.
Prerequisites: EDUC-624
EDUC-632, 633—Internship: School Superintendency
Three Credit Hours
Coursework provides supervised field studies and experiences in
central office administration.
Prerequisite: Passing PRAXISII score results on file at The Citadel
and permission of advisor.

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�EDUC-642—Coaching in Literacy Education
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the role of literacy coaching (K12). Students learn to provide support for teachers and the school
community as a whole. As part of this class, students will create a
professional development presentation and lead a teacher inquiry
group on a topic related to literacy. This course will include topics
related to modeling instruction, observing and providing feedback,
and creating a literacy plan for a classroom or school.
Prerequisite: 12 Hours of Literacy Coursework
EDUC-643—Action Research in Literacy Coaching
Three Credit Hours
In this course, students learn to improve literacy coaching through
action research. Participants identify an issue or problem related to
literacy instruction, propose a research plan, collect and analyze data,
and interpret and present the results in written and oral formats.
Through their own teacher research, participants are able to influence
classroom practice and improve the literacy instruction in schools.
Prerequisite: 12 Hours of Literacy Coursework
EDUC-650—Elementary School Counseling Internship
Three Credit Hours
Supervised field experience of 300 clock hours in which student serves
as counselor in school setting.
Prerequisite: EDUC-629 &amp; permission of Advisor
EDUC-651—Secondary Counseling Internship I
Three Credit Hours
Supervised field experience of 300 clock hours in which student serves
as counselor in school setting.
Prerequisite: EDUC-629 &amp; permission of Advisor
EDUC-652—Elementary School Counseling Internship II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC-650 and permission from advisor. May be
taken concurrently with EDUC-650.
EDUC-653—Secondary School Counseling Internship II
Prerequisite: EDUC-651 and permission from advisor. May be
taken concurrently with EDUC-651.
EDUC-661—Internship in Elementary Administration I
(fall/spring/summer)
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes supervised field studies and experiences in
elementary school administration.
Prerequisites: Passing PRAXIS II score results on file at the Citadel
Graduate College and permission of advisor.
EDUC-662—Internship in Elementary Administration II
(fall, spring, summer)
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes supervised field studies and experiences in
elementary administration.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of EDUC 661 and permission
of advisor.

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EDUC-663—Internship Middle and High Administration I
(fall, spring, summer)
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes supervised field studies and experiences in
secondary school administration.
Prerequisites: Passing PRAXIS II score results on file at the Citadel
Graduate College and permission of advisor.
EDUC-664—Internship in Middle and High Administration II
(fall, spring, summer)
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes supervised field studies and experiences in
secondary school administration.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of EDUC-663 and permission
of advisor.

�School of Humanities
&amp; Social Sciences
Master of Arts:
• English
• History
• Psychology: Clinical
Counseling
• Social Science
Specialist in Education:
• School Psychology

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�Master of Arts in English
7.

Department of English, 843-953-5068
Dr. James M. Hutchisson, hutchissonj@citadel.edu

Mission:
The Citadel and the College of Charleston offer a joint Master
of Arts degree in English. The thirty-six hour program, with a
thesis option, provides advanced course work in British literature,
American literature, English language, and composition and
rhetoric. The program is designed to attract qualified holders
of the baccalaureate degree, whether recent college graduates,
English teachers, or others interested in pursuing graduate studies
in English. A Joint Program Committee, comprised of faculty
members from each institution, oversees admissions, course
scheduling, comprehensive examinations, degree certification,
and other matters related to the management of the program.
Diplomas and other official documents indicate that the program
is a joint endeavor and include the names of both institutions.

Admissions Requirements:
1.

2.

3.

4.
5.

6.

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Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
Submit to the CGC office official transcript(s)
directly from each institution of higher learning
attended, including documentation of graduation
from an accredited four-year college or university. The
transcript(s) should be sent directly from the institutions
attended to the CGC office. Applicants are expected to
have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5 on a
4.0 scale and a 3.0 in the major.
Submit at least two letters of recommendation from
former professors or immediate supervisors in recent
employment. Each referee should be as specific as
possible in addressing the applicant’s academic ability,
motivation, and ability to complete a graduate degree.
Submit a two-page statement about educational goals and
interest in a graduate program in English.
Submit a writing sample that demonstrates an ability to
perform literary analysis and conduct research. Typically
this requirement can be met by submitting a research
paper prepared for an advanced undergraduate English
course.
Submit an official copy of scores from the general test of
the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT). (Applicants who do not have
an undergraduate degree in English are also required
to take the GRE advanced test in literature.) The test
scores must date from the past five years. Applicants
are expected to have a composite GRE verbal and
quantitative score of at least 1000 and a 4 on the writing

assessment section. Those taking the MAT should have a
score of at least 400.
An applicant who does not meet the minimum GPA
and/or test score expectations or who does not have
sufficient undergraduate background in English may
be allowed, upon making a written request to the
Joint Program Committee, to pursue course work as a
provisional student. Upon completing nine semester
hours with a minimum GPA of 3.25 the student will be
eligible for degree-seeking status.

Application Deadlines
The Joint Program Committee will consider completed
applications for the regular degree program on the following dates:
Fall:
May 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: April 1
Applications will be considered year round for non-degree
students.

Program Requirements:
The Master of Arts is conferred upon those candidates who
successfully complete an approved program of study consisting of at
least 36 semester hours of graduate credit with a cumulative GPA of
3.0. Specific requirements are listed below:
Thesis Option:
• British Literature before 1800, 6 hours
• British Literature after 1800, 6 hours
• American Literature, 6 hours
• Seminar (English 700), 3 hours
• Electives, 9 hours
• Thesis and Oral Defense of Thesis 6 hours
• Demonstration of competency in one foreign language
• Comprehensive Examination
Non-thesis Option:
Same as above, except that the thesis is deleted and the
number of elective hours is eighteen.
Notes:
• At least nine hours must be taken at each campus.
• English 700 satisfies the seminar requirement and may also
be used to satisfy a core requirement in British or American
literature, depending on the topic.
• Electives will normally be graduate courses in English.
Other courses will be considered on a case-by-case basis by
the Joint Program Committee.
• No more than nine hours of English 698 (3), 699 (3), and
701 (6) in any combination may count toward the required
36 hours.
• Students may demonstrate their competency in a foreign
language by completing two years or their equivalent of
college-level study in a single foreign language with an
average grade of C or higher: or completing, with a grade
of B or higher, English 517: Old English Language. The
foreign language requirement must be met before a student
can take the comprehensive examination.
• The comprehensive examination is prepared and

�administered by the Joint Program Committee and is taken
by all candidates after the completion of at least 27 hours
of coursework. Copies of all previous examinations are
available on the websites of both English departments.

Concentration in African American Literature:
In 2004 an African American Literature Concentration was
added to the Master of Arts degree program. The fifteen hour (15)
concentration, with a thesis option, offers advanced course work in
African American literature, independent study courses for further
exploration into an African American literature topic, and cross
disciplinary opportunities with courses in other departments that
have a central concern with African American literature. Students
opting to add a concentration in African American literature must
meet the normal requirements for the M.A. In addition, they must
complete one of these two courses of study:
Standard Option:
• 9 hours of African American literature (any combination
of 535, 570, 571, and 573)
• 3 hours of study of an African American topic in another
discipline, as approved by the graduate director
• 3 hours of study in an African American topic, such as
an independent study or internship, as approved by the
graduate director
Thesis Option:
• 6 hours of African American literature (any combination
of 535, 570, 571, 572, and 573)
• 3 hours of study of an African American topic in another
discipline, as approved by the graduate director
• 6 hours of thesis on an African American topic
Notes:
• A student may substitute 3 hours of independent study on
an African-American topic (as approved by the graduate
director) for any 3 hours of coursework.
• Students taking this concentration may apply only one of
their African American literature courses to the six hour
American literature requirement of the M.A.

Course Descriptions:
ENGL-500—Old and Middle English Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of Beowulf, other Old English poems, and Old English
prose in translation; includes such Middle English works as Sir
Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, Piers Plowman, the Ancrene Riwle,
The Owl and the Nightingale, and other romances, lyrics, and drama.
(Chaucer is excluded.)

ENGL-501—Chaucer
Three Credit Hours
A study of Chaucer’s language, art, and cultural milieu through the
reading of Troilus and Criseyde, the Canterbury Tales, and many of
the shorter works.

ENGL-502—Shakespeare
Three Credit Hours
A comprehensive study of Shakespeare’s art, including an intensive
reading of several plays and appropriate attention to the primary
critical approaches.

ENGL-503—English Drama to 1642
Three Credit Hours
A study of English drama from its origins in the Middle Ages,
through the predecessors and contemporaries of Shakespeare, and
on to the closing of the theatres in 1642.

ENGL-504—Poetry and Prose of the English Renaissance
Three Credit Hours
Non-dramatic poetry and prose of the sixteenth and early
seventeenth centuries, with emphasis on the major authors
(Spenser, Sidney, Marlowe, Jonson, Donne, and Herbert) and on
the major literary types.

ENGL-505—Milton
Three Credit Hours
A study of the major poetry, selected prose, and selected minor
poems with emphasis on Paradise Lost.

ENGL-506—Restoration and Eighteenth Century Drama
Three Credit Hours
A study of such important dramatists of the period as Otway,
Etherege, Wycherley, Dryden, Congreve, Vanbrugh, Farquhar,
Goldsmith, and Sheridan.

ENGL-507—Poetry and Prose of the Restoration and
Eighteenth Century
Three Credit Hours
A study of Dryden, Swift, Pope, Johnson, Blake, and other
important poets and prose writers of the period.

ENGL-509—Romantic Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of Romantic writings of the early nineteenth century, with
special emphasis on Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, and
Keats.

ENGL-510—Victorian Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of English literature from 1832 to 1900 in major writers
such as Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, Carlyle, Swinburne, and
Rosetti.

ENGL-512—Literature of the U.S. South
Three Credit Hours
A study of selected texts, both canonical and lesser-known, by and
about residents of the U.S. South. The course will emphasize
works produced since 1900 and will explore some of the recurring
themes often associated with the region: race, class, family, and
place; land, labor, and the pastoral ideal; nostalgia, history, and the
global South.

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�ENGL-516—Continental Literature

ENGL-528—American Fiction: 1900 to 1945

Three Credit Hours
A study of European literature in translation since the Renaissance,
including works by such authors as Cervantes, Moliere, Racine,
Goethe, Stendhal, Balzac, Tolstoy, Dostoyevski, and important
writers of the twentieth century.

Three Credit Hours
A study of the novels and short stories of major American writers
of the early twentieth century, including such figures as Fitzgerald,
Hemingway, Faulkner, and Stein.

ENGL-529—American Fiction: 1945 to the Present
ENGL-517, 518—Special Topics in Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of a special author, period, topic, or problem in literature
which is outside the routine offerings of the department. The
subject for each course will be announced.

ENGL-520—A Survey of World Literature I
Three Credit Hours
Masterpieces of world literature in translation from the beginnings
to around 1650 with special attention to the philosophical content
and the development of literary forms.

ENGL-521—A Survey of World Literature II
Three Credit Hours
Masterpieces of world literature in translation from around 1650 to
the present time with special attention to the philosophical content
and the development of literary forms.

ENGL-522—Colonial and Revolutionary American Literature
Three Credit Hours
A detailed study of major American writers from the earliest
settlers through the end of the eighteenth century.

ENGL-523—Nineteenth Century American Literature I—
Romanticism

Three Credit Hours
A study of the significant American novels and short fiction
published since World War II.

ENGL-530—Special Topics in The Humanities
Three Credit Hours
A study of special areas of the humanities or related areas which
are outside the normal course offerings of the English Department.
The subject for each course will be announced.

ENGL-531—British Poetry: 1900 to Present
Three Credit Hours
A study of the poetry of major twentieth-century British authors
such as Auden, Yeats, Thomas, and Hardy.

ENGL-532—American Poetry: 1900 to Present
Three Credit Hours
A study of the poetry of major twentieth-century American authors
such as Eliot, Pound, Stevens, Williams, and Frost.

ENGL-533—British Drama: 1900 to Present
Three Credit Hours
A study of the work of major twentieth-century British dramatists
such as Shaw, Pinter, Stoppard, and Beckett.

Three Credit Hours
A study of major figures of the American Romantic period
(approximately 1830-1860), including Emerson, Thoreau, Poe,
Hawthorne, and Melville.

ENGL-534—American Drama: 1900 to Present

ENGL-524—Nineteenth Century American Literature II—
Realism

ENGL-535—African American Literature

Three Credit Hours
A study of major figures of the American Realistic period
(approximately 1860-1900), including Whitman, Dickinson, James,
Twain, and Crane.

ENGL-525—Eighteenth Century British Novel
Three Credit Hours
A study of the origins of the British novel, including such figures as
Fielding, Richardson, and Defoe.

Three Credit Hours
A study of the work of major twentieth-century American
dramatists such as O’Neill, Williams, Miller, and Albee.

Three Credit Hours
A study of African American literature from the early days of
slavery, to the struggle for emancipation, to the twentieth-century
Harlem Renaissance and civil rights movement. Readings will cover
poetry, fiction, and drama, as well as autobiographies and cultural
commentaries.

ENGL-537— Contemporary British Fiction
Three Credit Hours

A study of the novels and short stories of major contemporary
British writers.

ENGL-526—Victorian Novel
Three Credit Hours
A study of major British novelists of the late nineteenth century,
including Dickens, Eliot, and Hardy.

ENGL-527—British Fiction: 1900 to 1945
Three Credit Hours
A study of the novels and short stories of major 20th- century
British writers up to 1945, including such figures as Conrad,
Lawrence, Forster, Woolf, and Joyce.
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ENGL-550, 551—Special Topics in Composition or Language
Three Credit Hours
A study of a special author, period, topic, or problem in
composition or language which is outside the routine offerings of
the department. The subject for each course will be announced.

�ENGL-552—Adolescent Literature

ENGL-562—Workshop in Advanced Composition

Three Credit Hours
A study of literature for the adolescent, including methods of
introducing the major literary genres to the secondary school
student.

Three Credit Hours
The study, discussion, and practice of advanced composition
techniques; including the use of computer technology for print
documents, audio-visual presentations, and web applications.

ENGL-553—Modern English Grammar
Three Credit Hours
An intensive study of the syntax of present day English. The course
also includes a review of traditional grammar, focusing primarily
on the parts of speech. Special attention is given to linguistic
theory, particularly regarding the acquisition of language.

ENGL-563—Creative Writing—Fiction

ENGL-554—History of the English Language

Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular genre of African American literature, suchas
drama, novels, or poetry. Topics will vary according to instructors.

Three Credit Hours
A historical survey of the syntactic and phonological features of
Old, Middle, Early Modern, and present day English. Special
attention is given to the varieties of American English, particularly
African American Vernacular English.

ENGL-555—Literary Criticism
Three Credit Hours
A study of the major literary theories from ancient Greece to the
present and practical application of the theories to particular works
of literature. Special attention is given to semiotic theory as it
relates to the influence of language and visual images on thinking,
composing, and action.

ENGL-556—Theory and Practice of Teaching Composition
Three Credit Hours
A study of traditional and contemporary theories of the
composition process and applications of those theories to teaching
composition.

ENGL-557—Creative Writing—Poetry
Three Credit Hours
Class discussion of student writing using twentieth-century poems
as models.

ENGL-558—Technical and Professional Writing
Three Credit Hours
Principles and practice of technical communication as applied
to reports, technical papers, oral presentations, and business
communications.

ENGL-559—History and Theory of Rhetoric
Three Credit Hours
A study of language as a means of winning the assent, sympathy,
or cooperation of an audience. Includes contemporary rhetorical
theory and its development from classical rhetoric.

ENGL-560—Film Studies
Three Credit Hours
A study of films from a variety of nations and filmmakers.
Attention is given to how techniques of filmmaking such as
mise en scène, montage, and lighting communicate a filmmaker’s
construction of meaning. In some cases, comparisons may also
be made between films and their written sources to demonstrate
differing approaches to conveying comparable meaning.

Three Credit Hours
Class discussion of student writing using twentieth-century fictional
works as models.

ENGL-570—Topics in African American Literary Genres

ENGL-571—Topics in African American Literary Periods
Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular period of African American literature, such as
the Harlem Renaissance. Topics will vary according to instructors.

ENGL-572—Topics in Major African American Writers
Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular African American writer, such as Langston Hughes
or Toni Morrison. Topics will vary according to instructors.

ENGL-573—Special Topics in African American Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of a specific topic in African American literature that is not
a genre, period, or individual writer. Topics will vary according to
instructor.

ENGL-595—Methods and Materials for English Language Arts
Three Credit Hours
This course exposes students to theories and practices of teaching
English (to include reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing
and thinking) in grades 9-12, including preparation for reflective
practice and classroom-based teacher research. In-class instruction
is augmented by field experiences that expose students to the
professionalism of practicing ELA teachers and the realities of working
with a diverse population of students. This course is intended to
prepare candidates for a teaching internship. Prerequisites: EDUC501 and EDUC-592.
Note: This class is designed for students in the M.A.T. in English program; it
cannot be used for degree credit in the M.A. program that The Citadel offers
jointly with the College of Charleston.

ENGL-650—Principles of Literary Research
Three Credit Hours
Study of textual bibliography, research methods and resources, and
methods of presenting research.

ENGL-698—Tutorial
Three Credit Hours
Individual study of a given topic following a syllabus of readings,
papers, and other assignments prescribed by a faculty member
serving as director.

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�ENGL-699—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
Individual study of an agreed-upon topic under the direction
of a faculty member but following a course of reading and
other requirements proposed by the student and established by
negotiation with the director

ENGL-700—Seminar
Three Credit Hours
Individual research into a scholarly or critical problem in literature,
composition, or language. Progress, methods, and results will be
shared with the class by presentation and discussion will lead to the
preparation of a single long paper.

ENGL-701—Thesis
Six Credit Hours
Completion of a formal master’s thesis under faculty direction.

ENGL-702—Internship
Three Credit Hours
A supervised field experience in which the student observes and
participates in a professional occupation related to the English degree.
The internship will consist of 300 hours of work and the completion
of a formal report. Permission of the graduate director required.
Graded on a pass/fail basis.

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�Master of Arts in History
Department of History, 843-953-5073
Dr. Joelle Neulander,
joelle.neulander@citadel.edu
Mission Statement:
The Citadel and the College of Charleston offer a joint Master of Arts
Degree in History providing each student with advanced specialized
work in one of the following areas: United States history, European
history, and Asian/African/Latin American history. The program has
a special emphasis on the history of the American South, the South
Carolina Lowcountry, and the Atlantic World. The program serves
the needs of those interested in pursuing graduate studies in history.
Teachers who complete the program have a greater command of the
literature of a particular field. Others are prepared to do doctoral work
or pursue other advanced degrees, enter the field of public history, or
seek employment opportunities which require advanced training in
the humanities. The management of the program is vested in a Joint
Program Committee composed of representatives of the two history
departments. The directorship rotates between the two institutions.
Diplomas and other documents will indicate that the program is a
joint endeavor and will include the names of both institutions.

Admission Requirements:
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room
101.
Submit one official copy of a transcript directly from
each institution of higher learning attended, including
documentation of graduation from an accredited four-year
college or university.
Submit three letters of recommendation, normally from
former professors. Each reference should be as specific as
possible in analyzing the applicant’s potential for success
in the program. References should address the student’s
ability to design, conduct, and present research without
direct supervision, the ability to analyze complex data and
issues, and the ability to write effectively.
Submit evidence of ability to conduct research and present
findings. A term paper, honors thesis, or critical essay
from a graduate or upper-level course taken in college will
suffice. The evidence of writing should reflect the ability
to conceptualize a research theme, conduct research to
support an argument, and reach a justified conclusion.
The paper should demonstrate an ability to handle
documentation of evidence.
Submit an official copy of test scores of the Graduate
Record Examination or Miller Analogies Test. Tests must
have been taken within last five years. Applicants are
expected to have a composite GRE verbal and quantitative
score exceeding 1000 (or MAT score of 410).
Applicants are expected to have a cumulative undergraduate
GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and a 3.0 in the major. They
are also expected to have 15 hours of history course work
beyond the initial survey. An applicant who fails to meet

7.

these requirements may be allowed to pursue course work
as a provisional student only upon application to the Joint
Program Committee. Upon completion of nine semester
hours, with no more than three hours in independent
study (HIST-770) and a minimum GPA of 3.25, the student
may be admitted unconditionally. The student must make
this request in writing to the Joint Program Committee.
There is no guarantee that courses taken in a non-degree
status will be credited towards a degree once a student
gains provisional or regular admission. Coursework taken
to meet admission prerequisites will not count towards
degree requirements.
The Admissions Committee will consider complete
applications for the program on the following dates:
March 1st for the summer or fall semester
October 1st for the spring term

Program Requirements:
In consultation with an advisor, each degree candidate will develop a
plan of study which includes course work at both institutions. The plan
of study must be submitted to the Program Director upon completion
of the first six hours or the first semester of graduate work.
In addition to lectures and examinations, graduate courses demand
wide reading, thorough research, and advanced historical writing. Only
graduate students admitted to the M.A. program will be automatically
enrolled, but non-degree students and exceptional undergraduates—
upper division majors in history and related disciplines—may be
enrolled in 500-level courses. For this, however, they will need
permission from the instructor and are expected to have a minimum
GPA of 3.4 in history courses. No more than two 500-level courses
may be taken by an undergraduate. 600- and 700-level courses are for
M.A. program students exclusively. Work expected of juniors and
seniors will not be as great as that expected of the graduate students.
The qualitative expectations remain the same for all students.

Required Program:
The Master of Arts in History is conferred upon those candidates
who successfully complete an approved program of study consisting
of a minimum of thirty-three (33) semester hours of graduate credit
with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. The distribution of courses follows
this general scheme:
Major concentration: 18 hours
Minor concentration: 6 hours
Historiography: 3 hours
Third concentration: 3 hours*
Electives: 3 hours**
The program offers two tracks, according to students’ career goals.
1. Thesis track students must take HIST-801, HIST-802 and
successfully defend their thesis. (These courses count towards
the 18 hours in the major concentration.)
2. Non-thesis track students must take two research seminars,
preferably within their area of concentration, and a
comprehensive exam in their major field.
*All students must take at least three hours in each concentration
offered by the program (US, Europe, World).
**In history or a related discipline in the humanities or social sciences.
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�Students must obtain prior approval from their campus program
director to take a non-history elective. A specific number of courses
must be distributed between both institutions.
All students are encouraged to attain proficiency in a foreign language.
There is no formal requirement for all students in the program
to demonstrate language proficiency at a certain level. However,
depending upon the program, a candidate may be required by the
advisor to demonstrate mastery of an appropriate foreign language,
indicated by the satisfactory use of source material or literature in the
relevant foreign language in seminar or research work.

Concentration in African American Studies:
Students who elect this option must meet all the normal requirements
by the master’s degree. In addition, they must complete one of the two
courses of study below and all courses must meet the approval of the
graduate program director.
Thesis Option:
• 6 hours in African American oriented history
• 3 approved hours in another discipline
• 6 hours in an African American oriented thesis
Non-Thesis Option:
• 9 hours in African American oriented history
• 3 approved hours in another discipline
• 3 hours in African American oriented independent study or
similar (i.e., research seminar)
Three hours of independent study on an African American topic may
be included as part of the nine hours of course work.

Course Descriptions:
(Non-degree, MAT, and exceptional undergraduate students may enroll
in 500 level courses only, space permitting.)

HIST-502—Colonial America and the American Revolution to
1789
Three Credit Hours
The motives of colonization; the evolution of self-government;
the extension of the frontier; economic, social, and religious life;
imperial rivalries; the causes of the Revolution; the War for American
Independence; problems of the Confederation; and the establishment
of the Federal Union.

HIST-503—The Jeffersonian and Nationalist Period
Three Credit Hours
A study of American history, 1800-1850, with an emphasis on the clash
of Federalist and Jeffersonian principles; emerging political and cultural
nationalism; the war of 1812; the influence of Jacksonian Democracy
on political, social, and economic life; growing sectionalism and the
Mexican War.

HIST-504—Civil War and Reconstruction
Three Credit Hours
The political, economic, diplomatic, and military history of the
United States, 1850-1877, emphasizing the forces that tend to bind
or disrupt the Union and including a detailed account of the war
and its consequences.

HIST-506—The U.S. in the Twentieth Century
Three Credit Hours
A study of the efforts to fulfill the democratic vision in the era of
wars and depressions, accelerating technological innovation, material
progress, and cultural change.

HIST-521—The American South
Three Credit Hours
The political, social, and economic development of the South from
the 1820s to the present with an emphasis on the region within the
national context as one of both change and continuity.

HIST-522—South Carolina History
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the political, economic, social, and intellectual
development of South Carolina from its discovery to the present,
with emphasis on the relation of the state to the South and to the
nation.

HIST-523—Afro-American History
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the history of black Americans in the United
States, with emphasis on the social forces underlying transition from
West Africa to the New World, from slavery to freedom, and from
rural to urban life. Topics to be discussed include the Atlantic slave
trade, American slave societies, maroon communities, free blacks
in the antebellum United States, Reconstruction and free labor,
colonization, emigration, and urban migration.

HIST-532—Ancient Greece
Three Credit Hours
Greek civilization from its beginning to Alexander the Great. Emphasis
on political, economic, social, and intellectual movements.
.

HIST-533—Ancient Rome
Three Credit Hours
Roman history from its beginning until the Age of Constantine.
Emphasis on political and social developments in the Republic and
the early empire.

HIST-535—Medieval Europe
Three Credit Hours
European social, political, economic, and religious institutions and
cultural and intellectual phenomena in the light of the changing
historical environment from the end of the Ancient World to the
Renaissance.

HIST-537—Renaissance and Reformation
Three Credit Hours
The Renaissance as a European-wide movement emanating from the
Italian peninsula; the crisis of the church medieval and the rise of
the Renaissance papacy; Humanism, with special emphasis on the
great painters, architects, and sculptors such as Giotto, Brunelleschi,
Donatello, Botticelli, da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo; the

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�Renaissance city-states, Machiavelli, and the Renaissance monarchies
of France, England, Spain, and the Holy Roman Empire; the
continuing crisis of the church medieval and the religious upheavals
of Protestantism; the work of Luther, Calvin, Zwingli, and the
Anabaptists; the Catholic Reformation.

HIST-572—Precolonial Africa
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the precolonial history of sub-Saharan Africa.
Special attention will be focused on the growth of Islam in West
Africa, the East African city-states and kingdoms, and the upheaval
in nineteenth-century southern Africa. African slavery and the slavetrade will also be considered.

HIST-541—Enlightenment and French Revolution
Three Credit Hours
The major social, political, and cultural changes in Europe from
the death of Louis XIV to the fall of Napoleon. Topics include the
intellectual history of the Enlightenment; the causes of the Revolution;
the development of radical ideologies; social and political instability;
the French impact on Europe; and the achievements of Napoleon as
civil administrator, military strategist, and commander.

HIST-542—Nineteenth-Century Europe
Three Credit Hours
Europe from Waterloo to Sarajevo; political reaction and reform; the
Industrial Revolution with its economic, social, and political effects;
nationalism and the renewed interest in imperialism; other factors in
international rivalries and the coming of World War I.

HIST-543—Twentieth-Century Europe
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the origins and consequences of two World Wars
on the major European states; the political, social, and economic
development of those states and their relative positions today.

HIST-545—History of Modern Russia
Three Credit Hours
History of the development of Tsarist absolutism under the Romanov
dynasty and of the religious, social, and economic institutions of the
Tsarist state. Intensive treatment of the 1917 Revolution; the rise and
fall of the Soviet empire.

HIST-573—Modern Africa
Three Credit Hours
A history of the development of Africa during the modern period,
including European penetration, the Colonial era, African resistance
and independence, and contemporary issues.

HIST-577—Modern Middle East
Three Credit Hours
Tradition, modernization, and change in the contemporary Islamic
World. The impact of nationalism, secularism, and westernization in
the Middle East, from the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire and
the emergence of successor states to the Arab-Israeli conflict, the oil
crisis, and Great Power confrontation.

HIST-582—China to 1800
Three Credit Hours
A survey of traditional Chinese history from earliest times to 1800.
Emphasis is placed upon intellectual development against the
background of social, political, and economic transformations.

HIST-583—Modern China
Three Credit Hours
A study of Chinese history from 1800 to the present, emphasizing
the transformation of the Confucian universal empire into a modern
national state. The course will focus on the problems of imperialism,
nationalism, revolution, the rise of communism, the proletarian
Cultural Revolution, and the Four Modernizations in post-Mao
China.

HIST-551—Women in the Western World
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the ideas, institutions, and events in Western
Civilization which specifically affected women. Lectures and
readings will be organized topically rather than geographically or
chronologically. Areas to be examined include religion, education, sex
and marriage, the family, work, feminist and suffragist movements.

HIST-586—Japan to 1800

HIST-562—Colonial Latin America

HIST-587—Modern Japan

Three Credit Hours
A survey of Spanish and Portuguese colonial America to 1825. Topics
include native populations on the eve of conquest; exploration and
conquest by Europeans; the development of multiracial societies; the
colonial economies; the institutions of Ibero-American empires; the
social, economic, and intellectual roots of revolution; independence
movements.

Three Credit Hours
A study of modern Japanese history from 1800 to the present,
with emphasis on the creation of the modern state, the impact of
Western civilization on Japanese culture, Japan’s experience with
liberalism and militarism, with Japanese imperialism, and the postwar
transformation.

HIST-563—Modern Latin America
Three Credit Hours
A survey of Spanish and Portuguese America since the wars for
independence. Topics include the aftermath of the independence
movements, incorporation into the international economy, changing
social organization, race relations, the search for political stability,
the role of the military, 20th century revolutionary movements,
intellectual currents.

Three Credit Hours
A survey of the political, economic, and cultural development of
Japan from earliest times to 1800, with emphasis on the borrowing
and adaptation of Chinese culture and the development of a unique
Japanese civilization.

*HIST-590—Special Topics in U.S. History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include Turning Points in American History, the Progressive
Era, the Social and Cultural Transformation of the 1920s, etc.

*HIST-591—Special Topics in European History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include Georgian Britain, Edwardian Britain, the European
Left and Labor, etc.
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�*HIST-592—Special Topics in Latin American Asian/African
History
Three Credit Hours
A course that concentrates upon an important historical period or
topic within one of four principal regions: Latin America and the
Caribbean, Asia, Africa, or the Middle East.

HIST-710—Research Seminar in U.S. History
Three Credit Hours
A topical seminar that focuses on a central historical problem with a
major research paper required. Primary sources are utilized whenever
possible.

HIST-720—Research Seminar in Lowcountry Studies
Three Credit Hours
Examples include World War I, the Vietnam War, Diplomacy of the
American Civil War, etc.

Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary seminar designed to acquaint students with the
historical methods necessary to pursue successfully a research topic.
This will entail an introduction to primary sources.

HIST-610—Special Topics in U.S. History

HIST-740—Research Seminar in European History

*HIST-593—Special Topics in Peace, War, and Diplomacy

Three Credit Hours
Examples include the Depression and New Deal; Business, Labor and
Economic History; Social and Cultural History.

Three Credit Hours
A topical seminar focused upon a central historical problem with a
major research paper required.

HIST-620—Special Topics in Lowcountry Studies

HIST-760—Research Seminar in Asian/ African/Latin American History

Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary course organized around a specific topic
(e.g., Education, the Environment of the Lowcountry, Plantation
Culture, Gullah, the Caribbean Origins of the Lowcountry). This
interdisciplinary course will allow a student to explore an area of
specific interest.

Three Credit Hours
A topical seminar focused upon a central historical problem within
one of four principal regions: Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia,
Africa, or the Middle East. A major research paper will be required.

HIST-770—Independent Study in History
HIST-630—Special Topics in Peace, War, and Diplomacy
Three Credit Hours
Examples include The Diplomacy of the American Revolution,
Disarmament during the 1920s, etc. This course may be offered as
HIST 660 (3) for topics in European history and as HIST 680 (3) for
topics in Asian, African, or Latin American history.

HIST-640—Special Topics in European History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include Social and Cultural History, the Scientific
Revolution, the Age of Louis XIV, etc.

HIST-650—Special Topics in British History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include The English Reformation, the English Civil War,
the Victorian Age, etc.

HIST-670—Special Topics in Asian/African/ Latin American
History
Three Credit Hours
A course that concentrates upon an important historical period or
topic within one of four principal regions: Latin America and the
Caribbean, Asia, Africa, or the Middle East.

HIST-691—Historiography
Three Credit Hours
The core course. Examines various methods of gathering historical
data and issues of conceptualization and interpretation. The course
thus seeks to develop in students critical awareness and expertise
based on familiarity with a variety of historical techniques, methods,
and concepts.

Three Credit Hours
Repeatable once.

HIST-801-802—Master’s Thesis
Six Credit Hours
*These 500-level special topics courses are designed primarily for
the brief summer terms each with an enrollment of up to twenty
(20) students. Lectures are accompanied by some discussion of the
readings, and usually a short paper of 10 to 15 pages is required.
In contrast, the comparable 600-level special topics courses (i.e.,
HIST-610, 630, 640, and 670) are restricted to fifteen (15) M.A.
students and normally are conducted as seminars with discussions
of assigned readings in the scholarly literature. Emphasis is placed
upon the analysis and synthesis of diverse historical materials, and
a longer research paper of 20 to 25 pages is required on a suitable
topic in the historiography of the field. In general, these distinctions
in size, methodology, and assignments apply to all 500 and 600-level
courses.

Courses for the MAT Degree:
HIST-560—History of the Non-Western World
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the histories of East Asia, Meso-America,
the Middle East, South Asia, and Sub-Sahara Africa. It examines the development of each area’s political, social, and cultural
traditions and institutions. Close attention is devoted to social
values, reilgious beliefts, and cultural practices. Particular emphasis is given to how contact with the West irrevocably altered
each region. (This course does not count towards the requirements for the MA in History.)
HIST-594—Historiography for Social Studies Teachers
Three Credit Hours
Designed for social studies and history teachers in the

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�secondary and middle schools, this course seeks to familiarize
students with the history of historical writing and the tools of
a practicing historian. The course will examine the various
methods of gathering historical data and conceptualizing and
interpreting historical information. (This course does not
count towards the requirements for the MA in History.)
HIST-692—Teaching of History and Social Sciences
Three Credit Hours
Organization, methods, and procedures for teaching history and the
social studies in the secondary and middle schools.

Department of Psychology
Graduate Programs
The Department of Psychology offers two graduate psychology
programs, one in Clinical Counseling (MA only) and the other in
School Psychology (MA and Ed.S.). The two programs share 27 credit
hours. These courses reflect the Department’s recognition that all
branches of psychology revolve around a common knowledge base
with specializations being an extension beyond that base.
The Department of Psychology espouses a philosophical perspective
of training and practice that stresses an empirical and applied
approach to addressing psychosocial problems of clients. Most
faculty members are engaged in clinical practice, research efforts,
or both. Faculty members’ activities are guided by a scientistpractitioner model, which emphasizes a scholarly approach to
applications of psychology.
The Clinical Counseling program offers graduate education at the
master’s degree level for those interested in becoming professional
counselors in community agencies, including college counseling
centers, hospitals, mental health, and social services agencies.
The program is accredited by the State Department of Education
in South Carolina and the Masters in Psychology Accreditation
Council (MPAC), and it is a member of the Council of Applied
Masters Programs in Psychology (CAMPP). Students enrolled in
the Clinical Counseling program work to achieve a Master of Arts
in Psychology degree by completing a total of 54 credit hours. The
program includes 30 credit hours of core courses, 12 hours of
advanced courses, 3 hours of electives, and 9 hours of field work.
Field work is completed in agencies throughout the tri-county
area and involves a 150-hour practicum and 600-hour internship.
Students completing the Clinical Counseling program meet the
educational requirements for licensure as Professional Counselors
in South Carolina.
The School Psychology program is built around the model of
the data-based problem-solver at the individual, organizational,
and systems levels in schools, with an emphasis on the efficacy of
outcomes for clients served. The program involves 75-semester
hours of credit, and it leads to the Education Specialist (Ed.S.)
degree and certification as a “School Psychologist II” in South
Carolina and National Certification as a School Psychologist. The
School Psychology program is fully accredited by the National
Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Students can apply for
the award of a Master of Arts in Psychology degree after completing
39 semester hours from the School Psychology Program of Studies
and receiving the approval of the Director of the School Psychology
program and the Head of the Department of Psychology. PSYC599, Thesis, MUST be completed as part of those 39 hours. It
should be noted that students are not eligible for certification as a
school psychologist at the Masters level (i.e., this is not a terminal
degree). Information regarding both of these programs can be found
on The Citadel’s Psychology Department website at
www.citadel.edu/psychology/graduate.html.

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�Master of Arts in Psychology:
Clinical Counseling
Department of Psychology, 843-953-5320
Dr. William G. Johnson
will.johnson@citadel.edu

Mission Statement:
The mission of the Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical
Counseling program at The Citadel is to prepare students to
become scholarly practitioners of psychosocial counseling in
community agencies, including college counseling centers,
hospitals, mental health centers, and social services agencies.
The program emphasizes the application of theories of human
development, psychopathology, and behavior change to
psychosocial problems of a diverse population of individuals
and families seeking mental health services in the community.
The program’s model blends didactic and experiential training
to facilitate students’ ability to utilize an empirical approach to
assessment, goal development, intervention, and evaluation of
services for a wide range of individuals and families experiencing
a variety of psychosocial difficulties. It is the expectation of the
program that students will be trained to be competent and ethical
professional service providers who will apply a scholarly perspective
as well as compassion and caring to their work.

Admission Requirements:
Admission to the Clinical Counseling Program is based on a
competitive review of all application materials. All applicants must
request admission packets from CGC and submit for review:
1.
2.

3.

4.
5.

Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101
An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university. Minimum requirements
for consideration include an overall undergraduate grade
point average of 3.0 (or graduate grade point average of 3.0)
and 12 credit hours in psychology. A score of 600 on the
GRE Subject Examination in Psychology is acceptable in
lieu of the credit hour requirement;
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score of 1000
(minimum of 450 on verbal and quantitative section) or a
score of 410 or higher on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT).
Current within five years of application;
A completed admissions questionnaire;
Two letters of reference.

Students requesting a transfer from another Master’s program
must provide documentation of a GRE or MAT score (copies are
acceptable) in order to complete requirements for application to
the program.
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Application materials can be requested from The Citadel Graduate
College, The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina 29409: (843)
953-5089 or online at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege.
All application requirements must be met and materials submitted
to The Citadel Graduate College by March 15 to be considered for
fall admission in the Clinical Counseling Program.

Program Requirements:
The Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical Counseling curriculum
provides instruction in the theory and practice of counseling from
a psychological perspective. The curriculum consists of a total of 54
credit hours, including 30 credit hours of core courses, 12 hours
of advanced courses, 3 hour elective, and 9 hours of fieldwork.
Fieldwork is completed in agencies throughout the tri-county
area and involves a 150-hour practicum and 600-hour internship.
Students who successfully complete this program (and take Career
Counseling as one of their elective courses) meet the educational
requirements for professional licensure as a Professional Counselor
in South Carolina. The program addresses the development of
counseling skills in a variety of treatment modalities, including
individual, family and group. While some graduates have sought
and gained admission to doctoral programs, the program is designed
as a terminal masters degree program. The program is a member
of the Council of Applied Master’s Programs in Psychology and
is accredited by the Masters in Psychology Accreditation Council.
Students must abide by the Ethical Principles of Psychologists
and Code of Conduct of the American Psychological Association
throughout their enrollment.
The MA degree will be conferred on students who have successfully
completed the requirements of the program with a minimum GPA
of 3.0. All students must successfully complete a comprehensive
examination after completing their ten core courses (see below) and
must complete a written and oral presentation of a case study for
a panel of faculty members as part of the internship requirement
in order to complete the program. Students must complete all
course requirements within a 5-year period from the date of initial
enrollment. No more than 8 hours of graduate credit taken as nondegree-seeking student will be applied toward program requirements.

Required Program for Clinical Counseling
Students:
Core Courses:
Course
PSYC-500
PSYC-501
PSYC-507
PSYC-508
PSYC-514
PSYC-523
PSYC-525
PSYC-549
PSYC-553
PSYC-561

Credit
Human Growth and Development , 3 hours.
Principles of Cognitive and Behavioral Change,
3 hours
General Psychopathology: Assessment and
Differential Diagnosis, 3 hours
Counseling and Personality Theories, 3 hours
Ethics and Mental Health Law, 3 hours
Statistics and Research Design, 3 hours
Basic Counseling Techniques, 3 hours
Applied Measurement Techniques, 3 hours
Introduction to Family Dynamics, 3 hours
Social-multicultural Perspectives, 3 hours

�Students completing the Clinical Counseling curriculum must
complete a comprehensive examination successfully to be
permitted to take the following Advanced Courses:

Advanced Courses:
Course
PSYC-552
PSYC-611
PSYC-643
PSYC-644
PSYC-629
PSYC-651
PSYC-652
Electives:
PSYC-557
PSYC-602
PSYC-603
PSYC-555
PHED-511
EDUC-550

Credit
Group Counseling Techniques, 3 hours
Clinical and Professional Issues in Counseling,
3 hours
Contemporary Psychological Assessment and .
Psychotherapy, 3 hours
Advanced Counseling Techniques, 3 hours
Practicum: Clinical Counseling, 3 hours
Internship I, 3 hours
Internship II, 3 hours
Counseling &amp; Psychotherapy for Couples,
3 hours
Social and Biological Basis of Child and
Adolescent Behavior, 3 hours
Affective and Cognitive Interventions:
Child/Adolescent, 3 hours
Special Topics: Alcohol and Substance
Abuse Counseling, 3 hours
Special Topics: Sports Psychology, 3 hours
Career Counseling, 3 hours (Required for ......
Licensed Professional Counselor)

Field Placement Requirements:
Clinical Counseling students complete one 150-hour practicum
and one 600-hour internship providing clinical services in a
community agency subsequent to successful completion of PSYC643 and PSYC-552. Field placement opportunities are available
in many agencies within the tri-county area and are listed on the
website. Field placement sites may require a background check
prior to beginning training.
Students who have completed graduate work elsewhere but who
desire admission to one of the Clinical Counseling practicum/
internships for licensure or professional development reasons must
receive formal approval by the Clinical Counseling Committee.
Additionally, such students will be required to take the following
four courses at The Citadel prior to admission to practicum:
PSYC-508 Counseling and Personality Theories
PSYC-552 Group Counseling Techniques
PSYC-643 Contemporary Psychological Assessment and
Psychotherapy
PSYC-644 Advanced Counseling Techniques
The Citadel has adopted this policy because of its ethical
responsibilities to practicum agencies, the clients of the agencies,
and to the students. Without this background of experience with
students, The Citadel is not in a viable position to attest to the
student’s readiness for the practicum/internship placement.
List of Psychology Courses begins on Page 75.

Specialist in Education in School
Psychology
Department of Psychology, 843-953-5320
Dr. Kerry Lassiter, lassiterk@citadel.edu

Mission:
The mission of the Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) program in
School Psychology is to prepare students to become scientist
practitioners. This model sees the school psychologist as a databased problem solver at the individual, the group, and the systems
level. The concept includes the interaction of the student in the
classroom, the school system, the family and the community.
The Ed.S. degree emphasizes application of psychological
principles, knowledge, and skills in relating to the process and
problems of education. The program is approved by the South
Carolina Department of Education, and graduates are eligible for
certification at the School Psychologist II level in South Carolina.
The program is also approved by the National Association of School
Psychologists (NASP, 2003).

Admission Requirements:
Admission to the School Psychology Program is based on a
competitive review of application materials. All applicants must
submit for review:
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate and graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university. Minimum requirements for
consideration include an overall undergraduate grade point
average of 3.0 (or graduate grade point average of 3.0);
3. A current (within five years of application) Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) score of at least 1000 (minimum of 450
on each section). The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) can be
substituted for GRE scores with prior permission from the
Coordinator of Admissions (953-5320). A score of at least
410 or higher on the MAT is required.
4. A completed admissions questionnaire (www.citadel.edu/
graduatecollege/forms;
5. Two letters of reference;
Application materials can be requested from The Citadel Graduate
College, The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina 29409: (843)
953-5089 or online at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege.
All application requirements must be completed and materials
submitted to The Citadel Graduate College by March 15 to be
considered for fall admission in the School Psychology program.

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�Program Requirements:
The Ed.S. degree in School Psychology consists of 75 semester
hours with 4 interacting components:
1. Core knowledge courses focusing on psychological foundations
with emphasis on the role, functions, and scope of the profession of
school psychology (30 hours).
a. PSYC-500: Human Growth and Development
b. PSYC-501: Principles of Behavior and Cognitive
Change
c. PSYC-507: General Psychopathology:Assessment &amp;
Differential Diagnosis
d. PSYC-508: Counseling and Personality Theories
e. PSYC-512: Ethics, Roles, &amp; Law
f. PSYC-523: Statistics &amp; Research Design
g. PSYC-525: Basic Counseling Techniques
h. PSYC-549: Applied Measurement Techniques
i. PSYC-553: Introduction to Family Dynamics
j. PSYC-561: Social-multicultural Perspectives
2. Advanced knowledge and skills courses which emphasize the
knowledge and skills more specific to educational settings (30
hours).
a. PSYC-502: Psychological &amp; Educational
Exceptionalities:Child/Adolescent
b. PSYC-503: Objective Assessment
c. PSYC-504: Special Techniques in Assessment
d. PSYC-505: Personality, Social, &amp; Emotional
Assessment
e. PSYC-602: Social &amp; Biological Basis of Child
&amp;Adolescent Behavior
f. PSYC-605: Systems Theory &amp; Consultation:
Prevention and Intervention*
g. PSYC-606: Educational Interventions*
h. PSYC-607: Behavioral and Emotional Interventions*
i. PSYC-612: Reading Assessment and Interventions
j. PSYC-620: Contemporary Issues in School Psychology
*Course taught in conjunction with Practicum in Consultation.
Students are required to complete a consultation project in the
public schools.
3. Courses critical to functioning as a data-based problem-solver
which provide supervised, hands-on training in assessment and
intervention skills within school settings (12 hours).
Prerequisite: Students can not begin this block of courses until
they have officially been admitted into the School Psychology
Program and completed all prerequisites.
a. PSYC-615: Practicum in School Psychology I
b. PSYC-616: Practicum in School Psychology II
c. PSYC-617: Consultation &amp; Intervention Practicum I
d. PSYC-618: Consultation &amp; Intervention Practicum II
e. PSYC-621: Internship in School Psychology I
f. PSYC-622: Internship in School Psychology II
*NOTE: PSYC 615/617 &amp; 616/618 are co-requisites
4. Experience as a scientist practitioner in gathering and analyzing
data (3 hours).
a. PSYC-599: Thesis (must be completed prior to award
of the M.A.)
Students in the School Psychology program who successfully complete
the 75 semester hours and other Program requirements (see Handbook
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of School Psychology) are awarded the Ed.S. degree. Students must
complete all course requirements within a 5-year period from the date
of initial enrollment. Internship requirements must be completed
within 2 years of the completion of course work or 7 years from
date of initial enrollment. Students may apply for a Master of Arts
in Psychology degree after completion of 39 semester hours from
the School Psychology Program of Studies, 3 of which must be the
thesis.

Field-Based Placement Requirements:
School Psychology students must complete all course work before
placement in an internship setting (including thesis). Students
will be required to spend a minimum of 1200 clock hours in a
supervised internship and complete these hours within 2 years.
To meet South Carolina requirements, students who plan to
complete an internship must apply through the South Carolina
Department of Education (SCDOE) for an internship certificate.
Further, to meet these requirements, internship candidates must
submit an Application for Internship, Teacher Certification
Application, SCDOE required fees, a copy of their social security
card, and fingerprints for FBI/SLED background check to the
Internship Coordinator of School Psychology for submission to the
SCDOE by the deadline for the intended semester of Internship
(January 15 fo Fall Semester internship and May 1 for Spring
internship).
Other field-based experiences may require a criminal background
check prior to field placement.

Program Sequence:
PSYC-503, 504, 505, and 615/616 must be taken in prescribed
sequence, with each course building on the preceding one
incrementally. The intervention courses (PSYC-605, 606, 607
and 617/618) must be completed prior to (or taken concurrently
with) PSYC-615/616 (Practicum in School Psychology I/II) to allow
for further practical experience with intervention skills within
the schools. Please note that ALL full-time school psychology
students must be enrolled in PSYC 503 during their first Fall
semester enrolled in order to avoid an extension of their course
work by one year.

Attendance Policy:
The Catalog of The Citadel Graduate College delineates a general
policy regarding class attendance. Students are expected to be familiar
with this general attendance policy. Unless stated differently in course
syllabi, this general policy is in effect and course instructors can fail
a student who misses more than 20% of classes.
The Graduate program in School Psychology is, by its nature, an
applied practitioner program leading to anticipated passing scores on
the PRAXIS II and certification as a practicing School Psychologist in
South Carolina. A number of the courses are designed to facilitate
the acquisition of hands-on experiences with various diagnostic,
evaluation, and intervention techniques where skill acquisition is
based on instructor demonstrations and modeling, guided individual
and group practice and participation by the student, role playing,

�and group activities, such as simulations, that build the necessary
foundations for the acquisition of the basic skills necessary to the
practice of the profession of School Psychology. In these courses,
a strict absence policy has been adopted by the Program to ensure
that learning experiences are not compromised. Specifically, those
courses that fall under this absence policy are as follows: PSYC-503,
PSYC-504, PSYC-505, PSYC-512, PSYC-615/616, PSYC-617/618,
PSYC-605, PSYC-606, PSYC-621, and PSYC-622. Students enrolled
in these classes are advised to consult their syllabus and instructor
for more specific details

Course Descriptions:
PSYC-500—Human Growth and Development
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the principles of human development with
emphasis on the contributions of biological, social, psychological,
and multicultural influences as applied to an understanding of
cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development across the
life-span. Particular emphasis will be given to the psychobiological
nature and social context of development as well as cultural and
ethnic variations impacting on developmental processes.

PSYC-501—Principles of Behavior and Cognitive Change
Three Credit Hours
This course will provide a systematic review of key concepts and
principles of contemporary behavior and social learning theory.
This material serves as a backdrop for an examination of a functional
analytic approach to behavioral assessment and cognitive-behavioral
therapeutic interventions. The theoretical rationale and empirical
basis of traditional and more recently developed cognitive-behavioral
interventions will be reviewed. Examples of these interventions
include exposure techniques, contingency management, child-parent
training, social skills training, cognitive therapy interventions,
motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy,
mindfulness, and dialectical behavioral therapy.

PSYC-502—Psychological and Educational Exceptionalities:
Children and Adolescents
Three Credit Hours
This course is an overview of child and adolescent educational and
behavioral disorders. The course will focus on definition, etiology,
epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment/intervention. Overlap and
distinguishing characteristics of educationally and psychiatrically
defined disorders (e.g., DSM-IV) will be emphasized.

PSYC-503—Objective Assessment
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to data collection in the School Psychology
program’s data-based problem-solving model. It is an introduction
to the administration, scoring, and interpretation of measures
of intelligence and visual-motor abilities. The student will have
practical experiences in the use of appropriate instruments. Each
student must demonstrate proficiency with these instruments
with emphasis on utilizing this information within the data-based
problem-solving model, particularly the problem definition,
problem analysis and intervention planning stages.
Prerequisite: Officially admitted into School Psychology Program

PSYC-504—Special Techniques in Assessment
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to data collection in the School Psychology
program’s data-based problem-solving model. It is an advanced
assessment course, building on skills learned in PSYC-503, where
students gain practical experience with intelligence, achievement,
visual-motor measures as well as adaptive behavior and preschool
assessment. Emphasis is on integrating information from all
sources (i.e., problem analysis)into information utilized in
intervention planning within the problem-solving model.
Prerequisite: Objective Assessment (PSYC-503).

PSYC-505—Personality, Social, and Emotional Assessment
Three Credit Hours
Students will have direct experiences in assessment and evaluation
with a focus on several diagnostic systems and methodologies
(e.g., DSM-IV, IDEA, etc.). Emphasis will be on acquiring and
interpreting information on behavior tendancies and styles with
special attention to school age children and youth. Students will
gain practical experience in the use and interpretation of objective,
projective, and observational techniques. Practical experiences
will be integrated with analysis of the literature relating to legal
issues, validity of data, and clinical studies. Emphasis will be on
utilization of such information in a model that emphasizes databased problem solving, planning and intervention at multiple
levels across systems.
Prerequisites: Objective Assessment (PSYC-503) and Special
Techniques in Assessment (PSYC-504).

PSYC-507—General Psychopathology Assessment and
Differential Diagnosis
Three Credit Hours
A study of the major mental illnesses delineated in DSM-IV. The
course will have a particular focus on differential and overlapping
symptomatology within and across major classes of disorders.
Models of assessment will be matched with specific symptom
patterns. Continuity and overlap of normal and deviant behavior
will be recognized. Additionally, students will examine the
etiological and epidemiological factors in psychopathology.

PSYC-508—Counseling and Personalities Theories
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide a balanced and systematic
study of the major counseling and personality theories. The
course will integrate personality theory (including assessment and
research techniques), and normal, and abnormal personality with
a particular emphasis on therapeutic application of the major
theories of counseling intervention.
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500).

PSYC-512—Ethics, Roles, and Law
Three Credit Hours
This course will provide a survey of the field of school psychology.
The role and function of the school psychologist, legal, ethical and
professional issues in school psychology will be topics covered in
this course. Field experiences, research methods and contemporary
trends in school psychology will also be addressed. Students
will be oriented to a data-based problem-solving model of school
psychology that is empirically driven and intervention focused
within an ecological framework. An important outcome for this
course is to foster participant’s dispositions towards appreciating
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�the diverse opportunities for school psychologists to positively
impact communities, and to value implementing best practices as a
school psychologist.

PSYC-514— Ethics and Mental Health Law
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide the Clinical Counseling student
with a broad overview of professional issues related to counseling,
including reference to current and historical role issues and
emphasis on matters of ethics and mental health law related to the
counseling profession. Particular attention will be
given to the examination of ethical principles and mental health
law relevant to the potential conflicts/dilemmas arising in the
course of counseling practice (e.g., suicide, homicide, role conflict,
multiple relationships, etc.). Issues specific to service delivery
to minorities and special populations will be addressed, as will
possible ethical conflicts arising within particular
counseling modalities (e.g., marital and family counseling, group
counseling).

PSYC-523—Statistics and Research Design
Three Credit Hours
Course will focus on descriptive and inferential statistics as tools
for exploration of quantitative research methods. Students will
develop competence in generating basic research designs to answer
questions in schools, agencies, and practice.

PSYC-525—Basic Counseling Techniques
Three Credit Hours
Course focuses on fundamental skills of interviewing, assessment,
case conceptualization, and intervention. These preparatory skills
are taught through role-play and other practical approaches. The
course is practice-oriented and designed to assist the student in
developing professional skills. The student will be involved in
analyzing his or her own counseling style and performance.
Prerequisites: completion of all or concurrent registration in:
Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500), Principles
of Cognitive and Behavioral Change (PSYC-501), General
Psychopathology (PSYC-507), and Counseling and Personality
Theories (PSYC-508).

PSYC-549—Applied Measurement Techniques
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare students to become intelligent
users of assessment information within the clinical decision-making
process. The primary focus is on understanding the philosophical
and statistical properties of measurement instruments, developing
an understanding of the advantages and limitations of assessment
approaches, enhancing sensitivity to social and ethical issues in
assessment, and using an integrative approach for applying the
results of assessment to diagnosis and the clinical decision-making
process. Students will also learn program evaluation models and
quality improvement mechanism for school and mental health
programs.

PSYC-552—Group Counseling Techniques
Three Credit Hours
This course provides students with an understanding of the role
of the group counseling/psychotherapy modality in therapeutic
settings. Focus is on the major components of group counseling/
psychotherapy, including: client selection and preparation for group;
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attributes and behaviors of effective group counselors; group dynamics
and group processes; stages of group development; therapeutic
factors associated with groups; and methods/procedures used in
group counseling/psychotherapy.
Prerequisite: The student must have completed all core courses and
passed comprehensive examination.

PSYC-553—Introduction to Family Dynamics
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to serve as an introduction to the various
schools of family therapy. Students will study the historical context
and underlying pragmatic assumptions inherent in the diverse schools.
Students will survey the major contributors to each theoretical
perspective and examine techniques unique to each perspective.
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500).

PSYC-555—Special Topics in Psychology
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide service providers and students with
information and knowledge regarding contemporary psychological
and social problems. Various topics will be offered as the need arises.
This course varies across semesters. Students must obtain approval
from their advisor to include this course as an elective.

PSYC-557—Counseling and Psychotherapy for Couples
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide an overview of the major theories of
relationship psychotherapy and technical interventions utilized within
the major approaches to couples counseling. The development aspects
of family and couples counseling will be reviewed and special course
topics will include spouse abuse, divorce mediation and adjustment,
and ethical considerations. The training activities provided in
this course will include diagnosis of family problems, assessment
techniques, case presentations, enactments, and other experimental
work. Video use and analysis are significant parts of the course.
Prerequisite: Family Dynamics (PSYC-553).

PSYC-561—Social-Multicultural Perspectives
Three Credit Hours
This course uses principles of social psychology to examine the
influences of cultural, ethnic, minority, gender, and life-styles on
psychological, educational and social development. Particular
attention will be focused on variations in experiences and perceptions
of individuals from divergent backgrounds as these impact on
educational and psychological environments. Students will be
provided practical experiences that will enable them to shift focus
from their own perspectives.
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500).

PSYC-570—Social and Cognitive Foundations of Interpersonal
Behavior
Three Credit Hours
This course presents a survey of the scientific study of social influence,
emphasizing that a fundamental understanding of the basic forces
affecting how individuals think and behave in social settings serves
as a cornerstone of effective interpersonal behavior and sound
leadership.

�PSYC-599—Thesis
Three Credit Hours
A supervised applied research project related to a topic or issue in
psychology. A prospectus, to be approved by the supervising faculty
member, shall detail the nature of the study and the methodology to
be used. The thesis shall be submitted according to designated format,
and its acceptance (and the award of credit) shall depend upon an
oral defense before departmental faculty. The student will also be
expected to submit the research for presentation at a state, regional,
or national psychology association meeting or equivalent.
Prerequisite: Completion of Statistics and Research Design (PSYC523).

PSYC-602—Social and Biological Basis of Child and
Adolescent Behavior
Three Credit Hours
This course is an advanced course with a contemporary focus on
the child and adolescent with particular attention to biological and
social forces that shape development. Developmental processes will
be examined through a review of current research. Part of the course
will focus on cultural/technological forces (e.g., computers, television,
video games) which are particularly important to today’s youth and
which are important forces impacting on development.
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500).

PSYC-605—System Theory and Consultation: Prevention and
Intervention
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to the intervention stage of the School Psychology
program’s data-based problem-solver model. School psychology
students will develop skills in systems theory and intervention,
consultation, and alternative delivery services to schools. Traditional
test-and-place perceptions will be replaced with perceptions based on
the principles of prevention, consultation, alternative intervention
methods, and intervention progress monitoring. Students will
cover systems theories and models of consultation to include mental
health consultation, behavioral consultation, organizational change,
and collaborative decision-making as well as primary/secondary
prevention methods with a focus on the learning and psychology of
the school age child/adolescent. Interventions that promote positive
school cultures will be examined across classroom, school, family, and
community systems.
Prerequisite: Ethics, Roles and Law (PSYC-512).
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology I (PSYC-615) and
Practicum in Consultation and Intervention I (PSYC-617)

PSYC-606—Academic Interventions
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to the School Psychology program’s databased problem-solving model and emphasizes a multi-tiered model
including primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention (e.g., Response
to Intervention; RTI). It is an applied course for school psychologistsin-training designed to develop skills in designing, implementing, and
evaluating evidence-based interventions that improve the academic
achievement of primary and secondary school students. The course
will cover curriculum-based assessment (CBA) and measurement
(CBM), collaborative problem-solving, and analysis of students’
academic strengths and needs. Emphasis will be placed on linking
assessment data to development of appropriate interventions designed
to address specific needs in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology I (PSYC-615) and
Practicum in Consultation and Intervention I (PSYC-617)
PSYC-607—Behavioral and Emotional Interventions
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to the School Psychology program’s data-based
problem-solving model. It is an applied course for school psychology
students designed to develop skills in designing, implementing, and
evaluating evidence-based interventions that improve the behavior and
emotional well-being of primary and secondary school students. The
course will cover behavioral principles and appropriate assessment
techniques, including systematic observation of behavioral and
functional behavioral assessment. Emphasis will be placed on linking
assessment data to development of appropriate interventions designed
to target specific needs related to internalizing and externalizing
behaviors. Crisis intervention and threat assessment will also be
addressed.
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology II (PSYC-616) and
Practicum in Consultation and Intervention II (PSYC-618)

PSYC-611—Clinical and Professional Issues in Counseling
Three Credit Hours
Counseling does not occur in a vacuum and clinical counselors
working within the community must possess basic knowledge of a
number of topics that affect the provision of care to clients. This
course addresses a number of topics that relate to the practice
of counseling. Topics to be addressed include: 1) licensure and
professional development; 2) advanced personality theory with
a focus on assessment and treatment of personality disorders; 3)
psychopharmacology for the non-physician; and 4) use of empirically
validated treatments.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed all core courses and
passed comprehensive examination.

PSYC-612—Reading Assessment and Intervention: A
Neuropsychological Perspective
Three Credit Hours
Students will learn to evaluate the reading ability of children and
youth using both qualitative and quantitative assessment techniques.
This course will emphasize diagnosis leading to scientifically validated
instructional interventions. Reading problems will be couched in a
neuropsychological framework and will be consistent with the DSM
and IDEA. Students will learn how to incorporate assessment data
with existing psychological data on the person served to generate a
more complete psychological profile. Students will also learn how
to incorporate assessment data within a response to programs and
methods of instruction used to prevent reading problems before they
occur will also be reviewed.
Corequisites: Practicum in Consultation and Intervention: I and
II (PSYC-616/618)
PSYC-615/616 —Practicum in School Psychology: I and II
Two Credit Hours each
These practica courses are part of the final “capping off” of students
before they begin professional school psychology internships.
Applying the data-based problem-solving model, students will engage
in the administration and scoring of traditional and alternative
measures of intelligence, achievement, adaptive behavior, visualperceptual, and socio-emotional functioning that are commonly used
by school psychologists. Students will apply data to problem analysis
and recommend or implement appropriate interventions, monitor
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�the effectiveness of the interventions, and adhere to standards of
best practice in school psychology. Students will experience various
roles frequently expected of school psychologists in public schools or
affiliated agencies with supervision provided by practicing certified/
licensed psychologists.
Corequisites: Practicum in Consultation and Intervention: I and II
Course (PSYC-617/618)
Prerequisites: Objective Assessment (PSYC-503), Special Techniques
in Assessment (PSYC-504), and Personality, Social, and Emotional
Assessment (PSYC-505).
PSYC-617/618 —Practicum in Consultation and Intervention:

I and II
One Credit Hour Each
These practica courses involve the application of principles and theories
of consultation and intervention through field-based experiences.
Students will learn to employ empirically-based treatments and
to evaluate innovative treatment programs applied to a variety of
children and conditions. Intervention and prevention programs
will target multiple levels within the placement site, including the
individual student, classroom, school, and/or system. Demonstration
of learning and skill will be exhibited in the development of case
studies involving children experiencing academic and/or emotional
difficulties. Through these case studies, students will combine
the scientist-practitioner model with a data-based problem solving
approach to intervene with children in need of school psychology
intervention.
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology: I and II (PSYC615/616).
Prerequisites: Objective Assessment (PSYC-503), Special Techniques
in Assessment (PSYC-504), and Personality, Social, and Emotional
Assessment (PSYC-505).
PSYC-620—Contemporary Issues in School Psychology
Three Credit Hours
This course provided an in-depth study of current issues and research
in school psychology. Course content will cover contemporary
issues in the field that impact the school psychologist’s ability to
competently and effectively deliver services, as well as review methods
and procedures involved in assessing institutional programs (i.e.,
program evaluation, implementation and efficacy).

PSYC-621/622—Internship in School Psychology: I and II
Three Credit Hours Each
A field placement in school psychology utilizing either a clinic setting
(for no more than half the internship) and/or a public school setting
in which the student works under the direct supervision of a certified
school psychologist in conjunction with The Citadel Coordinator of
School Psychology Practicum and Internships. Internship training
represents the cumulative experience and the synthesis of all course
work and practice. The goal is to prepare the intern for independent
function as a school psychologist, i.e., data-based problem-solver,
capable of providing a full range of services with a multiculturally
diverse client population. Students are required to complete
1200 clock hours (PSYC-621 and 622) of supervised internship
experience.
Prerequisite: Completion of all other course work for the Ed.S. degree
(including thesis).

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PSYC-629—Practicum: Clinical Counseling
Three Credit Hours
This course is a supervised field experience for community counseling
students who are at the end of their program. The practicum consists
of 150 hours of work within a community agency. In addition to
working with clients in the community, students experience individual
and group supervision that emphasizes case conceptualization and
the use of intervention strategies. The practicum course integrates
previous course experiences with counseling skills. The student will
complete a comprehensive case study integrating theory, research,
and practical issues in the treatment of a client seen during the
practicum experience.
Prerequisites: Completion of all prior course work (may take elective
with Practicum). Note that permission of advisor is required during the
semester prior to enrollment in the course. Registration is contingent
upon advisor approval based upon successful completion
of coursework and demonstration of readiness to function in a
professional role in the community.

PSYC-643—Contemporary Psychological Assessment and
Psychotherapy
Three Credit Hours
This course integrates clinical assessment, case conceptualization, and
treatment planning and evaluation. The emphasis on assessment
highlights specific, focused procedures for common clinical problems.
Interview methods, self-report instruments, and self-monitoring
among others will be considered for their psychometric characteristics,
clinical utility, and practicality. Case conceptualization will integrate
the results of the assessment process with current conceptual and
empirical literature on etiology and treatment. The course includes
practical exercises in the assessment, conceptualization, and treatment
for the most common clinical problems.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed all core courses and
passed comprehensive examination.

PSYC-644—Advanced Counseling Techniques
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare clinical counseling students for
the practicum experience. The student will implement and apply
previous learning of theory, techniques, and understanding of the
therapeutic process through experiential and didactic methods.
The student will develop increased knowledge of the counseling
process, including assessment, case conceptualization, diagnostics,
and intervention strategies. The student will complete a
comprehensive case study integrating theory, research, and practical
issues in the “treatment” of a simulated client.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed all core courses and
passed comprehensive examination.

PSYC-651/652—Internship: Clinical Counseling
Three Credit Hours Each
The internship is a supervised field experience consisting of 600 hours
of work in a community agency. It involves continued refinement of
counseling skills developed over the course of the student’s program.
The student will complete and present a comprehensive case study
integrating theory, research, and practical issues in the treatment of
a client seen during the internship experience.
Prerequisites: Completion of all prior course work (may take elective
with Practicum). Note that permission of advisor is required during
the semester prior to enrollment in the course. Registration is
contingent upon advisor approval based upon successful completion

�of coursework and demonstration of ability to function in a
professional role in the community.
Prerequisite: Completion of all prior course work, including Practicum
(may take elective with Internship)

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�Master of Arts in Social Science
Department of Political Science
&amp; Criminal Justice, 843-953-5069
Dr. Terry Mays, terry.mays@citadel.edu
Mission Statement:
The degree is designed to allow students to advance their knowledge
of the social sciences through an interdisciplinary study of political
science, criminal justice, sociology, anthropology, psychology, and
related disciplines.
This program offers students the opportunity to acquire a broad
interdisciplinary background in the social sciences and includes
a familiarization with the perspectives, processes, and methods
used in the study of social phenomena. Designed for students and
professionals from all walks of life, the program allows one to tailor
the emphasis of the course of study to fit a variety of individual and
career interests.

Admission Requirements:
1.
2.
3.

4.

Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university attended.
All students must successfully complete either the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT). It must be current within five
years of application. The minimum for the GRE is
a verbal and quantitative combination of 900. The
minimum for the MAT is a score of 396. Students
who fail to meet the minimum score requirement may
be provisionally accepted into the MA degree program
provided all other admission requirements have been
met. Upon completion of the first eight hours of degree
coursework with a minimum grade point average of 3.25,
the student is considered fully admitted.
Completed program of study with advisor.

Required Program:
The Master of Arts in Social Science is a 36 credit hour program
consisting of the following requirements:
1.

2.

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Required Core (6 hours)
PSCI-500/ CRMJ-500 Seminar in Social Science
PSCI-501/ CRMJ-501 Research Methods in Social
Science
*NOTE: these 6 hours must be included in the first 12
hours taken in the program.
Cluster A: Foundation Courses (15 hours)
Students should select five courses from any political
science, criminal justice, sociology, or anthropology
courses the Department offers.

3.

Cluster B: Electives (15 hours)
Students should select five courses from those listed in
this cluster, three of which must be Psychology graduate
courses (9 hours). Other courses may be used as electives
with the permission of the Departmental Graduate
Director.

Students accepted for the MASS degree program may
simultaneously enroll in the Graduate Certificate in Leadership
and/or the Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security programs.
Each certificate involves separate enrollment and acceptance.
Students dual enrolled in the MASS degree and Graduate
Certificate in Leadership may apply the five required courses for
the certificate as the Cluster B of the MASS degree. Students
dual enrolled in the MASS degree and Graduate Certificate in
Homeland Security may apply the five required courses for the
certificate as the Cluster A of the MASS degree. Students dual
enrolled in the MASS degree and Graduate Certificate in
Homeland Security and Graduate Certificate in Leadership may
apply the five required courses for the former certificate as the
Cluster A of the MASS degree and the five required courses for
the latter certificate as the Cluster B. If a student is dual enrolled
for the MASS degree and a Graduate level certificate and then
opts to drop out of the certificate program, the Cluster
requirement(s) revert to that of stand-alone MASS degree
program. See page 110 for more details on the Graduate
Certificate in Leadership and page 113 for more details on the
Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security.

List of Courses: (Cluster B)
PSYC-500
PSYC-501
PSYC-507
PSYC-508
PSYC-553
PSYC-555
PSYC-561
PSYC-570

Human Growth and Development
Principles of Cognitive &amp; Behavioral Change
*With Instructor Permission Only
General Psychopathology
*With Instructor Permission Only
Counseling and Personality Theories
*With Instructor Permission Only
Introduction to Family Dynamics
Special Topics in Psychology
*With Instructor Permission Only
Social-Multicultural Perspectives
Social and Cognitive Foundations of
Interpersonal Behavior

BADM-704
BADM-713

Foundations of Economics
Communication for Leadership

EDUC-500
EDUC-561
EDUC-600

Foundations of American Education
Counseling Diverse Populations
Professional Negotiations

ENGL-512
ENGL-516
ENGL-520
ENGL-521
ENGL-530
ENGL-535

Southern Literature
Continental Literature
Survey of World Literature I
Survey of World Literature II
Special Topics in the Humanities
African-American Literature

�ENGL-558
ENGL-570
ENGL-571
ENGL-572
ENGL-573

Technical and Professional Writing
Topics in African-American Literary Genres
Topics in African-American Literary Periods
Topics in Major African-American Writers
Special Topics in African-American Literature

GEOG-511

World Geography

Any 500 level History course EXCEPT:
HIST-560 History of Non-Western World (MAT only)
HIST-594 Historiography for Social Science Teachers
(MAT only)
HESS-502
HESS-503
HESS-504

Drug and Substance Abuse
Human Sexuality
Public Health

Total: Thirty six (36) hours.

Course Descriptions: (Cluster A)
PSCI-500/CRMJ-500—Seminar in Social Science
Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary introduction to the social sciences with an
emphasis on the perspectives and patterns of inquiry of several
subfields. This course surveys the empirical and theoretical
contributions of different social science disciplines in order to provide
a fundamental understanding of the dynamics of individual and group
behavior. Topics include ethics, social science methodology, and the
key criticisms of these methods.

PSCI-501/CRMJ-501—Research Methods in Social Science
Three Credit Hours
An examination of methods in the scientific study of social
phenomena with emphasis given to the systematic study of society
and contemporary research problem in the social sciences, including
research design, data collection, data analysis, and computer
applications.

PSCI-502—The American Federal System
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the origins of and the relationships
between the national government and the state and local
governments. Topics covered will include the nature of the federal
system and overviews of the functions and powers of the national
and state and local governments. Particular attention will be given
to an evaluation of the policy-making process through a study of
one or more policy areas such as urban policy, welfare policy, and
environmental policy.

PSCI-503—The Politics of American Democracy: Political Behavior, Interest Groups, and Political Parties
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the political process in the United States,
including an analysis of public opinion, the mass media, political
parties, interest groups, voting behavior, and elections. It will
incorporate an introduction to the basic methods of data analysis
in order to allow students to read and understand social science
literature.

PSCI-505—Instructional Approaches to Social Sciences
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide an overview of the social sciences,
to show how they differ from the humanities and the natural sciences,
to review how the scientific approach and the scientific method may
be applied to the study of social sciences, and to introduce students
to a variety of pedagogical techniques; special emphasis will be given
to the use of technology in the teaching of the social sciences and
will include instruction on the use of the internet, on the gathering
and analysis of social science data, and the utilization of simulations
in the classroom.

PSCI-506—Legislative Process
Three Credit Hours
A study of the organizations and procedures of a legislative body
with attention on its role in policy formation and its relationships
with other parts of a political and governmental system.

PSCI-507—American Presidency
Three Credit Hours
A study of the modern presidency with attention to its origin and
its historical and constitutional development. Emphasis is placed
on the examination of the various roles and functions of the
President and on an analysis of presidents in action.

PSCI-509—Urban Politics
Three Credit Hours
A survey of urban areas and their development with emphasis on
the politics of U.S. urban and suburban areas. Topics explored
through lectures, seminars and student-led discussions of the
professional literature include types of urban governance; urban
demographics; suburbanization and gentrification; “urban
sprawl”; the development of professionalized city planning; public
administration and finance; pluralist competition in city regimes;
race and politics; economic development; issues of federalism; and
city-county consolidation and state-city relations.

PSCI-510—Topics in Political Science
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics that fit the needs of students as well as the
specialized knowledge of the faculty. Topics could range from
stability and change in the American political system to the best
way to attain security in a nuclear-armed world.

PSCI-521—Advanced Placement: American Government
Three Credit Hours
This course reviews and examines the materials, methods,
and approaches utilized in organizing and teaching the high
school advanced placement course on American Government.
Successful completion of the course satisfies the state requirement
for certification to teach the advanced placement American
Government Course.

PSCI-561—Law and Legal Process
Three Credit Hours
A general survey of the American legal process (except for the
criminal justice process) with emphasis on the nature and function
of law, the organization of legal institutions (primarily the state and
federal judiciaries), an introduction to civil law and the civil justice
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�process, the roles of judges and lawyers, the judicial decisionmaking process, and the impact of court decisions.

PSCI-570—The Civil Rights Movement
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the Civil Rights Movement from World War II
to the present with extended attention given to the critical period
from 1954 to 1965; the course will consider the impact of this
“civil rights decade” on American politics and political behavior
during the last third of the 20th century. Key events, organizations,
and personalities will be examined, and continuing issues (such
as affirmative action, majority-minority legislative districting,
and racial typing) will be discussed. Secondary analyses will be
supplemented by the use of videotapes, first-hand accounts, and
primary documents to enhance students’ understanding of the
movement and its effects.

PSCI-592—Political Theory
Three Credit Hours
Major theoretical writing from the ancient Greeks to the
present day with emphasis on a comparison of ideas and on the
relationships between theories and contemporary problems.

PSCI-662—Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties
Three Credit Hours
A study of the underlying and basic principles of the Constitution
as reflected in the leading decisions of the United States Supreme
Court with special attention directed to the Bill of Rights and the
Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments.

CRMJ-510— Topics in Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of criminal
justice to fit the needs of students as well as the specialized
knowledge of the faculty.

CRMJ-562— Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the ideology, structure, and justice processes
of various criminal justice systems in the United States, Europe,
Asia, Africa, Middle East and Latin America This comparative
study involves the analysis of diverse social control, legal, police,
court, correction, and juvenile systems from representative justice
approaches around the world. Variations among countries in crime
and deviance phenomena, as well as, comparative normative values,
practices, and ethics of justice system practitioners are explored.
Contemporary dilemmas and issues involving crime and criminal
justice practices among divergent justice schemes are discussed.

CRMJ-563— Criminal Evidence
Three Credit Hours
A graduate level discussion of types of evidence, collection of evidence,
the chain of custody, and procedures relating to its introduction into
judicial proceedings. Special attention is given to Fourth Amendment
constitutional issues and the changing nature of the judicial order.

CRMJ-564— Juvenile Justice
Three Credit Hours
A study of juvenile delinquency and the operation of the
American juvenile justice system. The course explores classical
and contemporary theories of juvenile delinquency and status
offending, as well as the effects of family, peers, school, gang
affiliation, and drug usage on youthful offenders. In examining
the juvenile justice system, the course investigates the historical
development and individual operating components. (e.g., police,
courts, and corrections) of the system. Consideration is given
current and future issues involving youth and delinquency such as
curfew, boot camp, youth violence, drug usage, and court waiver.

CRMJ-565 Corrections

Three Credit Hours
Seminar on the nature of criminal justice organizations, criminal
justice personnel, and group behavior in criminal justice
organizations. Organizational and management theories are
analyzed and applied to contemporary structure. Innovative
strategies are discussed, as is policy development consistent with
jurisdictional variables.

Three Credit Hours
An overview of the American correctional system including
prisons, jails, probation and parole. In addition to the historical
development of punishment and corrections, the course explores
issues involving the effectiveness of formal punishment, deterrence
effects, punishment types, and the death penalty. Discussions also
include prison inmate culture, prison gangs, prison life, inmate
civil rights and litigation, problems and dilemmas of early release,
probation, parole, and recidivism. Future trends and prospects for
an increasing prison and parole population are discussed.

CRMJ-561— Drugs and Crime

CRMJ-566— Ethics in Criminal Justice

Three Credit Hours
This course of study explores and analyzes issues involving drugs
and crime. Drug types, drug offenders, drug trafficking/global
smuggling, money/laundering, law enforcement/interdiction,
governmental response, domestic and international drug policy,
drug-crime correlation, drug testing, and the drug relationship
to other social problems are examined. Future trends and current
dilemmas are investigated regarding the effectiveness of law
enforcement, the “war on drugs”, and drug usage.

Three Credit Hours
A study of the role of justice, ethics, and ethical behavior in the
criminal justice process and practice. The course examines ethical
issues regarding the applications of law enforcement, law, courts,
and corrections in the justice mechanism. Consideration is given to
the function of ethical conduct in the rule of law, use of authority,
and exercises of governmental power in criminal justice. Ethical
dilemmas and practical applications are explored.

CRMJ-560— Criminal Justice Agency Administration

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�SOCI-501—Social Determinants of Modern Life
Three Credit Hours
This course explores some of the major determinants of group life
such as social structure, socialization, stratification, the major social
institutions, and social change. In addition, attention will center
upon population dynamics and migration and the effects which they
exert upon community life.

ANTH-501—Physical and Cultural Adaptations
Three Credit Hours
This course examines how humans have adapted to their unique
environments through cultural alterations and physical changes
to the body by looking at pre-1492 Native American peoples. The
development of human cultures are examined beginning with the
origins of the First Americans and tracing their migrations to the
various environments of North, Central, and South America for a
more in-depth look at the range of variability among living peoples.
The growth and development of human cultures are examined
from the movement of pre-1492 Native Americans as bands and
progressing through tribes to more advanced urban societies.

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�School of Science &amp;
Mathematics
Master of Arts:
• Biology
Master of Arts in
Education:
• Mathematics
Master of Science:
• Computer Science
• Health, Exercise, &amp;
Sport Science

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�Master of Arts in Biology

Course Descriptions:
BIOL-502—Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

Department of Biology, 843-953-5203
Dr. John Weinstein,
john.weinstein@citadel.edu
Mission Statement:
The Master of Arts in Biology degree is designed to advance
the knowledge of students in a variety of biological disciplines.
The purpose of this degree is to offer certified secondary school
teachers, business people and other professionals the opportunity
to advance their knowledge in the rapidly expanding discipline of
biology. For teachers, the degree enhances their ability to teach a
variety of courses within the discipline. For other professionals,
the program allows individuals to construct a program for
professional advancement in their field.

Admission Requirements:

Four Credit Hours
A study of the comparative anatomy of vertebrate animals.
Emphasis will be placed on the evolution of organ systems in
response to environmental pressures.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-505—Biometry
Three Credit Hours
This course will focus on methods and procedures for designing
experiments, gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data. Topics to be included are descriptive statistics, estimation, measurements of confidence and reliability, tests of significance,
measurements of relationship and correlation, and non-parametric analyses. In addition to lecture format, students will get
hands-on experience in data gathering, analyses using computer
statistical programs, statistical inference and decision making.
BIOL-506—Ecology

1.
2.
3.

4.

Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university attended.
All students must successfully complete either the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT). It must be current within five
years of application. The minimum for the GRE is
a verbal and quantitative combination of 900. The
minimum for the MAT is a raw score of 396. Students
who fail to meet the minimum score requirement may
be provisionally accepted into the MA degree program
provided all other admission requirements have been
met. Upon completion of the first eight hours of degree
coursework with a minimum grade point average of 3.25,
the student is considered fully admitted.
Completed program of study with advisor.

Program Requirements:
The Master of Arts in Biology program requires a minimum of
eight graduate level courses totaling at least 32 credit hours. At
least 20 credit hours must be in biology courses chosen from the
list below. With the approval of the graduate advisor, students in
the M.A. in Biology program may apply up to 12 credit hours in
allied areas toward their graduation requirements. These allied
areas may include, but are not limited to, education, chemistry,
geology, psychology, and physics. Students admitted to the
program are not required to have an undergraduate major in
biology, however it is assumed that students have had at least eight
hours in college level biology courses. Prospective students who do
not have the recommended eight hours in undergraduate biology
must confer with the department head or graduate advisor prior to
beginning the program. All students must meet with the graduate
advisor prior to beginning their course of study. A copy of the
program of study will be sent to the CGC to allow admission.
When the student files for graduation, the final program of study
will be signed by the student and advisor and sent to CGC.

Four Credit Hours
An introduction to the study of biological interrelationships and
the effects of the environment on the structure and function of
animal and plant systems. Laboratory will emphasize methods and
materials of ecological investigations.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-508—Genetics
Four Credit Hours
A study of inheritance, including Mendelian genetics, molecular
genetics, changes in chromosome structure and number,
cytogenetics, and population genetics.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-509—Marine Biology
Four Credit Hours
Lectures cover major ecological factors and the fundamentals of
oceanography. Laboratory work stresses familiarity with species,
taxonomic methods, sampling procedures, experimental design,
use of equipment, and data handling.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-510—Vertebrate Natural History
Four Credit Hours
An introduction to the classification, ecology, evolution, and
distribution of the vertebrates. Laboratory with emphasis on
identification and field study techniques, especially with respect to
the vertebrates of South Carolina.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-512—Descriptive Histology
Four Credit Hours
A detailed study of the chief types of animal tissues and a
description of the histology of organs. Laboratory work includes
microscopic study of cells, tissues, and organs of animals.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

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�BIOL-514—The Vascular Flora of South Carolina
Four Credit Hours
An introductory study of the native vascular flora of South
Carolina, emphasizing the identification and collection of native
plants. The student will have practice in use of taxonomic keys
and in preparation of specimens.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-518—Ornithology
Four Credit Hours
A study of the structure, function, and ecology of birds. Field trips
and bird specimens will give students a working knowledge of birds
common to South Carolina.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-519—Economic Botany
Three Credit Hours
A course in economic botany devoted to the consideration of
plants which are useful or harmful to humans, their origins and
history, botanical relationships, chemical constituents that make
them economically important, and their role in prehistoric and
modern cultures and civilizations.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-526—Freshwater Biology
Four Credit Hours
The study of freshwater organisms and their environment.
Instruction will cover the biological diversity, ecological and
physiological adaptation, and the physical setting of freshwater
systems. Local systems of interest include large coastal rivers and
lakes, upper portions of estuaries, and old rice fields.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-531—Reproductive and Developmental Strategies
Four Credit Hours
A study of reproductive and developmental strategies used
across the phyla, this course will consider how the choices of the
reproducing adults affect the development and survival of the
offspring. The laboratory will include use of model systems to
investigate the theories discussed in lecture.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week

BIOL-601—Evolution of Animals
Three Credit Hours
A review of evolutionary principles and general morphology of the
animal kingdom.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-602—Morphological Survey of Plant Kingdoms
Four Credit Hours
An advanced course in comparative morphology, life history, and
phylogeny of the vascular and nonvascular plants. The laboratory
will include work on structural and developmental relationships
as applied to morphological and anatomical interpretations of the
vascular and nonvascular plants.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-603—General Physiology
Three Credit Hours
A study of the general principles of animal physiology. Emphasis
will be placed on cellular, tissue, and organ system function and
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how these are integrated to allow the organism to respond and
succeed in its environment.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-604—Marine Invertebrates
Four Credit Hours
A study of marine invertebrates and their environment.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-605—Laboratory Methods in Biology
Four Credit Hours
An experience in laboratory preparation, participation, evaluation,
and supply sources for a series of general biology laboratory
exercises for the secondary or middle school level.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-606—Field Methods in Biology
Four Credit Hours
An examination of the methods used by field biologists
emphasizing experimental design, sampling techniques, and
data analysis. Classroom discussion will be supplemented by
practical field experience. Topics will include the measurement of
primary productivity, estimation of animal population size, plant
community composition and diversity, and the correlation of
environmental factors with species distribution. An effort will be
made to use procedures and field situations that are accessible to
local teachers.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-607—Microbiology
Four Credit Hours
General coverage of the anatomy, morphology, ecology, and
chemistry of microorganisms. The emphasis of the course will
be on bacteria, however, some time will be spent on the study of
fungi, viruses, richettsiae, and protozoans.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-609—Seminar in Environmental Studies
Three Credit Hours
A series of field trips, lectures, and other experiences designed
to develop an understanding of the environment as it affects
human well being now and in the future. This course is especially
designed for teachers and counselors, grades K-12, in all disciplines.
Classes will normally meet daily from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a
period of two weeks during a summer session. Outside fieldwork
is required.

BIOL-610—Special Topics in Biology
Variable Credit Hours
This course is designed for the study of specialized topics in
modern biology. The subject for each course will be announced.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-611—Graduate Research
Variable Credit Hours
Research problems in various areas of biology to introduce the
student to the planning and execution of research experimentation,
data analysis, and the presentation of research findings.
By arrangement; prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

�BIOL-612—Cell and Molecular Biology
Three Credit Hours
An in-depth exploration of the cell surface, organelles, and
metabolism of different cell types. This course integrates cell
biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-621—Aquatic Toxicology
Four Credit Hours
An introduction to assessing the effects of toxic substances
on aquatic organisms and ecosystems. Topics include general
principles of toxicology, fate and transport models, quantitative
structure-activity relationships, single-species and community-level
toxicity measures, regulatory issues, and career opportunities.
Examples will be drawn from marine, freshwater, and brackishwater systems.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-624—Molecular Genetics and Recombinant DNA:
Theory, Practice and Issues
Three Credit Hours
The fundamental principles and applications of recombinant DNA
technology will be discussed and demonstrated. Emphasis will
be placed on sources and preparation of materials for classroom
activities. Societal issues involving recombinant DNA technology
will also be explored.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: two hours a week.

BIOL-631—Environmental Physiology
Three Credit Hours
This course will study the effects of such parameters as salinity,
oxygen, temperature and elevation or depth on animal physiology
and the adaptations made by animals to these environments.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: two hours a week.

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�Master of Arts in Education in
Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
and Computer Science
Dr. John I. Moore, Jr., Department Head,
843-953-5048, john.moore@citadel.edu
Mr. Stephen D Cotter, Program Director
843-953-5035, steve.cotter@citadel.edu
Graduate courses in Mathematics are also offered in support of
other degree programs, primarily the Master of Arts in Teaching
(MAT) with a concentration in the field of Mathematics.

Mission:
The purpose of the M.A.E. in Mathematics is to enhance the
mathematical knowledge and teaching techniques of middle and
secondary mathematics teachers. The program is intended for individuals who currently hold a teaching certificate, but a certificate is
not required. Courses associated with this program do not require
that the participant have an undergraduate major in mathematics. However, the mathematics background and maturity gained
from at least twelve hours of mathematics at the college level, with
at least one course in calculus, are required. Participants whose
preparation may not be adequate should confer with the department head or the program director.

Admission Requirements:
1.

Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
the appropriate non-refundable fee, to The Citadel Graduate
College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all other
undergraduate or graduate work directly from each accredited college or university. Applicants are expected to have a
cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants
with less than a 2.5 GPA may appeal to the Department of
Mathematics and Computer Science, and their application
will be reviewed by the Program Director and the Department
Head. The department recommendation will be forwarded to
the Dean of Science and Mathematics for final action.
3. An official copy of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the
Miller Analogies Test (MAT). The minimum combined score
for the GRE on the verbal and quantitative sections of the
general test is 900. The minimum score for the MAT is a raw
score of 400.*
4. Completion of a minimum of 12 hours of college mathematics that includes at least one course in calculus.
*Students who score between 750-899 on the GRE or 380-395
on the MAT may apply for provisional status. Under provisional
status, students may enroll for only one semester of 6 hours. If the
student maintains a 3.50 GPA under provisional status, they may
be considered for degree seeking status the following semester. Students who score 379 or below on the MAT or 749 or below on the
GRE will not be admitted. Admission test must be current within
five (5) years of application.
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Degree Requirements:
The minimum number of hours required is 33 semester hours,
of which at least 21 must be mathematics courses and 9 must be
education courses. The other three hours can be either
mathematics or education.
Required Mathematics Courses:
MATH-518 Technology in Mathematics Classrooms (3)
MATH-542 Probability and Statistics (3)
MATH-550 Mathematical Modeling (3)
MATH-553 Calculus from an Advanced Standpoint (3)
Electives
Three or four courses* (9-12 semester
hours)
*MATH-501, 509, 517, and 541 are excluded as electives.
CSCI-562 and CSCI-563 may be counted.
Required Education Courses (one course from each of the following
areas):
a. Humanistic Orientation (one course) (3)
EDUC-500 Foundations of American Education
EDUC-522 Critical Education Issues in Multicultural Society
b. Behavioral Science Foundation (one course) (3)
EDUC-536 Educational Psychology
c. Research (3)
EDUC-512 Data Collection and Analysis

Course Descriptions:
MATH-501—Arithmetic and Algebraic Structures for Middle
School Teachers
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to relate the content of arithmetic and
algebraic structures to middle school teachers. It will address the
special needs of middle school teachers and identify resources and
assistance. Course instruction will model the recommendations of
NCTM and the content will be consistent with the South Carolina
Curriculum standards.

MATH-505, 506—Mathematics for Middle/Secondary School
Teachers
Three Credit Hours
These courses are designed to introduce students to topics in finite
mathematics with applications to “real” world problems. Either
spreadsheets or some other technology will be used to model the
problems and expedite the calculations.

MATH-509—Geometry and Measurement for Middle School
Teachers
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to introduce appropriate geometric concepts
and measurements for middle school. Course instruction will
model the recommendations of NCTM and the content will be
consistent with South Carolina Curriculum standards.

�MATH-510—Problem Solving Techniques

MATH-521—Modern Geometry

Three Credit Hours
Strategies and techniques for problem solving will be introduced
and used to solve mathematical problems. The emphasis will be
on middle and secondary level problem solving. A major portion
of the course consists of hands-on experience in problem solving,
both individually and in groups.

Three Credit Hours
A reexamination of elementary geometry from an advanced
standpoint. Metric and synthetic approaches to plane and solid
geometry, topics in non-Euclidean geometry.

MATH-511—Number Theory
Three Credit Hours
The Euclidean algorithm; prime and composite integers,
elementary Diophantine equations, Pythagorean triples, Euler’s
phi-function, congruences, Euler-Fermat theorems, exponents and
primitive roots, quadratic residues.

MATH-512—History of Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the development of mathematics from the time of the
ancients to the present, analysis of causes for the retardation of the
advancement of mathematics in different centuries, contributions
by under represented cultures and selected reading to show the
contributions of mathematics to the development of science.

MATH-514—Methods for Middle/Secondary Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Various methodologies for teaching middle and secondary
mathematics will be introduced and used in the course. The
emphasis will be on using techniques and ideas suggested in the
NCTM standards and South Carolina Frameworks. Ideas on how
to supplement textbook material and how to motivate students will
be presented. Students in the course will have the opportunity to
practice the techniques presented.

MATH-517—Concepts of Pre-Calculus for Middle School
Teachers
Three Credit Hours
This course will review the topics in pre-calculus with an emphasis
on conceptual understanding and how middle school mathematics
leads into pre-calculus. Technology will be used to assist in the
motivation and development of algebraic and trigonometric ideas.
Prerequisite: MATH-501 or equivalent.

MATH-518—Technology in Mathematics Classrooms
Three Credit Hours
This course will introduce new technological developments and
explore ways to use calculators, computers, etc. in the teaching of
mathematics.

MATH-519—Using Technology in Teaching Middle School
Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
This course will demonstrate how calculators and other
technological advances can be used to motivate and develop
conceptual understanding of arithmetic, algebra, and geometric
concepts. Various applications which make use of calculators will
be investigated. The appropriateness of calculator use in teaching
certain topics will be discussed.
Note: Credit may not be received for both MATH-518 and 519.

MATH-530—Geometric Linear Algebra
Three Credit Hours
A linear algebra course which emphasizes the geometry of
vectors in two-and three dimensions. Topics include linear
transformations, bases, orthogonality, matrix algebra, and
applications in the real world as well as applications in
mathematics.

MATH-532—Modern Algebra
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the terminology, concepts, and methods of
modern Abstract Algebra. Topics discussed include groups, rings,
integral domains, fields, and isomorphism. Examples drawn
from familiar number systems are used to illustrate elementary
properties of the systems discussed.

MATH-541—Probability and Statistics for Middle School
Teachers
Three Credit Hours
The course will demonstrate basic ideas of data collection
and the use of elementary statistical ideas to analyze the data.
Various graphical representations and models will be explored.
Interpretations of the data and possible extrapolations will be
investigated.

MATH 542—Probability and Statistics
Three Credit Hours
Topics will include probability, random variables, important
probability distributions, sampling distributions, point and interval
estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, correlation, and analysis
of variance. Emphasis will be given to applications in the fields of
biology, business, agriculture, political science, and education.

MATH-545—Applications of Discrete Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Discrete mathematical topics are introduced and used in various
applications. Included are counting techniques, combinatorics,
graphs, theory, and recurrence relations.

MATH-550—Mathematical Modeling
Three Credit Hours
The course is designed to strengthen the content knowledge
needed to use mathematical modeling as an effective tool in
problem solving. Topics include models which require use of some
or all of the following: difference equations, curve fitting, graphing,
spreadsheets, geometry, matrices, calculus, maximization and
minimization, and simulation using random numbers.

MATH-553—Calculus from an Advanced Standpoint
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare teachers who may teach
the Advanced Placement course in calculus. Emphasis will be
on understanding background and concepts involved in the
development of calculus. The use of graphing calculators and other
technology will be demonstrated and practiced.
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�MATH-570—Selected Topics
Three Credit Hours
Special topics in mathematics which are not covered in other
courses. This course may be repeated for additional credit, as the
topic change.

CSCI-562—Microcomputer Applications for Teachers
Three Credit Hours
This course is specifically designed to help teachers/administrators
prepare to use microcomputers and Internet resources in
their classroom/school. Topics include a general introduction
to computers, word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and
telecommunications. Emphasis will be on actual classroom/school
applications. This course is not intended for anyone who has
already taken another computer course.
Note: This course can not be used for the Master of Science in
Computer Science.
CSCI-563—Programming for Teachers
Three Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to problem solving and
programming skills. It is aimed at developing strategies and
programs that teachers can use with middle and high school
students.
Note: This course can not be used for the Master of Science in
Computer Science.
Prerequisite: CSCI-562 or other computing course.

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�Master of Science in Computer Science
2.

Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Dr. John I. Moore, Jr., Department Head,
843-953-5048, john.moore@citadel.edu
Dr. Shankar Banik, Program Director,
843-953-5039, shankar.banik@citadel.edu
Mission:
The Master of Science in Computer Science is designed to offer
professionals an opportunity to attain an advanced degree in the
computer science field while upgrading their skills and knowledge.
The computer science program is a joint program with the College
of Charleston.

Admission Requirements:
1.

2.

3.
4.

5.

6.

Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with the appropriate non-refundable application fee, to
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room
101.
An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and
all other undergraduate or graduate work directly
from each accredited college and university. Students
admitted to the program are normally expected to have an
undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0.
Approval from the Program Director or Department
Head before registering for any graduate Computer
Science (CSCI) courses.
Completion of the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) with a minimum combined score of 1000 on the
verbal and quantitative sections of the general test and
a minimum score of 4.0 on the writing assessment. The
GRE must be current within five years of the application
for admission to the program.
Evidence of a command of spoken and written English
such as a TOEFL score of 550 paper-based, 79-80 internet
based or 213 computer-based (if English is not the native
language of citizenship).
Competency, demonstrated through coursework,
approved work experience, or a program administrated
competency exam, in the areas of basic Computer
Architecture, Object-oriented Programming, Discrete
Mathematics, and Data Structures.

Degree Requirements:
The Master of Science in Computer Science degree is conferred
upon those candidates who successfully complete an approved
program of study consisting of a minimum of 33 semester hours of
graduate credit (of which no more than nine may be transfer credit)
with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
All degree candidates must:
1. Complete the following four core courses for a total of
12 hours.
CSCI-601 Data Modeling and Database Design
CSCI-602 Foundations of Software Engineering

3.

CSCI-603 Object-Oriented Design Patterns
CSCI-604 Distributed Computer Systems Architecture
Declare an area of specialization from among software
engineering, information systems, or computer science,
and complete four courses in that area (12 hours).
a) Degree candidates in the Software Engineering
specialization must complete four courses from the
courses numbered 634, 654, 656, 657, 658, 659,
672, or 690 when approved by the department head
or program director. One of these courses must be
656 and one of the courses must be chosen from 654
and 658.
b) Degree candidates in the Information Systems
specialization must complete four courses from the
courses numbered 631, 632, 634, 636, 638, 659,
672, or 690 when approved by the department head
or program director. Two of these courses must be
632 and 631.
c) Degree candidates in the Computer Science
specialization must complete four courses from the
courses numbered 612, 614, 616, 618, 638, 674, or
690 when approved by the department head or
program director. Three of the four courses must be
from the courses numbered 612, 614, 616, or 618.
Complete one of the following three options (9 hours).
a) CSCI-699 Research Thesis (6 hours) plus one
elective.
b) CSCI-698 Project thesis (3 hours) plus two electives.
c) Three electives (9 hours).

The Citadel’s School of Engineering offers a graduate certificate
program in Technical Project Management consisting of four
courses. PMGT-650 (Overview of Technical Project Management)
may be substituted for CSCI-634 in satisfying degree requirements
for the Master of Science in Computer Science, and the remaining
three courses, PMGT-651, PMGT-652, and PMGT-653, may be
taken as electives satisfying requirement 3c above.

Course Descriptions:
CSCI-601—Data Modeling and Database Design
Three Credit Hours
Topics include conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling,
data analysis, relational database design and normalization,
query languages, query processing, administration, and CASE
tools. A database design project is part of the requirement and
includes hands-on data modeling, design, development, and
implementation.

CSCI-602—Foundations of Software Engineering
Three Credit Hours
A breadth-first coverage of software engineering processes and
methodologies including life cycle modeling, process management
and improvement. Metrics and phased development are
emphasized.

CSCI-603—Object-Oriented Design Patterns
Three Credit Hours
A programming course emphasizing design patterns to increase
software design quality, reliability and reuse. The course covers
current pattern catalog and object-oriented design processes for
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�design refactoring. Tool usage is expected to be heavy.

CSCI 604—Distributed Computer Systems Architecture
Three Credit Hours
Processor micro-architectures, hardwired vs. micro-programmed
control, pipelining and pipeline hazards, memory hierarchies,
bus-based system architecture and memory mapping, hardwaresoftware interface, and operating system concepts.

CSCI-612—Advanced Computer Organization
Three Credit Hours
The course covers general purpose systems consisting of
loosely coupled components built from PCs. Topics include
interconnection networks, protocols, high performance I/O, load
balancing, availability, programming models and environments,
parallel algorithms and applications. The course is lab intensive
and will include the implementation of parallel algorithms on a
Beowulf Cluster.
Prerequisites: CSCI-604 and an undergraduate course in Operating
Systems.

CSCI-614—Advanced Operating Systems
Three Credit Hours
A study is made of a broad range of advanced operating systems
concepts, including protection, security, memory management,
kernels, file systems, synchronization, naming, networks, and
distributed systems as well as recent trends in operating systems
design. Specific aspects of operating systems which support
distributed computing will be emphasized. Linux kernel internals
will also be considered.
Prerequisites: CSCI-604 and an undergraduate course in Operating
Systems.

CSCI-616—Automata Theory
Three Credit Hours
The theory of finite state machines and regular expressions
are applied to the design of switching circuits, components of
compilers such as lexical analysis, pattern-matching, text-editors,
unifications as needed in Prolog or for automated deduction,
and almost any program which processes under commands.
Undecidable problems and intractable problems are explored.

CSCI-618—Programming Languages
Three Credit Hours
The course surveys the principles of programming language design
and the issues related to their implementation. Topics will include
a comparison of the major programming paradigms: imperative,
functional, logic, and object-oriented. Also covered are data types,
methods of specifying the semantics of language constructs, and
concurrency.

CSCI-631—Privacy and Security Issues
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the principles and practices related to computer
security. The course concentrates on the problems of security
associated with computer networks and emphasizes the application
of cryptography to address those problems.

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CSCI-632—Data Communications and Networking
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to data communications and computer
networking. Topics include LAN topologies, transmission media,
error detection, packet switching networks, internetworking of
heterogeneous network technologies, internetworking protocol
suites (with emphasis on TCP/IP), the client/server paradigm, the
BSD Socket interface, network security, and important network
applications.

CSCI-633—Semantic Web Principles and Practices
Three Credit Hours
This course covers the emerging technology supporting the
Semantic Web with macbine-processable content. Students will
engineer and implement ontologies, associated metadata and
logical inference systems. Covered are specialized languages such
as Extensible Markup Language (XML), Resource Description
Framework (RDF), and Ontology Web Language (OWL) and query
associated query languages.

CSCI-634—Project Change and Management
Three Credit Hours
Managing projects within an organizational context. Including the
processes related to initiating, planning, executing, controlling,
reporting, and closing a project. Project integration, scope, time,
cost, quality control, and risk management. Managing the changes
in organizations resulting from introducing or revising information
systems. Identifying project champions, working with user teams,
training and documentation. The change management role of the
IS specialist.

CSCI-636—Information Technology Policy, Governance and
Strategy
Three Credit Hours
The top management, strategic perspective for gaining competitive
advantage through information systems. The development and
implementation of policies and plans to achieve organizational
goals. Effective information systems use. Defining the systems
that support the operational, administrative and strategic needs of
the organization, including the growth and support of computing
throughout the organization. Approaches to managing the
information systems function in organizations. Role of the CIO.

CSCI-638—Advanced Topics in Database Systems
Three Credit Hours
Builds on the foundation established in CSCI-601 and focuses on
topics such as: algorithms for query processing and optimization,
physical database design, transaction processing, concurrency
control, database backup and recovery techniques, database
security, distributed databases, multimedia databases, object and
object-relational databases, data warehousing, and data mining.
Prerequisite: CSCI-601 or permission of the instructor.

CSCI-654—Software Requirements Analysis and Specification
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the software engineering requirements process.
Topics to include: feasibility studies, risk; and requirements
elicitation, modeling, analysis, specification, and validation.
Prerequisite: CSCI-602.

�CSCI-656—Software Systems Design and Implementation

CSCI-690—Special Topics in Computing

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the issues, techniques, strategies,
representations, and patterns used in designing and implementing
software. Possible design topics include: specification of internal
interfaces, architectural design, data design, user interface design,
design tools and evaluation of design. Possible implementation
topics include: language-oriented issues, construction technologies,
tools and formal construction methods.
Prerequisites: CSCI-602 and CSCI-603.

Three Credit Hours
A course in the special study of an advanced or new topic in
computer science, information science or software engineering.
This course may be repeated for additional credit, as the topic
change.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

CSCI-657—Embedded Systems Design
Three Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to specifying, designing,
implementing and testing (real-time) embedded systems. Topics
include the embedded system life cycle, choosing a processor,
hardware/software partitioning, design techniques, cross-platform
development, debugging, testing and integration. Implementation
languages may include Java, C/C++ or assembly.
Prerequisites: CSCI-602 and CSCI-604.

CSCI-691—Independent Study
Variable Credit Hours
This course consists of individual study of an agreed-upon topic
under the direction of a faculty member and following a course
of reading and other requirements proposed by the student
and established by negotiation with the director. This course is
intended to provide graduate students with an opportunity to
study in an area of computer science, software engineering or
information systems that is not generally offered. The course may
be repeated once.
Prerequisite: Approval by the MSCS program director.

CSCI-698—Project Thesis
CSCI-658—Software Testing and Maintenance
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the concepts and methods associated with
software testing and maintenance. Testing topics to include:
testing as part of requirements engineering and software design,
test plan writing, and static and dynamic testing. Maintenance
topics to include: an overview of corrective, adaptive, perfective
and preventive maintenance activities as well as organizational
managerial issues.
Prerequisite: CSCI-602.

CSCI-659—Service-Oriented Computing
Three Credit Hours
Service-Oriented Computing is a term that describes software
systems that combine Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
and Business Process Management (BPM) layers. This course
explores both SOA and BPM, demonstrating that in
combination business and IT concerns can be aligned.
Experience with service-oriented development, process modeling and execution, and securing services will be obtained.

Three Credit Hours
Project thesis is a three-credit hour course for the completion of
a formal master’s project thesis under faculty direction. A project
thesis is characterized by a research project that applies or extends
course topics through systems development.
Prerequisites: Completion of the four core courses CSCI-601,
CSCI-602, CSCI-603, and CSCI-604, and approval by the MSCS
program director.

CSCI-699—Research Thesis
Six Credit Hours
Research Thesis is a six-credit hour course for the completion
of a formal master’s research thesis under faculty direction. A
research thesis is a traditional research project characterized by a
comprehensive paper on a research topic.
Prerequisites: Completion of the four core courses CSCI-601,
CSCI-602, CSCI-603 and CSCI-604, and approval by the MSCS
program director.

CSCI-672—Human-Computer Interaction
Three Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to human computer interaction
and user interface development. Topics include human factors
of interactive software, interactive styles, design principles and
considerations, development methods and tools, interface quality
and evaluation methods.

CSCI-674—Introduction to Computer Graphics
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the fundamental principles of computer
graphics. Using the OpenGL application-programming
interface, students will learn these principles by writing a series of
programming projects.
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of linear algebra and experience
writing programs in a high level language.

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�Department of Health, Exercise,
&amp; Sport Science
Mission Statement:
Goals of the degree programs M.S. in Health, Exercise, and Sport
Science and M.A.T in Physical Education are to provide an exemplary
educational environment and experiences leading to advanced skills,
knowledge, and attitudes within domains of human movement;
healthful living; individual growth and development; application
of physical, biological, and behavioral sciences to the teaching and
learning processes; and management and administration of sport,
exercise, and recreation programs.
These two programs provide scholarly approaches to study of
professions for those interested in health science, exercise science,
sport science, physical education, and human performance.
These advanced degree programs prepare graduates for leadership
positions including those within schools and other teaching and
coaching venues; the recreation industry; college and university
sports, intramurals, recreation, and sports club programs; resort
programming; wellness and fitness industries; and sport and athletic
administration.
The Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science also provides
a Graduate Certificate in Sport Management (see page 108 for
details).

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Master of Science in Health, Exercise, &amp;
Sport Science
Dr. John S. Carter, 843-953-7953/5060,
john.carter@citadel.edu
Dr. Dena P. Garner, 843-953-7960,
dena.garner@citadel.edu
Admission Requirements:
1. Contact the Director of Graduate Studies for the
Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science.
2. Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
3. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university. Students whose degrees are
from colleges and universities outside the United States will
be required to have their transcripts translated by one of
several academic credential evaluation organizations
recognized by the CGC office.
4. Successfully complete either the Miller Analogies Test
(MAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
and have official scores sent directly to the CGC
office. This test must be current within five years of
application. Minimum acceptable score for the MAT is 396.
Minimal acceptable GRE score is a combined verbal
and quantitative score of 900. Applicants who score
between 380-395 on the MAT or between 750-899 on the
GRE may apply for provisional status. A student with
provisional status who completes 6 graduate semester hours
in one semester and maintains a 3.5 grade point ratio may
be classified as a regular degree-seeking student. Regular
admission status is granted only upon completion of all
admission requirements, documentation, respective
program requirements, and evaluation by department.
5. Three letters of recommendation must be sent to the
CGC office. These may be from faculty members of the
applicant’s undergraduate institution and/or from
associates in business, government, education, or military
service.
6. Submit a resume detailing previous work experiences to the
CGC office.
7. Submit an official TOEFL score if your native language is
not English. Minimum acceptable score is 550 paperbased, 213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based.

�Program Requirements:
The program consists of thirty-nine (39) or forty-two (42) semester
credit hours depending on course selection. Either twenty-one (21) or
twenty-four (24) hours are derived from seven (7) or eight (8) required
core courses. The balance of hours (18) may be taken from approved
health, exercise, and sport science electives and a maximum of three
(3) hours of free electives. Within the broad scope of courses offered,
each program of study is individually structured to accommodate
needs and interests of the student while assuring mastery of the
disciplines of health science, exercise science, and sport science. Each
student enrolled in this program is expected to integrate components
of research, apply contemporary technological and/or computer
expertise, and practice effective oral and written communications
skills through each phase of the program.
During the last semester of program work, each student is required
to take a written and oral exit competency examination. Questions
for the written phase are drawn from coursework completed by each
student in the Department of Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science.
After the written exam is evaluated, each student will undergo an
oral investigation consisting of questions selected by members of the
departmental graduate faculty. Any student who does not satisfactorily
complete the exit competency examination may be required to take
additional courses or accomplish individualized study to strengthen
identified areas.

Core Requirements:
Depending upon program emphasis, seven (7) or eight (8) courses
within the curriculum are designated “Core Courses” are required
for each student:
HESS-501
Nutrition
HESS-505
Motor Development and Motor Learning
HESS-506
Applied Exercise Physiology
HESS-510
Biomechanics of Sport Techniques
HESS-540
Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I
HESS-541
Current &amp; Future Trends in Health, Exercise,
&amp; Sport Science *
HESS-507
Special Problems in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport
Science *
(OR)
HESS-542
(OR)
HESS-598
HESS-599

Practicum in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science *
Thesis I in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science (3) *
Thesis II in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science (3) *

* HESS-540 is a prerequisite or co-requisite for this course
TOTAL HOURS of CORE REQUIREMENTS: 21 or 24
Approved Electives
Each student is required to choose a minimum of six (6) courses (18
hours) from the following list of approved elective courses.
HESS-502
Drug &amp; Substance Abuse
HESS-503
Human Sexuality
HESS-504
Public Health
HESS-508
Epidemiology

HESS-509
HESS-511
HESS-512
HESS-513
HESS-518
HESS-520
HESS-521
HESS-523
HESS-530
HESS-534
HESS-538
HESS-539
HESS-543
HESS-544
HESS-545
HESS-546
HESS-547
HESS-548
HESS-549
HESS-552
HESS-553
HESS-558
HESS-560

HESS-554
HESS-555
HESS-556
HESS-557

Preventive and Rehabilitative Aspects of
Physical Activity
Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport
Science
Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport
Science
Sport Facility &amp; Event Management
Sport Marketing
Special Topics in Sport Management
The Art of Selling in Sport
Administration and Leadership of Exercise
and Sport Organizations
Practicum in Sport Management
Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in
Sport &amp; Physical Activity
Internship in Sport Management (6 hours)
Sport Public Relations &amp; Promotions
Consumer Health
Exercise Testing &amp; Assessment
Nutrition for Exercise, Sport, and Physical
Activity
Environmental Physiology
Techniques of Conditioning for Sport and
Physical Fitness
Psychology of Sport &amp; Motivation
Sociological and Cultural Aspects of Sport
Fundraising for Sport Organizations
Sport Communications
Advertising in Sport
Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp;
Sport Science II * **
Analysis of Sport Skills and Techniques
Legal Aspects of Sport
Sport Finance
Economics of Sport

* HESS-540 is a prerequisite or co-requisite for this course
** This course or an equivalent course may be required if a student
chooses the thesis option
•

•

Opportunities exist for development of specialized
programs of study emphasizing Health Science, Exercise
Science, or Sport Science.
Common threads of effective written and oral communication
skills, research methodology, applied contemporary
technology and computer expertise, collaboration and
cooperation with other disciplines, and reflective learning
will be incorporated within each course in the Master of
Science curriculum.

Total program hours: 39 OR 42
(21/24 core hours + 18 elective)

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�Course Descriptions:
HESS-501—Nutrition
Three Credit Hours
A study of primary nutrients essential to health with attention given
to specific needs from infancy through adulthood. Current theories
and practices related to physical and intellectual performance are also
investigated. Contemporary topics are presented such as degenerative
diseases, food-borne diseases, fad dieting, food additives, and sports
nutrition.

HESS-510—Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
Three Credit Hours
Study and analysis of humans in motion, sport object motion,
and forces acting upon animate and inanimate bodies. Basic
cinematographic and non-cinematographic techniques are utilized in
a variety of both general and specific sports skill applications.
Prerequisites: Anatomy and/or Physiology

HESS-511—Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science

Three Credit Hours
A study of characteristics of commonly abused chemicals and other
substances and reasons for abuse. Attention will be given to methods
of rehabilitation and prevention.

Three Credit Hours
Opportunities for graduate students to take special courses not
generally offered within the department. Each course must be
appropriate for one’s program of studies, and permission of the
Director of Graduate Studies in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
is required.
Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.

HESS-503—Human Sexuality

HESS-512—Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science

HESS-502—Drug and Substance Abuse

Three Credit Hours
A course designed to analyze public health trends, services, funding,
and organization of local, state, and federal agencies.

Three Credit Hours
Opportunities for graduate students to take special courses not
generally offered within the department. Each course must be
appropriate for one’s program of studies, and permission of the
Director of Graduate Studies in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
is required.
Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.

HESS-505—Motor Development and Motor Learning

HESS-513—Sport Facility &amp; Event Management

Three Credit Hours
A study of all facets of human sexuality.

HESS-504—Public Health

Three Credit Hours
Study of appropriate learning theories, hereditary and environmental
factors influencing learning and performance of gross motor skills.

HESS-506—Applied Physiology of Exercise
Three Credit Hours
Study of effects of exercise upon various components of physical
fitness. Analysis and interpretation of research in areas of
cardiovascular-pulmonary adjustment, metabolic requirement, and
heat regulation during exercise are emphasized.
Prerequisite: Human Physiology or Exercise Physiology

HESS-507—Special Problems in Health Science, Exercise
Science, and Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
An independent research study of a local problem or a specialized
subject area not normally covered in existing courses.
Prerequisite: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I

HESS-508—Epidemiology
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the science of epidemiology and techniques used
in epidemiology.
Prerequisite: Tests and Measurements, Statistics, or equivalent.

HESS-509—Preventive and Rehabilitative Aspects of Physical
Activity
Three Credit Hours
This course provides emphasis on roles of exercise and physical
activity in prevention and rehabilitation of degenerative diseases.
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Three Credit Hours
This course will integrate various operational functions of sport
facilities, including management principles, methodologies, and
practices. In addition, effective management of sport and recreational
events will be studied.

HESS-518—Sport Marketing
Three Credit Hours
This course will cover basic components of sport marketing: use of
sports as a marketing tool for other products; marketing of sports
products; and current considerations relevant for both marketing
through and marketing of sports.

HESS-520—Special Topics in Sport Management
Three Credit Hours
Opportunity for graduate students to take special courses not generally
offered within the department. Each course must be appropriate for
one’s program of studies, and permission of the Director of Graduate
Studies in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science is required.

HESS-521—The Art of Selling in Sport
Three Credit Hours
A course concentrating on knowledge, skills and concepts related to
the “art” of sales, an area valued considerably in the sport industry.

HESS 523—Administration and Leadership of Exercise and
Sport Organizations
Three Credit Hours
This course examines organizational theory and behavior as well
as leadership qualities related to exercise and sport organizations.
Effectiveness, structure, and design of sport and exercise
organizations will be addressed as well as cultures, leadership styles,

�conflicts, changes, and human resources involved in these entities.

HESS-542—Practicum in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
HESS-529—Special Problems in Sport Management:
Advertising in Sport
Three Credit Hours
A course examining knowledge, skills and concepts required for
succesful advertising in the sport industry. Strategies and techniques
of successful advertising wll be studied.

HESS-530—Practicum in Sport Management
Three Credit Hours
A supervised field experience of at least 125 hours in a sport industry
setting. Students observe, shadow, and work in a setting that enhances
and complements classroom learning, develops valuable skills,
nurtures professional networking, and acts to advance one’s future
career goals.
Prerequisites: Sport Marketing (HESS-518), Administration and
Leadership of Exercise and Sport Organizations (HESS-523), or
instructor approval.

HESS-534—Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in Sport
&amp; Physical Activity
Three Credit Hours
Study of legal, ethical, and practical definitions of involving people
with disabilities within physical activity, physical education, and
sport settings.

HESS-538—Internship in Sport Management
Six Credit Hours
Involvement in an external working experience with a host
organization for a period of at least 500 hours. This internship will
provide students with opportunities to receive practical experience
in selected sport management settings.
Prerequisites: All required program courses or instructor approval

HESS-539—Sport Public Relations &amp;Promotions
Three Credit Hours
A course focusing on marketing and public relations principles and
practices in the sport management industry.

HESS-540—Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to introduce procedures for conducting, evaluating,
and applying research in health, exercise, and sport science including
an understanding of fundamental research design, data collection,
and data analysis.

HESS-541—Current and Future Trends in Health, Exercise,
and Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
Investigation and exploration of current and future trends in health,
exercise, and sport science through contemporary readings and
seminar discussions.
Prerequisites: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I

Three Credit Hours
A supervised field experience of at least 125 hours in a health
science, exercise science, or sport science setting. Students observe,
shadow, and work in a setting (s) to enhance and complement
classroom learning, develop valuable skills, nurture networking,
and may advance one toward future career goals.
Prerequisites: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I

HESS-543—Consumer Health
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to produce smarter consumers in the health
marketplace. Emphasis is on evaluation of health products and
services.

HESS-544—Exercise Testing &amp; Assessment
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to acquire knowledge and develop skills necessary
for exercise testing, physical fitness assessment, and exercise
prescriptions among a variety of populations. Topics to be addressed
include exercise program goals and objectives, principles and methods
of physical fitness screening, development and testing, evaluation of
existing exercise programs, exercise prescriptions, and administration
and programming considerations.

HESS-545—Nutrition for Exercise, Sport, and Physical
Activity
Three Credit Hours
An examination of nutrition and physical activity interactions
including exercise and sport. Topics include current research
on nutrients and ergogenic aids, as well as dietary analysis and
intervention with athletes.

HESS-546—Environmental Physiology
Three Credit Hours
A course examining energetics of environmental stress on
cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, and muscle physiology as
pertain to physical performance.

HESS-547—Techniques of Conditioning for Sport and
Physical Fitness
Three Credit Hours
A study of fundamental concepts of human physiology and exercise
physiology as apply to programs of physical conditioning, training, and
physical fitness. Theories, current research, and laboratory techniques
for assessing human physiological responses to exercise, physical
training, health-related physical fitness, and sport performance will
be studied.

HESS-548—Psychology of Sport and Motivation
Three Credit Hours
A course addressing the effects of participating in exercise and sport
on psychological traits and states of participants and fans. Cognitive
and neurobiological mechanisms and psychological limitations to
athletic performance will be studied, as well as mental and psychological
techniques and strategies to improve performance and achievement in
sport and exercise.
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�HESS-549—Sociological and Cultural Aspects of Sport
Three Credit Hours
An examination of sport in America and its affects on society, including
race, gender, adherence, values, and violence.

HESS-552—Fundraising for Sport Organizations
Three Credit Hours
Traditional and innovative revenue acquisition methods for sport
organizations will be examined. Fundamental concepts and theories
of fundraising applicable to the sport industry will be studied.

HESS-553—Sport Communications
Three Credit Hours
Examination of the role of sport organizations as communications
systems where effective written and oral interpersonal communication
skills are imperative for success.

HESS-554—Analysis of Sports Skills and Techniques
Three Credit Hours
An application of data collection and data analysis tools including
EMG, videography, and force transducers to kinesiological systems of
the human body during movement and sport skills.

HESS-555—Legal Aspects of Sport
Three Credit Hours
This course reviews legal considerations, responsibilities, and liabilities
of organizations and personnel related to sport and recreation.
An examination of event management, personnel relations, and
governmental regulations impacting sport and recreation as well as
tort liability with special emphasis on effective management of risk,
athletic eligibility, contracts, and Title IX.

HESS-556—Sport Finance
Three Credit Hours
This course addresses basic theory in finance and accounting as
applied to managerial control of sport organizations. It examines
forms of ownership, taxation, financial analysis, feasibility studies,
and economic impact studies related to sport organizations.

HESS-557—Economics of Sport
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to fundamental economic concepts
and analysis, especially those related to spectator sports, and youth
sports, recreational sports, the sporting goods industry.

HESS-560—Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science II
Three Credit Hours
Advanced procedures for conducting, evaluating, and applying research
in health, exercise, and sport science including an understanding of
parametric and nonparametric instruments and methodologies used
to measure and evaluate various parameters considered essential to
research in health, exercise, and sport science.
Prerequisite: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I; Statistics, Tests and
Measurements, or equivalent.

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HESS-598—Thesis I in Health Science, Exercise Science, and
Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
Student will be directed to develop a research question or problem
statement, define terminology, identify limitations and delimitations,
and formulate hypotheses and purpose statements. A literature
review critiquing previous research on the topic and a description of
methodology to be used to solve the problem will be included. Chapters
1, 2, and 3 of the thesis will be completed and presented to the thesis
committee for approval.
Prerequisites: HESS-540, HESS-560 Research Techniques and Methods
of Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I, II

HESS-599—Thesis II in Health Science, Exercise Science, and
Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
Student will be directed to report results, discuss findings in relation
to the introduction and previous literature, identify recommendations
and conclusions, and include a bibliography. Chapters 4 and 5 of the
thesis will be completed, and the entire thesis presented in an oral
defense to the thesis committee for approval. The student will also be
expected to submit the research for presentation at a state, regional, or
national meeting or equivalent.
Prerequisites: HESS-540, HESS-560 Research Techniques and Methods
of Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I, II and
HESS-598, Thesis I in Health Science, Exercise Science, and Sport
Science.

�School of Engineering
Master of Science:
• Project Management

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�Master of Science in Project
Management
School of Engineering, 843-953-6588
Dr. Keith Plemmons, PE, PMP
843-953-7677
Keith.Plemmons@citadel.edu
Mission Statement:
The mission of The Citadel’s Master of Science in Project
Management is to equip a diverse professional student population
with the applied knowledge, principled leadership and
management skills needed to effectively lead an organization’s
implementation of projects and multi-disciplinary initiatives.

Admission Requirements:
Applicants will be admitted to the Master of Science in Project
Management (MSPM) degree program on the basis of professional
and scholastic achievement, along with their aptitude for graduate
study. Other qualities appropriate to graduate study are also
considered. Anyone holding a bachelor’s degree from an accredited
college or university (one recognized by the Council for Higher
Education Accreditation) is eligible for consideration. A technical
or engineering background is not a requirement for admission.
All material must be received by the CGC office on or before
the following dates to assure consideration to the MSPM degree
program during the applicable semester.
Semester to begin:
Fall
Spring
Summer

Admission material due:
July 20th
December 1st
March 20th

For degree-seeking students:
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate acadmic course work
from each accredited college or university recognized by the
CHEA must be submitted directly to The Citadel Graduate
College.
3. Submission of official copy of GRE or GMAT test score,
obtained within the previous five years, to the CGC office.
4. Evidence of a minimum of one year of professional experience,
or permission from Department Head.
5. Submit two letters of reference to the CGC office.
6. Submit a resume detailing previous work.
7. Prepare and submit a statement of purpose.
8. Submission of an official TOEFL score if the applicant’s native
language is not English. The minimum score is 550 paper-based or
213 computer-based or 79 Internet-based.

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For non-degree seeking engineering students wanting to
take graduate-level courses to fulfill professional practice
requirements:
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate acadmic course work
from each accredited college or university recognized by the
CHEA must be submitted directly to The Citadel Graduate
College.
3. Submit a resume detailing previous work.
4. Submission of an official TOEFL score if the applicant’s native
language is not English. The minimum score is 550 paper-based or
213 computer-based or 79 internet-based.
Admission Denied: During the admission process, the applicant’s
records will be reviewed and results communicated in writing. If
the application is denied, the applicant may petition the Dean
of Engineering for re-consideration, citing any extenuating or
mitigating circumstances.

Program Requirements:
The Master of Science in Project Management is conferred upon
those candidates who successfully complete an approved program
of study consisting of 30 semester hours of graduate credit as
delineated below.
Students are expected to complete all degree requirements within
a seven-year period from the time of registration in their first
graduate course at The Citadel. Any transfer credit must have been
earned within six years prior to admission into The Citadel MSPM
program. Any prerequisites for applicable courses must be met.
All degree candidates must:
1. Complete the following four core Technical Project Management
(TPM) courses for a total of 12 hours.
PMGT-650
Overview of Technical Project
Management
PMGT-651
Technical Project Planning and
Scheduling
PMGT-652
Applications of Quality Management
PMGT-653
Technical Project Support and
Operations
2. Complete two core Leadership courses for a total of 6 hours.
Courses include:
BADM-713
Communication for Leadership
BADM-722
Leadership in Organizations
PMGT-671
Project Manager Leadership
Development
PMGT-672
Applied Leadership Concepts
3. Declare a plan of study totaling 12 hours taken from the
following optional areas or from other approved graduate programs
of interest.

�Option Areas of Study:
•

Leadership Option
PMGT-671
PMGT-672
PMGT-690
PSYC-500
PSYC-570

Project Manager Leadership
Development
Applied Leadership Concepts
Independent Study
Human Growth and Development
Social and Cognitive Foundations of
Interpersonal Behavior

•

Electrical and Computer Engineering Option
ELEC-605
Advanced Power Systems
ELEC-615
Spectral Analysis
ELEC-625
RF Systems
ELEC-635
Adaptive Signal Processing
ELEC-645
Data Communication Networks
ELEC-655
Digital Communications
ELEC-665
Fundamentals of Advanced Energy
Conversion
ELEC-675
Computer Architecture

•

Civil and Environmental Engineering Option
CIVL-502
Sustainability
CIVL-504
Natural Hazards and Preservation of
Historical Structures
CIVL-506
Geographic Information Systems
CIVL-508
Monitoring of Civil Engineering
Infrastructure
CIVL-602
Water Quality Modeling and
Management
CIVL-604
Aquatic Chemistry
CIVL-608
Building Load Analysis
CIVL-610
Timber Design
CIVL-612
Urban Transportation Planning
CIVL-614
Ground Improvement
CIVL-616
Deep Foundations
CIVL-650
Special Graduate Topics in Civil
Engineering

Transfer Credit: A maximum of two courses (6 hours) may
be transferred in from an accredited college or university (one
recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation).
(except for ENGR 650, ENGR 651, ENGR 652, and ENGR 653),
provided: (1) grades of “B” or better were received in the courses
being considered, (2) credit was earned within six years prior to
admission into The Citadel MSPM program, and (3) each course
has been approved by the department head.
Transfer Credit From The Citadel: A maximum of four courses
(12 hours) may be tranferred from another Master’s degree
program at The Citadel, provided that core degree requirements
are met.
Grading: All students are subject to the Academic Standards
section under Policy Information of The Citadel Graduate College
catalog.
Requirements for Graduation: The degree of Master of Science
in Project Management may be conferred upon those students
who successfully complete the 30 hours of graduate coursework as
specified above with a grade-point ratio (GPR) of 3.0 or better on

hours earned at The Citadel. Completion of more than 30 credit
hours of advanced graduate coursework will only be allowed for
professional development, and may not be used to increase GPR to
the 3.0 required for graduation.

Required Technical Project Management Courses:
PMGT-650—Overview of Technical Project Management
Three Credit Hours
This course applies a systems engineering approach to project management and introduces the student to the entire lifecycle of technical projects as offered by Project Management Institute’s A Guide
to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)
and other resources. Practical assignments are combined with
industry-accepted standards for the purpose of developing a logical
framework for managing and leading technical projects. The five
major process groups of Initiation, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing are investigated in relationship
with the nine knowledge areas of Integration, Scope, Time, Cost,
Quality, Human Resources, Communication, Risk and Procurement. Professional responsibility and ethics will receive particular
emphasis. A Capstone Project requirement is a major component
of this course and integrated into the other Technical Project Management (TPM) courses, ENGR 651, ENGR 652, and ENGR 653.
A formal presentation of the completed TPM Capstone Project to
industry, academic and public professionals will be required at the
successful completion of the fourth TPM course.
Prerequisite: None
PMGT-651—Technical Project Planning and Scheduling
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the principles and applications of work
breakdown structures (WBS); the Critical Path Method (CPM) and
Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT); earned value
management, critical chain scheduling and buffer management;
definition and allocation of resources; resource leveling; and schedule compression and risk planning and mitigation. Course content
includes realistic projects, case studies, MS Project computer applications, along with web-based management and technology tools.
Each student will continue working on their Capstone Project
started in PMGT-650, and if PMGT-652 and PMGT-653 have been
successfully completed, will formally present the completed project
as part of this course.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650 or instructor permission.*
PMGT-652—Applications of Quality Management
Three Credit Hours
This course investigates the principles of quality management and
their application in the technical project environment. The standards, tools, techniques and deliverables as related to the development and implementation of a comprehensive quality system will
be explored. Topics related to ISO 9000, lean six sigma methodology, business process improvement, and function point analysis
will be addressed. Each student will continue working on their
Capstone Project started in PMGT-650, and if PMGT-651 and
PMGT-653 have been successfully completed, will formally present
the completed project as part of this course.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650 or instructor permission.*

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�PMGT-653—Technical Project Support and Operations
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and
understanding of the activities necessary for the completion of a
project, but not normally recognized as project activities. These
activities include project plan development, human resources,
communication, procurement, and stakeholder management. Each
student will continue working on their Capstone Project started in
PMGT-650, and if PMGT-651 and PMGT-652 have been successfully completed, will formally present the completed project as part
of this course.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650 or instructor permission.*
*PMGT-651, PMGT-652, PMGT-653 may be taken in any order.

Required Leadership Courses:
BADM-713—Communication for Leadership
Three Credit Hours
This course provides insight on the role of organizations as
communication systems in which effective writing and speaking are
crucial. Emphasis is on developing awareness of verbal and written
styles, interpersonal skills, and creating a repertoire of writing and
speaking strategies.
Prerequisite: None.
BADM-722—Leadership in Organizations
Three Credit Hours
This course is a seminar that focuses on the understanding and
application of organizational theory and leadership principles.
In addition, the course will include components on developing
individual leadership skills and different theories of organizations.
The applications component of the course will include a variety
of approaches such as cases, films, guest speakers, individual selfassessment, role play, team building exercises, and a leadership
portfolio.
Prerequisite: None.
PMGT-671—Project Manager Leadership Development
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide project management students
with knowledge and understanding of proven concepts for the
development of leadership skill essential to lead and manage
technical project teams. It is intended for students with
engineering and technical backgrounds, who want to improve
their knowledge in the area of technical project leadership and
management responsibilities. Students will be exposed to the
issues related to understanding the difference between leadership
and management, the leadership behaviors unique to the best
performing project managers, the casual influences that impact
leadership development, and the importance of coaching,
mentoring, and corporate culture. Course content will include
the study of proven research results, case studies, guest speakers,
individual study, and executive interviews.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650.
PMGT-672–Applied Leadership Concepts
Three credit hours
This course is designed to provide project/program management
professionals with advanced leadership skills. Areas covered in the
course will include leadership challenges unique to international
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projects, virtual project teams, executive leadership issues, conflict
resolution, effective oral and written communications, changing
a corporate culture, stakeholder management, and how to lead
the team development lifecycle. Course content will include
case studies, guest speakers, executive shadowing, and classroom
simulations.
Prerequisites: PMGT-650

Option Areas of Study Courses (Total 12 hours):
Leadership Option Courses
PSYC-500 and PSYC-570 are currently provided by The Citadel
under the Department of Psychology. PMGT-671, PMGT-672
and PMGT-690 are currently provided by The Citadel School of
Engineering.
PSYC-500—Human Growth and Development
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the principles of human development with
emphasis on the contributions of biological, social, psychological,
and multicultural influences as applied to an understanding of
cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development across the
life-span. Particular emphasis will be given to the psychobiological
nature and social context of development as well as cultural and
ethnic variations impacting on developmental processes.
PSYC-570–Social and Cognitive Foundations of Interpersonal
Behavior
Three credit hours
This course presents a survey of the scientific study of social
influence -- or social psychology, in other words. The class is based
on the premise that a fundamental understanding of the basic
forces affecting how individuals think and behave in social settings
serves as a cornerstone of effective interpersonal behavior and
sound leadership, and is thus critical to successful performance in
virtually every professional endeavor. The topics addressed include
social judgment and decision-making, attitudes and attitude
change, persuasion, group processes, prejudice and discrimination,
and conflict resolution.
Prerequisites: None
PMGT-671—Project Manager Leadership Development
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide project management students
with knowledge and understanding of proven concepts for the
development of leadership skill essential to lead and manage
technical project teams. It is intended for students with
engineering and technical backgrounds, who want to improve
their knowledge in the area of technical project leadership and
management responsibilities. Students will be exposed to the
issues related to understanding the difference between leadership
and management, the leadership behaviors unique to the best
performing project managers, the casual influences that impact
leadership development, and the importance of coaching,
mentoring, and corporate culture. Course content will include
the study of proven research results, case studies, guest speakers,
individual study, and executive interviews.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650.

�PMGT-672–Applied Leadership Concepts
Three credit hours
This course is designed to provide project/program management
professionals with advanced leadership skills. Areas covered in the
course will include leadership challenges unique to international
projects, virtual project teams, executive leadership issues, conflict
resolution, effective oral and written communications, changing
a corporate culture, stakeholder management, and how to lead
the team development lifecycle. Course content will include
case studies, guest speakers, executive shadowing, and classroom
simulations.
Prerequisites: PMGT-650
PMGT-690–Independent Study
Three credit hours
This course is designed to give students real-world work experience
to complement the classroom education they have previously
received or to allow for working on an advanced academic project
under the direction of one or more of the faculty of the School
of Engineering. Students will have the opportunity to relate their
classroom experiences to a variety of managerial issues and/or
to the investigation of some advanced topic. Topics shall not be
directly related to the student’s past work experiences. Applicable
efforts, activities, and topics will be approved through the
School of Engineering.
Prerequisites: PMGT-650 and instructor permission.
Transfer credits: No transfer credit will be accepted.

Electrical and Computer Engineering Option
Courses:
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)
offers the following courses:
ELEC-605–Advanced Power Systems
Three credit hours
A review of AC systems, power flow and symmetrical faults
will be given. Students will study symmetrical components,
unsymmetrical faults, system protection, power system controls,
and power line transients. Additional topics will include power
flow computational methods, regulatory aspects of the North
American power grid, and the use of computer tools for the design
of transmission and distribution systems.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
an undergraduate course in power system analysis or equivalent.
ELEC-615–Spectral Analysis
Three credit hours
Spectral estimation and analysis plays a key role in a large variety
of signal processing applications. Classical and modern spectral
analysis techniques are developed and compared in terms of
performance and implementation. Topics covered include
random-discrete signals, sample autocorrelations functions, the
periodogram, and parametric spectral estimates.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
an undergraduate course(s) in continuous and discrete time signal
analysis or equivalent.

ELEC-625–RF Systems
Three credit hours
Analysis, design, and optimization of radio-frequency systems. The
operation and characterization of RF components, fundamentals
of noise and distortion, and system concepts including tools such
as level charts and link budgets will be taught. Applications will
include wireless communication systems and radar.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
undergraduate courses in linear systems and electromagnetic fields.
ELEC-635–Adaptive Signal Processing
Three credit hours
An introduction to the analysis and design of adaptive systems with
applications in the areas of communications, signal processing,
and control. Topics include random signal models; theory of
adaptation and performance measures; LMS and RLS algorithms;
optimal filtering; adaptive equalization; interference cancellation;
signal prediction; and system identification.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
undergraduate courses in signals and systems, and probability and
statistics for engineers.
ELEC-645–Data Communication Networks
Three credit hours
Fundamentals of data communication networks. Emphasis on
network algorithms and their performance. Topics include:
layered network architecture, Link Layer protocols, high-speed
packet switching, queueing theory, Local Area Networks, and
Wide Area Networking issues, including routing and flow control.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
undergraduate courses in computer programming and probability
and statistics for engineers.
ELEC-655–Digital Communications
Three credit hours
Introduction to modern digital communication systems. Emphasis
on modulation and detection techniques and their performance in
the presence of noise.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor,
and undergraduate courses in linear systems and probability and
statistics for engineers.
ELEC-665–Fundamentals of Advanced Energy Conversion
Three credit hours
This course covers fundamentals of thermodynamics, chemistry,
flow and transport processes as applied to energy systems. Topics
include analysis of energy conversion in thermomechanical,
thermochemical, electrochemical, and photoelectric processes
in existing and future power and transportation systems, with
emphasis on efficiency, environmental impact and performance.
Systems utilizing fossil fuels, hydrogen, nuclear and renewable
resources, over a range of sizes and scales are discussed.
Applications include fuel reforming, hydrogen and synthetic fuel
production, fuel cells and batteries, combustion, hybrids, catalysis,
supercritical and combined cycles, photovoltaics, etc. The course
also deals with different forms of energy storage and transmission,
and optimal source utilization and fuel-life cycle analysis.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor
and undergraduate courses in university physics and engineering
mathematics.

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�ELEC-675–Computer Architecture
Three credit hours
Organization and design of computer systems hardware. Provides
the basic knowledge required for understanding and designing
standard and advanced computer architectures. Topics include:
instruction set architectures, ALU design and computer arithmetic,
memory organization, cache and virtual memories, controller
design, pipelining and parallelism.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission of the instructor,
and undergraduate courses in digital logic design and assembly
language programming.

Civil and Environmental Engineering Option
Courses:
The Department of Engineering (ECE) offers the following
courses:
CIVL-502–Sustainability
Three credit hours
This course provides an introduction to the broad topic of
sustainability and its application to engineering. A foundation of
study on the historical perspective of sustainability leads to a focus
on sustainable development, sustainable design.
Prerequisites: BS degree in engineering or related field.
CIVL-504–Natural Hazards and Preservation of Historical
Structures
Three credit hours
Engineering and science applications and socio-economic impacts
of natural hazards on historic structures. Course provides
thorough overview of design, rehabilitation, and other socioeconomic decisions related to natural hazards and historical
structures.
Prerequisites: BS degree in engineering or related field.
CIVL-506–Geographic Information Systems
Three credit hours
Instruction in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) focusing on
data analysis and application methods for engineers, planners and
related professions. Fundamental topics include spatial analysis,
geostatistical analysis, 3-D modeling, and vector/raster modeling.
The focus of the course is on gaining a fundamental understanding
of spatial data structures in GIS, geo-spatial data acquisition,
geoprocessing, geostatistical methods; visualization, exploration
of spatial data; network analysis, terrain mapping, spatial analysis,
and modeling. The course will include specific emphasis on urban
land use evaluation methods, transportation analysis (dynamic
segmentation and routing) and hydrologic modeling.
Prerequisites: BS in mathematics, science, or engineering, or
permission from instructor. Familiarity with basic GIS concepts
with and either ARC/INFO, ArcView, or ArcGIS highly
recommended.
CIVL-508–Monitoring of Civil Engineering Infrastructure
Three credit hours
Design and analysis of instrumentation systems to monitoring
of civil engineering infrastructure for the purpose of evaluating
performance and/or design. Covered topics include principles
of measurement, measurement errors and error analysis,
instrumentation sensor types and calibration, data acquisition and
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signal conditioning, and data management.
Prerequisites: CIV-330 or equivalent or permission from instructor.
CIVL-602–Water Quality Modeling and Management
Three credit hours
Water quality analysis and simulation of physical, chemical, and
biological processes affecting rivers, lakes, estuaries, and drinking
water distribution systems. Included are best management
practices based on application of water quality modeling
techniques to environmental systems (rivers, lakes, distribution
systems, etc.
Prerequisites: CIVL-312 or permission from instructor.
CIVL-604–Aquatic Chemistry
Three credit hours
Quantitative treatment of variables that govern the chemistry
of aquatic systems such as lakes, oceans, rivers, estuaries, and
groundwater. Emphasis on carbonate in open and closed systems,
metal complexation and solubility, and oxidation-reduction
reactions.
Prerequisites: CHEM-152/162 or permission from instructor.
CIVL-608–Building Load Analysis
Three credit hours
Structural engineering applications of analysis methodologies
used to determine loads in accordance with ASCE 7. Course
provides thorough overview of all practical load considerations.
Prerequisites: CIVL-309 or approved equivalent.

CIVL-610–Timber Design
Three credit hours
Design of wood framed structures in accordance with the NDS
Specification. Course provides thorough overview of practical
member and connection design and real world applications.
Prerequisites: CIVL-304 or approved equivalent.
CIVL-612–Urban Transportation Planning
Three credit hours
A systems approach to the transportation planning process
focusing on policy issues and the decision making process. Topics
include: 1.) Trip generation modeling –variables influencing trip
generation, regression analysis and category analysis; 2.) Trip
distribution – modeling factors governing trip distribution, growthfactor methods and gravity models, calibration of gravity models;
3.) Mode split modeling – factors influencing mode choice,
discrete choice models; 4.) Route selection – traffic assignment;
and 5.) Transportation surveys; transport related land use models,
urban structure, urban goods transport. Use of popular travel
demand software and transportation planning applications will
also be covered.
Prerequisites: BS in mathematics, science, or engineering, or
permission from instructor.
CIVL-614–Ground Improvement
Three credit hours
This course provides a thorough overview of several design and
construction methods for improving in-situ soil conditions.
Covered topics include site exploration; evaluation of in-situ
soil conditions via in-situ testing; soil liquefaction; soil shear

�strength and compressibility; soil nailing; foundation problems for
highway embankments; soil grouting; dynamic compaction, vibrocompaction; and vibro-replacement.
Prerequisites: CIVL-410 or equivalent or permission from
instructor.
CIVL-616–Deep Foundations
Three credit hours
Design, construction, and inspection of deep foundation
systems. Covered topics include effects of deep foundation
installations; static capacity and settlement analysis of single pile
and pile groups under axial and lateral loads; drilled shaft design,
construction, and inspection techniques; deep foundation load
testing standards, interpretation, and simulation; non-destructive
testing and subsequent analysis; cost analysis of deep foundations.
Prerequisites: CIVL-410 or equivalent or permission from
instructor.
CIVL-650–Special Graduate Topics in Civil Engineering
Three credit hours
Selected graduate topics in civil engineering. The offering of
this course will depend upon the interest of the students, the
availability of an instructor, and the approval of the department
head. Since the content of this course may change, a student may
repeat the course for credit with the consent of the department
head. Prerequisites: Graduate status and permission from
department head.
Prerequisites: None.

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�Graduate Certificate Programs
2011-2012

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�Graduate Certificate in Technical
Project Management

credit hours
The optional course for TPM Graduate Certificate Program is:
• PMGT-690: Independent Study
Total Required Courses: 12 credit hours

School of Engineering, 843-953-6588
Dr. Keith Plemmons, 843-953-7677
Keith.Plemmons@citadel.edu
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Technical Project Management (TPM) graduate
certificate program is to educate and train the next generation of
technical and professional leaders.

Admission Requirement:
Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for admission into the TPM graduate certificate program.
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university attended.
3. Submit a resume detailing work experience.
4. Submit a one-page letter of intent (form available at www.
citadel.edu/graduatecollege/forms)that provides concise,
complete answers to the following questions:
a. How has your experience prepared you for the TPM
graduate courses?
b. How will your knowledge, skills and attitudes
contribute to the TPM program’s learning community?
c. What do you hope to gain from the TPM graduate
program?
All material must be received by the CGC office to receive
consideration to the TPM graduate program. An undergraduate
engineering degree is not required.

Program Requirements:
Students are required to complete 12 hours of graduate study
within a four-year period from the time of registration in their first
TPM graduate course at The Citadel. Students who fulfill the
program requirements will earn a graduate certificate in Technical
Project Management.
Required Program:
The required courses for the TPM Graduate Certificate Program
are:
• PMGT-650: Overview of Technical Project Management,
3 credit hours
• PMGT-651: Technical Project Planning and Scheduling,3
credit hours
• PMGT-652: Applications of Quality Management,3 credit
hours
• PMGT-653: Technical Project Support and Operations, 3

All students are required to complete a Capstone Project that
spans the four TPM courses. Other degree programs may require
students to complete subject specific Capstone Projects in order to
transfer TPM courses for credit within those programs.
A graduate student desiring to engage in a research or scholarly
project of mutual interest to the student and the faculty member
who directs the study, may propose to substitute ENGR-690 for
PMGT-651, PMGT-652, or PMGT-653. Approval to register for
PMGT-690 requires written permission from the Dean of Engineering; a 3.0 cumulative GPA; and approved Specific Course
Assignment including applicable scope, expected deliverables, and
contact information.

Required Courses:
PMGT-650: Overview of Technical Project Management
Three Credit Hours
This course applies a systems engineering approach to project management and introduces the student to the entire lifecycle of technical projects as offered by Project Management Institute’s A Guide
to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)
and other resources. Practical assignments are combined with
industry-accepted standards for the purpose of developing a logical
framework for managing and leading technical projects. The five
major process groups of Initiation, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing are investigated in relationship
with the nine knowledge areas of Integration, Scope, Time, Cost,
Quality, Human Resources, Communication, Risk and Procurement. Professional responsibility and ethics will receive particular
emphasis. A Capstone Project requirement is a major component
of this course and integrated into the other Technical Project Management (TPM) courses, PMGT-651, PMGT-652, and PMGT-653.
A formal presentation of the completed TPM Capstone Project to
industry, academic and public professionals will be required at the
successful completion of the fourth TPM course.
Prerequisite: None

PMGT-651: Technical Project Planning and Scheduling
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the principles and applications of work
breakdown structures (WBS); the Critical Path Method (CPM) and
Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT); earned value
management, critical chain scheduling and buffer management;
definition and allocation of resources; resource leveling; schedule
compression; and risk planning &amp; mitigation. Course content
includes realistic projects, case studies, MS Project computer applications, along with web-based management and technology tools.
Each student will continue working on their Capstone Project
started in PMGT-650, and if PMGT-652 and PMGT-653 have been
successfully completed, will formally present the completed project
as part of this course.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650 or instructor permission.

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�PMGT-652: Applications of Quality Management
Three Credit Hours
This course investigates the principles of quality management and
their application in the technical project environment. The standards, tools, techniques and deliverables as related to the development and implementation of a comprehensive quality system will
be explored. Topics related to ISO 9000, lean six sigma methodology, business process improvement, and function point analysis
will be addressed. Each student will continue working on their
Capstone Project started in PMGT-650, and if PMGT-651 and
PMGT-653 have been successfully completed, will formally present
the completed project as part of this course.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650 or instructor permission.

PMGT-653: Technical Project Support and Operations
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and
understanding of the activities necessary for the completion of a
project, but not normally recognized as project activities. These
activities include project plan development, negotiations, coaching and interpersonal skills, contract specifications and general
conditions, bonds and insurance, and risk planning and mitigation. Each student will continue working on their Capstone Project
started in PMGT-650, and if PMGT-651 and PMGT-652 have been
successfully completed, will formally present the completed project
as part of this course.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650 or instructor permission.*
PMGT-651, PMGT-652, and PMGT-653 may be taken in any order.

Optional Course:
PMGT-690: Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to give School of Engineering students
real-world work experience to complement the classroom education they have previously received or to allow for working on an
advanced academic project under the direction of one or more of
the faculty of the School of Engineering. Students will have the
opportunity to relate their classroom experiences to a variety of
managerial issues and/or to the investigation of some advanced
topic. Topics shall not be directly related to the student’s past
work experiences. Applicable efforts, activities, and topics will be
approved through the School of Engineering.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650 and instructor permission.
Transfer Credit: No transfer credit hours will be accepted.
Grading: All students are expected to maintain high academic and
professional standards. Any student who receives any form of “C”
(i.e. C, C+) or F will be dismissed from the TPM program for academic insufficiency. Dismissed students must resubmit application
documents and appeal to the dean of the school to be considered
for continuance in the program.

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�Graduate Certificate in Sport
Management - Sport Sales &amp; Marketing
Department of Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science
843-953-5060
Department Head
Dr. John S. Carter, 843-953-7953
john.carter@citadel.edu
Program Coordinator
Dr. Harry Davakos, 843-953-7957
Harry.Davakos@citadel.edu
Dr. Linda Schoonmaker, 843-953-7958
linda.schoonmaker@citadel.edu
The Sport Management Certificate Program
This certificate program in Sport Management offers five (5)
courses that will enhance the student’s breadth and depth of
knowledge and skills in sport sales and marketing. These courses
were specifically developed to broaden knowledge, skills, and
abilities of working professionals in the field of sport management
as well as provide such skills to students who wish to enhance
their career marketability. In addition, graduate programs, such
as the M.S. in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science program at The
Citadel, may accept these certificate program courses as credits
towards completion of a Master’s degree with an emphasis in
Sport Management.

Admission Requirements:
Requirements and application procedures for admission into the
Sport Management Certificate Program:
1. Contact the Program Coordinator of the Sport Management
Program in the Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport
Science, Deas Hall, Room 205, Tel: (843) 843-7957 or (843)
953-5060, email: harry.davakos@citadel.edu.
2. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
a non-refundable application fee to The Citadel Graduate
College (CGC), Bond Hall, Room 101.
3. Submit an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree
and all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from
each accredited colleges and universities. Students whose
degrees are from colleges and universities outside the United
States will be required to have their transcripts translated by
one of several academic credential evaluation organizations
recognized by The CGC.
4. Submit a resume to the CGC detailing previous work
experience.
5. A letter of intent to the CGC that addresses the following
questions:
a. How have your past experiences prepared you for the
Sport Management Certificate Program’s graduate
work?

b. How will your knowledge, skills, and attitudes
contribute to the sport marketing/sales learning
community?
c. What do you hope to gain if accepted to the Sport
Management Certificate Program?
All materials must be received by the CGC to receive
consideration for entrance into the Sport Management
Certificate Program.

Course Descriptions:
HESS-518—Sport Marketing
Three Credit Hours
A course examining theories, principles, fundamentals,
applications, and challenges of marketing in exercise, sport, and
recreation industries.
HESS-521—The Art of Selling in Sport
Three Credit Hours
A course concentrating on knowledge, skills and concepts related
to the “art” of sales, an area valued considerably in the sport
industry.
HESS-523—Administration and Leadership of Exercise and Sport
Organizations
Three Credit Hours
A course examining organizational theory and behavior as well
as leadership qualities related to exercise and sport organizations.
Effectiveness, structure, and design of exercise and sport
organizations are also addressed as well as cultures, leadership
styles, conflicts, changes, and human resources involved in these
entities.
HESS-539—Sport Public Relations and Promotions
Three Credit Hours
A course focusing on public relations principles and practices in
the sport management industry.
HESS-558—Advertising in Sport
Three Credit Hours
A course examining knowledge, skills and concepts required
for successful advertising in the sport industry. Strategies and
techniques of successful advertising will be studied.

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�Graduate Certificate in Leadership
Dr. Mick Fekula
Director of Academic Leadership Programs,
843-953-5826

The graduate certificate in Leadership consists of five (5) three (3)
hour couses at the graduate level which can be used in each of the
following programs or can be completed as a stand alone certificate
in leadership for those interested individuals who are not enrolled
in one of these three programs;
• Master of Arts in Social Science
• Master of Science in Project Management
• Master of Business Administration

Admission Requirements:
1.
2.
3.

4.

Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
the appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
Submit an official transcript for the baccalaureate degree and
all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university attended.
Submit a letter of intent, no more than two pages, which
answers the following questions:
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for
graduate courses in leadership?
b. How will your knowledge, skills and experiences
contribute to this program’s learning community?
c. What do you hope to gain from this graduate
certificate program?
Submit the names and contact information for three (3)
references familiar with your work.

All material must be received by the CGC office to receive
consideration for admission to this graduate certificate program.
Students who are currently admitted to a graduate degree
program at The Citadel are automatically eligible to pursue the
Graduate Certificate in Leadership.
Students who are not enrolled in a degree program and pursuing
the stand alone certificate must complete all 5 courses at The
Citadel.

Course Descriptions:
PSYC-500—Human Growth and Development
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the principles of human development with
emphasis on the contributions of biological, social, psychological,
and multicultural influences as applied to an understanding of
cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development across the
life-span. Particular emphasis will be given to the psychobiological
nature and social context of development as well as cultural and
ethnic variations impacting on development processes.
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PSYC-570—Social and Cognitive Foundations of Interpersonal
Behavior
Three Credit Hours
This course presents a survey of the scientific study of social
influence, emphasizing that a fundamental understanding of the
basic forces affecting how individuals think and behave in social
settings serves as a cornerstone of effective interpersonal behavior
and sound leadership.
BADM-713—Communication for Leadership
Three Credit Hours
This course provides insight on the role of organizations as
communication systems in which effective writing and speaking are
crucial. Emphasis is on developing awareness of verbal and written
styles, interpersonal skills, and creating a repertoire of writing and
speaking strategies.
Prerequisites: None.
BADM-722—Leadership in Organizations
Three Credit Hours
This course is a seminar that focuses on the understanding and
application of organizational theory and leadership principles.
In addition, the course will included components on developing
individual leadership skills and different theories of organizations.
The applications component of the course will include a variety
of approaches such as cases, films, guest speakesr, individual selfassessment, role play, team building exercises, and a leadership
portfolio.
Prerequisites: None.
Application of Leadership
Three Credit Hours
Choose one (1) of the following courses:
• Master of Arts in Social Science
Choose from select History, English, or Political Science courses
• Master of Science in Project
PMGT-672
Management
• Master in Business Administration
BADM-740

�Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. George T. Williams, 843-953-2205
williamsg@citadel.edu

The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) and the Division of
Counselor Education within The Citadel School of Education
(SOE) is committed to principled educational leadership in higher
education making The Citadel the ideal place for offering a
program that aims to prepare leaders in Student Affairs.
The Student Affairs graduate certificate is designed to teach
students aspiring to work (or currently working) in higher
education how to:
• Use resources effectively to achieve institutional missions and
goals;
• Establish high expectations for the learning process; and
• Equip individuals with the skills needed to engage students
in active learning while building supportive and inclusive
communities within higher education institutions that help
students develop coherent values and ethical standards.
The program also provides supportive educational background
for those interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in Educational
Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education
Administration currently offered by Clemson University at the
Lowcountry Graduate Center.

Admission Requirements:
1.
2.
3.

EDUC-537—Student Development Services in Higher Education
Three Credit Hours
Overview of the historical development of the counseling and
student affairs profession, as well as legal and ethical codes, and
skills needed in the profession.
EDUC-538—Theories of Student Development in Higher
Education
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of theories of student
development in higher education as it applies to the cognitive and
psychosocial development of students and the influence of the
college environment.
EDUC-539—Higher Education Administration
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of the process of organizing
the personnel and financial resources needed to effectively meet
student development and institutional goals and objectives.
This course will introduce students to basic human and fiscal
management concepts and skills.
EDUC-613—Foundations of American Higher Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to assist students in understanding the
historical trends and events that have influenced contemporary
American higher education and the resulting evolution of the
American college student.
EDUC-634—Practicum in Student Affairs and College
Counseling
Three Credit Hours
This supervised experience includes the student serving as a
student affairs specialist in a higher education institutional setting
for a minimum of 100 clock hours. Prerequisite: Permission from a
faculty Advisor

Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
the appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall, Room 101.
Submit an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and
all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university attended.
Submit one letter of recommendation.

Once all admission requirements have been satisfied, the SOE
Division of Counselor Education Admissions Committee will
review the application and the applicant will be notified of their
admission decision.

Curriculum:
The Student Affairs certificate program consists of four, three
credit-hour courses totaling 12 graduate credit hours. Students
may choose to enroll in 15 credit hours when including a
practicum. Courses in the program are typically offered at the
Lowcountry Graduate Center (LGC).

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�Graduate Certificate in Environmental
Studies
Department of Biology, 843-953-5203
Dr. John Weinstein, 843-953-7796
john.weinstein@citadel.edu

Mission Statement
The mission of the Environmental Studies graduate certificate
program is to advance the knowledge of students in a variety of
broadly-based ecological and environmental topics. The graduate
certificate is designed to complement an existing baccalaureate
degree with an interdisciplinary in-depth analysis of the complex
interactions between humans, other organisms, and the
environment. The program is especially relevant for educators
seeking to enhance their ability to teach about local and global
environmental issues in the classroom, and professionals seeking
an analytical basis to understanding the complex interactions
between living organisms and their environment.
Courses taken as part of the Environmental Studies graduate
certificate can be counted toward the Master of Arts in Biology at
The Citadel.

Admission Requirements:
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
the appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all other
undergraduate or graduate work directly from each accredited
college or university attended.
3. A letter of intent outlining the applicant’s purpose in pursuing
the certificate program.
4. Students admitted to the program are not required to have
an undergraduate major in biology, however it is assumed that
students will have had at least twelve hours in college level
biology courses, including a course in ecology. Prospective
students who do not have the recommended undergraduate
biology requirements must confer with the department head or
graduate advisor prior to beginning the program.

Program Requirements:
The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Studies program
requires a minimum of five graduate-level courses totaling at
least 16 semester hours. Students are required to take BIOL
609 (Seminar in Environmental Studies). Each student is also
required to choose a minimum of two courses at least one of which
must be a 4 credit hour course with lab (minimum of 7 semester
hours) from the following list of approved Biology courses, and a
minimum of two courses (6 semester hours) from the following list
of approved Civil and Environmental Engineering courses.

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Required Course (3 credit hours)
BIOL-609 – Seminar in Environmental Studies
Biology Elective Courses (2 courses, minimum of 7 semester
hours)
BIOL-505 – Biometry
BIOL-506 – Ecology*
BIOL-509 – Marine Biology*
BIOL-514 – The Vascular Flora of South Carolina*
BIOL-518 – Ornithology*
BIOL-519 – Economic Botany
BIOL-526 – Freshwater Biology*
BIOL-604 – Marine Invertebrates*
BIOL-606 – Field Methods in Biology*
BIOL-607 – Microbiology*
BIOL-610 – Tropical Rainforest and Reef Ecology*
BIOL-611 – Graduate Research˚
BIOL-621 – Aquatic Toxicology*
BIOL-631 – Environmental Physiology
*4 credit hours with lab
˚variable credit hours
Civil and Environmental Engineering Elective Courses (2
courses, 6 semester hours)
CIVL-502 – Sustainability
CIVL-504 – Natural Hazards and Preservation of Historical
Structures
CIVL-506 – Geographic Information Systems
CIVL-602 – Water Quality Modeling and Management
CIVL-604 – Aquatic Chemistry
Please refer to page 85 of this catalog for the Biology course
descriptions and to page 104 for the Civil and Environmental
Engineering course descriptions.

�Graduate Certificate in Homeland
Security

Security graduate certificate program?
4. Submit the names and contact information for three (3)
references familiar with your work.

Department of Political Science and Criminal
Justice 843 953-5072

Students who are currently admitted to a graduate degree
program at The Citadel are automatically eligible to pursue the
graduate Certificate in Homeland Security but are required to
apply for acceptance into the certificate program.

Dr. Martha Hurley, 843-953-0319
Martha.Hurley@citadel.edu

All material must be received by the CGC office to receive
consideration for admission to this graduate certificate program.

The Citadel because of its history, reputation, and affiliation with
the military, state, and federal law enforcement is uniquely placed
to help develop leadership capabilities in the area of homeland
security. The Homeland Security Certificate is designed to give
students a broad understanding of homeland security issues and to
enhance leadership capabilities among those who currently work in
local, state, and federal government. The courses also benefit non
law enforcement personnel working in areas related to homeland
security such as cyber security, engineering, defense contractors
and emergency management personnel who are expected to
understand the nature, purpose, and history associated with
individuals and groups who pose threats to the United States.
Courses in this program are oriented around providing a common
homeland security framework which can be utilized as part of
strategic decision-making processes within agencies. This program
introduces the student to basic homeland security concepts,
applicable management principles, policy analysis, and enhances
critical leadership skills necessary to successfully address security
challenges within the United States and abroad.
Learning Outcomes:
Students in the Homeland Security Certificate program will gain
knowledge proficiency in the following areas:
• Homeland Security Strategy and Interagency Collaboration
• Homeland Security Management Principles, Tools, and
Applications
• National Security Policy Development
• Domestic and International Terrorist Groups
• Ethics and Integrity Challenges Associated with Homeland
Security
• Leadership Principles and Issues related to Homeland Security

Admission Requirements:
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
the appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. Submit an official transcript for the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university attended.
3. Submit a letter of intent, no more than two pages, which
answers the following questions:
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for
graduate courses in homeland security?
b. How will your knowledge, skills, and experiences
contribute to this program’s learning community?
c. What do you hope to gain from this Homeland

Program Requirements:
Students enrolled in the graduate certificate in Homeland Security
offered by the Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice
must complete five (5) out of the seven three (3) hour homeland
security courses offered at the graduate level. Students who are
dual enrolled in both the Master of Arts in Social Science (MASS
degree) and the Homeland Security graduate certificate may count
the five Homeland Security courses as their Cluster A requirements
for the MASS degree. A stand-alone certificate in homeland
security is provided to individuals who are not enrolled in a degree
program at The Citadel but are interested in receiving a Certificate
in Homeland Security.

Course Descriptions:
CRMJ-515/PSCI-515—Topics in Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of homeland
security to fit the needs of students as well as the specialized
knowledge of the faculty.
CRMJ-555/PSCI-555—Leadership Application Course in
Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics in leadership application within the field of
criminal justice based on the specialized knowledge and research
interests of the faculty.
CRMJ-560—Homeland Security and Criminal Justice
Administration
Three Credit Hours
Seminar on effective management principles and practices as they
apply within homeland security organizations. Organizational
and management theories are analyzed and applied to the
contemporary structure of homeland security organizations
with emphasis given to a review of the research related to
the development of leadership skills for homeland security
management.
CRMJ-570—Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
Seminar on homeland defense and security. The course takes an
in-depth look at the agencies involved in homeland security and
the interagency processes which exist to integrate the services of
federal agencies and state and local governments with armed forces
and defense agencies.

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�CRMJ-572—Ethics and Integrity in Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
A study of the role of justice, ethics, integrity, and ethical behavior
in the homeland security. The course examines ethical issues
regarding the application of law and challenges associated with
the protection of American citizens against internal and external
threats. Consideration is given to the function of ethical conduct
in the rule of law, use of authority, and exercises of governmental
power as part of U.S. government responses to threats to homeland
security. The course includes a thorough review of issues related
to the rules of engagement, the U.S. Patriot Act, Border Patrol
and Security, the Transportation and Safety Administration (TSA)
regulations, and the treatment of terrorists. Ethical dilemmas and
practical applications are explored.
CRMJ-568/ PSCI-568—International and Domestic Terrorism
Three Credit Hours
In-depth seminar on the nature of international, transnational
and domestic political violence, with some attention to the
phenomenon of “state terrorism” (international repression) and its
potential impact on the conduct of American foreign policy. The
course also reviews and critiques current explanations for terrorist
behavior. Issues addressed include conceptualizing and defining
terrorism, the structure of violent politics, the lessons and patterns
from the history of contemporary political violence, State support
for terrorism, and counterterrorism as a public policy problem.
PSCI-569/CRMJ-569—National Security Policy
Three Credit Hours
Seminar which examines the components of United States security
policy. Course discusses the roles and agencies involved in the
development of national security policy. Consideration given to
factors, both internal and external, affecting national security.

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�Graduate Certificate in Systems
Engineering Management
School of Engineering, 843-953-6588
Dr. Keith Plemmons, 843-953-7677
Keith.Plemmons@citadel.edu
The Systems Engineering Management (SEM) program provides
a multidisciplinary approach to the management and delivery of
complex, multi-disciplined technical solutions. The program presents systems engineeri ng as a well-developed body of knowledge,
methodologies and techniques from a management perspective
with application to a wide range of industries.

Admission Requirement:
Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for admission into the SEM graduate certificate program.
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
accredited college or university attended.
3. Submit a resume detailing work experience.
4. Submit a one-page letter of intent (form available at www.
citadel.edu/graduatecollege/forms)that provides concise,
complete answers to the following questions:
a. How has your experience prepared you for the SEM
graduate courses?
b. How will your knowledge, skills and attitudes
contribute to the SEM program’s learning community?
c. What do you hope to gain from the SEM graduate
program?
All material must be received by the CGC office to receive
consideration to the SEM graduate program. An undergraduate
engineering degree is not required.

Program Requirements:
Students must complete three required courses and one of the elective courses identified below:
Required Program:
PMGT-680 Systems Engineering Management Fundamentals
PMGT-681 Requirements Development and Management
PMGT-682 System Verification and Validation
Elective Courses (Select one)
PMGT 683 Systems Modeling and Integration
PMGT 684 Human System Integration
PMGT 685 Decision and Risk Analysis
Up to four courses in the SEM program may be used in completing
the requirements for the Master of Science in Project Management.
Please see your advisor for eligibility.

Required Courses:
PMGT-680–System Engineering Management Fundamentals
Three credit hours
This course is an overview of system engineering practices and
principles, with an emphasis on system life cycle processes and
activities. Content is based on the INCOSE System Engineering
Handbook as well as other related texts and applicable industry
standards. Students will participate in individual and team
projects. Topics of study include System Engineering Concepts,
the System of Systems (SOS), System Definition and Development,
System Design Requirements, integration strategies, System
Modeling, Project Planning, System Engineering Processes,
leadership, and organizing to manage processes associated with
complex technical systems.
Prerequisites: None.
PMGT-681–Requirements Development and Management
Three credit hours
This course is designed to build the knowledge and skills necessary
to manage the translation of needs and priorities into a system of
requirements and to develop derived requirements. These together
form the basis of the engineering of complex technical and
multidiscipline projects. Course topics will focus on managing the
processes associated with the development of system requirements.
The course will introduce concepts associated with the translation
of user needs and priorities into basic functions and quantifiable
performance requirements, along with how to analyze and improve
upon the requirements in areas such as correctness, completeness,
consistency, measurability and testability.
Prerequisite: PMGT-680 or instructor permission.
PMGT-682–System Verification and Validation
Three credit hours
This course is designed to build knowledge and performance
competencies related to the verification and validation processes
associated with ensuring the integrity of an evolving design
solution. A comprehensive exploration of system verification
and validation practices will be performed to provide a basis
for applying technical modeling and simulation techniques and
lifecycle phases. Course topics will include an examination of
applicable industry standards and provide a broad understanding
associated with relevant process areas.
Prerequisite: PMGT-680 and PMGT-681 or instructor permission.

Elective Courses:
PMGT-683–Systems Modeling and Integration
Three credit hours
This course provides an overview of how systems engineers employ
models and simulations to implement the systems engineering
process model. Conceptual understanding and practical
skills in the application and integration of systems modeling
and simulation will be addressed, in addition to model and
simulation development and application to facilitate decision
making. Principles and theoretical frameworks will be explored
to provide the practical knowledge and skills associated with the
application and integration of systems modeling and simulation
within complex systems or technical organizations. Topics of
study include process improvement, lean enterprise concepts,
requirements allocation, and system optimization.
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�Prerequisite: None
PMGT-684–Human System Integration
Three credit hours
This course examines the application of human system integration
(HSI) theories and principles to understand human factors,
safety engineering, and the limitations of the human. Emphasis
will be placed on reducing life cycle costs and optimizing system
performance through an understanding of the relationships
between humans and technology in complex systems. Topics will
focus on the design of interactive products to support the way
people communicate and interact, including human factors, safety,
rapid prototyping, mock-ups, habitability, survivability and team
behavior.
Prerequisites: None.
PMGT-685–Decision and Risk Analysis
Three credit hours
This course takes a broad study of decision analysis tools and
techniques used in technical and management decision making
within a risk management context. Integration of decision
and risk analysis will be emphasized. Students will develop an
industry standard Risk Management Strategy and a Decision
Management Strategy. Topics of study include decision and
alternative definition, analytical decision support, probability
theory and statistics, decision framing, cognitive bias, risk planning
and identification, risk analysis, risk breakdown structures, Game
Theory, sensitivity and multi-attribute utility analysis and decision
implementation.
Prerequisites: None.

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�Undergraduate Degree Programs
2011-2012

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�Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

6.
7.

Department of Political Science &amp; Criminal
Justice, 843-953-5072

8.

Complete courses at Trident Technical College with a
minimum GPA of 2.0
Apply to The Citadel (upon acceptance, you may take
courses at both institutions at the same time).
Meet with your Citadel advisor.

Courses taken at TTC or equivalent: 65 hours

Dr. Bob McNamara, 843-953-2072
mcnamarar1@citadel.edu
The 2 + 2 program in criminal justice was created in 2011 to
provide students with an opportunity to receive a four-year degree
from The Citadel in the evening. The requirements for the major
consist of a total of 60 upper division credit hours: 45 credit hours
in the major and 15 credit hours of elective courses, 36 of which
must be taken at The Citadel.

Mission:
The mission of the 2 + 2 program in Criminal Justice is to foster
an intellectually stimulating educational experience that prepares
students to work within the criminal justice system and its related
fields as well as laying the academic foundation for graduate study.
This is accomplished by developing students’ understanding of the
causes of crime, which includes a grasp of the larger social context
in which crime occurs, the operation and effectiveness of agencies
within the criminal justice system, as well as developing students’
analytical and skills that enable them to conduct and evaluate
criminal justice-related research.

Expected Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the program, students should generally
possess:
•
•
•
•
•

An understanding of the theories relating to crime
causation and criminality.
An understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of the
criminal justice system.
Develop skills that enable the student to conduct and
evaluate criminal justice-related research.
Advanced reading, writing, and verbal communication
skills.
An understanding of administrative principles and
practices found in criminal justice agencies.

Admission Requirements:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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Apply to Trident Technical College. List either A.A. or CRJ
as your major and Citadel-Criminal Justice as your career
path.
Submit SAT/ACT scores or take Trident Tech’s placement
exam
Visit the Trident Technical College Orientation Center to
be assigned a Trident Advisor.
Submit official transcripts of all colleges attended.
Meet with your advisor and complete a 2 + 2 Enrollment
Form.

Required Courses
Course
Writing/English Composition-6 hours
ENG-101 English Composition I
ENG-102 English Composition II

Hours
3
3

Humanities/Foreign Language-6 hours
MUS-105 Music Appreciation
ART-101 Art History and Appreciation
ART-107 History of Early Western Art
ART-108 History of Western Art
PHI-101 Introduction to Philosophy
PHI-110 Ethics
REL-101 Introduction to Religion
Any Introductory Language sequence 101/102

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6

History-6 hours
(Select one Sequence)
HIS-101/102 History of Western Civ.
HIS-104/105 History of World Civ.

6
6

Mathematics-6 hours
MAT-109 College Algebra with Modeling
MAT-120 Probability and Statistics
MAT-123 Contemp. College Mathematics

3
3
3

Science-8 hours
Courses must have lab, not necessarily sequential
BIO-101 Biological Science I + lab
BIO-102 Biological Science II + lab
CHM-106 Contemporary Chemistry I + lab
CHM-107 Contemporary Chemistry II + lab
PHY-201 Physics I + lab
PHY-202 Physics II + lab
AST-101 Solar System Astronomy + lab
AST-102 Stellar Astronomy + lab

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

Social Science-6 hours
SOCI-101 Introduction to Sociology

3

Take one of the following
ANT-101 Cultural Anthropology
PSC-201 American National Gov.
PSY-201 General Psychology

3
3
3

Criminal Justice Major-6 Hours
CRJ-201 Introduction to Criminal Justice*
CRJ-125 Criminology

3
3

�Lower Division Electives 21 hours (Any Courses Apply)
Recommended for TTC
Recommended for TTC AA
CRJ Students
Students
CPT-101 Intro to Computers
CRJ-120 Constitutional Law
CRJ-130 Police Administration
CRJ-210 Juvenile and the Law
CRJ-220 Judicial Process
CRJ-236 Criminal Evidence
CRJ-242 Correctional Systems

CPT-101 Intro to Computers
Oral Communication (3 hours)
Literature (3 hours)
Humanities/Social Sci/Comm.
(9 hours)

SOCI-201, 202 and any 300-400 level course in sociology
Credit for CRMJ-498 (Independent Study) and CRMJ-499
(Internships): Approval is required from the participating
faculty member, the 2 + 2 program director, and the Associate
Dean of Evening Undergraduate Studies. Non 2+2 students’
transfer credit will be evaluated according to Citadel policy.
Upper Level Elective Courses: 15 Credit Hours
Must be courses at the 300-400 level.

Criminal Justice Course Descriptions

Required courses if not taken at TTC - 6 hours
CRMJ-201 Intro to Criminal Justice
CRMJ 202 Criminoloy

3
3

CRMJ-201—Introduction to Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours. Prerequisite for all criminal justice
courses (CRMJ-370-499) except CRMJ-202 for nondepartmental majors. An introduction to the American
criminal justice system, including the history and philosophy
of law enforcement, the nature of crime in the United States,
an introduction to the substantive criminal law, the nature
and theory of the criminal justice process from arrest to
corrections, and the roles of the major actors in that process
(police, prosecutors, defense lawyers, judges, and corrections
personnel).

Required Courses - 6 hours
CRMJ-370 Police Systems
CRMJ-380 Corrections

3
3

CRMJ-202—Criminology
Three Credit Hours
A study of the theories that seek to explain criminal behavior.

Courses Taken at The Citadel: 55 hours
Course
Orientation Course
(must be taken in first semester at The Citadel)
EUGS-101 Orientation Seminar

Hours
1

Upper Level Elective Courses in the Major 33 Credit Hours
(Must be at 300 level or higher)
33 hours must be taken from the courses listed below:
Note: CRMJ-201 is a prerequisite for all criminal justice courses
except CRMJ-202. Students may choose from the following list
of upper level elective courses in criminal justice.
CRMJ-371 Critical Issues in Law Enforcement
CRMJ-373 Criminal Evidence
CRMJ-375 Criminal Justice Administration
CRMJ-381 Organized Crime
CRMJ-382 Drugs and Crime
CRMJ-383 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
CRMJ-384 International Crime
CRMJ-385 Juvenile Delinquency
CRMJ-386 Research Methods in Criminal Justice
CRMJ-387 Criminal Investigation
CRMJ-388 White Collar Crime
CRMJ-390 Victimology
CRMJ-391 Criminalistics
CRMJ-392 Computer Crime
CRMJ-465 Special Topics in Criminal Justice

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Three of the following courses can count as an upper level
elective in the major:
Electives: (3 courses, 9 credit hours)
PSCI-302 Urban Politics
PSCI-310 Domestic Terrorism
PSCI-342 International Terrorism
PSCI-361 Law and Legal Process
PSCI-392 Political Theory
PSCI-401 Public Policy Process
PSCI-461 Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

CRMJ-370—Police Systems &amp; Practices
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to law enforcement in the United States,
including a brief history of policing, contemporary trends in
criminality, and current issues facing police administrators.
Attention will also be given to the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth
Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and their implications
for law enforcement.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-371—Criminal Law
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the origin and general principles of
criminal law, principles of criminal liability, and elements of
offenses.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-372—Critical Issues in Law Enforcement
Three Credit Hours
A critical analysis of contemporary issues in the law
enforcement community, including the following: police stress,
use of deadly force, police brutality, corruption, unionization,
substance abuse by police officers, and other issues
currently confronting law enforcement administrators and
policymakers.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-373—Criminal Evidence
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the types of evidence, collection of
evidence, the chain of custody, and procedures relating to its
introduction into judicial proceedings. Special attention is
given to Fourth Amendment constitutional issues.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
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�CRMJ-375—Criminal Justice Agency Administration
Three Credit Hours. An introduction to criminal justice agency
administration, including the following: the nature of criminal
justice organizations, criminal justice personnel, group behavior
in criminal justice organizations, and processes in criminal
justice organizations.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-380—Corrections
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to corrections, correctional theory, and
correction policy through the in-depth study of key areas in
corrections, including correctional history, systems, policy,
treatment programs, prison life, community-based corrections.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-381—Organized Crime
Three Credit Hours
An examination and analysis of organized crime, of
controversies surrounding the phenomenon, and of efforts
aimed at its control. Attention will be given to defining
organized crime, to its development, and to various theories
that seek to explain its existence. Other topics include the
activities that constitute the business of organized crime,
the relationship between organized crime and corruption of
governmental officials, and the techniques used to control it.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-382—Drugs and Crime
Three Credit Hours
An examination of drug use as it relates to addiction, social
problems, crime, enforcement, and treatment. Issues involving
domestic and international drug supply, demand, trafficking,
and interdiction are studied.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-383—Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the ideology, structure, and justice process
of various criminal justice systems in the United States,
Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. The
comparative study involves analysis of diverse social control,
legal, police, court, correction, and juvenile systems from
representative justice approaches around the world.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ 384—International Crime
Three Credit Hours
A study of transnational crime, criminals, and criminal
organizations in a global context including an examination
of international and national organizations, laws, and justice
practices responsible for controlling multi-national criminal
activity.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-385—Juvenile Delinquency
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to delinquency, to the juvenile justice
process from intake to disposition, to trends in the treatment
of juvenile offenders, and to juvenile justice reform

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(decriminalization, diversion, deinstitutionalization, and due
process).
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-386—Research Methods in Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to research and to statistical methods, data
bases, and computer applications in relation to the various
fields of criminal justice. Special attention will be given to the
problems associated with collection and analysis
of criminal justice data.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-387—Criminal Investigation
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the criminal investigation process that
combines forensic applications with investigative procedures.
Crime scene preservation, management, evidence collection,
and process are included in the examination of the investigative
process. Interrogation and interviewing techniques, as well as
physical evidence used to investigate specific types of offenses,
are studied.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-388—White Collar Crime
Three Credit Hours
A study of “white collar” crime as a specific type of deviance.
The course explores aspects of organizational, corporate,
occupational, and governmental criminality and its detection,
investigation, prosecution, and punishment.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-390—Victimology
Three Credit Hours
The scientific study of the extent, nature, and causes of criminal
victimization, its consequences for the persons involved and
the reactions to such victimization by society, in particular
the police and the criminal justice system. Additional areas of
examination include history of victimology, legal recourse for
crime, victims, and informal methods of addressing the needs
of victims.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-391—Criminalistics
Three Credit Hours
The application of science to the investigation of crime.
Designed to acquaint non-science majors with the philosophy
and methodology of dealing with physical evidence in criminal
investigation.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-392—Computer Crime
Three Credit Hours
An exploration of the current state of computer crime in the
United States. The course traces the history of technological
crime and identifies areas ripe for exploitation from technology
savvy deviants. It also evaluates forensic practices and software
in light of government legislation together with an analysis of
emerging case law. The course also addresses guidelines for the
development of computer forensic laboratories, the creation

�of computer crime task forces, and the search and seizure of
electronic equipment.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-465—Special Topics in Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
An advanced seminar designed to examine in-depth selected
topics in criminal justice.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-498—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: As determined by instructor
An independent research project resulting in a formal paper,
this study must be approved by the department head in
consultation with an appropriate member of the faculty who
will supervise the project. Virtually any aspect of criminal
justice may be investigated. Especially recommended for those
considering graduate or professional study.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-499—Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of director of internships
Internships with government and other agencies are offered to
combine academic training with professional experience.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201

Political Science Course Descriptions
PSCI-302—Urban Politics
Three Credit Hours
A study of mass participation in urban political affairs, political
parties on local level, the municipal reform movement, and the
alternative approaches to the study of local political systems.
Emphasis placed on the problems of local government in
metropolitan areas.
PSCI-310—Domestic Terrorism
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the domestic terrorism landscape in the United
States by examining groups involving local nationals that use
or attempt to use extreme violence against purely domestic
targets. The course explores how nationalistic, religio-political,
ideological, and single-issue terrorist groups attempt to
influence or coerce others into action they would not otherwise
take. The course also explores law-enforcement measures aimed
at countering the threat of domestic terrorism.
PSCI-342—International Terrorism
Three Credit Hours
A study of international and transnational political violence,
with some attention to the phenomenon of “state terrorism”
(international repression) and its potential impact on the
conduct of American foreign policy. Issues addressed include
conceptualizing and defining terrorism, the structure of
violent politics, the lessons and patterns from the history of
contemporary political violence, state support for terrorism,
and counterterrorism as a public policy problem.

PSCI-361—Law and Legal Process
Three Credit Hours
This course serves as a general introduction to law, lawyers,
judges, and the civil legal process. Through lectures, assigned
reading, and class seminars, the course will broadly survey the
American legal process, including the nature of law, judicial
organization and the instruments of judicial power, civil
proceedings and civil law, the work and training of lawyers,
the recruitment of judges, and the nature of judicial decisionmaking. (Note: The criminal justice system is surveyed in CRMJ
201, Introduction to Criminal Justice.)
PSCI-392—Political Theory
Three Credit Hours
Major theoretical writing from the ancient Greeks to the
present day; emphasis on a comparison of ideas and on the
relationships between theories and contemporary problems.
PSCI-401—Political Issues and Public Policy
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to political analysis through consideration
of important con- temporary American political issues as they
relate to public policy; attention given to specific issues as
well as the policy process (formulation, implementation, and
evaluation of policy).
PSCI-461—Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law
Three Credit Hours.
A study of selected cases and issues in U.S. constitutional law
relating to contemporary controversies in American law and
politics. The specific issues and cases studied may vary from
semester to semester.

Sociology Course Descriptions
SOCI-201—Introduction to Sociology
Three Credit Hours
The scientific study of principles and comparisons in society
and culture as these relate to population and communities,
behavior systems, group collectivity and structure, social change,
and institutions.
SOCI-202—Social Problems
Three Credit Hours
The study of the social construction of social problems as well
as their impact on society. Also included the analysis of deviant
behavior and those factors affecting the disorganization of small
groups, complex organizations, and societies.
SOCI-301—Cults
Three Credit Hours
An examination and analysis of alternative religious ideologies
and groups. Attention will be given to defining and explaining
cults, and a historical analysis of the phenomenon will be
undertaken. A sociological examination of their impact on
social norms and ideologies will be discussed; government
reactions to cults and cult activities will also be addressed.

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�SOCI-304—Minority Group Relations
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the substantive issues in the study of
majority-minority group relations and social processes, and the
cultural orientations which are associated with these issues.
SOCI-433—Special Topics in Sociology
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of
sociology and social problems; offered periodically as the special
interests of faculty and
students permit.
SOCI-498—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
An independent study project resulting in a formal paper;
this study must be approved by the department head in
consultation with an appropriate member of the Sociology
faculty who will supervise the project. Especially recommended
for those considering graduate or professional study.

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�Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration
School of Business, 843-953-5056
Ms. Duvall Herlocker, 843-953-6450
duvall.herlocker@citadel.edu
Dr. Lester Pittman, 843-574-6420
lester.pittman@tridenttech.edu
Mission:
The mission of the School of Business Administration is to educate
and develop leaders of principle to serve a global community.

2 + 2 Program:
The Citadel’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is
a “2 +2” program provided in cooperation with Trident Technical
College. Students take freshman and sophomore level courses at
Trident (or an equivalent college), and they come to The Citadel
for their junior and senior level courses.
Students who wish to earn a B.S. in Business Administration
through The Citadel’s Graduate College can begin their
coursework at TTC and earn an Associate in Arts degree along
the way.

The Steps:
• Apply to TTC (www.tridenttech.edu). List AA as your major
and Citadel-Business as your career path.
• Submit SAT/ACT scores OR take TTC’s placement test.
• Visit TTC’s Orientation Center to be assigned to the right
TTC advisor
• Submit official transcripts of all colleges attended
• Meet with your advisor and fill out a 2+2 Enrollment Form
• Complete specified courses at TTC with a minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Apply to The Citadel
• Sign transfer request form

Admission Requirements:
To be admitted into The Citadel’s portion of the program,
students must:
1.
Complete and return an undergraduate application to the
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room
101.
2. Complete the designated courses with Trident Technical
College or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
(Students may begin taking Citadel courses at any time as
long as prerequisites have been met and official TTC and
all other college transcripts have been sent.)
3. Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
The Citadel’s undergraduate program, our principal focus, blends
four semesters of science, four semesters of English, four semesters

of foreign language courses, other traditional liberal arts courses,
and upper-level business courses.
Persons interested in the Master of Business Administration program,
which is offered only through evening classes, should consult the Graduate
portion of this catalog for further information.

Required Courses
Course

Hours

May be taken at TTC or equivalent
Composition and Literature - ENG 101
Composition and Literature - ENG 102
English Literature I - ENG 205
American, British or World Literature –
ENG 203/206/208/209

3
3
3

Western Civilization - HIS 101
Western Civilization - HIS 102
or
World History - HIS 104
World History - HIS 105

3
3
3
3

Modern Language (FRE, SPA, or GER 101)
Modern Language (FRE, SPA, or GER 102)
Modern Language (FRE, SPA, or GER 201)
Modern Language (FRE, SPA, or GER 202)

4
4
3
3

Macroeconomics - ECO 210 [BADM 201]
Microeconomics - ECO 211 [BADM 202]
Social Science Core Course
(PSY 201, SOC 101, ANT 101, or PSC 201)
Public Speaking SPC 205
[Citadel Non-Business Elective]
Microcomputer Applications - CPT 101 [CSCI 110]
College Algebra with Modeling - MAT 109
[MATH 104]
Probability &amp; Statistics - MAT 120 [BADM 205]
Elementary Calculus - MAT 130 [MATH 106]
Accounting Principles - ACC 101 [BADM 211]
Accounting Principles - ACC 102 [BADM 212]

3
3

Solar System Astronomy - AST 101
Stellar Astronomy - AST 102
or
Biological Science I - BIO 101
Biological Science II - BIO 102
or
College Chemistry I - CHM 110
College Chemistry II - CHM 111
or
Physics I - PHY 201
Physics II - PHY 202
[Note: 4 semesters of science required]
Non-Business Elective
Non-Business Elective
General Elective
(Non-business elective or busines elective)
27 courses

3

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3

3
Total 87 hours
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�Course

Hours

Must be taken at The Citadel
Communications in Business BADM-216
3
(Pre-requisites: ENG-101 &amp; 102)
Business Law - BADM-305
3
Marketing Principles - BADM-309
(Pre-requisites: ECO-211)
3
Computer Applications in Business BADM-317 3
Business Finance BADM-321
3
(Prereq ACC-101&amp;102)
Management &amp; Organization Behavior BADM-338
3
Leadership in Organizations BADM-371
3
(Prereq BADM-338)
Production Management BADM 410
3
(Prereq ECO-211, MAT-120, ACC-102, BADM-338)
Strategic Management BADM-422
3
(Prereq ECO-210 &amp; 211, ACC-101 &amp; 102,
BADM-309, BADM-321 &amp; BADM-338)
Business Elective BADM
3
Business Elective BADM
3
Business Elective BADM
3
Business Elective BADM
3
13 courses
39 hours

Courses Descriptions:
BADM-216—Communications in Business
Three Credit Hours
Required of business administration sophomores.
A study of written and oral communication in organizations.
Emphasis is given to communication theory including
communication flows and barriers, as well as the psychology of
communicating good, neutral, negative, and persuasive messages.
The course also covers career planning, delivering professional
presentations, electronic communications and writing formal
reports.
Prerequisites: ENG-101 &amp; 102

BADM-305—Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration juniors.
An introduction to the legal system, with special emphasis
on its relation to business. Students will contend with federal
and state regulations as well as the common law to arrive at an
understanding of the legality, ethics, and social responsibility
of business decisions. Topics include an introduction to the
judicial system, torts and product liability, administrative law
and consumer protection, agency and partnership, contracts, the
Constitution, criminal law, ethics, and fiduciary trust.

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BADM-309—Marketing Principles
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration juniors.
Introduction to basic concepts and terminology in marketing: the
process of developing marketing strategy, the role of marketing
activities within the firm, external influences that affect the
development of marketing strategy, and basic analytical tools
appropriate to marketing decision-making. International and
ethical issues in marketing are examined.
Prerequisite: Principles of Microeconomics (BADM-202).

BADM-317—Computer Applications in Business
Three Credit Hours
Required of business administration juniors.
The application of computer software to assist in analyzing
common business decisions, with an emphasis on advanced
techniques in spreadsheet and database development and design.
Includes a major business project utilizing presentation software
and the Internet.

BADM-318—Commercial Law
Three Credit Hours
Required of business administration majors with a concentration
in accounting.
A detailed examination of commercial law topics including sales,
commercial paper, secured transactions, bulk transfers, and
bankruptcy.
Prerequisite: Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (BADM305).

BADM-320—International Business
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses on decisions in international business
operations for small and large firms. Of particular interest are
international business climate/culture, foreign exchange rates,
international trade, overseas direct investment, and operations
management. Students will incorporate case studies dealing with
aspects of international business.

BADM-321—Business Finance
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration juniors.
An introductory course combining both a description of the
structure of business financing and a study of financial principles
and practices, with special emphasis on their relation to managerial
planning and control.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Managerial Accounting (BADM-211)

BADM-326—Principles of Real Estate
Three Credit Hours
This course provides a personal and professional perspective of the
legal, financial, and ethical rights and obligations of all parties in
a real estate transaction. Topics include organizing, functioning,
financing, marketing, brokering, appraising, and managing of real
estate transactions.

�BADM-338—Management and Organizational Behavior

BADM-409—Human Resource Management

Three Credit Hours
Required of business administration juniors.
A study of the fundamental concepts of management and
organizational behavior. Emphasis is placed on the study of human
behavior, attitudes, and performance in organizations, and on the
development of positive interpersonal relations. A major focus
is on the managerial role of leader and decision-maker necessary
for effective planning, organizing, influencing, and control of the
organization. The dynamics and links among individuals, groups,
and the national and international environment are analyzed to
highlight the determinants of organizational effectiveness.

Three Credit Hours
A contemporary course in the management of personnel as a
resource concentrating on the historical, legal, social, economic,
and ethical framework of labor relations with a focus on
forecasting, planning, staffing, compensating, developing a career,
labor relations, performance management, and control and
evaluation of human resources.

BADM-371—Leadership in Organizations
Three Credit Hours
Using a case approach as well as a significant experiential
component, this course involves the application of leadership
theory and practice covered in this class and in other classes in
the interdisciplinary minor in Leadership Studies. The course
draws from cases in business and other organizations to focus the
student’s learning in both individual and team projects. Issues
of motivation, persuasion, ethics, power, diversity, teams, etc. will
all be explored. Guest speakers/leaders will also be an important
component of the course.
Prerequisites: Psychology of Leadership (PSYC-371) or Management
and Organizational Behavior (BADM-338).

BADM-404—Investments
Three Credit Hours
A survey course that introduces different types of securities,
markets, transaction costs, security regulations, and taxes. The
basic techniques for analyzing the potential returns and risks of
individual securities and for combining them efficiently into
portfolios are also studied.
Prerequisite: Business Finance (BADM-321).

BADM-405—Marketing Management
Three Credit Hours
A study of marketing planning and decision-making from the point
of view of the marketing manager in a changing economic, social,
and legal environment. Basic concepts and methods of analysis
used in formulating product, distribution, promotion, and pricing
strategy are studied.
Prerequisite: Marketing Management (BADM-309).

BADM-407—Money and Banking
Three Credit Hours
The nature and functions of money, the various monetary
standards, the development of our monetary system, the factors
affecting the value of money, methods and objectives of money
and credit control, international exchange, and analysis of recent
developments in money and credit.
Prerequisite: Principles of Macroeconomics (BADM-201).

BADM-410—Production &amp; Operations Management
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration seniors.
Analysis of the production function as the planning, organizing,
directing, and controlling of the required activities and resources
necessary to produce products and services. Managerial problems
in the areas of plant design and location, production standards,
operations planning and control, product development, materials
handling, and inventory control are discussed.
Prerequisites: Principles of Microeconomics (BADM-202), Business
Statistics (BADM-205), Introduction to Managerial Accounting
(BADM-212), and Management and Organizational Behavior
(BADM-338).

BADM-412—International Economics
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the theoretical principles underlying international
specialization and exchange, the making of international payments,
the relation of international payments to national income, and the
application of these principles to recent historical developments
and current national policies. An introduction is provided to the
network, composition, and sources of world trade.
Prerequisite: Principles of Microeconomics (BADM-202).

BADM-413—International Marketing
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to global problems, cultural and ethical issues, and
decision areas facing the marketing manager. Primary emphasis
rests on the value of cross-cultural understanding and the need for
careful adaptation of marketing efforts.
Prerequisite: Marketing Principles (BADM-309).

BADM-414—Consumer Behavior
Three Credit Hours
The study of behavioral science theories and related marketing
models useful to managers in understanding consumers in the
domestic and global marketplace.
Prerequisite: Marketing Principles (BADM-309).

BADM-417—Systems Analysis and Design for Business
Three Credit Hours
This course addresses the theory and practice of effective database
systems design for businesses. Topics include client/server models
and object-oriented databases, as well as the data warehouse’s role
in supporting business decision-making.
Prerequisite: Computer Applications in Business (BADM-317)

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�BADM-420—Management of Change
Three Credit Hours
This course uses knowledge and skills from the social sciences
to develop strategies for achieving effective change within
organizations. Implementation of these strategies to achieve more
effective organizations is the core of this course. Topics include
team building, process consultation, confrontation and the
management of conflict, and technostructural change.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in business administration

BADM-422—Strategic Management
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration seniors.
A capstone course designed to give the student practice in
integrating the numerous theory courses in all phases of business
management. The student develops problem-solving and decisionmaking skills by assuming the role of top management in a
simulated company and through the study of actual business cases.
Prerequisites: Principles of Macroeconomics (BADM-201), Principles
Microeconomics (BADM-202), Introduction to Financial
Accounting (BADM-211), Introduction to Managerial Accounting
(BADM-212), Marketing Principles (BADM-309), Business Finance
(BADM-321), Management and Organizational Behavior (BADM338).

BADM-425—Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship
Three Credit Hours
This course covers the environment of small business, factors of
success or failure, small business management tools, and sources
of financing. Student teams prepare business plans for the startup of a business. In some instances, the teams will work with
local entrepreneurs in developing business plans. The course is
supported by a multimedia business planning system.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in business administration.

BADM-430–435—Seminar in Business Administration
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: approval of course instructor and department head.
These courses are designed to provide students of exceptional
ability and background with the opportunity to explore a variety of
advanced, business-oriented, analytical techniques. Specified topics
covered within these courses will be offered at the discretion of the
instructor and under the supervision of the department head.

BADM-450—Internship
Three Credit Hours
This course gives senior students real-world work experience to
complement the classroom education they have already received.
Interns will learn about the variety of issues faced by today’s firms
and their managers, the kinds of information firms collect and use,
and the development of solutions for business problems. Interns
will spend ten to twelve hours each week working alongside a
senior-level manager in a Charleston-area business.
Prerequisite: Senior or Junior Standing

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BADM-490—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
Approvals for enrollment during pre registration from sponsoring
professor and department head are required.
This course may be taken by seniors desiring to engage in a
scholarly research project of mutual interest to the student and
the faculty member who directs the study. The project should
culminate in a formal student research paper.
Prerequisite: Senior Standing

�Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

learning, effective communication, contributions on
multidisciplinary teams, and broad based prospective of
engineering and societal needs.

Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering
Dr. Kenneth Brannan, Department Head
843.953.5083, ken.brannan@citadel.edu

Broad Based Education:
Graduating students who have a broad educational background
that leads to good citizenship through leadership, management,
decision making and problem solving abilities.

Department’s Mission Statement:
The mission of the Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering (CEE) is to provide a nationally recognized studentcentered learning environment for the development of principled
leaders in the civil and environmental engineering community
through a broad-based, rigorous curriculum, emphasizing
theoretical and practical engineering concepts, strong professional
values, and a disciplined work ethic.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
recognizes the civil engineer as a people-serving professional
who manages resources as well as technology. The civil engineer
plans, designs, constructs, and maintains facilities essential to
modern life in both the public and private sectors. Accordingly,
the department strives to develop the skills of its engineering
students in the management of resources–time, materials, money,
and people. Consistent with the high aims of the civil engineering
profession, the department seeks to ensure its academic program
is underpinned by a broad base of ethical knowledge and behavior
as well as modern leading-edge technology. The department
accomplishes its mission by connecting students, faculty, and
staff in a unique academic environment, achieving the intended
development of the student through the enriched personal,
professional, and educational growth of each individual.

Admission Requirements:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Complete and return an undergraduate application to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
Complete the designated courses with Trident Technical
College or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Submit all official transcripts directly from the source to the
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) office.

Program Educational Objectives:
The Civil and Environmental Engineering program educational
objectives are designated in the following three areas:
Design:
Graduating students who are successful in engineering based on a
course of study focused on design, including a solid theoretical and
practical foundation that leads to successful employment in the
private and public sectors.
Sustainable Success:
Graduating students who have sustainable career success and
participate in leadership roles through demonstration of lifelong

Departmental Core Values:
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has
adopted the following core values:
Students are our Focus: We believe the education, development,
empowerment, and welfare of our students are the primary focus of
our efforts.
Civil Engineers as Principled Leaders: We believe the engineering
profession requires the highest professional and ethical standards,
which we seek to model, teach and prepare our students to
embrace.
Collaborative Teaching and Learning Environment: We believe
a collaborative collegial environment among our faculty, staff
and students is critical in sustaining advancement in educational
excellence.
Growth through Assessment: We believe data-driven inquiry and
improvement will lead us to sustained advancement in educational
excellence.

Program Requirements:
Two-Plus-Two Evening Mode
The Citadel through the CGC offers an undergraduate Bachelor
of Science degree in Civil Engineering. This program is offered
in cooperation with Trident Technical College where the student
completes the first two years of study. The junior and senior years
of study are completed at The Citadel by attending evening classes.

Program Outcomes:
At the time of graduation from the civil engineering program
a student should have achieved an acceptable level of skills and
knowledge in the following areas:

Foundational

13. Project Management

1. Mathematics

14. Breadth in Civil Engineering Areas

2. Natural Sciences

15. Technical Specialization

3. Humanities

Professional

4. Social Sciences

16. Communication

Technical

17. Public Policy

5. Materials Science

18. Business and Public Administration

6. Mechanics

19. Globalization

7. Experiments

20. Leadership

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�8. Problem Recognition &amp;
Solving

21. Teamwork

9. Design

22. Attitudes

10. Sustainability

23. Lifelong Learning

11. Comtemporary Issues &amp;
History Perspectives

24. Professional and Ethical
Responsibility

12. Risk and uncertainty

Program of Study:
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department’s fouryear program begins with courses which provide a foundation
of knowledge and skill in the basic arts and sciences. Limited
specialization in engineering starts during the sophomore year.
In the junior and senior years, the time is devoted essentially
to basic professional subjects. Throughout the four years, the
program emphasizes the development of habits of orderly study,
investigation, sound reasoning, problem-solving, and design,
rather than the mere acquisition of factual information. It is
stressed that an engineer is a professional, thoroughly grounded in
engineering science and technology, but also aware of the social,
economic, ethical, and ecological implications of professional
activities. The civil engineering curriculum is accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Each year the
curriculum is augmented by off-campus educators and engineers
who lecture and moderate seminars in engineering specialties.
Students’ sources of knowledge are broadened by participation in
these seminars and the student chapters of the American Society
of Civil Engineers, Tau Beta Pi (honorary engineering society), the
Society of American Military Engineers, and the Society of Women
Engineers (SWE).

CIVIL &amp; ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
MAJOR
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 133

*** To be selected from an approved list of courses in the humanities
or social sciences
****Elective to be an approved Engineering or Science course
All freshman and sophomore level engineering and science courses
must be successfully completed prior to enrolling in senior level
classes
LeTellier Hall was designed for the needs of civil and
environmental engineering education and contains, in addition
to laboratories, six multimedia classrooms and one multimedia
assembly room that contains additional audio-visual aids. There are
three computer facilities located in LeTellier Hall. To help ensure
the best use of these facilities, priority access goes to students using
software or capabilities specific to the LeTellier sites. LeTellier 203
is a general purpose lab maintained by ITS. LeTellier 206 and 308
are on the CEE departmental network and require a departmental
user account.
The Main Computer Lab – LeTellier 203
LeTellier 203 is the primary teaching and student-use computer
facility in the Civil Engineering Department. The twenty-three
student stations and one projection-capable instructor station
and laser printer located in this lab are connected to the campus
wide network, CITnet, and provide direct Internet access via
Ethernet. The campus-wide network includes: an ALPHA cluster
which handles student email and information systems and the
library information systems; a network for printer access; and the
UNIX systems administered by the Department of Mathematics
and Computer Science. The software in the labs is Windows
based. All machines in the lab have graphics-capable www browers.
The department’s standard general purpose software includes:
Microsoft Office, Mathcad, and ArcGIS. In addition, there are
a number of course specific software packages. Faculty also post:
classroom presentations, handouts, programming examples,
class notes, and solutions to tests, and homework on the CEE
Department’s Web server. These postings are in a mixture of
formats including PDF files, Mathcad documents, spreadsheet
files, executable programs, and multimedia presentation files that
students may review as needed before and after class.

ENG-101/102
MAT-140/141/240
CHM-110/111
PHY-221/PSY-201
EGR -70/275/282

CIVL-301/302
CIVL-304/327
CIVL-305/309
CIVL-307/320
CIVL-321/322
CIVL-314/317
ELEC-308
CIVL-330

TTC Second Year

Citadel Fourth Year

The Special Applications Lab – LeTellier 206
LeTellier 206 is the home of the Civil Engineering Department
Special Applications Lab. The fifteen student computers serve
primarily as AutoCad, GIS (ArcView) and structural design
workstations. Other uses involve construction management,
Global Positioning System (GPS) data analysis/adjustment,
and traffic engineering studies. Occasionally, small sections of
courses may be scheduled in the lab utilizing the instructors-only
workstation and projection system. Each of these computers has a
CDRW drive to accommodate large student files. This laboratory
is equipped with a network A-B size laser printer and E-size plotter.
There is also a 8-1/2x14 fixed-bed color scanner in this lab for
student use.

CIVL-404/402
CIVL-408/410
CIVL-409/406
CIVL-418/419
Technical Elective****
Hum/Soc Sci Elective***
CIVL
42X

The Graphics Lab – LeTellier 308
LeTellier 308 is the home of the Civil Engineering Department
Graphics Instruction Lab. The instructor’s station is equipped
with a projection system for both the computer and document
camera. The twenty student computers serve primarily as
AutoCAD and ArcGIS workstations. This laboratory is equipped

CIVIL ENGINEERING:
TTC First Year

MAT-242
PHY-222
HIS-101/102
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�with a networked A/B size laser printer.
Materials Testing Laboratory: Major items of equipment include
a 400,000-pound universal hydraulic testing machine with a
clearance of 8 feet for column testing and with a 36-inch-wide
working platform; a 250,000 pound and an additional 300,000
pound concrete cylinder testing machine; a 60,000-pound
hydraulic universal testing machine; a 10,000-inch-pound torsion
machine; and equipment for making tension, compression,
shearing, and most other accepted and significant tests on metals,
concrete, wood, and other structural materials. A transmission
Polariscope and related equipment are available to investigate in a
wide variety of two dimensional photo-elastic models.
Construction Materials Laboratory: Bituminous Materials Testing.
This laboratory contains equipment for making the significant
quality control and identification tests on asphalt cements, cutback
asphalts, and asphalt emulsions. Equipment for the design, mixing,
compaction by both hammer and gyratory means, and testing
of asphalt concrete paving mixtures by the Marshall and other
methods is included.
Concrete Materials Testing: A curing room, mixing equipment,
air entraining measuring apparatus, scales, and other minor
equipment are provided in this laboratory. Testing is accomplished
using the Materials Laboratory testing equipment.
Geotechnical Laboratories: The two soils laboratories are
equipped with consolidmeters, triaxial and direct shear machines,
unconfined compression machines, permeameters, Atterberg
limit equipment, Proctor and modified AASHTO compaction
apparatus, standard sieves, soil hydrometers, C.B.R. apparatus, and
other equipment needed for tests and experiments with soils.
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory: Equipment is provided for a wide
variety of experiments and tests involving the flow of water over
weirs or through pipes, meters, orifices, or a Parshall flume.
Other major items of equipment include a head loss and flow
measurement fluid circuit apparatus, a Reynolds number device,
two (2) hydraulic demonstration units permitting experiments
involving many phenomena of open channel flow, and a
centrifugal pump equipped to measure input and output of energy.
In addition, a parallel-series pumping unit is available for
students to study parallel-series pumping under a variety of system
conditions.
Environmental Engineering Laboratory: Equipment is provided
for water analysis determination (primarily according to “Standard
Methods”) pH, alkalinity, turbidity, conductivity, D.O., and color.
Bacteriological examinations may also be made for wastewater analysis,
biochemical oxygen demand, solids content, and coliform testing. The
equipment includes incubators, a muffle furnace, pH meters, dissolved
oxygen probes, electrophotometic devices, an autoclave, a constant
temperature refrigerator, spectrophotometer, a drying oven, a water
still, a type I generator, a fume hood, a microscope, and essential minor
tools and equipment.
Other engineering equipment: Adequate equipment is available
for the courses in engineering graphics, surveying, geospatial
representation, as well as for the junior and senior courses. This
equipment includes levels, theodolites, level rods, tapes, six total
stations, data collectors, and nine Geographic Positioning System
(GPS) receivers.

Degree: The degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.S.
in C.E.) is awarded to those who successfully complete the program
of studies outlined in the course offerings section of this catalog.
Two humanities or social science electives, one technical elective,
and one civil engineering design elective are required. These are
selected from a list of approved electives maintained by the Civil
and Environmental Engineering Department. In completing the
two humanities or social science electives, the student will take
one from the core curriculum. The other shall be a departmentally
approved course. The civil and environmental engineering design
elective allows the students to specialize in a technical area of
civil engineering by completing a design course at the senior level
that integrates principles and practices of earlier courses into the
design of the engineering system. Students who are on academic
probation will not be permitted to enroll in upper level courses
offered by the civil and environmental engineering department
(i.e., junior and senior level classes).
All scheduled freshman and sophomore level engineering,
science, and mathematics courses must be completed before a
student will be permitted to enroll in senior level courses offered
by the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department.
Students are required to be advised for each semester of
enrollment at The Citadel.

Course Descriptions:
CIVL-103—Introduction to Civil Engineering
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering freshmen
The engineering design process is demonstrated through use of
practical problem-solving methods for public infrastructure and built
environment projects. Course subjects include civil engineering career
paths, ethical canons of the engineering profession, and requirements
for professional licensure. Course assignments, conducted within a
collaborative learning environment, focus on creative engineering
solutions through technical analysis, teamwork, communication
skills and professionalism. As a foundation for sustained success in
civil engineering, additional course topics include: lifelong learning,
time management, community and professional service, and career
development.
Laboratory: Two hours.

CIVL-101—Engineering Drawing
Two Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering freshmen.
Use and care of drawing instruments; proper weights and types of
lines for clear-cut and complete graphical representation; auxiliary and
sectional views; pictorial representation with emphasis on isometric
drawing, dimensioning, true lengths, and shapes; problems on points,
lines, and planes; development of a reasonable skill in lettering. A
substantial portion of the course is taught using CAD software.
Laboratory: Four hours

CIVL-202—Statics
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Scalar and vector solutions of problems in statics; resultants,
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friction; centroids and centers of gravity; and moments of inertia.
Lecture: Three hours.
Corequisites: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MATH-131) and
Physics with Calculus I and Lab (PHYS-221/271)

understanding the geometry and nomenclature of horizontal and
vertical curves.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Surveying (CIVL-205) and Surveying Laboratory
(CIVL-235)
Corequisite: Geospatial Representation (CIVL-208).

CIVL-205—Surveying
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Linear measurements, leveling, compass and transit/theodolite,
total stations theory of errors, latitudes and departures, areas,
stadia, coordinate geometry, construction field control, legal
aspects of land surveying, and public land surveys.
Lecture: Three hours.
Corequisites: Engineering Drawing (CIVL-101), Surveying
Laboratory (CIVL-235).

CIVL-301—Dynamics
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Kinematics and Kinetics of particles or rigid bodies in plane
motion with emphasis on the special cases of translation and
rotation. The techniques of vector mathematics are employed.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Statics (CIVL-202) with a grade of “C” or better.

CIVL-302—Highway Engineering
CIVL-208—Geospatial Representation
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
A course in geospatial representation that includes topographic
mapping, advanced adjustments using least squares procedures,
map projections, state plan coordinate systems, astronomic control
for mapping, Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic
Information Systems (GIS), and remote sensing.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Surveying (CIVL-205), Surveying Laboratory (CIVL235), and Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MATH-131).
Corequisites: Introduction to Civil Engineering (CIVL-103).

CIVL-210—Computer Application for Civil and
Environmental Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Instruction in computer applications to problems chosen from
civil engineering fields. Development of computer-based methods
for analyzing civil engineering systems. The class will address a
range of related topics including algorithm development and
implementation, professional and ethical aspects of computer
applications, development of self-directed learning skills
appropriate for civil engineering.
Lecture: Three hours.

CIVL-235—Surveying Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Application of principles obtained in CIVL-205 through
actual field work. Horizontal control activities include distance
measurements by tape and EDM, angular measurements
by theodolite and total station; traversing; traverse closure
computations; balancing computations; and preparation of
boundary plat and detailed survey. Computer applications and
computer drafting are utilized.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Corequisite: Surveying (CIVL-205).

CIVL-239—Geomatics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Preparation of topographic map, Geographic Positioning Systems
mapping controls, Geographic Information System applications, and
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Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Highway alignment, right-of-way and easements; earthwork
and grading; road user benefits, traffic operations and capacity;
design of intersections and interchanges; construction surveys;
drainage design; highway materials, design of asphalt mixtures;
pavement thickness design; and construction management,
contracts, estimates and specifications. Preparation of plans and
design documentation for a highway project including; horizontal
alignment, vertical alignment, roadway cross-sections, storm
water drainage, earthwork and mass diagram calculations, and
construction material estimates.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Transportation Engineering (CIVL-305); corequisite:
Asphalt and Concrete Laboratory (CIVL-327).

CIVL-304—Mechanics of Materials
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Elastic properties of structural materials; internal stresses and
strains; principal stresses and strains including Mohr’s Circle; axial;
torsion; flexure; shear; riveted and bolted joints; combined stresses;
shear and moment diagrams; beam deflections. Supplemented by
CIVL 307.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Statics (CIVL-202) with a grade of “C” or better.

CIVL-305—Transportation Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
A study of technical, multimodal, and organizational
interrelationships of United States transportation mobility systems
focusing on policy, planning, capacity, operation, and design
of land transportation, airport and seaport facilities. Topics
include highway design, roadway safety, traffic engineering, travel
forecasting, railroad alignment, public mass transit, airport layout,
and harbor/ports.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Civil Engineering (CIVL-103),
Engineering Drawing (CIVL-101), Geospatial Representation
(CIVL-208), Geospatial Representation Laboratory (CIVL-238).

�CIVL-307—Materials Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Laboratory supplement to CIVL-304. Introduction to the use
of testing machines and equipment; strength and deformation
measurements of ferrous and nonferrous metals, concrete, and
wood; properties of materials as determined by results of tests in
compression, tension, bending, torsion; behavior of columns; use
of electric resistance strain gages; use of ASTM specifications and
test procedures.
Taken concurrently with or subsequent to CIVL-304.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: English Composition (ENGL-102); prerequisites or
corequisites: Computer Application for Civil and Environmental
Engineering (CIVL-210), Mechanics of Material (CIVL-304).

Lecture: one hour
Prerequisite: Junior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering

CIVL-320—Fluid Mechanics
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors. An
introduction to fluid characteristics, properties, and the fundamentals of fluid statics, fluid dynamics, fluid flow, and fluid measurements. Hydraulic principles including pressurized pipe flow, and
open channels are also covered. Classroom assignments include
design problems and problem solving using computers.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Statics (CIVL-202) with a grade of “C” or better;
Prerequisites or Corequisites: Either Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus
(MATH-231) or Applied Engineering Mathematics (MATH-234)

CIVL-309—Structural Analysis

CIVL-321—Hydrology and Hydraulics

Four Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Structural analysis of determinate and indeterminate beams and
frames using classical, approximate, and computer-based methods.
Lecture: Four hours.
Prerequisites: Mechanics of Materials (CIVL-304) with a grade of
“C” or better and Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (MATH-132).

Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors. This
course focuses on presentation and application of fundamental
hydraulic and hydrology principles including hydrologic cycle;
hydrograph development; flood routing; design of storm water
systems and water distribution systems, pipe networks, pumping
systems, flow through orifices, flumes &amp; weirs, and design of
hydraulic structures.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Fluid Mechanics (CIVL-320)

CIVL-310—Statics and Mechanics of Materials for Non-Civil
Engineers
Three Credit Hours
Vector solutions of problems in statics, resultants, reactions and
equilibrium of forces. In addition, the brief study of mechanics of
materials including stress and strain relationships and various types
of loading on structural members.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (MATH-132) and
Physics with Calculus Lab (PHYS-221/271).

CIVL-314—Engineering Economy
Two Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Topics include the time value of money, equivalence, simple and
compound interest, nominal and effective interest rates, present
worth and capitalized cost evaluation, equivalent uniform annual
worth evaluation, rate of return evaluation, benefit/cost ratio
evaluation, depreciation, corporate and individual income tax,
after-tax economic analysis, and engineering ethics as applied by
practicing engineers.
Lecture: Two hours.

CIVL-317—Professional Sustainability
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
The ethical cannons of the engineering profession require civil
engineering graduates be well-rounded effective leaders in planning, design, and construction of public infrastructure and the
built-environment required to establish safe, healthy, equitable and
vibrant communities. Course topics focus on preparing students to
serve with distinction as technical leaders in addressing the needs
of society and include: teamwork, public administration, communication, public policy, ethics, life long learning, attitudes, and
leadership.

CIVL-322—Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to water, air, solid and hazardous waste. Included are
social and ethical considerations, legal and regulatory principles,
risk analysis, the effect of pollutants in the environment, groundwater flow theory and application, and the engineering principles
governing the generation and control of these pollutants.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: General Chemistry I (CHEM-151), General Chemistry
I Laboratory (CHEM-161), Fluid Mechanics (CIVL-320), and
either Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus (MATH-231) or Applied
Engineering Mathematics (MATH-234).

CIVL-327—Asphalt and Concrete Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Laboratory applications involving design, preparation, curing and
testing of asphalt and Portland cement concrete. Includes testing
for component properties, component selection and grading,
material handling, mix design, blending, applicable standards and
specifications, construction practices, quality control, specimen testing
and safety. Marshall and Superpave mix design procedures and testing
methods are used to conduct laboratory data collection and analysis.
Emphasis is placed on professional laboratory report preparation.
Lecture: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Materials Laboratory (CIVL-307);
Corequisite: Highway Engineering (CIVL-302).

CIVL-330—Measurements, Analysis and Modeling for CEE
Systems
Three Credit Hours
In this course, students are introduced to several concepts and
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variability of physical systems; analysis of measurement systems;
physical modeling and scaling techniques; mathematical and
numerical modeling; and the impact of uncertainty on project
economics. Both theory and application are presented with a
very strong emphasis placed on hands-on exploration. The course
requires students to employ their computer skills acquired in CIVL
210 for many assignments.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Computer Application for Civil and Environmental
Engineering (CIVL-210).

CIVL-402—Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors. Field
and laboratory applications of typical methods for determining
engineering properties of cohesive and granular soils. Experimental
topics include specific gravity, particle size distribution, clay soil
consistency, engineering classification, permeability, compaction,
consolidation, in situ soil properties, soil boring and sampling
techniques, and shear strength parameter determination using
unconfined direct, triaxial, vane shear, and penetration apparatus.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering I (CIVL409); Corequisite: Geotechnical Engineering I (CIVL-410).

CIVL-404—Reinforced Concrete Design
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Design of reinforced concrete structures using strength design
theory. Design of beams, columns, combined stress members,
footings, and retaining walls. Comprehensive analysis and design of
a building frame and foundation system. Special attention is given
to the use of current specifications for design and construction.
The use of computer programs to facilitate analysis and design
during the comprehensive problem is encouraged.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Structural Analysis (CIVL-309), Analytic Geometry
&amp; Calculus (MATH-231), and Applied Engineering Mathematics
(MATH-234).

CIVL-406—Steel Design
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Theory and design of steel structures using the load and resistance
factor design method. Design of tension and compression
members, beams, and columns. Computer solutions are utilized for
design shears, moments, and axial loads.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Structural Analysis (CIVL-309).

CIVL-408—Water and Wastewater Systems
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Introduction to engineering design principles and practices
including water use, quality standards for drinking water, water
treatment systems, determining the quality of wastewater, design of
sanitary sewers, quality criteria for surface waters, and wastewater
treatment systems.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Environmental Engineering (CIVL132

322), General Chemistry II/General Chemistry Laboratory II
(CHEM-152/162), Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus (MATH-231),
and Applied Engineering Mathematics (MATH-234).

CIVL-409—Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering Seniors.
Introduces the student to the rudiments of theoretical soil
mechanics. Topics include engineering uses of soils, laboratory
and field determination of soil properties, determination of phase
relationships, engineering soil classification, soil-water interaction
and seepage flow mechanics, stress effects of loading on soils at
depth, and consolidation, compaction, shear strength, and bearing
capacity theory.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Mechanics of Materials (CIVL-304) with a grade of
“C” or better, Introduction to Environmental Engineering (CIVL322), Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus III (MATH-231), and Applied
Engineering Mathematics I (MATH-234).

CIVL-410—Geotechnical Engineering II
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors. An
introductory course in geotechnical analysis and design. Topics
include shallow foundations, spread footings, deep foundations,
piles and caissons, lateral earth pressure for cohesive and
cohesionless soils, slope stability analyses, subsurface investigations,
and special topics including such subjects as soil stabilization
methods, geotextile applications, liquefaction, etc.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering (CIVL-409);
corequisite Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory (CIVL-402)

CIVL-418—Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Accomplishments of laboratory exercises and experiments to
illustrate basic concepts of fluid mechanics and to validate
empirical formulas used in hydraulic computations. Principal
emphasis is on the phenomena associated with closed conduit and
open channel flow of water, measurement of velocities, and flow
rates and operational characteristics of pumps. A minimum of
one experiment will involve the use of the computers to evaluate
laboratory data.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Hydrology and Hydraulics (CIVL-321).

CIVL-419—Environmental Engineering Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Accomplishment of chemical, physical, and microbiological
determinations used in the examination of water and wastewater.
Laboratory analysis to evaluate water quality will be performed,
such as biochemical oxygen demand, suspended solids, pH,
alkalinity, and others. A minimum of one laboratory experiment
will involve the use of the computer to evaluate laboratory data.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Water and Wastewater Systems (CIVL-408).

�Approved Electives:
The following courses are offered on demand. They constitute part
of a list of courses (including courses offered by other departments)
which are approved by the head of the Department of Civil and
Environmental Engineering as satisfying the requirement that each
Civil and Environmental Engineering major complete a threecredit-hour technical elective.

CIVL-411—Engineering Management
Three Credit Hours
Technique of engineering planning and management using the critical
path method (CPM) and program evaluation and review techniques
(PERT). Both computer and noncomputer approaches are used.
Relationships between owners, A-E’s, and contractors are covered
with emphasis on proper professional conduct by the engineer.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Completion of all freshman, sophomore, and junior
courses or approval of the department head.

CIVL-416—Modeling Civil Engineering Systems
Three Credit Hours
Modeling the behavior of a wide range of civil engineering systems
using various analytical, computer-based, numerical, and experimental
techniques. Introducing the concepts of probabilistic modeling using
the Monte Carlo Analysis.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Completion of required CIVL courses through the junior
year or permission of the department head.

CIVL-421—Subdivision Planning and Design
Three Credit Hours
The elements of planning a subdivision including an introduction
to planning, zoning, subdivision requirements, and review
procedures; site development including the integrated design of
roadways, storm drainage collection/retention/detention systems,
sanitary sewer collection and transportation systems (pumping
stations and force mains), potable water systems, and construction
cost estimates and specification; and economic analysis with
individual student participation in preliminary development of
single family, and multifamily projects on 20- to 25-acre tracts
of land. Computer applications include use of spreadsheets and
CAD.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisites: Hydrology and Hydraulics (CIVL-321), Highway
Engineering (CIVL-302); corequisite: Water and Wastwater (CIVL408).
Civil and Environmental Engineering Design Electives
Each Civil and Environmental Engineering major must complete
one of the following design courses in the spring of the senior year.
Each course provides students an opportunity to:
• Function with multi-disciplinary teams
• Identify, formulate, and solve realistic engineering
problems where economic, environmental, sustainability,
and manufacturability are considered
• Understand professional and ethical responsibilities
• Communicate effectively
• Understand the political, global, and social impacts of
engineering solutions
• Understand the regulatory review process

CIVL-422—Comprehensive Project Design in Environmental
Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Application to civil engineering principles, through group studies
and lecture, to develop a solution for a comprehensive engineering
problem devoted to water resources/environmental engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisites: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Water and Wastewater Systems (CIVL-408).

CIVL-423—Comprehensive Project Design in Structural
Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Application of civil engineering principles, through group studies
and lecture, to develop a solution for a comprehensive Structural
Engineering problem involving other aspects of civil engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Reinforced Concrete Design (CIVL-404);
Corequisite: Steel Design (CIVL-406).

CIVL-424—Comprehensive Project Design in Geotechnical
Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Application of civil engineering principles, through group
studies and lecture, to develop a solution for a comprehensive
Geotechnical engineering problem involving other aspects of civil
engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering

CIVL-425—Comprehensive Design Project in Civil
Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Application of civil engineering principles, through team
initiatives and lecture directives to develop design solutions
for a comprehensive problem using methods of professional
engineering practice and involving multi-disciplinary aspects of
civil engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering. Site developmental projects require Subdivision
Planning and Design (CIVL-421) as a prerequiste. Transportation
project requires Highway Engineering (CIVL-302) as a prerequisite.

CIVL-450—Civil and Environmental Engineering Internship
Three Credit Hours
This course gives Civil and Environmental Engineering students
real-world experience to complement the classroom education that
they have previously received. Interns will learn about the variety of
issues facing today’s practicing engineer. Interns will spend at least
five hours each week working alongside senior-level managers in
Charleston area engineering firms or engineering-related regulatory
agencies coordinating these activities through the Department of
Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head.

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�CIVL-453—Special Topics in Civil Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics in civil engineering. The offering of this course
will depend upon the interest of the student, the availability of an
instructor, and the approval of the department Head. Since the
content of the course may change, a student may repeat the course
for credit with consent of the department head.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Head

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�Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering
Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Dr. John Peeples: 843.953.5057
john.peeples@citadel.edu
General Information:
In 1941 the Board of Visitors authorized the establishment of a
Department of Electrical Engineering at The Citadel. Because
World War II intervened, the first electrical engineering degrees
were awarded to the class of 1948. The electrical engineering
program is offered in two modes—day mode and the two-plus-two
evening mode. The day mode is coeducational and open only
to members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and enlisted
active duty students assigned to one of The Citadel’s ROTC
Departments. The two-plus-two evening mode is coeducational, is
open to transfer students and does not require ROTC or Health
and Physical Education. Otherwise curricula, faculty, textbooks,
laboratory equipment, course content, classrooms, and laboratories
are the same for both modes.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is located
in Grimsley Hall, a first-tier engineering education facility that
provides a great learning environment. Modern, fully equipped
laboratories, classrooms, and faculty offices are logically arranged
on the third floor. The related Departments of Mathematics
and Computer Science, Physics, and Civil and Environmental
Engineering are housed adjacent to the department, creating a
“micro-campus” of science and technology.
The electrical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology (ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite
1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4102 – Telephone: (410) 347-7700.

Mission:
The mission of the Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering is: To prepare the individual for professional work
or for graduate study in the fields of electrical and computer
engineering and to provide as many of the elements of a broad
education as can be included in a program of professional
study leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering.
In addressing its mission, the department strives, through small
classes, and hands-on experience in laboratories closely monitored
by full-time faculty, to provide an environment highly conducive
both to learning and to the development of close student-faculty
relationships.
The electrical engineering curriculum places emphasis on a broad
liberal education base, a strong background in mathematics and
basic sciences, and a logical sequence of electrical and computer
engineering courses that provide the breadth and depth necessary
for continuous professional growth in today’s technological society.

By the end of the junior year, the electrical engineering student
normally selects an area of professional emphasis such as computer
engineering, control systems, communication systems, electronics,
or power systems. Integral to the program is the design component
that develops the student’s ability to address practical engineering
problems. Engineering design problems and concepts are included
throughout the curriculum and the experience is capped by a
mandatory two-semester senior design course in which the students
undertake significant design projects.
Convinced of the great value of practical experience, the
department encourages its majors to obtain gainful employment
in electrical engineering or a related field for at least one summer,
preferably between the junior and senior years.

Admission Requirements:
1.Complete and return an undergraduate application to the
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond
Hall Room 101.
2.Complete the designated courses with Trident Technical
College or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
3. Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
4. Submit all official transcripts directly from the source to the
CGC office.

Program Requirements:
Two-Plus-Two Evening Mode
The Citadel through The Citadel Graduate College offers an
undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
(BSEE). This program is offered in cooperation with Trident
Technical College where the student completes the first two years
of study. The junior and senior years of study are completed at
The Citadel by attending evening classes. The program is designed
and offered to enable the full-time student to complete the upper
two years of the program and receive a BSEE within two academic
years and two summers. Students are required to be advised for
each semester of enrollment at The Citadel.

Program Objectives:
The Citadel Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
program prepares graduates to:
• Succeed in the practice of electrical engineering, by ethically
and judiciously applying knowledge of science, mathematics
and engineering methods to solve problems facing a technologically complex society.
• Apply and operate current hardware and software tools, equipment and development environments to conduct and/or lead
engineering analysis, design and research.
• Value and pursue lifelong learning, not only to keep current
in electrical and computer engineering fields, but also to
sustain awareness of engineering-related issues facing contemporary society.
• Pursue graduate education and/or professional registration as
desired or required.
• Be principled leaders with strong communications and team

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�building skills.
Methods used to evaluate the program’s success in meeting these
objectives include:
1. Periodic surveys of graduates and employers to gauge our
graduates’ success, advancement and technical contributions
in the workplace, and to identify potential gaps or areas requiring improvement in the curriculum.
2. Annual evaluation by an ECE Advisory Board sub-committee of hardware and software tools, equipment, development
environments and laboratory plans, to ensure currency and/or
identify requirement gaps.
3. Periodic evaluation of our graduates’ membership and roles
in professional organizations, participation in formal continuing education opportunities and other activities relating to
lifelong learning.
4. Monitoring of our graduates’ involvement and success in
graduate study of engineering and related disciplines.
5. Annual review of our graduate’s success in efforts to become
professionally licensed.

Electrical Engineering Program:
The initial year of study includes engineering fundamental courses
designed to develop the basic skills and good teaming habits
through case studies requiring the communication of creative
ideas. Electrical engineering topics studied in the sophomore year
include 6 credit hours of electrical circuit analysis, 1 credit hour
of electrical circuits laboratory, and 3 credit hours of computer
applications pertinent to the field. Theory is combined with
application, demonstration, and experimental verification.
In addition, the first two years include 19 credit hours of
mathematics, 8 credit hours of chemistry, 8 credit hours of physics,
18 credit hours of English and history and 3 credit hours of social
science to provide the foundation necessary for an engineering
education. Specific course requirements, using Trident Technical
College course numbers, are outlined later under Required
Program for 2+2.
The junior year requires a total 21 credit hours of electrical
engineering course work. Breadth of coverage is provided by courses
in linear system analysis, electronics, systems (automatic controls),
digital systems, electromagnetics, and electromechanical energy
conversion. Many of these courses include engineering design
problems drawn from the experience of the faculty. First semester
juniors complete their sixth mathematics course, MATH-335
(Applied Mathematics II), providing coverage of mathematical topics
required in upper division electrical engineering courses. The junior
year includes a single elective course that must be technical in nature
but outside the mainstream of electrical engineering.
The senior year provides depth in electrical and computer
engineering by requiring five out of a specified set of 400-level
electrical engineering elective courses and at least one approved
Computer Science elective. The elective courses are ELEC-401
(Electronics II), ELEC-403, (Electric Power Systems), ELEC-405
(Electrical Measurements) and ELEC-415 (Electrical Measurements
Laboratory), ELEC-407 (Systems II), ELEC-413 (Advanced Topics
in Electrical Engineering) ELEC-414 (System Simulation), ELEC416 (Communications Engineering), ELEC-418 (Advanced Digital
Systems), ELEC-419 (Computer Network Architecture), ELEC-423
(Digital Signal Processing), ELEC-424 (Solid-State Devices), ELEC136

425, (Interference Control in Electronics), ELEC-426 (Antennas
and Propagation) and CSCI-420 (Software Engineering). These
electives provide the student the opportunity to pursue an area
of interest. While narrow specialization is neither possible nor
desirable at the undergraduate level, these three-credit electives
provide depth in both design and theory in their specialized areas.
Below are several examples of possible areas of concentration
available to the student.
Computer Engineering
CSCI-223 Data Structures (prereqs: MAT-206, CSCI
201/201)
CSCI-420 Software Engineering
ELEC-418 Advanced Digital Systems
ELEC-419 Computer Network Architecture
ELEC-423 Digital Signal Processing
ELEC-416 Communications Engineering
Power Engineering
CIVL-310 Statics and Mechanics of Materials For NonCivil Engineers
ELEC-307 Nuclear Engineering
ELEC-403 Electric Power Systems
ELEC-407 Systems II
ELEC-405 Electrical Measurements
ELEC-415 Electrical Measurements Laboratory
ELEC-426 Antennas and Propagation
Communications
PHYS-308 Optics
ELEC-401 Electronics II
ELEC-416 Communication Engineering
ELEC-419 Computer Network Architecture
ELEC-423 Digital Signal Processing
ELEC-426 Antennas and Propagation
Electronics
PHYS-410 Thermodynamics
ELEC-401 Electronics II
ELEC-418 Advance Digital Systems
ELEC-423 Digital Signal Processing
ELEC-424 Solid State Devices
ELEC-405 Electrical Measurements
ELEC-415 Electrical Measurements Laboratory

Electrical Engineering Design Experiences:
Engineering design is distributed throughout the electrical
engineering curriculum. Introduction to the design process
and the initial design experience occur in the freshman courses.
The engineering profession and the ethical responsibilities of
professional engineers are discussed. Design problems are posed
that require little or no in-depth engineering knowledge. For
example, a first design problem might ask the student to design
a dormitory room workplace. Functionality, aesthetics, and cost
of implementation are a few of the issues to be considered. Case
studies are assigned that provide an opportunity for the students
to work in teams. The emphasis is on the synthesis of a product
that meets broad requirements. The students are introduced to
the concept of design in which there is no single right answer and
where there are relatively few limits placed on the creative process.
Techniques of analysis, synthesis, iteration, and approximations
are studied in the sophomore and junior electrical engineering
courses. Specialized design exercises are used to illustrate the use

�of these techniques in the areas of circuits, systems, electronics,
electric machines, and digital circuits and systems.
The senior year provides the opportunity for the student to begin
to focus on design techniques in a particular area of interest
through the choice of at least five senior electrical engineering
elective courses. Examples range from the use of a load flow
program to determine operational conditions of a small power
system in a contingency situation (ELEC-403), to the design of a
state estimator (ELEC-407), to the design and implementation of
digital filters (ELEC-423).
The design experience culminates in the required senior design
courses, ELEC-421 and ELEC-422. This two-semester design
sequence provides students the opportunity to work on a project
of interest and provides the faculty the opportunity to guide
students in their first major design experiences and emphasize
once more the various constraints that may come into play in
a design. The students are taught several different structured
design approaches. Project definition and documentation are
stressed. Design teams of three to four students are formed at the
beginning of the first semester. Students are instructed on various
practical aspects of design, such as layout considerations, safety,
functionality, and documentation of design.
The student design teams select and propose a major design project
to be completed by the end of second semester. They must enlist a
faculty project advisor to guide their project. At the end of the first
semester the design teams present their design proposals (written
and oral) that include their preliminary design (block diagram
level), a schedule for the following semester, and a cost estimate. In
the second semester, the teams do the detailed design, and build,
test, refine, demonstrate, and document their design projects.
In addition to the technical aspects, project management and
presentation techniques are taught and applied. A detailed project
specification is developed and placed under tight change control.
Financial and scheduling aspects of the project are tracked. A final
presentation in both written and oral form is required at the end of
the semester, along with a working demonstration.

Required program for 2+2:

308; Thermodynamics, PHYS-410; Statics and Mechanics of
Materials For Non-Civil Engineers, CIVL-310; Data Structures,
CSCI-223; Engineering Management, CIVL-411;Deterministic
Methods of Operational Research, MATH-381; Mathematical
Models and Applications, MATH-470
**Advanced humanities or social science courses.
*Approved Departmental Electives must be selected from
among the following courses: Nuclear Engineering (ELEC-307),
Electronics II (ELEC-401), Electric Power Systems (ELEC-403),
Electrical Measurements (ELEC-405), Systems II (ELEC-407),
Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering (ELEC-413), System
Simulation (ELEC-414), Electrical Measurements Laboratory
(ELEC-415), Communication Engineering (ELEC-416), Advanced
Digital Systems (ELEC-418), Computer Network Architecture
(ELEC-419), Digital Signal Processing (ELEC-423), Solid-State
Devices (ELEC-424), Interference Control in Electronics (ELEC425), Antennas and Propagation (ELEC-426) and Software
Engineering (CSCI-420) Note: ELEC-405 and ELEC-415 must be
taken together
Note: Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering (ELEC-413)
is offered only occasionally. The Engineering science and
engineering design credits are a function of the topics studied.

Course Descriptions:
ELEC-106—Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
Three Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering freshmen.
An introduction to the engineering profession, branches and
functions of engineering, professional ethics, and the role of
engineers in society. Fundamentals of engineering problem
solving and the use of calculators and computers as tools to aid
in problem solving. Includes subject areas common to most
engineering disciplines such as the introduction to the engineering
design process and teamwork through a design project, engineering
laboratory skills, report writing, and engineering economics, but
through the use of electrical engineering exemplars.
Lecture: three hours.

Lower two years of study offered at Trident Technical College.
TTC First Year
ENG-101/102
HIS-101/102
CHM-110/111
MAT-140/141
ECE-201
EGR-273/275

Citadel Third Year
MATH-335
ELEC-306/313
ELEC-309/312/301
ELEC-311/330
ELEC-316/302
ELEC-318
CIVL-314/TECH ELEC

TTC Second Year
ENG-205/2XX
PSY-201
PHY-221/222
MAT-240/242
ECE-221/222/205
EGR-270

Citadel Fourth Year
HUMANITIES ELECTIVE
ELEC-421/422
ELEC-412/4XX *
ELEC-4XX/4XX *
ELEC-4XX/4XX *

Credit hours required for graduation: 128 for evening students
Technical Electives: One of the following courses: Optics, PHYS-

ELEC-201—Electric Circuit Analysis I
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
Circuit elements; Kirchhoff’s and Ohm’s Law and their application
through a variety of circuit analysis techniques; operational
amplifiers; and the transient response of simple circuits. The
circuit analysis program SPICE is introduced.
Corequisites: ELEC-106, MATH-131, PHYS-221/271

ELEC-202—Electric Circuit Analysis II
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
Sinusoidal analysis and phasors; AC power; three-phase circuits;
frequency response of simple circuits; the use of SPICE for ac
circuit analysis.
Lecture: three hours
Prerequisites: ELEC-201 with a grade of C or better or the
successful completion of both ELEC-308 and ELEC-204 with
grades of C or better. Corequisites: MATH-132, PHYS-222/272

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�ELEC-204—Electrical Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
An introduction to the experimental method in electrical
engineering. Laboratory exercises are designed to supplement the
material presented in ELEC-201 and ELEC-202.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisites or co-requisite: Elecyric Circuit Analysis II (ELEC-202) or
Elements of Electrical Engineering (ELEC-308)

ELEC-206—Computer Applications for Electrical Engineers

ELEC-309—Signals and Systems
Three Credit Hours
prerequisites or co-requisites: MATH-335 Required of electrical
engineering juniors. The study of continuous and discrete systems
utilizing Laplace, Fourier, and z-transform theory.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electric Circuit Analysis (ELEC-202), Electrical
Laboratory (ELEC-204), Computer Applications for Electrical
Engineers (ELEC-206), Applied Engineering Mathematics (MATH234).

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
The computer is presented as a tool for the solution of
engineering problems. High level programming of computers;
data manipulation, data plotting, and equation solving using
application programs such as MATLAB.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering (ELEC-106)

ELEC-311—Digital Logic and Circuits

ELEC-302—Electrical Machinery Laboratory

ELEC-312—Systems I

One Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
A laboratory course to accompany ELEC-316.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite or corequisite: Electromechanical Energy Conversion
(ELEC-316)

ELEC-306—Electronics I

Three Credit Hours
Introduction to Boolean algebra; topics such as digital data coding
and digital arithmetic. Design of combinational and sequential
circuits; design implementing and testing of digital circuits using
Field Programmable Gate Arrays. Employs VHDL and other
industry standard design tools.
Lecture: Three hours.

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
An introduction to feedback control systems, system
representation, stability, root-locus and frequency response, and
compensation.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Signals and Systems (ELEC-309)

Three Credit Hours
Required of all electrical engineering juniors.
Characteristics of solid-state devices, theory and design of lowfrequency amplifiers, transistor biasing and stabilization, design
of multistage and feedback amplifiers utilizing bipolar and MOS
devices.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electric Circuit Analysis II (ELEC-202), Electrical
Analysis (ELEC-204); Corequisite: Electronics Laboratory (ELEC313).

ELEC-313—Electronics Laboratory

ELEC 307—Nuclear Engineering

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Analysis of transformers; fundamentals of electromechanical
energy conversion; and study of DC, induction, and synchronous
machines.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Signals and Systems (ELEC-309), or consent of the
department head; prerequisite or co-requisite: Electrical Machinery
Laboratory (ELEC-302).

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the theory and application of nuclear energy.
Topics include fission and the chain reaction; nuclear fuels; nuclear
reactor principles, concepts, examples, construction, operation,
and ecological impact; radiation hazards and shielding; and nuclear
propulsion.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Physics with Calculus II/Laboratory for Physics with
Calculus II (PHYS-222/272).

One Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Experimental studies coordinated with the subjects introduced in
ELEC-306.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Computer Applications for Electrical Engineers (ELEC206).
Co-requisite: Electronics I (ELEC-306).

ELEC-316—Electromechanical Energy Conversion

ELEC-318—Electromagnetic Fields
ELEC-308—Elements of Electrical Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Required of civil engineering juniors.
Fundamental electrical concepts and units; basic laws of electrical
circuits; equivalent circuits; DC and steady-state AC circuit
analysis; and effective current, average power, and three-phase
power.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MATH-131).

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Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Static electric and magnetic fields; Maxwell’s equations and their
applications; Laplace’s equations; boundary value problems; time
varying fields, and plane waves.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electric Circuit Analysis (ELEC-202), Computer
Applications for Electrical Engineers (ELEC-206), Physics with
Calculus II/Laboratory for Physics with Calculus II (PHYS222/272), Applied Engineering Mathematics II (MATH-335).

�ELEC-330—Digital Systems Engineering

ELEC 413—Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Microcontroller fundamentals including architecture, assembly
language programming, and interfacing. Applications of industrystandard microcontrollers in embedded systems. Employs software
design tools, simulators, and hardware trainers.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Digital Logic and Circuits (ELEC-311).

ELEC-414—System Simulation

ELEC-401—Electronics II
Three Credit Hours
Characteristics and applications of analog and digital circuits.
Topics may include differential amplifiers, multistage amplifiers,
power amplifiers, oscillators, filter circuits, and CMOS digital logic.
Prerequisite: Electronics I (ELEC-306), and Electronics Laboratory
(ELEC-313).

ELEC-403—Electric Power Systems
Three Credit Hours
A study of electrical power generation, transmission, and
distribution; symmetrical components, per-unit analysis,
calculation of transmission-line parameters, and load flow.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electromechanical Energy Conversion (ELEC-316) and
Electromagnetic Fields (ELEC-318).

ELEC-405—Electrical Measurements
Two Credit Hours
An introduction to modern electrical instrumentation and
measurements. Topics include: measurement theory, analog and
digital signal conditioning, noise, transducers, instrumentation
system design, digital interfaces, and computer based
instrumentation and measurements..
Lecture: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Electronics Laboratory (ELEC-313),
Corequisite: Electrical Measurements Laboratory (ELEC-415).

ELEC-407—Systems II
Three Credit Hours
A continuation of Systems I with primary emphasis on digital
control systems. Topics include: state-variable analysis, simulation
techniques, controllability, state-variable feedback, observability,
and state estimator design.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Systems I (ELEC-312).

ELEC-412—Applied Probability and Statistics for Engineers
Three Credit Hours
Required for electrical engineering majors. Application of
the theory of probability and statistics in modeling random
phenomena and signals; in the calculation of system responses;
and in making estimates, inferences and decisions in the presence
of chance and uncertainty. Applications will be studied in
areas such as communications, power systems, device modeling,
measurements, reliability, and quality control.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (MATH-231),
Computer Applications for Electrical Engineers (ELEC-206).

Three Credit Hours
Advanced topics in electrical engineering. Offered occasionally
when the special interests of students and faculty coincide. The
syllabus must be approved by the Electrical Engineering Faculty.
This course may be taken only once for credit.
Lecture: Three hours.

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to system concepts, mathematical models of
systems, and simulation methods applied to a broad range of
systems. Design project required.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Systems (ELEC-312).

ELEC-415—Electrical Measurements Laboratory
One Credit Hour
A laboratory course to complement ELEC-405.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Corequisite: Electrical Measurements (ELEC-405).

ELEC-416—Communications Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Principles of amplitude, frequency, and pulse modulation; signal
flow and processing in communications systems; and analog and
digital communication systems.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Signals and Systems (ELEC-309), Digital Logic and
Circuits (ELEC-311), Electromagnetic Fields (ELEC-318)
Corequisite: Electronics 1 (ELEC-306)

ELEC-418—Advanced Digital Systems
Three Credit Hours
Experience in advanced digital design techniques and exposure
to the development tools used in the design of advanced digital
systems. Topics include the design of digital systems using VHDL,
industry standard FPGA devices and software, and microprocessor
hardware components.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Digital Systems Engineering (ELEC-330) or Computer
Organization and Programming (CSCI-305)

ELEC-419—Computer Network Architecture
Three Credit Hours
This course will cover network architecture and protocols.
Included are transmission technologies, encoding/decoding
schemes, packet switching, frame relay, ISDN, ATM and
performance modeling techniques.
Lecture: Three hours.

ELEC-421—Design I
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering seniors.
Initiation, design, scheduling, documentation and reporting on a
major design project. Normally accomplished by students working in
small groups. All students will make written and oral presentations
on their contribution to the project. Financial, legal, ethical,
societal, regulatory, environmental, manufacturability, and quality
issues will be discussed and will constrain the designs as appropriate.
Lecture: One hour; Laboratory: Four hours.
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�Prerequisites: Electrical Machinery Laboratory (ELEC-302),
Electronics I (ELEC-306), Systems I (ELEC-312), Digital Logic and
Circuits (ELEC-311), Electromechanical Energy Conversion (ELEC316), Digital Systems Engineering (ELEC-330) and Electromagnetic
Fields (ELEC-318) or consent of the department head.

ELEC-422—Design II
Three Credit Hours
Continuation of the major design project begun in ELEC421. Project implementation, documentation, and reporting.
Normally to be accomplished by students working in the small
groups formed in ELEC-421. The impact of the practical, societal,
and governmental issues raised in ELEC-421 will be assessed.
Each student will make written and oral presentations on their
contributions to the project. A prototype demonstration and
presentation of final results in a symposium format is required.
Lecture: One hour; Laboratory: Four hours.
Prerequisite: Design I (ELEC-421) taken the preceding semester.
Required of all electrical engineering seniors.

ELEC-423—Digital Signal Processing
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to the characteristics, design, and applications of
discrete time systems using digital signal processors. Discrete time
Fourier Transforms, FIR and IIR systems, and the design of FIR
and IIR filters.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Signals and Systems (ELEC-309), and Digital Systems
Engineering (ELEC-330).

ELEC-424—Solid-State Devices
Three Credit Hours
Basic principles governing the operation of solid-state devices are
developed from fundamental concepts. P-N junction theory is
developed and applied to the analysis of devices such as bipolar
transistors, solar cells, detectors, and photo devices. The theory of
field-effect devices is developed.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electronics I (ELEC-306), and Electromagnetic Fields
(ELEC-318).

ELEC-425—Interference Control in Electronics
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the control and measurement of interference
between electronic devices. Analysis methods and practical design
techniques to minimize both radiated and conducted emissions
and susceptibility. Enhancing signal integrity in high-speed circuits
and reducing crosstalk. Laboratory exercises and demonstrations
will be used to reinforce the material.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Signals and Systems (ELEC-309), Electromagnetic
Fields (ELEC-318), Digital Systems Engineering (ELEC-330).

ELEC-426—Antennas and Propagation
Three Credit Hours
Transmission, radiation, and propagation of electromagnetic waves
by means of transmission lines, waveguides, optical fibers, and
antennas. Design project required.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electromagnetic Fields (ELEC-318).
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                    <text>A Higher Degree of Leadership

2012 - 2013 Academic Catalog
• Graduate Degree Programs
• Graduate Certificate Programs
• Evening Undergraduate Degree Programs

�The Citadel Graduate College
(CGC)
171 Moultrie Street
Charleston, SC 29409
(843) 953-5089
www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege
www.citadel.edu/eveningundergraduatestudies

Please refer to the Student Handbook or the CGC web site
for frequently called numbers.

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�Table of Contents
President’s Message
Board of Visitors
The Citadel’s Statement of Vision, Core Values, and Mission
The Citadel Graduate College’s Mission/Purpose
Accreditation
2012-2013 Academic Calendar
Procedural Information
Policy Information
Specific Policies and Procedures for Evening Undergraduate Programs

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Graduate Degree Programs
Master of Business Administration
Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Education
• English, Social Studies, Biology, Mathematics
Master of Arts in Teaching - Middle Grades
• English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Master of Arts in Teaching - Physical Education
Master of Education in Educational Leadership - Elementary or Secondary School Administration and Supervision
Specialist in Educational Leadership - School Superintendent
Master of Education in Counselor Education - Elementary or Secondary and Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling
Master of Education in Literacy Education
Master of Arts in English
Master of Arts in History
Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical Counseling
Specialist in Education in School Psychology
Master of Arts in Social Science
Master of Arts in Biology
Masters of Arts in Education in Mathematics
Master of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
Master of Science in Project Management

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Graduate Certificate Programs
Graduate Certificate in Technical Project Management
Graduate Certificate in Sport Management - Sport Sales &amp; Marketing
Graduate Certificate in Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Studies
Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security
Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering Management
Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis
Graduate Certificate in Hispanic Studies

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Evening Undergraduate Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

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�President’s Message
Welcome to The Citadel Graduate College, where we extend our mission of educating
principled leaders to people like you who seek graduate study to become leaders in their
chosen fields. We take great pride in our distinguished faculty and excellent facilities that
combine to offer a unique learning environment. You will find that our students - your
friends, neighbors and colleagues - have chosen the CGC because they know it will equip
them for the challenges they will face as they advance in their careers. We hope you will
join the ranks of the nearly 8,000 CGC alumni for whom a graduate degree from The
Citadel was a stepping stone to success and continued growth.
Lt Gen John W. Rosa, USAF (Ret), ‘73
President

Board of Visitors
The Citadel Board of Visitors is composed of eleven graduates of the college; seven elected by joint vote of the SC
General Assembly, three elected by alumni (Citadel Alumni Association) and one appointed by the Governor. All
members serve six–year terms.
Colonel Douglas A. Snyder, ‘82, Chair
Colonel Fred L. Price, Jr., ‘75, Vice Chair
Colonel Allison Dean Love, CGC, ‘93
Colonel Glenn D. Addison, USAFR (Ret), ‘79
Lieutenant Colonel Ben W. Legare, Jr., USA (Ret), ‘63
Colonel James M. McQuilla, ‘88
Lieutenant General W. Michael Steele, USA (Ret), ‘67
Colonel Dylan W. Goff, ‘02
Lieutenant General John B. Sams, Jr., USAF (Ret), ‘67
Colonel Tecumseh Hooper, Jr., ‘69
Colonel Peter M. McCoy, Sr., ‘74
The Honorable Nikki R. Haley, Governor, Ex Officio
Major General Robert E. Livingston, Jr., Adjutant General, Ex Officio
The Honorable Mitchell M. Zais, State Superintendent of Education, Ex Officio
Colonel Leonard C. Fulghum, Jr., ‘51, Chairman Emeritus
Colonel William E. Jenkinson III, Member Emeritus

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�The Citadel’s Statement of Vision, Core Values, and Mission
Statement of Vision

Achieving excellence in the education and development of principled leaders.

Core Values

Honor: First and foremost honor includes adherence to the Honor Code of The Citadel. A cadet “will not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate those
who do”. The commitment to honor extends beyond the gates of The Citadel and is a life-long obligation to moral and ethical behavior. In
addition, honor includes integrity; “doing the right thing when no one is watching”. Finally, honorable behavior includes exercising the moral
courage to “do the right thing when everyone is watching”. The Honor Code is the foundation of our academic enterprise.
Duty: First and foremost duty means to accept and accomplish the responsibilities assigned to me. At The Citadel, my primary duty is to
perform academically and then to perform as a member of the Corps of Cadets and the campus community. I accept the consequences associated
with my performance and actions. Once I have held myself accountable for my actions, then I will hold others accountable for their actions.
Finally, duty means that others can depend on me to complete my assignments and to assist them with their assignments. Duty is also a call to
serve others before self.
Respect: First and foremost respect means to treat other people with dignity and worth – the way you want others to treat you. Respect for others
eliminates any form of prejudice, discrimination, or harassment (including but not limited to rank, position, age, race, color, gender, sexual
orientation, national origin, religion, physical attributes, etc.). In addition, respect for others means to respect the positions of those in authority
which include faculty, staff, administrators, active duty personnel and the leadership of the Corps of Cadets. Finally, respect includes a healthy
respect for one’s self.

Mission

As a higher education institution, The Citadel’s mission is to educate and develop our students to become principled leaders in all walks of life by
instilling the core values of The Citadel in a disciplined and intellectually challenging environment. A unique feature of this environment for the
South Carolina Corps of Cadets is the sense of camaraderie produced through teamwork and service to others while following a military lifestyle.
The Citadel strives to produce graduates who have insight into issues, ideas, and values that are of importance to society. It is equally important
that Citadel graduates are capable of both critical and creative thinking, have effective communication skills, can apply abstract concepts to
concrete situations, and possess the methodological skills needed to gather and analyze information.
Throughout its history, The Citadel’s primary purpose has been to educate undergraduates as members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets
and to prepare them for post-graduate positions of leadership through academic programs of recognized excellence supported by the best features
of a military environment. The cadet lifestyle provides a structured environment that supports growth and development of each student’s intellect,
discipline, physical fitness, and moral and ethical values. The four pillars which define The Citadel experience for cadets consist of these four
developmental dimensions.
A complementary purpose of The Citadel, realized through The Citadel Graduate College is to provide the citizens of the Lowcountry and the
State of South Carolina opportunities for professional development by offering a broad range of educational programs of recognized excellence
at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. These programs are designed to accommodate the needs of non-traditional students seeking
traditional and demanding academic challenges.
Institutional Characteristics. The Citadel is a coeducational, comprehensive, public, four-year institution whose primary undergraduate student
body consists of approximately 1,900 members of the Corps of Cadets, all of whom reside on campus. The primary service area for these students
is regional, with approximately half of each freshman class coming from South Carolina. The Citadel, however, does draw undergraduate students
from all parts of the United States and many foreign countries. The college offers a wide range of baccalaureate degree programs (Bachelor of
Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, and Bachelor of Science
in Electrical Engineering) in the humanities, social and natural sciences, business administration, engineering, and education. These academic
programs prepare graduates of the Corps of Cadets for a variety of careers; about half of these graduates enter business and the professions, a
third or more enter the military and government service, and the remainder go directly into graduate and professional study. Many graduates
choose to pursue professional or graduate degrees later in their careers.
Through its undergraduate and graduate programs, The Citadel Graduate College serves a degree-seeking population of approximately 1,200.
The primary service area is the South Carolina Lowcountry. The Citadel Graduate College offers three baccalaureate degree programs (Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering) and seven
graduate degree programs (Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education,
Master of Business Administration, and Specialist in Education). Meeting the needs of the South Carolina Lowcountry in terms of instruction,
public service, and research, including such initiatives as cooperative programs with other educational institutions, is an important part of The
Citadel’s mission.
Together, the Corps of Cadets and The Citadel Graduate College enroll approximately 3,200 students, about three-fourths of whom come from
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�South Carolina.
In its educational programs, The Citadel acknowledges and endorses the teacher-scholar ideal, recognizing that the excellence of all of its academic
programs is dependent upon the quality of its faculty. This ideal is pursued through teaching and lecturing, researching, writing, publishing, and
public service. The Citadel’s faculty also address audiences beyond the college by sharing their knowledge with other scholars and with the public.

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�The Citadel Graduate College’s Mission/Purpose
The Citadel Graduate College provides adults in the Lowcountry and the State of South Carolina opportunities for higher education by
offering a broad range of educational programs of recognized excellence at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. These programs
are designed to accommodate the needs of adult students seeking traditional and demanding academic challenges. By providing graduate
research, scholarly contributions, affiliations with educational, business and science professional associations nation-wide and around the
world, community outreach and development, and contribution of other resources, The Citadel Graduate College supports and encourages stronger economic development in the region by identifying and creating new programs to benefit the community.
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, was established in 1842. In 1966 the coeducational undergraduate Evening College
was founded. In 1968, as part of its mission to serve the State and particularly the Lowcountry, The Citadel initiated graduate degree
programs. In 1994, the Board of Visitors approved the formation of The College of Graduate and Professional Studies. In 2007, the name
was changed to The Citadel Graduate College to help people more closely identify and recognize an important part of The Citadel.
Programs under this college are open to all qualified students regardless of sex, race, age or ethnic origin.
The Provost and Dean of the College is the academic officer charged with the administration and supervision of all graduate study. The
Graduate Council, made up of the Provost, the Associate Provost and Dean of The Citadel Graduate College, the Director of the Library,
and a representative of each academic department with a graduate major, establishes standards and policies and approves program modifications.

Accreditation
The Citadel is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Education. The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools accredits The Citadel to award Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Specialist degrees.
Programs for the preparation of secondary education teachers at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, for the preparation of guidance
counselors at the master’s and specialist degree levels, and for the preparation of school superintendents at the specialist degree level are
accredited by the National Council on Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the
Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. The head of the Department of Education serves as the Director of Teacher Education.
The School of Business Administration is accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
International.
The Clinical Counseling program is accredited by the Masters in Psychology Accreditation Council.
The Computer Science programs as well as the Civil and Electrical Engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
The School Counseling Programs that offer a Master of Education in Counselor Education (Elementary or Secondary Certification) were
granted full eight years CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) in July 2005.
The School Psychology Program is fully accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists.

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�The Citadel Graduate College Academic Calendar 2012-2013
2012

2013

Aug. 15

Payment for fall 2012 due

Jan. 2

Payment for spring 2013 due

Aug. 20

Fall 2012 classes begin

Jan. 7

Spring 2013 classes begin

Aug. 31

Last day to drop/add

Jan. 18

Last day to drop/add

Sept. 3

Labor Day - no CGC classes

Jan. 21

Oct. 8

Last day to withdraw with a
grade of “W”

Martin Luther King Day - no CGC
classes

Feb. 1

Nov. 1

Last day to apply for
graduation*

Last day to apply for spring
or summer graduation for those
participating in the commencement
ceremony*

Nov. 5

Registration begins for spring
2013 for currently enrolled
students

Mar. 1

Nov. 6

Election Day - no CGC classes

Last day to apply for spring
graduation for those not
participating in the commencement
ceremony**

Nov. 16

Fall Break begins

Mar. 4

Last day to withdraw with a
grade of “W”

Nov. 12

Registration for spring 2013
begins for all students

Mar. 4

Nov. 26

CGC classes resume

Registration for summer 2013
begins for currently enrolled
students

Dec. 4

Last day for CGC classes

Mar. 15

Spring Break begins after class

Dec. 5

CGC exams begin

Mar. 18

Registration for summer 2013
begins for all students

Dec. 11

CGC exams end
Winter break begins

Mar. 25

CGC classes resume

Dec. 14

Semester grades due by 10:00 a.m.

Apr. 8

Registration for fall 2013
begins for currently enrolled
students

Apr. 22

Registration for fall 2013
begins for all students

Apr. 22

Last day for CGC classes

Apr. 23

CGC exams begin

Apr. 29

CGC exams end

May 2

Semester grades due by 10:00 a.m.

May 4

CGC Commencement

* Deadline is for CGC students completing requirements on December
14.

* Deadline is for CGC students completing requirements in the
spring or summer and are participating in the spring commencement
ceremony.
** Deadline is for CGC students completing requirements in
the spring but are not participating in the spring commencement
ceremony.
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�Purpose of the CGC
Catalog

Procedural Information

This catalog should not be construed as the basis of a contract
between a student and The Citadel. Every effort is made to
provide information in the catalog that is accurate at the time the
catalog is prepared. However, information on regulations, policies,
fees, curricula, courses, and other matters are subject to change at
any time during the period for which the catalog is in effect.

The application process at The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) is
a two-part process that occurs simultaneously. The applicant must
be accepted into CGC and the program to which he/she seeks a
degree. Requirements for acceptance into CGC include:
a. Completed application for admission
b. Non-refundable application fee
c. Transcripts submitted directly from all colleges and
universities attended. Transcripts from all schools are
required, regardless of whether the coursework would
apply to a degree program, to ensure good academic and
financial standing. Transcripts must be from regionally
accredited colleges and universities (e.g. Southern
Association of Colleges, North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools, etc.).
d. A standardized admissions test (GRE, GMAT, or
MAT depending on the program) score.

Each program of study shall be governed by the program
requirements in effect on the date of enrollment. If a student
withdraws from the college or fails to maintain enrollment for one
year and subsequently returns, the requirements in effect at the
time of return will prevail.
Any exception to policies in this catalog, purported to have been
made verbally to a student by an official of the college, are null and
void unless documented with a signed statement from the college
official authorized to make the exception.
This catalog is not an unchangeable contract but an
announcement of the current policies. Implicit in each student’s
matriculation at The Citadel is an unwritten agreement to comply
with the institution’s rules and regulations, which The Citadel
may modify to ensure the quality of its academic programs. When
graduation requirements are changed, every effort will be made
to insure that the new requirements can be met by the student’s
original expected graduation date. Nonetheless, each student
is expected to read and be aware of the policies and procedures
contained in the catalog in order to assure that admissions,
registration, and graduation procedures are being followed. The
college cannot assume responsibility for a student who does not
comply with policy or procedure.

Application and Admissions

Upon receipt of an application, each applicant is sent a letter
acknowledging the application and outlining specific admission
requirements for CGC and the program for which he/she applied.
The requirements for acceptance into specific programs and
degrees are described in this catalog for each program/degree.
Official copies of test scores must be sent directly to the CGC
office and must be current within five years of application.
Full acceptance is not granted until both CGC and program
requirements are met. After acceptance by the program, any nonUS Citizen must be cleared for registration by The International
Office. The TOEFL test is required of any applicant whose native
language is not English. At this time a letter of acceptance is sent
to the student which includes the name of the advisor. Students
are encouraged to meet with his or her advisor.

Application for Resident Status
for Tuition and Fee Purposes
Any student or prospective student who is uncertain concerning
entitlement to payment of in-state tuition and fees has the
responsibility of securing a ruling from The Citadel by providing
all relevant information on special application forms. These forms
can be obtained from the Office of the Registrar, Bond Hall,
Room 173, or online at http://www.citadel.edu/registrar/forms/.
Completed forms must be returned to that office at least two weeks
prior to registration for any semester or summer term for which the
student is attempting to qualify for payment of in-state tuition and
fee rate.

CGC Class Ring
All CGC students graduating from degree programs are eligible
for the CGC Class ring. CGC students may order their ring
upon completion of all but the final two semesters of coursework/
internship and must possess an overall 2.0 GPA for undergraduate
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�students or 3.0 GPA for graduate students. To place a class ring
order, contact the Alumni Center at (843) 953-7698. The Alumni
Center will verify eligibility with the CGC office.

Drop/Add and Withdrawals
To drop or add a course from the schedule or to change sections
within a course, a student must come to the CGC office and
complete a “drop/add” form or drop/add through Lesesne
Gateway. The deadline for changes is listed in the calendar for
each semester. Formal notice of intent to drop or withdraw from
any class is necessary in all cases. After the drop period, students
who choose to withdraw must complete a withdrawal form
available in the CGC office or online. The dates for dropping
and withdrawing are listed in the term calendar at www.citadel.
edu/graduatecollege. Course withdrawal means a student is
withdrawing from a course after the refund date has passed.
Refunds after the published refund date are granted only under
extenuating circumstances (i.e. death in immediate family, serious
medical issues, deployment.). A grade of “W” will appear on the
student transcript. The “W” does not affect the student’s grade
point ratio (GPR).
To withdraw with the grade of “W,” the student must complete the
course withdrawal form obtained from the CGC office or online
and return the form to the CGC office. Students who do not
follow this procedure will receive a failing grade in the course(s)
which they cease to attend. Ceasing to attend a course does not
constitute an official withdrawal from the course. The grade of
“W” will be recorded if a student withdraws on or before the
published deadline. Students should check the current calendar
for the term found at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege
for deadlines.

Fee Payment
All fees are due and payable at the time of registration. If fees
are not paid by the published date on the term calendar, prior
to classes starting, the student may be dropped from registered
classes. Checks for the amount of charges should be made payable
to The Citadel. Fees may also be paid with bank cards, however a
service fee is incurred. Electronic check payment is also available
at no charge. Deferred payment plans may be arranged in advance
of a semester through a third party. Forms are available in the
Treasurer’s office. The Citadel reserves the right at any time to
adjust fees to meet the current cost of operation. Fee schedules are
published each semester on The Citadel’s web page. The Citadel
Treasurer is responsible for the collection of monies due to The
Citadel. All correspondence concerning fees, payments, and status
of accounts should be directed to that office.

Financial Aid and Scholarships
The Financial Aid Office handles student loan applications, grants,
scholarships and work-study programs. Their office is located in
Bond Hall, Room 138 and they can be reached at (843) 953-5187
or by email at financial_aid@citadel.edu.

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Forms and Deadline
To apply for financial aid at The Citadel, all students should file a
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1. These forms are available online at http://
FAFSA.ed.gov. Additional information may be requested by the
Financial Aid Office. Students are responsible for checking their
Lesesne Gateway accounts and completing all requested paperwork
and financial aid requirements in a timely manner. Because funds
are limited, those students whose applications are completed after
the deadline dates will receive consideration for aid only as fund
availability permits.
Priority deadline dates are as follows:
Academic year (fall and spring)
Fall only
Spring only
Summer

February 28
February 28
October 15
March 15

Applicants with financial aid paperwork not completed by June
30 should not expect to receive notification of awards prior to the
beginning of fall semester. These applicants should be prepared
to pay for their tuition, fees, and other costs at the established fee
payment deadlines. Students will be reimbursed if they are subsequently determined to be eligible for financial aid.

Determining Financial Need
The amount of financial aid is determined based on the FAFSA
form the applicant files after January each year. This form solicits
information about the applicant’s family’s current financial situation and produces an “expected family contribution”. Adjusted
gross income data from tax forms are used along with current asset
information to determine family resources. Allowances are made
for federal and state taxes, social security, employment (when both
parents work), unusual medical and dental expenses, and family
size. Other factors considered are any unusual expenses and the
number of family members in college. In its simplest definition,
financial need is the difference between what a student will pay to
attend college and the expected family contribution, as determined
by the need analysis. If costs exceed the amount of family contribution, then the applicant has “demonstrated” financial need.

Dependent or Independent Status
Federal student aid programs are based on the premise that parents have the primary responsibility of financing their children’s
education. Independent students will fall into one of the following
categories. Students are automatically independent and therefore
not required to submit parental data if:
a. He/she is 24 years old or older by Dec 31 of the award
year
b. He/she is a graduate student
c. He/she is married
d. He/she is currently serving on active duty in the U.S.
Armed Forces for purposes other than training
e. He/she is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces
f. He/she has children (or other dependents) and will
provide more than half of their support
g. He/she was in foster care or deemed a dependent or
ward of the court

�h. He/she was an emancipated minor or in legal
guardianship as determined by a court
i. He/she was determined to be an unaccompanied
youth that was homeless or were self-supporting and at
risk of being homeless.

Federal Eligibility Requirements
Any student who is accepted for admission is eligible to request
financial assistance. However, there are several general eligibility
requirements a student must meet to receive federal financial aid:
1) A student must be admitted to The Citadel as a regular
or conditional student.
2) A student must be a U.S. citizen or a national or permanent resident.
3) A student may not receive aid if he or she is in default at
any institution on any Federal Student Loan Program.
4) Generally, a student must be enrolled at least half-time.
This is defined as 3 hours/semester for graduate students
and 6 hours/semester for undergraduate students.
5) A student may not receive aid if he or she owes a repayment at any institution on a Pell Grant, Supplemental
Grant, or State Student Incentive Grant.
6) A student must have the minimum grade point ratio and
must make satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward a
degree to continue to receive federal financial aid.

Types of Financial Aid
Please visit http://www.citadel.edu/finaid for detailed information
about the various financial aid programs offered.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for
Financial Aid Recipients
The Citadel is required by federal law to establish, publish and apply
reasonable standards for measuring whether a student is maintaining
satisfactory academic progress toward a degree objective, and to ensure
progress toward the degree for all periods of enrollment, whether or
not the student has received financial aid.
To be eligible to receive or remain eligible to receive financial aid,
students must maintain “satisfactory progress” in their course of study.
A determination of satisfactory progress incorporates three standards
applied at the end of each 12 month period of enrollment:
1.
2.
3.

Maintain a minimum amount of earned credit hours
Maintain a minimum Grade-Point Ratio
Complete program of study in a required amount of
time

Minimum Earned Credit Hours
In general, students are expected to complete 75% of the hours for
which they are funded each academic year. The Financial Aid Office
will monitor hours completed at the end of each academic year to
determine if the student: 1) has made academic progress; 2) will be
placed on probation for one semester; or 3) will be disqualified from
receiving financial aid.
Grade-Point Ratio (GPR) Requirements
Undergraduate Students

Total Hours
Minimum GPR
0-39
1.300
40-69
1.500
70-99
1.700
100 &amp; above
1.900
Graduate Students must maintain the minimum cumulative GPR as
required by the Graduate College for continuance.
Note: Total hours are quality hours and any Transfer &amp; Pass/Fail
Hours combined.
Maximum Hours
Financial aid eligibility is limited to students that have reached 150%
of attempted hours for their program of study.
Disqualification
Students will be disqualified at the end of each academic year in which
one of the following occurs:
Undergraduate Students
• Full-time students who earn less than 24 hours
• Part-time students who earn less than 75% of the hours
attempted
• GPR is less than minimum requirement for continuance
on probation
Graduate Students
• Full-time students who earn less than 15 hours
• Part-time students who earn less than 75% of the hours
attempted
• GPR is less than minimum requirement for continuance
on probation
Re-Qualification
Undergraduate Students – The student must enroll without federal aid
and complete the number of hours they are deficient. The minimum
GPR must also be received for continuance on probation depending
on your grade level. This work may be completed at The Citadel
without aid or at another institution as long as the hours have been
approved by the Registrar’s Office or The Citadel Graduate College.
It is the student’s responsibility to notify the Financial Aid Office of
hours transferred from another institution.
Graduate Students – The student must enroll without federal aid
and complete the number of hours they are deficient. A minimum of
3.0 GPR must also be received. This work may be completed at The
Citadel without aid or at another institution as long as the hours have
been approved by The Citadel Graduate College. It is the student’s
responsibility to notify the Financial Aid Office of hours transferred
from another institution.
Appeals
Students who are determined to be ineligible for financial aid due to
lack of satisfactory academic progress may appeal this decision. An
appeal of any decision concerning initial or continued financial aid
funding must be submitted on a SAP Appeal Form. The steps are
outlined below:
1. Make an appointment to meet with a financial aid counselor
once you have received notice that your financial aid will be disqualified.
2. Complete a SAP Appeal Form. Clearly explain your
circumstances by attaching supporting documentation and
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�submitting the information to the Financial Aid Office.
3. Your information will be reviewed by the Financial Aid Appeal
Committee. A decision will be based upon the information that
you provided as well as your records at The Citadel.
4. You will be notified of the decision in writing. If you need to
take additional action, you will be advised to do so. If you feel
there were circumstances that were not reflected in the
committee’s decision, you may request an appointment with
the Director of Financial Aid. You should bring with you any
additional documentation that will specifically explain those
pertinent issues you think should be considered. The final level
of appeal rests with the Director of Financial Aid.

Financial Aid Refund and Repayment Policy
Refunds
Financial aid recipients who withdraw from school are eligible to
receive only that portion of the institutionally determined refund
which exceeds the financial aid received. This policy also applies to
students on whose behalf a parent has borrowed a Title IV loan.
Refunds will be returned to the programs from which the student
received aid. The Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Public
Law 105-244 changed substantially the way funds paid toward a
student’s education are to be handled when a recipient of Federal
Financial Aid withdraws from school. A statutory schedule is used
to determine the amount of Federal Financial Aid that has been
earned based on the period the student was in attendance. Up
through the 60% point in each payment period of enrollment, a
pro rata schedule is used to determine how much Federal Financial
Aid the student will receive. After the 60% point in the payment
period of enrollment, a student has earned 100% of the Federal
funds awarded for the period.
The percentage earned will be calculated based on the following
schedule:
Week 1 6 percent
Week 7 43 percent
Week 2 12 percent
Week 8 50 percent
Week 3 18 percent
Week 9 56 percent
Week 4 25 percent
Week 10 60 percent
Week 5 31 percent
Week 11-16 100 percent
Week 6 37 percent
For example, if a student has received $1,000 in Federal Financial
Aid and withdraws within the first week of classes, that student will
receive 6 percent ($60) of the aid award applied to total charges.
The remaining $940 will be returned to the Federal Financial Aid
programs in the following order:
• Unsubsidized Student Loans
• Subsidized Student Loans
• Perkins Loans
• PLUS Loans/Graduate PLUS Loans
• Federal Grants
• Other Assistance under Title IV
The refund and repayment provisions mandated by the Federal
government for Federal Aid Recipients apply when a student
receives financial aid funds and withdraws, drops out, takes an
unapproved leave of absence, fails to return from an approved leave
of absence, is expelled, or otherwise fails to complete the
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period of enrollment for which he or she was charged. The refund
and repayment requirements DO NOT APPLY to a student who:
• Withdraws, drops out, or is expelled before his or her
first day of class
• Withdraws from some classes, but continues to be
enrolled in other classes, or
• Does not receive funds for the period in question.
(Students whose parents received a PLUS Loan are
considered to have received funds and so are covered
for the refund and repayment requirements.)
Repayments
If a student’s non-instructional educational expenses (allowances
as prescribed below) incurred up to the time of withdrawal exceed
the amount of cash disbursement, the student does not owe a
repayment. If cash disbursed exceeds the non-instructional costs of
education incurred up to the time of withdrawal, the student does
owe a repayment. This repayment is the difference between costs
incurred and the actual cash refund received. Non-instructional
expenses are determined by calculating the percentage of room,
board, books, supplies, travel, and personal expenses incurred
during the portion of the term a student is enrolled. Off-campus
board and personal expenses are prorated on a weekly basis. There
is no proration of on-campus room charges. A percentage of books,
supplies, and travel costs is allowed based on length of enrollment.
Student Aid Accounts to be Refunded and Repaid
Once the amounts to be refunded and/or repaid are determined,
the aid programs from which the student received funds will be
reimbursed in the following order.
• Federal Direct/Stafford loans;
• Federal Perkins loans;
• Federal PLUS loans received on behalf of the student;
• Federal Pell Grants;
• Federal SEOG Grants;
• other Title IV programs;
• other federal, state, private, or institutional student
financial assistance received by the student for which
refunds are required;
• the student.

Other Assistance
Vocational Rehabilitation Scholarships: This program provides for
education and training if the student has a physical or mental disability which is a substantial handicap to employment and if there
exists reasonable expectation that vocational rehabilitation services
may lead to gainful employment. Additional information is available through the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation in the
student’s home state.
College Budget Plans: Tuition Management Service (T.M.S.) is one
of a number of special plans by many of the larger banks which will
pay college fees when due and arrange for a parent or sponsor to
repay on a prearranged monthly budget schedule extending over
the year. Contact The Citadel’s Treasurer’s Office for information.
Veterans’ Services: Veterans’ services are administered under the
umbrella of student financial aid at The Citadel. Veterans’ services
are intended to meet the needs of students receiving benefits under
the following programs:

�• Ch. 30—Montgomery GI Bill—Active Duty, Veterans
• Ch. 31—Vocational Rehabilitation
• Ch. 33—Post 9-11 GI Bill
• Ch. 35—Dependants’ Educational Assistance Program
• Ch. 1606—Montgomery GI Bill—Selected Reserve
• Ch. 1607—(REAP, Reserve Education Assistance
Program).
Veterans who believe they have an entitlement should check with
their local VA Office, the regional office in Columbia (1-800-8271000), or the VA Coordinator at The Citadel. An applicant should
contact the VA Coordinator in the Financial Aid Office at The
Citadel well in advance of the anticipated matriculation date so
that the necessary documents may be obtained in order to certify
attendance with the VA. All veterans and dependents receiving
VA Educational Benefits are required to come to the Financial
Aid Office each semester and complete a request for VA Certification card. Any changes in the veterans’ course of study should be
cleared with the VA Coordinator in the Financial Aid Office to ensure continuation of benefits. Any reduction in course load should
be reported immediately to avoid overpayment. Transfer students
are reminded that the office must have copies of all transcript
evaluations made by the Registrar’s Office before certification can
be made to the Veterans’ Administration for payment.

Joint Degree Programs
The Citadel participates in joint graduate degree programs with the
College of Charleston in Computer Science, English, History, and
Middle School Education. Students routinely take courses at both
institutions. Citadel students will register for all their Computer
Science, English, History, or Education courses at The Citadel,
even when a particular course may be offered at the College
of Charleston. More specific information is available from the
respective program directors.

Maymester and Summer School
The Citadel’s Maymester and Summer School is a component
of CGC which has the responsibility for the coordination and
administration of all aspects of The Citadel’s graduate and
undergraduate summer school programs. The operation of
Maymester and Summer School is the responsibility of the Dean
of CGC and is administered under the guidelines established
in coordination with the Provost and the Commandant. The
operation encompasses all aspects of college administration.
All Maymester and Summer School students are ultimately the
academic and administrative responsibility of the Provost. CGC
students remain under their academic deans, while non-degree
and transient students are the responsibility of the CGC Dean.
Students residing in the barracks, regardless of academic status are
the disciplinary responsibility of the commandment, all other noncadet students remain as stated above.
Admissions—Undergraduate transient admission to Maymester
and Summer School does not constitute admission to the regular
academic session of The Citadel.

Undergraduate transient students seeking initial admission to
Maymester and Summer School at The Citadel must complete an
application and pay the application fee. High school or college
transcripts are not required for enrollment in Maymester or
Summer School. Rising high school seniors may be admitted on
the basis of written recommendations from their high school
guidance counselor or principal and may enroll in a maximum of
two freshman level courses. Citadel undergraduate day students
applying, having applied, or having been accepted past or present
should contact the Registrar’s Office for admission and registration
information and assistance.
Undergraduate students seeking admission into evening
undergraduate programs should refer to requirements outlined in
each academic section of this catalog.
Graduate students enrolled in Maymester and Summer School
must go through the admissions procedure outlined in the CGC
catalog. Admission to the program and enrollment in courses are
governed by the policies outlined for the program to which the
student applies. Students enrolled in graduate courses are classified
as “Graduate Students.”
Registration—Registration for all students, graduate and
undergraduate, enrolled in Maymester or Summer School at The
Citadel is conducted in the CGC office located in Bond Hall,
Room 101. Admission and registration may be conducted in one of
three ways:
1) Students may come to the office and complete the
application/registration procedure
2) Students may mail or fax in an application/registration form.
3) Returning students may register through Lesesne Gateway
online.
Parking—Ample lighted and secure parking is available on campus
for all Maymester and Summer School students. All automobiles
parked within The Citadel gates are required to have a parking tag.
The tags are obtained in person in the Public Safety Office after
paying the fee in the Treasurer’s Office. The fee for the parking
tag is published in the “Schedule of Classes for Summer School”
online at www.citadel.edu. The parking fee covers all sessions of
Maymester and Summer School. Very limited parking is available
for motorcycles on a first come, first served basis just outside the
Hagood gate at the end of Huger Street. All motorcycles must have
a Citadel parking tag. Two and three wheeled motorized vehicles
may not be operated on campus.
Housing—Housing in barracks is available to any student enrolled
in classes at The Citadel during Maymester or Summer School.
However, it is not mandatory for any student to live on campus
during Maymester and Summer School. The online “Schedule of
Summer Classes” provides information on the cost of living in
barracks housing.
Dining—Coward Hall (The Citadel Dining Hall)—The price of
meals for students living in the barracks is included in room and
board fees. All other students, graduate or undergraduate, may
obtain noon meal tickets for the established fee indicated in the
online “Summer Schedule of Classes.” Meal tickets for 3 meals a
day (breakfast and lunch only on Fridays, no meals on Saturdays or
Sunday) are also available to all interested students not living in the
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�barracks. Individual meal tickets will not be sold. All students may
purchase snacks and light meals in the food court in Mark Clark
Hall.
Student Identification Cards—Maymester and Summer School
students attending on-campus courses may obtain a Citadel
identification card. The identification cards are obtained after
registering in Bond 244. This card is necessary for using The
Citadel and area consortium libraries.
Recreation—Campus recreational facilities are available to
students enrolled in classes upon payment of the activity fee in the
Treasurer’s Office. These facilities include the Deas Hall weight
room, racquetball courts, swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis
courts, track, and The Citadel Beach House located on the Isle of
Palms. Students must show The Citadel identification card to use
these facilities.

Orientation
In order to assist new CGC students in becoming familiar with
The Citadel facilities and support services, CGC offers two
new student orientations each year. These orientation sessions
are offered before the beginning of the fall term and before the
beginning of the spring term. New students will be notified of the
date, time, and place of these orientations.

Refunds
No fees are refunded after the published drop deadline. This date
is usually following two class meetings. To obtain the appropriate
refund, a student must complete the drop form available in the
CGC office or drop via the online system. The Dean of CGC
may authorize a refund for extenuating circumstances after the
scheduled refund date but only if a formal application is made
in writing to the Dean of CGC. Extenuating circumstances are
defined as a death in immediate family, serious medical issues and
deployment. Registration, technology and application fees are not
refundable.

Registration
Registration is conducted by mail, online through Lesesne
Gateway, or in person in the CGC office located on the first
floor of Bond Hall, Room 101. Registration is not complete
until all fees are paid. Students may not attend class until they
are fully registered. Completed registrations will be honored
on a first-come, first-serve basis. Any changes in registration
must be made prior to the end of the term’s Drop/Add period.
Information concerning fees, class times, and registration calendars
can be found each academic term online at www.citadel.edu/
graduatecollege.

Transcripts and Transfer Credit
Graduate students applying for transfer credit will use the
“Transfer Credit for Graduate Programs” form located online at
http://www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege/forms/. The form will be
submitted to CGC through the student’s advisor and department
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head with a copy of the course description from the catalog of the
originating institution and the course syllabus. Approval is granted
by the student’s department, contingent upon Citadel policy.
Only courses with a “B” or higher are acceptable for transfer
from regionally accredited colleges and universities (e.g. Southern
Association of Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools, etc.). Undergraduate students should refer to the
undergraduate section of the catalog.

�Policy Information
Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures
The following academic integrity policy is in effect for non-cadet
students for fall and spring semester and all students including cadets
in Maymester and Summer School.
Absolute integrity is expected of every Citadel student in all academic
undertakings. Academic integrity is grounded on the concept of
honesty with respect to the intellectual efforts of oneself and others.
A student’s submission of work for academic credit indicates that
the work is the student’s own. Students are responsible for knowing
what constitutes violations of the Academic Integrity Policy. Examples
of violations of the Academic Integrity policy include, but are not
limited to the following:
• Plagiarizing or representing the words, ideas, or information of another
person as one’s own without documentation;
• Giving or receiving prior to an examination any unauthorized
information concerning the content of that examination;
• Using, without authorization of the instructor, notes, books, prompts,
or other materials, or receiving verbal or electronic assistance to aid in
answering questions on an examination;
• Giving or receiving substantive aid during the course of an
examination;
• Asking or permitting another person to take a test or engage in
other academic work; or taking a test or engaging in academic work
for another, whether voluntarily or for hire, in conjunction with class
work or for admissions purposes;
• Violating personal property rights (for example, stealing or
attempting to steal tests, keys, or grade books);
• Fabricating data in support of laboratory or field work;
• Engaging in other acts of academic misconduct.
While academic integrity is a shared responsibility, it is incumbent
upon the student to abide by the academic integrity requirements.
It is the responsibility of the faculty member to inform the student
of any atypical academic integrity requirements.
1. When a faculty member suspects or has been informed that a
student may have violated the Academic Integrity Policy, the faculty
member should inform the student in writing within ten working
days of discovery. Some situations may require more time; however
in no case should this written notification be delayed by more than
one month. Written notification will include the allegation and
a suggested time, place and date for a meeting of the student, the
professor, and Department Head of the department in which the
alleged violation took place. If the faculty member making the
allegation is the Department Head of the department in which the
alleged violation took place, the meeting will include the student,
the faculty member, and Dean of the school in which the alleged
violation took place.
2. After this meeting, if the faculty member decides that no violation
occurred, the matter will be dropped. If the faculty member decides
that a violation has occurred but that only a grade penalty is warranted,
the student may be assigned an “F” for the work in question, or, in
more serious cases, an “F” in the course. If it is determined that a
more serious penalty is warranted, or if the student does not accept
the grade penalty offered, the accusation will be remanded to the

Dean of the school in which the alleged violation occurred. If that
Dean participated in the meeting with the faculty member and the
students, the matter is referred to the Provost.
3. Upon receiving the allegation, the Dean of the school where the
alleged violation occurred or the Provost will appoint a four member
hearing board comprised of the Dean of CGC, two faculty members
from outside the program of the accused student and a currently
enrolled CGC student of the same student classification, but outside
the program of the accused student. The hearing will be convened
within two weeks from the date the hearing board receives the case.
If circumstances preclude meeting this deadline, the accused will
be so informed in writing. A minimum of seven days notice will be
provided the student prior to the hearing. The accused student may
be advised by another student or member of the permanent faculty
or staff, not to exceed two. The student and/or the student’s advisor
may cross-examine all witnesses and the accuser. A tape recording of
the hearing, which will be closed, will be made. Upon conclusion
of the hearing, the hearing board will vote and report its findings
and recommendation to the Dean of the school in which the alleged
violation occurred or the Provost.
4. Upon reviewing the recommendation, the Dean of the school
where the alleged violation occurred, or the Provost will either
exonerate the student; impose a sanction less than suspension,
dismissal or expulsion; or recommend a sanction of suspension,
dismissal, or expulsion to the President of the College. If the sanction
is not suspension, dismissal, or expulsion, the student may appeal
this sanction to the President of the College who makes the final
decision. If the sanction is for suspension, dismissal, or expulsion,
the President of the College will review the case and the process that
has been followed and make the decision on removal of the student
from The Citadel for a violation of academic integrity. The student
may appeal that decision to the Board of Visitors.
Appeals of Violations of Academic Integrity - Students who have
been found guilty of a violation of academic integrity where
the punishment is suspension, dismissal, or expulsion shall be
entitled to petition an Academic Integrity Board of Review to
hear an appeal provided the petition is submitted to the Office
of the President within five working days after receiving notice of
the findings of the Provost, and provided the petition states the
grounds on which the appeal is based. An Academic Integrity
Board of Review is established by the President. An Academic
Integrity Board of Review will consist of a Dean, who serves as
chair; a department head; a senior member of the faculty; and
a non-voting recorder. Once established, an Academic Integrity
Board of Review will be furnished the record of the original
proceedings and will evaluate the petition of appeal to determine if
any of the following grounds have been met:
• new evidence has been found since the individual was found
guilty;
• the individual’s rights were not protected;
• there was a procedural error during the trial.
If after considering the petition of appeal, the Academic Integrity
Board of Review determines that the request for appeal sets forth
reasonable grounds for appeal and agrees to hear the appeal, the
accused student and advisor will be present during the formal
portion of the hearing, which will be taped. Oral arguments from
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�the student or advisor will be heard and will normally be limited
to 30 minutes each. In addition, the student or advisor will have
the opportunity to question any witnesses called by the Academic
Integrity Board of Review. The formal appeal hearing will be
taped, and the tape will become part of the record of the Academic
Integrity Board of Review. The findings of the Academic Integrity
Board of Review will be transmitted to the President in the form
of sealed, confidential written recommendations, with appropriate
justifications.

Academic Standards
All students are expected to maintain high academic standards.
In addition to the grade point average requirements for satisfying
degree standards, the following policies set minimum guidelines
for all graduate programs. Specific programs may establish more
rigorous criteria for satisfactory progress. Students should carefully
study the sections of this catalog pertinent to their degree program
for statements about expectations, which may exceed these minimal
criteria.
Any grade of “C” (ie. “C”, “C+”) is a warning that the individual is
not performing at the level expected of graduate students; a grade of
“F” is a clear statement of inadequate performance. Either a “C” or
“F” grade calls into question the expectation of reasonable progress
toward the degree. In order to maintain appropriate academic
quality, the following policy applies to students enrolled at The
Citadel:
a. If a student receives a grade of “F” in a graduate course, regardless
of his or her status, the student will be terminated from the
program. The student may appeal in writing to his or her Dean for
reinstatement. If the student is granted reinstatement status before
the end of the drop/add period for the next academic term, he or
she may register for that term.
b. If a student receives seven (7) or more credit hours of graduate
course work with a grade of “C”or “C+” regardless of his or her
status, the student will be terminated from the program. The student
may appeal in writing to his or her Dean for reinstatement in the
program. If a student is granted reinstatement status before the end
of the drop/add period for the next academic term, he or she may
register for that term.
c. Any student admitted to a graduate program who has earned
or attempted twelve (12) hours of graduate credit must have a
cumulative GPR of 3.0 or higher to continue in the program. If
a student’s GPR falls below a 3.0 any time after the completion
of twelve (12) hours of graduate credit, the student must improve
his/her GPR to a minimum 3.0 by the time he/she has completed
nine (9) additional graduate credit hours. If the student achieves a
minimum 3.0 while completing these nine (9) additional graduate
credit hours, the standard of maintaining a 3.0 GPR begins again.
Failure to achieve the 3.0 GPR upon completion of the nine (9)
additional graduate credit hours will result in termination from the
program. The student may appeal in writing to his or her Dean for
reinstatement. If the student is granted reinstatement status before
the end of the drop/add period for the next academic term, he or
she may register for that term. Some programs have more strict
program requirements. Check with your program advisor for the
standards for your program.

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Academic Support Center
The Citadel’s Academic Support Center provides a wide range of
academic support services. Included among these are the enhancement of writing, mathematical, and reading skills; the general
improvement of academic performance in all subject areas; and an
emphasis on retention throughout The Citadel’s academic community. Graduate and undergraduate students have access to the
Center. In addition to individual and small-group tutorials held in
the Center, the staff conducts requested workshops for both graduate and undergraduate classes.
In all of its activities, the Center strives to assure that its efforts are
consistent not only with the mission statement of The Citadel, but
also with the objectives of the academic departments and specific
graduate programs. Although there may be an occasional exceptional situation in which it is appropriate to restrict the nature of
the assistance that may be offered by the Center (e.g., because of
specific program accreditation issues that might impact, say, a particular assignment), all students are encouraged to take advantage
of the resources offered by the Academic Support Center.

Admission Categories
Graduate students may be admitted to CGC in one of the following two categories: degree seeking or non-degree seeking.
Degree seeking - A graduate student is classified as degree seeking when all admission requirements are met and the student has
been admitted to a degree program. To obtain this classification a
student must:
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•

Complete and return the application form along with the
appropriate non-refundable application fee to The Citadel
Graduate College.
Submit to The Citadel Graduate College all official transcripts
to include documentation of the baccalaureate and all other
undergraduate or graduate work from regionally accredited
colleges or universities. Transcripts must be sent directly
from each school or university and must be from regionally
accredited colleges and universities (e.g. Southern Association
of Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools, etc.).
Submit the official score report on the appropriate admissions
test (current within 5 years of application). Check individual
program requirements in this catalog for the minimum
acceptable score for the desired program. Official score report
must be sent directly from the testing organization.
Submit an official TOEFL score if native language is not
English. The minimum acceptable score is 550 paper-based,
213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based.
Additional admission requirements of specific programs are
outlined in the information provided for each degree program.

Non-degree seeking - A graduate student is classified as non-degree
seeking if he/she holds a bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree
but who, at the time of the application, does not plan to pursue a
degree. This category authorizes the student to take no more than
8 hours total for which he/she has the prerequisites. It does not
imply admission to a degree program.

�Persons admitted to the non-degree student status who later
wish to become degree seeking must file an application for the
desired program and comply with the requirements stated above
in “Degree Seeking”. Program requirements will dictate the
number of hours in non-degree status that will be accepted into
any program. No student shall register beyond 8 hours without
being fully accepted into a degree program. To obtain non-degree
classification the student must:
•
•

Complete and return the application form along with the
appropriate non-refundable application fee to the CGC
office.
Submit a college transcript that shows completion of a
bachelor’s or higher degree before registration. Transcripts
must be from regionally accredited colleges and universities
(e.g. Southern Association of Colleges, North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools, etc.).

Senior Citizens - Persons over the age of 60 who meet degree or
non-degree admissions requirements and are not employed fulltime may register for courses on a space-available basis with no
credit hours fee charged. All other fees must be paid.
International Students - An international student who applies to
a graduate program at The Citadel must complete the following
requirements before enrolling in classes:
• Have completed a degree equivalent to an American
baccalaureate degree.
• Have his/her academic credentials officially evaluated by one
of the accredited organizations suggested by the CGC office
and sent directly from that organization to the CGC office.
• Meet all the admission criteria for the desired graduate degree
program.
• Provide the appropriate score on the TOEFL exam.
• Provide completed CGC Immigration Request form.
• Provide evidence of ability to meet all financial obligations
while in graduate study at The Citadel by completing the
Certification of Finances form prior to enrolling in courses.
• International students may not register before full acceptance
into a degree program and clearance from the International
Student Director.

Admission Policy (Graduate Students)
In keeping with the mission of The Citadel, The Citadel Graduate
College seeks to enroll mature students whose motivation and
educational backgrounds demonstrate a strong potential for
success in the academic program of their choice. Specific entrance
requirements are detailed in other sections of this catalog, but
every applicant for a graduate degree must submit to the CGC
office:
a. An application with a non-refundable fee,
b. Official transcripts sent directly from all regionally accredited
colleges attended (e.g. Southern Association of Colleges, North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools, etc.),
c. Official scores on the appropriate admissions test (current within
5 years of application), and
d. an official TOEFL score if English is not the native language.

Admission Test
All graduate programs in The Citadel Graduate College require
submission of an official admissions test score. The test must
be current within five years of application. See the appropriate
program for the type of test required. Applicants for graduate
programs in The Citadel Graduate College who possess an
earned doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution
may request permission to waive the requirement to supply an
admissions test score. An applicant must request the waiver in
writing from the academic program director.

Advisement and the Planned Program
Upon acceptance into a degree program, a student is assigned an
advisor in the area of academic concentration. It is the student’s
responsibility to confer with this advisor at an early date and
at periodic intervals to assure appropriate course selection and
awareness of degree requirements. Degree candidates in some
programs must file an official program of study. This program of
study will be developed in consultation with the student’s advisor
and approved by the appropriate Dean or Department Head. This
program of study is filed in the CGC office and will be used in the
degree audit process. It is a joint responsibility of the advisor and
student to maintain the program of study in a current state.
Modifications in a program of study can be accomplished with the
written approval of the appropriate Dean or Department Head.
Students who wish to select a new major or degree program must
file an application and fee, meet all admission requirements of the
new major or degree program, and be accepted into the new major
or degree program before registration in the new program can
occur.

Audit Policy
A student may elect to audit a course for no credit. Permission to
audit must be obtained from the school/department offering the
course. Students must possess an undergraduate degree from a
regionally accredited college or university to audit a graduate level
course. Students cannot switch from credit to audit status, or vice
versa, after two class meetings. Auditors are admitted to class on
a “space available” basis. The audit fee is the same as the regular
credit hour fee. Students must be registered in the class they wish
to audit.

Catalog of Record
The catalog bearing the number of the academic year in which
the student enters The Citadel will be their catalog of record for
academic program requirements.

Class Attendance
Regular attendance is required of all CGC students, and the
attendance record maintained by the instructor is offical. In case
of absences due to illness or other circumstances beyond their
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�control, students should notify the instructor as soon as possible.
The attendance policy for any CGC class is determined by the
instructor and will be presented in the course syllabus. At the
discretion of the instructor, a student who violates the course
attendance policy may be penalized. In general, missing more
than 20% of the scheduled class meetings would be considered
excessive.

Comprehensive Examinations
The Citadel graduate programs vary in their exit requirements.
While all degree programs require at least a 3.0 cumulative GPR
(3.25 for Ed.S.) for graduation, some have an exit examination or
exit project requirement. It is the student’s responsibility to be
aware of these standards.

Confidentiality of Student Records
The Citadel maintains and discloses information from student
records in accordance with the provisions of the “Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act of 1974” (FERPA), as amended. This law
requires that educational institutions maintain the confidentiality
of student educational records. The Citadel accords its students
all rights under the law. FERPA coverage applies to all educational
records that contain a student’s name, social security number, or
other personally identifiable information, in whatever medium, to
include electronic form. No one outside of The Citadel shall have
access to nor will the institution disclose any information from a
student’s educational records without the written consent of the
student except in compliance with the provisions of Federal and
State law.
Educational records may be disclosed to personnel within the
institution who have a legitimate educational interest, to parents of
students who are dependents as defined by IRS standards, to persons
or organizations providing students financial aid, to accrediting
agencies carrying out their accreditation function, to persons in
compliance with a judicial order, or in an emergency, to persons in
order to protect the health or safety of the student or others.
Within The Citadel community, only those members, individually
or collectively, acting in the student’s educational interests are
allowed access to student educational records. These members
include the Board of Visitors, Faculty, and personnel in the Offices
of the President, Provost and Dean of the College, Associate
Provost, Dean of The Citadel Graduate College, Registrar, and Vice
President for Finance and Business Affairs.
Directory information about a student may be disclosed at the
discretion of The Citadel without the consent of the student
unless the student has notified the Registrar within two weeks of
the beginning of the academic year (fall semester) that the student
refuses to allow the disclosure of such information. Any student
desiring to keep directory information confidential must give notice
at the beginning of each academic year and the notice is valid only
for that year. Any student desiring to keep directory information
confidential must file notice each year.

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Course Cancellation
It occasionally becomes necessary to cancel a course. The
Citadel reserves the right to cancel any course for which there is
insufficient enrollment. This cancellation may be done without
notice. Students affected by a course cancellation will receive due
consideration and notification by the department offering the
course. If no other satisfactory arrangements can be made, the
student will receive a complete refund of all fees paid.

Course Load
The minimum semester hour load for students wishing to be
classified as full-time graduate students is 9 semester hours.
Students holding Citadel graduate assistantships will be considered
as full time if they are taking at least 6 semester hours. Students
who hold full-time employment should not register for more
than 6 semester hours in any given term. Students may register
for a maximum of 2 courses or no more than 7 credit hours each
summer term (Summer I, Summer II). The evening session is
considered a part of Summer I and Summer II. Permission to take
more than 2 courses each summer term must be obtained from the
Dean of the School, the Department Head, or program director.
No more than one course may be taken during Maymester.

Course Substitution
Course substitutions in degree programs can only be authorized by
the approval of the Head of the Department, Dean of the School,
or Dean of the CGC. Course substitutions are not permitted for
graduate certificate programs. Forms to initiate this procedure are
available in the CGC office or online.

Degree and Certification Requirements
Specific requirements are detailed in the appropriate sections of the
catalog. The general requirements include completing all specific
program requirements and coursework while maintaining at least
a “B” (3.0) GPA. Students should check the specific requirements
of the program in which they are enrolled. State certification
requirements are determined by external agencies over which The
Citadel has no control. It is the student’s responsibility to meet
these requirements, which are subject to legislative change. Advisors
will assist students in staying current with these requirements and
adjusting programs of study to reflect any change.

Earning a Second Master’s Degree
The College permits a student to earn a second Citadel master’s
degree in a different program as long as the two programs share no
more than twelve credit hours in common course requirements.
Ordinarily, a minimum of 33 hours of new credits must be
included in the planned program for the second degree. However,
students who enter a second master’s degree program at The
Citadel after also earning a certificate will not necessarily be
subject to this 33-hour minimum; such cases will be evaluated on
an individual basis, with the number of hours ultimately accepted

�subject to the approval of the CGC Dean.

English Fluency Policy
In accordance with the laws of South Carolina, The Citadel ensures the English fluency of its teaching faculty. Should a student
challenge the English fluency of a member of the faculty, standard
procedures for student academic grievances will be followed. If a
review committee is called for, the native language of one of the
faculty members will not be English.

General Conduct Policy for Students
Responsibility for professional conduct rests with students as adult
individuals and as members of The Citadel community. CGC
students are expected to conduct themselves as responsible adults.
All members of the campus community are expected to use reasonable judgement in all aspects of campus life and activity and to
show due concern for the welfare and rights of others. Students
are expected to adhere to all federal, state, and local laws. Due to
the cadet aspect of The Citadel community, CGC students are reminded to be aware of and respect military college traditions. The
CGC Student Handbook is a good source of information.
The Citadel protects freedom of action and speech, so long as the
exercise of this freedom is not of an inflammatory or demeaning
nature and does not interfere with the operation of the College.
The Citadel’s Conduct Policy prohibits the possession of drugs,
destruction of property, making false statements of emergency situations, physical or verbal abuse, or harassment of any sort.
Students who violate the rules and regulations of The Citadel are
subject to expulsion or lesser sanctions. These rules and regulations are published in “Regulations for Non-Cadet Students for
Fall and Spring Semester And All Students, Including Cadets, for
Maymester or Summer School.” The Provost or his designee is responsible for administering the disciplinary conduct code for CGC
students unless they reside in the barracks during Maymester and
Summer School, in which case the commandant is responsible
for discipline.

Grades
Only letter grades are given to evaluate a student’s progress.
No numerical symbol or percentage is fixed or assigned to the
equivalent of any grade.
A: A grade of “A” represents work of a high quality. Four
quality points are awarded for each credit hour.
B+: A grade of “B+” represents above average quality work.
Three and one half quality points are awarded for each
credit hour.
B: A grade of “B” indicates average graduate
accomplishmens. Three quality points are awarded for
each credit hour.
C+: A grade of “C+” indicates below average graduate work
and is an unsatisfactory grade. Two and one half quality
points are awarded for each credit hour.
C: A grade of “C” is unsatisfactory. Two quality points are

awarded for each credit hour.
P: A grade of “P” indicates work of acceptable, graduatelevel quality. While it signifies work of “A” or “B” level, it
carries no quality points and is awarded only for
designated courses such as workshops, internships, etc.
F: A grade of “F” indicates that the minimum requirements
have not been met. No quality points are awarded.
I: A grade of “I” represents work of satisfactory quality
incomplete for authorized reasons.
W: A grade of “W” represents withdrawal from a course prior
to the scheduled withdrawal deadline. No quality points
are associated with the “W”, and there is no academic
penalty for the student.

Grade of “I”

Incomplete “I” grades must be made up during the term
following the recording of the grade. A grade of “I” received in
the fall term must be made up by the end of the following
spring term. A grade of “I” received in either the spring or
summer term must be made up by the end of the following
fall term. An extension of time not to exceed one additional
term may be authorized for extenuating circumstances by the
appropriate dean. Grades not made up within the authorized
time limit will convert to a grade of “F,” and such courses will
be included in calculating the GPR.

Graduation
Students must apply to graduate by the established deadline.
Failure to apply by the deadline incurs a late fee, may delay receipt
of the diploma, and may prevent the student from participating in
the commencement ceremony.
There are three graduation dates each calendar year. There is a
late April or early May graduation date at the end of the Spring
period of instruction, an August graduation date at the end of the
Summer period of instruction, and a December graduation date
at the end of the Fall semester period of instruction. There is one
commencement ceremony each calendar year, in April or May,
following the Spring semester.
The graduation date is the term in which the student completes
all requirements. An incomplete grade is a delay in the completion
of requirements, and the posting of the final grade determines the
completion of that requirement.
Applications for graduation are available in the CGC office and
online. A late fee is charged for applications filed after the posted
deadline. To be recommended for a degree, students must meet all
admission requirements and satisfactorily complete the scholarship
and curriculum requirements for the degree. Finally, students
must be free from all financial indebtedness to The Citadel.
These deadlines for the graduation application ensure your
diploma will be ordered in a timely manner and prevent
additional administrative costs. It is each student’s responsibility
to apply to graduate. Do not select a graduation date until you
plan to meet all requirements by that date as applications are
processed and diplomas are ordered based on your graduation
application. If the graduation date submitted is not met, a new
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�application will be required along with applicable fee and the
diploma will need to be reordered.

Pass-Fail Courses

Parents who are either graduates of the Corps of Cadets,
the Veteran Day Program, or The Citadel Graduate College
may present diplomas to their sons or daughters at the CGC
commencement ceremony. The graduate must make arrangements
with The Citadel Graduate College office prior to commencement.

For certain courses, such as internships, practica, workshops,
professional development courses, etc., a grade of pass or fail may
be appropriate. Students taking courses of this nature need to
discuss such arrangements with their advisor. Quality points will
not be awarded for pass or fail work, and performance that is barely
adequate (C+ or below) will not receive credit.

Intellectual Property

Registration

Ownership of intellectual property will reside with the originator,
whether a member of the faculty, a member of the staff, or a
student, unless: (a) the property is created at the specific direction
of the College; or (b) the originator has made exceptional use of
College resources in creating it.
At the time when the work is directed by the College or at the
time when the College makes exceptional resources available to the
originator of intellectual property, the Provost and the originator
will together determine ownership and will negotiate a written
agreement concerning that property. These determinations will be
made on a case-by-case basis.

Intellectual Property Policy Preamble
The Citadel has among its primary purposes teaching, research,
and the expansion and dissemination of knowledge. Products of
these endeavors include the development and use of intellectual
property. It is the policy of the College that its faculty, staff,
and students carry out their scholarly work in an open and free
atmosphere that encourages publication and creation of such works
without constraint but consistent with applicable laws and College
policy. This policy will be in accord with the guidelines and criteria
published in The American Association of University Professors’
“Statement of Copyright” (Policy Documents and Reports. Ninth
Edition, 2001, or subsequent editions).

Nondiscrimination Policy
The Citadel is committed to providing equal opportunities to
men and women students in all campus programs, including
intercollegiate athletics, in order to make The Citadel the best
coeducational college in America.
This commitment requires that no discrimination shall occur in
our admissions policies, academic programs or services, as well
as employment practices on the basis of sex, race, color, religion
or national origin. This policy is in accordance with Title IX
of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 as amended. Inquiries concerning the application of
Title IX and other nondiscrimination laws may be referred to The
Citadel’s Affirmative Action Officer and Title IX Coordinator,
Bond Hall, Room 369, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, South
Carolina, 29409, 843-953-6989, or the Assistant Secretary of
Education, Civil Rights Division, US Department of Education,
Washington, DC 20201-2516.
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Registration is not completed until all fees are paid. Students may
not attend class until they are fully registered. Knowingly attending class without paying is an integrity violation. Any changes in
registration must be made prior to the end of the terms’ Add/Drop
period. All fees are due by published calendar dates.

Repeating a Course

Courses may be repeated only under the following circumstances:
a. No courses may be repeated once a grade of “B” or higher
has been earned.
b. If a class in which a “C+” or “C” was earned is repeated, it
may be repeated only one time.
c. If a course is repeated, the last grade of record is used
to determine whether course requirements for graduation
have been met.
d. The hours may be used only once toward graduation.
e. All courses, previously passed or repeated, will be figured in
the student’s GPR. No grade previously recorded is
removed from the transcript.

Satisfactory Progress
and Length of Academic Program
Unless otherwise stated, students are expected to complete all
degree requirements within a six (6) year period from the time
of registration for the first graduate course in that program.
Students enrolled in the Ed.S. in School Psychology program
have seven (7) years to complete the degree. Students enrolled
in the M.A. in Psychology: Clinical Counseling degree program
have a five (5) year limit. Requests for a waiver must be initiated
by the student in writing to the appropriate Department Head
who is responsible for making the final decision and for notifying
the student. Department Heads will forward recommendations
through their appropriate Dean who sends it to the CGC office.
This recommendation will be subject to the final approval of the
CGC Dean. Waivers must be on file in the CGC office prior to
application for graduation. It is the students responsibility to
ensure the waiver is provided to the CGC office.
If a waiver is granted, a probationary extension for one year
is authorized. At the completion of that year, an additional
extension may be authorized (if necessary) contingent upon the
student having made adequate progress. “Adequate Progress” is
defined as completing graduate work in two of the three semesters
(summer session counting as a semester) of the year of probation.
An average grade of “B” (3.0) for that year is also required. At all
levels, the department or school will be responsible for oversight of

�student progress and initiation of action related to unsatisfactory
progress. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of courses
that will not meet graduation time lines for satisfactory progress.
Advisors should assist students with this calculation.

Student Academic Grievances
The academic grievance process of the college is reserved for
the most serious alleged offenses. These matters deal not with
differences of opinion, but with violations of due process; denial
of individual rights; or unequal treatment/discrimination based
on sex, race, color, or national origin. Students who feel that
they have an academic grievance are directed first to confer with
the instructor or other individual(s) involved. Where this does
not result in satisfaction or if this step is not feasible, the student
should present the grievance in writing to the lowest appropriate
level not involved in the grievance, department head or Dean.
If the student does not receive a response within a reasonable
period of time, normally considered two weeks, a copy of the
written grievance may be provided to the next higher academic
level not previously involved in the grievance, i.e. the department
head or the school Dean, with a request for assistance in resolving
the grievance. A final appeal for satisfaction may be made to the
Provost. The purpose of this process is to permit each level of
the academic level of authority to have the opportunity to resolve
the grievance satisfactorily. The Dean of CGC does not rule on
academic matters. However, students are encouraged to provide a
courtesy copy of grievances and appeals to the Dean of CGC for
record. CGC will monitor time lines and processes for compliance
with procedure and will inform the appropriate level of the
academic authority if procedure is not followed.

stand and arrange to meet these requirements, but the student is
responsible for fulfilling them. If, at the end of a student’s course
of study, the requirements for graduation have not been satisfied,
the degree will not be granted. For this reason, it is important for
each student to be acquainted with all academic, financial, and
administrative requirements within the prescribed deadlines and
time limits.

Theses
Thesis committee appointments will be made at the discretion of
the thesis advisor and/or program director and/or department
head. Guidelines for formatting and submitting theses will be
determined by individual programs. Thesis students should
consult the program handbook and/or the program director for
specific guidance on such matters. The program or department is
responsible for providing the student with specific directions about
producing a copy of the thesis for The Citadel library.

Transcript
A transcript is a confidential document and is released only when
students make a request in writing. There is no charge for the
initial transcript, but a fee is charged for all subsequent ones.
Remittances for transcripts should accompany the request for
the transcript and should be mailed directly to the Office of the
Registrar. Official copies are not released to students but are sent
to requested destinations.
Transcripts sent from other colleges to The Citadel become the
property of The Citadel and cannot be issued to the student as a
third party.

Student Appeal of Grade

Transfer Credit

A student who wishes to appeal the final grade assigned in a
course must first confer with the instructor of the course in which
the grade was received. If this does not result in satisfaction, the
student should contact the appropriate department head or Dean
who will review the matter. The faculty member and the student
are both obligated to provide requested relevant information to
the department head or Dean. The department head or Dean will
present his/her findings to the student within ten working days of
being contacted.

No more than 12 hours, may be transferred from other regionally
accredited colleges or universities (e.g. Southern Association of
Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools,
etc.). Exceptions are granted by The CGC Dean. Only graduate
credit hours in which grades of “B” or higher have been earned are
transferable. Some programs allow fewer hours of transfer credit.
Students should check the requirements for specific programs for
the maximum number of credit hours that may be transferred into
his or her program at The Citadel.

If this does not result in satisfaction, the student should contact
the Provost. If deemed appropriate, the Provost will appoint a
hearing board of three faculty members, with one designated as
chair, and a student in good standing of the same student type
as the appellant. This board shall have the authority to request
testimony, hear witnesses, and study records and materials. The
board shall forward its findings and recommendations to the
Provost, who shall decide the case. The decision of the Provost
is final.

To be transferred, credit hours must have been earned within
six years of the date of admission to The Citadel. Students
who desire to take a course at another institution for transfer
while enrolled in CGC must obtain prior approval from their
department head. Acceptance of transfer credits within the
aforegoing rules is the prerogative of the academic department or
school.

Student Responsibility
The College and departments establish certain academic requirements that must be met before a degree is granted. Advisors, department heads, and Deans are available to help the student under-

Ordinarily, course work accepted for transfer must parallel course
work available at The Citadel. However, where the head of the
major department or Dean of the school feels that graduate course
work not equivalent to courses at The Citadel will enhance the
program, up to six semester hours of such credit may be acceptable.
These will be part of the maximum allowable transfer hours for
that program.
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�Specific Policies and
Procedures for Evening
Undergraduate Programs
All other CGC policies and procedures apply.
CGC courses cover a wide variety of areas and are open to
interested persons from diverse backgrounds. In addition to
graduate programs, CGC also offers four undergraduate degrees:
bachelor of arts in criminal justice; bachelor of science in business
administration; bachelor of science in civil engineering; and bachelor
of science in electrical engineering.
Each of these degree programs is offered in cooperation with Trident
Technical College (TTC). The first two years of each program are
taken at TTC. The junior and senior years are completed at The
Citadel through evening and summer courses offered by CGC. The
degree is awarded by The Citadel.
Courses may also be transferred in from regionally accredited
colleges and universities other than TTC (e.g. Southern Association
of Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools,
etc.). The basic course requirements remain the same. The junior
and senior years are completed at The Citadel.
In each of the undergraduate degree programs offered by CGC, a
minimum of 36 of the total required credit hours must be taken at
The Citadel. Credits gained through AP, CLEP, or any other “testing
out” process may not be counted among those 36 credit hours.
Acceptability of transfer credits is governed by the policy described
under the Transfer Credits section below.
CGC spring, fall, and summer schedules are available online.
Information on programs, classes, and fees can also be obtained
from the CGC office, EUGS office, or online. Information on
financial aid is available online through the Office of Financial Aid
and Scholarships or by phone at (843) 953-5187.

Academic Criteria for Continuance
Records of degree-seeking undergraduate students are assessed
for academic criteria for continuance after each period of two
semesters and the included summer sessions. In order to be
eligible to continue at The Citadel, a student must meet minimum
standards regarding hours earned at The Citadel or properly
transferred from another accredited institution, and an acceptable
cumulative grade-point ratio must be maintained. Full-time
students, those taking at least 12 credit hours each semester, must
earn at least 24 semester hours each two-semester period. Part-time
students must have passed at least 50 percent of the coursework
attempted in the two previous semesters and the included summer
sessions. If a previously passed course is repeated, the hours may be
used only once toward meeting requirements for hours passed.
The student must also meet the grade-point ratio (GPR)
requirement for the appropriate category of credit hours of record
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as listed in the table below. In determining the category for credit
hours of record, hours transferred into The Citadel from other
institutions are included as credit hours of record.
The column “Quality Hours Plus Transfer Hours” includes:
1) all credit attempted for which a grade of “A,” “B,” “C,”
“D,” or “F” was received at The Citadel,
2) course work transferred from other colleges, and
3) courses taken on a Pass-Fail basis.
Quality Hours
Plus Transfer&amp;
Pass/Fail Hours
0-39
40-69
70-99
100 &amp; above

Grade-Point Ratio Grade-Point Ratio
for Continuance
for Continuance
(on probation)
(without probation)
1.100
1.300
1.400
1.600
1.700
1.800
1.900
2.000

This table traces the minimum academic progress students must
make toward attaining the minimum acceptable overall grade-point
ratio of 2.000 as they approach the total number of hours required
in the course of study of their selected major. For the purpose of
determining academic probation, criteria for continuance, dean’s
list, graduation, and other academic matters, grade-point ratios will
not be rounded.

Academic Discharge
An undergraduate student who fails to meet either or both of the
academic criteria for continuance will be discharged for academic
deficiencies. Although The Citadel will notify students that they
are deficient in either or both areas, it is the responsibility of
students to ensure that these criteria are met. To avoid academic
discharge, a student must meet both hour and GPR requirements
concurrently either at the end of the fall semester, at the end of the
spring semester, or in August, as appropriate.
A student who is discharged for academic reasons for the first
time may apply for readmission after being out of school for
one semester. If approved for readmission, the student will be
readmitted on academic probation.
If a student fails for a second time to meet minimum academic
criteria for continuance, the Dean responsible for the academic
program in which the student is majoring will review the academic
record and any extenuating circumstances the student wishes to
present in writing. Based on this review and in consultation with
the faculty advisor and the department head or the CGC Dean,
the responsible Dean will determine the conditions under which
the student will be permitted to continue or will award the student
a second academic discharge. Except under extremely extenuating
circumstances, a student discharged a second time for academic
reasons will not be considered for readmission and may not enroll
in course work in any program at The Citadel—day, evening, or
summer.

Academic Probation
Undergraduate students are placed on academic probation for
any semester when their cumulative grade-point ratio based

�on courses taken at The Citadel fails to meet requirements for
continuance without probation as outlined in the Academic
Criteria for Continuance table. Students will be removed from
academic probation after the semester their cumulative grade-point
radio meets the requirements of the table. Students on academic
probation are not making satisfactory progress, and restrictions,
such as limiting the number of credit hours in which they may
enroll, may be enforced.

Admission

elective credit requirement under the following circumstances:
a. The courses to be combined must all be offered by the same
department and must be related in some way.
b. The department head or Dean for the program in which
the student is majoring must provide a recommendation
and rationale for combining courses.
c. The Dean responsible for the academic program in which
the student is majoring must grant final approval for the
combining of courses.

Definitions

Because of community service orientation, CGC permits participation
by evening undergraduate students in non-degree status as well as those
who are pursuing an undergraduate degree.

Elective refers to a course that is required for graduation and may
be any three-credit course offered by the College.

Catalog of Record

Approved Elective refers to a course that must be selected from a
list of courses provided by the individual school or department.

The catalog bearing the number of the academic year in which
undergraduate students enter The Citadel will be their catalog of
record for matters of academic policy.
When a student is readmitted after an absence of at least three
academic semesters (summer sessions will not be considered as
semesters for this purpose), the catalog bearing the number of
the academic year in which the student is readmitted will be the
catalog of record for matters of academic policy and graduation
requirements.

College Level Examination Program
Through College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) Subject
Examinations, undergraduate students are permitted to earn
college course credits for knowledge they have gained in certain
subject areas prior to beginning their college experience.
CLEP credits may be earned under the following conditions:
1. Since all CLEP examinations are not accepted by The Citadel,
the student must obtain prior approval through the Office of the
Registrar.
2. The score earned must meet or exceed the current minimum
score recommended by CLEP for that subject area exam.
3. The amount of credit will be determined by the scope of the
material measured.
4. Because of the laboratory experience is such an integral part of
the Core Curriculum Science Requirement, credit for only the
lecture portion of a science course may be earned through CLEP.
The lab portions must be earned through a laboratory course.
5. Because basic skills of listening to and speaking a language
are such critical components of the Core Language Experience,
completing any portion of this requirement through CLEP must be
approved by the head of the Department of Modern Languages.
A complete listing of courses for which credit may be awarded
through CLEP is available in the Office of the Registrar.

Combining Courses
Courses may be combined to meet a maximum of one general

Non-Departmental Elective refers to a course that is required for
graduation and must be taken outside the major department.
Students are encouraged to study areas outside the major to ensure
as broad an education as is practical.
Students are reminded that it is expected that all coursework in
the first two years of these programs be taken at other regionally
accredited institutions and transferred to The Citadel. Courses at
the 100- or 200-level will rarely be offered through CGC in a fall or
spring semester. Some courses may be available in Maymester or
Summer School at The Citadel.

Grades
Only letter grades are given to evaluate an undergraduate student’s
progress. The following definitions of letter grades are applicable:
a. ”A” represents superior attainment on the part of the student.
b. “B” represents work that is clearly above the average, but not
superior.
c. “C” represents average attainment on the basic standards set for the
course.
d. ”D” represents minimum attainment of the basic standards.
e. “F” represents failure.
f. “W” represents withdrawal from a course prior to the official
deadline which is indicated in the college calendar and is no earlier
than the Wednesday following the midterm grading period. Beyond
that point, students will receive the grade of “F” should they fail to
complete the course or complete it unsuccessfully. Under extenuating
circumstances, the grade of “W” may be awarded after the established
deadline to withdraw from a course. Such an action is taken only upon
the recommendation of the instructor and requires the concurrence of
the Dean responsible for the student’s academic program. Supporting
evidence is the responsibility of the student and must be submitted in
writing to the responsible Dean.
g. The notation of “I” (for Incomplete) is used in instances when course
requirements have been very nearly met but for authorized reasons
(illness, injury, family emergency, etc.) cannot be completed during
the current semester. To be eligible for the grade of “I,” students’
work must be satisfactory at the time they are forced to terminate
participation in the course. Unsatisfactory work will result in a failing
grade. The grade of “I” must be cleared during the next semester
in residence or within one year, whichever comes first, or the “I”
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�becomes an “F.” The summer session will not be considered a semester
in this case. Students may not officially enroll in a course in which
they currently have an “I.” An extension of time due to extenuating
circumstances may be authorized by the Dean responsible for academic
program upon the recommendation of the instructor. The removal of
the incomplete is the responsibility of the student.
Should a student fail to complete a semester or summer session for any
reason, the grade in each course in which the student is then enrolled
shall be determined by the individual faculty member.
No numerical symbol, bracket, or percentage is assigned the equivalent
of any grade. Arbitrary distribution of grades according to some
formula or curve is not permitted. However, by means of departmental
supervision and consultation between instructors, every effort is made
to obtain consistent standards within the department.
Students are expected to use proper grammar in all their course work,
whether written or oral. Proper usage is expected at the college level
and is required by all professors.
Any change of grade deemed necessary by the faculty member
concerned must be based on instructor error and made within one
month after the beginning of the next semester in attendance following
the recording of the grade. In no case will a grade be changed after one
month into the second semester after it was awarded. The summer
session will not be considered a semester in this case. After grades in a
course have been submitted to the Registrar’s Office, every request for
a change of grade must be approved by the department head and the
Dean responsible for the academic program. Grade reports are available
at the end of each semester and summer session.

Grade-Point Ratio Computation
In computing the undergraduate grade-point ratio, grades are
weighted as follows:
Grade
Quality-Points Per Semester Hour
A
4
B
3
C
2
D
1
F, I, W
0
The grade-point ratio for any semester is determined by dividing the
total number of quality points earned by the total number of hours
for which the following grades were received: A, B, C, D, or F.
The cumulative grade-point ratio on which graduation, academic
probation, and academic discharge are based is determined by
dividing the number of quality points earned at The Citadel by the
number of quality hours attempted at The Citadel. The number of
quality hours for this purpose includes all credit hours attempted
at The Citadel for which the following grades were received:
A, B, C, D or F. The number of quality points earned includes
all quality points associated with quality hours earned at The
Citadel. The Citadel does not award plus and minus grades for the
undergraduate programs.

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Non-Degree Seeking Students
Non-degree seeking undergraduate students are permitted to
participate under the following conditions:
a. Students who provide documentation of having graduated
from an accredited high school or having completed the
General Education Development (GED) examination
may register for up to 15 credit hours of course work for
personal or professional development.
b. Persons age 60 or above and not employed full-time may
enroll tuition-free in courses in the CGC on a space-available
basis. All other fees must be paid.
c. High school seniors may be permitted to register for
a maximum of two courses and the associated labs in the
CGC on the basis of written recommendation from their
high school guidance counselor or principal.
d. Undergraduate transient students who wish to enroll in
course work for transfer to another institution may be asked
to present evidence that they are in good academic
standing at their home institution and have met any course
prerequisites.
e. Students who are in cadet status and are enrolled in the
Corps of Cadets for a fall or spring semester are not eligible
to enroll in CGC courses. Students who are in cadet status
and are not currently enrolled in the Corps of Cadets, but
who have not been given a conduct or academic discharge,
may, with the prior approval of the appropriate Dean, take
a limited number of credit hours in CGC. A cadet who has
been expelled from The Citadel is not eligible to attend any
class at The Citadel—day, evening, or summer. A cadet who
has been suspended or dismissed is not eligible to attend any
class at The Citadel—day, evening, or summer—until
accepted for readmission to the College.

Pass-Fail
Juniors and seniors with cumulative grade-point ratios of 2.000
or higher may elect to take elective courses on a Pass-Fail option.
Normally, no more than one course may be taken under this
option each semester, and no more than four courses taken under
this option may be used to meet graduation requirements. A
student may take the Pass-Fail option only on courses which meet
elective requirements. Students may not change their decision to
take a course on the Pass-Fail basis after the first two weeks of the
term. Courses completed on the Pass-Fail option carry graduation
credit, but quality points are not awarded. These courses are not
included in grade point ratio computations.
Instructors report grades as usual, A through F. The Registrar’s
Office translates grades as follows:
a. The grades of “A” through “C” as “S” (satisfactory, pass-for
credit);
b. The grades of “D” or “F” as “U” (unsatisfactory, fail-no
credit).
c. Students desiring to take a course on the Pass-Fail option
should contact the Registrar’s Office.

�Requirements for Graduation
For graduation, an undergraduate student must complete one
of the departmental major courses of study stated in the catalog
of record and must achieve a minimum cumulative grade-point
ratio of 2.000 and a minimum grade point ratio of 2.000 in all
coursework in the major.
Recommendations for graduation are made by the Academic Board
to the Board of Visitors, which in turn awards appropriate degrees.

Transfer Credits
Normally, only courses which are comparable in content and credit
hours to specific courses offered by The Citadel and in which
grades of “C” or better have been earned at a regionally accredited
institution (e.g. Southern Association of Colleges, North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools, etc.) will be considered for
transfer. However, the Dean responsible for the academic program
in which the student is majoring may accept for transfer to meet
General Elective credits courses that are not offered by The Citadel
but which are considered to be worthy of credit as electives and in
which grades of “C” or higher have been earned. The respective
department heads or Deans, as appropriate, have responsibility
for considering all transfer courses that are comparable to courses
offered by The Citadel. Course work taken at another college and
accepted for transfer by The Citadel need not be applicable to a
student’s major. Courses transferred from another college will
not be noted in the student’s grade-point ratio at The Citadel.
Transcripts sent from other colleges to The Citadel become the
property of The Citadel and cannot be issued to the student or a
third party.

for the final two years of study in CGC. Details of the 2+2
programs are available online or in the CGC office, Bond
Hall, Room 101. These four programs are outlined in this
catalog under their respective departments.
b. Applicants may be admitted into degree seeking status
if they have transfer credit from other regionally accredited
institutions that meet the requirements of the first two years
of the degree program they wish to pursue. The student
must provide official transcripts from all other colleges
attended. Admission is based on prior college-level academic
performance and confirmation of completion of all
coursework for the first two years of the degree program.
Applicants whose prior college-level academic performance is
questionable may be permitted to enroll in a limited number
of courses in a probationary status at the discretion of the
academic department. Upon completion of the
first 15 semester hours with a grade point ratio of at least 2.0,
the adult student will be admitted to degree-seeking status
in the selected major upon review by the academic
department. If this minimum grade point ratio is not
achieved within the first 15 semester hours, admission will
be denied and participation in the CGC will be terminated.
c. After acceptance by the program, any non-U.S. citizen
must be cleared for registration by the International Student
Coordinator. An official TOEFL score is required of any
applicant where English is not the native language.

To ensure that courses taken away from The Citadel will be
accepted for transfer, students must obtain written, prior approval
through the Office of the Registrar.
All transfer credits are provisional. If an academic unit determines
within a reasonable period of time after classes begin that the
student is not prepared to take a course for which the course
transferred is a prerequisite, the allowance of credit is withdrawn,
and the student must take the prerequisite course at The Citadel.

Transfer Students
An undergraduate student may be accepted into evening
undergraduate degree-seeking status in the CGC under one of the
following conditions:
a. The Citadel and TTC have an articulated agreement that
permits a student to complete the first two years of study in
engineering, business administration, or criminal justice at
TTC. These credits are transferred to The Citadel where a
student can complete the final two years for a Bachelor of
Arts Degree in Criminal Justice or a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Business Administration, Civil Engineering, or
Electrical Engineering. A student who completes in its
entirety the TTC portion of one of these programs needs
only to submit an application and an official transcript from
TTC and certificate of completion in order to be admitted
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�Graduate Degree Programs
2012-2013

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�School of Business
Administration
Master of
Business Administration

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�Master of Business Administration
School of Business, 843-953-5056
Dr. Wesley M. Jones, Director of Graduate and
External Programs,
wes.jones@citadel.edu
Ms. Kathy M. Jones, MBA Program Director,
mbadirector@citadel.edu
Mission Statement:
The mission of the School of Business Administration is to educate
and develop leaders of principle to serve a global community.

Admission Requirements:
Applicants will be admitted to the MBA program on the basis of
scholastic achievement and aptitude for graduate study. Other
qualities appropriate to graduate study are also considered.
Anyone holding a bachelor’s degree in business administration
from an accredited college or university (one recognized by the
Council for Higher Education Accreditation) is eligible for
consideration. Students with an undergraduate degree from a
discipline other than business who would like to pursue the MBA
must fulfill admission requirements by the completion of the five
Pre-MBA courses: BADM 701, Foundations of Accounting, BADM
704, Foundations of Economics, BADM 707, Foundations of
Marketing and International Business, BADM 710 Quantitative
Methods and BADM 725, Foundations of Finance. Descriptions
of these courses are listed on page 29 and 30 of this catalog in
addition to the admissions requirements for the Pre-MBA program.
All material must be received by the CGC office on or before the
following dates to assure consideration to the MBA program.
Semester to begin:
Fall
Spring
Summer

Admission material due:
June 15th
October 15th
March 1st

1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college or university. Applicants whose
degrees are from colleges or universities outside the United
States are required to have transcripts translated by an academic
credential evaluation organization recognized by The Citadel
Graduate College.
3. Take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) and
submit an official copy of the scores to the CGC office. The
GMAT must be taken within the last five years for The
Citadel to accept the scores. GRE scores may be considered on a
case-by-case basis.
4. Submit two signed letters of recommendation to the CGC
office. These may be from faculty members where
undergraduate work was done and/or from associates in
business or military service. Recommendations should be
able to evaluate the applicant’s potential for graduate work in
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business.
5. Submit a resume detailing previous work experience.
6. Submit two brief essays that answer the following questions:
a. How have your education, knowledge, experience and skills
prepared you for graduate business education, and how
will these help you contribute to the program’s educational
community?
b. What do you hope to gain from your graduate education, both
during the process and in the future?
7. Submit an official TOEFL score if the applicant’s native language is
not English. The minimum score is 550 paper-based, 213 computer
based, or 79 Internet based.
8. All international students must apply for the MBA program to apply
for a student visa.
9. The MBA Committee and/or the MBA Director may request an
interview with the applicant.
Admission Denied: During the admission process, the applicant’s
records will be reviewed and results communicated in writing. If
the application is denied admission, an applicant may petition the
MBA Committee through the MBA Director for reconsideration,
citing any extenuating or mitigating circumstances.

Program Requirements:
Students that have an undergraduate business degree from an
accredited college or university (e.g. AACSB accredited) are
required to complete 36 hours of graduate study, which include
nine required and three elective courses. A maximum of two
courses (6 hours) may be transferred in from an approved AACSB
MBA program at another institution.
Students are expected to complete all degree requirements within a
six-year period from the time of registration in their first graduate
course at The Citadel.
Required courses: BADM 713, BADM 716, BADM 719, and
BADM 722 may be taken as co-requisites with the capstone course
BADM 740; BADM 728, BADM 731, BADM 734, and BADM
737 are required to be taken before taking the capstone course,
BADM 740. Students must successfully complete these courses
with an overall GPR of 3.0 or better before taking BADM 740. Any
prerequisites for advanced or elective courses must be met.
Course load: Students may take no more than six credit hours per
semester. Students may request in writing to be considered for full
time student status; requests must be sent to the MBA Program
Director. Students with provisional status must secure permission
from the MBA Program Director to take more than three credit
hours in a semester. Summer terms are restricted to six credit
hours per term for part and full-time students, except provisional
students who are limited to three credit hours per summer term.

Course of Study:
Students from AACSB accredited undergraduate programs who
meet the admissions requirements of The Citadel MBA program
will be allowed to begin MBA classes upon acceptance. This course
of study consists of 27 specific required hours (9 classes) and 9
elective hours (3 classes) and will lead to the awarding of a general
MBA from The Citadel School of Business Administration. The

�required courses in the general MBA are listed below and must be

Pre-MBA Program:

taken by every student.
BADM 713 Communication for Leadership, 3 credit hours
BADM 716 Legal and Ethical Environment For Decision Makers, 3
credit hours
BADM 719 Information Technology Management, 3 credit hours
BADM 722 Leadership in Organizations, 3 credit hours
BADM 728 Accounting for Executives, 3 credit hours
BADM 731 Quantitative Methods for Operations Management,
3 credit hours
BADM 734 Financial Problems, 3 credit hours
BADM 737 Strategic Marketing, 3 credit hours
BADM 740 Global Business Strategy, 3 credit hours
Must be taken within the last six hours of a students’ MBA
program of study.
Three Electives, 9 credit hours
Total Courses: 36 credit hours
Transfer Credit: A maximum of six credit hours for graduate
courses from a regionally accredited institution (including consortia
and AACSB International-accredited institutions) may be approved
for transfer (except BADM-740), provided: (1) those courses are
determined to be equivalent to one of the advanced or elective
courses at The Citadel, (2) grades of “B” or better were received in
the courses being considered, and (3) credit was earned within the
five years prior to admission into The Citadel MBA program.
Grading: All students are subject to the Academic Standards section
under Policy Information of The Citadel Graduate College catalog
which can be found on page 15.
Requirements for Graduation: The degree of Master of Business
Administration may be conferred upon those students who
successfully complete the 36 hours of graduate coursework as
specified above with a grade-point ratio (GPR) of 3.0 or better on
hours earned at The Citadel. Completion of more than 36 credit
hours of advanced graduate coursework will only be allowed (for
exceptional circumstances) with approval of the MBA Program
Director. Additional hours may not be used to increase GPR to the
3.0 required for graduation.
Business School Website: Find more information on the MBA
program by visiting the school’s website at http://www.citadel.edu/
root/mba-program.

Related Programs:
Dual Degree Programs:
PharmD/MBA Program - Students earn a PharmD from MUSC
and an MBA from The Citadel. The PCAT score will be accepted
in lieu of the GMAT for these students. For more information
regarding this program, please visit http://www.sccp.sc.edu/
students/pharmd_mba.aspx.
MD/MBA Program - Students earn an MD from MUSC and
an MBA from The Citadel. For more information regarding this
program, please contact The Citadel’s MBA office by email at
mbadirector@citadel.edu.

Applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree in business
may be admitted into the Pre-MBA program. This program is open
to anyone needing a background in business or as a refresher in
business foundational concepts. Participation in this program may
be used to meet the undergraduate business degree requirements
for admission into the 36-hour MBA program. There are no
GMAT or GPA requirements for admission into the Pre-MBA
program. However, upon completion of the Pre-MBA program,
those wishing to apply for the 36-hour MBA program, must meet
the requirements for admission. Completion of the Pre-MBA
program does not guarantee admission into the MBA program.
Admission requirements for the MBA program are found on page
28 of this catalog.

Admission Requirements for the Pre-MBA
Program:
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with the appropriate non-refundable application fee to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. Submit an official transcript for the baccalaureate degree and
all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college or university attended.
3. Submit two essay questions, no more than one page each,
which answers the following questions:
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for a
graduate course in business?
b.What do you expect to gain from taking the foundation
courses?
4. Submit a resume detailing previous work experience.
5. Submit the names and contact information (telephone
number and email address) for three (3) references familiar
with your work.
To be considered for admission to the Pre-MBA program, admission
materials must be submitted by the same deadlines as stated on page
28.

Course Descriptions:
Pre-MBA Program
BADM-701—Foundations of Accounting
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of
the basic tools and concepts used in financial accounting. It
emphasizes identifying and interpreting relevant accounting
information for decision-making by external users. The focus is on
the four financial statements: the income statement, the statement
of changes in equity, the balance sheet, and the statement of cash
flows.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-704—Foundations of Economics
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to microeconomics (the study of
individual economic units, including product markets, individual
consumers, and firms) and macroeconomics (the study of broad
economic aggregates such as gross domestic product).
Prerequisite: None.
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�BADM-707—Foundations of Marketing and International
Business
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the world of international
business including the nature and fundamental concepts of
international business, its environment, opportunities in the global
marketplace as well as theoretical and applied examples. In addition,
the course illustrates how concepts from international business are
utilized in the marketing of products and services for the individual
firm.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-710—Quantitative Methods
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to equip graduate students in business
with statistical and quantitative techniques that can be applied
to real life business situations. To accomplish this, students will
learn to apply statistical and quantitative algorithms by use of both
a calculator and computer software. Software programs included
in the course are Excel spreadsheets, Excel data analysis tools and
graphics, SPSS for Windows. Students will learn various strategies
to communicate results--written reports, online bulletin boards,
multimedia presentations, oral presentations, computer supported
presentations, and Power Point presentations. Topic coverage
includes: descriptive statistics, probability, discrete probability
distributions, continuous probability distributions, sampling
distributions, estimating a single population parameter, quality
and statistical process control, simple regression and correlation
analysis, multiple regression analysis, forecasting, and chi-square
analysis.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-725—Foundations of Finance
Three Credit Hours
This introductory course in finance provides students with the
financial management tools necessary to analyze complex business
financial problems, and offer reasoned alternative solutions.
The course builds on principles presented in basic financial and
managerial accounting courses, and introduces the student to new
financial principles.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Accounting (BADM 701) or
equivalent undergraduate coursework.

MBA Program:
BADM-713—Communication for Leadership
Three Credit Hours
This course provides insight on the role of organizations as
communication systems in which effective writing and speaking are
crucial. Emphasis is on developing awareness of verbal and written
styles, interpersonal skills, and creating a repertoire of writing and
speaking strategies.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-716—Legal and Ethical Environment for Decision
Makers
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the framework of law and ethics within
which businesses operate and provides the student with a broad
understanding of common law (contract, tort, and property) as well
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as a statutory, administrative, and Constitutional law.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-719—Information Technology Management
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the student to the vocabulary of
Management Information Systems (MIS) and explores how
organizations are using information technology for a competitive
advantage and redefining the way in which they interact with their
stakeholders.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-722—Leadership in Organizations
Three Credit Hours
This course is a seminar that focuses on the understanding and
application of organizational theory and leadership principles.
In addition, the course will include components on developing
individual leadership skills and different theories of organizations.
The applications component of the course will include a variety
of approaches such as cases, films, guest speakers, individual selfassessment, role play, team building exercises, and a leadership
portfolio.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-728—Accounting for Executives
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with a knowledge of
the basic tools and concepts used in managerial accounting and
to provide an opportunity for students to employ their knowledge
of financial and managerial accounting through projects. The
course emphasizes identifying and interpreting relevant accounting
information for decision-making by internal and external users.
The focus is on the use of accounting information for decisionmaking, including behavioral and ethical aspects.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Accounting (BADM 701) or
equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-731—Quantitative Methods for Operations
Management
Three Credit Hours
Students explore the role of operations management in building
the competitive strength of the firm and in pursuing the firm’s
goals of customer satisfaction, profit, service delivery, quality and
shareholder wealth. The course integrates classical and modern
operations management methodologies with both hypothetical and
real-world business cases. Students learn concepts and quantitative
algorithms involved in designing and managing operations.
Prerequisite: Quantitative Methods (BADM 710) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.

BADM-734—Financial Problems
Three Credit Hours
This course provides students with a venue for applying the
concepts and techniques from the Foundations of Finance
course to complex business problems. The course content will be
delivered primarily using the case method of analysis. Emphasis
will be on teamwork and group analysis of directed and nondirected business finance cases. Students will be responsible for
identifying relevant financial issues, offering alternative solutions,
and making, justifying and critiquing recommended courses of
action. A portion of the course will be devoted to analyzing cases

�with a significant international component. The course may also
utilize simulation as part of the course content.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Finance (BADM 725) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.

Business (BADM-707) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.
BADM-762—Negotiation Strategies

Three Credit Hours
This course examines how organizations gain and maintain a
competitive advantage in a dynamic era. The course emphasizes
the analysis of marketing decisions involving product, price,
promotion, and distribution variables. Global opportunities are
investigated.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing and International Business
(BADM 707) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

Three Credit Hours
This course emphasizes negotiation, the art and science of creating
agreements between two or more parties, introduces students
to the effective use of power, persuasion, influence, and control
in modern organizations. In this course students first apply
theories developed as guides to improving negotiating strategies
(the science). Students will then develop and sharpen negotiating
skills through realistic cases (the application) with an emphasis
on preparation, bidding, distributive and integrative bargaining
techniques.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-740—Global Business Strategy

BADM-764—Entrepreneurship

BADM-737—Strategic Marketing

Three Credit Hours
This comprehensive and integrative MBA capstone course pulls
together the concepts, tools, and approaches taught in all the
required courses. This course uses a combination of cases which
place students in diverse managerial positions and a business
simulation which requires the student to act as a senior executive
responsible for the strategic decisions of an organization. The
course emphasizes the application, execution, and resolution
of multi-dimensional problems. The course emphasizes the
strategic management of the business unit and the development
of a paradigm for strategic analysis as well as matching internal
processes with the implementation of diverse objectives. The focus
is on business-level strategy and the role of leadership in improving
performance.
Prerequisites: Accounting for Executives (BADM 728),
Quantitative Methods for Operations Management (BADM 731),
Financial Problems (BADM 734), and Strategic Marketing (BADM
737). Must be taken within the last six hours of a students’ MBA program
of study.

Elective Courses:
BADM-750—Seminar in Business Administration
Three Credit Hours
This course may be elected by students desiring to perform
advanced study and/or research in a particular area. Special topics
covered within the seminar, as well as required prerequisites, are at
the discretion of the instructor.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-751—Seminar in Accounting
Prerequisites: Foundations of Accounting (BADM-701) and
Accounting for Executives (BADM-728)
BADM-752—Seminar in Economics
Prerequisite: Foundations of Economics (BADM-704)
BADM-753—Seminar in Finance
Prerequisites: Foundations of Finance (BADM-725) and
Financial Problems (BADM-734)
BADM-754—Seminar in Management
BADM-755—Seminar in Marketing
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing and International

Three Credit Hours
This course is designed for students interested in creating a
business venture, acquiring an existing business, working in
industries that serve the entrepreneur, or who wish to become
familiar with the concepts, issues, and techniques of new
venture creation and entrepreneurship. Tools to be developed
include recognition of a venture opportunity, acquisition of
information on resources needed for venture creation and survival,
development of competitive marketing strategies, and international
opportunities.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-766—Human Resource Development
Three Credit Hours
This course examines Human Resource Development (HRD) as a
field involves the learning, development and behavior of humans
in social systems. These systems include but are not limited to,
workforce, education, and family. Research from Management
Science, Education, Psychology, and Sociology strengthen HRD
theory and practice. The purpose of this course is to explore the
integration of the individual into work organizations by examining
work issues in learning, training, leadership, and psychosocial
development. A primary focus of this course is on applied
performance management informed by human sciences research as
a tool that can be applied to productivity.
Prerequisites: None.

BADM-768—Human Resource Management
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide managers with an understanding
of the processes of adding strategic human capital to the
organization. The course examines the design of work, personnel
recruitment and selection, employee compensation and benefits,
employee relations and personnel policies, and labor issues. The
course is applied management science designed for managers.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-770—Internet Resources for Managers Online
Three Credit Hours
This online course introduces MBA students to the resources
available through the WWW that support all functional areas
of business. In this course you will find, analyze, and report
on resources for management, strategy, accounting, finance,
marketing, information resources, communication, international
business, and others. Although not a web site development course,
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�as part of the course, the student will learn to create basic web
pages that contains tables, graphics, background images, and hyper
links.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-772—International Management
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding
of the issues facing international managers and the environment
of the Global Market Place. Some of the challenges include:
accommodating different currencies, dealing with a multiplicity of
governments, operating effectively in diverse legal environments,
being sensitive to and avoiding problems that may arise from
cultural differences among people, and the formulation of effective
strategies in the complex global environment.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing and International Business
(BADM 707) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-774—International Business
Three Credit Hours
This course studies the trend toward internationalization, explores
the terminology used in international business, and, via case
studies and examples, demonstrates the problems and advantages
of the internationalization process.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing and International Business
(BADM 707) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-776—International Marketing
Three Credit Hours
This course examines detailed analysis of theories, issues, and
decisions facing the global marketing manager. Emphasis is on
small and large firms, innovative applications, workshops, and
original research projects.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing and International Business
(BADM 707) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-778—Investments

regression analysis.
Prerequisite Quantitative Methods for Operations Management
(BADM 731).

BADM-786—Contemporary Accounting and Advanced
Problems
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the current issues in the field of accounting.
Particular issues covered in any given semester will be selected by
the course professor and announced at the time of registration.
Prerequisite: Accounting for Executives (BADM 728).

BADM-788—Consumer Behavior
Three Credit Hours
This course consists of the study of domestic and international
models of consumer behavior, including key variables from
the behavioral sciences. Course content includes research
methodologies, case studies, applications to decision-making, and
an original student research project.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing and International Business
(BADM 707) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-790—Production/Operations Strategies for
Manufacturing and Service Industries
Three Credit Hours
This course builds upon previous course work to provide a basis for
development of a coherent operations strategy to support the firm’s
competitive strategy. Using case studies, course content is based
upon the programs that have proved successful in global firms and
covers process choice, product development, order coordination
inside and outside the firm, and methodologies for developing
technology and operations strategies.
Prerequisites: Accounting for Executives (BADM 728), and
Quantitative Methods for Operations Management (BADM 731).

BADM-792—Financial Institutions

Three Credit Hours
This course explores the practical aspects of investment analysis
germane to evolution of market securities and derivative
instruments evaluation, portfolio analysis and performance
evaluation, sources of printed and Internet investment
information, and the formulation of investment policies and
strategies.
Prerequisite: None.

Three Credit Hours
This course analyzes financial markets and institutions emphasizing the role, structure, and activities of financial
intermediaries. The dynamic pattern of financial flows is analyzed
by flow-of-funds analysis. The decision processes and market
impact of both the suppliers of credit and the users of these funds
are examined. The nature of economic and regulatory policy and
its impact on markets and institutions are emphasized.
Prerequisites: None.

BADM-782—Advanced Topics in Information Technology

BADM-795—Independent Study

Three Credit Hours
This course may include expert systems, decision theory, decision
support systems, artificial intelligence, telecommunications, and/or
other contemporary issues in information technology.
Prerequisite: Information Technology Management (BADM 719).

BADM-784—Business and Economic Forecasting
Three Credit Hours
This course addresses the important function of strategic planning.
Planning requires accurate forecasts of future sales, capacity, market
size, prices, and a myriad of other variables that determine the
long-run profitability of the firm. This course will help the student
understand and create forecasts for the firm, industry and the
economy. Techniques include smoothing, time series analysis, and
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Three Credit Hours
This is an advanced course that may be taken by graduate students
desiring to engage in a research/scholarly project of mutual interest
to the student and the faculty member who directs the study. The
course is intended to be rigorous. The course structure, evaluation
process, and expected outcomes should be clearly delineated by the
instructor in advance.
Prerequisite: Advanced graduate standing and permission of the
instructor, the Dean of The School of Business and the Dean of
The Citadel Graduate College.

�School of Education
Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education:
• English Language Arts
• Social Studies
• Accelerated Program
• Biology
• Mathematics
Master of Arts in Teaching Middle Grades:
• English Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
Master of Arts in Teaching Grades K-12:
• Physical Education
Master of Education
• Educational Leadership
Elementary or Secondary
School Administration
and Supervision
• Counselor Education
Elementary or Secondary
and Student Affairs &amp;
College Counseling
• Literacy Education
Specialist in Education
• Educational Leadership
School Superintendent
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�SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Graduate Programs
The purpose of the Graduate Programs of the School of Education
is to serve the people of the Lowcountry, the state of South
Carolina and the Southeast by providing high quality programs
in the areas of professional education and school counseling. The
School offers programs to prepare secondary school teachers,
school counselors, reading teachers and consultants, and
educational administrators.
The Citadel has been involved in the preparation of teachers
since the creation of the School of Education and Psychology in
1929. In 1954, the School of Education was approved as a separate
department. Master’s degree programs for teachers and Master’s
degree programs for prospective counselors were authorized
in 1968. Master’s degree programs for school administrators
were authorized in 1970. The Educational Specialist degree
in educational administration was approved in 1975 and the
Educational Specialist degree in school psychology was approved
in 1980.
Prior to 1974, the South Carolina State Department of Education
approved The Citadel’s educational preparation programs. In
1974, all professional education programs offered by the College
were initially accredited by the National Council for Accreditation
of Teacher Education (NCATE). Both state-approved program
status and national accreditation have been continuous since
they were initially granted. The most recent SCDE, Commission
on Higher Education (CHE), and NCATE program reviews,
conducted in the spring of 2000, resulted in continuing program
accreditation approval. The Council for Accreditation of
Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) granted
accreditation in July 2005 to the School Counseling Programs
which offers a Master of Education in Counselor Education.

Statement of Philosophy
The philosophy of the School of Education at The Citadel is based
on five fundamental propositions. These propositions serve to
orient the mission and conceptual base of the School, guide the
actions and value system of the faculty, shape the curricula of the
various programs, and provide to its faculty their sense of purpose
and meaning for teaching, scholarship, and professional service.
These five propositions are:
1. The faculty is committed to promoting education for
all individuals to the fullest extent possible. With the
implementation of appropriate teaching and assessment
strategies, a fundamental guiding belief is that all students,
though having unique learning styles and experiences, are
capable of learning.
2. It is the educator’s responsibility, with the aid of appropriate
resources and support, to establish a mutually respectful
environment where effective learning occurs for all students.
3. Education is a systematic effort to facilitate the knowledge,
skills, attitudes, and values necessary for the student to
function in a diverse society.
4. The faculty is committed to upholding the highest
professional standards in all situations in which they model
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these standards to students through their teaching, research,
and service endeavors.
The faculty is committed to an open interchange of ideas
wherein the perspectives of all are valued.

The School’s Conceptual Model
The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit prepares principled
educational leaders to be knowledgeable, reflective, and ethical
professionals. Candidates completing our programs are committed
to ensuring that all students succeed in a learner-centered
environment.
Rationale:
• Society is in need of principled educational professionals
committed to ensuring all students learn;
• All children and young adults require high quality educational
experiences that enable them to compete and prosper in the
global economy; and
• Such high quality educational experiences require a
transformed educational system focused on fostering twenty–
first century knowledge and skills in all children and young
adults.
In today’s world we must educate all children and at
unprecedented high levels. As noted by Ted Hershberg and his
colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, “the evidence makes
clear that the current structure of public education designed for a
different purpose and different century cannot help all students
become effective citizens or productive workers in the new
economy.’
The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit is committed to the
simultaneous transformation of the preparation of educational
leaders and of the places where they work. Specifically, The
Citadel’s Professional Education Unit seeks to develop principled
educational leaders who:
• have mastered their subject matter and are skilled in using it
to foster student learning;
• know the self who educates (Parker J. Palmer) and integrate
this self knowledge with content knowledge, knowledge of
students, and in the context of becoming professional change
agents committed to using this knowledge and skill to ensure
that all students succeed in a learner-centered environment;
and
• exemplify the highest ethical standards by modeling respect
for all human beings and valuing diversity as an essential
component of an effective learner-centered environment.
The Citadel’s Professional Educational Unit is on the march,
transforming itself into a Center of Excellence for the preparation
of principled educational leaders. Through our initial program for
teacher candidates for P-12 schools and our advanced programs for
professional educators in P-20 schools, The Citadel’s Professional
Educational Unit transforms cadets and graduate students into
principled educational leaders capable of and committed to
transforming our schools into learning communities where all
children and youth succeed.

�The Citadel’s Professional Educational Unit has identified 15
performance indicators for candidates to demonstrate that they are
principled educational leaders who are knowledgeable, reflective,
and ethical professionals:
Knowledgeable Principled Educational Leaders...
1. have mastered the subject matter of their field of professional
study and practice;
2. utilize the knowledge gained from developmental and learning
theories to establish and implement an educational program
that is varied, creative, and nurturing;
3. model instructional and leadership theories of best practice;
4. integrate appropriate technology to enhance learning;
5. demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning;
Reflective Principled Educational Leaders...
1. develop and describe their philosophy of education and reflect
upon its impact in the teaching and learning environment;
2. develop and manage meaningful educational experiences
that address the needs of all learners with respect for their
individual and cultural experiences;
3. construct, foster, and maintain a learner-centered environment
in which all learners contribute and are actively engaged;
4. apply their understanding of both context and research to
plan, structure, facilitate, and monitor effective teaching and
learning in the context of continual assessment; and
5. reexamine their practice by reflectively and critically asking
questions and seeking answers.

The School’s Web Site
The School of Education has a diverse faculty with a wide array of
teaching and research interests. Additional information on these
interests, as well as other departmental highlights, initiatives and
activities, can be viewed on the School of Education’s web site:
www.citadel.edu/education.

Admission Test Policy
The minimum acceptable score for admission for all degree
programs is a score of 396 on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or
290 (combined score on verbal and quantitative sections) on the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Students who score between
380 and 395 on the MAT or between 283 and 289 on the GRE
may apply for provisional status. A student accepted provisionally
will have completed all admission requirements and will have been
reviewed by the respective department. Once admitted the student
must complete 6 semester hours and maintain a 3.50 GPA and
then will be classified as regular degree-seeking status (see respective programs for additional requirements). Students who score
379 or below on the MAT or 282 or below on the GRE will not be
admitted. Admission tests must be current within five (5) years of
application and official score sent directly to the CGC office at the
request of the student.

Ethical Principled Educational Leaders...
1. demonstrate commitment to a safe, supportive, learning
environment;
2. embrace and adhere to appropriate professional codes of
ethics;
3. value diversity and exhibit a caring, fair, and respectful
attitude and respect toward all cultures;
4. establish rapport with students, families, colleagues, and
communities;
5. meet obligations on time, dress professionally, and use
language appropriately.

The Professional Education Board
To facilitate the college-wide mission of preparing principled
leaders for professional education, The Citadel established the
Professional Education Board (PEB). The Citadel PEB’s primary focus is to foster academic environments that promote the
development of principled leaders for the education profession
and to facilitate the continuing improvement of professional
education programs across the college. In pursuing these goals,
the PEB will concentrate on communication, assessment, and
governance issues. The Citadel’s Dean of the School of Education chairs the Board, which is comprised of representatives
from all of The Citadel’s professional education constituencies,
including faculty, staff, students, and our P-12 colleagues. PEB
members are appointed by the Dean of the School of Education
in collaboration with the Deans of Humanities and Social Science, of Science and Mathematics, and of The Citadel Graduate College. Beginning in September 2006, the Professional
Education Board meets monthly during each academic year.
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�Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Secondary Education (Grades 9-12)
• English Language Arts
• Social Studies

Accelerated MAT (Grades 9-12)
• Biology
• Mathematics
School of Education: 843-953-5097
Teacher Education Division Coordinator:
Dr. Kathyrn Richardson Jones,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Education Advisors:
Dr. Stephenie Hewett, stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Renee Jefferson, renee.jefferson@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathryn Richardson Jones,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Dr. Tammy Graham, tammy.graham@citadel.edu
Content Area Advisors:
Biology and General Science:
Dr. Joel Gramling, joel.gramling@citadel.edu
English:
Dr. James M. Hutchisson, hutchissonj@citadel.edu
Mathematics:
Col. Stephen D. Cotter, steve.cotter@citadel.edu
Physical Education:
Dr. Josey Templeton, josey.templeton@citadel.edu
Social Studies:
Dr. Joelle Neulander, joelle.neulander@citadel.edu

Mission Statement:
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is designed for
students seeking initial teacher certification in the fields of Biology,
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Physical Education, or
Social Studies. The program shares the philosophy and conceptual
base of the School of Education: Leadership for learner-centered
education. Students will study learner-centered education in their
courses and make its principles a part of their own philosophy. In
addition, students must demonstrate an understanding of essential
knowledge and its application to the classroom through field
experiences and a professional internship. Some of those areas of
knowledge include human development, education foundations
and research, as well as an understanding of the academic content
the student proposes to teach.

Admission Requirements:
1.
2.
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Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall, Room 101.
Submit an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and
all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each

regionally accredited college and university.
Successfully complete either the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). GRE minimum
acceptable score is a verbal and quantitative combination of
290. MAT minimum is a raw score of 396.*
4. Applicants are expected to have a cumulative undergraduate
GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants with less than a 2.5
undergraduate GPR may appeal to The Admission,
Retention, and Certification Committee. The Committee’s
recommendation regarding this appeal will be forwarded to the
Dean of the School of Education for final action.
5. Students are expected to attend a MAT orientation session
prior to their formal admission to the program.
6. MAT in Physical Education applicants requires three
signed letters of recommendation and an evaluation by the
department.
*Students who score between 283-289 on the GRE or 380-395 on
the MAT may apply for provisional status. Once admitted under
provisional status, students may enroll for only one semester of
6 hours. If the student maintains a 3.50 GPA under provisional
status, they will be considered for degree seeking status the following
semester. Students who score 379 or below on the MAT or 282 or
below on the GRE will not be admitted. Admission test must be
current within five (5) years of application.
3.

Program Requirements:
The program assumes a substantial undergraduate preparation
in the proposed certification area. It is the responsibility of the
student, and a requirement of the degree program to submit
official transcripts of previous academic work to the program
advisor via The CGC office. Through a dual advisement system
that includes content and education faculty, transcripts will be
evaluated and a program of study will be developed for each
student. Additional undergraduate course work may be required.
The program of study will include work in professional education
and a content field. At the outset, it should be recognized that programs
of study are highly individualized based on the prior preparation of the
teacher candidate and hours for completion vary among students. In
addition to the regular admission requirements of The Citadel
Graduate College, each MAT student must complete and pass
the Praxis II Examination in the content field in which the
student seeks certification. A passing score, using South Carolina
standards (www.ets.org/praxis/prxsc.html), must be achieved
prior to placement in the Professional Internship. Prior to the
internship in teaching, the teacher candidate must:
• Apply for the internship no later than May 1 for the
subsequent spring internship semester and no later than
October 1 for the subsequent fall internship semester.
• Complete the teacher certification application with staterequired fees, social security card copy, and fingerprints for
FBI/SLED background check.
• Successfully complete the PRAXIS II Content Specialty Exam.
• Be cleared by the South Carolina State Department of
Education.
• Successfully complete all required field experiences - a
minimum of 100 hours prior to the student teaching
internship.
• Successfully complete 60 full days during the student teaching
internship.
• Negative TB test.

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MAT interns must successfully pass Red Cross Blood Borne
Pathogens training prior to internship.
Proof of current American Red Cross certification in
First Aid and CPR must be submitted prior to the
internship.
Successful completion of the approved program will qualify
the student for a South Carolina teaching certificate/license in
their chosen discipline and appropriate grade level(s).

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Please note: Effective September 1, 2005, Secondary Teaching
Certificates issued by South Carolina State Department of
Education will cover grades 9-12 and Middle Grades Teaching
Certificates will cover grades 5-8. Additionally, effective July 1,
2006, the PRAXIS- Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT)
pedagogy exam will be required prior to the issuance of an initial
certificate.

Secondary Education
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English Language Arts
Social Studies
Accelerated Programs
• Biology
• Mathematics
(Special Note: Beginning fall 2010 accelerated programs in Secondary
Biology and Mathematics are available for interested full time students.
Please see requirements under “Accelerated Program” below.)
Prerequisite: PSYC 500 - Human Growth and Development (or
verifiable undergraduate preparation in psychology)
Core Education Requirements
It is recommended that the following courses be taken prior to any
other professional education courses. Courses in the content field
may be taken prior to or concurrent with this required core. (For
Physical Education, see specific Professional Education Courses
listed under that section.)
• EDUC 500 - Foundations of American Education or
EDUC 522 - Critical Educational Issues in a Multicultural
Society (if student has prior Education coursework)
• EDUC 512 - Data Collection and Analysis
• EDUC 514 - The Exceptional Child in the School
• EDUC 536- Educational Psychology
Professional Education Requirements
The professional requirement courses should be taken after the
Core Education Courses have been completed. Content courses
may be taken prior to or in conjunction with all of these courses
except the Professional Internship. The student must recognize
that the Professional Internship requires that a minimum of 60
full days be spent in the school. During the Internship, it will not
be possible for the student to take any additional courses or be
employed.
• EDUC 501- Methods and Materials of Middle and High
School Teaching *
• EDUC 592- Teaching Reading in Middle and High School Content Areas*
• EDUC 520 - Professional Internship
*Not required for Physical Education students. Alternate requirements are
listed under required content area courses.
For Social Studies, 9 graduate hours in a content field is a

minimum. For candidates in English, a minimum of
12 graduate hours is required. For Physical Education programs,
courses required at the graduate level are noted below. Transcripts
will be evaluated against the following list of required courses in
the possible certification areas of the MAT program. Guidelines
from the South Carolina State Department of Education, NASPE,
NCSS, NCTE, NCTM, NMSA, and NSTA are used to determine
courses for each program which students have taken in either
graduate or undergraduate levels. Each student is assigned an
advisor from the School of Education and from the respective
content area that he or she has chosen. Both advisors examine
transcripts and develop a program of study for the students. To
complete the program and be eligible for certification, in addition
to education courses, students must have taken all of the content
area courses below. Further, it is the responsibility of the teacher
candidate to make sure that they have credit for prerequisites for
each required course. In the event that all of the following have
been taken prior to matriculation into this program, the content
area advisor will recommend additional graduate work in the
content field for program completion.

Master of Arts in Teaching – English Language Arts
(Grades 9-12)
Notes:
• ENGL 595 and three of the other courses listed below must be
completed successfully on the graduate level. Each candidate’s
content area program of studies is based on an analysis of his or her
undergraduate transcript in relation to NCTE standards.
• For MAT English majors, participation in community arts and
humanities functions and documentation of integration of the arts
into lesson plans created for use in K-12 settings (EDUC 501,
592, 595, and 520) are mandatory.
English Language Arts Required Courses:
• British Authors - 2 courses - ENGL 201 and 202 or ENGL
203 and 204
• American Literature- 1 course - ENGL 215
• Public Speaking- 1 course - ENGL 205 or ENGL 206
• World Literature -2 courses - ENGL 218/520 and ENGL
219/521
• Film Studies- 1 course - ENGL 209/560
• African American Literature - ENGL 349/535
• Adolescent Literature- 1 course - ENGL 370/552
• Literary Criticism- 1 course - ENGL 407/555
• Advanced Composition- 1 course - ENGL 413/565
• Modern Grammar- 1 course - ENGL 414/553
• History of English Language- 1 course - ENGL 415/554
• Methods and Materials for English Language Arts - ENGL
595 (Required for all candidates)

Master of Arts in Teaching - Social Studies
(Grades 9-12)
Note: At least 3 of the course requirements listed below must be completed
successfully on the graduate level.
• History of World Civilization or Western Civilization -2
courses HIST 105 and HIST 106 or HIST 103 and HIST
104
• Survey of U.S. History- 2 courses- HIST 201 and HIST 202
• Introduction to Sociology- 1 course - SOCI 201
• Principles of Macroeconomics- 1 course - BADM 201
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American National Government- 1 course - PSCI 102 or
PSCI 502
Cultural Anthropology- 1 course ANTH 202 or ANTH 501
Historiography- 1 course - HIST 594
Urban Politics- 1 course - PSCI 302 or PSCI 509 or PSCI
306 or PSCI 506 or PSCI 307 or PSCI 401
World Geography- 1 course GEOG 209 or GEOG 511
History of the Non-Western World- 1 course - HIST 560
Teaching of History and Social Sciences or Instructional
Approaches to Social Sciences- 1 course - HIST 692 or PSCI
505

Accelerated Programs
Master of Arts in Teaching
Biology or Mathematics (Grades 9-12)
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Development - PSYC 500 (or
verifiable undergraduate preparation in psychology).
Biology Content Area Required Courses:
Prior to admission - Teacher candidates remove undergraduate
deficiencies in Science and plan for required graduate level program
courses in Science (Developed through undergraduate transcript
analysis with Biology content area advisor)
Expected Science Content Preparation for all Biology Teacher
Candidates:
• Behavior of Organisms and their Relationship to Social
Systems - 1 course - ANTH 201, ANTH 202, ANTH 501 or
SOCI 201, PSYC 201, PSYC 305, or PSYC 500
• Biology Survey with lab - 2 courses - BIOL 101 with BIOL
111 and BIOL 102 with BIOL 112 or BIOL 130 with BIOL
140 and BIOL 131 and BIOL 141
• Chemistry with lab - 2 courses - CHEM 103 with CHEM
113 and CHEM 104 with CHEM 114 or CHEM 151 with
CHEM 161 and CHEM 152 with CHEM 162
• Geology with lab - 1 course - EART 201
• PHYS 254 or PHYS 221 and PHYS 271 or PHYS 222 and
PHYS 272
• Introduction to Physics with lab - 1 course is required, 2 are
recommended - PHYS 203 and PHYS 253 or PHYS 204
and
• Cell Biology with lab- 1 course - BIOL 205 or BIOL 612
• Ecology with lab - 1 course - BIOL 406 or BIOL 506
• Evolution - 1 course - BIOL 208 or BIOL 601Genetics with
lab - 1 course - BIOL 204 or BIOL 308 or BIOL 508
• Anatomy/Physiology with lab - 1 course - BIOL 403 or
BIOL 317 with BIOL 327 or BIOL 318 with BIOL 328 or
BIOL 502 or BIOL 603
• Microbiology with lab - 1 course - BIOL 310 or BIOL 607
• Biology Methods - select 1 course from the following:
• BIOL 605 Laboratory Methods in Biology or BIOL
606 Field Methods in Biology or BIOL 609 Seminar in
Environmental Science
• Two other graduate level Biology courses should be chosen
if all undergraduate course requirements have been met.
Biology teacher candidates may choose from the following:
BIOL 502 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, BIOL 505
Biometry, BIOL 508 Genetics, BIOL 509 Marine Biology,
BIOL 510 Vertebrate Natural History, BIOL 512 Descriptive
Histology, BIOL 514 The Vascular Flora of South Carolina,
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BIOL 518 Ornithology, BIOL 519 Economic Botany, BIOL
526 Freshwater Biology, BIOL 531 Reproductive and
Developmental strategies, BIOL 602 Morphological Survey
of Plant Kingdoms, BIOL 603 General Physiology
Tentative Cohort Required Education and Biology Content
Course Sequence Based on Enrollment:
• A minimum of 2 Graduate level Biology courses from
transcript analysis
and
• Biology Methods – BIOL 605, 606, or 609
• EDUC 540 Integrative Foundations and Teaching in
American Education
• EDUC 541 Integrative Educational Psychology and the
Exceptional Child
• EDUC 542 Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle and
High School Content Areas through Applied Research
• EDUC 520 Internship
Field Experiences and Clinical Practice/ Internship Semester
Expectations: As is expected for all South Carolina graduate
teacher preparation programs, candidates in this program will
spend a minimum of 75 hours in school settings prior to their
internship semester participating in activities that range from
focused observation to assisting small groups to teaching whole
classes. These pre-internship experiences are an integral part
of the core education courses. During the internship semester,
teacher candidates in this program will spend 60 full days in a High
School Science setting with content area certified teachers who are
ADEPT trained.
Mathematics Content Area Required Courses:
Prior to admission - Teacher candidates remove undergraduate
deficiencies in Mathematics (Developed through undergraduate
transcript analysis with Mathematics content area advisor)
Expected undergraduate preparation:
• Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus I - MATH 131 or
equivalent
• Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus II - MATH 132 or
equivalent
• Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus III - MATH 231 or
equivalent
• Linear Algebra - MATH 240
• Fundamentals of Computing - CSCI 110
Note: Calculus I and II must be completed prior to enrolling in
any graduate mathematics class.
Tentative Cohort Required Education and Math Content Course
Sequence Based on Enrollment:
• MATH 521 Modern Geometry
• MATH 542 Probability and Statistics
• MATH 514 Methods for Middle/Secondary Mathematics
• MATH 545 Applications of Discrete Mathematics
• MATH 532 Modern Algebra
• PSYC 500 Human Growth and Development (unless
Candidate has verifiable undergraduate preparation in
Developmental Psychology)
• EDUC 540 Integrative Foundations and Teaching in
American Education
• EDUC 541 Integrative Educational Psychology and the
Exceptional Child

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EDUC 542 Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle and
High School Content Areas through Applied Research
EDUC520 Internship

Field Experiences and Clinical Practice/ Internship Semester
Expectations:
As is expected for all South Carolina graduate teacher preparation
programs, candidates in this program will spend a minimum of
75 hours in school settings prior to their internship semester
participating in activities that range from focused observation
to assisting small groups to teaching whole classes. These preinternship experiences are an integral part of the core education
courses. During the internship semester, teacher candidates in
this program will spend 60 full days in a High School Mathematics
setting with content area certified teachers who are ADEPT trained
as well as participate in a Transition to the Profession Seminar
Course during the final semester of the program.

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Middle Grades (Grades 6-8)
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Science
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Social Studies

School of Education: 843-953-5097
Teacher Education Division Coordinator:
Dr. Kathyrn Richardson Jones,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Education Advisors:
Dr. Stephenie Hewett, stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Renee Jefferson, renee.jefferson@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathryn Richardson Jones,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Dr. Tammy Graham, tammy.graham@citadel.edu
Content Area Advisors:
Biology and General Science:
Dr. Joel Gramling, joel.gramling@citadel.edu
English:
Dr. James M. Hutchisson, hutchissonj@citadel.edu
Mathematics:
Col. Stephen Cotter, scotter1@citadel.edu
Social Studies:
Dr. Joelle Neulander, joelle.newlander@citadel.edu
The Master of Arts in Teaching Middle Grades program is a joint
program offered with the College of Charleston. Candidates
who wish to enroll in this program will take half of their teacher
preparation coursework at The Citadel and the other half at the
College of Charleston.
Core Education Graduate Hours - (21 semester hours)
• Foundations of American Education (The Citadel) - EDUC
500
or Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education (CofC)EDFS 652
• Educational Research (CofC) - EDFS 635
or Data Collection and Analysis (The Citadel) - EDUC 512
• The Exceptional Child in School (The Citadel) - EDUC 514
or Introduction to Exceptional Children (CofC) - EDFS 710
• Middle Grades Organization and Curriculum (CofC) - EDEE
515
Middle Grades Practicum – (6 semester hour – Must be taken
together at the same institution)
• Educational Psychology (The Citadel) - EDUC 536
and
• Methods and Materials of Middle and High School Teaching
(The Citadel) - EDUC 501
or
• Human Growth and Development (CofC) -EDFS 654
and
• Application of Methods and Materials in a Middle Level Field
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�Grades 5-8 (CofC) - EDMG 658
Culminating Professional Experiences in Middle School
(60 continuous full days during the internship - 9 semester hours must be taken together at the same institution)
• Professional Internship (The Citadel) – EDUC 520
and
• Transition to the Profession Seminar (The Citadel) – EDUC
525
or
• Clinical Practice in Middle Grades (CofC) – EDEE 699
and
• Transition to the Profession Seminar (CofC) – EDMG 698
Middle Grades Content Preparation
This program assumes substantial undergraduate preparation. Any
of the following undergraduate content area courses not taken
prior to admission to the program are added to the candidate’s
minimum graduate hours.

English
Expected Undergraduate Content
• Adolescent Literature (1 course)
• World Literature (2 courses)
• American Literature (1 course)
• Media Studies (1 course)
• Modern English Grammar (1 course)
• Creative Writing (short story, poetry, etc.) (1 course)
Required Graduate English Courses - (12 semester hours)
• Teaching Writing in the Middle Grades (CofC)- EDMG 657
• Methods and Materials of Teaching Middle and High School
Language Arts (The Citadel)- ENGL 595
• Success in Literacy for Older Readers (CofC) - EDEE 678
• Reading: Diagnosis and Remediation (The Citadel) - EDUC
698

Mathematics
Expected Undergraduate Content
• Algebra and Trigonometry (1 course)
• Geometry (1 course)
• Probability and Statistics (1 course)
• Discrete Math (1 course)
Note: All undergraduate mathematics prerequisites must be
completed before taking The Citadel mathematics class, MATH
514.
Required Graduate Mathematics Courses - (9 semester hours)
• Introduction to Problem Solving (CofC) - SMFT 510
• Methods for Teaching Middle/Secondary Mathematics (The
Citadel) - MATH 514*
• Applications Across the Mathematics Curriculum with
Technology (CofC) SMFT 516
*All undergraduate math content courses must be completed
before taking this course.

Science
Expected Undergraduate Content
4 hours minimum in science areas other than primary preparation
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Geology
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• Physics
Required Graduate Science Courses - (9 semester hours)
• Nature of Science, Mathematics, and Science/Mathematics
Education (CofC)-EDFS 660
• Science methods course - 1 based on prior preparation and
experience (The Citadel)
o Laboratory Methods in Biology - BIOL 605
o Field Method in Biology - BIOL 606
o Seminar in Environmental Science -BIOL 609
• Recommended elective(s) to have preparation in all science
areas (CofC):
o Earth Science for Teachers - SMFF 523
o Topics in Botany for Teachers - SMFT 537
o Atomic Theory of Matter from Lucretius to Quarks SMFT 548
o Applications of Physics for Teachers: How Things Work SMFT 555
o Genetics and Molecular Biology for Teachers- SMFT 639
o Physics of Force and Motion for Teachers - SMFT 645
o Determination of Structure and Matter - SMFT 647
o Space Science for Teachers - SMFT 524

Social Studies
Expected Undergraduate Content
• World History or Western Civilization (2 courses)
• US History (2 courses)
• South Carolina History (1 course)
• Anthropology or Sociology (1 course)
• Microeconomics (1 course)
• Political Science that covers American Govt. (1 course)
Required Graduate Social Studies Courses - (9 semester hours)
• Two of the following based on transcript review: World
Geography, The American South, South Carolina History,
Historiography, and Historical Geography - GEOG 511, HIST
521, 522, 594, 693
• Teaching History and Social Sciences (The Citadel) HIST 692

�Master of Arts in Teaching in Physical
Education (Grades K-12)
Dr. Josey H. Templeton, 843-953-7952,
josey.templeton@citadel.edu
Dr. Lori H. Williams, 843-953-7954,
lori.williams@citadel.edu
Dr. Tim Bott, 843-953-7959,
tim.bott@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathryn Richardson-Jones, 843-953-3163,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Admission Requirements:
1. Contact one of the pedagogy specialists in the Department
of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science.
2. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
3. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all other
undergraduate or graduate work directly from each regionally
accredited college or university.
4. Applicants are expected to have a cumulative undergraduate
GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants with less than a 2.5
undergraduate GPA may appeal to The School of Education
Admission, Retention, and Certification Committee. The
Committee’s recommendation regarding this appeal will be
forwarded to the Dean of the School of Education for final
action.
5. Successfully complete either the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and have scores
sent to the CGC office. The test must be current within five
years of application. Minimum acceptable score for the MAT
is 396. The minimal acceptable GRE score is a combined
verbal and quantitative score of 290. Applicants who score
between 380-395 on the MAT or between 283-289 on the
GRE may apply for provisional status provided all other
requirements are met. A student admitted into provisional
status who completes 6 graduate semester hours and
maintains a 3.5 grade point ratio will be classified as a regular
degree-seeking student. Students who score 379 or below on
the MAT or 282 or below on the GRE will not be admitted.
6. Three signed letters of recommendation must be sent to the
CGC office.
7. A Program of Study completed by the applicant and his/her
MAT-PE program advisor must be submitted to the CGC
office.

Program Requirements:
This is a 42 hour graduate program, of which, at least 33 hours
must be completed at the graduate level. A maximum of twelve
(12) hours of graduate courses may be transferred to The Citadel
from other accredited colleges/universities. A maximum of nine (9)
hours of undergraduate courses may be applied to coursework in
the program. These nine hours may be substituted for three of the
following courses: HESS 505, 525, 535, and 561. To qualify, these

undergraduate courses must have been completed within the last
three years with a grade of “B” or better. This program assumes a
substantial undergraduate preparation in the proposed certification
area. It is the responsibility of the student, and a requirement of the
degree program to submit official transcripts of previous academic
work to the program advisor via the CGC office. Through a dual
advisor system that includes content and education faculty, transcripts
will be evaluated and a program of study developed for each student.
This program of study will include work in professional education
and a content field.
In addition to regular admission requirements of the CGC, each
MAT student must successfully pass the PRAXIS II Examination in
the content field in which the student seeks certification. A passing
score, using South Carolina standards, must be achieved prior to
placement in the Professional Internship.
Prior to the internship in teaching, the teacher candidate must:
- Apply for the internship no later than May 1 for the subsequent
spring internship semester and no later than October 1 for the
subsequent fall internship semester.
- Complete the teacher certification application with state-required
fees, social security card copy, and fingerprints for FBI/SLED
background check.
- Successfully complete the PRAXIS II Content Specialty Exam.
- Be cleared by the South Carolina State Department of Education.
- Successfully complete all required field experiences - a minimum
of 75 hours prior to the student teaching internship.
- Negative TB test.
- MAT interns must successfully pass Red Cross Blood Borne
Pathogens training prior to internship.
-Proof of current American Red Cross certification in First Aid and
CPR must be submitted prior to the internship.
To graduate and be recommended for certification, teacher candidates
must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and must have
successfully completed the PRAXIS II (Principles of Learning and
Teaching, Physical Education Content Knowledge) and any other
certification tests for the State of South Carolina. The candidate must
also successfully complete 60 full days during the student teaching
internship. Completion of the approved program will qualify the
student for a teaching license in physical education, grades K-12.

Prerequisites or Co-requisites:
Students must have completed these pre-requisite or co-requisite
courses (undergraduate or graduate) within the last six (6) years with
a grade of “C” or better.
• Biology (4) or Chemistry (4) or Physics (4) with laboratory;
• Health &amp; Wellness (3) or pass a departmental competency
exam;
• Human Anatomy (4) and Human Physiology (4) or Anatomy/
Physiology (8) (each course must include a laboratory);
• Adolescent Psychology (3) and Child Psychology (3)
OR
• PSYC-500 Human Growth and Development (3)

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�Course Requirements:
Transcripts will be evaluated against the following list of required
courses in physical education. Guidelines from the National
Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) are used
to determine courses that students take in either graduate or
undergraduate school. The M.A.T. in Physical Education will require
forty-two (42) hours. Each student is assigned an advisor from the
School of Education and from The Department of Health, Exercise,
&amp; Sport Science. Both advisors will examine transcripts and develop
a program of study for each student.
Required Education and Physical Education Courses - 42 hours
EDUC-536
Educational Psychology
EDUC-512
Data Collection &amp; Analysis
HESS-505
Motor Development and Motor Learning*
HESS-525
Scientific Principles of Physical Education and
Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science*
HESS-527
Content and Methods of Teaching Health
Education and Health-Related Aspects of
Physical Fitness
HESS-528
Content and Methods of Teaching Rhythmic
Activities and Movement Education
HESS-533
Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary
School Physical Education
HESS-534
Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in
Sport &amp; Physical Activity
HESS-535
History, Philosophy, and Curriculum of
Physical Education*
HESS-550
Instructional Aspects of Teaching Physical
Education
HESS-551
Content &amp; Methods of Teaching Seondary
Physical Education
HESS-561
Advanced Measurement and Evaluation in
Physical Education*
HESS-620
Professional Internship (6 hours)
The Professional Internship requires that a minimum of sixty (60) full
days be spent in the schools, and during the Professional Internship,
it will not be possible for the teacher candidate to take any additional
courses.
*Undergraduate and graduate transcripts may be evaluated for application
to coursework in the program.
Field Experiences:
Many education courses require field experiences that vary from
course to course and are related to specific course objectives. All
field experiences provide opportunities for Master’s candidates to
develop pedagogical knowledge and skills. At a minimum, teacher
candidates are expected to successfully complete 75 hours of field
experiences prior to the Professional Internship that is an additional
sixty (60) days.

Course Descriptions:
HESS-505—Motor Development and Motor Learning
Three Credit Hours
This course provides the study of appropriate learning and
development theories, and heredity and environmental factors that
influence human performance.

HESS-525—Scientific Principles of Physical Education, Health,
Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the study of effects of exercise,
physical activity, and work on various physical fitness components, as
well as analysis of the human body in motion, sports objects in motion,
and forces acting upon animate and inanimate objects/bodies.
Prerequisite: A biology, chemistry, or physics course and two human
anatomy and/or physiology courses.

HESS-527—Content &amp; Methods of Teaching School Health
Education &amp; Health-Related Aspects of Physical Fitness
Three Credit Hours
This course updates content knowledge and prepares students in
teaching styles, methodologies, and assessment techniques for health
education curricula in K-12 schools.
Prerequisite: A health and wellness course or passing a departmental
competency exam.

HESS-528—Content &amp; Methods of Teaching Rhythmic
Activities &amp; Movement Education
Three Credit Hours
This course teaches content and prepares students in teaching
methodologies for fundamental rhythmic activities and movement
education in grades K-12, including basic locomotor skills, creative
rhythmic activities, dances (traditional, folk, square, social, line),
and aerobics. Additional emphasis is placed on candidate skill
development in dance and basic gymnastics.
Prerequisite: HESS 550 or permission of the instructor.

HESS-533—Content &amp; Methods of Teaching Elementary School
Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
This course teaches content and theoretical and practical study of
teaching progressively graded programs of activities for elementary
school students, grades K-5.
Prerequisite: HESS 550 or permission of the instructor.

HESS-534—Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in Sport
&amp; Physical Activity
Three Credit Hours
This course provides the study of legal, ethical, and practical
definitions of involving people with disabilities in physical activity,
physical education, and sport settings.

HESS-535—History, Philosophy, and Curriculum of Physical
Education
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the historical and philosophical
roots of physical education and examines the degree to which
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�these influence curricular models and decisions made by K-12
practitioners.

HESS-550—Instructional Aspects of Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to discuss theories of instruction in physical
education settings including environmental arrangements, task
presentation, content development, and feedback. Practical
applications of these principles to small peer group settings using
open and closed motor skills will be included.

HESS-551—Content and Methods of Teaching Secondary
Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to develop both the pedagogical skills of
teacher candidates as well as content knowledge in teaching team and
individual/dual sports. Emphasis is placed on planning, teaching,
and evaluating physical education lessons in secondary settings.
Additional emphasis is placed on candidate skill development in
team and individual/dual sports.
Prerequisite: HESS 550 or permission of the instructor.

HESS-561—Advanced Measurement and Evaluation in Physical
Education
Three Credit Hours
Analysis and interpretations of data associated with various cognitive,
affective and psychomotor tests commonly used in physical education.
Topics include test administration, test construction, performancebased assessments, rubrics, and physical fitness and skill testing.

HESS-620—Professional Internship in Teaching
Six Credit Hours
A requirement for teacher certification, observation, and teaching
in approved schools under supervision by a college professor. Two
placements are required: one in an elementary school setting and
one in a secondary school setting. A field experience component
of a minimum of 60 days is required.
Prerequisites: Please refer to program requirements.

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�Master of Education in Educational
Leadership - Elementary or Secondary
School Administration and Supervision
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. Mary Lou Yeatts, Coordinator, Division of
Educational Leadership, marylou.yeatts@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathy Brown, brownk2@citadel.edu
Dr. Kent Murray, kent.murray@citadel.edu

Mission Statement:
The mission and goals of the Masters of Education in Educational
Leadership, Elementary School Administration and Supervision
and Secondary Administration and Supervision are to teach:
• Knowledge of human and public relations problems in
education
• New curricular developments and trends
• Skills in practical applications of educational research
• Competence in applying principles of human and group
behavior in problem situations.
• Knowledge and competencies in staff personnel
administration
• Different leadership and management styles and a clear
understanding and working knowledge of LearnerCentered Education.

Admission Requirements:
Admission is based on assessment of the following:
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC) Bond Hall, Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college or university.
3. An overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or a
2.7 ratio for the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate
credit. Applicants with less than a 2.5
undergraduate GPR may appeal to The Admission,
Retention, and Certification Committee. The
Committee’s recommendation regarding this appeal will
be forwarded to the Dean of the School of Education for
final action.
4. Official scores of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)—
minimum score accepted is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 290 or official scores of the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT)—minimum score of 396, taken
within the past five years for full admission. Candidates,
who score between 380 and 395 on the MAT or between
283 and 289 on the GRE may apply for provisional
status. Provided all other admission requirements have
been meet, candidates, admitted under this provisional
status, may enroll for only one semester of 6 hours and
maintain a 3.5 GPA in order to be classified as a degree
seeking or certification-only candidate.
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5.

6.

A copy of a valid South Carolina elementary or
secondary teaching certificate. Applicants must be in
good standing with the State Board of Education at the
time of acceptance.
A copy of a South Carolina Professional Certificate
verifying three years teaching experience. At least one
year of teaching at the appropriate level for Advanced
Level certification for which the candidate is applying
must be validated.

R 43-64 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCED LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
(A) Elementary School Principal and Supervisor
(1) Master’s degree
(2) Valid South Carolina Educator’s Professional
Certificate at the elementary level
(3) Minimum qualifying score(s) on the area
examinations required by the State Board of
Education
(4) Verification of three years teaching experience,
including at least one year of teaching in grades
pre-K-8
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved by
the State Board of Education for the training of
elementary principals and supervisors
South Carolina Educator Certification Manual, p. 62 (Revised
August 2008)
R 43-64 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCED LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
(B) Secondary School Principal and Supervisor
(1) Master’s degree
(2) Valid South Carolina Educator’s Professional
Certificate at the secondary level
(3) Minimum qualifying score(s) on the area
examinations required by the State Board of
Education
(4) Verification of three years teaching experience,
including at least one year of teaching in grades
7-12
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved by
the State Board of Education for the training of
secondary principals and supervisors
South Carolina Educator Certification Manual, p. 62 (Revised
August 2008)
Note: Courses taken prior to official admission or courses
taken through other programs do not count toward the School
Administration and Supervision program/degree without written
approval from the School of Education’s Dean.

�Admission Requirements for South Carolina
Certification Only:
Applicants who hold a valid SC teaching certificate and a
master’s degree with a minimum 3.25 GPA in a different area of
professional education but wish to add administration certification
must provide the following admission materials:
1.

An application form, along with appropriate nonrefundable application fee, must be returned to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC) Bond Hall, Room 101.
2. An official transcript directly from each regionally
accredited college or university attended - Bachelor’s
through Master’s degree.
3. A copy of valid South Carolina teaching certificate.
4. Official scores of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)—
minimum score accepted is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 290 or official scores of the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT)—minimum score of 396, taken
within the past five years for full admission. Candidates,
who score between 380 and 395 on the MAT or between
283 and 289 on the GRE may apply for provisional
status. Provided all other admission requirements have
been meet, candidates, admitted under this provisional
status, may enroll for only one semester of 6 hours and
maintain a 3.5 GPA in order to be classified as a degree
seeking or certification-only candidate.
5. A copy of a South Carolina Professional Certificate
verifying three years teaching experience. At least one
year of teaching at the appropriate level for Advanced
Level certification for which the candidate is applying
must be validated.
R 43-64 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCED LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
(A) Elementary School Principal and Supervisor
(1) Master’s degree
(2) Valid South Carolina Educator’s Professional
Certificate at the elementary level
(3) Minimum qualifying score(s) on the area
examinations required by the State Board of
Education
(4) Verification of three years teaching experience,
including at least one year of teaching in grades
pre-K-8
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved by
the State Board of Education for the training of
elementary principals and supervisors
South Carolina Educator Certification Manual, p. 62 (Revised
August 2008)
R 43-64 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCED LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
(B) Secondary School Principal and Supervisor
(1) Master’s degree
(2) Valid South Carolina Educator’s Professional
Certificate at the secondary level
(3) Minimum qualifying score(s) on the area
examinations required by the State Board of

Education
(4) Verification of three years teaching experience,
including at least one year of teaching in grades
7-12
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved by
the State Board of Education for the training of
secondary principals and supervisors
South Carolina Educator Certification Manual, p. 62 (Revised
August 2008)
Note: Courses taken prior to official admission or courses
taken through other programs do not count toward the School
Administration and Supervision program/degree without written
approval from the Dean, School of Education.

Program Requirements:
A total of 39 semester hours must be completed for the M.Ed. in
Educational Leadership. In addition to completing all courses,
candidates applying for certification as an administrator must:
1. Present a minimum qualifying score on the PRAXIS,
South Carolina’s Supervision and Administration
Examination, prior to enrolling in an internship.
2. Present a Valid South Carolina Teaching Certificate that
posts three years teaching experience including at least
one year of teaching at the certification level requested.
3. Complete Program Audit.
4. Complete required courses, 33 hours and two internships
(EDUC 661 and EDUC 662 or EDUC 663 and EDUC
664), six hours (9-12 internship hours per week over a sixmonth period) for a total of 39 credit hours. Candidates
for administrative internships must:
(a) Complete 27 credit hours prior to submitting an
internship application for faculty review.
(b) Earn a passing score on the PRAXIS, South
Carolina’s Supervision and Administration
Examination.
(c) Meet with advisor to review request for admission to
an internship
(d) Apply in person or via fax to CGC to register for an
internship
Applicants for fall administrative internships should file
an application with their advisor no later than August
1 of the preceding semester. Applicants for spring
administrative internships should file an application with
their advisor no later than December 1 of the preceding
semester. Applicants for summer administrative
internships should file an application with their advisor
no later than March 1 of the preceding semester. In
order to register for internships, authorized applications
must be on file in the CGC office, along with the valid
South Carolina state administrator’s examination score.
*Proviso—Candidates filing applications and applying for
administrative internships after the December, March,
and August deadlines cannot be guaranteed enrollment.

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�M.Ed. Required Program:
Note: Maximum course load is (6) hours.
1. Core requirements—9 semester hours
All core requirements must be completed prior to or concurrently with
registration for any other courses.
EDUC 512 Data Collection and Analysis
EDUC 514 The Exceptional Child in the School
EDUC 522 Critical Educational Issues in a Multicultural
Society
2. Professional Requirements—30 semester hours
EDUC 524 Techniques of School Supervision
EDUC 527 Finance and Business Management
EDUC 528 School Administration
EDUC 529 Emerging Technologies for School Administration
EDUC 531 Principles of Elementary Curriculum
Development or
EDUC 532 Principles of Middle or High Curriculum
Development
EDUC 601 School Law
EDUC 602 Staff Personnel Administration
EDUC 616 Political Process of Public Education
EDUC 661 Internship in Elementary Administration or
EDUC 663 Internship in Middle or High Administration
EDUC 662 Internship in Elementary Administration or
EDUC 664 Internship in Middle or High Administration

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Certification-Only Required Program:
1. Professional Requirements - 30 semester hours
EDUC 524 Techniques of School Supervision
EDUC 527 Finance and Business Management
EDUC 528 School Administration
EDUC 529 Emerging Technologies for School Administration
EDUC 531 Principles of Elementary Curriculum
Development or
EDUC 532 Principles of Middle or High Curriculum
Development EDUC 601 School Law
EDUC 602 Staff Personnel Administration
EDUC 616 Political Prccess of Public Education
EDUC 661 Internship in Elementary Administration or
EDUC 663 Internship in Middle or High Administration
EDUC 662 Internship in Elementary Administration or
EDUC 664 Internship in Middle or High Administration

�Specialist in Educational Leadership School Superintendent
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. Mary Lou Yeatts, Coordinator, Division of
Educational Leadership, marylou.yeatts@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathy Brown, brownk2@citadel.edu
Dr. Kent Murray, kent.murray@citadel.edu
The Specialist in Educational Leadership (Ed.S.) Degree is an
advanced graduate degree between the Master’s and Doctoral
degrees. In accordance with South Carolina Certification
Regulations, The Citadel offers an Ed.S. major that prepares
candidates for certification at the superintendent’s level.

Admission Requirements:
Admission to the Specialist in Educational Leadership Program is
based on assessment of the following:
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with the appropriate non-refundable application fee, to
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) office, Bond Hall
Room 101.
2. All official transcripts directly from each regionally
accredited college or university attended (including a
Master’s Degree or Certification-only in administration)
with a minimum 3.25 grade point average.
3. A South Carolina State Professional Certificate with
school administrator endorsement and two years in an
administrative position equivalent to assistant principal
or higher in education.
4. A South Carolina Professional Teaching certificate that
is valid and three years teaching experience and two
years as a school or district administrator, post secondary
administrator, or school business administrator.
5. Official scores of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
miniumum score accepted is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 290 or official scores of the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT) minimum score of 396, taken
within the past five years.
a. No Provisional Status granted.
b. Regular admission is granted upon completion of
CGC requirements and respective program requirements
including completion of review by the department.
R 43-64 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCE LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
(C) District Superintendent
(1) Master’s degree
(2) Valid South Carolina Teaching or Professional
Certificate at the elementary, middle or
secondary level
(3) Minimum of qualifying score(s) on the area
examination(s) required by the State Board of
Education
(4) Verification of a total of three years experience
as a pre-K-12 or post-secondary teacher or

two years as a school or school district
administrator, post secondary administrator, or
school business administrator
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved
by the State Board of Education for the
training of school superintendents
South Carolina Educator Certification Manual, p. 63 (Revised
August 2008)
Note: Specialist in Educational Leadership courses taken prior
to official program admission will not count toward the degree
without written approval from the School of Education.

Transfer Credit:
Six credit hours of graduate courses, which are appropriate
for the major in Educational Leadership, may be approved for
transfer from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
Transfer courses must be no older than 6 years from the first
semester of degree work taken at The Citadel. All additional
courses must be taken at The Citadel.

Program Requirements:
A total of 33 semester hours must be completed for the Specialist
in Educational Leadership. In addition to the general goals of
the school’s graduate program, the objectives of the Specialist in
Education degree are knowledge of school law, curricular trends,
school building trends, and program budgeting: skill in using
various techniques for goal setting and problem diagnosis in such
areas as instructional programs, staff development, and community
relations; skill in decision-making and in evaluating decisions on
the basis of subsequent information; knowledge of research in
administration, curriculum, human development and staffing;
performance behavior in a job setting; knowledge of the role of
the school in modern America and the multicultural currents
influencing the school; knowledge and skills for performing
in a political setting; and, a clear understanding and working
knowledge of Principled Educational Leaders. A student, who
applies for certification as a school district administrator, must
meet the following:
1. A minimum qualifying score on the state administrator’s
examination prior to entrance into the internship.
2. Three years teaching experience.
3. Program Audit showing completion of 33 credit hours:
a. Required courses, 27 credit hours
b. Two internships, EDUC 632 and EDUC 633, (9-12
internship hours per week over a six-month period), six
credit hours
Candidates for administrative internships must:
(a) Complete 21 credit hours prior to submitting an internship
application for faculty review.
(b) Earn a passing score on the PRAXIS, South Carolina’s
Supervision and Administration Examination.
(c) Meet with advisor to review request for admission to an
internship.
(d) Apply in person to CGC to register for an internship.
Applicants for spring administrative internships should file and
application with their advisor no later than December 1 of the
preceding semester. Applicants for fall administrative internships
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�should file an application with their advisor no later than August 1
of the preceding semester. Applicants for summer administrative
internships should file an application with their advisor no later
than March 1 of the preceding semester. In order to register for
internships, authorized applications must be on file in the CGC
office, along with the valid South Carolina state administrator’s
examination score.
*Proviso—Candidates filing applications and applying for
administrative internships after the December, March, and August
deadlines cannot be guaranteed enrollment.

Required Program:
1.Professional Requirements – 33 semester hours
EDUC 535 Organizational Theory and Behavior
EDUC 598 Curriculum Project (Prerequisite EDUC 531/532)
EDUC 600 Professional Negotiations
EDUC 603 School Plant Seminar
EDUC 606 Superintendency and School Organization
EDUC 610 Seminar on School Improvement
EDUC 612 Seminar in School Law (Prerequisite EDUC 601)
EDUC 614 Seminar in Educational Administration
EDUC 619 Assessment of School Programs
EDUC 632 Internship in Superintendency
EDUC 633 Internship in Superintendency
Total hours = 33 (beyond the master’s degree)
*If EDUC 529, EDUC 531/532 or EDUC 616 were not taken in
a master’s program, the appropriate course must be taken as a
requirement of the Ed. S.

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�Master of Education in Counselor
Education (Elementary or Secondary and
Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling)
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. George T. Williams, 843-953-2205
Coordinator of Counselor Education Programs
williamsg@citadel.edu
Dr. Guy Ilagan, 843-953-7087
gilagan@citadel.edu
Dr. Aaron H. Oberman, 843-953-7123
aaron.oberman@citadel.edu
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related
Educational Programs (CACREP) granted accreditation in July
2005, effective until October 31, 2013, to the School Counseling
Programs which offer Master of Education degrees in Counselor
Education.

Mission Statement:
The mission of the Counselor Education Programs at The Citadel is
to prepare elementary and secondary school counselors and college
student affairs specialists to have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions
to be principled educational leaders who are knowledgeable, reflective,
and ethical professionals who are committed to the provision of
an educational environment focused toward a learner-centered
education.
The Division of Counselor Education offers six program options
including: MEd in Elementary School Counseling, MEd in Secondary
School Counseling, Elementary School Counseling Certification
only, Secondary School Counseling Certification only, MEd in
Student Affairs and College Counseling, and a Graduate Certificate
in Student Affairs.

Program Objectives:
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3.

4.
5.

Reflect current knowledge and positions from lay and
professional groups concerning the counseling and
human development needs of a pluralistic society;
Reflect the present and projected needs of a pluralistic
society for which specialized counseling and human
development activities have been developed;
Reflect input from all persons involved in the conduct
of the program, including program faculty, current and
former students, and personnel in cooperating agencies;
Are directly related to program activities; and
Are written so that they can be assessed.

Graduates of the Counselor Education Programs are expected to
possess:
• An understanding of counseling as an intervention that
contributes to the ability of individuals to respond
effectively to developmental issues and tasks;
• An understanding of leadership for learner-centered

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education as a conceptual framework;
An understanding of the counseling process;
An ability to integrate theory and research into practice;
A commitment to preventive, developmental approaches
as the keystone of school counselor identity and practice;
An understanding of how historical, philosophical, and
political influences have shaped and affected the
development of counseling practice;
Effective oral and written communication skills;
Skills to work in a rapidly changing and diverse society
including differences as gender, age, socioeconomic
status, ethnicity, race, and religion;
Skills required to work effectively with students’ parents,
teachers, school staff, and the community;
An ability to assist clients in responding to stresses
and crises generated by changes in family, personal
relationships, the school, and the community;
Skills needed to effectively use technology;
Leadership qualities in education at the local, state,
regional, and national levels;
A commitment to lifelong personal and professional
development; and
An ability to model the highest professional and ethical
standards through counseling, guidance, research, and
service.

The School Counseling Programs have also been designed to produce
graduates who are able to demonstrate the competencies identified in
The South Carolina System for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating
Professional Teaching (ADEPT) Performance Dimensions (PDs)
for School Guidance Counselors (October 2003) as they relate to
“Comprehensive Developmental Guidance and Counseling” that
include:

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PD1: Long-Range Planning

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PD3: Development and Use of Assessments

PD2: Short-Range Planning of Guidance and
Counseling Activities
PD4: Providing Guidance and Counseling Services
PD5: Providing Consultation Services
PD6: Coordinating Guidance and Counseling Services
PD7: Professional Responsibilities

Students in both the elementary and secondary school counseling
programs complete both a School of Education Core and Counselor
Education Core (refer to Division of Counselor Education Handbook
online at http://www.citadel.edu/education/academic_programs/
counseling.html) for a total of 51 credit hours.
Students enrolled in the Master of Education in Counselor Education
with a concentration in Student Affairs and College Counseling
degree program complete Student Affairs and College Counseling
Core and College Counselor Education Courses for a total of 48
credit hours.
Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs
complete only four courses (EDUC-537, EDUC-538, EDUC-539,
and EDUC-613) focusing on the areas of student services, student
development, historical and contemporary aspects of higher education,
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�and administration. Students have the option to complete
course EDUC-634—Practicum in Student Affairs and College
Counseling. These five courses are also required of the MEd in
Student Affairs and College Counseling degree program. However,
students considering applying to the MEd in Student Affairs and
College Counseling program will need to meet the admissions
requirements before being accepted into the program. (See page 111
for details).

Admission Requirements:
Applicants from diverse academic, social, and cultural backgrounds
committed to advancing the profession of school counseling
are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not meet a specific
requirement (e.g., GPA), but show strength in other requirements will
be considered on an individual basis. Admission is not based on any
single factor, but on a composite assessment of the following:
1.

2.

3.
4.
5.

6.

7.
8.

Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college or university.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 for the last 60 sequential units
completed.
Official scores of the Graduate Record Examination or the
Miller Analogies Test taken within the last five years.*
Three signed letters of reference, at least two of which
should be from instructors or supervisors who will assess a
prospective student’s academic ability and/or potential for
effectiveness in the field.
A detailed personal statement (1,500 - 3,000 words)
which informs the faculty about the applicant’s personal
and educational background, strengths and weaknesses,
understanding of and motivation and suitability for entering
into the counseling profession, and long-term professional
goals. This statement is very important because it enables the
faculty to make informed decisions regarding admission.
A personal group admissions interview with an Academic
Review Board to assess personal and professional readiness
and satisfactory completion of requirements.
Completed Admissions Questionnaire (http://www.citadel.
edu/graduatecollege/forms)

* The minimum acceptable score for all degree programs is a score
of 396 on the MAT or 290 on the GRE (or 900 prior to 2012).
Students who score between 380 and 395 on the MAT or 281-289
(or 750-899 prior to 2012) on the GRE may apply for provisional
status. Provided all other admission requirements have been meet,
candidates, admitted under this provisional status, may enroll for
only one semester of 6 hours and maintain a 3.5 GPA in order to
be classified as a degree seeking or certification-only candidate.
Applicants should provide all of the above materials to The Citadel
Graduate College, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC
29409-6250. The application deadlines are:
• June 1st for fall admission
• October 1st for spring admission
• March 1st for summer admission
The formal application in School Counseling or Student Affairs
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and College Counseling at The Citadel is procured from the
office of The Citadel Graduate College, located in Bond Hall 101
or online at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege. The telephone
number is (843) 953-5089.
All successful applicants are initially admitted in a “conditionally
classified” status. Admitted students will receive a letter from The
Citadel Graduate College. It is the student’s responsibility to meet
with a faculty advisor early in the first term to begin preparing an
official study plan. Prior to meeting with an advisor, each student
should become familiar with the current applicable semester’s
class schedule, The Citadel Graduate College catalog, and the
Division of Counselor Education Handbook. Students are also
required to attend Counselor Education Town Hall Gatherings
each semester. An official study plan is submitted after the
student has successfully completed the three courses, EDUC 514
(School Counseling) or 622 (Student Affairs), EDUC 515 (School
Counseling) or 537 (Student Affairs), and EDUC 551 and the
student has made adequate personal, academic and professional
progress during the three designated courses for the Academic
Review Board to grant “Unconditional” or “fully classified” status.
NOTE: Coursework taken prior to official program admission
or coursework taken in other programs does not count toward
the school counseling program/degree without written approval
from the faculty advisor and the Dean of the School of Education.
Students who hold full-time employment shall not register for more
than 6 semester hours in any given term.
Effective summer 2007, all school counseling students (i.e., degree
seeking and certification only seeking) must purchase a LiveText
account at The Citadel’s Bookstore. LiveText makes it possible for
school counseling students to have secure access to their portfolios
and other materials. Through LiveText, faculty members and
administrators collect data, generate reports from the data, and use
this information to make informed program and unit decisions.

Admission Requirements for Certification Only:
Applicants who hold a master’s degree in another area of professional
education or counseling, but wish to add school counseling
certification (elementary or secondary), must provide the same
admission materials.

Transfer of Credits:
Counselor Education M.Ed. degree applicants may transfer a
maximum of 12 credit hours of graduate coursework taken at other
regionally accredited institutions. Coursework accepted for transfer
must be parallel course work within the Counselor Education
programs at The Citadel. Transfer of credit is not acceptable for the
following Citadel courses: EDUC 515, 552, or 624. Transfer of credit
approval must be documented in writing by the faculty advisor and
the Dean of the School of Education.

School Counseling Program Requirements:
Students in either elementary or secondary school counseling pro-

�gram complete both a School of Education core and a Counseling
core for a total of 51 credit hours. Part of the coursework includes a
600 clock-hour internship (internship I and II) in either elementary
(K-8) or secondary (6-12) school counseling settings. Students are
required to earn a minimum score of 550 on the PRAXIS II test
for guidance and counseling prior to enrolling in the practicum
(EDUC 629). This must be on file at The Citadel Graduate College.
Once students finish nine (9) credit hours of graduate study in the
program, including the three courses, EDUC 514, EDUC 515, and
EDUC 551, they must meet with a faculty advisor and complete an
official study plan. The faculty advisor, in consultation with other
school counseling faculty, reviews the study plan and determines
whether the student has made adequate personal, academic, and
professional progress during the three designated courses, totaling
nine (9) credit hours. “Unconditional” or “fully classified” status
is then given by the Academic Review Board. (Refer to Appendix
in Division of Counselor Education Handbook, for “Counselor
Education Student Evaluation Form.”)
The study plan specifies required courses for the M.Ed. degree. A
schedule for completion of the courses is devised at this time. The
study plan takes into account the prerequisites and sequencing of
coursework to meet a student’s degree objective.

all course requirements within a 6-year period from the date of initial
enrollment. It is a student’s responsibility to initiate meeting with a
faculty advisor to modify a study plan schedule and to have any changes
documented in writing with the faculty advisor’s signature.
Students are required to take the Counselor Preparation
Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) during the beginning of the
semester while enrolled in the Internship I course (i.e., EDUC-650
and EDUC-651). Students enrolled in Internships I for Student
Affairs and College Counseling (i.e., EDUC 655) are not required to
take the CPCE. However, students considering becoming a Licensed
Professional Counselor (LPC) are encouraged to take the CPCE and
earn a passing score determined by The Citadel Counselor Education
program norms.
Elementary and Secondary School Counseling students are required
to present their professional electronic portfolio at the end-of-thesemester Counselor Education Professional Portfolio Presentation
Day(s) prior to completion of the Internship II course (i.e., EDUC-652
and EDUC-653). Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling students
present their portfolios during their last semester in the program.

Elementary and Secondary School Counseling
Curriculum (51 Credit Hours):

Field Experience Requirements:

Based upon these objectives, 51 semester hours of study for Elementary
and Secondary School Counseling are offered as follows:

Counselor Education students must formally request permission
from the faculty advisor to enroll in a practicum or internship. This
request is submitted in the form of an application for field experience
which must be completed during the term prior to that in which the
field experience is sought. The coordinator of the field experiences
must approve all field experience applications, which are due by the
last Friday in September for spring placements and the last Friday in
January for fall placements.

School of Education Core - 12 Credit Hours
PSYC 500
Human Growth and Development (3 credit
hours)
EDUC 500
Foundations of American Education
EDUC 514
The Exceptional Child in the Schools (3 credit
hours)
EDUC 522
Critical Educational Issues in a Multicultural
Society

Practicum is the first extended field experience. Students are placed in
a school site and work under the supervision of a site supervisor as well
as The Citadel instructor. Students are required to spend a minimum
of 100 clock-hours in a public school setting as well as attend weekly
seminars with other practicum students and The Citadel instructor.
Additionally, the PRAXIS II test score for guidance and counseling
must be on file at the office for The Citadel Graduate College prior
to application for a practicum placement.

Elementary and Secondary School Counselor Education Core - 36
Credit Hours

Counselor Education students must complete all coursework before
placement in an internship setting. Students will be required to
spend a minimum of 600 supervised hours in a school setting for
internship. The focus of the internship is on experiences that involve
the full scope of the school counselor’s role and function. Interns
are expected to continue the development of skills in individual and
group intervention, participate in classroom guidance, assessment,
scheduling, records and other activities that, while not specifically
counseling-related, are necessary to support the school counseling and
guidance program. Interns are supervised primarily by the field site
supervisor, with supervision by The Citadel instructor as well.

Requirements for Graduation:
Students pursuing M.Ed. degrees in School Counseling must complete

A. Foundations - 18 Credit Hour
EDUC 515
Introduction to the Counseling Profession (3 credit
hours)
EDUC 521
Program Planning, Management, and Evaluation
in School Counseling (3 credit hours)
EDUC 550
Career Counseling and Development (3 credit
hours)
EDUC 551
Counseling Theories and Practice (3 credit hours)
EDUC 552
Group Counseling (3 credit hours)
EDUC 561
Counseling Diverse Populations (3 credit hours)
B. Research/Appraisal - 6 Credit Hours
EDUC 512*
Data Collection and Analysis (3 credit hours)
EDUC 549*
Applied Measurement Techniques (3 credit
hours)
*Students are expectecd to complete at least one of these two
courses in the first 18 hours of the program.
C. Helping Relationships - 12 Credit Hours
EDUC 624
Basic Counseling Skills
(3 credit hours)
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�EDUC 629
EDUC 650*
and
EDUC 652
OR
EDUC 651*
and
EDUC 653

Practicum in School Counseling (3 credit hours)
Elementary School Counseling Internship I (3 credit
hours)
Elementary School Counseling Internship II (3
credit hours)
Secondary School Counseling Internship I (3 credit
hours)
Secondary School Counseling Internship II (3 credit
hours)

D. Elective - 3 Credit Hours
Approval of the 3 credit hour course elective must
be documented by the student’s faculty advisor.
*The internship (i.e., Internship I and II) in school counseling consists
of 16 weeks of full-time placement and a total of 600 clock hours.
Internships may be arranged with the faculty advisor to be completed
during two sequential academic semesters. Students choosing to
complete an internship in one semester, register for both Internship
I and II (i.e., either EDUC 650 and EDUC 652 or EDUC 651
and EDUC 653) while students completing an internship in two
semesters, first register for Internship I one semester and Internship
II the following semester.

Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling Curriculum
(48 Credit Hours):
The Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling Curriculum is based
on 48 credit hours of study as follows. Individuals interested in
pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs can refer to
page 111.
Student Affairs and College Counseling Core - 15 Credit Hours
EDUC 537
Student Development Services in Higher
Education
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 538
Theories of Student Development in Higher
Education
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 539
Higher Education Administration
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 613
Foundations of American Higher Education
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 622
Critical Multicultural Issues in Higher
Education
(3 credit hours)
College Counselor Education Courses - 33 Credit Hours
A. Foundations - 15 Credit Hours
EDUC 550
Career Counseling and Development
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 551
Counseling Theories and Practice
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 552
Group Counseling (3 credit hours)
EDUC 561
Counseling Diverse Populations (3 credit hours)
EDUC 562
Legal &amp; Ethical Leadership Issues in Education
(3 credit hours)
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B. Research/Appraisal - 6 Credit Hours
EDUC 512*
Data Collection and Analysis
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 549*
Applied Measurement Techniques
(3 credit hours)
*Students are expected to complete at least one of these two
courses in the first 18 hours of the program.
C. Helping Relationships - 12 Credit Hours
EDUC 624
Basic Counseling Skills (3 credit hours)
EDUC 634
Practicum in Student Affairs and College
Counseling (3 credit hours)
EDUC 655**
Internship I in Student Affairs and College
Counseling (3 credit hours)
EDUC 656**
Internship II in Student Affairs and College
Counseling (3 credit hours)
** The internship in Student Affairs consists of 16 weeks of
full-time placements and a total of 600 clock hours. Internships
may be arranged with the faculty advisor to be completed during
two sequential academic semesters or both courses may be taken
concurrently in one semester.
Four Additional Courses for Seeking Licensed Professional
Counselor (LPC) - 12 Credit Hours
EDUC ____
Elective approved by faculty advisor
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 567
Assessment of Abnormal
Behavior (3 credit hours)
EDUC 568
DSM-IV-TR (3 credit hours)
PSYC 500
Human Growth and Development
(3 credit hours)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
School Counseling students completing the program meet the
majority of curriculum requirements through the South Carolina
Board of Examiners for the Licensure of Professional Counselors,
Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists
for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and for certification as
a National Certified Counselor (NCC) by the National Board for
Certified Counselors (NBCC). Requirements for LPC and NCC
include additional graduate coursework in psychopathology and
assessment and treatment of psychopathology, an additional 1500
clinical hours (including 150 supervision hours) over a two year
period, approved supervision, and successful performance on the
National Counselor Examination for licensure and certification. The
Citadel School of Education offers two courses during the summer
that meet the psychopathology and assessment and treatment of
psychopathology course requirements: These courses are EDUC 568:
DSM-IV-TR (diagnosis) and EDUC-567: Assessment of Abnormal
Behavior (assessment and treatment of psychopathology).

Division of Counselor Education Handbook
All prospective and enrolled School Counseling and College
Student Affairs Specialists students are expected to read the
latest edition of The Citadel, School of Education, Division of
Counselor Education Handbook online at: http://www.citadel.
edu/counselor.html under “Program Information.”

�Master of Education in Literacy
Education
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. Jennifer L. Altieri, 843-953-3162
jennifer.altieri@citadel.edu
Dr. Stephenie M. Hewett, 843-953-5019
stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Dan Ouzts, 843-953-5201
dan.ouzts@citadel.edu
Mission Statement:
Through quality field experiences and a strong theoretical
foundation, candidates who pursue this degree develop a
comprehensive knowledge of the field of literacy education. This
understanding parallels the school’s vision of creating “principled
educational leaders who are knowledgeable, reflective, and ethical
professionals.”
The general goals and objectives of the program are:
1. A knowledge and mastery of all aspects of the literacy
process;
2. A knowledge of those skills necessary to select,
administer, and interpret informal and formal
assessments used to examine children’s and adolescents
literacy strengths and weaknesses;
3. A knowledge of the abilities and skills which enhance
a wholesome teacher- student-parent relationship in
working with students identified as at-risk readers in
order to develop a case study;
4. A knowledge of those skills necessary to recognize and
accommodate for individual differences in literacy
instruction;
5. A knowledge of how to plan, supervise, and enhance
programs as a reading consultant;
6. A knowledge of and ability to demonstrate effective
literacy instructional strategies;
7. A knowledge of communicating information about
literacy;
8. A knowledge of the relationship of literacy skills to
subject-matter content areas;
9. A knowledge of significant research conducted in literacy
education; and
10. A knowledge of a broad range of children’s and
adolescent literature and how to incorporate this
literature into the classroom.
11. A knowledge of how to effectively support and mentor
educators and serve as a literacy leader.

Admission Requirements:
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5.

6.

Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall room 101.
Applicants must have a 2.50 overall undergraduate grade
point average in order to be accepted into the Master of
Education in Literacy Education program. Applicants
with less than a 2.5 undergraduate GPR may appeal to
The Admission, Retention, and Certification Committee.
The Committee’s recommendation regarding this appeal
will be forwarded to the Dean of the School of Education
for final action.
An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college or university.
Submit a valid teaching certificate issued by South
Carolina or another state.
The minimum acceptable score is a score of 396 on the
MAT or 290 on the GRE (Current within five years of
application). Candidates who score between 380 and
395 on the MAT or 283-289 on the GRE may apply
for provisional status provided all other requirements
are complete. After enrolling for one semester under
provisional status, completing 6 hours and earning a 3.50
GPA, the candidate will be considered as regular degree
seeking.
Candidate must be in good standing with the State Board
of Education at the time of acceptance.

Note: Course work taken prior to official program admission
or course work taken in other programs does not count toward
the Master of Education in Literacy Education program/degree
without written approval from the faculty advisor and the Dean.

Program Requirements:
The Master of Education in Literacy Education is a 36-hour
program, consisting of 2 professional core requirements and 10
literacy courses. A program of study which details the degree
requirements is completed by the student and the advisor. The
candidate for the Master of Education in Literacy Education
degree must satisfactorily complete the Praxis II, exam number
0204: Teaching Reading. Additionally, candidates will be required
to complete a program completion portfolio prior to graduation.
Recommendation and verification for certification are completed
by the School of Education upon graduation and a passing score
on the Praxis II.
Recommendation for certification as Literacy Teacher in South
Carolina requires two years teaching experience. Recommendation
for certification as Literacy Coach in South Carolina requires
five years teaching experience. Upon completion of coursework,
a satisfactory score on the Praxis II, and the requisite years of
teaching experiences, a candidate completing the MEd in Literacy
Education is recommended for certification as both Literacy
Teacher and Literacy Coach provided the candidate already
possesses a valid teaching certificate in the state of South Carolina.

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�Required Program:
All courses must be taken in sequence as laid out in the program
of study.
Professional Core Requirements-6 semester hours
EDUC-536 Educational Psychology
And select one course from the following:
EDUC-512 Data Collection and Analysis
EDUC-549 Applied Measurement Techniques
Professional Educational Specialization-30 semester hours
EDUC-570 Developing Literacy Knowledge with At Risk
Readers
EDUC-588 Developing Literacy Skills PreK-Grade 5
EDUC-589 Methods and Materials for Developing
Literacy Skills
EDUC-590 Literacy Assessment and Instruction
EDUC-591 Practicum in Literacy Education
EDUC-592 Teaching Reading in the Middle and High School
Content Areas
EDUC-594 Internship in Literacy Education
EDUC-608 Literature for Children and Adolescents
EDUC-642 Coaching in Literacy Education
EDUC-643 Action Research in Literacy Coaching

Course Descriptions:
EDUC-500—Foundations of American Education
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the historical, political,
sociological, and philosophical foundations of education. Emphasis
is on the complex relationship between society and school. Issues
regarding race, class, gender, and culture within the educational system
are addressed in the context of fostering educational opportunity and
ameliorating inequalities. An historical context also is established
which allows for critical examination of events, individuals, and ideas
that have influenced the development of education in the United
States. Through an integration of knowledge in the foundations
of education, the course prepares reflective decision-makers who
can critically examine various schools of philosophical thought and
political issues related to education.

EDUC-501—Methods and Materials of Middle and High School
Teaching
Three Credit Hours
Study of the aims, methods, and materials employed in middle &amp; high
schools; organization of subject matter; motivation and direction of
learning; development of attitudes, appreciations, and ideas; classroom
presentation of formal materials; conducting informal activities;
provision for individual differences; measurement of educational
outcomes; and enhancement of personal and professional growth. The
focus of the course is the application of the learner-centered conceptual
base in the process of teaching their discipline specialty. A. English; B.
Biology; C. Social Studies; D. Mathematics. A passing score on the
PRAXIS II must be achieved upon completion of this class.

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EDUC-504—Teaching in the Middle School
Three Credit Hours
This course surveys the current practices in middle schools in terms of
objectives, methods, and materials. The student is involved in practical
application of these practices as they relate to the organization of
subject matter, the motivation of pupils, the achievement of learning
outcomes, and the evaluation of learning experiences.

EDUC-505—Individual Instruction
Three Credit Hours
Emphasis upon current approaches and strategies utilized in the
individualized programs in the classrooms. Management systems
essential to individualized instruction will be emphasized.

EDUC-508—Remedial Strategies in Reading and Language
Arts
Three Credit Hours
A course for practicing educators which analyzes varying strategies for
helping the problem learner primarily in the literacy areas of reading
and the language arts. The course covers techniques at all grade levels
and reviews the literature as to teaching effectiveness. Case studies
are required.

EDUC-512—Data Collection and Analysis
Three Credit Hours
Coursework designed to introduce the graduate student to quantitative
methods to include construction of assessment instruments, analysis,
and interpretation of quantitative data. Students will be required
to develop minimum competence in use of microcomputers for
descriptive statistical analyses and word processing. Emphasis will be
placed on the development of skills in critical analysis of literature
relating to effective schools. This ability to analyze research data should
result in improved by professional performance.

EDUC-514—The Exceptional Child in the School
Three Credit Hours
Coursework is designed as an introduction for students with
little or no background or experience in special education, and is
appropriate for students from various fields as well as for those who
anticipate further study and future careers in special education. An
interdisciplinary approach is used in the study of learning and behavior
characteristics of exceptional children and youth. There is a focus on
cause, identification, and educational and community programs for
exceptional individuals.

EDUC-515—Introduction to the Counseling Profession
Three Credit Hours
Overview and orientation to counseling profession including history,
roles, functions, settings, specialties, organizations, credentialing,
ethical, legal, and professional issues.

EDUC-516—Research Design
Three Credit Hours
Research Design is intended for those students who will be
conducting and producing research studies. The course examines
the various descriptive and experimental models for data analysis (in
the behavioral sciences), with emphasis placed on the fundamentals
of planning and inferential statistical techniques.

�Prerequisite: EDUC-517 or equivalent.

EDUC-517—Statistics in Education and Psychology
Three Credit Hours
A course to provide skill in treatment of research data including
descriptive and inferential statistics. Some experience with analysis of
published statistical research in the fields of education and psychology
will be provided.

EDUC-520—Professional Internship
Six Credit Hours
A supervised clinical teaching experience conducted in a public
school. This is a full-time, entire semester internship. Each student
also attends evening seminars. This last course in the MAT sequence
requires an Application: for fall semester, April 1, for spring, October
1. Application forms are available in the Department of Education.
Prerequisite: all other program of studies requirements. Passing scores
on the PRAXIS II specialty area examinations are required before
enrollment in this course.

EDUC-521—Program Planning, Management, and
Evaluation in School Counseling
Three Credit Hours
The purpose of the course is to prepare school counselors to work
within elementary and secondary school systems. A model for
planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive
guidance and counseling program with emphasis on student
development and competencies will be presented. The school
guidance counselor’s role and function will be discussed as a balance
of responsive services, systems support, individual planning, and
guidance curriculum. Students will develop resources, classroom
guidance curricula and group counseling materials that they can use in
their fieldwork experiences and in the initial stages of their careers.
Prerequisite: EDUC-515

EDUC-522—Critical Educational Issues in a
Multicultural Society
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes a study of contemporary issues/trends, internal
and external to elementary and secondary school systems which
impacts on the learner. The course is designed to encourage students
to examine issues/trends within the context of their present and
future career interests.

EDUC-525—Transition to the Profession
Three Credit Hours
This course is for candidates seeking SC teacher certification. The
purpose is to provide each candidate an opportunity to demonstrate
his/her ability through successful completion of all ADEPT written
materials, reflections and a professional portfolio. (Must be taken
concurrently with Student Teaching Internship - EDUC 520).

EDUC-524—Techniques of School Supervision
Three Credit Hours
Coursework examines the criteria needed for effective school
supervision at all levels. Administrative candidates explore the
technical and interpersonal skills, functions and knowledge required
to effectively evaluate faculty and staff.

EDUC-527—Finance and Business Management
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes procedures and problems relating to financing
public education, theory of taxation, types of taxes, practices of
education finance, federal, state, and local support of education,
budget procedures, financial accounting, purchasing, insurance,
inventories, and school maintenance.

EDUC-528—School Administration
Three Credit Hours
Coursework is designed for school personnel preparing for
administrative positions. The course involves a study of the basic
concepts involved in planning, organizing, managing, and evaluating
public schools.

EDUC-529—Emerging Technologies for School Administration
Three Credit Hours
Coursework is designed for practicing and prospective educational
administrators that present current and emerging technology in using
instructional and administrative technology in such areas as record
keeping, scheduling, data collection and analysis, and the evaluation
and instructional technology.
EDUC-531—Principles of Elementary Curriculum
Development
Three Credit Hours
Coursework focuses on the study of underlying principles of
curriculum development and organization including curriculum
evaluations and current issues and trends in the subject fields.
Attention is given to the learner-centered decisions teachers,
administrators, and others educators must make about elementary
curriculum.

EDUC-532—Principles of Middle or High Curriculum
Development
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the study of underlying principles of curriculum
development and organization including curriculum evaluations and
current issues and trends in the subject areas. Attention is given to
the learner-centered decisions teachers, administrators, and others
educators must make about secondary curriculum.

EDUC-535—Organizational Theory and Behavior
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes a study of the school organization as a social
system, supervision and curriculum, control, authority, change,
planning strategies, and organizational dynamics.

EDUC-536—Educational Psychology
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to educational psychology
and explores the process of learning throughout the life span.
Emphasis is placed on the application of psychological concepts,
theoretical principles, and research findings to the planning and
implementation of effective instructional strategies in the classroom.
Moreover, through this course graduate students who are preparing
for employment in the field of education are acquainted with many
facets of the teacher’s role in the teaching/learning process. Class
discussions, activities, and field experience focus on the connection
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�between theory and practice and provide students with opportunities
to apply psychological principles and solve practical problems for
personal and professional growth.

the teacher candidate will have the opportunity to observe and work
in a variety of settings with students who have normal development
and students who have exceptionalities.

EDUC 537—Student Development Services in Higher Education

EDUC-542—Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle and High
School Content Areas Through Applied Research

Three Credit Hours
Overview of the historical development of the counseling and student
afairs profession, as well as legal and ethical codes, and skills needed
in the profession. (for Student Affairs major, this course replaces
EDUC 515, Introduction to the Counseling Profession.)
EDUC 538—Theories of Student Development in Higher
Education
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of theories of student
development in higher education as it applies to the cognitive and
psychosocial development of students and the influence of the
college environment.
EDUC 539—Higher Education Administration
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of the process of organizing the
personnel and financial resources needed to effectively meet student
development and institutional goals and objectives. This course will
introduce students to basic human and fiscal management concepts
and skills.

EDUC-540—Integrative Foundations and Teaching in American
Education
Five Credit Hours
This first pre-professional block format course provides an introduction
to the historical, political, sociological, and philosophical foundations
of education as well as methods and materials of teaching middle &amp;
high school. The integrated approach includes learner similarities
and differences, motivation and direction of learning, provision
for individual differences, measurement of educational outcomes,
organization of subject matter, legal issues, and enhancement of
personal and professional growth. Learner-centered in nature, this
course is intended to begin the process of developing professional
educational leaders. 35 hours of field experience is required for
this course. During the field experience, the teacher candidate will
observe, assist and teach in a secondary school setting under the
supervision of a classroom teacher who is certified in the candidate’s
chosen content area.

EDUC-541—Integrative Educational Psychology and Exceptional
Child
Five Credit Hours
This second pre-professional block format course provides an
introduction to educational psychology and exceptional children.
In the course, teacher candidates will explore the process of learning
throughout the life span with emphasis on both normal development
and exceptionalities. Emphasis is placed on the application of
psychological concepts, theoretical principles, and research findings to
the planning and implementation of effective instructional strategies
in the classroom so that all children can learn. Teacher candidates will
also explore cause, identification, and educational and community
programs for exceptional individuals. 20 hours of field experience
is required for this course. During field experiences for this course,
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Five Credit Hours
This third pre-professional block format course is designed for the
middle school and high school teacher emphasizing pupil diagnosis of
reading and writing skills followed by instructional decision making
directed toward a balanced teaching approach. Quantitative and
qualitative methods of research including construction of assessment
instruments, analysis, and interpretation of data will be integrated into
the course content. Students will be required to develop minimum
competence in use of microcomputers for descriptive statistical analyses
and word processing. Emphasis will be placed on the development of
skills in critical analysis for instructional improvement. 20 hours of
field experience is required for this course. During field experiences,
teacher candidates will use a research approach to focus on assisting
middle and/or high school student(s) improve their literacy skills in
the teacher candidate’s chosen content areas.

EDUC-549—Applied Measurement Techniques
Three Credit Hours
Students will examine and utilize tests and other evaluation techniques
in counseling, in educational planning, in curriculum assessment, and
in school-wide testing programs. Controversial issues in measurement
will be appraised in the context of basic principles and actual use.

EDUC-550—Career Counseling and Development
Three Credit Hours
Students will learn foundational career development theories, the
usefulness of career inventories, and the current trends in career
counseling for adults and school-age children. In addition, students
will practice and demonstrate competency in career counseling.
Prerequisite: EDUC-549 and EDUC-551

EDUC-551—Counseling Theories and Practice
Three Credit Hours
Overview of selected approaches to counseling theory and practice.
Prerequisite: EDUC-515

EDUC-552—Group Counseling
Three Credit Hours
Overview of selected approaches to group guidance and counseling
theory and practice.
Prerequisite: EDUC-551 or EDUC-537 and EDUC-551

EDUC-561—Counseling Diverse Populations
Three Credit Hours
Designed to provide an overview of human behavior including
diversity and cultural pluralism. Multicultural theories and models
of counseling and consulting are presented and examined.

EDUC-562—Legal &amp; Ethical Leadership Issues in Education
Three Credit Hours
This course examines goals and objectives of professional
organizations, codes of ethics, legal considerations, standards of
preparation, certification, licensing, role identity of counselors and

�other personnel services specialists, and fee structures, and the impact
of fees on the counseling relationship.

EDUC-589—Methods and Materials for Developing Literacy
Skills

EDUC-567—Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
Three Credit Hours

Three Credit Hours
Specific methods of literacy instruction will be studied and
demonstrated along with analysis and evaluation of a wide variety of
materials used in literacy instruction.

This course is a 3-hour, transcript course in abnormal behavior
and psychopathology of children, adolescents, and adults. The
course will focus on the etiology and morbidity of differing mental
disorders. Students will be introduced to the science and art of clinical
assessment as a foundation for the actual practice of assessment in
school and community mental health settings. Students will receive
practical training in the process of clinical assessment as associated
with the specific disorders, which will be focused on the use of
assessment techniques in a professionally and ethically responsible
manner. The informal and formal diagnostics taught in the course
will complement DSM-IV-TR courses.

EDCU-568—DSM -IV -TR
Three Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to provide master s degree students
with a basic introduction to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
of Mental Disorders in relation to the psychology of deviant, or
abnormal, behavior. This course will explore the subject on a
number of different levels. Knowledge will be gained through: (a)
an understanding of the history and theories in the field through
lecture, readings, the internet, group discussions, and research; (b) an
understanding of diagnoses in the DSM-IV-TR; and (c) the application
of this knowledge through exercises, assignments, class participation,
and videotaped role-plays.

EDUC-570—Developing Literacy Knowledge with At Risk Readers
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the nature, problems, and learning needs of at-risk readers,
the course provides participants with information and techniques
necessary for appropriate instructional decisions and actions.

EDUC-585—Independent Research
Three Credit Hours
A supervised research project in an area related to the student’s
major would be completed. A formal presentation to a panel of three
faculties who evaluate the project will be required. With the approval
of major advisor and graduate dean, this course may be repeated once
for additional credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and submission of a research
prospectus.

EDUC-587—Special Topics in Education
Three Credit Hours
A course designed for the intensive study of a current problem in
the field of education. The instructional design will emphasize field
research and applied practice. No more than 6 credit hours under
this listing can be credited toward a degree program.

EDUC-588—Developing Literacy Skills Pre K-Grade 5
Three Credit Hours
A foundational course designed to focus on developing literacy skills
from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The developmental process
of literacy growth along with techniques for teaching phonemic
awareness, word recognition, vocabulary, and comprehension skills
will be explored.

EDUC-590—Literacy Assessment and Instruction
Three Credit Hours
A course examining and providing practice with formal and informal
assessments used to target children’s literacy strengths and identify
areas needing improvement. Participants will assess one child and
plan corrective instruction based on the assessment results.
Prerequisite: EDUC-588 or EDUC-589

EDUC-591—Practicum in Literacy Education
Three Credit Hours
A field-based course in which each candidate engages in the supervised
teaching of an individual student. Candidates synthesize the
knowledge they have gained in the program to demonstrate ability
to appropriately assess and instruct a student at that student’s level
of literacy instruction. A case study approach is used.
Prerequisite: EDUC-590. An application for practicum and
satisfactory score on Praxis II must be on file. Also, applicants must
have a cleared background check on file with the S.C. Department of
Education. Practicum applications are due the last Friday of January
for the Fall semester practicum.

EDUC-592— Teaching Reading and Writing in the Middle and
High School—Content Areas
Three Credit Hours
A course designed for the middle school and high school
teacher emphasizing pupil diagnosis followed by instructional
decision making directed toward a balanced teaching approach.
Candidates focus on literacy skills while teaching the subject
matter of the secondary content areas.
EDUC-594—Internship in Literacy Education
Three Credit Hours
A field-based course in which each candidate engages in the supervised
teaching of small groups of students. Candidates synthesize the
knowledge they have gained in the program to demonstrate ability to
appropriately assess and instruct a group of students at each student’s
level of literacy instruction.
Prerequisites: EDUC 591 and EDUC 512 or 549. An application for
practicum and satisfactory score on Praxis II must be on file. Also,
applicants must have a cleared background check on file with the
S.C. Department of Education. Practicum applications are due the
last Friday of January for the Fall semester practicum.

EDUC-596—Analysis of Literacy Research
Three Credit Hours
An in-depth analysis of significant literacy studies is provided. Analysis
is directed toward reviewing, exploring, and evaluating the research
techniques and findings.
Prerequisite: 12 Hours of Literacy Coursework

EDUC-597—Supervision of Student Teachers
Three Credit Hours
A course in supervision for master teachers, department heads,
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�and college teachers with supervisory responsibilities in teacher
education.

EDUC-598—Curriculum Project
Three Credit Hours
Coursework is designed as a capstone to the program in Curriculum
and Instruction. The student will be required to develop a curriculum
project ultimately to be implemented in the student’s classroom or
school. This written project will require a review of existing literature
and a presentation of the results to peers and professor.
Prerequisite: EDUC 531 or EDUC 532

EDUC-599—Supervision of School Literacy Programs
Three Credit Hours
A course designed primarily for principals, supervisors, and reading
consultants. Included is the study of the nature and functions of
supervision for literacy programs; supervisory techniques; the role of
the principal, supervisor, and reading consultant in the improvement
of instruction; administration of a literacy program; and other cognate
problems and issues.
Prerequisite: 12 Hours of Literacy Coursework

EDUC-600—Professional Negotiations
Three Credit Hours
Coursework emphasizes knowledge and improvement in the various
education associations. The student will become acquainted with
forces and trends influencing collective negotiations; principles,
concepts, and theory relevant to negotiations; negotiation skills; and
relevant literature and research.

EDUC-601—Principles of School Law
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes constitutional, statutory, case, and common
law bases of school administration and the study of legal provisions
and principles relating to education with an emphasis on research
and analysis.

EDUC-602—Staff Personnel Administration
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the study of personnel policies and practices
as they relate to recruitment, selection, orientation, employment,
promotion, evaluation, in-service development, dismissal, retirement,
and teacher-administrator relationships.

EDUC-603—School Plant Seminar
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the study of problems and policies of the school
plant, such as population studies, educational planning, school
building standards, materials and uses, rating, and public relations.
Discussion of innovative plans and construction as well as visits to
new schools will be made.

EDUC-605—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
This course will offer students an opportunity to acquire deeper
knowledge of thought and practice in the major field of emphasis.
Each student must develop a plan of independent study at the outset
and file the completed study at the end of the semester
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and Dean of School of
Education.
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EDUC-606—The Superintendency and School Organization
Three Credit Hours
Coursework emphasizes the principles of central school administration
and the structural organization of public education and the
responsibilities and authority of school boards, superintendents, and
principals and the relationships between them.

EDUC-608—Literature for Children and Adolescents
Three Credit Hours
A survey of literature for children. Appreciation and enjoyment
of noteworthy books including award winners and multicultural
literature will be the focus of instruction. The ability to effectively
use a variety of texts with children throughout the school program
will be emphasized.

EDUC-610—Seminar on School Improvement
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the process of designing, implementing, and
evaluating a school climate improvement program which includes
mutual efforts by staff and students to formulate and attain school
goals. Emphasis will be placed on effective school research.

EDUC-611—Staff Development and Evaluation
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses on designing staff development and evaluation
systems to enhance effectiveness of school personnel.

EDUC-612—Seminar in School Law
Three Credit Hours
Coursework provides updates on legal issues and decisions related
to teaching and the administration of public schools including
current laws and regulations pertaining to public schools in South
Carolina.
Prerequisite: EDUC-601
EDUC-613 —Foundations of American Higher Education

Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the historical, political,
sociological, and philosophical foundations of higher education.
Emphasis is on the complex relationship between society and
higher education. Issues regarding race, class, gender and culture
within the educational system are addressed in the context of
fostering educational opportunity and ameliorating inequalities.
A historical context also is established which allows for critical
examination of events, individuals, and ideas that have influenced
the development of higher education in the United States.
Through an integration of knowledge in the foundations of
education, the course prepares reflective decision makers who
can critically examine various schools of philosophical thought
and political issues related to higher education.
EDUC-614—Seminar in Educational Administration
Three Credit Hours
Coursework explores various theories and their impact on
administration and the organization. Emphasis will be placed on
behavioral science theories drawn from historical, philosophical,
and sociological works applied to the administrative process.

�EDUC-616—Political Process of Public Education
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the study of the process by which education
public policy decisions are made, authority and responsibility, power
and influence, public policy, methods of determining power structure,
superintendency, and roles and tasks that includes attention to school
community relations.

EDUC-619—Assessment of School Programs
Three Credit Hours
Coursework provides theoretical and applied analysis of the procedures
and techniques involved in designing and implementing evaluation
and assessment studies of total school programs. Attention will be
given to accreditation procedures, minimum standards, legislative
requirements, as well as the assessment of instructional outcomes.
EDUC-620—Systems Planning and Management for Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to apply systems theory to real educational
situations. Setting and implementing goals and objectives, using
various management techniques and tools, and then applying general
management principles and practices constitute the instructional
content.
EDUC-622—Critical Multicultural Issues in Higher Education
Three Credit Hours
A study of contemporary issues/trends internal and external to work
within higher education system, focusing on the status, programming
needs, and legal and ethical concerns of racial
minorities, persons with disabilities, different lifestyle orientations,
and adult learners on college/university campuses.
EDUC-624—Basic Counseling Skills
Three Credit Hours
Systematic development of basic counseling skills essential to enter
the counseling profession.
Prerequisite: EDUC-551 and/or faculty advisor approval.
EDUC-629—Practicum in School Counseling
Three Credit Hours
Supervised counseling experience in which student serves as counselor
in school setting for a minimum of 100 clock hours.
Prerequisites: EDUC-624
EDUC-632, 633—Internship: School Superintendency
Three Credit Hours
Coursework provides supervised field studies and experiences in
central office administration.
Prerequisite: Passing PRAXISII score results on file at The Citadel
and permission of advisor.
EDUC-634—Practicum in Student Affairs and College Counseling
Three Credit Hours
Supervised counseling experience in which the student serves as a
college counselor in a school setting for a minimum of 100 clock
hours.
Prerequisite: EDUC-624

EDUC-642—Coaching in Literacy Education
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the role of literacy coaching (K12). Students learn to provide support for teachers and the school
community as a whole. As part of this class, students will create a
professional development presentation and lead a teacher inquiry
group on a topic related to literacy. This course will include topics
related to modeling instruction, observing and providing feedback,
and creating a literacy plan for a classroom or school.
Prerequisite: 12 Hours of Literacy Coursework
EDUC-643—Action Research in Literacy Coaching
Three Credit Hours
In this course, students learn to improve literacy coaching through
action research. Participants identify an issue or problem related to
literacy instruction, propose a research plan, collect and analyze data,
and interpret and present the results in written and oral formats.
Through their own teacher research, participants are able to influence
classroom practice and improve the literacy instruction in schools.
Prerequisite: 12 Hours of Literacy Coursework
EDUC-650—Elementary School Counseling Internship I
Three Credit Hours
Supervised field experience of 300 clock hours in which student serves
as counselor in school setting.
Prerequisite: EDUC-629 &amp; permission of Advisor
EDUC-651—Secondary Counseling Internship I
Three Credit Hours
Supervised field experience of 300 clock hours in which student serves
as counselor in school setting.
Prerequisite: EDUC-629 &amp; permission of Advisor
EDUC-652—Elementary School Counseling Internship II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC-650 and permission from advisor. May be
taken concurrently with EDUC-650.
EDUC-653—Secondary School Counseling Internship II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC-651 and permission from advisor. May be
taken concurrently with EDUC-651.
EDUC-655—Internship I in Student Affairs and College
Counseling
Three Credit Hours
This supervised experience includes the student serving as a
student affairs specialist in a higher education institutional setting
for a minimum of 300 clock hours. Prerequisite: Permission from a
faculty advisor.
EDUC-656—Internship II in Student Affairs and College
Counseling
Three Credit Hours
This supervised experience includes the student serving as a
student affairs specialist in a higher education institutional setting
for a minimum of 300 clock hours. Prerequisite: Permission from a
faculty advisor.
Prerequisite: Permission from a faculty advisor.

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�EDUC-661—Internship in Elementary Administration I
(fall/spring/summer)
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes supervised field studies and experiences in
elementary school administration.
Prerequisites: Passing PRAXIS II score results on file at the Citadel
Graduate College and permission of advisor.
EDUC-662—Internship in Elementary Administration II
(fall, spring, summer)
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes supervised field studies and experiences in
elementary administration.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of EDUC 661 and permission
of advisor.
EDUC-663—Internship Middle and High Administration I
(fall, spring, summer)
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes supervised field studies and experiences in
secondary school administration.
Prerequisites: Passing PRAXIS II score results on file at the Citadel
Graduate College and permission of advisor.
EDUC-664—Internship in Middle and High Administration II
(fall, spring, summer)
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes supervised field studies and experiences in
secondary school administration.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of EDUC-663 and permission
of advisor.

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�School of Humanities
&amp; Social Sciences
Master of Arts:
• English
• History
• Psychology: Clinical
Counseling
• Social Science
Specialist in Education:
• School Psychology

�Master of Arts in English
7.

Department of English, 843-953-5068
Dr. James M. Hutchisson, hutchissonj@citadel.edu

Mission:
The Citadel and the College of Charleston offer a joint Master
of Arts degree in English. The 36 hour program, with a thesis
option, provides advanced course work in British literature,
American literature, English language, and composition and
rhetoric. The program is designed to attract qualified holders
of the baccalaureate degree, whether recent college graduates,
English teachers, or others interested in pursuing graduate studies
in English. A Joint Program Committee, comprised of faculty
members from each institution, oversees admissions, course
scheduling, comprehensive examinations, degree certification,
and other matters related to the management of the program.
Diplomas and other official documents indicate that the program
is a joint endeavor and include the names of both institutions.

Admissions Requirements:
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Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
Submit to the CGC office official transcript(s) directly
from each institution of higher learning attended,
including documentation of graduation from a
regionally accredited four-year college or university. The
transcript(s) should be sent directly from the institutions
attended to the CGC office. Applicants are expected to
have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5 on a
4.0 scale and a 3.0 in the major.
Submit at least two signed letters of recommendation,
perferably from former professors. Each reference should
be as specific as possible in addressing the applicant’s
academic ability, motivation, and ability to complete a
graduate degree.
Submit a two-page statement about educational goals and
interest in a graduate program in English.
Submit a writing sample that demonstrates an ability to
perform literary analysis and conduct research. Typically
this requirement can be met by submitting a research
paper prepared for an advanced undergraduate English
course.
Submit an official copy of scores from the general test of
the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT). (Applicants who do not have
an undergraduate degree in English are also required
to take the GRE advanced test in literature.) The test
scores must date from the past five years. Applicants
are expected to have a composite GRE verbal and
quantitative score of at least 300 and a 4 on the writing

assessment section. Those taking the MAT should have a
score of at least 400.
An applicant who does not meet the minimum GPA
and/or test score expectations or who does not have
sufficient undergraduate background in English may be
allowed to pursue course work as a provisional student.
Upon completing nine semester hours with a minimum
GPA of 3.25 the student will be eligible for degree-seeking
status.

Application Deadlines
The Joint Program Committee will consider completed
applications for the regular degree program on the following dates:
Fall:
May 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: April 1
Applications will be considered year round for non-degree
students.

Program Requirements:
The Master of Arts is conferred upon those candidates who
successfully complete an approved program of study consisting of at
least 36 semester hours of graduate credit with a cumulative GPA of
3.0. Specific requirements are listed below:
Thesis Option:
• British Literature before 1800, 6 hours
• British Literature after 1800, 6 hours
• American Literature, 6 hours
• Seminar (English 700), 3 hours
• Electives, 12 hours
• Thesis and Oral Defense of Thesis, 6 hours
• Demonstration of competency in one foreign language
• Comprehensive Examination
Non-thesis Option:
Same as above, except that the thesis is omitted and the
number of elective hours is eighteen.
Notes:
• At least nine hours must be taken at each campus.
• English 700 satisfies the seminar requirement and may also
be used to satisfy a core requirement in British or American
literature, depending on the topic.
• Electives will normally be graduate courses in English.
Other courses will be considered on a case-by-case basis by
the Joint Program Committee.
• No more than nine hours of English 698 (3), 699 (3), and
701 (6) in any combination may count toward the required
36 hours.
• Students may demonstrate their competency in a foreign
language by completing two years or their equivalent of
college-level study in a single foreign language with an
average grade of B or higher: or completing, with a grade
of B or higher, English 517: Old English Language. The
foreign language requirement must be met before a student
can take the comprehensive examination.
• The comprehensive examination is prepared and
administered by the Joint Program Committee and is taken

�by all candidates after the completion of at least 27 hours
of coursework. Copies of all previous examinations are
available on the websites of both English departments.

Concentration in African American Literature:
In 2004 an African American Literature Concentration was
added to the Master of Arts degree program. The fifteen hour (15)
concentration, with a thesis option, offers advanced course work in
African American literature, independent study courses for further
exploration into an African American literature topic, and cross
disciplinary opportunities with courses in other departments that
have a central concern with African American literature. Students
opting to add a concentration in African American literature must
meet the normal requirements for the M.A. In addition, they must
complete one of these two courses of study:
Standard Option:
• 9 hours of African American literature (any combination
of 535, 570, 571, and 573)
• 3 hours of study of an African American topic in another
discipline, as approved by the graduate director
• 3 hours of study in an African American topic, such as
an independent study or internship, as approved by the
graduate director
Thesis Option:
• 6 hours of African American literature (any combination
of 535, 570, 571, 572, and 573)
• 3 hours of study of an African American topic in another
discipline, as approved by the graduate director
• 6 hours of thesis on an African American topic
Notes:
• A student may substitute 3 hours of independent study on
an African-American topic (as approved by the graduate
director) for any 3 hours of coursework.
• Students taking this concentration may apply only one of
their African American literature courses to the six hour
American literature requirement of the M.A.

Course Descriptions:
ENGL-500—Old and Middle English Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of Beowulf, other Old English poems, and Old English
prose in translation; includes such Middle English works as Sir
Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, Piers Plowman, the Ancrene Riwle,
The Owl and the Nightingale, and other romances, lyrics, and drama.
(Chaucer is excluded.)

ENGL-501—Chaucer
Three Credit Hours
A study of Chaucer’s language, art, and cultural milieu through the
reading of Troilus and Criseyde, the Canterbury Tales, and many of
the shorter works.

ENGL-502—Shakespeare
Three Credit Hours
A comprehensive study of Shakespeare’s art, including an intensive

reading of several plays and appropriate attention to the primary
critical approaches.

ENGL-503—English Drama to 1642
Three Credit Hours
A study of English drama from its origins in the Middle Ages,
through the predecessors and contemporaries of Shakespeare, and
on to the closing of the theatres in 1642.

ENGL-504—Poetry and Prose of the English Renaissance
Three Credit Hours
Non-dramatic poetry and prose of the sixteenth and early
seventeenth centuries, with emphasis on the major authors
(Spenser, Sidney, Marlowe, Jonson, Donne, and Herbert) and on
the major literary types.

ENGL-505—Milton
Three Credit Hours
A study of the major poetry, selected prose, and selected minor
poems with emphasis on Paradise Lost.

ENGL-506—Restoration and Eighteenth Century Drama
Three Credit Hours
A study of such important dramatists of the period as Otway,
Etherege, Wycherley, Dryden, Congreve, Vanbrugh, Farquhar,
Goldsmith, and Sheridan.

ENGL-507—Poetry and Prose of the Restoration and
Eighteenth Century
Three Credit Hours
A study of Dryden, Swift, Pope, Johnson, Blake, and other
important poets and prose writers of the period.

ENGL-509—Romantic Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of Romantic writings of the early nineteenth century, with
special emphasis on Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, and
Keats.

ENGL-510—Victorian Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of English literature from 1832 to 1900 in major writers
such as Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, Carlyle, Swinburne, and
Rosetti.

ENGL-512—Literature of the U.S. South
Three Credit Hours
A study of selected texts, both canonical and lesser-known, by and
about residents of the U.S. South. The course will emphasize
works produced since 1900 and will explore some of the recurring
themes often associated with the region: race, class, family, and
place; land, labor, and the pastoral ideal; nostalgia, history, and the
global South.

ENGL-516—Continental Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of European literature in translation since the Renaissance,
including works by such authors as Cervantes, Moliere, Racine,
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�Goethe, Stendhal, Balzac, Tolstoy, Dostoyevski, and important
writers of the twentieth century.

of the early twentieth century, including such figures as Fitzgerald,
Hemingway, Faulkner, and Stein.

ENGL-517, 518—Special Topics in Literature

ENGL-529—American Fiction: 1945 to the Present

Three Credit Hours
A study of a special author, period, topic, or problem in literature
which is outside the routine offerings of the department. The
subject for each course will be announced.

Three Credit Hours
A study of the significant American novels and short fiction
published since World War II.

ENGL-530—Special Topics in The Humanities
ENGL-520—A Survey of World Literature I
Three Credit Hours
Masterpieces of world literature in translation from the beginnings
to around 1650 with special attention to the philosophical content
and the development of literary forms.

Three Credit Hours
A study of special areas of the humanities or related areas which
are outside the normal course offerings of the English Department.
The subject for each course will be announced.

ENGL-531—British Poetry: 1900 to Present
ENGL-521—A Survey of World Literature II
Three Credit Hours
Masterpieces of world literature in translation from around 1650 to
the present time with special attention to the philosophical content
and the development of literary forms.

ENGL-522—Colonial and Revolutionary American Literature
Three Credit Hours
A detailed study of major American writers from the earliest
settlers through the end of the eighteenth century.

ENGL-523—Nineteenth Century American Literature I—
Romanticism
Three Credit Hours
A study of major figures of the American Romantic period
(approximately 1830-1860), including Emerson, Thoreau, Poe,
Hawthorne, and Melville.

ENGL-524—Nineteenth Century American Literature II—
Realism
Three Credit Hours
A study of major figures of the American Realistic period
(approximately 1860-1900), including Whitman, Dickinson, James,
Twain, and Crane.

ENGL-525—Eighteenth Century British Novel
Three Credit Hours
A study of the origins of the British novel, including such figures as
Fielding, Richardson, and Defoe.

Three Credit Hours
A study of the poetry of major twentieth-century British authors
such as Auden, Yeats, Thomas, and Hardy.

ENGL-532—American Poetry: 1900 to Present
Three Credit Hours
A study of the poetry of major twentieth-century American authors
such as Eliot, Pound, Stevens, Williams, and Frost.

ENGL-533—British Drama: 1900 to Present
Three Credit Hours
A study of the work of major twentieth-century British dramatists
such as Shaw, Pinter, Stoppard, and Beckett.

ENGL-534—American Drama: 1900 to Present
Three Credit Hours
A study of the work of major twentieth-century American
dramatists such as O’Neill, Williams, Miller, and Albee.

ENGL-535—African American Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of African American literature from the early days of
slavery, to the struggle for emancipation, to the twentieth-century
Harlem Renaissance and civil rights movement. Readings will cover
poetry, fiction, and drama, as well as autobiographies and cultural
commentaries.

ENGL-537— Contemporary British Fiction
Three Credit Hours

ENGL-526—Victorian Novel

A study of the novels and short stories of major contemporary
British writers.

Three Credit Hours
A study of major British novelists of the late nineteenth century,
including Dickens, Eliot, and Hardy.

ENGL-550, 551—Special Topics in Composition or Language
One - Three Credit Hours

ENGL-527—British Fiction: 1900 to 1945
Three Credit Hours
A study of the novels and short stories of major 20th- century
British writers up to 1945, including such figures as Conrad,
Lawrence, Forster, Woolf, and Joyce.

ENGL-528—American Fiction: 1900 to 1945
Three Credit Hours
A study of the novels and short stories of major American writers
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A study of a special author, period, topic, or problem in
composition or language which is outside the routine offerings of
the department. The subject for each course will be announced.

ENGL-552—Adolescent Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of literature for the adolescent, including methods of
introducing the major literary genres to the secondary school
student. Note: For students in the M.A.T in English program only.

�ENGL-553—Modern English Grammar

ENGL-563—Creative Writing—Fiction

Three Credit Hours
An intensive study of the syntax of present day English. The course
also includes a review of traditional grammar, focusing primarily
on the parts of speech. Special attention is given to linguistic
theory, particularly regarding the acquisition of language.

Three Credit Hours
Class discussion of student writing using twentieth-century fictional
works as models.

ENGL-554—History of the English Language
Three Credit Hours
A historical survey of the syntactic and phonological features of
Old, Middle, Early Modern, and present day English. Special
attention is given to the varieties of American English, particularly
African American Vernacular English.

ENGL-555—Literary Criticism
Three Credit Hours
A study of the major literary theories from ancient Greece to the
present and practical application of the theories to particular works
of literature. Special attention is given to semiotic theory as it
relates to the influence of language and visual images on thinking,
composing, and action.

ENGL-556—Theory and Practice of Teaching Composition
Three Credit Hours
A study of traditional and contemporary theories of the
composition process and applications of those theories to teaching
composition.

ENGL-570—Topics in African American Literary Genres
Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular genre of African American literature, suchas
drama, novels, or poetry. Topics will vary according to instructors.

ENGL-571—Topics in African American Literary Periods
Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular period of African American literature, such as
the Harlem Renaissance. Topics will vary according to instructors.

ENGL-572—Topics in Major African American Writers
Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular African American writer, such as Langston Hughes
or Toni Morrison. Topics will vary according to instructors.

ENGL-573—Special Topics in African American Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of a specific topic in African American literature that is not
a genre, period, or individual writer. Topics will vary according to
instructor.

ENGL-595—Methods and Materials for English Language Arts

Three Credit Hours
Principles and practice of technical communication as applied
to reports, technical papers, oral presentations, and business
communications.

Three Credit Hours
This course exposes students to theories and practices of teaching
English (to include reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing
and thinking) in grades 9-12, including preparation for reflective
practice and classroom-based teacher research. In-class instruction
is augmented by field experiences that expose students to the
professionalism of practicing ELA teachers and the realities of working
with a diverse population of students. This course is intended to
prepare candidates for a teaching internship. Prerequisites: EDUC501 and EDUC-592.
Note: For students in the M.A.T. in English program only.

ENGL-559—History and Theory of Rhetoric

ENGL-650—Literary Research

ENGL-557—Creative Writing—Poetry
Three Credit Hours
Class discussion of student writing using twentieth-century poems
as models.

ENGL-558—Technical and Professional Writing

Three Credit Hours
A study of language as a means of winning the assent, sympathy,
or cooperation of an audience. Includes contemporary rhetorical
theory and its development from classical rhetoric.

Three Credit Hours
Study of textual bibliography, research methods and resources, and
methods of presenting research.

ENGL-560—Film Studies

Three Credit Hours
Individual study of a given topic following a syllabus of readings,
papers, and other assignments prescribed by a faculty member
serving as director.

Three Credit Hours
A study of films from a variety of nations and filmmakers.
Attention is given to how techniques of filmmaking such as
mise en scène, montage, and lighting communicate a filmmaker’s
construction of meaning. In some cases, comparisons may also
be made between films and their written sources to demonstrate
differing approaches to conveying comparable meaning.

ENGL-562—Workshop in Advanced Composition
Three Credit Hours
The study, discussion, and practice of advanced composition
techniques; including the use of computer technology for print
documents, audio-visual presentations, and web applications.

ENGL-698—Tutorial

ENGL-699—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
Individual study of an agreed-upon topic under the direction
of a faculty member but following a course of reading and
other requirements proposed by the student and established by
negotiation with the director.

ENGL-700—Seminar
Three Credit Hours
Individual research into a scholarly or critical problem in literature,
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�composition, or language. Progress, methods, and results will be
shared with the class by presentation and discussion will lead to the
preparation of a single long paper.

ENGL-701—Thesis
Six Credit Hours
Completion of a formal master’s thesis under faculty direction.

ENGL-702—Internship
Three Credit Hours
A supervised field experience in which the student observes and
participates in a professional occupation related to the English degree.
The internship will consist of 300 hours of work and the completion
of a formal report. Permission of the graduate director required.
Graded on a pass/fail basis.

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�Master of Arts in History
Department of History, 843-953-5073
Dr. Kurt M. Boughan, Director
boughank1@citadel.edu
Mission Statement:
The Citadel and the College of Charleston offer a joint Master of Arts
Degree in History providing each student with advanced specialized
work in one of the following areas: United States history, European
history, and Asian/African/Latin American history. The program has
a special emphasis on the history of the American South, the South
Carolina Lowcountry, and the Atlantic World. The program serves
the needs of those interested in pursuing graduate studies in history.
Teachers who complete the program have a greater command of the
literature of a particular field. Others are prepared to do doctoral work
or pursue other advanced degrees, enter the field of public history, or
seek employment opportunities which require advanced training in
the humanities. The management of the program is vested in a Joint
Program Committee composed of representatives of the two history
departments. The directorship rotates between the two institutions.
Diplomas and other documents will indicate that the program is a
joint endeavor and will include the names of both institutions.

Admission Requirements:
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room
101.
Submit one official copy of a transcript directly from
each institution of higher learning attended, including
documentation of graduation from a regionally accredited
four-year college or university.
Submit three signed letters of recommendation, normally
from former professors. Each reference should be as
specific as possible in analyzing the applicant’s potential
for success in the program. References should address the
student’s ability to design, conduct, and present research
without direct supervision, the ability to analyze complex
data and issues, and the ability to write effectively.
Submit evidence of ability to conduct research and present
findings. A term paper, honors thesis, or critical essay
from a graduate or upper-level course taken in college will
suffice. The evidence of writing should reflect the ability
to conceptualize a research theme, conduct research to
support an argument, and reach a justified conclusion.
The paper should demonstrate an ability to handle
documentation of evidence.
Submit an official copy of test scores of the Graduate
Record Examination or Miller Analogies Test. Tests must
have been taken within last five years. Applicants are
expected to have a composite GRE verbal and quantitative
score exceeding 300 (or MAT score of 410).
Applicants are expected to have a cumulative undergraduate
GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and a 3.0 in the major. They
are also expected to have 15 hours of history course work
beyond the initial survey. An applicant who fails to meet

7.

these requirements may be allowed to pursue course work
as a provisional student only upon application to the Joint
Program Committee. Upon completion of nine semester
hours, with no more than three hours in independent
study (HIST-770) and a minimum GPA of 3.25, the student
may be admitted unconditionally. The student must make
this request in writing to the Joint Program Committee.
There is no guarantee that courses taken in a non-degree
status will be credited towards a degree once a student
gains provisional or regular admission. Coursework taken
to meet admission prerequisites will not count towards
degree requirements.
The Admissions Committee will consider complete
applications for the program on the following dates:
March 1st for the summer or fall semester
October 1st for the spring term

Program Requirements:
In consultation with an advisor, each degree candidate will develop a
plan of study which includes course work at both institutions. The plan
of study must be submitted to the Program Director upon completion
of the first six hours or the first semester of graduate work.
In addition to lectures and examinations, graduate courses demand
wide reading, thorough research, and advanced historical writing. Only
graduate students admitted to the M.A. program will be automatically
enrolled, but non-degree students and exceptional undergraduates—
upper division majors in history and related disciplines—may be
enrolled in 500-level courses. For this, however, they will need
permission from the instructor and are expected to have a minimum
GPA of 3.4 in history courses. No more than two 500-level courses
may be taken by an undergraduate. 600- and 700-level courses are for
M.A. program students exclusively. Work expected of juniors and
seniors will not be as great as that expected of the graduate students.
The qualitative expectations remain the same for all students.

Required Program:
The Master of Arts in History is conferred upon those candidates who
successfully complete an approved program of study consisting of a
minimum of 33 semester hours of graduate credit with a cumulative
GPA of 3.0. The distribution of courses follows this general scheme:
Major concentration: 18 hours
Minor concentration: 6 hours
Historiography: 3 hours
Third concentration: 3 hours*
Electives: 3 hours**
The program offers two tracks, according to students’ career goals.
1. Thesis track students must take HIST-801, HIST-802 and
successfully defend their thesis. (These courses count towards
the 18 hours in the major concentration.)
2. Non-thesis track students must take two research seminars,
preferably within their area of concentration, and a
comprehensive exam in their major field.
*All students must take at least three hours in each concentration
offered by the program (US, Europe, World).
**In history or a related discipline in the humanities or social sciences.
Students must obtain prior approval from their campus program
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�director to take a non-history elective. A specific number of courses
must be distributed between both institutions.
All students are encouraged to attain proficiency in a foreign language.
There is no formal requirement for all students in the program
to demonstrate language proficiency at a certain level. However,
depending upon the program, a candidate may be required by the
advisor to demonstrate mastery of an appropriate foreign language,
indicated by the satisfactory use of source material or literature in the
relevant foreign language in seminar or research work.

Concentration in African American Studies:
Students who elect this option must meet all the normal requirements
by the master’s degree. In addition, they must complete one of the two
courses of study below and all courses must meet the approval of the
graduate program director.
Thesis Option:
• 6 hours in African American oriented history
• 3 approved hours in another discipline
• 6 hours in an African American oriented thesis
Non-Thesis Option:
• 9 hours in African American oriented history
• 3 approved hours in another discipline
• 3 hours in African American oriented independent study or
similar (i.e., research seminar)
Three hours of independent study on an African American topic may
be included as part of the nine hours of course work.

Course Descriptions:
(Non-degree, MAT, and exceptional undergraduate students may enroll
in 500 level courses only, space permitting.)

HIST-502—Colonial America and the American Revolution to
1789

HIST-506—The U.S. in the Twentieth Century
Three Credit Hours
A study of the efforts to fulfill the democratic vision in the era of
wars and depressions, accelerating technological innovation, material
progress, and cultural change.

HIST-521—The American South
Three Credit Hours
The political, social, and economic development of the South from
the 1820s to the present with an emphasis on the region within the
national context as one of both change and continuity.

HIST-522—South Carolina History
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the political, economic, social, and intellectual
development of South Carolina from its discovery to the present,
with emphasis on the relation of the state to the South and to the
nation.

HIST-523—Afro-American History
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the history of black Americans in the United
States, with emphasis on the social forces underlying transition from
West Africa to the New World, from slavery to freedom, and from
rural to urban life. Topics to be discussed include the Atlantic slave
trade, American slave societies, maroon communities, free blacks
in the antebellum United States, Reconstruction and free labor,
colonization, emigration, and urban migration.

HIST-532—Ancient Greece
Three Credit Hours
Greek civilization from its beginning to Alexander the Great. Emphasis
on political, economic, social, and intellectual movements.
.

HIST-533—Ancient Rome
Three Credit Hours
Roman history from its beginning until the Age of Constantine.
Emphasis on political and social developments in the Republic and
the early empire.

Three Credit Hours
The motives of colonization; the evolution of self-government;
the extension of the frontier; economic, social, and religious life;
imperial rivalries; the causes of the Revolution; the War for American
Independence; problems of the Confederation; and the establishment
of the Federal Union.

HIST-535—Medieval Europe

HIST-503—The Jeffersonian and Nationalist Period

HIST-537—Renaissance and Reformation

Three Credit Hours
A study of American history, 1800-1850, with an emphasis on the clash
of Federalist and Jeffersonian principles; emerging political and cultural
nationalism; the war of 1812; the influence of Jacksonian Democracy
on political, social, and economic life; growing sectionalism and the
Mexican War.

HIST-504—Civil War and Reconstruction
Three Credit Hours
The political, economic, diplomatic, and military history of the
United States, 1850-1877, emphasizing the forces that tend to bind
or disrupt the Union and including a detailed account of the war
and its consequences.
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Three Credit Hours
European social, political, economic, and religious institutions and
cultural and intellectual phenomena in the light of the changing
historical environment from the end of the Ancient World to the
Renaissance.

Three Credit Hours
The Renaissance as a European-wide movement emanating from the
Italian peninsula; the crisis of the church medieval and the rise of
the Renaissance papacy; Humanism, with special emphasis on the
great painters, architects, and sculptors such as Giotto, Brunelleschi,
Donatello, Botticelli, da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo; the
Renaissance city-states, Machiavelli, and the Renaissance monarchies
of France, England, Spain, and the Holy Roman Empire; the
continuing crisis of the church medieval and the religious upheavals
of Protestantism; the work of Luther, Calvin, Zwingli, and the
Anabaptists; the Catholic Reformation.

�HIST-541—Enlightenment and French Revolution
Three Credit Hours
The major social, political, and cultural changes in Europe from
the death of Louis XIV to the fall of Napoleon. Topics include the
intellectual history of the Enlightenment; the causes of the Revolution;
the development of radical ideologies; social and political instability;
the French impact on Europe; and the achievements of Napoleon as
civil administrator, military strategist, and commander.

HIST-542—Nineteenth-Century Europe

trade will also be considered.

HIST-573—Modern Africa
Three Credit Hours
A history of the development of Africa during the modern period,
including European penetration, the Colonial era, African resistance
and independence, and contemporary issues.

HIST-577—Modern Middle East

Three Credit Hours
Europe from Waterloo to Sarajevo; political reaction and reform; the
Industrial Revolution with its economic, social, and political effects;
nationalism and the renewed interest in imperialism; other factors in
international rivalries and the coming of World War I.

Three Credit Hours
Tradition, modernization, and change in the contemporary Islamic
World. The impact of nationalism, secularism, and westernization in
the Middle East, from the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire and
the emergence of successor states to the Arab-Israeli conflict, the oil
crisis, and Great Power confrontation.

HIST-543—Twentieth-Century Europe

HIST-582—China to 1800

Three Credit Hours
An examination of the origins and consequences of two World Wars
on the major European states; the political, social, and economic
development of those states and their relative positions today.

Three Credit Hours
A survey of traditional Chinese history from earliest times to 1800.
Emphasis is placed upon intellectual development against the
background of social, political, and economic transformations.

HIST-545—History of Modern Russia

HIST-583—Modern China

Three Credit Hours
History of the development of Tsarist absolutism under the Romanov
dynasty and of the religious, social, and economic institutions of the
Tsarist state. Intensive treatment of the 1917 Revolution; the rise and
fall of the Soviet empire.

Three Credit Hours
A study of Chinese history from 1800 to the present, emphasizing
the transformation of the Confucian universal empire into a modern
national state. The course will focus on the problems of imperialism,
nationalism, revolution, the rise of communism, the proletarian
Cultural Revolution, and the Four Modernizations in post-Mao
China.

HIST-551—Women in the Western World
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the ideas, institutions, and events in Western
Civilization which specifically affected women. Lectures and
readings will be organized topically rather than geographically or
chronologically. Areas to be examined include religion, education, sex
and marriage, the family, work, feminist and suffragist movements.

HIST-586—Japan to 1800
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the political, economic, and cultural development of
Japan from earliest times to 1800, with emphasis on the borrowing
and adaptation of Chinese culture and the development of a unique
Japanese civilization.

HIST-562—Colonial Latin America
Three Credit Hours
A survey of Spanish and Portuguese colonial America to 1825. Topics
include native populations on the eve of conquest; exploration and
conquest by Europeans; the development of multiracial societies; the
colonial economies; the institutions of Ibero-American empires; the
social, economic, and intellectual roots of revolution; independence
movements.

HIST-587—Modern Japan

HIST-563—Modern Latin America

*HIST-590—Special Topics in U.S. History

Three Credit Hours
A survey of Spanish and Portuguese America since the wars for
independence. Topics include the aftermath of the independence
movements, incorporation into the international economy, changing
social organization, race relations, the search for political stability,
the role of the military, 20th century revolutionary movements,
intellectual currents.

Three Credit Hours
Examples include Turning Points in American History, the Progressive
Era, the Social and Cultural Transformation of the 1920s, etc.

Three Credit Hours
A study of modern Japanese history from 1800 to the present,
with emphasis on the creation of the modern state, the impact of
Western civilization on Japanese culture, Japan’s experience with
liberalism and militarism, with Japanese imperialism, and the postwar
transformation.

*HIST-591—Special Topics in European History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include Georgian Britain, Edwardian Britain, the European
Left and Labor, etc.

HIST-572—Precolonial Africa
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the precolonial history of sub-Saharan Africa.
Special attention will be focused on the growth of Islam in West
Africa, the East African city-states and kingdoms, and the upheaval
in nineteenth-century southern Africa. African slavery and the slave-

*HIST-592—Special Topics in Latin American Asian/African
History
Three Credit Hours
A course that concentrates upon an important historical period or
topic within one of four principal regions: Latin America and the
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�Caribbean, Asia, Africa, or the Middle East.

historical methods necessary to pursue successfully a research topic.
This will entail an introduction to primary sources.

*HIST-593—Special Topics in Peace, War, and Diplomacy
Three Credit Hours
Examples include World War I, the Vietnam War, Diplomacy of the
American Civil War, etc.

HIST-740—Research Seminar in European History
Three Credit Hours
A topical seminar focused upon a central historical problem with a
major research paper required.

HIST-610—Special Topics in U.S. History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include the Depression and New Deal; Business, Labor and
Economic History; Social and Cultural History.

HIST-620—Special Topics in Lowcountry Studies
Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary course organized around a specific topic
(e.g., Education, the Environment of the Lowcountry, Plantation
Culture, Gullah, the Caribbean Origins of the Lowcountry). This
interdisciplinary course will allow a student to explore an area of
specific interest.

HIST-630—Special Topics in Peace, War, and Diplomacy
Three Credit Hours
Examples include The Diplomacy of the American Revolution,
Disarmament during the 1920s, etc. This course may be offered as
HIST 660 (3) for topics in European history and as HIST 680 (3) for
topics in Asian, African, or Latin American history.

HIST-640—Special Topics in European History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include Social and Cultural History, the Scientific
Revolution, the Age of Louis XIV, etc.

HIST-650—Special Topics in British History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include The English Reformation, the English Civil War,
the Victorian Age, etc.

HIST-670—Special Topics in Asian/African/ Latin American
History
Three Credit Hours
A course that concentrates upon an important historical period or
topic within one of four principal regions: Latin America and the
Caribbean, Asia, Africa, or the Middle East.

HIST-691—Historiography
Three Credit Hours
The core course. Examines various methods of gathering historical
data and issues of conceptualization and interpretation. The course
thus seeks to develop in students critical awareness and expertise
based on familiarity with a variety of historical techniques, methods,
and concepts.

HIST-710—Research Seminar in U.S. History
Three Credit Hours
A topical seminar that focuses on a central historical problem with a
major research paper required. Primary sources are utilized whenever
possible.

HIST-720—Research Seminar in Lowcountry Studies
Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary seminar designed to acquaint students with the
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HIST-760—Research Seminar in Asian/ African/Latin American History
Three Credit Hours
A topical seminar focused upon a central historical problem within
one of four principal regions: Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia,
Africa, or the Middle East. A major research paper will be required.

HIST-770—Independent Study in History
Three Credit Hours
Repeatable once.

HIST-801-802—Master’s Thesis
Six Credit Hours
*These 500-level special topics courses are designed primarily for
the brief summer terms each with an enrollment of up to twenty
(20) students. Lectures are accompanied by some discussion of the
readings, and usually a short paper of 10 to 15 pages is required.
In contrast, the comparable 600-level special topics courses (i.e.,
HIST-610, 630, 640, and 670) are restricted to fifteen (15) M.A.
students and normally are conducted as seminars with discussions
of assigned readings in the scholarly literature. Emphasis is placed
upon the analysis and synthesis of diverse historical materials, and
a longer research paper of 20 to 25 pages is required on a suitable
topic in the historiography of the field. In general, these distinctions
in size, methodology, and assignments apply to all 500 and 600-level
courses.

Courses for the MAT Degree:
HIST-560—History of the Non-Western World
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the histories of East Asia, Meso-America,
the Middle East, South Asia, and Sub-Sahara Africa. It examines the development of each area’s political, social, and cultural
traditions and institutions. Close attention is devoted to social
values, reilgious beliefts, and cultural practices. Particular emphasis is given to how contact with the West irrevocably altered
each region. (This course does not count towards the requirements for the MA in History.)
HIST-594—Historiography for Social Studies Teachers
Three Credit Hours
Designed for social studies and history teachers in the
secondary and middle schools, this course seeks to familiarize
students with the history of historical writing and the tools of
a practicing historian. The course will examine the various
methods of gathering historical data and conceptualizing and
interpreting historical information. (This course does not count

�towards the requirements for the MA in History.)
HIST-692—Teaching of History and Social Sciences
Three Credit Hours
Organization, methods, and procedures for teaching history and the
social studies in the secondary and middle schools.

Department of Psychology
Graduate Programs
The Department of Psychology offers two graduate psychology
programs, one in Clinical Counseling (MA only) and the other in
School Psychology (MA and Ed.S.). The two programs share 27 credit
hours. These courses reflect the Department’s recognition that all
branches of psychology revolve around a common knowledge base
with specializations being an extension beyond that base.
The Department of Psychology espouses a philosophical perspective
of training and practice that stresses an empirical and applied
approach to addressing psychosocial problems of clients. Most
faculty members are engaged in clinical practice, research efforts,
or both. Faculty members’ activities are guided by a scientistpractitioner model, which emphasizes a scholarly approach to
applications of psychology.
The Clinical Counseling program offers graduate education at the
master’s degree level for those interested in becoming professional
counselors in community agencies, including college counseling
centers, hospitals, mental health, and social services agencies.
The program is accredited by the State Department of Education
in South Carolina and the Masters in Psychology Accreditation
Council (MPAC), and it is a member of the Council of Applied
Masters Programs in Psychology (CAMPP). Students enrolled in
the Clinical Counseling program work to achieve a Master of Arts
in Psychology degree by completing a total of 54 credit hours. The
program includes 30 credit hours of core courses, 12 hours of
advanced courses, 3 hours of electives, and 9 hours of field work.
Field work is completed in agencies throughout the tri-county
area and involves a 150-hour practicum and 600-hour internship.
Students completing the Clinical Counseling program meet the
educational requirements for licensure as Professional Counselors
in South Carolina.
The School Psychology program is built around the model of
the data-based problem-solver at the individual, organizational,
and systems levels in schools, with an emphasis on the efficacy of
outcomes for clients served. The program involves 75-semester
hours of credit, and it leads to the Education Specialist (Ed.S.)
degree and certification as a “School Psychologist II” in South
Carolina and National Certification as a School Psychologist. The
School Psychology program is fully accredited by the National
Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Students can apply for
the award of a Master of Arts in Psychology degree after completing
39 semester hours from the School Psychology Program of Studies
and receiving the approval of the Director of the School Psychology
program and the Head of the Department of Psychology. PSYC599, Thesis, MUST be completed as part of those 39 hours. It
should be noted that students are not eligible for certification as a
school psychologist at the Masters level (i.e., this is not a terminal
degree). Information regarding both of these programs can be found
on The Citadel’s Psychology Department website at
www.citadel.edu/psychology/graduate.html.

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�Master of Arts in Psychology:
Clinical Counseling
Department of Psychology, 843-953-5320
Dr. William G. Johnson
will.johnson@citadel.edu
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical
Counseling program at The Citadel is to prepare students to
become scholarly practitioners of psychosocial counseling in
community agencies, including college counseling centers,
hospitals, mental health centers, and social services agencies.
The program emphasizes the application of theories of human
development, psychopathology, and behavior change to
psychosocial problems of a diverse population of individuals
and families seeking mental health services in the community.
The program’s model blends didactic and experiential training
to facilitate students’ ability to utilize an empirical approach to
assessment, goal development, intervention, and evaluation of
services for a wide range of individuals and families experiencing
a variety of psychosocial difficulties. It is the expectation of the
program that students will be trained to be competent and ethical
professional service providers who will apply a scholarly perspective
as well as compassion and caring to their work.

Admission Requirements:
Admission to the Clinical Counseling Program is based on a
competitive review of all application materials. All applicants must
request admission packets from CGC and submit for review:
1.
2.

3.

4.
5.

Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101
An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college or university. Minimum
requirements for consideration include an overall
undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (or graduate grade
point average of 3.0) and 12 credit hours in psychology. A
score of 600 on the GRE Subject Examination in Psychology
is acceptable in lieu of the credit hour requirement;
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score of 297
(minimum of 150 on the verbal reasoning and 141 on the
quantitative reasoning section) or a score of 410 or higher
on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). Current within five
years of application;
A completed admissions questionnaire;
Two signed letters of reference.

Students requesting a transfer from another Master’s program
must provide documentation of a GRE or MAT score (copies are
acceptable) in order to complete requirements for application to
the program.
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Application materials can be requested from The Citadel Graduate
College, The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina 29409: (843)
953-5089 or online at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege.
All application requirements must be met and materials submitted
to The Citadel Graduate College by March 15 to be considered for
fall admission in the Clinical Counseling Program.

Program Requirements:
The Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical Counseling curriculum
provides instruction in the theory and practice of counseling from
a psychological perspective. The curriculum consists of a total of 54
credit hours, including 30 credit hours of core courses, 12 hours
of advanced courses, 3 hour elective, and 9 hours of fieldwork.
Fieldwork is completed in agencies throughout the tri-county
area and involves a 150-hour practicum and 600-hour internship.
Students who successfully complete this program (and take Career
Counseling as one of their elective courses) meet the educational
requirements for professional licensure as a Professional Counselor
in South Carolina. The program addresses the development of
counseling skills in a variety of treatment modalities, including
individual, family and group. While some graduates have sought
and gained admission to doctoral programs, the program is designed
as a terminal masters degree program. The program is a member
of the Council of Applied Master’s Programs in Psychology and
is accredited by the Masters in Psychology Accreditation Council.
Students must abide by the Ethical Principles of Psychologists
and Code of Conduct of the American Psychological Association
throughout their enrollment.
The MA degree will be conferred on students who have successfully
completed the requirements of the program with a minimum GPA
of 3.0. All students must successfully complete a comprehensive
examination after completing their ten core courses (see below) and
must complete a written and oral presentation of a case study for
a panel of faculty members as part of the internship requirement
in order to complete the program. Students must complete all
course requirements within a 5-year period from the date of initial
enrollment. No more than 8 hours of graduate credit taken as nondegree-seeking student will be applied toward program requirements.
Registration for psychology courses as a non-degree seeking student
is available no sooner than one week prior to the start of classes each
term. The only exception to this is PSYC 500, registration may occur
at any time.

Required Program for Clinical Counseling
Students:
Core Courses:
Course
PSYC-500
PSYC-501
PSYC-507
PSYC-508
PSYC-514
PSYC-523
PSYC-525
PSYC-549

Credit
Human Growth and Development , 3 hours.
Principles of Cognitive and Behavioral Change,
3 hours
General Psychopathology: Assessment and
Differential Diagnosis, 3 hours
Counseling and Personality Theories, 3 hours
Ethics and Mental Health Law, 3 hours
Statistics and Research Design, 3 hours
Basic Counseling Techniques, 3 hours
Applied Measurement Techniques, 3 hours

�PSYC-553
PSYC-561

Introduction to Family Dynamics, 3 hours
Social-multicultural Perspectives, 3 hours

Students completing the Clinical Counseling curriculum must
complete a comprehensive examination successfully to be
permitted to take the following Advanced Courses:

Advanced Courses:
Course
PSYC-552
PSYC-611
PSYC-643
PSYC-644
PSYC-629
PSYC-651
PSYC-652
Electives:
PSYC-557
PSYC-602
PSYC-603
PSYC-555
PHED-511
EDUC-550

Credit
Group Counseling Techniques, 3 hours
Clinical and Professional Issues in Counseling,
3 hours
Contemporary Psychological Assessment and .
Psychotherapy, 3 hours
Advanced Counseling Techniques, 3 hours
Practicum: Clinical Counseling, 3 hours
Internship I, 3 hours
Internship II, 3 hours
Counseling &amp; Psychotherapy for Couples,
3 hours
Social and Biological Basis of Child and
Adolescent Behavior, 3 hours
Affective and Cognitive Interventions:
Child/Adolescent, 3 hours
Special Topics: Alcohol and Substance
Abuse Counseling, 3 hours
Special Topics: Sports Psychology, 3 hours
Career Counseling, 3 hours (Required for ......
Licensed Professional Counselor)

Field Placement Requirements:
Clinical Counseling students complete one 150-hour practicum
and one 600-hour internship providing clinical services in a
community agency subsequent to successful completion of PSYC643 and PSYC-552. Field placement opportunities are available
in many agencies within the tri-county area and are listed on the
website. Field placement sites may require a background check
prior to beginning training.
Students who have completed graduate work elsewhere but who
desire admission to one of the Clinical Counseling practicum/
internships for licensure or professional development reasons must
receive formal approval by the Clinical Counseling Committee.
Additionally, such students will be required to take the following
four courses at The Citadel prior to admission to practicum:
PSYC-508 Counseling and Personality Theories
PSYC-552 Group Counseling Techniques
PSYC-643 Contemporary Psychological Assessment and
Psychotherapy
PSYC-644 Advanced Counseling Techniques
The Citadel has adopted this policy because of its ethical
responsibilities to practicum agencies, the clients of the agencies,
and to the students. Without this background of experience with
students, The Citadel is not in a viable position to attest to the
student’s readiness for the practicum/internship placement.

Specialist in Education in School
Psychology
Department of Psychology, 843-953-5320
Dr. Kerry Lassiter, lassiterk@citadel.edu

Mission Statement:
The mission of the Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) program in
School Psychology is to prepare students to become scientist
practitioners. This model sees the school psychologist as a databased problem solver at the individual, the group, and the systems
level. The concept includes the interaction of the student in the
classroom, the school system, the family and the community.
The Ed.S. degree emphasizes application of psychological
principles, knowledge, and skills in relating to the process and
problems of education. The program is approved by the South
Carolina Department of Education, and graduates are eligible for
certification at the School Psychologist II level in South Carolina.
The program is also approved by the National Association of School
Psychologists (NASP, 2003).

Admission Requirements:
Admission to the School Psychology Program is based on a
competitive review of application materials. All applicants must
submit for review:
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and
all other undergraduate and graduate work directly
from each regionally accredited college or university.
Minimum requirements for consideration include an overall
undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (or graduate grade
point average of 3.0);
3. A current (within five years of application) Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) score of at least 297 (minimum of
150 on the verbal reasoning and 141 on the quantitative
reasoning section). The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) can
be substituted for GRE scores with a score of at least 410 or
higher.
4. A completed admissions questionnaire (www.citadel.edu/
graduatecollege/forms;
5. Two signed letters of reference.
Application materials can be requested from The Citadel Graduate
College, The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina 29409: (843)
953-5089 or online at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege.
All application requirements must be completed and materials
submitted to The Citadel Graduate College by March 15 to be
considered for fall admission in the School Psychology program.

List of Psychology Courses begins on Page 75.
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�Program Requirements:
The Ed.S. degree in School Psychology consists of 75 semester
hours with 4 interacting components:
1. Core knowledge courses focusing on psychological foundations
with emphasis on the role, functions, and scope of the profession of
school psychology (30 hours).
a. PSYC-500: Human Growth and Development
b. PSYC-501: Principles of Behavior and Cognitive
Change
c. PSYC-507: General Psychopathology:Assessment &amp;
Differential Diagnosis
d. PSYC-508: Counseling and Personality Theories
e. PSYC-512: Ethics, Roles, &amp; Law
f. PSYC-523: Statistics &amp; Research Design
g. PSYC-525: Basic Counseling Techniques
h. PSYC-549: Applied Measurement Techniques
i. PSYC-553: Introduction to Family Dynamics
j. PSYC-561: Social-multicultural Perspectives
2. Advanced knowledge and skills courses which emphasize the
knowledge and skills more specific to educational settings (30
hours).
a. PSYC-502: Psychological &amp; Educational
Exceptionalities:Child/Adolescent
b. PSYC-503: Objective Assessment
c. PSYC-504: Special Techniques in Assessment
d. PSYC-505: Personality, Social, &amp; Emotional
Assessment
e. PSYC-602: Social &amp; Biological Basis of Child
&amp;Adolescent Behavior
f. PSYC-605: Systems Theory &amp; Consultation:
Prevention and Intervention*
g. PSYC-606: Educational Interventions*
h. PSYC-607: Behavioral and Emotional Interventions*
i. PSYC-612: Reading Assessment and Interventions
j. PSYC-620: Contemporary Issues in School Psychology
*Course taught in conjunction with Practicum in Consultation.
Students are required to complete a consultation project in the
public schools.
3. Courses critical to functioning as a data-based problem-solver
which provide supervised, hands-on training in assessment and
intervention skills within school settings (12 hours).
Prerequisite: Students can not begin this block of courses until
they have officially been admitted into the School Psychology
Program and completed all prerequisites.
a. PSYC-615: Practicum in School Psychology I
b. PSYC-616: Practicum in School Psychology II
c. PSYC-617: Consultation &amp; Intervention Practicum I
d. PSYC-618: Consultation &amp; Intervention Practicum II
e. PSYC-621: Internship in School Psychology I
f. PSYC-622: Internship in School Psychology II
*NOTE: PSYC 615/617 &amp; 616/618 are co-requisites
4. Experience as a scientist practitioner in gathering and analyzing
data (3 hours).
a. PSYC-599: Thesis (must be completed prior to award
of the M.A.)
Students in the School Psychology program who successfully complete
the 75 semester hours and other Program requirements (see Handbook
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of School Psychology) are awarded the Ed.S. degree. Students must
complete all course requirements within a 5-year period from the date
of initial enrollment. Internship requirements must be completed
within 2 years of the completion of course work or 7 years from
date of initial enrollment. Students may apply for a Master of Arts
in Psychology degree after completion of 39 semester hours from
the School Psychology Program of Studies, 3 of which must be the
thesis.
No more than 8 hours of graduate credit taken as non-degree-seeking
student will be applied toward program requirements. Registration
for psychology courses as a non-degree seeking student is available
no sooner than one week prior to the start of classes each term. The
only exception to this is PSYC 500, registration may occur at any
time.

Field-Based Placement Requirements:
School Psychology students must complete all course work before
placement in an internship setting (including thesis). Students
will be required to spend a minimum of 1200 clock hours in a
supervised internship and complete these hours within 2 years.
To meet South Carolina requirements, students who plan to
complete an internship must apply through the South Carolina
Department of Education (SCDOE) for an internship certificate.
Further, to meet these requirements, internship candidates must
submit an Application for Internship, Teacher Certification
Application, SCDOE required fees, a copy of their social security
card, and fingerprints for FBI/SLED background check to the
Internship Coordinator of School Psychology for submission to the
SCDOE by the deadline for the intended semester of Internship
(January 15 fo Fall Semester internship and May 1 for Spring
internship).
Other field-based experiences may require a criminal background
check prior to field placement.

Program Sequence:
PSYC-503, 504, 505, and 615/616 must be taken in prescribed
sequence, with each course building on the preceding one
incrementally. The intervention courses (PSYC-605, 606, 607
and 617/618) must be completed prior to (or taken concurrently
with) PSYC-615/616 (Practicum in School Psychology I/II) to allow
for further practical experience with intervention skills within
the schools. Please note that ALL full-time school psychology
students must be enrolled in PSYC 503 during their first Fall
semester enrolled in order to avoid an extension of their course
work by one year.

Attendance Policy:
The Catalog of The Citadel Graduate College delineates a general
policy regarding class attendance. Students are expected to be familiar
with this general attendance policy. Unless stated differently in course
syllabi, this general policy is in effect and course instructors can fail
a student who misses more than 20% of classes.
The Graduate program in School Psychology is, by its nature, an
applied practitioner program leading to anticipated passing scores on

�the PRAXIS II and certification as a practicing School Psychologist in
South Carolina. A number of the courses are designed to facilitate
the acquisition of hands-on experiences with various diagnostic,
evaluation, and intervention techniques where skill acquisition is
based on instructor demonstrations and modeling, guided individual
and group practice and participation by the student, role playing,
and group activities, such as simulations, that build the necessary
foundations for the acquisition of the basic skills necessary to the
practice of the profession of School Psychology. In these courses,
a strict absence policy has been adopted by the Program to ensure
that learning experiences are not compromised. Specifically, those
courses that fall under this absence policy are as follows: PSYC-503,
PSYC-504, PSYC-505, PSYC-512, PSYC-615/616, PSYC-617/618,
PSYC-605, PSYC-606, PSYC-621, and PSYC-622. Students enrolled
in these classes are advised to consult their syllabus and instructor
for more specific details

problem-solving model, particularly the problem definition,
problem analysis and intervention planning stages.
Prerequisite: Officially admitted into School Psychology Program

PSYC-504—Special Techniques in Assessment
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to data collection in the School Psychology
program’s data-based problem-solving model. It is an advanced
assessment course, building on skills learned in PSYC-503, where
students gain practical experience with intelligence, achievement,
visual-motor measures as well as adaptive behavior and preschool
assessment. Emphasis is on integrating information from all
sources (i.e., problem analysis)into information utilized in
intervention planning within the problem-solving model.
Prerequisite: Objective Assessment (PSYC-503).

PSYC-505—Personality, Social, and Emotional Assessment

Course Descriptions:
PSYC-500—Human Growth and Development
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the principles of human development with
emphasis on the contributions of biological, social, psychological,
and multicultural influences as applied to an understanding of
cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development across the
life-span. Particular emphasis will be given to the psychobiological
nature and social context of development as well as cultural and
ethnic variations impacting on developmental processes.

PSYC-501—Principles of Behavior and Cognitive Change
Three Credit Hours
This course will provide a systematic review of key concepts and
principles of contemporary behavior and social learning theory.
This material serves as a backdrop for an examination of a functional
analytic approach to behavioral assessment and cognitive-behavioral
therapeutic interventions. The theoretical rationale and empirical
basis of traditional and more recently developed cognitive-behavioral
interventions will be reviewed. Examples of these interventions
include exposure techniques, contingency management, child-parent
training, social skills training, cognitive therapy interventions,
motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy,
mindfulness, and dialectical behavioral therapy.

PSYC-502—Psychological and Educational Exceptionalities:
Children and Adolescents
Three Credit Hours
This course is an overview of child and adolescent educational and
behavioral disorders. The course will focus on definition, etiology,
epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment/intervention. Overlap and
distinguishing characteristics of educationally and psychiatrically
defined disorders (e.g., DSM-IV) will be emphasized.

PSYC-503—Objective Assessment
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to data collection in the School Psychology
program’s data-based problem-solving model. It is an introduction
to the administration, scoring, and interpretation of measures
of intelligence and visual-motor abilities. The student will have
practical experiences in the use of appropriate instruments. Each
student must demonstrate proficiency with these instruments
with emphasis on utilizing this information within the data-based

Three Credit Hours
Students will have direct experiences in assessment and evaluation
with a focus on several diagnostic systems and methodologies
(e.g., DSM-IV, IDEA, etc.). Emphasis will be on acquiring and
interpreting information on behavior tendancies and styles with
special attention to school age children and youth. Students will
gain practical experience in the use and interpretation of objective,
projective, and observational techniques. Practical experiences
will be integrated with analysis of the literature relating to legal
issues, validity of data, and clinical studies. Emphasis will be on
utilization of such information in a model that emphasizes databased problem solving, planning and intervention at multiple
levels across systems.
Prerequisites: Objective Assessment (PSYC-503) and Special
Techniques in Assessment (PSYC-504).

PSYC-507—General Psychopathology Assessment and
Differential Diagnosis
Three Credit Hours
A study of the major mental illnesses delineated in DSM-IV. The
course will have a particular focus on differential and overlapping
symptomatology within and across major classes of disorders.
Models of assessment will be matched with specific symptom
patterns. Continuity and overlap of normal and deviant behavior
will be recognized. Additionally, students will examine the
etiological and epidemiological factors in psychopathology.

PSYC-508—Counseling and Personalities Theories
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide a balanced and systematic
study of the major counseling and personality theories. The
course will integrate personality theory (including assessment and
research techniques), and normal, and abnormal personality with
a particular emphasis on therapeutic application of the major
theories of counseling intervention.
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500).

PSYC-512—Ethics, Roles, and Law
Three Credit Hours
This course will provide a survey of the field of school psychology.
The role and function of the school psychologist, legal, ethical and
professional issues in school psychology will be topics covered in
this course. Field experiences, research methods and contemporary
trends in school psychology will also be addressed. Students
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�will be oriented to a data-based problem-solving model of school
psychology that is empirically driven and intervention focused
within an ecological framework. An important outcome for this
course is to foster participant’s dispositions towards appreciating
the diverse opportunities for school psychologists to positively
impact communities, and to value implementing best practices as a
school psychologist.

PSYC-514— Ethics and Mental Health Law
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide the Clinical Counseling student
with a broad overview of professional issues related to counseling,
including reference to current and historical role issues and
emphasis on matters of ethics and mental health law related to the
counseling profession. Particular attention will be
given to the examination of ethical principles and mental health
law relevant to the potential conflicts/dilemmas arising in the
course of counseling practice (e.g., suicide, homicide, role conflict,
multiple relationships, etc.). Issues specific to service delivery
to minorities and special populations will be addressed, as will
possible ethical conflicts arising within particular
counseling modalities (e.g., marital and family counseling, group
counseling).

PSYC-523—Statistics and Research Design
Three Credit Hours
Course will focus on descriptive and inferential statistics as tools
for exploration of quantitative research methods. Students will
develop competence in generating basic research designs to answer
questions in schools, agencies, and practice.

PSYC-525—Basic Counseling Techniques
Three Credit Hours
Course focuses on fundamental skills of interviewing, assessment,
case conceptualization, and intervention. These preparatory skills
are taught through role-play and other practical approaches. The
course is practice-oriented and designed to assist the student in
developing professional skills. The student will be involved in
analyzing his or her own counseling style and performance.
Prerequisites: completion of all or concurrent registration in:
Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500), Principles
of Cognitive and Behavioral Change (PSYC-501), General
Psychopathology (PSYC-507), and Counseling and Personality
Theories (PSYC-508).

PSYC-549—Applied Measurement Techniques
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare students to become intelligent
users of assessment information within the clinical decision-making
process. The primary focus is on understanding the philosophical
and statistical properties of measurement instruments, developing
an understanding of the advantages and limitations of assessment
approaches, enhancing sensitivity to social and ethical issues in
assessment, and using an integrative approach for applying the
results of assessment to diagnosis and the clinical decision-making
process. Students will also learn program evaluation models and
quality improvement mechanism for school and mental health
programs.

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PSYC-552—Group Counseling Techniques
Three Credit Hours
This course provides students with an understanding of the role
of the group counseling/psychotherapy modality in therapeutic
settings. Focus is on the major components of group counseling/
psychotherapy, including: client selection and preparation for group;
attributes and behaviors of effective group counselors; group dynamics
and group processes; stages of group development; therapeutic
factors associated with groups; and methods/procedures used in
group counseling/psychotherapy.
Prerequisite: The student must have completed all core courses and
passed comprehensive examination.

PSYC-553—Introduction to Family Dynamics
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to serve as an introduction to the various
schools of family therapy. Students will study the historical context
and underlying pragmatic assumptions inherent in the diverse schools.
Students will survey the major contributors to each theoretical
perspective and examine techniques unique to each perspective.
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500).

PSYC-555—Special Topics in Psychology
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide service providers and students with
information and knowledge regarding contemporary psychological
and social problems. Various topics will be offered as the need arises.
This course varies across semesters. Students must obtain approval
from their advisor to include this course as an elective.

PSYC-557—Counseling and Psychotherapy for Couples
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide an overview of the major theories of
relationship psychotherapy and technical interventions utilized within
the major approaches to couples counseling. The development aspects
of family and couples counseling will be reviewed and special course
topics will include spouse abuse, divorce mediation and adjustment,
and ethical considerations. The training activities provided in
this course will include diagnosis of family problems, assessment
techniques, case presentations, enactments, and other experimental
work. Video use and analysis are significant parts of the course.
Prerequisite: Family Dynamics (PSYC-553).

PSYC-561—Social-Multicultural Perspectives
Three Credit Hours
This course uses principles of social psychology to examine the
influences of cultural, ethnic, minority, gender, and life-styles on
psychological, educational and social development. Particular
attention will be focused on variations in experiences and perceptions
of individuals from divergent backgrounds as these impact on
educational and psychological environments. Students will be
provided practical experiences that will enable them to shift focus
from their own perspectives.
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500).

PSYC-570—Social and Cognitive Foundations of Interpersonal
Behavior
Three Credit Hours
This course presents a survey of the scientific study of social influence,
emphasizing that a fundamental understanding of the basic forces

�affecting how individuals think and behave in social settings serves
as a cornerstone of effective interpersonal behavior and sound
leadership.

PSYC-599—Thesis
Three Credit Hours
A supervised applied research project related to a topic or issue in
psychology. A prospectus, to be approved by the supervising faculty
member, shall detail the nature of the study and the methodology to
be used. The thesis shall be submitted according to designated format,
and its acceptance (and the award of credit) shall depend upon an
oral defense before departmental faculty. The student will also be
expected to submit the research for presentation at a state, regional,
or national psychology association meeting or equivalent.
Prerequisite: Completion of Statistics and Research Design (PSYC523).

PSYC-602—Social and Biological Basis of Child and
Adolescent Behavior
Three Credit Hours
This course is an advanced course with a contemporary focus on
the child and adolescent with particular attention to biological and
social forces that shape development. Developmental processes will
be examined through a review of current research. Part of the course
will focus on cultural/technological forces (e.g., computers, television,
video games) which are particularly important to today’s youth and
which are important forces impacting on development.
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500).

PSYC-605—System Theory and Consultation: Prevention and
Intervention
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to the intervention stage of the School Psychology
program’s data-based problem-solver model. School psychology
students will develop skills in systems theory and intervention,
consultation, and alternative delivery services to schools. Traditional
test-and-place perceptions will be replaced with perceptions based on
the principles of prevention, consultation, alternative intervention
methods, and intervention progress monitoring. Students will
cover systems theories and models of consultation to include mental
health consultation, behavioral consultation, organizational change,
and collaborative decision-making as well as primary/secondary
prevention methods with a focus on the learning and psychology of
the school age child/adolescent. Interventions that promote positive
school cultures will be examined across classroom, school, family, and
community systems.
Prerequisite: Ethics, Roles and Law (PSYC-512).
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology I (PSYC-615) and
Practicum in Consultation and Intervention I (PSYC-617)

PSYC-606—Academic Interventions
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to the School Psychology program’s databased problem-solving model and emphasizes a multi-tiered model
including primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention (e.g., Response
to Intervention; RTI). It is an applied course for school psychologistsin-training designed to develop skills in designing, implementing, and
evaluating evidence-based interventions that improve the academic
achievement of primary and secondary school students. The course
will cover curriculum-based assessment (CBA) and measurement

(CBM), collaborative problem-solving, and analysis of students’
academic strengths and needs. Emphasis will be placed on linking
assessment data to development of appropriate interventions designed
to address specific needs in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology I (PSYC-615) and
Practicum in Consultation and Intervention I (PSYC-617)
PSYC-607—Behavioral and Emotional Interventions
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to the School Psychology program’s data-based
problem-solving model. It is an applied course for school psychology
students designed to develop skills in designing, implementing, and
evaluating evidence-based interventions that improve the behavior and
emotional well-being of primary and secondary school students. The
course will cover behavioral principles and appropriate assessment
techniques, including systematic observation of behavioral and
functional behavioral assessment. Emphasis will be placed on linking
assessment data to development of appropriate interventions designed
to target specific needs related to internalizing and externalizing
behaviors. Crisis intervention and threat assessment will also be
addressed.
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology II (PSYC-616) and
Practicum in Consultation and Intervention II (PSYC-618)

PSYC-611—Clinical and Professional Issues in Counseling
Three Credit Hours
Counseling does not occur in a vacuum and clinical counselors
working within the community must possess basic knowledge of a
number of topics that affect the provision of care to clients. This
course addresses a number of topics that relate to the practice
of counseling. Topics to be addressed include: 1) licensure and
professional development; 2) advanced personality theory with
a focus on assessment and treatment of personality disorders; 3)
psychopharmacology for the non-physician; and 4) use of empirically
validated treatments.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed all core courses and
passed comprehensive examination.

PSYC-612—Reading Assessment and Intervention: A
Neuropsychological Perspective
Three Credit Hours
Students will learn to evaluate the reading ability of children and
youth using both qualitative and quantitative assessment techniques.
This course will emphasize diagnosis leading to scientifically validated
instructional interventions. Reading problems will be couched in a
neuropsychological framework and will be consistent with the DSM
and IDEA. Students will learn how to incorporate assessment data
with existing psychological data on the person served to generate a
more complete psychological profile. Students will also learn how
to incorporate assessment data within a response to programs and
methods of instruction used to prevent reading problems before they
occur will also be reviewed.
Corequisites: Practicum in Consultation and Intervention: I and
II (PSYC-616/618)
PSYC-615/616 —Practicum in School Psychology: I and II
Two Credit Hours each
These practica courses are part of the final “capping off” of students
before they begin professional school psychology internships.
Applying the data-based problem-solving model, students will engage
in the administration and scoring of traditional and alternative
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�measures of intelligence, achievement, adaptive behavior, visualperceptual, and socio-emotional functioning that are commonly used
by school psychologists. Students will apply data to problem analysis
and recommend or implement appropriate interventions, monitor
the effectiveness of the interventions, and adhere to standards of
best practice in school psychology. Students will experience various
roles frequently expected of school psychologists in public schools or
affiliated agencies with supervision provided by practicing certified/
licensed psychologists.
Corequisites: Practicum in Consultation and Intervention: I and II
Course (PSYC-617/618)
Prerequisites: Objective Assessment (PSYC-503), Special Techniques
in Assessment (PSYC-504), and Personality, Social, and Emotional
Assessment (PSYC-505).
PSYC-617/618 —Practicum in Consultation and Intervention:

I and II
One Credit Hour Each
These practica courses involve the application of principles and theories
of consultation and intervention through field-based experiences.
Students will learn to employ empirically-based treatments and
to evaluate innovative treatment programs applied to a variety of
children and conditions. Intervention and prevention programs
will target multiple levels within the placement site, including the
individual student, classroom, school, and/or system. Demonstration
of learning and skill will be exhibited in the development of case
studies involving children experiencing academic and/or emotional
difficulties. Through these case studies, students will combine
the scientist-practitioner model with a data-based problem solving
approach to intervene with children in need of school psychology
intervention.
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology: I and II (PSYC615/616).
Prerequisites: Objective Assessment (PSYC-503), Special Techniques
in Assessment (PSYC-504), and Personality, Social, and Emotional
Assessment (PSYC-505).
PSYC-620—Contemporary Issues in School Psychology
Three Credit Hours
This course provided an in-depth study of current issues and research
in school psychology. Course content will cover contemporary
issues in the field that impact the school psychologist’s ability to
competently and effectively deliver services, as well as review methods
and procedures involved in assessing institutional programs (i.e.,
program evaluation, implementation and efficacy).

PSYC-621/622—Internship in School Psychology: I and II
Three Credit Hours Each
A field placement in school psychology utilizing either a clinic setting
(for no more than half the internship) and/or a public school setting
in which the student works under the direct supervision of a certified
school psychologist in conjunction with The Citadel Coordinator of
School Psychology Practicum and Internships. Internship training
represents the cumulative experience and the synthesis of all course
work and practice. The goal is to prepare the intern for independent
function as a school psychologist, i.e., data-based problem-solver,
capable of providing a full range of services with a multiculturally
diverse client population. Students are required to complete
1200 clock hours (PSYC-621 and 622) of supervised internship
experience.
Prerequisite: Completion of all other course work for the Ed.S. degree
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(including thesis).

PSYC-629—Practicum: Clinical Counseling
Three Credit Hours
This course is a supervised field experience for community counseling
students who are at the end of their program. The practicum consists
of 150 hours of work within a community agency. In addition to
working with clients in the community, students experience individual
and group supervision that emphasizes case conceptualization and
the use of intervention strategies. The practicum course integrates
previous course experiences with counseling skills. The student will
complete a comprehensive case study integrating theory, research,
and practical issues in the treatment of a client seen during the
practicum experience.
Prerequisites: Completion of all prior course work (may take elective
with Practicum). Note that permission of advisor is required during the
semester prior to enrollment in the course. Registration is contingent
upon advisor approval based upon successful completion
of coursework and demonstration of readiness to function in a
professional role in the community.

PSYC-643—Contemporary Psychological Assessment and
Psychotherapy
Three Credit Hours
This course integrates clinical assessment, case conceptualization, and
treatment planning and evaluation. The emphasis on assessment
highlights specific, focused procedures for common clinical problems.
Interview methods, self-report instruments, and self-monitoring
among others will be considered for their psychometric characteristics,
clinical utility, and practicality. Case conceptualization will integrate
the results of the assessment process with current conceptual and
empirical literature on etiology and treatment. The course includes
practical exercises in the assessment, conceptualization, and treatment
for the most common clinical problems.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed all core courses and
passed comprehensive examination.

PSYC-644—Advanced Counseling Techniques
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare clinical counseling students for
the practicum experience. The student will implement and apply
previous learning of theory, techniques, and understanding of the
therapeutic process through experiential and didactic methods.
The student will develop increased knowledge of the counseling
process, including assessment, case conceptualization, diagnostics,
and intervention strategies. The student will complete a
comprehensive case study integrating theory, research, and practical
issues in the “treatment” of a simulated client.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed all core courses and
passed comprehensive examination.

PSYC-651/652—Internship: Clinical Counseling
Three Credit Hours Each
The internship is a supervised field experience consisting of 600 hours
of work in a community agency. It involves continued refinement of
counseling skills developed over the course of the student’s program.
The student will complete and present a comprehensive case study
integrating theory, research, and practical issues in the treatment of
a client seen during the internship experience.
Prerequisites: Completion of all prior course work (may take elective

�with Practicum). Note that permission of advisor is required during
the semester prior to enrollment in the course. Registration is
contingent upon advisor approval based upon successful completion
of coursework and demonstration of ability to function in a
professional role in the community.
Prerequisite: Completion of all prior course work, including Practicum
(may take elective with Internship)

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�Master of Arts in Social Science
Department of Political Science
&amp; Criminal Justice, 843-953-5069
Dr. Terry Mays, terry.mays@citadel.edu

2.

3.

Mission Statement:
The degree is designed to allow students to advance their knowledge
of the social sciences through an interdisciplinary study of political
science, criminal justice, sociology, anthropology, psychology,
homeland security, leadership, and related disciplines.
This program offers students the opportunity to acquire a broad
interdisciplinary background in the social sciences and includes
a familiarization with the perspectives, processes, and methods
used in the study of social phenomena. Designed for students and
professionals from all walks of life, the program allows one to tailor
the emphasis of the course of study to fit a variety of individual and
career interests.

Admission Requirements:
1.
2.
3.

4.

Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college or university attended.
All students must successfully complete either the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT). The minimum for the GRE is
a verbal and quantitative combination of 290. The
minimum for the MAT is a score of 396. Students
who fail to meet the minimum score requirement may
be provisionally accepted into the MA degree program
provided all other admission requirements have been
met. Students who score between 283-289 on the GRE
or 380-395 on the MAT may apply for provisional status.
Upon completion of the first eight hours of degree
coursework, with a minimum GPA of 3.50, the student
is considered fully admitted. Admission tests must be
current within five (5) years of application and official
score sent directly to the CGC office at the request of the
student.
Completed program of study with advisor.

Required Program:
The Master of Arts in Social Science is a 36 credit hour program
consisting of the following requirements:
1.

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Required Core (6 hours)
PSCI-500/ CRMJ-500 Seminar in Social Science
PSCI-501/ CRMJ-501 Research Methods in Social

4.

Science
*NOTE: these 6 hours must be included in the first 12
hours taken in the program.
Cluster A: Foundation Courses (15 hours)
Students should select five courses from any political
science, criminal justice, sociology, or anthropology
courses the Department offers.
Cluster B: Electives (15 hours)
Students should select five courses from those listed in
this cluster, three of which must be Psychology graduate
courses (9 hours). Other courses may be used as electives
with the permission of the Departmental Graduate
Director.
Students wishing to focus on homeland security or
leadership may take as many as10 courses from Cluster B
with the approval of the Director of the MA program and
either the Director of Homeland Security Programs (for
homeland security focus) or the Director of Academic
Leadership Programs (for leadership focus). Students who
choose to focus on social sciences as a general area will
take 5 courses from Cluster A and 5 courses from Cluster
B with the approval of the Director of the MA program.

Students accepted for the MASS degree program may
simultaneously enroll in the Graduate Certificate in Leadership
and/or the Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security programs.
Each certificate involves a separate application and acceptance.
Students dual enrolled in the MASS degree and Graduate
Certificate in Leadership may apply the five required courses for
the certificate as the Cluster B of the MASS degree. Students
dual enrolled in the MASS degree and Graduate Certificate in
Homeland Security may apply the five required courses for the
certificate as the Cluster A of the MASS degree. Students dual
enrolled in the MASS degree and Graduate Certificate in
Homeland Security and Graduate Certificate in Leadership may
apply the five required courses for the former certificate as the
Cluster A of the MASS degree and the five required courses for
the latter certificate as the Cluster B. If a student is dual enrolled
for the MASS degree and a Graduate level certificate and then
opts to drop out of the certificate program, the Cluster
requirement(s) revert to that of stand-alone MASS degree
program. See page 110 for more details on the Graduate
Certificate in Leadership and page 113 for more details on the
Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security.

List of Courses: (Cluster B)
PSYC-500
PSYC-501
PSYC-507
PSYC-508
PSYC-553
PSYC-555
PSYC-561
PSYC-570

Human Growth and Development
Principles of Cognitive &amp; Behavioral Change
*With Instructor Permission Only
General Psychopathology
*With Instructor Permission Only
Counseling and Personality Theories
*With Instructor Permission Only
Introduction to Family Dynamics
Special Topics in Psychology
*With Instructor Permission Only
Social-Multicultural Perspectives
Social and Cognitive Foundations of
Interpersonal Behavior

�BADM-704
BADM-713

Foundations of Economics
Communication for Leadership

EDUC-500
EDUC-561
EDUC-600

Foundations of American Education
Counseling Diverse Populations
Professional Negotiations

ENGL-512
ENGL-516
ENGL-520
ENGL-521
ENGL-530
ENGL-535
ENGL-558
ENGL-570
ENGL-571
ENGL-572
ENGL-573

Southern Literature
Continental Literature
Survey of World Literature I
Survey of World Literature II
Special Topics in the Humanities
African-American Literature
Technical and Professional Writing
Topics in African-American Literary Genres
Topics in African-American Literary Periods
Topics in Major African-American Writers
Special Topics in African-American Literature

GEOG-511

World Geography

Any 500 level History course EXCEPT:
HIST-560 History of Non-Western World (MAT only)
HIST-594 Historiography for Social Science Teachers
(MAT only)
HESS-502
HESS-503
HESS-504

Drug and Substance Abuse
Human Sexuality
Public Health

Total: Thirty six (36) hours.

Course Descriptions: (Cluster A)
PSCI-500/CRMJ-500—Seminar in Social Science
Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary introduction to the social sciences with an
emphasis on the perspectives and patterns of inquiry of several
subfields. This course surveys the empirical and theoretical
contributions of different social science disciplines in order to provide
a fundamental understanding of the dynamics of individual and group
behavior. Topics include ethics, social science methodology, and the
key criticisms of these methods.

PSCI-501/CRMJ-501—Research Methods in Social Science
Three Credit Hours
An examination of methods in the scientific study of social
phenomena with emphasis given to the systematic study of society
and contemporary research problem in the social sciences, including
research design, data collection, data analysis, and computer
applications.

PSCI-502—The American Federal System
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the origins of and the relationships
between the national government and the state and local
governments. Topics covered will include the nature of the federal
system and overviews of the functions and powers of the national

and state and local governments. Particular attention will be given
to an evaluation of the policy-making process through a study of
one or more policy areas such as urban policy, welfare policy, and
environmental policy.

PSCI-503—The Politics of American Democracy: Political Behavior, Interest Groups, and Political Parties
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the political process in the United States,
including an analysis of public opinion, the mass media, political
parties, interest groups, voting behavior, and elections. It will
incorporate an introduction to the basic methods of data analysis
in order to allow students to read and understand social science
literature.

PSCI-505—Instructional Approaches to Social Sciences
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide an overview of the social sciences,
to show how they differ from the humanities and the natural sciences,
to review how the scientific approach and the scientific method may
be applied to the study of social sciences, and to introduce students
to a variety of pedagogical techniques; special emphasis will be given
to the use of technology in the teaching of the social sciences and
will include instruction on the use of the internet, on the gathering
and analysis of social science data, and the utilization of simulations
in the classroom.

PSCI-506—Legislative Process
Three Credit Hours
A study of the organizations and procedures of a legislative body
with attention on its role in policy formation and its relationships
with other parts of a political and governmental system.

PSCI-507—American Presidency
Three Credit Hours
A study of the modern presidency with attention to its origin and
its historical and constitutional development. Emphasis is placed
on the examination of the various roles and functions of the
President and on an analysis of presidents in action.

PSCI-509—Urban Politics
Three Credit Hours
A survey of urban areas and their development with emphasis on
the politics of U.S. urban and suburban areas. Topics explored
through lectures, seminars and student-led discussions of the
professional literature include types of urban governance; urban
demographics; suburbanization and gentrification; “urban
sprawl”; the development of professionalized city planning; public
administration and finance; pluralist competition in city regimes;
race and politics; economic development; issues of federalism; and
city-county consolidation and state-city relations.

PSCI-510—Topics in Political Science
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics that fit the needs of students as well as the
specialized knowledge of the faculty. Topics could range from
stability and change in the American political system to the best
way to attain security in a nuclear-armed world.
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�PSCI-521—Advanced Placement: American Government

CRMJ-510— Topics in Criminal Justice

Three Credit Hours
This course reviews and examines the materials, methods,
and approaches utilized in organizing and teaching the high
school advanced placement course on American Government.
Successful completion of the course satisfies the state requirement
for certification to teach the advanced placement American
Government Course.

Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of criminal
justice to fit the needs of students as well as the specialized
knowledge of the faculty.

PSCI-555—Topics in Political Science Leadership Application
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics in political leadership application. Topics could
range from leadership studies of the American presidency; US
foreign policy decision makers; or global leaders. This course
satisfies the “leadership application” requirement for students
in the leadership graduate certificate program.
PSCI-561—Law and Legal Process
Three Credit Hours
A general survey of the American legal process (except for the
criminal justice process) with emphasis on the nature and function
of law, the organization of legal institutions (primarily the state and
federal judiciaries), an introduction to civil law and the civil justice
process, the roles of judges and lawyers, the judicial decisionmaking process, and the impact of court decisions.

PSCI-569/CRMJ-569— National Security Policy
Three Credit Hours
Seminar which examines the components of United States security
policy. Course discusses the roles and agencies involved in the
development of national security policy. Consideration given to
factors, both internal and external, affecting national security.

CRMJ-515/PSCI-515—Topics in Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general areas of homeland security to fit the needs of students as well as the specialized
knowledge of the faculty.

CRMJ-555/PSCI-555—Leadership Application Course in
Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics in leadership application within the field of
criminal justice based on the specialized knowledge and research
interests of the faculty. This course satisfies the “leadership application” requirement for students in the leadership graduate certificate program.

CRMJ-560— Homeland Security and Criminal Justice
Administration
Three Credit Hours
Seminar on effective management principles and practices as they
apply within homeland security organizations. Organizational
and management theories are analyzed and applied to the
contemporary structure of homeland secuirty organizations
with emphasis given to a review of the research related to
the development of leadership skills for homeland security
management.

CRMJ-561— Drugs and Crime
PSCI-570—The Civil Rights Movement
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the Civil Rights Movement from World War II
to the present with extended attention given to the critical period
from 1954 to 1965; the course will consider the impact of this
“civil rights decade” on American politics and political behavior
during the last third of the 20th century. Key events, organizations,
and personalities will be examined, and continuing issues (such
as affirmative action, majority-minority legislative districting,
and racial typing) will be discussed. Secondary analyses will be
supplemented by the use of videotapes, first-hand accounts, and
primary documents to enhance students’ understanding of the
movement and its effects.

PSCI-592—Political Theory
Three Credit Hours
Major theoretical writing from the ancient Greeks to the
present day with emphasis on a comparison of ideas and on the
relationships between theories and contemporary problems.

PSCI-662—Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties
Three Credit Hours
A study of the underlying and basic principles of the Constitution
as reflected in the leading decisions of the United States Supreme
Court with special attention directed to the Bill of Rights and the
Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments.
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Three Credit Hours
This course of study explores and analyzes issues involving drugs
and crime. Drug types, drug offenders, drug trafficking/global
smuggling, money/laundering, law enforcement/interdiction,
governmental response, domestic and international drug policy,
drug-crime correlation, drug testing, and the drug relationship
to other social problems are examined. Future trends and current
dilemmas are investigated regarding the effectiveness of law
enforcement, the “war on drugs”, and drug usage.

CRMJ-562— Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the ideology, structure, and justice processes
of various criminal justice systems in the United States, Europe,
Asia, Africa, Middle East and Latin America This comparative
study involves the analysis of diverse social control, legal, police,
court, correction, and juvenile systems from representative justice
approaches around the world. Variations among countries in crime
and deviance phenomena, as well as, comparative normative values,
practices, and ethics of justice system practitioners are explored.
Contemporary dilemmas and issues involving crime and criminal
justice practices among divergent justice schemes are discussed.

�CRMJ-563— Criminal Evidence
Three Credit Hours
A graduate level discussion of types of evidence, collection of evidence,
the chain of custody, and procedures relating to its introduction into
judicial proceedings. Special attention is given to Fourth Amendment
constitutional issues and the changing nature of the judicial order.

CRMJ-564— Juvenile Justice
Three Credit Hours
A study of juvenile delinquency and the operation of the
American juvenile justice system. The course explores classical
and contemporary theories of juvenile delinquency and status
offending, as well as the effects of family, peers, school, gang
affiliation, and drug usage on youthful offenders. In examining
the juvenile justice system, the course investigates the historical
development and individual operating components. (e.g., police,
courts, and corrections) of the system. Consideration is given
current and future issues involving youth and delinquency such as
curfew, boot camp, youth violence, drug usage, and court waiver.

CRMJ-565 Corrections
Three Credit Hours
An overview of the American correctional system including
prisons, jails, probation and parole. In addition to the historical
development of punishment and corrections, the course explores
issues involving the effectiveness of formal punishment, deterrence
effects, punishment types, and the death penalty. Discussions also
include prison inmate culture, prison gangs, prison life, inmate
civil rights and litigation, problems and dilemmas of early release,
probation, parole, and recidivism. Future trends and prospects for
an increasing prison and parole population are discussed.

the protection of American citizens against internal and external
threats. Consideration is given to the function of ethical conduct
in the rule of law, use of authority, and exercises of governmental
power as part of U.S. government responses to threats to homeland
security. The course includes a thorough review of issues related
to the rules of engagement, the U.S. Patriot Act, Border Patrol
and Security, the Transportation and Safety Administration (TSA)
regulations, and the treatment of terrorists. Ethical dilemmas and
practical applications are explored.

SOCI-501—Social Determinants of Modern Life
Three Credit Hours
This course explores some of the major determinants of group life
such as social structure, socialization, stratification, the major social
institutions, and social change. In addition, attention will center
upon population dynamics and migration and the effects which they
exert upon community life.

ANTH-501—Physical and Cultural Adaptations
Three Credit Hours
This course examines how humans have adapted to their unique
environments through cultural alterations and physical changes
to the body by looking at pre-1492 Native American peoples. The
development of human cultures are examined beginning with the
origins of the First Americans and tracing their migrations to the
various environments of North, Central, and South America for a
more in-depth look at the range of variability among living peoples.
The growth and development of human cultures are examined
from the movement of pre-1492 Native Americans as bands and
progressing through tribes to more advanced urban societies.

CRMJ-567— Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
Seminar on homeland defense and security. The course takes an
in-depth look at the agencies involved in homeland security and
the interagency processes which exist to integrate the services of
federal agencies and state and local governments with armed forces
and defense agencies.

CRMJ-568/PSCI 568 — International and Domestic
Terrorism
Three Credit Hours
In-depth seminar on the nature of international, transnational,
and domestic political violence, with some attention to the
phenomenon of “state terrorism” (international repression) and its
potential impact on the conduct of American foreign policy. The
course also reviews and critiques current explanations for terrorist
behavior. Issues addressed include conceptualizing and defining
terrorism, the structure of violent politics, the lessons and patterns
from the history of contemporary political violence, State support
for terrorism, and counterterrorism as a public policy problem.

CRMJ-572— Ethics and Integrity in Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
A study of the role of justice, ethics, integrity, and ethical behavior
in the homeland security. The course examines ethical issues
regarding the application of law and challenges associated with
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�School of Science &amp;
Mathematics
Master of Arts:
• Biology
Master of Arts in
Education:
• Mathematics
Master of Science:
• Computer Science
• Health, Exercise, &amp;
Sport Science

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�Master of Arts in Biology

Course Descriptions:
BIOL-502—Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

Department of Biology, 843-953-5203
Dr. John Weinstein,
john.weinstein@citadel.edu
Mission Statement:
The Master of Arts in Biology degree is designed to advance
the knowledge of students in a variety of biological disciplines.
The purpose of this degree is to offer certified secondary school
teachers, business people and other professionals the opportunity
to advance their knowledge in the rapidly expanding discipline of
biology. For teachers, the degree enhances their ability to teach a
variety of courses within the discipline. For other professionals,
the program allows individuals to construct a program for
professional advancement in their field.

Admission Requirements:

Four Credit Hours
A study of the comparative anatomy of vertebrate animals.
Emphasis will be placed on the evolution of organ systems in
response to environmental pressures.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-505—Biometry
Three Credit Hours
This course will focus on methods and procedures for designing
experiments, gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data. Topics to be included are descriptive statistics, estimation, measurements of confidence and reliability, tests of significance,
measurements of relationship and correlation, and non-parametric analyses. In addition to lecture format, students will get
hands-on experience in data gathering, analyses using computer
statistical programs, statistical inference and decision making.
BIOL-506—Ecology

1.
2.
3.

Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college or university attended.
All students must successfully complete either the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT). The minimum for the GRE
is a verbal and quantitative combination of 290. The
minimum for the MAT is a raw score of 396. Students
who fail to meet the minimum score requirement may
be provisionally accepted into the MA degree program
provided all other admission requirements have been
met. Upon completion of the first eight hours of degree
coursework with a minimum grade point average of 3.25,
the student is considered fully admitted. Admission
tests must be current within five (5) years of application
and official score sent directly to the CGC office at the
request of the student.

Program Requirements:
The Master of Arts in Biology program requires a minimum of
eight graduate level courses totaling at least 32 credit hours. At
least 20 credit hours must be in biology courses chosen from the
list below. With the approval of the graduate advisor, students in
the M.A. in Biology program may apply up to 12 credit hours in
allied areas toward their graduation requirements. These allied
areas may include, but are not limited to, education, chemistry,
geology, psychology, and physics. Students admitted to the
program are not required to have an undergraduate major in
biology, however it is assumed that students have had at least eight
hours in college level biology courses. Prospective students who do
not have the recommended eight hours in undergraduate biology
must confer with the department head or graduate advisor prior to
beginning the program. All students must meet with the graduate
advisor prior to beginning their course of study.

Four Credit Hours
An introduction to the study of biological interrelationships and
the effects of the environment on the structure and function of
animal and plant systems. Laboratory will emphasize methods and
materials of ecological investigations.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-508—Genetics
Four Credit Hours
A study of inheritance, including Mendelian genetics, molecular
genetics, changes in chromosome structure and number,
cytogenetics, and population genetics.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-509—Marine Biology
Four Credit Hours
Lectures cover major ecological factors and the fundamentals of
oceanography. Laboratory work stresses familiarity with species,
taxonomic methods, sampling procedures, experimental design,
use of equipment, and data handling.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-510—Vertebrate Natural History
Four Credit Hours
An introduction to the classification, ecology, evolution, and
distribution of the vertebrates. Laboratory with emphasis on
identification and field study techniques, especially with respect to
the vertebrates of South Carolina.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-512—Descriptive Histology
Four Credit Hours
A detailed study of the chief types of animal tissues and a
description of the histology of organs. Laboratory work includes
microscopic study of cells, tissues, and organs of animals.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

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�BIOL-514—The Vascular Flora of South Carolina
Four Credit Hours
An introductory study of the native vascular flora of South
Carolina, emphasizing the identification and collection of native
plants. The student will have practice in use of taxonomic keys
and in preparation of specimens.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-518—Ornithology
Four Credit Hours
A study of the structure, function, and ecology of birds. Field trips
and bird specimens will give students a working knowledge of birds
common to South Carolina.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-519—Economic Botany
Three Credit Hours
A course in economic botany devoted to the consideration of
plants which are useful or harmful to humans, their origins and
history, botanical relationships, chemical constituents that make
them economically important, and their role in prehistoric and
modern cultures and civilizations.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-526—Freshwater Biology
Four Credit Hours
The study of freshwater organisms and their environment.
Instruction will cover the biological diversity, ecological and
physiological adaptation, and the physical setting of freshwater
systems. Local systems of interest include large coastal rivers and
lakes, upper portions of estuaries, and old rice fields.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-531—Reproductive and Developmental Strategies
Four Credit Hours
A study of reproductive and developmental strategies used
across the phyla, this course will consider how the choices of the
reproducing adults affect the development and survival of the
offspring. The laboratory will include use of model systems to
investigate the theories discussed in lecture.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week

BIOL-601—Evolution of Animals
Three Credit Hours
A review of evolutionary principles and general morphology of the
animal kingdom.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-602—Morphological Survey of the Plant Kingdom
Four Credit Hours
An advanced course in comparative morphology, life history, and
phylogeny of the vascular and nonvascular plants. The laboratory
will include work on structural and developmental relationships
as applied to morphological and anatomical interpretations of the
vascular and nonvascular plants.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-603—General Physiology
Three Credit Hours
A study of the general principles of animal physiology. Emphasis
will be placed on cellular, tissue, and organ system function and
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how these are integrated to allow the organism to respond and
succeed in its environment.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-604—Marine Invertebrates
Four Credit Hours
A study of marine invertebrates and their environment.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-605—Laboratory Methods in Biology
Four Credit Hours
An experience in laboratory preparation, participation, evaluation,
and supply sources for a series of general biology laboratory
exercises for the secondary or middle school level.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-606—Field Methods in Biology
Four Credit Hours
An examination of the methods used by field biologists
emphasizing experimental design, sampling techniques, and
data analysis. Classroom discussion will be supplemented by
practical field experience. Topics will include the measurement of
primary productivity, estimation of animal population size, plant
community composition and diversity, and the correlation of
environmental factors with species distribution. An effort will be
made to use procedures and field situations that are accessible to
local teachers.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-607—Microbiology
Four Credit Hours
General coverage of the anatomy, morphology, ecology, and
chemistry of microorganisms. The emphasis of the course will
be on bacteria, however, some time will be spent on the study of
fungi, viruses, richettsiae, and protozoans.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-609—Seminar in Environmental Studies
Three Credit Hours
A series of field trips, lectures, and other experiences designed
to develop an understanding of the environment as it affects
human well being now and in the future. This course is especially
designed for teachers and counselors, grades K-12, in all disciplines.
Classes will normally meet daily from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a
period of two weeks during a summer session. Outside fieldwork
is required.

BIOL-610—Special Topics in Biology
Variable Credit Hours
This course is designed for the study of specialized topics in
modern biology. The subject for each course will be announced.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-611—Graduate Research
Variable Credit Hours
Research problems in various areas of biology to introduce the
student to the planning and execution of research experimentation,
data analysis, and the presentation of research findings.
By arrangement; prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

�BIOL-612—Cell and Molecular Biology
Three Credit Hours
An in-depth exploration of the cell surface, organelles, and
metabolism of different cell types. This course integrates cell
biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-621—Aquatic Toxicology
Four Credit Hours
An introduction to assessing the effects of toxic substances
on aquatic organisms and ecosystems. Topics include general
principles of toxicology, fate and transport models, quantitative
structure-activity relationships, single-species and community-level
toxicity measures, regulatory issues, and career opportunities.
Examples will be drawn from marine, freshwater, and brackishwater systems.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-624—Molecular Genetics and Recombinant DNA:
Theory, Practice and Issues
Three Credit Hours
The fundamental principles and applications of recombinant DNA
technology will be discussed and demonstrated. Emphasis will
be placed on sources and preparation of materials for classroom
activities. Societal issues involving recombinant DNA technology
will also be explored.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: two hours a week.

BIOL-631—Environmental Physiology
Three Credit Hours
This course will study the effects of such parameters as salinity,
oxygen, temperature and elevation or depth on animal physiology
and the adaptations made by animals to these environments.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: two hours a week.

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�Master of Arts in Education in
Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
and Computer Science
Dr. John I. Moore, Jr., Department Head,
843-953-5048, john.moore@citadel.edu
Dr. Isaac S. Metts, Jr., Program Director
843-953-5042, spike.metts@citadel.edu
Col. Stephen D. Cotter, Associate Program
Director, 843-953-5035, steve.cotter@citadel.edu
Graduate courses in Mathematics are also offered in support of
other degree programs, primarily the Master of Arts in Teaching
(MAT) with a concentration in the field of Mathematics.

Mission:
The purpose of the M.A.E. in Mathematics is to enhance the
mathematical knowledge and teaching techniques of middle and
secondary mathematics teachers. The program is intended for individuals who currently hold a teaching certificate, but a certificate is
not required. Courses associated with this program do not require
that the participant have an undergraduate major in mathematics. However, the mathematics background and maturity must
include at least twelve hours of mathematics at the undergraduate
level, with at least 8 semester credit hours in calculus. Participants
whose preparation may not be adequate should confer with the
department head or the program director.

Admission Requirements:
1.

Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
the appropriate non-refundable fee, to The Citadel Graduate
College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all other
undergraduate or graduate work directly from each regionally
accredited college or university. Applicants are expected to
have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants with less than a 2.5 GPA may appeal to the Department
of Mathematics and Computer Science, and their application
will be reviewed by the Program Director and the Department
Head. The department recommendation will be forwarded to
the Dean of Science and Mathematics for final action.
3. An official copy of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the
Miller Analogies Test (MAT). The minimum combined score
for the GRE on the verbal and quantitative sections of the
general test is 290. The minimum score for the MAT is a raw
score of 396.*
4. Completion of a minimum of 12 hours of undergraduate
mathematics that includes at least 8 semester credit hours in
calculus.
*Students who score between 283-289 on the GRE or 380-395
on the MAT may apply for provisional status. Under provisional
status, students may enroll for only one semester of 6 hours. If the
student maintains a 3.50 GPA under provisional status, they will
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dents who score 379 or below on the MAT or 282 or below on the
GRE will not be admitted. Admission test must be current within
five (5) years of application.

Degree Requirements:
The minimum number of hours required is 33 semester hours,
of which at least 21 must be mathematics courses and 9 must be
education courses. The other three hours can be either
mathematics or education.
Required Mathematics Courses:
MATH-518 Technology in Mathematics Classrooms (3)
MATH-542 Probability and Statistics (3)
MATH-553 Calculus from an Advanced Standpoint (3)
Electives
Four or five courses* (12-15 semester
hours)
*MATH-501, 509, 517, and 541 are excluded as electives.
CSCI-562 and CSCI-563 may be counted.
Required Education Courses (one course from each of the following
areas):
a. Humanistic Orientation (one course) (3)
EDUC-500 Foundations of American Education
EDUC-522 Critical Education Issues in Multicultural Society
b. Behavioral Science Foundation (one course) (3)
EDUC-536 Educational Psychology
c. Research (3)
EDUC-512 Data Collection and Analysis

Course Descriptions:
MATH-501—Arithmetic and Algebraic Structures for Middle
School Teachers
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to relate the content of arithmetic and
algebraic structures to middle school teachers. It will address the
special needs of middle school teachers and identify resources and
assistance. Course instruction will model the recommendations of
NCTM and the content will be consistent with the South Carolina
Curriculum standards.

MATH-505, 506—Mathematics for Middle/Secondary School
Teachers
Three Credit Hours
These courses are designed to introduce students to topics in finite
mathematics with applications to “real” world problems. Either
spreadsheets or some other technology will be used to model the
problems and expedite the calculations.

MATH-509—Geometry and Measurement for Middle School
Teachers
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to introduce appropriate geometric concepts
and measurements for middle school. Course instruction will
model the recommendations of NCTM and the content will be
consistent with South Carolina Curriculum standards.

�MATH-510—Problem Solving Techniques

MATH-521—Modern Geometry

Three Credit Hours
Strategies and techniques for problem solving will be introduced
and used to solve mathematical problems. The emphasis will be
on middle and secondary level problem solving. A major portion
of the course consists of hands-on experience in problem solving,
both individually and in groups.

Three Credit Hours
A reexamination of elementary geometry from an advanced
standpoint. Metric and synthetic approaches to plane and solid
geometry, topics in non-Euclidean geometry.

MATH-511—Number Theory
Three Credit Hours
The Euclidean algorithm; prime and composite integers,
elementary Diophantine equations, Pythagorean triples, Euler’s
phi-function, congruences, Euler-Fermat theorems, exponents and
primitive roots, quadratic residues.

MATH-512—History of Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the development of mathematics from the time of the
ancients to the present, analysis of causes for the retardation of the
advancement of mathematics in different centuries, contributions
by under represented cultures and selected reading to show the
contributions of mathematics to the development of science.

MATH-514—Methods for Middle/Secondary Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Various methodologies for teaching middle and secondary
mathematics will be introduced and used in the course. The
emphasis will be on using techniques and ideas suggested in the
NCTM standards and South Carolina Frameworks. Ideas on how
to supplement textbook material and how to motivate students will
be presented. Students in the course will have the opportunity to
practice the techniques presented.
Note: All undergraduate mathematics prerequites must be
completed before taking this course.

MATH-517—Concepts of Pre-Calculus for Middle School
Teachers
Three Credit Hours
This course will review the topics in pre-calculus with an emphasis
on conceptual understanding and how middle school mathematics
leads into pre-calculus. Technology will be used to assist in the
motivation and development of algebraic and trigonometric ideas.
Prerequisite: MATH-501 or equivalent.

MATH-530—Linear Algebra
Three Credit Hours
A linear algebra course which emphasizes the geometry of
vectors in two-and three dimensions. Topics include linear
transformations, bases, orthogonality, matrix algebra, and
applications in the real world as well as applications in
mathematics.

MATH-532—Modern Algebra
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the terminology, concepts, and methods of
modern Abstract Algebra. Topics discussed include groups, rings,
integral domains, fields, and isomorphism. Examples drawn
from familiar number systems are used to illustrate elementary
properties of the systems discussed.

MATH-541—Probability and Statistics for Middle School
Teachers
Three Credit Hours
The course will demonstrate basic ideas of data collection
and the use of elementary statistical ideas to analyze the data.
Various graphical representations and models will be explored.
Interpretations of the data and possible extrapolations will be
investigated.

MATH 542—Probability and Statistics
Three Credit Hours
Topics will include probability, random variables, important
probability distributions, sampling distributions, point and interval
estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, correlation, and analysis
of variance. Emphasis will be given to applications in the fields of
biology, business, agriculture, political science, and education.

MATH-545—Applications of Discrete Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Discrete mathematical topics are introduced and used in various
applications. Included are counting techniques, combinatorics,
graphs, theory, and recurrence relations.

MATH-518—Technology in Mathematics Classrooms
Three Credit Hours
This course will introduce new technological developments and
explore ways to use calculators, computers, etc. in the teaching of
mathematics.

MATH-519—Using Technology in Teaching Middle School
Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
This course will demonstrate how calculators and other
technological advances can be used to motivate and develop
conceptual understanding of arithmetic, algebra, and geometric
concepts. Various applications which make use of calculators will
be investigated. The appropriateness of calculator use in teaching
certain topics will be discussed.
Note: Credit may not be received for both MATH-518 and 519.

MATH-550—Mathematical Modeling
Three Credit Hours
The course is designed to strengthen the content knowledge
needed to use mathematical modeling as an effective tool in
problem solving. Topics include models which require use of some
or all of the following: difference equations, curve fitting, graphing,
spreadsheets, geometry, matrices, calculus, maximization and
minimization, and simulation using random numbers.

MATH-553—Calculus from an Advanced Standpoint
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare teachers who may teach
the Advanced Placement course in calculus. Emphasis will be
on understanding background and concepts involved in the
development of calculus. The use of graphing calculators and other
technology will be demonstrated and practiced.
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�MATH-570—Selected Topics
Three Credit Hours
Special topics in mathematics which are not covered in other
courses. This course may be repeated for additional credit, as the
topic change.

CSCI-562—Microcomputer Applications for Teachers
Three Credit Hours
This course is specifically designed to help teachers/administrators
prepare to use microcomputers and Internet resources in
their classroom/school. Topics include a general introduction
to computers, word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and
telecommunications. Emphasis will be on actual classroom/school
applications. This course is not intended for anyone who has
already taken another computer course.
Note: This course can not be used for the Master of Science in
Computer Science.
CSCI-563—Programming for Teachers
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces computer programming and problemsolving using a modern programming language. Students will learn
language syntax and basics of event-driven programming. Concepts
and methods of object-oriented programming and design, creating
applications using a development cycle approach, and disciplined
coding style are included. In addition, students will also learn
about data organization and collection, database construction, and
manipulating data within a database. Students will be required
to complete tutorial exercises and projects that can be used with
middle and high school students.
Note: This course can not be used for the Master of Science in
Computer Science.

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�Master of Science in Computer Science
Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Dr. John I. Moore, Jr., Department Head,
843-953-5048, john.moore@citadel.edu
Dr. Shankar Banik, Program Director,
843-953-5039, shankar.banik@citadel.edu
Mission:

2.

The Master of Science in Computer Science is designed to offer
professionals an opportunity to attain an advanced degree in the
computer science field while upgrading their skills and knowledge.
The computer science program is a joint program with the College
of Charleston.

Admission Requirements:
1.

2.

3.
4.

5.

6.

Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with the appropriate non-refundable application fee, to
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room
101.
An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college and university. Students
admitted to the program are normally expected to have an
undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0.
Approval from the Program Director or Department
Head before registering for any graduate Computer
Science (CSCI) courses.
Completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
with a minimum combined score of 300 on the verbal
and quantitative sections of the general test (minimum
of 1000 under the old grading system) and a minimum
score of 4.0 on the writing assessment. The GRE must be
current within five years of the application for admission
to the program.
Evidence of a command of spoken and written English
such as a TOEFL score of 550 paper-based, 79-80 internet
based or 213 computer-based (if English is not the native
language of citizenship).
Competency, demonstrated through coursework,
approved work experience, or a program administrated
competency exam, in the areas of basic Computer
Architecture, Object-oriented Programming, Discrete
Mathematics, and Data Structures.

Degree Requirements:
The Master of Science in Computer Science degree is conferred
upon those candidates who successfully complete an approved
program of study consisting of a minimum of 33 semester hours of
graduate credit (of which no more than nine may be transfer credit)
with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
All degree candidates must:
1. Complete the following four core courses for a total of
12 hours.
CSCI-601 Data Modeling and Database Design

3.

CSCI-602 Foundations of Software Engineering
CSCI-603 Object-Oriented Design Patterns
CSCI-604 Distributed Computer Systems Architecture
Declare an area of specialization from among software
engineering, information systems, or computer science,
and complete four courses in that area (12 hours).
a) Degree candidates in the Software Engineering
specialization must complete four courses from the
courses numbered 634, 654, 656, 657, 658, 659,
672, or 690 when approved by the department head
or program director. One of these courses must be
656 and one of the courses must be chosen from 654
and 658.
b) Degree candidates in the Information Systems
specialization must complete four courses from the
courses numbered 631, 632, 634, 636, 638, 659,
672, or 690 when approved by the department head
or program director. Two of these courses must be
632 and 631.
c) Degree candidates in the Computer Science
specialization must complete four courses from the
courses numbered 612, 614, 616, 618, 638, 674, or
690 when approved by the department head or
program director. Three of the four courses must be
from the courses numbered 612, 614, 616, or 618.
Complete one of the following three options (9 hours).
a) CSCI-699 Research Thesis (6 hours) plus one
elective.
b) CSCI-698 Project thesis (3 hours) plus two electives.
c) Three electives (9 hours).

The Citadel’s School of Engineering offers a Graduate Certificate
in Technical Project Management consisting of four courses.
PMGT-650 (Overview of Technical Project Management) may
be substituted for CSCI-634 in satisfying degree requirements
for the Master of Science in Computer Science, and the remaining
three courses, PMGT-651, PMGT-652, and PMGT-653, may be
taken as electives satisfying requirement 3c above.
Students accepted for the MS in Computer Science degree program
may simultaneously enroll in the Graduate Certificate in Technical
Project Management program. The certificate involves separate
enrollment and acceptance.

Course Descriptions:
CSCI-601—Data Modeling and Database Design
Three Credit Hours
Topics include conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling,
data analysis, relational database design and normalization,
query languages, query processing, administration, and CASE
tools. A database design project is part of the requirement and
includes hands-on data modeling, design, development, and
implementation.

CSCI-602—Foundations of Software Engineering
Three Credit Hours
A survey course in software engineering processes and
methodologies. This course includes software life cycles, planning
and managing projects, capturing and managing requirements,
analysis and design, implementation, software testing and quality
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�assurance, and risk analysis in software development. Emphasized
are team-based development, quality standards, object-oriented
design, and CASE (computer aided software engineering) tools.

CSCI-603—Object-Oriented Design Patterns
Three Credit Hours
A course in software design using design patterns as a tool for
communicating software design solutions and as an aid in software
refactoring. Creational, structural and behavioral patterns are
emphasized. Also covered are finding and documenting software
development patterns. The Unified Modeling Language is used as
the design tool for software patterns and programming projects are
in an object-oriented programming language.

CSCI 604—Distributed Computer Systems Architecture
Three Credit Hours
This course covers basic techniques for the design and construction
of distributed systems. Its aim is to give the skills needed to
build simple systems and to identify key issues for the analysis of
distribution problems.

CSCI-612—Advanced Computer Architecture
Three Credit Hours
This course covers various topics relevant to clustering including
the following: interconnection networks, protocols, high
performance I/O, load balancing, availability, programming
models and environments, parallel algorithms, and applications.
The course is lab intensive and includes the implementation of
parallel algorithms on a parallel cluster.
Prerequisites: CSCI-604 or an undergraduate course in operating
systems.

CSCI-614—Advanced Operating Systems
Three Credit Hours
This course covers a broad range of advanced operating systems
concepts including protection, security, memory management,
kernels, file systems, synchronization, naming, networks, and
distributed systems as well as recent trends in operating systems
design. Specific aspects of operating systems which support
distributed computing will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: CSCI-604 or an undergraduate course in operating
systems.

CSCI-616—Automata Theory
Three Credit Hours
The theory of finite state machines and regular expressions
are applied to the design of switching circuits, components of
compilers such as lexical analysis, pattern-matching, text-editors,
unifications as needed in Prolog or for automated deduction,
and almost any program which processes under commands.
Undecidable problems and intractable problems are explored.

CSCI-618—Programming Languages
Three Credit Hours
The course surveys the principles of programming language design
and the issues related to their implementation. Topics will include
a comparison of the major programming paradigms: imperative,
functional, logic, and object-oriented. Also covered are data types,
methods of specifying the semantics of language constructs, and
concurrency.

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CSCI-631—Privacy and Security Issues
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the principles and practices related to computer
security. The course concentrates on the problems of security
associated with computer systems and emphasizes the application
of cryptography to address those problems.

CSCI-632—Data Communications and Networking
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to data communications and computer
networking. Topics include LAN topologies, transmission media,
error detection, packet switching networks, internetworking of
heterogeneous network technologies, Internet protocol suites (with
emphasis on TCP/IP), the client/server paradigm, the BSD Socket
interface, network security, and network applications.

CSCI-633—Semantic Web Principles and Practice
Three Credit Hours
This course covers the emerging technology supporting the
Semantic Web with macbine-processable content. Students will
engineer and implement ontologies, associated metadata and
logical inference systems. Covered are specialized languages such
as Extensible Markup Language (XML), Resource Description
Framework (RDF), and Ontology Web Language (OWL) and query
associated query languages.

CSCI-634—Project Change and Management
Three Credit Hours
Managing projects within an organizational context, including the
processes related to initiating, planning, executing, controlling,
reporting, and closing a project form the major portion of this
course. Project integration, scope, time, cost, quality control, risk
management, and managing the changes in organization resulting
from introducing or revising information systems are also included.

CSCI-636—Information Technology Policy, Strategy, and
Governance
Three Credit Hours
This course will consider the development and implementation
of policies and plans to achieve organizational goals, the defining
of systems that support the operational, administrative and
strategic needs of the organization, and the study of approaches to
managing the information systems function in organizations.

CSCI-638—Advanced Topics in Database Systems
Three Credit Hours
Topics such as algorithms for query processing and optimization,
physical database design, transaction processing, concurrency
control, database backup and recovery techniques, database
security, distributed databases, multimedia databases, object and
object-relational databases, data warehousing, and data mining.
Prerequisite: CSCI-601.

CSCI-654—Software Requirements Analysis and Specification
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the software requirements engineering process.
Topics to include: feasibility studies, risk, requirements elicitation,
modeling, analysis, specification, and validation.
Prerequisite: CSCI-602.

�CSCI-656—Software Systems Design and Implementation

CSCI-690—Special Topics in Computing

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the issues, techniques, strategies,
representations, and patterns used in designing and implementing
software. Possible design topics include: specification of internal
interfaces, architectural design, data design, user interface design,
design tools and evaluation of design. Possible implementation
topics include: language-oriented issues, construction technologies,
tools and formal construction methods.
Prerequisites: CSCI-602 and CSCI-603.

Three Credit Hours
A course in the special study of an advanced or new topic in
computer science, information science or software engineering.
This course may be repeated for additional credit, as the topic
change.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

CSCI-657—Embedded Systems Design
Three Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to specifying, designing,
implementing and testing (real-time) embedded systems. Topics
include the embedded system life cycle, choosing a processor,
hardware/software partitioning, design techniques, cross-platform
development, debugging, testing and integration. Implementation
languages may include Java, C/C++ or assembly.
Prerequisites: CSCI-602 and CSCI-604.

CSCI-658—Software Testing and Maintenance
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the concepts and methods associated with
software testing and maintenance. Testing topics to include:
testing as part of requirements engineering and software design,
test plan writing, and static and dynamic testing. Maintenance
topics to include: an overview of corrective, adaptive, perfective
and preventive maintenance activities as well as organizational
managerial issues.
Prerequisite: CSCI-602.

CSCI-659—Service-Oriented Computing
Three Credit Hours
Service-Oriented Computing is a term that describes software
systems that combine Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
and Business Process Management (BPM) layers. This course
explores both SOA and BPM, demonstrating how business and
IT concerns can be aligned. Students will gain experience with
service-oriented development, process modeling and execution,
and securing services.

CSCI-691—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
This course consists of individual study of an agreed-upon topic
under the direction of a faculty member and following a course
of reading and other requirements proposed by the student
and established by negotiation with the director. This course is
intended to provide graduate students with an opportunity to
study in an area of computer science, software engineering or
information systems that is not generally offered. The course may
be repeated once.

CSCI-698—Project Thesis
Three Credit Hours
Project thesis is a three-credit hour course for the completion of
a formal master’s project thesis under faculty direction. A project
thesis is characterized by a research project that applies or extends
course topics through systems development.
Prerequisites: Completion of the four core courses CSCI-601,
CSCI-602, CSCI-603, and CSCI-604, and approval by the MSCS
program director.

CSCI-699—Research Thesis
Six Credit Hours
Research Thesis is a six-credit hour course for the completion
of a formal master’s research thesis under faculty direction. A
research thesis is a traditional research project characterized by a
comprehensive paper on a research topic.
Prerequisites: Completion of the four core courses CSCI-601,
CSCI-602, CSCI-603 and CSCI-604, and approval by the MSCS
program director.

CSCI-672—Human-Computer Interaction
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to human computer interaction and user interface
development. Topics include human factors of interactive
software, interactive styles, design principles and considerations,
development methods and tools, interface quality and evaluation
methods. This course stresses the importance of good interfaces
and the relationship of user interface design to human-computer
interaction. It is intended for students whose future work may
involve software development.

CSCI-674—Introduction to Computer Graphics
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the fundamental principles of computer
graphics. Using standard graphics libraries, students will learn
these principles by writing a series of programming projects.

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�Department of Health, Exercise,
&amp; Sport Science
Mission Statement:
Goals of the degree programs M.S. in Health, Exercise, and Sport
Science and M.A.T in Physical Education are to provide an exemplary
educational environment and experiences leading to advanced skills,
knowledge, and attitudes within domains of human movement;
healthful living; individual growth and development; application
of physical, biological, and behavioral sciences to the teaching and
learning processes; and management and administration of sport,
exercise, and recreation programs.
These two programs provide scholarly approaches to study of
professions for those interested in health science, exercise science,
sport science, physical education, and human performance.
These advanced degree programs prepare graduates for leadership
positions including those within schools and other teaching and
coaching venues; the recreation industry; college and university
sports, intramurals, recreation, and sports club programs; resort
programming; wellness and fitness industries; and sport and athletic
administration.
The Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science also provides
a Graduate Certificate in Sport Management (see page 109 for
details).

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Master of Science in Health, Exercise, &amp;
Sport Science
Dr. Dena P. Garner, Program Director,
843-953-7960, dena.garner@citadel.edu

Admission Requirements:
1. Contact the Director of Graduate Studies for the
Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science.
2. Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
3. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college or university. Students whose
degrees are from colleges and universities outside the
United States will be required to have their transcripts
translated by one of several academic credential evaluation
organizations recognized by the CGC office.
4. Successfully complete either the Miller Analogies Test
(MAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
and have official scores sent directly to the CGC
office. This test must be current within five years of
application. Minimum acceptable score for the MAT is 396.
Minimal acceptable GRE score is a combined verbal
and quantitative score of 290. Applicants who score
between 380-395 on the MAT or between 283-289 on the
GRE may apply for provisional status provided all other
requirements have been met. A student with provisional
status who completes 6 graduate semester hours in one
semester and maintains a 3.5 grade point ratio will be
classified as a regular degree-seeking student.
5. Three signed letters of recommendation must be sent to the
CGC office. These may be from faculty members of the
applicant’s undergraduate institution and/or from
associates in business, government, education, or military
service.
6. Submit a resume detailing previous work experiences to the
CGC office.
7. Submit an official TOEFL score if your native language is
not English. Minimum acceptable score is 550 paperbased, 213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based.

�Program Requirements:
The program consists of thirty-nine (39) or forty-two (42) semester
credit hours depending on course selection. Either twenty-one (21) or
twenty-four (24) hours are derived from seven (7) or eight (8) required
core courses. The balance of hours (18) may be taken from approved
health, exercise, and sport science electives and a maximum of three
(3) hours of free electives. Within the broad scope of courses offered,
each program of study is individually structured to accommodate
needs and interests of the student while assuring mastery of the
disciplines of health science, exercise science, and sport science. Each
student enrolled in this program is expected to integrate components
of research, apply contemporary technological and/or computer
expertise, and practice effective oral and written communications
skills through each phase of the program.
During the last semester of program work, each student is required
to take a written and oral exit competency examination. Questions
for the written phase are drawn from coursework completed by each
student in the Department of Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science.
After the written exam is evaluated, each student will undergo an
oral investigation consisting of questions selected by members of the
departmental graduate faculty. Any student who does not satisfactorily
complete the exit competency examination may be required to take
additional courses or accomplish individualized study to strengthen
identified areas.

Core Requirements:
Depending upon program emphasis, seven (7) or eight (8) courses
within the curriculum are designated “Core Courses” are required
for each student:
HESS-501
Nutrition
HESS-505
Motor Development and Motor Learning
HESS-506
Applied Exercise Physiology
HESS-510
Biomechanics of Sport Techniques
HESS-540
Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I
HESS-560
Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
II
HESS-507
Special Problems in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport
Science *
(OR)
HESS-542
(OR)
HESS-598
HESS-599

Practicum in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science *
Thesis I in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science (3) *
Thesis II in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science (3) *

* HESS-540 is a prerequisite or co-requisite for this course
TOTAL HOURS of CORE REQUIREMENTS: 21 or 24
Approved Electives
Each student is required to choose a minimum of six (6) courses (18
hours) from the following list of approved elective courses.
HESS-502
Drug &amp; Substance Abuse
HESS-503
Human Sexuality

HESS-504
HESS-508
HESS-509
HESS-511
HESS-512
HESS-513
HESS-518
HESS-520
HESS-521
HESS-523
HESS-530
HESS-534
HESS-538
HESS-539
HESS-541
HESS-543
HESS-544
HESS-545
HESS-546
HESS-547
HESS-548
HESS-549
HESS-552
HESS-553
HESS-558
HESS-560

HESS-554
HESS-555
HESS-556
HESS-557

Public Health
Epidemiology
Preventive and Rehabilitative Aspects of
Physical Activity
Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport
Science (Exercise Science)
Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport
Science (Sports Management)
Sport Facility &amp; Event Management
Sport Marketing
Special Topics in Sport Management
The Art of Selling in Sport
Administration and Leadership of Exercise
and Sport Organizations
Practicum in Sport Management
Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in
Sport &amp; Physical Activity
Internship in Sport Management (6 hours)
Sport Public Relations &amp; Promotions
Current and Future Trends in Health, Exercise,
&amp; Sport Science
Consumer Health
Exercise Testing &amp; Assessment
Nutrition for Exercise, Sport, and Physical
Activity
Environmental Physiology
Techniques of Conditioning for Sport and
Physical Fitness
Psychology of Sport &amp; Motivation
Sociological and Cultural Aspects of Sport
Fundraising for Sport Organizations
Sport Communications
Advertising in Sport
Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp;
Sport Science II * **
Analysis of Sport Skills and Techniques
Legal Aspects of Sport
Sport Finance
Economics of Sport

* HESS-540 is a prerequisite or co-requisite for this course
** This course or an equivalent course may be required if a student
chooses the thesis option
•

•

Opportunities exist for development of specialized
programs of study emphasizing Health Science, Exercise
Science, or Sport Science.
Common threads of effective written and oral communication
skills, research methodology, applied contemporary
technology and computer expertise, collaboration and
cooperation with other disciplines, and reflective learning
will be incorporated within each course in the Master of
Science curriculum.

Total program hours: 39 OR 42
(21/24 core hours + 18 elective)

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�Course Descriptions:
HESS-501—Nutrition
Three Credit Hours
A study of primary nutrients essential to health with attention given
to specific needs from infancy through adulthood. Current theories
and practices related to physical and intellectual performance are also
investigated. Contemporary topics are presented such as degenerative
diseases, food-borne diseases, fad dieting, food additives, and sports
nutrition.

HESS-502—Drug and Substance Abuse
Three Credit Hours
A study of characteristics of commonly abused chemicals and other
substances and reasons for abuse. Attention will be given to methods
of rehabilitation and prevention.

HESS-503—Human Sexuality
Three Credit Hours
A study of all facets of human sexuality.

HESS-504—Public Health
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to analyze public health trends, services, funding,
and organization of local, state, and federal agencies.

HESS-505—Motor Development and Motor Learning
Three Credit Hours
Study of appropriate learning theories, hereditary and environmental
factors influencing learning and performance of gross motor skills.

HESS-506—Applied Physiology of Exercise
Three Credit Hours
Study of effects of exercise upon various components of physical
fitness. Analysis and interpretation of research in areas of
cardiovascular-pulmonary adjustment, metabolic requirement, and
heat regulation during exercise are emphasized.
Prerequisite: Human Physiology or Exercise Physiology

HESS-507—Special Problems in Health Science, Exercise
Science, and Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
An independent research study of a local problem or a specialized
subject area not normally covered in existing courses.
Prerequisite: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I

HESS-508—Epidemiology
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the science of epidemiology and techniques used
in epidemiology.
Prerequisite: Tests and Measurements, Statistics, or equivalent.

HESS-509—Preventive and Rehabilitative Aspects of Physical
Activity
Three Credit Hours
This course provides emphasis on roles of exercise and physical
activity in prevention and rehabilitation of degenerative diseases.
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HESS-510—Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
Three Credit Hours
Study and analysis of humans in motion, sport object motion,
and forces acting upon animate and inanimate bodies. Basic
cinematographic and non-cinematographic techniques are utilized in
a variety of both general and specific sports skill applications.
Prerequisites: Anatomy and/or Physiology

HESS-511—Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
(Exercise Science)
Three Credit Hours
Opportunities for graduate students to take special courses not
generally offered within the department. Each course must be
appropriate for one’s program of studies, and permission of the
Director of Graduate Studies in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
is required.
Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.

HESS-512—Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
(Sports Management)
Three Credit Hours
Opportunities for graduate students to take special courses not
generally offered within the department. Each course must be
appropriate for one’s program of studies, and permission of the
Director of Graduate Studies in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
is required.
Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.

HESS-513—Sport Facility &amp; Event Management
Three Credit Hours
This course will integrate various operational functions of sport
facilities, including management principles, methodologies, and
practices. In addition, effective management of sport and recreational
events will be studied.

HESS-518—Sport Marketing
Three Credit Hours
This course will cover basic components of sport marketing: use of
sports as a marketing tool for other products; marketing of sports
products; and current considerations relevant for both marketing
through and marketing of sports.

HESS-520—Special Topics in Sport Management
Three Credit Hours
Opportunity for graduate students to take special courses not generally
offered within the department. Each course must be appropriate for
one’s program of studies, and permission of the Director of Graduate
Studies in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science is required.

HESS-521—The Art of Selling in Sport
Three Credit Hours
A course concentrating on knowledge, skills and concepts related to
the “art” of sales, an area valued considerably in the sport industry.

HESS 523—Administration and Leadership of Exercise and
Sport Organizations
Three Credit Hours
This course examines organizational theory and behavior as well

�as leadership qualities related to exercise and sport organizations.
Effectiveness, structure, and design of sport and exercise
organizations will be addressed as well as cultures, leadership styles,
conflicts, changes, and human resources involved in these entities.

HESS-529—Special Problems in Sport Management:
Advertising in Sport
Three Credit Hours
A course examining knowledge, skills and concepts required for
succesful advertising in the sport industry. Strategies and techniques
of successful advertising wll be studied.

HESS-530—Practicum in Sport Management
Three Credit Hours
A supervised field experience of at least 125 hours in a sport industry
setting. Students observe, shadow, and work in a setting that enhances
and complements classroom learning, develops valuable skills,
nurtures professional networking, and acts to advance one’s future
career goals.
Prerequisites: Sport Marketing (HESS-518), Administration and
Leadership of Exercise and Sport Organizations (HESS-523), or
instructor approval.

HESS-534—Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in Sport
&amp; Physical Activity
Three Credit Hours
Study of legal, ethical, and practical definitions of involving people
with disabilities within physical activity, physical education, and
sport settings.

HESS-538—Internship in Sport Management
Six Credit Hours
Involvement in an external working experience with a host
organization for a period of at least 500 hours. This internship will
provide students with opportunities to receive practical experience
in selected sport management settings.
Prerequisites: All required program courses or instructor approval

HESS-542—Practicum in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
A supervised field experience of at least 125 hours in a health
science, exercise science, or sport science setting. Students observe,
shadow, and work in a setting (s) to enhance and complement
classroom learning, develop valuable skills, nurture networking,
and may advance one toward future career goals.
Prerequisites: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I

HESS-543—Consumer Health
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to produce smarter consumers in the health
marketplace. Emphasis is on evaluation of health products and
services.

HESS-544—Exercise Testing &amp; Assessment
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to acquire knowledge and develop skills necessary
for exercise testing, physical fitness assessment, and exercise
prescriptions among a variety of populations. Topics to be addressed
include exercise program goals and objectives, principles and methods
of physical fitness screening, development and testing, evaluation of
existing exercise programs, exercise prescriptions, and administration
and programming considerations.

HESS-545—Nutrition for Exercise, Sport, and Physical
Activity
Three Credit Hours
An examination of nutrition and physical activity interactions
including exercise and sport. Topics include current research
on nutrients and ergogenic aids, as well as dietary analysis and
intervention with athletes.

HESS-546—Environmental Physiology

HESS-539—Sport Public Relations &amp;Promotions

Three Credit Hours
A course examining energetics of environmental stress on
cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, and muscle physiology as
pertain to physical performance.

Three Credit Hours
A course focusing on marketing and public relations principles and
practices in the sport management industry.

HESS-547—Techniques of Conditioning for Sport and
Physical Fitness

HESS-540—Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to introduce procedures for conducting, evaluating,
and applying research in health, exercise, and sport science including
an understanding of fundamental research design, data collection,
and data analysis.

HESS-541—Current and Future Trends in Health, Exercise,
and Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
Investigation and exploration of current and future trends in health,
exercise, and sport science through contemporary readings and
seminar discussions.
Prerequisites: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I

Three Credit Hours
A study of fundamental concepts of human physiology and exercise
physiology as apply to programs of physical conditioning, training, and
physical fitness. Theories, current research, and laboratory techniques
for assessing human physiological responses to exercise, physical
training, health-related physical fitness, and sport performance will
be studied.

HESS-548—Psychology of Sport and Motivation
Three Credit Hours
A course addressing the effects of participating in exercise and sport
on psychological traits and states of participants and fans. Cognitive
and neurobiological mechanisms and psychological limitations to
athletic performance will be studied, as well as mental and psychological
techniques and strategies to improve performance and achievement in
sport and exercise.

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�HESS-549—Sociological and Cultural Aspects of Sport
Three Credit Hours
An examination of sport in America and its affects on society, including
race, gender, adherence, values, and violence.

HESS-552—Fundraising for Sport Organizations
Three Credit Hours
Traditional and innovative revenue acquisition methods for sport
organizations will be examined. Fundamental concepts and theories
of fundraising applicable to the sport industry will be studied.

HESS-553—Sport Communications
Three Credit Hours
Examination of the role of sport organizations as communications
systems where effective written and oral interpersonal communication
skills are imperative for success.

HESS-554—Analysis of Sports Skills and Techniques
Three Credit Hours
An application of data collection and data analysis tools including
EMG, videography, and force transducers to kinesiological systems of
the human body during movement and sport skills.

HESS-555—Legal Aspects of Sport
Three Credit Hours
This course reviews legal considerations, responsibilities, and liabilities
of organizations and personnel related to sport and recreation.
An examination of event management, personnel relations, and
governmental regulations impacting sport and recreation as well as
tort liability with special emphasis on effective management of risk,
athletic eligibility, contracts, and Title IX.

HESS-556—Sport Finance
Three Credit Hours
This course addresses basic theory in finance and accounting as
applied to managerial control of sport organizations. It examines
forms of ownership, taxation, financial analysis, feasibility studies,
and economic impact studies related to sport organizations.

HESS-557—Economics of Sport
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to fundamental economic concepts
and analysis, especially those related to spectator sports, and youth
sports, recreational sports, the sporting goods industry.

HESS-560—Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science II
Three Credit Hours
Advanced procedures for conducting, evaluating, and applying research
in health, exercise, and sport science including an understanding of
parametric and nonparametric instruments and methodologies used
to measure and evaluate various parameters considered essential to
research in health, exercise, and sport science.
Prerequisite: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I; Statistics, Tests and
Measurements, or equivalent.

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HESS-598—Thesis I in Health Science, Exercise Science, and
Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
Student will be directed to develop a research question or problem
statement, define terminology, identify limitations and delimitations,
and formulate hypotheses and purpose statements. A literature
review critiquing previous research on the topic and a description of
methodology to be used to solve the problem will be included. Chapters
1, 2, and 3 of the thesis will be completed and presented to the thesis
committee for approval.
Prerequisites: HESS-540, HESS-560 Research Techniques and Methods
of Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I, II

HESS-599—Thesis II in Health Science, Exercise Science, and
Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
Student will be directed to report results, discuss findings in relation
to the introduction and previous literature, identify recommendations
and conclusions, and include a bibliography. Chapters 4 and 5 of the
thesis will be completed, and the entire thesis presented in an oral
defense to the thesis committee for approval. The student will also be
expected to submit the research for presentation at a state, regional, or
national meeting or equivalent.
Prerequisites: HESS-540, HESS-560 Research Techniques and Methods
of Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I, II and
HESS-598, Thesis I in Health Science, Exercise Science, and Sport
Science.

�School of Engineering
Master of Science:
• Project Management

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�Master of Science in Project
Management
School of Engineering, 843-953-9811
Dr. Charles Skipper,
Charles.skipper@citadel.edu

Mission Statement:
The mission of The Citadel’s Master of Science in Project
Management is to equip a diverse professional student population
with the applied knowledge, principled leadership and
management skills needed to effectively lead an organization’s
implementation of projects and multi-disciplinary initiatives.

Admission Requirements:
Applicants will be admitted to the Master of Science in Project
Management (MSPM) degree program on the basis of professional
and scholastic achievement, along with their aptitude for graduate
study. Other qualities appropriate to graduate study are also
considered. Anyone holding a bachelor’s degree from a regionally
accredited college or university is eligible for consideration. A
technical or engineering background is not a requirement for
admission.
All material must be received by the CGC office on or before
the following dates to assure consideration to the MSPM degree
program during the applicable semester.
Semester to begin:
Fall
Spring
Summer

Admission material due:
July 20th
December 1st
March 20th

For degree-seeking students:
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate academic course work
from each regionally accredited college or university must be
submitted directly to The Citadel Graduate College.
3. Submission of official copy of GRE or GMAT test score,
current within the previous five years, to the CGC office.
4. Evidence of a minimum of one year of professional experience,
or permission from Department Head.
5. Submit two signed letters of reference to the CGC office.
6. Submit a resume detailing previous work.
7. Prepare and submit a statement of purpose.
8. Submission of an official TOEFL score if the applicant’s native
language is not English. The minimum score is 550 paper-based or
213 computer-based or 79 Internet-based.

For non-degree seeking engineering students wanting to
take graduate-level courses to fulfill professional practice
requirements:
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate academic course work
from each accredited college or university recognized by the
CHEA must be submitted directly to The Citadel Graduate
College.
3. Submit a resume detailing previous work.
4. Submission of an official TOEFL score if the applicant’s native
language is not English. The minimum score is 550 paper-based or
213 computer-based or 79 internet-based.
5. Permission of department is required.
Admission Denied: During the admission process, the applicant’s
records will be reviewed and results communicated in writing. If
the application is denied, the applicant may petition the Dean
of Engineering for re-consideration, citing any extenuating or
mitigating circumstances.

Program Requirements:
The Master of Science in Project Management is conferred upon
those candidates who successfully complete an approved program
of study consisting of 30 semester hours of graduate credit as
delineated below.
Students are expected to complete all degree requirements within a
six-year period from the time of registration in their first graduate
course at The Citadel. Any transfer credit must have been earned
within six years prior to admission into The Citadel MSPM
program. Any prerequisites for applicable courses must be met.
All degree candidates must:
1. Complete the following four core Technical Project Management
(TPM) courses for a total of 12 hours.
PMGT-650
Overview of Technical Project
Management
PMGT-651
Technical Project Planning and
Scheduling
PMGT-652
Applications of Quality Management
PMGT-653
Technical Project Support and
Operations
2. Complete two core Leadership courses for a total of 6 hours.
Courses include:
BADM-713
Communication for Leadership
BADM-722
Leadership in Organizations
PMGT-671
Project Manager Leadership
Development
PMGT-672
Applied Leadership Concepts
3. No transfer credit will be accepted for core courses.
4. Declare a plan of study totaling 12 hours of elective courses
taken from the following areas.

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�Areas of Study:
•

Leadership
PMGT-671
PMGT-672
PMGT-690
PSYC-500
PSYC-570

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•

•

Project Manager Leadership
Development
Applied Leadership Concepts
Independent Study
Human Growth and Development
Social and Cognitive Foundations of
Interpersonal Behavior

Electrical and Computer Engineering
ELEC-605
Advanced Power Systems
ELEC-615
Spectral Analysis
ELEC-625
RF Systems
ELEC-635
Adaptive Signal Processing
ELEC-645
Data Communication Networks
ELEC-655
Digital Communications
ELEC-665
Fundamentals of Advanced Energy
Conversion
ELEC-675
Computer Architecture
Civil and Environmental Engineering
CIVL-502
Sustainability
CIVL-504
Natural Hazards and Preservation of
Historical Structures
CIVL-506
Geographic Information Systems
CIVL-508
Monitoring of Civil Engineering
Infrastructure
CIVL-602
Water Quality Modeling and
Management
CIVL-604
Aquatic Chemistry
CIVL-608
Building Load Analysis
CIVL-610
Timber Design
CIVL-612
Urban Transportation Planning
CIVL-614
Ground Improvement
CIVL-616
Deep Foundations
CIVL-650
Special Graduate Topics in Civil
Engineering
Systems Engineering Management
PMGT-680
Systems Engineering Management
Fundamentals
PMGT-681
Requirements Development and
Management
PMGT-682
System Verification and Validation
And one of the following elective courses:
PMGT-683
Systems Modeling and Integration
PMGT-684
Human System Integration
PMGT-685
Decision and Risk Analysis

Transfer Credit: A maximum of two courses (6 hours) may be
transferred in from a regionally accredited college or university.
(except for PMGT 650, PMGT 651, PMGT 652, PMGT 653,
PMGT 671, and PMGT 672), provided: (1) grades of “B” or better
were received in the courses being considered, (2) credit was
earned within six years prior to admission into The Citadel MSPM
program, and (3) each course has been approved by the department
head.

Transfer Credit From The Citadel: A maximum of 12 hours may
be transferred from one Citadel degree program where appropriate,
provided that core degree requirements are met.
Grading: All students are subject to the Academic Standards
section under Policy Information of The Citadel Graduate College
catalog.
Requirements for Graduation: The degree of Master of Science
in Project Management may be conferred upon those students
who successfully complete the 30 hours of graduate coursework as
specified above with a grade-point ratio (GPR) of 3.0 or better on
hours earned at The Citadel. Completion of more than 30 credit
hours of advanced graduate coursework will only be allowed for
professional development, and may not be used to increase GPR to
the 3.0 required for graduation.

Required Technical Project Management Courses:
PMGT-650—Overview of Technical Project Management
Three Credit Hours
This course applies a systems engineering approach to project management and introduces the student to the entire lifecycle of technical projects as offered by Project Management Institute’s A Guide
to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)
and other resources. Practical assignments are combined with
industry-accepted standards for the purpose of developing a logical
framework for managing and leading technical projects. The five
major process groups of Initiation, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing are investigated in relationship
with the nine knowledge areas of Integration, Scope, Time, Cost,
Quality, Human Resources, Communication, Risk and Procurement. Professional responsibility and ethics will receive particular
emphasis. A Capstone Project requirement is a major component
of this course and integrated into the other Technical Project Management (TPM) courses, PMGT 651, PMGT 652, and PMGT 653.
A formal presentation of the completed TPM Capstone Project to
industry, academic and public professionals will be required at the
successful completion of the fourth TPM course.
Prerequisite: None
PMGT-651—Technical Project Planning and Scheduling
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the principles and applications of work
breakdown structures (WBS); the Critical Path Method (CPM) and
Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT); earned value
management, critical chain scheduling and buffer management;
definition and allocation of resources; resource leveling; and schedule compression and risk planning and mitigation. Course content
includes realistic projects, case studies, MS Project computer applications, along with web-based management and technology tools.
Each student will continue working on their Capstone Project
started in PMGT-650, and if PMGT-652 and PMGT-653 have been
successfully completed, will formally present the completed project
as part of this course.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650 or instructor permission.*
PMGT-652—Applications of Quality Management
Three Credit Hours
This course investigates the principles of quality management and
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�their application in the technical project environment. The standards, tools, techniques and deliverables as related to the development and implementation of a comprehensive quality system will
be explored. Topics related to ISO 9000, lean six sigma methodology, business process improvement, and function point analysis
will be addressed. Each student will continue working on their
Capstone Project started in PMGT-650, and if PMGT-651 and
PMGT-653 have been successfully completed, will formally present
the completed project as part of this course.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650 or instructor permission.*
PMGT-653—Technical Project Support and Operations
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and
understanding of the activities necessary for the completion of a
project, but not normally recognized as project activities. These
activities include project plan development, human resources,
communication, procurement, and stakeholder management. Each
student will continue working on their Capstone Project started in
PMGT-650, and if PMGT-651 and PMGT-652 have been successfully completed, will formally present the completed project as part
of this course.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650 or instructor permission.*
*PMGT-651, PMGT-652, PMGT-653 may be taken in any order.

Required Leadership Courses (Total 6 hours):
BADM-713—Communication for Leadership
Three Credit Hours
This course provides insight on the role of organizations as
communication systems in which effective writing and speaking are
crucial. Emphasis is on developing awareness of verbal and written
styles, interpersonal skills, and creating a repertoire of writing and
speaking strategies.
Prerequisite: None.
BADM-722—Leadership in Organizations
Three Credit Hours
This course is a seminar that focuses on the understanding and
application of organizational theory and leadership principles.
In addition, the course will include components on developing
individual leadership skills and different theories of organizations.
The applications component of the course will include a variety
of approaches such as cases, films, guest speakers, individual selfassessment, role play, team building exercises, and a leadership
portfolio.
Prerequisite: None.
PMGT-671—Project Manager Leadership Development
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide project management students
with knowledge and understanding of proven concepts for the
development of leadership skill essential to lead and manage
technical project teams. It is intended for students who want to
improve their knowledge in the area of technical project leadership
and management responsibilities. Students will be exposed
to the issues related to understanding the difference between
leadership and management, the leadership behaviors unique to
the best performing project managers, the casual influences that
impact leadership development, and the importance of coaching,
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mentoring, and corporate culture. Course content will include
the study of proven research results, case studies, guest speakers,
individual study, and executive interviews.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650.
PMGT-672–Applied Leadership Concepts
Three credit hours
This course is designed to provide project/program management
professionals with advanced leadership skills. Areas covered in the
course will include leadership challenges unique to international
projects, virtual project teams, executive leadership issues, conflict
resolution, effective oral and written communications, changing
a corporate culture, stakeholder management, and how to lead
the team development lifecycle. Course content will include
case studies, guest speakers, executive interviews, and classroom
simulations.
Prerequisites: PMGT-650

Elective Courses (Total 12 hours):
Civil and Environmental Engineering Courses:
CIVL-502–Sustainability
Three credit hours
This course provides an introduction to the broad topic of
sustainability and its application to engineering. A foundation of
study on the historical perspective of sustainability leads to a focus
on sustainable development, sustainable design.
Prerequisites: BS degree in engineering or related field.
CIVL-504–Natural Hazards and Preservation of Historical
Structures
Three credit hours
Engineering and science applications and socio-economic impacts
of natural hazards on historic structures. Course provides
thorough overview of design, rehabilitation, and other socioeconomic decisions related to natural hazards and historical
structures.
Prerequisites: BS degree in engineering or related field.
CIVL-506–Geographic Information Systems
Three credit hours
Instruction in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) focusing on
data analysis and application methods for engineers, planners and
related professions. Fundamental topics include spatial analysis,
geostatistical analysis, 3-D modeling, and vector/raster modeling.
The focus of the course is on gaining a fundamental understanding
of spatial data structures in GIS, geo-spatial data acquisition,
geoprocessing, geostatistical methods; visualization, exploration
of spatial data; network analysis, terrain mapping, spatial analysis,
and modeling. The course will include specific emphasis on urban
land use evaluation methods, transportation analysis (dynamic
segmentation and routing) and hydrologic modeling.
Prerequisites: BS in mathematics, science, or engineering, or
permission from instructor. Familiarity with basic GIS concepts
with and either ARC/INFO, ArcView, or ArcGIS highly
recommended.
CIVL-508–Monitoring of Civil Engineering Infrastructure
Three credit hours
Design and analysis of instrumentation systems to monitoring

�of civil engineering infrastructure for the purpose of evaluating
performance and/or design. Covered topics include principles
of measurement, measurement errors and error analysis,
instrumentation sensor types and calibration, data acquisition and
signal conditioning, and data management.
Prerequisites: CIV-330 or equivalent or permission from instructor.
CIVL-602–Water Quality Modeling and Management
Three credit hours
Water quality analysis and simulation of physical, chemical, and
biological processes affecting rivers, lakes, estuaries, and drinking
water distribution systems. Included are best management
practices based on application of water quality modeling
techniques to environmental systems (rivers, lakes, distribution
systems, etc.
Prerequisites: CIVL-312 or permission from instructor.
CIVL-604–Aquatic Chemistry
Three credit hours
Quantitative treatment of variables that govern the chemistry
of aquatic systems such as lakes, oceans, rivers, estuaries, and
groundwater. Emphasis on carbonate in open and closed systems,
metal complexation and solubility, and oxidation-reduction
reactions.
Prerequisites: CHEM-152/162 or permission from instructor.
CIVL-608–Building Load Analysis
Three credit hours
Structural engineering applications of analysis methodologies
used to determine loads in accordance with ASCE 7. Course
provides thorough overview of all practical load considerations.
Prerequisites: CIVL-309 or approved equivalent.
CIVL-610–Timber Design
Three credit hours
Design of wood framed structures in accordance with the NDS
Specification. Course provides thorough overview of practical
member and connection design and real world applications.
Prerequisites: CIVL-304 or approved equivalent.
CIVL-612–Urban Transportation Planning
Three credit hours
A systems approach to the transportation planning process
focusing on policy issues and the decision making process. Topics
include: 1.) Trip generation modeling –variables influencing trip
generation, regression analysis and category analysis; 2.) Trip
distribution – modeling factors governing trip distribution, growthfactor methods and gravity models, calibration of gravity models;
3.) Mode split modeling – factors influencing mode choice,
discrete choice models; 4.) Route selection – traffic assignment;
and 5.) Transportation surveys; transport related land use models,
urban structure, urban goods transport. Use of popular travel
demand software and transportation planning applications will
also be covered.
Prerequisites: BS in mathematics, science, or engineering, or
permission from instructor.
CIVL-614–Ground Improvement
Three credit hours
This course provides a thorough overview of several design and
construction methods for improving in-situ soil conditions.

Covered topics include site exploration; evaluation of in-situ
soil conditions via in-situ testing; soil liquefaction; soil shear
strength and compressibility; soil nailing; foundation problems for
highway embankments; soil grouting; dynamic compaction, vibrocompaction; and vibro-replacement.
Prerequisites: CIVL-410 or equivalent or permission from
instructor.
CIVL-616–Deep Foundations
Three credit hours
Design, construction, and inspection of deep foundation
systems. Covered topics include effects of deep foundation
installations; static capacity and settlement analysis of single pile
and pile groups under axial and lateral loads; drilled shaft design,
construction, and inspection techniques; deep foundation load
testing standards, interpretation, and simulation; non-destructive
testing and subsequent analysis; cost analysis of deep foundations.
Prerequisites: CIVL-410 or equivalent or permission from
instructor.
CIVL-650–Special Graduate Topics in Civil Engineering
Three credit hours
Selected graduate topics in civil engineering. The offering of
this course will depend upon the interest of the students, the
availability of an instructor, and the approval of the department
head. Since the content of this course may change, a student may
repeat the course for credit with the consent of the department
head. Prerequisites: Graduate status and permission from
department head.
Prerequisites: None.

Electrical and Computer Engineering Courses:
ELEC-605–Advanced Power Systems
Three credit hours
A review of AC systems, power flow and symmetrical faults
will be given. Students will study symmetrical components,
unsymmetrical faults, system protection, power system controls,
and power line transients. Additional topics will include power
flow computational methods, regulatory aspects of the North
American power grid, and the use of computer tools for the design
of transmission and distribution systems.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
an undergraduate course in power system analysis or equivalent.
ELEC-615–Spectral Analysis
Three credit hours
Spectral estimation and analysis plays a key role in a large variety
of signal processing applications. Classical and modern spectral
analysis techniques are developed and compared in terms of
performance and implementation. Topics covered include
random-discrete signals, sample autocorrelations functions, the
periodogram, and parametric spectral estimates.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
an undergraduate course(s) in continuous and discrete time signal
analysis or equivalent.
ELEC-625–RF Systems
Three credit hours
Analysis, design, and optimization of radio-frequency systems. The
operation and characterization of RF components, fundamentals
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�of noise and distortion, and system concepts including tools such
as level charts and link budgets will be taught. Applications will
include wireless communication systems and radar.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
undergraduate courses in linear systems and electromagnetic fields.
ELEC-635–Adaptive Signal Processing
Three credit hours
An introduction to the analysis and design of adaptive systems with
applications in the areas of communications, signal processing,
and control. Topics include random signal models; theory of
adaptation and performance measures; LMS and RLS algorithms;
optimal filtering; adaptive equalization; interference cancellation;
signal prediction; and system identification.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
undergraduate courses in signals and systems, and probability and
statistics for engineers.
ELEC-645–Data Communication Networks
Three credit hours
Fundamentals of data communication networks. Emphasis on
network algorithms and their performance. Topics include:
layered network architecture, Link Layer protocols, high-speed
packet switching, queueing theory, Local Area Networks, and
Wide Area Networking issues, including routing and flow control.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
undergraduate courses in computer programming and probability
and statistics for engineers.
ELEC-655–Digital Communications
Three credit hours
Introduction to modern digital communication systems. Emphasis
on modulation and detection techniques and their performance in
the presence of noise.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor,
and undergraduate courses in linear systems and probability and
statistics for engineers.
ELEC-665–Fundamentals of Advanced Energy Conversion
Three credit hours
This course covers fundamentals of thermodynamics, chemistry,
flow and transport processes as applied to energy systems. Topics
include analysis of energy conversion in thermomechanical,
thermochemical, electrochemical, and photoelectric processes
in existing and future power and transportation systems, with
emphasis on efficiency, environmental impact and performance.
Systems utilizing fossil fuels, hydrogen, nuclear and renewable
resources, over a range of sizes and scales are discussed.
Applications include fuel reforming, hydrogen and synthetic fuel
production, fuel cells and batteries, combustion, hybrids, catalysis,
supercritical and combined cycles, photovoltaics, etc. The course
also deals with different forms of energy storage and transmission,
and optimal source utilization and fuel-life cycle analysis.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor
and undergraduate courses in university physics and engineering
mathematics.
ELEC-675–Computer Architecture
Three credit hours
Organization and design of computer systems hardware. Provides
the basic knowledge required for understanding and designing
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standard and advanced computer architectures. Topics include:
instruction set architectures, ALU design and computer arithmetic,
memory organization, cache and virtual memories, controller
design, pipelining and parallelism.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission of the instructor,
and undergraduate courses in digital logic design and assembly
language programming.

Leadership Courses
PSYC-500 and PSYC-570 are currently provided by The Citadel
under the Department of Psychology. PMGT-671, PMGT-672
and PMGT-690 are currently provided by The Citadel School of
Engineering.
PSYC-500—Human Growth and Development
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the principles of human development with
emphasis on the contributions of biological, social, psychological,
and multicultural influences as applied to an understanding of
cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development across the
life-span. Particular emphasis will be given to the psychobiological
nature and social context of development as well as cultural and
ethnic variations impacting on developmental processes.
PSYC-570–Social and Cognitive Foundations of Interpersonal
Behavior
Three credit hours
This course presents a survey of the scientific study of social
influence -- or social psychology, in other words. The class is based
on the premise that a fundamental understanding of the basic
forces affecting how individuals think and behave in social settings
serves as a cornerstone of effective interpersonal behavior and
sound leadership, and is thus critical to successful performance in
virtually every professional endeavor. The topics addressed include
social judgment and decision-making, attitudes and attitude
change, persuasion, group processes, prejudice and discrimination,
and conflict resolution.
Prerequisites: None
PMGT-671—Project Manager Leadership Development
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide project management students
with knowledge and understanding of proven concepts for the
development of leadership skill essential to lead and manage
technical project teams. It is intended for students with
engineering and technical backgrounds, who want to improve
their knowledge in the area of technical project leadership and
management responsibilities. Students will be exposed to the
issues related to understanding the difference between leadership
and management, the leadership behaviors unique to the best
performing project managers, the casual influences that impact
leadership development, and the importance of coaching,
mentoring, and corporate culture. Course content will include
the study of proven research results, case studies, guest speakers,
individual study, and executive interviews.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650.

�PMGT-672–Applied Leadership Concepts
Three credit hours
This course is designed to provide project/program management
professionals with advanced leadership skills. Areas covered in the
course will include leadership challenges unique to international
projects, virtual project teams, executive leadership issues, conflict
resolution, effective oral and written communications, changing
a corporate culture, stakeholder management, and how to lead
the team development lifecycle. Course content will include
case studies, guest speakers, executive interviews, and classroom
simulations.
Prerequisites: PMGT-650

PMGT-682–System Verification and Validation
Three credit hours
This course is designed to build knowledge and performance
competencies related to the verification and validation processes
associated with ensuring the integrity of an evolving design
solution. A comprehensive exploration of system verification
and validation practices will be performed to provide a basis
for applying technical modeling and simulation techniques and
lifecycle phases. Course topics will include an examination of
applicable industry standards and provide a broad understanding
associated with relevant process areas.
Prerequisite: PMGT-680 and PMGT-681 or instructor permission.

PMGT-690–Independent Study
Three credit hours
This course is designed to give students real-world work experience
to complement the classroom education they have previously
received or to allow for working on an advanced academic project
under the direction of one or more of the faculty of the School
of Engineering. Students will have the opportunity to relate their
classroom experiences to a variety of managerial issues and/or
to the investigation of some advanced topic. Topics shall not be
directly related to the student’s past work experiences. Applicable
efforts, activities, and topics will be approved through the
School of Engineering.
Prerequisites: PMGT-650 and instructor permission.

PMGT-683–Systems Modeling and Integration
Three credit hours
This course provides an overview of how systems engineers employ
models and simulations to implement the systems engineering
process model. Conceptual understanding and practical
skills in the application and integration of systems modeling
and simulation will be addressed, in addition to model and
simulation development and application to facilitate decision
making. Principles and theoretical frameworks will be explored
to provide the practical knowledge and skills associated with the
application and integration of systems modeling and simulation
within complex systems or technical organizations. Topics of
study include process improvement, lean enterprise concepts,
requirements allocation, and system optimization.
Prerequisite: None

Systems Engineering Management Courses:
PMGT-680–System Engineering Management Fundamentals
Three credit hours
This course is an overview of system engineering practices and
principles, with an emphasis on system life cycle processes and
activities. Content is based on the INCOSE System Engineering
Handbook as well as other related texts and applicable industry
standards. Students will participate in individual and team
projects. Topics of study include System Engineering Concepts,
the System of Systems (SOS), System Definition and Development,
System Design Requirements, integration strategies, System
Modeling, Project Planning, System Engineering Processes,
leadership, and organizing to manage processes associated with
complex technical systems.
Prerequisites: None.
PMGT-681–Requirements Development and Management
Three credit hours
This course is designed to build the knowledge and skills necessary
to manage the translation of needs and priorities into a system of
requirements and to develop derived requirements. These together
form the basis of the engineering of complex technical and
multidiscipline projects. Course topics will focus on managing the
processes associated with the development of system requirements.
The course will introduce concepts associated with the translation
of user needs and priorities into basic functions and quantifiable
performance requirements, along with how to analyze and improve
upon the requirements in areas such as correctness, completeness,
consistency, measurability and testability.
Prerequisite: PMGT-680 or instructor permission.

PMGT-684–Human System Integration
Three credit hours
This course examines the application of human system integration
(HSI) theories and principles to understand human factors,
safety engineering, and the limitations of the human. Emphasis
will be placed on reducing life cycle costs and optimizing system
performance through an understanding of the relationships
between humans and technology in complex systems. Topics will
focus on the design of interactive products to support the way
people communicate and interact, including human factors, safety,
rapid prototyping, mock-ups, habitability, survivability and team
behavior.
Prerequisites: None.
PMGT-685–Decision and Risk Analysis
Three credit hours
This course takes a broad study of decision analysis tools and
techniques used in technical and management decision making
within a risk management context. Integration of sustainability
with decision and risk analysis will be emphasized. Students will
develop an industry standard Risk Management Strategy and a
Decision Management Strategy. Topics of study include decision
and alternative definition, analytical decision support, probability
theory and statistics, decision framing, cognitive bias, risk planning
and identification, risk analysis, risk breakdown structures,
sensitivity and multi-attribute utility analysis and decision
implementation.
Prerequisites: None.

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�Graduate Certificate Programs
2012-2013

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�•

Graduate Certificate in Technical
Project Management

•

PMGT-652: Applications of Quality Management, 3
credit hours
PMGT-653: Technical Project Support and Operations, 3
credit hours

School of Engineering, 843-953-9811

Total Required Courses: 12 credit hours

Dr. Charles Skipper
Charles.skipper@citadel.edu

All students are required to complete a capstone project that spans
the four TPM courses.

Mission Statement:
The mission of the Technical Project Management (TPM) graduate
certificate program is to educate and train the next generation of
technical and professional leaders.

Admission Requirement:
Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for admission into the TPM graduate certificate program.
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college or university attended.
3. Submit a resume detailing work experience.
4. Submit a one-page letter of intent that provides concise,
complete answers to the following questions:
a. How has your experience prepared you for the TPM
graduate courses?
b. How will your knowledge, skills and attitudes
contribute to the TPM program’s learning community?
c. What do you hope to gain from the TPM graduate
program?
5. Evidence of a minimum of one year work experience, or
permission of Department Head.
All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated
by the department to receive consideration to the TPM graduate
program. An undergraduate engineering degree is not required.
Course substitutions or transfer courses cannot be used for certificate programs.

Program Requirements:
Students are required to complete 12 hours of graduate study
within a two-year period from the time of registration in their first
TPM graduate course at The Citadel. Students who fulfill the
program requirements will earn a graduate certificate in Technical
Project Management.
Required Program:
The required courses for the TPM Graduate Certificate Program
are:
• PMGT-650: Overview of Technical Project Management,
3 credit hours
• PMGT-651: Technical Project Planning and Scheduling, 3
credit hours

A formal presentation of the completed capstone project to industry professionals will be made upon completion of the fourth TMP
course.

Required Courses:
PMGT-650—Overview of Technical Project Management
Three Credit Hours
This course applies a systems engineering approach to project management and introduces the student to the entire lifecycle of technical projects as offered by Project Management Institute’s A Guide
to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)
and other resources. Practical assignments are combined with
industry-accepted standards for the purpose of developing a logical
framework for managing and leading technical projects. The five
major process groups of Initiation, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing are investigated in relationship
with the nine knowledge areas of Integration, Scope, Time, Cost,
Quality, Human Resources, Communication, Risk and Procurement. Professional responsibility and ethics will receive particular
emphasis. A Capstone Project requirement is a major component
of this course and integrated into the other Technical Project Management (TPM) courses, PMGT-651, PMGT-652, and PMGT-653.
A formal presentation of the completed TPM Capstone Project to
industry, academic and public professionals will be required at the
successful completion of the fourth TPM course.
Prerequisite: None

PMGT-651—Technical Project Planning and Scheduling
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the principles and applications of work
breakdown structures (WBS); the Critical Path Method (CPM) and
Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT); earned value
management, critical chain scheduling and buffer management;
definition and allocation of resources; resource leveling; schedule
compression; and risk planning &amp; mitigation. Course content
includes realistic projects, case studies, MS Project computer applications, along with web-based management and technology tools.
Each student will continue working on their Capstone Project
started in PMGT-650, and if PMGT-652 and PMGT-653 have been
successfully completed, will formally present the completed project
as part of this course.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650 or instructor permission.

PMGT-652—Applications of Quality Management
Three Credit Hours
This course investigates the principles of quality management and
their application in the technical project environment. The standards, tools, techniques and deliverables as related to the development and implementation of a comprehensive quality system will
be explored. Topics related to ISO 9000, lean six sigma methodol107

�ogy, business process improvement, and function point analysis
will be addressed. Each student will continue working on their
Capstone Project started in PMGT-650, and if PMGT-651 and
PMGT-653 have been successfully completed, will formally present
the completed project as part of this course.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650 or instructor permission.

PMGT-653—Technical Project Support and Operations
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and
understanding of the activities necessary for the completion of a
project, but not normally recognized as project activities. These
activities include project plan development, human resources,
communication, procurement, and stakeholder management. Each
student will continue working on their Capstone Project started in
PMGT-650, and if PMGT-651 and PMGT-652 have been successfully completed, will formally present the completed project as part
of this course.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650 or instructor permission.*
PMGT-651, PMGT-652, and PMGT-653 may be taken in any order.

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�Graduate Certificate in Sport
Management - Sport Sales &amp; Marketing
Department of Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science
843-953-5060
Department Head
Dr. John S. Carter, 843-953-7953
john.carter@citadel.edu
Program Coordinator
Dr. Harry Davakos, 843-953-7957
Harry.Davakos@citadel.edu
Dr. Linda Schoonmaker, 843-953-7958
linda.schoonmaker@citadel.edu
The Sport Management Certificate Program
This certificate program in Sport Management offers five (5)
courses that will enhance the student’s breadth and depth of
knowledge and skills in sport sales and marketing. These courses
were specifically developed to broaden knowledge, skills, and
abilities of working professionals in the field of sport management
as well as provide such skills to students who wish to enhance
their career marketability. In addition, graduate programs, such
as the M.S. in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science program at The
Citadel, may accept these certificate program courses as credits
towards completion of a Master’s degree with an emphasis in Sport
Management if admission is granted to both simultaneously.

Admission Requirements:
Requirements and application procedures for admission into the
Sport Management Certificate Program:
1. Contact the Program Coordinator of the Sport Management
Program in the Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport
Science, Deas Hall, Room 205, Tel: (843) 843-7957 or (843)
953-5060, email: harry.davakos@citadel.edu.
2. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
a non-refundable application fee to The Citadel Graduate
College (CGC), Bond Hall, Room 101.
3. Submit an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree
and all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from
each regionally accredited college and university attended.
Students whose degrees are from colleges and universities
outside the United States will be required to have their
transcripts translated by one of several academic credential
evaluation organizations recognized by The CGC.
4. Submit a resume to the CGC detailing previous work
experience.
5. A letter of intent to the CGC that addresses the following
questions:
a. How have your past experiences prepared you for the
Sport Management Certificate Program’s graduate
work?

b. How will your knowledge, skills, and attitudes
contribute to the sport marketing/sales learning
community?
c. What do you hope to gain if accepted to the Sport
Management Certificate Program?
All materials must be received by the CGC and evaluated by the
department to receive consideration for entrance into the Sport
Management Certificate Program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program. Course substitutions
or transfer courses cannot be used for certificate programs.

Course Descriptions:
HESS-518—Sport Marketing
Three Credit Hours
Course covers basic components of sport marketing; use of sports
as marketing tool for other products; marketing of sports; and
current considerations relevant for both marketing through and
marketing of sports.
HESS-521—The Art of Selling in Sport
Three Credit Hours
A course concentrating on knowledge, skills and concepts related
to the “art” of sales, an area valued considerably in the sport
industry.
HESS-523—Administration and Leadership of Exercise and Sport
Organizations
Three Credit Hours
A course examining organizational theory and behavior as well
as leadership qualities related to exercise and sport organizations.
Effectiveness, structure, and design of exercise and sport
organizations are also addressed as well as cultures, leadership
styles, conflicts, changes, and human resources involved in these
entities.
HESS-539—Sport Public Relations and Promotions
Three Credit Hours
A course focusing on public relations principles and practices in
the sport management industry.
HESS-558—Advertising in Sport
Three Credit Hours
A course examining knowledge, skills and concepts required
for successful advertising in the sport industry. Strategies and
techniques of successful advertising will be studied.

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�Graduate Certificate in Leadership
Dr. Mick Fekula
Director of Academic Leadership Programs,
843-953-5826

The graduate certificate in Leadership consists of five (5) three (3)
hour couses at the graduate level which can be used in each of the
following programs or can be completed as a stand alone certificate
in leadership for those interested individuals who are not enrolled
in one of these three programs;
• Master of Arts in Social Science
• Master of Science in Project Management
• Master of Business Administration

Admission Requirements:
1.
2.
3.

4.

Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
the appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
Submit an official transcript for the baccalaureate degree and
all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college or university attended.
Submit a letter of intent, no more than two pages, which
answers the following questions:
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for
graduate courses in leadership?
b. How will your knowledge, skills and experiences
contribute to this program’s learning community?
c. What do you hope to gain from this graduate
certificate program?
Submit the names and contact information for three (3)
references familiar with your work.

All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program.
Students who are not enrolled in a degree program and pursuing
the stand alone certificate must complete all 5 courses at The
Citadel. Course substitutions or transfer courses cannot be used
for certificate programs.

Course Descriptions:
PSYC-500—Human Growth and Development
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the principles of human development with
emphasis on the contributions of biological, social, psychological,
and multicultural influences as applied to an understanding of
cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development across the
life-span. Particular emphasis will be given to the psychobiological
nature and social context of development as well as cultural and
ethnic variations impacting on development processes.

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PSYC-570—Social and Cognitive Foundations of Interpersonal
Behavior
Three Credit Hours
This course presents a survey of the scientific study of social
influence, emphasizing that a fundamental understanding of the
basic forces affecting how individuals think and behave in social
settings serves as a cornerstone of effective interpersonal behavior
and sound leadership.
BADM-713—Communication for Leadership
Three Credit Hours
This course provides insight on the role of organizations as
communication systems in which effective writing and speaking are
crucial. Emphasis is on developing awareness of verbal and written
styles, interpersonal skills, and creating a repertoire of writing and
speaking strategies.
Prerequisites: None.
BADM-722—Leadership in Organizations
Three Credit Hours
This course is a seminar that focuses on the understanding and
application of organizational theory and leadership principles.
In addition, the course will included components on developing
individual leadership skills and different theories of organizations.
The applications component of the course will include a variety
of approaches such as cases, films, guest speakesr, individual selfassessment, role play, team building exercises, and a leadership
portfolio.
Prerequisites: None.
Application of Leadership
Three Credit Hours
Choose one (1) of the following courses:
• Master of Arts in Social Science
PSCI-555—Topics in Political Science Leadership
Application
CRMJ-555—Leadership Application Course in Criminal
Justice
• Master of Science in Project Management
PMGT-672—Applied Leadership Concepts
• Master in Business Administration
BADM-740—Global Business Strategy

�Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. George T. Williams, 843-953-2205
williamsg@citadel.edu

The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) and the Division of
Counselor Education within The Citadel School of Education
(SOE) is committed to principled educational leadership in higher
education making The Citadel the ideal place for offering a
program that aims to prepare leaders in Student Affairs.
The Student Affairs graduate certificate is designed to teach
students aspiring to work (or currently working) in higher
education how to:
• Use resources effectively to achieve institutional missions and
goals;
• Establish high expectations for the learning process; and
• Equip individuals with the skills needed to engage students
in active learning while building supportive and inclusive
communities within higher education institutions that help
students develop coherent values and ethical standards.
The program also provides supportive educational background
for those interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in Educational
Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education
Administration currently offered by Clemson University at the
Lowcountry Graduate Center.

Admission Requirements:
1.
2.
3.

Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
the appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall, Room 101.
Submit an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and
all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college or university attended.
Submit one letter of recommendation.

EDUC-537—Student Development Services in Higher Education
Three Credit Hours
Overview of the historical development of the counseling and
student affairs profession, as well as legal and ethical codes, and
skills needed in the profession.
EDUC-538—Theories of Student Development in Higher
Education
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of theories of student
development in higher education as it applies to the cognitive and
psychosocial development of students and the influence of the
college environment.
EDUC-539—Higher Education Administration
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of the process of organizing
the personnel and financial resources needed to effectively meet
student development and institutional goals and objectives.
This course will introduce students to basic human and fiscal
management concepts and skills.
EDUC-613—Foundations of American Higher Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to assist students in understanding the
historical trends and events that have influenced contemporary
American higher education and the resulting evolution of the
American college student.
EDUC-634—Practicum in Student Affairs and College
Counseling
Three Credit Hours
This supervised experience includes the student serving as a
student affairs specialist in a higher education institutional setting
for a minimum of 100 clock hours. Prerequisite: Permission from a
faculty Advisor

Once all admission requirements have been satisfied, the SOE
Division of Counselor Education Admissions Committee will
review the application and the applicant will be notified of their
admission decision. Coursework is not to begin until admission
has been granted into the program. Course substitutions or
transfer courses cannot be used for certificate programs.

Curriculum:
The Student Affairs certificate program consists of four, three
credit-hour courses totaling 12 graduate credit hours. Students
may choose to enroll in 15 credit hours when including a
practicum. Courses in the program are typically offered at the
Lowcountry Graduate Center (LGC).

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�Graduate Certificate in Environmental
Studies
Department of Biology, 843-953-5203
Dr. John Weinstein, 843-953-7796
john.weinstein@citadel.edu

Mission Statement
The mission of the Environmental Studies graduate certificate
program is to advance the knowledge of students in a variety of
broadly-based ecological and environmental topics. The graduate
certificate is designed to complement an existing baccalaureate
degree with an interdisciplinary in-depth analysis of the complex
interactions between humans, other organisms, and the
environment. The program is especially relevant for educators
seeking to enhance their ability to teach about local and global
environmental issues in the classroom, and professionals seeking
an analytical basis to understanding the complex interactions
between living organisms and their environment.
All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program. Course substitutions
or transfer courses cannot be used for certificate programs.
Courses taken as part of the Environmental Studies graduate
certificate can be counted toward the Master of Arts in Biology at
The Citadel if admission is granted to both simultaneously

Admission Requirements:
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
the appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all other
undergraduate or graduate work directly from each regionally
accredited college or university attended.
3. A letter of intent outlining the applicant’s purpose in pursuing
the certificate program.
4. Students admitted to the program are not required to have
an undergraduate major in biology, however it is assumed that
students will have had at least twelve hours in college level
biology courses, including a course in ecology. Prospective
students who do not have the recommended undergraduate
biology requirements must confer with the department head or
graduate advisor prior to beginning the program.

Program Requirements:
The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Studies program
requires a minimum of five graduate-level courses totaling at
least 16 semester hours. Students are required to take BIOL
609 (Seminar in Environmental Studies). Each student is also
required to choose a minimum of two courses at least one of which
must be a 4 credit hour course with lab (minimum of 7 semester
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hours) from the following list of approved Biology courses, and a
minimum of two courses (6 semester hours) from the following list
of approved Civil and Environmental Engineering courses.
Required Course (3 credit hours)
BIOL-609 – Seminar in Environmental Studies
Biology Elective Courses (2 courses, minimum of 7 semester
hours)
BIOL-505 – Biometry
BIOL-506 – Ecology*
BIOL-509 – Marine Biology*
BIOL-514 – The Vascular Flora of South Carolina*
BIOL-518 – Ornithology*
BIOL-519 – Economic Botany
BIOL-526 – Freshwater Biology*
BIOL-604 – Marine Invertebrates*
BIOL-606 – Field Methods in Biology*
BIOL-607 – Microbiology*
BIOL-610 – Tropical Rainforest and Reef Ecology*
BIOL-611 – Graduate Research˚
BIOL-621 – Aquatic Toxicology*
BIOL-631 – Environmental Physiology
*4 credit hours with lab
˚variable credit hours
Civil and Environmental Engineering Elective Courses (2
courses, 6 semester hours)
CIVL-502 – Sustainability
CIVL-504 – Natural Hazards and Preservation of Historical
Structures
CIVL-506 – Geographic Information Systems
CIVL-602 – Water Quality Modeling and Management
CIVL-604 – Aquatic Chemistry
Please refer to page 85 of this catalog for the Biology course
descriptions and to page 104 for the Civil and Environmental
Engineering course descriptions.

�Graduate Certificate in Homeland
Security
Department of Political Science and Criminal
Justice 843 953-5072
Dr. Martha Hurley, 843-953-0319
martha.hurley@citadel.edu
The Citadel because of its history, reputation, and affiliation with
the military, state, and federal law enforcement is uniquely placed
to help develop leadership capabilities in the area of homeland
security. The Homeland Security Certificate is designed to give
students a broad understanding of homeland security issues and to
enhance leadership capabilities among those who currently work in
local, state, and federal government. The courses also benefit non
law enforcement personnel working in areas related to homeland
security such as cyber security, engineering, defense contractors
and emergency management personnel who are expected to
understand the nature, purpose, and history associated with
individuals and groups who pose threats to the United States.
Courses in this program are oriented around providing a common
homeland security framework which can be utilized as part of
strategic decision-making processes within agencies. This program
introduces the student to basic homeland security concepts,
applicable management principles, policy analysis, and enhances
critical leadership skills necessary to successfully address security
challenges within the United States and abroad.
Learning Outcomes:
Students in the Homeland Security Certificate program will gain
knowledge proficiency in the following areas:
• Homeland Security Strategy and Interagency Collaboration
• Homeland Security Management Principles, Tools, and
Applications
• National Security Policy Development
• Domestic and International Terrorist Groups
• Ethics and Integrity Challenges Associated with Homeland
Security
• Leadership Principles and Issues related to Homeland Security

Admission Requirements:
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
the appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. Submit an official transcript for the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college or university attended.
3. Submit a letter of intent, no more than two pages, which
answers the following questions:
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for
graduate courses in homeland security?
b. How will your knowledge, skills, and experiences
contribute to this program’s learning community?
c. What do you hope to gain from this Homeland

Security graduate certificate program?
4. Submit the names and contact information for three (3)
references familiar with your work.
All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program. Course substitutions
or transfer courses cannot be used for certificate programs.

Program Requirements:
Students enrolled in the graduate certificate in Homeland Security
offered by the Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice
must complete five (5) out of the seven three (3) hour homeland
security courses offered at the graduate level. Students who are
dual enrolled in both the Master of Arts in Social Science (MASS
degree) and the Homeland Security graduate certificate may count
the five Homeland Security courses as their Cluster A requirements
for the MASS degree. A stand-alone certificate in homeland
security is provided to individuals who are not enrolled in a degree
program at The Citadel but are interested in receiving a Certificate
in Homeland Security.

Course Descriptions:
CRMJ-515—Topics in Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of homeland
security to fit the needs of students as well as the specialized
knowledge of the faculty.
CRMJ-555—Leadership Application Course in Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics in leadership application within the field of
criminal justice based on the specialized knowledge and research
interests of the faculty.
CRMJ-560—Homeland Security and Criminal Justice
Administration
Three Credit Hours
Seminar on effective management principles and practices as they
apply within homeland security organizations. Organizational
and management theories are analyzed and applied to the
contemporary structure of homeland security organizations
with emphasis given to a review of the research related to
the development of leadership skills for homeland security
management.
CRMJ-568/ PSCI-568—International and Domestic Terrorism
Three Credit Hours
In-depth seminar on the nature of international, transnational
and domestic political violence, with some attention to the
phenomenon of “state terrorism” (international repression) and its
potential impact on the conduct of American foreign policy. The
course also reviews and critiques current explanations for terrorist
behavior. Issues addressed include conceptualizing and defining
terrorism, the structure of violent politics, the lessons and patterns
from the history of contemporary political violence, State support
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�for terrorism, and counterterrorism as a public policy problem.
PSCI-569/CRMJ-569—National Security Policy
Three Credit Hours
Seminar which examines the components of United States security
policy. Course discusses the roles and agencies involved in the
development of national security policy. Consideration given to
factors, both internal and external, affecting national security.
CRMJ-570—Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
Seminar on homeland defense and security. The course takes an
in-depth look at the agencies involved in homeland security and
the interagency processes which exist to integrate the services of
federal agencies and state and local governments with armed forces
and defense agencies.
CRMJ-572—Ethics and Integrity in Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
A study of the role of justice, ethics, integrity, and ethical behavior
in the homeland security. The course examines ethical issues
regarding the application of law and challenges associated with
the protection of American citizens against internal and external
threats. Consideration is given to the function of ethical conduct
in the rule of law, use of authority, and exercises of governmental
power as part of U.S. government responses to threats to homeland
security. The course includes a thorough review of issues related
to the rules of engagement, the U.S. Patriot Act, Border Patrol
and Security, the Transportation and Safety Administration (TSA)
regulations, and the treatment of terrorists. Ethical dilemmas and
practical applications are explored.

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�Graduate Certificate in Systems
Engineering Management
School of Engineering, 843-953-9811
Dr. Charles Skipper, charles.skipper@citadel.edu
The Systems Engineering Management (SEM) program provides
a multidisciplinary approach to the management and delivery of
complex projects and programs. The course of instruction presents
systems engineering as a well-developed body of knowledge, methodologies and techniques from a management perspective with
application to a wide range of industries.

Admission Requirements:
Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for admission into the SEM graduate certificate program.
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college or university attended.
3. Submit a resume detailing work experience.
4. Submit a one-page letter of intent (form available at www.
citadel.edu/graduatecollege/forms)that provides concise,
complete answers to the following questions:
a. How has your experience prepared you for the SEM
graduate courses?
b. How will your knowledge, skills and attitudes
contribute to the SEM program’s learning community?
c. What do you hope to gain from the SEM graduate
certificate program?
All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated
by the department to receive consideration to the SEM graduate
program. An undergraduate engineering degree is not required.
Coursework is not to begin until admission has been granted into
the program. Course substitutions or transfer courses cannot be
used for certificate programs.

Program Requirements:
Students must complete three required courses and one of the elective courses identified below:
Required Program:
PMGT-680 Systems Engineering Management Fundamentals
PMGT-681 Requirements Development and Management
PMGT-682 System Verification and Validation
Elective Courses (Select one)
PMGT 683 Systems Modeling and Integration
PMGT 684 Human System Integration
PMGT 685 Decision and Risk Analysis
Up to four courses in the SEM program may be used in completing

the requirements for the Master of Science in Project Management
if admission is granted to both simultaneously. Please see your
advisor for eligibility.

Required Courses:
PMGT-680–System Engineering Management Fundamentals
Three Credit Hours
This course is an overview of system engineering practices and
principles, with an emphasis on system life cycle processes and
activities. Content is based on the INCOSE System Engineering
Handbook as well as other related texts and applicable industry
standards. Students will participate in individual and team
projects. Topics of study include System Engineering Concepts,
the System of Systems (SOS), System Definition and Development,
System Design Requirements, integration strategies, System
Modeling, Project Planning, System Engineering Processes,
leadership, and organizing to manage processes associated with
complex technical systems.
Prerequisites: None.
PMGT-681–Requirements Development and Management
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to build the knowledge and skills necessary
to manage the translation of needs and priorities into a system of
requirements and to develop derived requirements. These together
form the basis of the engineering of complex technical and
multidiscipline projects. Course topics will focus on managing the
processes associated with the development of system requirements.
The course will introduce concepts associated with the translation
of user needs and priorities into basic functions and quantifiable
performance requirements, along with how to analyze and improve
upon the requirements in areas such as correctness, completeness,
consistency, measurability and testability.
Prerequisite: PMGT-680 or instructor permission.
PMGT-682–System Verification and Validation
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to build knowledge and performance
competencies related to the verification and validation processes
associated with ensuring the integrity of an evolving design
solution. A comprehensive exploration of system verification
and validation practices will be performed to provide a basis
for applying technical modeling and simulation techniques and
lifecycle phases. Course topics will include an examination of
applicable industry standards and provide a broad understanding
associated with relevant process areas.
Prerequisite: PMGT-680 and PMGT-681 or instructor permission.

Elective Courses:
PMGT-683–Systems Modeling and Integration
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of how systems engineers employ
models and simulations to implement the systems engineering
process model. Conceptual understanding and practical
skills in the application and integration of systems modeling
and simulation will be addressed, in addition to model and
simulation development and application to facilitate decision
making. Principles and theoretical frameworks will be explored
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�to provide the practical knowledge and skills associated with the
application and integration of systems modeling and simulation
within complex systems or technical organizations. Topics of
study include process improvement, lean enterprise concepts,
requirements allocation, and system optimization.
Prerequisite: None
PMGT-684–Human System Integration
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the application of human system integration
(HSI) theories and principles to understand human factors,
safety engineering, and the limitations of the human. Emphasis
will be placed on reducing life cycle costs and optimizing system
performance through an understanding of the relationships
between humans and technology in complex systems. Topics will
focus on the design of interactive products to support the way
people communicate and interact, including human factors, safety,
rapid prototyping, mock-ups, habitability, survivability and team
behavior.
Prerequisites: None.
PMGT-685–Decision and Risk Analysis
Three Credit Hours
This course takes a broad study of decision analysis tools and
techniques used in technical and management decision making
within a risk management context. Integration of sustainability
with decision and risk analysis will be emphasized. Students will
develop an industry standard Risk Management Strategy and a
Decision Management Strategy. Topics of study include decision
and alternative definition, analytical decision support, probability
theory and statistics, decision framing, cognitive bias, risk planning
and identification, risk analysis, risk breakdown structures,
sensitivity and multi-attribute utility analysis and decision
implementation.
Prerequisites: None.

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�Graduate Certificate in Intelligence
Analysis
Department of Political Science and Criminal
Justice, 843-953-5072
Dr. David Hurley, hurleyd1@citadel.edu
The Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis is designed for
working professionals who desire to increase their knowledge
of Intelligence Analysis issues, who seek to understand the role
and importance of effective leadership for national security, and
who wish to apply leadership strategies and tactics to complex
intelligence issues.
This program introduces applicable management principles,
policy analysis, critical thinking and enhances critical leadership
skills necessary to successfully address security and intelligence
challenges facing the United States.
The program is well suited to professionals working in state, local
and, federal intelligence positions such as Law Enforcement,
Transportation Security, Port Authority Personnel, Military
Personnel, local and state agencies that partner with intelligence
professionals and others seeking to increase their knowledge and
competencies in the area of intelligence.

Admission Requirements:
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
the appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. Submit an official transcript for the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each regionally
accredited college or university attended.
3. Submit a letter of intent, no more than two pages, which
answers the following questions:
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for
graduate courses in intelligence analysis?
b. How will your knowledge, skills, and experiences
contribute to this program’s learning community?
c. What do you hope to gain from this Intelligence Analysis
graduate certificate program?
Students who are currently admitted to a graduate degree program
at The Citadel are automatically eligible to pursue the graduate
Certificate in Homeland Security but are required to apply for
acceptance into the certificate program.
All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program. Course substitutions
or transfer courses cannot be used for certificate programs.

Program Requirements:
Students must complete 15 hours of graduate study (5 courses).
The program consists of three required intelligence courses (3
hours each) at the graduate level and each student must choose
two electives from a specified list of criminal justice, political
science, and homeland security courses. A stand-alone certificate
in Intelligence Analysis is provided to individuals who are not
enrolled in a degree program at The Citadel but are interested in
receiving a Certificate in Intelligence Analysis.
Students who are simultaneously enrolled in both the Master of
Arts in Social Science (MASS degree) and the Intelligence Analysis
graduate certificate may count the five Intelligence Analysis
courses as their Cluster A requirements for the MASS degree.
Simultaneous MASS degree/Intelligence certificate must meet all
the requirements (admission, declaration, by course completion
without substitution) of the simultaneous MASS degree/
Homeland Security certificate.
Students may NOT enroll in the simultaneous MASS/Homeland
Security AND MASS/Intelligence certificate programs (since
both would fill the Cluster A requirements) but MAY enroll in a
simultaneous MASS/Leadership and MASS/Intelligence certificate
programs (since the former fills the Cluster B and the latter fills the
Cluster A) as currently outlined in the CGC catalog.

Intelligence Analysis Required Courses:
CRMJ-580–Introduction to Intelligence
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the field of intelligence
and national security. We will examine the history and
development of United States intelligence community. Specific
topics include the intelligence cycle, the relationship between
intelligence professionals and policy makers, the restructuring of
the U.S. intelligence community, oversight and accountability, and
covert action as a policy option. The moral and ethical implications
of intelligence practices will also be discussed.
CRMJ-581–Intelligence Research and Analysis
Three Credit Hours
This course seeks to develop in students the skills and abilities
necessary for conducting basic intelligence analysis. A variety
of exercises and practical applications are used to foster critical
thinking skills, the planning and coordination of data collection
from a variety of sources, and the use of analytic tools to establish
connections between people, places, events and other entities.
Students are exposed to computer software programs that visually
depict complex relationships.
CRMJ-582–Intelligence Theory Application
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the student to the discipline of intelligence
and provides the student with an understanding of how
intelligence systems function and how intelligence estimates and
products are derived. By understanding the basic psychology of
intelligence, organizational trends and cognitive cultural difference,
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�the student will gain insight to how intelligence analysis actually
transpires.

Elective Courses:
CRMJ-562— Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the ideology, structure, and justice processes
of various criminal justice systems in the United States, Europe,
Asia, Africa, Middle East and Latin America This comparative
study involves the analysis of diverse social control, legal, police,
court, correction, and juvenile systems from representative justice
approaches around the world. Variations among countries in crime
and deviance phenomena, as well as, comparative normative values,
practices, and ethics of justice system practitioners are explored.
Contemporary dilemmas and issues involving crime and criminal
justice practices among divergent justice schemes are discussed.
CRMJ-583 --Transnational Organized Crime
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the diverse dimensions of transnational
crime. Students will examine and discuss historical and
contemporary patterns, modus operandi, capabilities, and
vulnerabilities of transnational criminals and organizations.
Course content includes an introduction to transnational crime,
a discussion of the “problem” of transnational crime, a review
of illicit activities of transnational criminal organizations, an
examination of the link between transnational crime and terrorism,
a review of contemporary approaches to combating transnational
crime, and area studies covering Europe, Russia, the Middle East,
Asia, Africa and The Americas. Area studies will include a review
of American, Italian, French, Mexican, Asian, Middle Eastern, &amp;
African criminal enterprises, traditional organized crime, outlaw
motorcycle gangs, and other transnational criminal enterprises.
CRMJ-585 — Topics in Intelligence
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of
intelligence to fit the needs of students as well as the specialized
knowledge of the faculty – possible offering: Narco-terrorism,
Weapons of Mass Destruction and Emerging Threats.
PSCI-510—Topics in Political Science
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics that fit the needs of students as well as the
specialized knowledge of the faculty. Topics could range from
stability and change in the American political system to the best
way to attain security in a nuclear-armed world.

Elective Courses (from Homeland Security):
CRMJ-515/PSCI-515—Topics in Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of homeland
security to fit the needs of students as well as the specialized
knowledge of the faculty.
CRMJ-555/PSCI-515—Leadership Application Course in
Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics in leadership application within the field of
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criminal justice based on the specialized knowledge and research
interests of the faculty.
CRMJ-560—Homeland Security and Criminal Justice
Administration
Three Credit Hours
Seminar on effective management principles and practices as they
apply within homeland security organizations. Organizational
and management theories are analyzed and applied to the
contemporary structure of homeland security organizations
with emphasis given to a review of the research related to
the development of leadership skills for homeland security
management.
CRMJ-566— Ethics and Integrity in Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
A study of the role of justice, ethics, integrity, and ethical behavior
in the homeland security. The course examines ethical issues
regarding the application of law and challenges associated with
the protection of American citizens against internal and external
threats. Consideration is given to the function of ethical conduct
in the rule of law, use of authority, and exercises of governmental
power as part of U.S. government responses to threats to homeland
security. The course includes a thorough review of issues related
to the rules of engagement, the U.S. Patriot Act, Border Patrol
and Security, the Transportation and Safety Administration (TSA)
regulations, and the treatment of terrorists. Ethical dilemmas and
practical applications are explored.
CRMJ-567—Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
Seminar on homeland defence and security. The course takes an
in-depth look at the agencies involved in homeland security and
the interagency processes which exist to integrate the services of
federal agencies and state and local governments with armed forces
and defense agencies.
CRMJ-568/ PSCI-568—International and Domestic Terrorism
Three Credit Hours
In-depth seminar on the nature of international, transnational
and domestic political violence, with some attention to the
phenomenon of “state terrorism” (international repression) and its
potential impact on the conduct of American foreign policy. The
course also reviews and critiques current explanations for terrorist
behavior. Issues addressed include conceptualizing and defining
terrorism, the structure of violent politics, the lessons and patterns
from the history of contemporary political violence, State support
for terrorism, and counterterrorism as a public policy problem.
PSCI-569/CRMJ-569—National Security Policy
Three Credit Hours
Seminar which examines the components of United States security
policy. Course discusses the roles and agencies involved in the
development of national security policy. Consideration given to
factors, both internal and external, affecting national security.

�Graduate Certificate in Hispanic Studies
Department of Modern Languages
Dr. Guy Toubiana, Department Chair, 843-9536804, toubianag@citadel.edu
Dr. Zane U. Segle, Program Director, 843-9537083, seglez1@citadel.edu
The Citadel’s Graduate Certificate in Hispanic Studies provides
a panoramic approach to understanding the vast Hispanic world
at the graduate level. The program is designed for native and nonnative speakers of Spanish who wish to increase their knowledge
of Hispanic language, culture, society, and literature. The program
targets the regional needs of working professionals who wish to
enhance their profession and increase employment potential amid
the current demographic shifts in the low country.
The objectives of the programs are to:
• increase communicative and written competence in the
Spanish language
• provide in-depth knowledge of the cultural, historic, political,
and social milieus of the Spanish-speaking countries
• develop critical and real-world skills necessary for a broader
understanding of the issues related to the Spanish-speaking
societies of Latin America and Spain
• produce professionals in the field of Hispanic Studies
The program would benefit professionals throughout the community interested in enhancing current expertise or proving
foreign language competency required for promotion and/or salary
increases. Additional areas where the Graduate Certificate Program
in Hispanic Studies would be beneficial include industries such
as healthcare, law enforcement, social services, immigration and
naturalization, human resources, and civic government.

Admission Requirement:
One of the three options below must apply for acceptance into
the program:
1. Baccalaureate degree in Spanish literature, Spanish linguistics
or Spanish education.
2. Baccalaureate degree in any field with a minor in Spanish
literature, Spanish linguistics or Spanish education.
3. Baccalaureate degree in any field with 12 credits hours of
upper-division classwork in Spanish literature, Spanish linguistics
or Spanish education.

the following questions:
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for gradu
ate courses in Hispanic Studies?
b. How will your knowledge, skills, and experiences contribute to
this program’s learning community?
c. What do you hope to gain from this Hispanic Studies graduate
certificate program?
4. Submit the names and contact information for three (3) references familiar with your work.
Students who are currently admitted to a graduate degree program
at The Citadel are automatically eligible to pursue the graduate
Certificate in Hispanic Studies but are required to apply for acceptance into the certificate program. All material must be received
by the CGC office and reviewed by the department to receive
consideration for admission to this graduate certificate program.
Coursework is not to begin until admission has been granted into
the program. Course substitutions or transfer courses cannot be
used for certificate programs.

Curriculum:
The Graduate Certificate Program in Hispanic Studies will offer
six graduate-level courses (18 credit hours) during fall and spring semesters as well as during both summer sessions. The courses will be
offered in sequence and rotated accordingly. The required number
of credits to complete the Graduate Certificate is 12.
The development of the curriculum is based largely on two key
factors:
1) Spanish teachers at the level of secondary education will primarily constitute those students interested in the Graduate Certificate
Program in Spanish.
2) The demographic with whom these teachers have contact is
primarily Latin American students from Mexico, the Caribbean
and Central America.

Required Courses:
SPAN-520–Mexico
Three Credit Hours
This is a panoramic course dedicated to an understanding
of Mexico beginning with the Aztec and Mayan civilizations
from before and after the conquest. The class will then focus
on the colonial period, Mexican Independence (1810-1821),
the nineteenth century, the Reforma, French occupation, the
Porfiriato, Mexican Revolution, the Caudillismo, modern
Mexico, Tlatelolco, twentieth and twenty first centuries, bilateral
relations between the United States and Mexico and emigration
to the United States. Some of the topics covered in the course
will include, but are not limited to: Culture, politics, economics,
literature, art, theater, cinema, religion, and gastronomy.

Admission Process:
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
the appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. Submit an official transcript for the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each regionally
accredited college or university attended.
3. Submit a letter of intent, no more than two pages, which answers

SPAN-521–The Hispanic Presence in the United States
Three Credit Hours
This panoramic course contributes to an understanding of the
cultural, political, social and economical condition of the Mexican
Americans, Cuban Americans and Puerto Ricans. The course
trajectory will begin with a study of the Southwestern United States
covering the war with Mexico and the subsequent annexation of
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�racial consciousness and how it pertains to the emerging Chicano
literature will be discussed. Puerto Rico: An in-depth look at
the Commonwealth status of Puerto Rico, independence versus
statehood, the economic crisis from the sugar trade and emigration
to the United States. The course will consider the notion of
Newrican and the issues of identity throughout literature including
Black Poetry. Cuba: The focus begins with the Cuban Revolution
and the subsequent anti-Castro culture that dominates both Cuba
and the Cuban community in Miami. The course will also discuss
the social, political, economic and cultural impact of the Cuban
emigration to Miami and in the wake of this movement we will
discuss exile literature and the phenomenon of transculturation.
SPAN-522–Culture and Literature of Spain
Three Credit Hours
A panoramic course covering the literature and culture from the
Celtiberians to the Romans and from the Visigoths to the present
day. Topics that will be discussed include the Islamic invasion of
711, the Reconquista, the Catholic Kings and the unification of
Spain. The Golden Age of Spain from the perspective of hegemony
and crisis. The course will also explore the culture and literature
from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries, the Crisis of
98, the Spanish Civil War, the dictatorship of Francisco Franco
(1939-1975) and democratic Spain (1982-2009). The course will
examine Spain’s cultural and intellectual life from 1900-2000: The
Generation of 1898 and 1927, culture under the rule of Franco,
progressives and the resurgence of the liberal tradition. Cultural
life during the period of transition to democracy will also be
discussed and will include the Constitution of 1978 as well as the
formation of Spain’s autonomous communities. Other areas of
focus will be Spain and the European community, nationalism as
it relates to the Basque Country, Galicia and Cataluña. The course
will also explore the challenges of the family unit, women and
childhood and conclude with a detailed look at Spain’s gypsies,
new immigrants, pastimes and popular culture (tapas, celebrations,
bullfights, sports, tertulias and mass media).
SPAN-523–Advanced and Contrastive Grammar
Three Credit Hours
A Comparison of grammatical structures of Spanish and English,
which define the linguistic perspective specific to Spanish and with
special reference to practical application in spoken and written
communication and in various socio-cultural contexts.
SPAN-524–Recent Trends in Teaching Spanish as a Second
Language
Three Credit Hours
This course offers teaching strategies and learning practices for
effectively delivering content and material in an engaging manner.
It also covers the latest educational and language acquisition
theories, in addition to the cultural aspects of teaching a new
culture.
SPAN-550–Special Topics: Culture and Literature of South
America
Three Credit Hours
Given the vastness of South America, the course is separated into
three topics and will be taught in rotation each time the course
is offered. (The course is repeatable and thus may be taken three
times.) This will not cause duplication on transcripts as the title of
each of the topics will be listed (e.g., Spanish 550 Special Topics:
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The Andean Countries). Listed below are the three topics:
A. Colombia and Venezuela
B. The Andean Countries (Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia)
C. The Southern Cone (Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay)
Special Topic: Colombia and Venezuela: This is a panoramic
course beginning with the conquest and independence of both
Colombia and Venezuela and will continue through the formation
as a republic until the present day. The topics will include the
first civilizations, the conquest, the War of Independence, Simon
Bolivar and the ideal of unification. The course will continue
with the political, social and economic condition between the
nineteenth and twenty-first centuries. In dealing with modern
Colombia, we will dedicate specific attention to an exploration of
violence, warfare, and the narco trade’s impact on national life as
well as its influence on the international community. In Venezuela,
special attention will be given to discuss the Caudillismo and
the Llanero, the petroleum industry and the transformation of
national life. The course will also discuss the positivist project of
Guzmán Blanco, the dictatorial period, the Christian Democratic
Project, militarism and Chavism as a unique phenomenon in Latin
America. The previously mentioned topics will be also studied
through the lens of literature, particularly in the evolution of
the novel from the two country’s celebrated novelists: Rómulo
Gallegos, José Eustacio Rivera and Gabriel García Méarquez
among others.
Special Topic: The Andean Countries (Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia):
This is a panoramic course beginning with Peru by exploring
the conquest, independence and gestation into the present-day
republic. The primary forus will be the cultural legacy of the Incan
Empire, the War of the Pacific, Haya de la Torre, the ARPA and
conclude with contemporary political currents. Bolivia will be the
next region of discussion and will focus primarily on the political,
cultural and economic history of the country. Specifically, the
Chaco War, and the Revolutionary Nationalist Movement of
1952. We will discuss the current political trends with Alan García
(Peru), Evo Morales (Bolivia) and Rafael Correa (Ecuador) as well
as the production of literature from the Andean region. The course
will survey authors from Ollantay to Inca Garcilaso and essayists
from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. We will examine the
indigenous novel from Peru and Ecuador and the works of Mario
Vargas Llosa, César Vallejo and other prominent Andean authors.
Special Topic: The Southern Cone: Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and
Paraguay. This is a panoramic course that explores the conquest,
independence and gestation into the present-day republics of the
countries in the southern cone of South America. The course
will emphasize the military dictatorships and the transition to
the current neoliberal economies. The literature of Argentina
will center on Romanticism with Esteban Echeverría, Domingo
Faustino Sarmiento and José Hernandez. The study of Argentine
literature will also include the Modernista Poetry of Alfonsina
Storni and the new narrative with Jorge Luís Borges and Julio
Cortázar. The literature of Chile will see epic poetry with Alonso
de Ercilla as well as the Modernista and Vanguard poetry of
Gabriel Mistral, Vicente Huidobro and Pablo Neruda. Attention
will also be given to the novel of the Boom and Post Boom era with
authors such as José Donoso and Isabel Allende. The literature
of Uruguay and Paraguay will concentrate on the short stories of
Horacio Quiroga, the Modernista poetry of Delmira Agustini and
the novel with Augusto Roa Bastos.

�Undergraduate Degree Programs
2012-2013

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�Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

6.
7.

Department of Political Science &amp; Criminal
Justice, 843-953-5072

8.

Complete courses at Trident Technical College with a
minimum GPA of 2.0
Apply to The Citadel (upon acceptance, you may take
courses at both institutions at the same time).
Meet with your Citadel advisor.

Courses taken at TTC or equivalent: 65 hours

Dr. Bob McNamara, 843-953-2072
mcnamarar1@citadel.edu
The 2 + 2 program in criminal justice was created in 2011 to
provide students with an opportunity to receive a four-year degree
from The Citadel in the evening. The requirements for the major
consist of a total of 60 upper division credit hours: 45 credit hours
in the major and 15 credit hours of elective courses, 36 of which
must be taken at The Citadel.

Mission:
The mission of the 2 + 2 program in Criminal Justice is to foster
an intellectually stimulating educational experience that prepares
students to work within the criminal justice system and its related
fields as well as laying the academic foundation for graduate study.
This is accomplished by developing students’ understanding of the
causes of crime, which includes a grasp of the larger social context
in which crime occurs, the operation and effectiveness of agencies
within the criminal justice system, as well as developing students’
analytical and skills that enable them to conduct and evaluate
criminal justice-related research.

Expected Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the program, students should generally
possess:
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•
•
•
•

An understanding of the theories relating to crime
causation and criminality.
An understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of the
criminal justice system.
Develop skills that enable the student to conduct and
evaluate criminal justice-related research.
Advanced reading, writing, and verbal communication
skills.
An understanding of administrative principles and
practices found in criminal justice agencies.

Admission Requirements:
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3.
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Apply to Trident Technical College. List either A.A. or CRJ
as your major and Citadel-Criminal Justice as your career
path.
Submit SAT/ACT scores or take Trident Tech’s placement
exam
Visit the Trident Technical College Orientation Center to
be assigned a Trident Advisor.
Submit official transcripts of all colleges attended.
Meet with your advisor and complete a 2 + 2 Enrollment
Form.

Required Courses
Course
Writing/English Composition-6 hours
ENG-101 English Composition I
ENG-102 English Composition II

Hours
3
3

Humanities/Foreign Language-6 hours
MUS-105 Music Appreciation
ART-101 Art History and Appreciation
ART-107 History of Early Western Art
ART-108 History of Western Art
PHI-101 Introduction to Philosophy
PHI-110 Ethics
REL-101 Introduction to Religion
Any Introductory Language sequence 101/102

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6

History-6 hours
(Select one Sequence)
HIS-101/102 History of Western Civ.
HIS-104/105 History of World Civ.

6
6

Mathematics-6 hours
MAT-109 College Algebra with Modeling
MAT-120 Probability and Statistics
MAT-123 Contemp. College Mathematics

3
3
3

Science-8 hours
Courses must have lab, not necessarily sequential
BIO-101 Biological Science I + lab
BIO-102 Biological Science II + lab
CHM-106 Contemporary Chemistry I + lab
CHM-107 Contemporary Chemistry II + lab
PHY-201 Physics I + lab
PHY-202 Physics II + lab
AST-101 Solar System Astronomy + lab
AST-102 Stellar Astronomy + lab

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

Social Science-6 hours
SOCI-101 Introduction to Sociology

3

Take one of the following
ANT-101 Cultural Anthropology
PSC-201 American National Gov.
PSY-201 General Psychology

3
3
3

Criminal Justice Major-6 Hours
CRJ-201 Introduction to Criminal Justice*
CRJ-125 Criminology

3
3

�Lower Division Electives 21 hours (Any Courses Apply)
Recommended for TTC
Recommended for TTC AA
CRJ Students
Students
CPT-101 Intro to Computers
CRJ-120 Constitutional Law
CRJ-130 Police Administration
CRJ-210 Juvenile and the Law
CRJ-220 Judicial Process
CRJ-236 Criminal Evidence
CRJ-242 Correctional Systems

CPT-101 Intro to Computers
Oral Communication (3 hours)
Literature (3 hours)
Humanities/Social Sci/Comm.
(9 hours)

Credit for CRMJ-498 (Independent Study) and CRMJ-499
(Internships): Approval is required from the participating
faculty member, the 2 + 2 program director, and the Associate
Dean of Evening Undergraduate Studies. Non 2+2 students’
transfer credit will be evaluated according to Citadel policy.
Upper Level Elective Courses: 15 Credit Hours
Must be courses at the 300-400 level.

Criminal Justice Course Descriptions

Required courses if not taken at TTC - 6 hours
CRMJ-201 Intro to Criminal Justice
CRMJ 202 Criminoloy

3
3

CRMJ-201—Introduction to Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours. Prerequisite for all criminal justice
courses (CRMJ-370-499) except CRMJ-202 for nondepartmental majors. An introduction to the American
criminal justice system, including the history and philosophy
of law enforcement, the nature of crime in the United States,
an introduction to the substantive criminal law, the nature
and theory of the criminal justice process from arrest to
corrections, and the roles of the major actors in that process
(police, prosecutors, defense lawyers, judges, and corrections
personnel).

Required Courses - 6 hours
CRMJ-370 Police Systems
CRMJ-380 Corrections

3
3

CRMJ-202—Criminology
Three Credit Hours
A study of the theories that seek to explain criminal behavior.

Courses Taken at The Citadel: 55 hours
Course
Orientation Course
(must be taken in first semester at The Citadel)
EUGS-101 Orientation Seminar

Hours
1

Upper Level Elective Courses in the Major 33 Credit Hours
(Must be at 300 level or higher)
33 hours must be taken from the courses listed below:
Note: CRMJ-201 is a prerequisite for all criminal justice courses
except CRMJ-202. Students may choose from the following list
of upper level elective courses in criminal justice.
CRMJ-371 Critical Issues in Law Enforcement
CRMJ-373 Criminal Evidence
CRMJ-375 Criminal Justice Administration
CRMJ-381 Organized Crime
CRMJ-382 Drugs and Crime
CRMJ-383 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
CRMJ-384 International Crime
CRMJ-385 Juvenile Delinquency
CRMJ-386 Research Methods in Criminal Justice
CRMJ-387 Criminal Investigation
CRMJ-388 White Collar Crime
CRMJ-390 Victimology
CRMJ-391 Criminalistics
CRMJ-392 Computer Crime
CRMJ-465 Special Topics in Criminal Justice

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Three of the following courses can count as an upper level
elective in the major:
Electives: (3 courses, 9 credit hours)
PSCI-302 Urban Politics
PSCI-310 Domestic Terrorism
PSCI-342 International Terrorism
PSCI-361 Law and Legal Process
PSCI-392 Political Theory
PSCI-401 Public Policy Process
PSCI-461 Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law
SOCI-201, 202 and any 300-400 level course in sociology

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

CRMJ-370—Police Systems &amp; Practices
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to law enforcement in the United States,
including a brief history of policing, contemporary trends in
criminality, and current issues facing police administrators.
Attention will also be given to the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth
Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and their implications
for law enforcement.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-371—Criminal Law
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the origin and general principles of
criminal law, principles of criminal liability, and elements of
offenses.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-372—Critical Issues in Law Enforcement
Three Credit Hours
A critical analysis of contemporary issues in the law
enforcement community, including the following: police stress,
use of deadly force, police brutality, corruption, unionization,
substance abuse by police officers, and other issues
currently confronting law enforcement administrators and
policymakers.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-373—Criminal Evidence
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the types of evidence, collection of
evidence, the chain of custody, and procedures relating to its
introduction into judicial proceedings. Special attention is
given to Fourth Amendment constitutional issues.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
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�CRMJ-375—Criminal Justice Agency Administration
Three Credit Hours. An introduction to criminal justice agency
administration, including the following: the nature of criminal
justice organizations, criminal justice personnel, group behavior
in criminal justice organizations, and processes in criminal
justice organizations.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-380—Corrections
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to corrections, correctional theory, and
correction policy through the in-depth study of key areas in
corrections, including correctional history, systems, policy,
treatment programs, prison life, community-based corrections.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-381—Organized Crime
Three Credit Hours
An examination and analysis of organized crime, of
controversies surrounding the phenomenon, and of efforts
aimed at its control. Attention will be given to defining
organized crime, to its development, and to various theories
that seek to explain its existence. Other topics include the
activities that constitute the business of organized crime,
the relationship between organized crime and corruption of
governmental officials, and the techniques used to control it.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-382—Drugs and Crime
Three Credit Hours
An examination of drug use as it relates to addiction, social
problems, crime, enforcement, and treatment. Issues involving
domestic and international drug supply, demand, trafficking,
and interdiction are studied.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-383—Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the ideology, structure, and justice process
of various criminal justice systems in the United States,
Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. The
comparative study involves analysis of diverse social control,
legal, police, court, correction, and juvenile systems from
representative justice approaches around the world.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ 384—International Crime
Three Credit Hours
A study of transnational crime, criminals, and criminal
organizations in a global context including an examination
of international and national organizations, laws, and justice
practices responsible for controlling multi-national criminal
activity.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-385—Juvenile Delinquency
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to delinquency, to the juvenile justice
process from intake to disposition, to trends in the treatment
of juvenile offenders, and to juvenile justice reform
(decriminalization, diversion, deinstitutionalization, and due
process).
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Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-386—Research Methods in Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to research and to statistical methods, data
bases, and computer applications in relation to the various
fields of criminal justice. Special attention will be given to the
problems associated with collection and analysis
of criminal justice data.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-387—Criminal Investigation
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the criminal investigation process that
combines forensic applications with investigative procedures.
Crime scene preservation, management, evidence collection,
and process are included in the examination of the investigative
process. Interrogation and interviewing techniques, as well as
physical evidence used to investigate specific types of offenses,
are studied.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-388—White Collar Crime
Three Credit Hours
A study of “white collar” crime as a specific type of deviance.
The course explores aspects of organizational, corporate,
occupational, and governmental criminality and its detection,
investigation, prosecution, and punishment.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-390—Victimology
Three Credit Hours
The scientific study of the extent, nature, and causes of criminal
victimization, its consequences for the persons involved and
the reactions to such victimization by society, in particular
the police and the criminal justice system. Additional areas of
examination include history of victimology, legal recourse for
crime, victims, and informal methods of addressing the needs
of victims.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-391—Criminalistics
Three Credit Hours
The application of science to the investigation of crime.
Designed to acquaint non-science majors with the philosophy
and methodology of dealing with physical evidence in criminal
investigation.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-392—Computer Crime
Three Credit Hours
An exploration of the current state of computer crime in the
United States. The course traces the history of technological
crime and identifies areas ripe for exploitation from technology
savvy deviants. It also evaluates forensic practices and software
in light of government legislation together with an analysis of
emerging case law. The course also addresses guidelines for the
development of computer forensic laboratories, the creation
of computer crime task forces, and the search and seizure of
electronic equipment.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201

�CRMJ-465—Special Topics in Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
An advanced seminar designed to examine in-depth selected
topics in criminal justice.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-498—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: As determined by instructor
An independent research project resulting in a formal paper,
this study must be approved by the department head in
consultation with an appropriate member of the faculty who
will supervise the project. Virtually any aspect of criminal
justice may be investigated. Especially recommended for those
considering graduate or professional study.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-499—Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of director of internships
Internships with government and other agencies are offered to
combine academic training with professional experience.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201

Political Science Course Descriptions
PSCI-302—Urban Politics
Three Credit Hours
A study of mass participation in urban political affairs, political
parties on local level, the municipal reform movement, and the
alternative approaches to the study of local political systems.
Emphasis placed on the problems of local government in
metropolitan areas.
PSCI-310—Domestic Terrorism
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the domestic terrorism landscape in the United
States by examining groups involving local nationals that use
or attempt to use extreme violence against purely domestic
targets. The course explores how nationalistic, religio-political,
ideological, and single-issue terrorist groups attempt to
influence or coerce others into action they would not otherwise
take. The course also explores law-enforcement measures aimed
at countering the threat of domestic terrorism.
PSCI-342—International Terrorism
Three Credit Hours
A study of international and transnational political violence,
with some attention to the phenomenon of “state terrorism”
(international repression) and its potential impact on the
conduct of American foreign policy. Issues addressed include
conceptualizing and defining terrorism, the structure of
violent politics, the lessons and patterns from the history of
contemporary political violence, state support for terrorism,
and counterterrorism as a public policy problem.
PSCI-361—Law and Legal Process
Three Credit Hours
This course serves as a general introduction to law, lawyers,
judges, and the civil legal process. Through lectures, assigned
reading, and class seminars, the course will broadly survey the

American legal process, including the nature of law, judicial
organization and the instruments of judicial power, civil
proceedings and civil law, the work and training of lawyers,
the recruitment of judges, and the nature of judicial decisionmaking. (Note: The criminal justice system is surveyed in CRMJ
201, Introduction to Criminal Justice.)
PSCI-392—Political Theory
Three Credit Hours
Major theoretical writing from the ancient Greeks to the
present day; emphasis on a comparison of ideas and on the
relationships between theories and contemporary problems.
PSCI-401—Political Issues and Public Policy
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to political analysis through consideration
of important con- temporary American political issues as they
relate to public policy; attention given to specific issues as
well as the policy process (formulation, implementation, and
evaluation of policy).
PSCI-461—Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law
Three Credit Hours.
A study of selected cases and issues in U.S. constitutional law
relating to contemporary controversies in American law and
politics. The specific issues and cases studied may vary from
semester to semester.

Sociology Course Descriptions
SOCI-201—Introduction to Sociology
Three Credit Hours
The scientific study of principles and comparisons in society
and culture as these relate to population and communities,
behavior systems, group collectivity and structure, social change,
and institutions.
SOCI-202—Social Problems
Three Credit Hours
The study of the social construction of social problems as well
as their impact on society. Also included the analysis of deviant
behavior and those factors affecting the disorganization of small
groups, complex organizations, and societies.
SOCI-301—Cults
Three Credit Hours
An examination and analysis of alternative religious ideologies
and groups. Attention will be given to defining and explaining
cults, and a historical analysis of the phenomenon will be
undertaken. A sociological examination of their impact on
social norms and ideologies will be discussed; government
reactions to cults and cult activities will also be addressed.
SOCI-304—Minority Group Relations
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the substantive issues in the study of
majority-minority group relations and social processes, and the
cultural orientations which are associated with these issues.

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�SOCI-433—Special Topics in Sociology
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of
sociology and social problems; offered periodically as the special
interests of faculty and
students permit.
SOCI-498—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
An independent study project resulting in a formal paper;
this study must be approved by the department head in
consultation with an appropriate member of the Sociology
faculty who will supervise the project. Especially recommended
for those considering graduate or professional study.

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�Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration
School of Business, 843-953-5056
Ms. Duvall Herlocker, 843-953-6450
duvall.herlocker@citadel.edu
Dr. Lester Pittman, 843-574-6420
lester.pittman@tridenttech.edu
Mission:
The mission of the School of Business Administration is to educate
and develop leaders of principle to serve a global community.

2 + 2 Program:
The Citadel’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is
a “2 +2” program provided in cooperation with Trident Technical
College. Students take freshman and sophomore level courses at
Trident (or an equivalent college), and they come to The Citadel
for their junior and senior level courses.
Students who wish to earn a B.S. in Business Administration
through The Citadel can begin their coursework at TTC and
earn an Associate in Arts degree along the way.

The Steps:
• Apply to TTC (www.tridenttech.edu). List AA as your major
and Citadel-Business as your career path.
• Submit SAT/ACT scores OR take TTC’s placement test.
• Visit TTC’s Orientation Center to be assigned to the right
TTC advisor
• Submit official transcripts of all colleges attended
• Meet with your advisor and fill out a 2+2 Enrollment Form
• Complete specified courses at TTC with a minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Apply to The Citadel
• Sign transfer request form

Admission Requirements:
To be admitted into The Citadel’s portion of the program,
students must:
1.
Complete the designated courses with Trident Technical
College or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
(Students may begin taking Citadel courses at any time as
long as prerequisites have been met and official TTC and
all other college transcripts have been sent.)
2. Complete and return an undergraduate application to the
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room
101.
3. Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.

Persons interested in the Master of Business Administration program,
which is offered only through evening classes, should consult the Graduate
portion of this catalog for further information.

Program of Study
The 2+2 program in Business Administration consists of 62
hours of general education and lower division courses at TTC,
40 credit hours of upper division courses at The Citadel, and
12 credit hours of elective courses taken at TTC, The Citadel or
another institution. 6 hours of upper level general electives are also
required and can be taken at The Citadel or another institution.

If you have credits from another institution, they will be
evaluated according to The Citadel’s policy.

Courses Taken at Trident Technical College (or
equivalent)
Writing/English Composition (6 hours)
ENG 101 English Composition I - 3
ENG 102 English Composition II - 3
Humanities/Foreign Language (6 hours)
MUS 105 Music Appreciation - 3
ART 101 Art History and Appreciation - 3
ART 107 History of Early Western Art - 3
ART 108 History of Western Art - 3
PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy - 3
PHI 110 Ethics - 3
REL 101 Introduction to Religion - 3
FRE/SPA/GER 101 and/or 102 - 6
(Need not be in the same language)
Mathematics (6 hours)
MAT 109 College Algebra w/ Modeling - 3
MAT 130 Elementary Calculus - 3
History (6 hours)
HIS 101 History of Western Civ. I. - 3
HIS 102 History of Western Civ. II - 3
HIS 104 History of World Civ. I - 3
HIS 105 History of World Civ. II - 3
HIS 201 American History I - 3
HIS 202 American History II - 3
Science (8 hours)
Courses must have lab and need not be sequential
BIO 101 Biological Science I - 4
BIO 102 Biological Science II - 4
CHM 110 College Chemistry I - 4
CHM 111 College Chemistry II - 4
PHY 201 Physics I - 4
PHY 202 Physics II - 4
AST 101 Solar System Astronomy - 4
AST 102 Stellar Astronomy - 4

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�Social Science (6 hours)
ECO 210 Macroeconomics - 3
ECO 211 Microeconomics - 3
Business Major Courses (12 hours)
MAT 120 Probability &amp; Statistics - 3
ACC 101 Accounting Principles I - 3
ACC 102 Accounting Principles II - 3
CPT 101 Introduction to Computers - 3
Lower Division Electives (15 hours)
Any courses apply
Recommended for AA students:
Oral Communication - 3
(SPC 205, 209, 210, THE 101, or ENG 260)
Literature - 3
(ENG 201, 202, 203, 205, 206, 208, 209, 236)
Other - 6
(Select from Humanities/Social Sciences/Communication)

Total Credit Hours at TTC: 62

Courses Taken at The Citadel
EUGS 101 Citadel Orientation - 1
Must be taken in first semester enrolled at The Citadel.
Business Major Requirements (27 Hours)
BADM 216 Communication in Business - 3
BADM 305 Legal &amp; Ethical Env. of Business - 3
BADM 309 Marketing Principles - 3
BADM 317 Computer Applications in Bus. - 3
BADM 321 Business Finance - 3
BADM 338 Management &amp; Org. Behavior - 3
BADM 371 Leadership in Organizations - 3
BADM 410 Production &amp; Operations Mgt - 3
BADM 422 Strategic Management - 3
Business Electives (12 Hours)
6 hours must be at 300 level or higher.

Total Credit Hours at The Citadel: 40

Courses Taken at TTC, The Citadel, or Another
Institution - 18 hours
Electives (12 hours)
Must be 300-400 level courses - 6 hours

Courses Descriptions:
BADM-216—Communications in Business
Three Credit Hours
Required of business administration sophomores.
A study of written and oral communication in organizations.
Emphasis is given to communication theory including
communication flows and barriers, as well as the psychology of
communicating good, neutral, negative, and persuasive messages.
The course also covers career planning, delivering professional
presentations, electronic communications and writing formal
reports.
Prerequisites: ENG-101 &amp; 102

BADM-305—Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration juniors.
An introduction to the legal system, with special emphasis
on its relation to business. Students will contend with federal
and state regulations as well as the common law to arrive at an
understanding of the legality, ethics, and social responsibility
of business decisions. Topics include an introduction to the
judicial system, torts and product liability, administrative law
and consumer protection, agency and partnership, contracts, the
Constitution, criminal law, ethics, and fiduciary trust.

BADM-309—Marketing Principles
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration juniors.
Introduction to basic concepts and terminology in marketing: the
process of developing marketing strategy, the role of marketing
activities within the firm, external influences that affect the
development of marketing strategy, and basic analytical tools
appropriate to marketing decision-making. International and
ethical issues in marketing are examined.
Prerequisite: Principles of Microeconomics (BADM-202).

BADM-317—Computer Applications in Business
Three Credit Hours
Required of business administration juniors.
The application of computer software to assist in analyzing
common business decisions, with an emphasis on advanced
techniques in spreadsheet and database development and design.
Includes a major business project utilizing presentation software
and the Internet.

BADM-320—International Business
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses on decisions in international business
operations for small and large firms. Of particular interest are
international business climate/culture, foreign exchange rates,
international trade, overseas direct investment, and operations
management. Students will incorporate case studies dealing with
aspects of international business.

BADM-321—Business Finance
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration juniors.
An introductory course combining both a description of the
structure of business financing and a study of financial principles
and practices, with special emphasis on their relation to managerial

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�planning and control.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Managerial Accounting (BADM-211)

BADM-326—Principles of Real Estate
Three Credit Hours
This course provides a personal and professional perspective of the
legal, financial, and ethical rights and obligations of all parties in
a real estate transaction. Topics include organizing, functioning,
financing, marketing, brokering, appraising, and managing of real
estate transactions.

BADM-338—Management and Organizational Behavior
Three Credit Hours
Required of business administration juniors.
A study of the fundamental concepts of management and
organizational behavior. Emphasis is placed on the study of human
behavior, attitudes, and performance in organizations, and on the
development of positive interpersonal relations. A major focus
is on the managerial role of leader and decision-maker necessary
for effective planning, organizing, influencing, and control of the
organization. The dynamics and links among individuals, groups,
and the national and international environment are analyzed to
highlight the determinants of organizational effectiveness.

BADM-371—Leadership in Organizations
Three Credit Hours
Using a case approach as well as a significant experiential
component, this course involves the application of leadership
theory and practice covered in this class and in other classes in
the interdisciplinary minor in Leadership Studies. The course
draws from cases in business and other organizations to focus the
student’s learning in both individual and team projects. Issues
of motivation, persuasion, ethics, power, diversity, teams, etc. will
all be explored. Guest speakers/leaders will also be an important
component of the course.
Prerequisites: Psychology of Leadership (PSYC-371) or Management
and Organizational Behavior (BADM-338).

BADM-404—Investments
Three Credit Hours
A survey course that introduces different types of securities,
markets, transaction costs, security regulations, and taxes. The
basic techniques for analyzing the potential returns and risks of
individual securities and for combining them efficiently into
portfolios are also studied.
Prerequisite: Business Finance (BADM-321).

BADM-405—Marketing Management
Three Credit Hours
A study of marketing planning and decision-making from the point
of view of the marketing manager in a changing economic, social,
and legal environment. Basic concepts and methods of analysis
used in formulating product, distribution, promotion, and pricing
strategy are studied.
Prerequisite: Marketing Management (BADM-309).

BADM-407—Money and Banking

and credit control, international exchange, and analysis of recent
developments in money and credit.
Prerequisite: Principles of Macroeconomics (BADM-201).

BADM-409—Human Resource Management
Three Credit Hours
A contemporary course in the management of personnel as a
resource concentrating on the historical, legal, social, economic,
and ethical framework of labor relations with a focus on
forecasting, planning, staffing, compensating, developing a career,
labor relations, performance management, and control and
evaluation of human resources.

BADM-410—Operations Management
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration seniors.
Operations management focuses on the systematic direction of
the processes involved in the sourcing, production, and delivery
of products and services. This course addresses managerial issues
such as facility location and layout, service design, demand
forecasting, production scheduling, project management, quality
management (for example, lean, JIT, Six Sigma, TQM, etc.),
inventory management, supply chain management, maintenance
and reliability, and capacity management. Included are applications
of decision models, statistical methods, or optimization techniques
such as linear programming, queuing theory, simulation, or others.
Prerequisites: Principles of Microeconomics (BADM-202), Business
Statistics (BADM-205), Introduction to Managerial Accounting
(BADM-212), and Management and Organizational Behavior
(BADM-338).

BADM-413—International Marketing
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to global problems, cultural and ethical issues, and
decision areas facing the marketing manager. Primary emphasis
rests on the value of cross-cultural understanding and the need for
careful adaptation of marketing efforts.
Prerequisite: Marketing Principles (BADM-309).

BADM-414—Consumer Behavior
Three Credit Hours
The study of behavioral science theories and related marketing
models useful to managers in understanding consumers in the
domestic and global marketplace.
Prerequisite: Marketing Principles (BADM-309).

BADM-417—Management Information Systems
Three Credit Hours
Information systems (IS) support the overall strategy of an
organization in many ways. This course reviews the issues
associated with managing and improving the IS function within
an organization, including using IS to support decision making,
manage the firm’s assets, and develop and support customers.
Additional topics include the critical role of IS in an organization’s
strategic plan, security issues, and the harnessing of technological
advances for organizational growth.

Three Credit Hours
The nature and functions of money, the various monetary
standards, the development of our monetary system, the factors
affecting the value of money, methods and objectives of money
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�BADM-420—Management of Change
Three Credit Hours
This course uses knowledge and skills from the social sciences
to develop strategies for achieving effective change within
organizations. Implementation of these strategies to achieve more
effective organizations is the core of this course. Topics include
team building, process consultation, confrontation and the
management of conflict, and technostructural change.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in business administration

BADM-422—Strategic Management
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration seniors.
A capstone course designed to give the student practice in
integrating the numerous theory courses in all phases of business
management. The student develops problem-solving and decisionmaking skills by assuming the role of top management in a
simulated company and through the study of actual business cases.
Prerequisites: Principles of Macroeconomics (BADM-201), Principles
Microeconomics (BADM-202), Introduction to Financial
Accounting (BADM-211), Introduction to Managerial Accounting
(BADM-212), Marketing Principles (BADM-309), Business Finance
(BADM-321), Management and Organizational Behavior (BADM338).

BADM-425—Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship
Three Credit Hours
This course covers the environment of small business, factors of
success or failure, small business management tools, and sources
of financing. Student teams prepare business plans for the startup of a business. In some instances, the teams will work with
local entrepreneurs in developing business plans. The course is
supported by a multimedia business planning system.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in business administration.

BADM-430–435—Seminar in Business Administration
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: approval of course instructor and department head.
These courses are designed to provide students of exceptional
ability and background with the opportunity to explore a variety of
advanced, business-oriented, analytical techniques. Specified topics
covered within these courses will be offered at the discretion of the
instructor and under the supervision of the department head.

BADM-450—Internship
Three Credit Hours
This course gives senior students real-world work experience to
complement the classroom education they have already received.
Interns will learn about the variety of issues faced by today’s firms
and their managers, the kinds of information firms collect and use,
and the development of solutions for business problems. Interns
will spend ten to twelve hours each week working alongside a
senior-level manager in a Charleston-area business.
Prerequisite: Senior or Junior Standing

BADM-490—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
Approvals for enrollment during pre registration from sponsoring
professor and department head are required.
This course may be taken by seniors desiring to engage in a
scholarly research project of mutual interest to the student and
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the faculty member who directs the study. The project should
culminate in a formal student research paper.
Prerequisite: Senior Standing

�Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

learning, effective communication, contributions on
multidisciplinary teams, and broad based prospective of
engineering and societal needs.

Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering
Dr. Kenneth Brannan, Department Head
843.953.5083, ken.brannan@citadel.edu

Broad Based Education:
Graduating students who have a broad educational background
that leads to good citizenship through leadership, management,
decision making and problem solving abilities.

Department’s Mission Statement:
The mission of the Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering (CEE) is to provide a nationally recognized studentcentered learning environment for the development of principled
leaders in the civil and environmental engineering community
through a broad-based, rigorous curriculum, emphasizing
theoretical and practical engineering concepts, strong professional
values, and a disciplined work ethic.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
recognizes the civil engineer as a people-serving professional
who manages resources as well as technology. The civil engineer
plans, designs, constructs, and maintains facilities essential to
modern life in both the public and private sectors. Accordingly,
the department strives to develop the skills of its engineering
students in the management of resources–time, materials, money,
and people. Consistent with the high aims of the civil engineering
profession, the department seeks to ensure its academic program
is underpinned by a broad base of ethical knowledge and behavior
as well as modern leading-edge technology. The department
accomplishes its mission by connecting students, faculty, and
staff in a unique academic environment, achieving the intended
development of the student through the enriched personal,
professional, and educational growth of each individual.

Admission Requirements:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Complete the designated courses with Trident Technical
College or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
Complete and return an undergraduate application to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Submit all official transcripts directly from the source to the
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) office.

Program Educational Objectives:
The Civil and Environmental Engineering program educational
objectives are designated in the following three areas:
Design:
Graduating students who are successful in engineering based on a
course of study focused on design, including a solid theoretical and
practical foundation that leads to successful employment in the
private and public sectors.
Sustainable Success:
Graduating students who have sustainable career success and
participate in leadership roles through demonstration of lifelong

Departmental Core Values:
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has
adopted the following core values:
Students are our Focus: We believe the education, development,
empowerment, and welfare of our students are the primary focus of
our efforts.
Civil Engineers as Principled Leaders: We believe the engineering
profession requires the highest professional and ethical standards,
which we seek to model, teach and prepare our students to
embrace.
Collaborative Teaching and Learning Environment: We believe
a collaborative collegial environment among our faculty, staff
and students is critical in sustaining advancement in educational
excellence.
Growth through Assessment: We believe data-driven inquiry and
improvement will lead us to sustained advancement in educational
excellence.

Program Requirements:
Two-Plus-Two Evening Mode
The Citadel through the CGC offers an undergraduate Bachelor
of Science degree in Civil Engineering. This program is offered
in cooperation with Trident Technical College where the student
completes the first two years of study. The junior and senior years
of study are completed at The Citadel by attending evening classes.

Program Outcomes:
At the time of graduation from the civil engineering program
a student should have achieved an acceptable level of skills and
knowledge in the following areas:
1. Mathematics

10. Communication

2. Natural Sciences
3. Mechanics

11a. Public Policy/Public
Administration

4. Experiments

11b. Business

5. Problem Solving

12. Leadership

6. Design in four Areas*
7. Contemporary Issues

13. Multi-disciplinary Team
Work

8. Project Management

14. Lifelong Learning

9. Breadth in Civil Engineering in four Areas*

15. Professional &amp; Ethical
Responsibility

*Enviornmental, Structural, Transportation, Land Development

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�Program of Study:
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department’s fouryear program begins with courses which provide a foundation
of knowledge and skill in the basic arts and sciences. Limited
specialization in engineering starts during the sophomore year.
In the junior and senior years, the time is devoted essentially
to basic professional subjects. Throughout the four years, the
program emphasizes the development of habits of orderly study,
investigation, sound reasoning, problem-solving, and design,
rather than the mere acquisition of factual information. It is
stressed that an engineer is a professional, thoroughly grounded in
engineering science and technology, but also aware of the social,
economic, ethical, and ecological implications of professional
activities. The civil engineering curriculum is accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Each year the
curriculum is augmented by off-campus educators and engineers
who lecture and moderate seminars in engineering specialties.
Students’ sources of knowledge are broadened by participation in
these seminars and the student chapters of the American Society
of Civil Engineers, Tau Beta Pi (honorary engineering society), the
Society of American Military Engineers, and the Society of Women
Engineers (SWE).

CIVIL &amp; ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
MAJOR
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 133

CIVIL ENGINEERING:
TTC First Year
ENG-101/102
MAT-140/141/240
CHM-110/111
PHY-221/PSY-201
EGR -270/275/282

TTC Second Year
MAT-242
PHY-222
HIS-101/102
ENG-205/2XX
EGR-260/285/295/286/296

Citadel Third Year
CIVL-301/302
CIVL-304/327
CIVL-305/309
CIVL-307/320
CIVL-321/322
CIVL-314/317
ELEC-308
CIVL-330

Citadel Fourth Year

CIVL-404/402
CIVL-408/410
CIVL-409/406
CIVL-418/419
Technical Elective****
Hum/Soc Sci Elective***
CIVL
42X
*** To be selected from an approved list of courses in the humanities
or social sciences
****Elective to be an approved Engineering or Science course
All freshman and sophomore level engineering and science courses
must be successfully completed prior to enrolling in senior level
classes

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LeTellier Hall was designed for the needs of civil and
environmental engineering education and contains, in addition
to laboratories, six multimedia classrooms and one multimedia
assembly room that contains additional audio-visual aids. There are
three computer facilities located in LeTellier Hall. To help ensure
the best use of these facilities, priority access goes to students using
software or capabilities specific to the LeTellier sites. LeTellier 203
is a general purpose lab maintained by ITS. LeTellier 206 and 308
are on the CEE departmental network and require a departmental
user account.
The Main Computer Lab – LeTellier 203
LeTellier 203 is the primary teaching and student-use computer
facility in the Civil Engineering Department. The twenty-three
student stations and one projection-capable instructor station
and laser printer located in this lab are connected to the campus
wide network, CITnet, and provide direct Internet access via
Ethernet. The campus-wide network includes: an ALPHA cluster
which handles student email and information systems and the
library information systems; a network for printer access; and the
UNIX systems administered by the Department of Mathematics
and Computer Science. The software in the labs is Windows
based. All machines in the lab have graphics-capable www browers.
The department’s standard general purpose software includes:
Microsoft Office, Mathcad, and ArcGIS. In addition, there are
a number of course specific software packages. Faculty also post:
classroom presentations, handouts, programming examples,
class notes, and solutions to tests, and homework on the CEE
Department’s Web server. These postings are in a mixture of
formats including PDF files, Mathcad documents, spreadsheet
files, executable programs, and multimedia presentation files that
students may review as needed before and after class.
The Special Applications Lab – LeTellier 206
LeTellier 206 is the home of the Civil Engineering Department
Special Applications Lab. The fifteen student computers serve
primarily as AutoCad, GIS (ArcView) and structural design
workstations. Other uses involve construction management,
Global Positioning System (GPS) data analysis/adjustment,
and traffic engineering studies. Occasionally, small sections of
courses may be scheduled in the lab utilizing the instructors-only
workstation and projection system. Each of these computers has a
CDRW drive to accommodate large student files. This laboratory
is equipped with a network A-B size laser printer and E-size plotter.
There is also a 8-1/2x14 fixed-bed color scanner in this lab for
student use.
The Graphics Lab – LeTellier 308
LeTellier 308 is the home of the Civil Engineering Department
Graphics Instruction Lab. The instructor’s station is equipped
with a projection system for both the computer and document
camera. The twenty student computers serve primarily as
AutoCAD and ArcGIS workstations. This laboratory is equipped
with a networked A/B size laser printer.
Materials Testing Laboratory: Major items of equipment include
a 400,000-pound universal hydraulic testing machine with a
clearance of 8 feet for column testing and with a 36-inch-wide
working platform; a 250,000 pound and an additional 300,000
pound concrete cylinder testing machine; a 60,000-pound
hydraulic universal testing machine; a 10,000-inch-pound torsion
machine; and equipment for making tension, compression,

�shearing, and most other accepted and significant tests on metals,
concrete, wood, and other structural materials. A transmission
Polariscope and related equipment are available to investigate in a
wide variety of two dimensional photo-elastic models.
Construction Materials Laboratory: Bituminous Materials Testing.
This laboratory contains equipment for making the significant
quality control and identification tests on asphalt cements, cutback
asphalts, and asphalt emulsions. Equipment for the design, mixing,
compaction by both hammer and gyratory means, and testing
of asphalt concrete paving mixtures by the Marshall and other
methods is included.
Concrete Materials Testing: A curing room, mixing equipment,
air entraining measuring apparatus, scales, and other minor
equipment are provided in this laboratory. Testing is accomplished
using the Materials Laboratory testing equipment.
Geotechnical Laboratories: The two soils laboratories are
equipped with consolidmeters, triaxial and direct shear machines,
unconfined compression machines, permeameters, Atterberg
limit equipment, Proctor and modified AASHTO compaction
apparatus, standard sieves, soil hydrometers, C.B.R. apparatus, and
other equipment needed for tests and experiments with soils.
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory: Equipment is provided for a wide
variety of experiments and tests involving the flow of water over
weirs or through pipes, meters, orifices, or a Parshall flume.
Other major items of equipment include a head loss and flow
measurement fluid circuit apparatus, a Reynolds number device,
two (2) hydraulic demonstration units permitting experiments
involving many phenomena of open channel flow, and a
centrifugal pump equipped to measure input and output of energy.
In addition, a parallel-series pumping unit is available for
students to study parallel-series pumping under a variety of system
conditions.
Environmental Engineering Laboratory: Equipment is provided
for water analysis determination (primarily according to “Standard
Methods”) pH, alkalinity, turbidity, conductivity, D.O., and color.
Bacteriological examinations may also be made for wastewater analysis,
biochemical oxygen demand, solids content, and coliform testing. The
equipment includes incubators, a muffle furnace, pH meters, dissolved
oxygen probes, electrophotometic devices, an autoclave, a constant
temperature refrigerator, spectrophotometer, a drying oven, a water
still, a type I generator, a fume hood, a microscope, and essential minor
tools and equipment.
Other engineering equipment: Adequate equipment is available
for the courses in engineering graphics, surveying, geospatial
representation, as well as for the junior and senior courses. This
equipment includes levels, theodolites, level rods, tapes, six total
stations, data collectors, and nine Geographic Positioning System
(GPS) receivers.
Fundamentals in Engineering Examination: Each graduating student
is required to sit the Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) Examination
and provide documentation to the department head.
Degree: The degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.S.
in C.E.) is awarded to those who successfully complete the program
of studies outlined in the course offerings section of this catalog.

Two humanities or social science electives, one technical elective,
and one civil engineering design elective are required. These are
selected from a list of approved electives maintained by the Civil
and Environmental Engineering Department. In completing the
two humanities or social science electives, the student will take
one from the core curriculum. The other shall be a departmentally
approved course. The civil and environmental engineering design
elective allows the students to specialize in a technical area of
civil engineering by completing a design course at the senior level
that integrates principles and practices of earlier courses into the
design of the engineering system. Students who are on academic
probation will not be permitted to enroll in upper level courses
offered by the civil and environmental engineering department
(i.e., junior and senior level classes).
All scheduled freshman and sophomore level engineering,
science, and mathematics courses must be completed before a
student will be permitted to enroll in senior level courses offered
by the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department,
excepting CIVL-418. Students are required to be advised for each
semester of enrollment at The Citadel.

Course Descriptions:
CIVL-103—Introduction to Civil Engineering
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering freshmen
The engineering design process is demonstrated through use of
practical problem-solving methods for public infrastructure and built
environment projects. Course subjects include civil engineering career
paths, ethical canons of the engineering profession, and requirements
for professional licensure. Course assignments, conducted within a
collaborative learning environment, focus on creative engineering
solutions through technical analysis, teamwork, communication
skills and professionalism. As a foundation for sustained success in
civil engineering, additional course topics include: lifelong learning,
time management, community and professional service, and career
development.
Laboratory: Two hours.

CIVL-101—Engineering Drawing
Two Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering freshmen.
Use and care of drawing instruments; proper weights and types of
lines for clear-cut and complete graphical representation; auxiliary and
sectional views; pictorial representation with emphasis on isometric
drawing, dimensioning, true lengths, and shapes; problems on points,
lines, and planes; development of a reasonable skill in lettering. A
substantial portion of the course is taught using CAD software.
Laboratory: Four hours

CIVL-202—Statics
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Scalar and vector solutions of problems in statics; resultants,
reactions, and equilibrium of forces; analysis of simple trusses,
friction; centroids and centers of gravity; and moments of inertia.
Lecture: Three hours.
Corequisites: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MATH-131) and
Physics with Calculus I and Lab (PHYS-221/271)
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�CIVL-205—Surveying
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Linear measurements, leveling, compass and transit/theodolite,
total stations theory of errors, latitudes and departures, areas,
stadia, coordinate geometry, construction field control, legal
aspects of land surveying, and public land surveys.
Lecture: Three hours.
Corequisites: Engineering Drawing (CIVL-101) or Introduction to
Civil Engineering (CIVL-103), and Surveying Laboratory (CIVL235).

Corequisite: Geospatial Representation (CIVL-208), and
Engineering Drawing (CIVL-101).

CIVL-301—Dynamics
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Kinematics and Kinetics of particles or rigid bodies in plane
motion with emphasis on the special cases of translation and
rotation. The techniques of vector mathematics are employed.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Statics (CIVL-202) with a grade of “C” or better.

CIVL-208—Geospatial Representation

CIVL-302—Highway Engineering

Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
A course in geospatial representation that includes topographic
mapping, advanced adjustments using least squares procedures,
map projections, state plan coordinate systems, astronomic control
for mapping, Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic
Information Systems (GIS), and remote sensing.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Surveying (CIVL-205), Surveying Laboratory (CIVL235), and Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MATH-131) or
Honors Mathematics I (HONR-131).

Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Highway alignment, right-of-way and easements; earthwork
and grading; road user benefits, traffic operations and capacity;
design of intersections and interchanges; construction surveys;
drainage design; highway materials, design of asphalt mixtures;
pavement thickness design; and construction management,
contracts, estimates and specifications. Preparation of plans and
design documentation for a highway project including; horizontal
alignment, vertical alignment, roadway cross-sections, storm
water drainage, earthwork and mass diagram calculations, and
construction materials.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Transportation Engineering (CIVL-305); corequisite:
Asphalt and Concrete Laboratory (CIVL-327).

CIVL-210—Computer Application for Civil and
Environmental Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Instruction in computer applications to problems chosen from
civil engineering fields. Development of computer-based methods
for analyzing civil engineering systems. The class will address a
range of related topics including algorithm development and
implementation, professional and ethical aspects of computer
applications, development of self-directed learning skills
appropriate for civil engineering.
Lecture: Three hours.

CIVL-235—Surveying Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Application of principles obtained in CIVL-205 through
actual field work. Horizontal control activities include distance
measurements by tape and EDM, angular measurements
by theodolite and total station; traversing; traverse closure
computations; balancing computations; and preparation of
boundary plat and detailed survey. Computer applications and
computer drafting are utilized.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Corequisite: Surveying (CIVL-205).

CIVL-239—Geomatics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Preparation of topographic map, Geographic Positioning Systems
mapping controls, Geographic Information System applications, and
understanding the geometry and nomenclature of horizontal and
vertical curves.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Surveying (CIVL-205) and Surveying Laboratory
(CIVL-235)
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CIVL-304—Mechanics of Materials
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Elastic properties of structural materials; internal stresses and
strains; principal stresses and strains including Mohr’s Circle; axial;
torsion; flexure; shear; riveted and bolted joints; combined stresses;
shear and moment diagrams; beam deflections. Supplemented by
CIVL 307.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Statics (CIVL-202) with a grade of “C” or better.

CIVL-305—Transportation Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
A study of technical, multimodal, and organizational
interrelationships of United States transportation mobility systems
focusing on policy, planning, capacity, operation, and design
of land transportation, airport and seaport facilities. Topics
include highway design, roadway safety, traffic engineering, travel
forecasting, railroad alignment, public mass transit, airport layout,
and harbor/ports.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Civil Engineering (CIVL-103),
Engineering Drawing (CIVL-101), Geospatial Representation
(CIVL-208), Geomatics Laboratory (CIVL-239).

CIVL-307—Materials Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Laboratory supplement to CIVL-304. Introduction to the use
of testing machines and equipment; strength and deformation
measurements of ferrous and nonferrous metals, concrete, and

�wood; properties of materials as determined by results of tests in
compression, tension, bending, torsion; behavior of columns; use
of electric resistance strain gages; use of ASTM specifications and
test procedures.
Taken concurrently with or subsequent to CIVL-304.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: English Composition (ENGL-102); prerequisites or
corequisites: Computer Application for Civil and Environmental
Engineering (CIVL-210), Mechanics of Material (CIVL-304).

introduction to fluid characteristics, properties, and the fundamentals of fluid statics, fluid dynamics, fluid flow, and fluid measurements. Hydraulic principles including pressurized pipe flow, and
open channels are also covered. Classroom assignments include
design problems and problem solving using computers.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Statics (CIVL-202) with a grade of “C” or better;
Prerequisites or Corequisites: Either Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus
(MATH-231) or Applied Engineering Mathematics (MATH-234)

CIVL-309—Structural Analysis

CIVL-321—Hydrology and Hydraulics

Four Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Structural analysis of determinate and indeterminate beams and
frames using classical, approximate, and computer-based methods.
Lecture: Four hours.
Prerequisites: Mechanics of Materials (CIVL-304) with a grade of
“C” or better and Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (MATH-132).

Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors. This
course focuses on presentation and application of fundamental
hydraulic and hydrology principles including hydrologic cycle;
hydrograph development; flood routing; design of storm water
systems and water distribution systems, pipe networks, pumping
systems, flow through orifices, flumes &amp; weirs, and design of
hydraulic structures.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Fluid Mechanics (CIVL-320)

CIVL-310—Statics and Mechanics of Materials for Non-Civil
Engineers
Three Credit Hours
Vector solutions of problems in statics, resultants, reactions and
equilibrium of forces. In addition, the brief study of mechanics of
materials including stress and strain relationships and various types
of loading on structural members.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (MATH-132) and
Physics with Calculus Lab (PHYS-221/271).

CIVL-314—Engineering Economy
Two Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Topics include the time value of money, equivalence, simple and
compound interest, nominal and effective interest rates, present
worth and capitalized cost evaluation, equivalent uniform annual
worth evaluation, rate of return evaluation, benefit/cost ratio
evaluation, depreciation, corporate and individual income tax,
after-tax economic analysis, and engineering ethics as applied by
practicing engineers.
Lecture: Two hours.

CIVL-317—Professional Sustainability
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
The ethical cannons of the engineering profession require civil
engineering graduates be well-rounded effective leaders in planning, design, and construction of public infrastructure and the
built-environment required to establish safe, healthy, equitable and
vibrant communities. Course topics focus on preparing students to
serve with distinction as technical leaders in addressing the needs
of society and include: teamwork, public administration, communication, public policy, ethics, life long learning, attitudes, and
leadership.
Lecture: one hour
Prerequisite: Junior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering

CIVL-320—Fluid Mechanics
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors. An

CIVL-322—Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to water, air, solid and hazardous waste. Included are
social and ethical considerations, legal and regulatory principles,
risk analysis, the effect of pollutants in the environment, groundwater flow theory and application, and the engineering principles
governing the generation and control of these pollutants.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: General Chemistry I (CHEM-151), General Chemistry
I Laboratory (CHEM-161), Fluid Mechanics (CIVL-320), and
either Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus (MATH-231) or Applied
Engineering Mathematics (MATH-234).

CIVL-327—Asphalt and Concrete Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Laboratory applications involving design, preparation, curing and
testing of asphalt and Portland cement concrete. Includes testing
for component properties, component selection and grading,
material handling, mix design, blending, applicable standards and
specifications, construction practices, quality control, specimen testing
and safety. Marshall and Superpave mix design procedures and testing
methods are used to conduct laboratory data collection and analysis.
Emphasis is placed on professional laboratory report preparation.
Lecture: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Materials Laboratory (CIVL-307);
Corequisite: Highway Engineering (CIVL-302).

CIVL-330—Measurements, Analysis and Modeling for CEE
Systems
Three Credit Hours
In this course, students are introduced to several concepts and
techniques essential to the modern civil engineer: Uncertainty and
variability of physical systems; analysis of measurement systems;
physical modeling and scaling techniques; mathematical and
numerical modeling; and the impact of uncertainty on project
economics. Both theory and application are presented with a
very strong emphasis placed on hands-on exploration. The course
requires students to employ their computer skills acquired in CIVL
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�210 for many assignments.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Computer Application for Civil and Environmental
Engineering (CIVL-210).

CIVL-402—Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors. Field
and laboratory applications of typical methods for determining
engineering properties of cohesive and granular soils. Experimental
topics include specific gravity, particle size distribution, clay soil
consistency, engineering classification, permeability, compaction,
consolidation, in situ soil properties, soil boring and sampling
techniques, and shear strength parameter determination using
unconfined direct, triaxial, vane shear, and penetration apparatus.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering I (CIVL409); Corequisite: Geotechnical Engineering I (CIVL-410).

CIVL-404—Reinforced Concrete Design
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Design of reinforced concrete structures using strength design
theory. Design of beams, columns, combined stress members,
footings, and retaining walls. Comprehensive analysis and design of
a building frame and foundation system. Special attention is given
to the use of current specifications for design and construction.
The use of computer programs to facilitate analysis and design
during the comprehensive problem is encouraged.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Structural Analysis (CIVL-309), Analytic Geometry
&amp; Calculus (MATH-231), and Applied Engineering Mathematics
(MATH-234).

CIVL-406—Steel Design
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Theory and design of steel structures using the load and resistance
factor design method. Design of tension and compression
members, beams, and columns. Computer solutions are utilized for
design shears, moments, and axial loads.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Structural Analysis (CIVL-309).

CIVL-408—Water and Wastewater Systems
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Introduction to engineering design principles and practices
including water use, quality standards for drinking water, water
treatment systems, determining the quality of wastewater, design of
sanitary sewers, quality criteria for surface waters, and wastewater
treatment systems.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Environmental Engineering (CIVL322), General Chemistry II/General Chemistry Laboratory II
(CHEM-152/162), Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus (MATH-231),
and Applied Engineering Mathematics (MATH-234).

CIVL-409—Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering Seniors.
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Introduces the student to the rudiments of theoretical soil
mechanics. Topics include engineering uses of soils, laboratory
and field determination of soil properties, determination of phase
relationships, engineering soil classification, soil-water interaction
and seepage flow mechanics, stress effects of loading on soils at
depth, and consolidation, compaction, shear strength, and bearing
capacity theory.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Mechanics of Materials (CIVL-304) with a grade of
“C” or better, Introduction to Environmental Engineering (CIVL322), Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus III (MATH-231), and Applied
Engineering Mathematics I (MATH-234).

CIVL-410—Geotechnical Engineering II
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors. An
introductory course in geotechnical analysis and design. Topics
include shallow foundations, spread footings, deep foundations,
piles and caissons, lateral earth pressure for cohesive and
cohesionless soils, slope stability analyses, subsurface investigations,
and special topics including such subjects as soil stabilization
methods, geotextile applications, liquefaction, etc.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering (CIVL-409);
corequisite Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory (CIVL-402)

CIVL-418—Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Accomplishments of laboratory exercises and experiments to
illustrate basic concepts of fluid mechanics and to validate
empirical formulas used in hydraulic computations. Principal
emphasis is on the phenomena associated with closed conduit and
open channel flow of water, measurement of velocities, and flow
rates and operational characteristics of pumps. A minimum of
one experiment will involve the use of the computers to evaluate
laboratory data.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Hydrology and Hydraulics (CIVL-321).

CIVL-419—Environmental Engineering Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Accomplishment of chemical, physical, and microbiological
determinations used in the examination of water and wastewater.
Laboratory analysis to evaluate water quality will be performed,
such as biochemical oxygen demand, suspended solids, pH,
alkalinity, and others. A minimum of one laboratory experiment
will involve the use of the computer to evaluate laboratory data.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Water and Wastewater Systems (CIVL-408).

Approved Electives:
The following courses are offered on demand. They constitute part
of a list of courses (including courses offered by other departments)
which are approved by the head of the Department of Civil and
Environmental Engineering as satisfying the requirement that each
Civil and Environmental Engineering major complete a threecredit-hour technical elective.

�CIVL-411—Engineering Management
Three Credit Hours
Technique of engineering planning and management using the critical
path method (CPM) and program evaluation and review techniques
(PERT). Both computer and noncomputer approaches are used.
Relationships between owners, A-E’s, and contractors are covered
with emphasis on proper professional conduct by the engineer.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Completion of all freshman, sophomore, and junior
courses or approval of the department head.

CIVL-416—Modeling Civil Engineering Systems
Three Credit Hours
Modeling the behavior of a wide range of civil engineering systems
using various analytical, computer-based, numerical, and experimental
techniques. Introducing the concepts of probabilistic modeling using
the Monte Carlo Analysis.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Completion of required CIVL courses through the junior
year or permission of the department head.

CIVL-421—Subdivision Planning and Design
Three Credit Hours
The elements of planning a subdivision including an introduction
to planning, zoning, subdivision requirements, and review
procedures; site development including the integrated design of
roadways, storm drainage collection/retention/detention systems,
sanitary sewer collection and transportation systems (pumping
stations and force mains), potable water systems, and construction
cost estimates and specification; and economic analysis with
individual student participation in preliminary development of
single family, and multifamily projects on 20- to 25-acre tracts
of land. Computer applications include use of spreadsheets and
CAD.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisites: Hydrology and Hydraulics (CIVL-321), Highway
Engineering (CIVL-302); corequisite: Water and Wastwater (CIVL408).
Civil and Environmental Engineering Design Electives
Each Civil and Environmental Engineering major must complete
one of the following design courses in the spring of the senior year.
Each course provides students an opportunity to:
• Function with multi-disciplinary teams
• Identify, formulate, and solve realistic engineering
problems where economic, environmental, sustainability,
and manufacturability are considered
• Understand professional and ethical responsibilities
• Communicate effectively
• Understand the political, global, and social impacts of
engineering solutions
• Understand the regulatory review process

CIVL-422—Comprehensive Project Design in Environmental
Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Application to civil engineering principles, through group studies
and lecture, to develop a solution for a comprehensive engineering
problem devoted to water resources/environmental engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisites: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental

Engineering, Water and Wastewater Systems (CIVL-408).

CIVL-423—Comprehensive Project Design in Structural
Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Application of civil engineering principles, through group studies
and lecture, to develop a solution for a comprehensive Structural
Engineering problem involving other aspects of civil engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Reinforced Concrete Design (CIVL-404);
Corequisite: Steel Design (CIVL-406).

CIVL-424—Comprehensive Project Design in Geotechnical
Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Application of civil engineering principles, through group
studies and lecture, to develop a solution for a comprehensive
Geotechnical engineering problem involving other aspects of civil
engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering

CIVL-425—Comprehensive Design Project in Civil
Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Application of civil engineering principles, through team
initiatives and lecture directives to develop design solutions
for a comprehensive problem using methods of professional
engineering practice and involving multi-disciplinary aspects of
civil engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering. Site developmental projects require Subdivision
Planning and Design (CIVL-421) as a prerequiste. Transportation
project requires Highway Engineering (CIVL-302) as a prerequisite.

CIVL-450—Civil and Environmental Engineering Internship
Three Credit Hours
This course gives Civil and Environmental Engineering students
real-world experience to complement the classroom education that
they have previously received. Interns will learn about the variety of
issues facing today’s practicing engineer. Interns will spend at least
five hours each week working alongside senior-level managers in
Charleston area engineering firms or engineering-related regulatory
agencies coordinating these activities through the Department of
Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head.

CIVL-453—Special Topics in Civil Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics in civil engineering. The offering of this course
will depend upon the interest of the student, the availability of an
instructor, and the approval of the department Head. Since the
content of the course may change, a student may repeat the course
for credit with consent of the department head.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Head

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�Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering
Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Dr. John Peeples: 843.953.5057
john.peeples@citadel.edu
General Information:
In 1941 the Board of Visitors authorized the establishment of a
Department of Electrical Engineering at The Citadel. Because
World War II intervened, the first electrical engineering degrees
were awarded to the class of 1948. The electrical engineering
program is offered in two modes—day mode and the two-plus-two
evening mode. The day mode is coeducational and open only
to members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and enlisted
active duty students assigned to one of The Citadel’s ROTC
Departments. The two-plus-two evening mode is coeducational, is
open to transfer students and does not require ROTC or Health
and Physical Education. Otherwise curricula, faculty, textbooks,
laboratory equipment, course content, classrooms, and laboratories
are the same for both modes.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is located
in Grimsley Hall, a first-tier engineering education facility that
provides a great learning environment. Modern, fully equipped
laboratories, classrooms, and faculty offices are logically arranged
on the third floor. The related Departments of Mathematics
and Computer Science, Physics, and Civil and Environmental
Engineering are housed adjacent to the department, creating a
“micro-campus” of science and technology.
The electrical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology (ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite
1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4102 – Telephone: (410) 347-7700.

Mission:
The mission of the Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering is: To prepare the individual for professional work
or for graduate study in the fields of electrical and computer
engineering and to provide as many of the elements of a broad
education as can be included in a program of professional
study leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering.
In addressing its mission, the department strives, through small
classes, and hands-on experience in laboratories closely monitored
by full-time faculty, to provide an environment highly conducive
both to learning and to the development of close student-faculty
relationships.
The electrical engineering curriculum places emphasis on a broad
liberal education base, a strong background in mathematics and
basic sciences, and a logical sequence of electrical and computer
engineering courses that provide the breadth and depth necessary
for continuous professional growth in today’s technological society.
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By the end of the junior year, the electrical engineering student
normally selects an area of professional emphasis such as computer
engineering, control systems, communication systems, electronics,
or power systems. Integral to the program is the design component
that develops the student’s ability to address practical engineering
problems. Engineering design problems and concepts are included
throughout the curriculum and the experience is capped by a
mandatory two-semester senior design course in which the students
undertake significant design projects.
Convinced of the great value of practical experience, the
department encourages its majors to obtain gainful employment
in electrical engineering or a related field for at least one summer,
preferably between the junior and senior years.

Admission Requirements:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Complete the designated courses with Trident Technical
College or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
Complete and return an undergraduate application to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Submit all official transcripts directly from the source to the
CGC office.

Program Requirements:
Two-Plus-Two Evening Mode
The Citadel through The Citadel Graduate College offers an
undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
(BSEE). This program is offered in cooperation with Trident
Technical College where the student completes the first two years
of study. The junior and senior years of study are completed at
The Citadel by attending evening classes. The program is designed
and offered to enable the full-time student to complete the upper
two years of the program and receive a BSEE within two academic
years and two summers. Students are required to be advised for
each semester of enrollment at The Citadel.

Program Objectives:
The Citadel Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
program prepares graduates to:
• Succeed in the practice of electrical engineering, by ethically
and judiciously applying knowledge of science, mathematics
and engineering methods to solve problems facing a technologically complex society.
• Apply and operate current hardware and software tools, equipment and development environments to conduct and/or lead
engineering analysis, design and research.
• Value and pursue lifelong learning, not only to keep current
in electrical and computer engineering fields, but also to
sustain awareness of engineering-related issues facing contemporary society.
• Pursue graduate education and/or professional registration as
desired or required.
• Be principled leaders with strong communications and team
building skills.

�Methods used to evaluate the program’s success in meeting these
objectives include:
1. Periodic surveys of graduates and employers to gauge our
graduates’ success, advancement and technical contributions
in the workplace, and to identify potential gaps or areas requiring improvement in the curriculum.
2. Annual evaluation by an ECE Advisory Board sub-committee of hardware and software tools, equipment, development
environments and laboratory plans, to ensure currency and/or
identify requirement gaps.
3. Periodic evaluation of our graduates’ membership and roles
in professional organizations, participation in formal continuing education opportunities and other activities relating to
lifelong learning.
4. Monitoring of our graduates’ involvement and success in
graduate study of engineering and related disciplines.
5. Annual review of our graduate’s success in efforts to become
professionally licensed.

Electrical Engineering Program:
The initial year of study includes engineering fundamental courses
designed to develop the basic skills and good teaming habits
through case studies requiring the communication of creative
ideas. Electrical engineering topics studied in the sophomore year
include 6 credit hours of electrical circuit analysis, 1 credit hour
of electrical circuits laboratory, and 3 credit hours of computer
applications pertinent to the field. Theory is combined with
application, demonstration, and experimental verification.
In addition, the first two years include 19 credit hours of
mathematics, 8 credit hours of chemistry, 8 credit hours of physics,
18 credit hours of English and history and 3 credit hours of social
science to provide the foundation necessary for an engineering
education. Specific course requirements, using Trident Technical
College course numbers, are outlined later under Required
Program for 2+2.
The junior year requires a total 21 credit hours of electrical
engineering course work. Breadth of coverage is provided by courses
in linear system analysis, electronics, systems (automatic controls),
digital systems, electromagnetics, and electromechanical energy
conversion. Many of these courses include engineering design
problems drawn from the experience of the faculty. First semester
juniors complete their sixth mathematics course, MATH-335
(Applied Mathematics II), providing coverage of mathematical topics
required in upper division electrical engineering courses. The junior
year includes a single elective course that must be technical in nature
but outside the mainstream of electrical engineering.
The senior year provides depth in electrical and computer
engineering by requiring five out of a specified set of 400-level
electrical engineering elective courses and at least one approved
Computer Science elective. The elective courses are ELEC-401
(Electronics II), ELEC-403, (Electric Power Systems), ELEC-405
(Electrical Measurements) and ELEC-415 (Electrical Measurements
Laboratory), ELEC-407 (Systems II), ELEC-413 (Advanced Topics
in Electrical Engineering) ELEC-414 (System Simulation), ELEC416 (Communications Engineering), ELEC-418 (Advanced Digital
Systems), ELEC-419 (Computer Network Architecture), ELEC-423
(Digital Signal Processing), ELEC-424 (Solid-State Devices), ELEC425, (Interference Control in Electronics), ELEC-426 (Antennas

and Propagation) and CSCI-420 (Software Engineering). These
electives provide the student the opportunity to pursue an area
of interest. While narrow specialization is neither possible nor
desirable at the undergraduate level, these three-credit electives
provide depth in both design and theory in their specialized areas.
Below are several examples of possible areas of concentration
available to the student.
Computer Engineering
CSCI-223 Data Structures (prereqs: MAT-206, CSCI
201/201)
CSCI-420 Software Engineering
ELEC-418 Advanced Digital Systems
ELEC-419 Computer Network Architecture
ELEC-423 Digital Signal Processing
ELEC-416 Communications Engineering
Power Engineering
CIVL-310 Statics and Mechanics of Materials For NonCivil Engineers
ELEC-307 Nuclear Engineering
ELEC-403 Electric Power Systems
ELEC-407 Systems II
ELEC-405 Electrical Measurements
ELEC-415 Electrical Measurements Laboratory
ELEC-426 Antennas and Propagation
Communications
PHYS-308 Optics
ELEC-401 Electronics II
ELEC-416 Communication Engineering
ELEC-419 Computer Network Architecture
ELEC-423 Digital Signal Processing
ELEC-426 Antennas and Propagation
Electronics
PHYS-410 Thermodynamics
ELEC-401 Electronics II
ELEC-418 Advance Digital Systems
ELEC-423 Digital Signal Processing
ELEC-424 Solid State Devices
ELEC-405 Electrical Measurements
ELEC-415 Electrical Measurements Laboratory

Electrical Engineering Design Experiences:
Engineering design is distributed throughout the electrical
engineering curriculum. Introduction to the design process
and the initial design experience occur in the freshman courses.
The engineering profession and the ethical responsibilities of
professional engineers are discussed. Design problems are posed
that require little or no in-depth engineering knowledge. For
example, a first design problem might ask the student to design
a dormitory room workplace. Functionality, aesthetics, and cost
of implementation are a few of the issues to be considered. Case
studies are assigned that provide an opportunity for the students
to work in teams. The emphasis is on the synthesis of a product
that meets broad requirements. The students are introduced to
the concept of design in which there is no single right answer and
where there are relatively few limits placed on the creative process.
Techniques of analysis, synthesis, iteration, and approximations
are studied in the sophomore and junior electrical engineering
courses. Specialized design exercises are used to illustrate the use
of these techniques in the areas of circuits, systems, electronics,
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�electric machines, and digital circuits and systems.
The senior year provides the opportunity for the student to begin
to focus on design techniques in a particular area of interest
through the choice of at least five senior electrical engineering
elective courses. Examples range from the use of a load flow
program to determine operational conditions of a small power
system in a contingency situation (ELEC-403), to the design of a
state estimator (ELEC-407), to the design and implementation of
digital filters (ELEC-423).
The design experience culminates in the required senior design
courses, ELEC-421 and ELEC-422. This two-semester design
sequence provides students the opportunity to work on a project
of interest and provides the faculty the opportunity to guide
students in their first major design experiences and emphasize
once more the various constraints that may come into play in
a design. The students are taught several different structured
design approaches. Project definition and documentation are
stressed. Design teams of three to four students are formed at the
beginning of the first semester. Students are instructed on various
practical aspects of design, such as layout considerations, safety,
functionality, and documentation of design.
The student design teams select and propose a major design project
to be completed by the end of second semester. They must enlist a
faculty project advisor to guide their project. At the end of the first
semester the design teams present their design proposals (written
and oral) that include their preliminary design (block diagram
level), a schedule for the following semester, and a cost estimate. In
the second semester, the teams do the detailed design, and build,
test, refine, demonstrate, and document their design projects.
In addition to the technical aspects, project management and
presentation techniques are taught and applied. A detailed project
specification is developed and placed under tight change control.
Financial and scheduling aspects of the project are tracked. A final
presentation in both written and oral form is required at the end of
the semester, along with a working demonstration.

Required program for 2+2:

Materials For Non-Civil Engineers, CIVL-310; Data Structures,
CSCI-223; Engineering Management, CIVL-411;Deterministic
Methods of Operational Research, MATH-381; Mathematical
Models and Applications, MATH-470
**Advanced humanities or social science courses.
*Approved Departmental Electives must be selected from
among the following courses: Nuclear Engineering (ELEC-307),
Electronics II (ELEC-401), Electric Power Systems (ELEC-403),
Electrical Measurements (ELEC-405), Systems II (ELEC-407),
Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering (ELEC-413), System
Simulation (ELEC-414), Electrical Measurements Laboratory
(ELEC-415), Communication Engineering (ELEC-416), Advanced
Digital Systems (ELEC-418), Computer Network Architecture
(ELEC-419), Digital Signal Processing (ELEC-423), Solid-State
Devices (ELEC-424), Interference Control in Electronics (ELEC425), Antennas and Propagation (ELEC-426) and Software
Engineering (CSCI-420) Note: ELEC-405 and ELEC-415 must be
taken together
Note: Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering (ELEC-413)
is offered only occasionally. The Engineering science and
engineering design credits are a function of the topics studied.

Course Descriptions:
ELEC-106—Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
Three Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering freshmen.
An introduction to the engineering profession, branches and
functions of engineering, professional ethics, and the role of
engineers in society. Fundamentals of engineering problem
solving and the use of calculators and computers as tools to aid
in problem solving. Includes subject areas common to most
engineering disciplines such as the introduction to the engineering
design process and teamwork through a design project, engineering
laboratory skills, report writing, and engineering economics, but
through the use of electrical engineering exemplars.
Lecture: three hours.

Lower two years of study offered at Trident Technical College.
TTC First Year
ENG-101/102
HIS-101/102
CHM-110/111
MAT-140/141
ECE-201
EGR-273/275
TTC Second Year
ENG-205/2XX
PSY-201
PHY-221/222
MAT-240/242
ECE-221/222/205
EGR-270

ELEC-201—Electric Circuit Analysis I
Citadel Third Year
MATH-335
ELEC-306/313
ELEC-309/312/301
ELEC-311/330
ELEC-316/302
ELEC-318
CIVL-314/TECH ELEC
Citadel Fourth Year
HUMANITIES ELECTIVE
ELEC-421/422
ELEC-412/4XX *
ELEC-4XX/4XX *
ELEC-4XX/4XX *

Credit hours required for graduation: 128 for evening students
Technical Electives: One of the following courses: Optics, PHYS308; Thermodynamics, PHYS-410; Statics and Mechanics of
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Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
Circuit elements; Kirchhoff’s and Ohm’s Law and their application
through a variety of circuit analysis techniques; operational
amplifiers; and the transient response of simple circuits. The
circuit analysis program SPICE is introduced.
Corequisites: ELEC-106, MATH-131, PHYS-221/271

ELEC-202—Electric Circuit Analysis II
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
Sinusoidal analysis and phasors; AC power; three-phase circuits;
frequency response of simple circuits; the use of SPICE for ac
circuit analysis.
Lecture: three hours
Prerequisites: ELEC-201 with a grade of C or better or the
successful completion of both ELEC-308 and ELEC-204 with
grades of C or better. Corequisites: MATH-132, PHYS-222/272

�ELEC-204—Electrical Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
An introduction to the experimental method in electrical
engineering. Laboratory exercises are designed to supplement the
material presented in ELEC-201 and ELEC-202.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisites or co-requisite: Elecyric Circuit Analysis II (ELEC-202) or
Elements of Electrical Engineering (ELEC-308)

ELEC-206—Computer Applications for Electrical Engineers

ELEC-309—Signals and Systems
Three Credit Hours
prerequisites or co-requisites: MATH-335 Required of electrical
engineering juniors. The study of continuous and discrete systems
utilizing Laplace, Fourier, and z-transform theory.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electric Circuit Analysis (ELEC-202), Electrical
Laboratory (ELEC-204), Computer Applications for Electrical
Engineers (ELEC-206), Applied Engineering Mathematics (MATH234).

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
The computer is presented as a tool for the solution of
engineering problems. High level programming of computers;
data manipulation, data plotting, and equation solving using
application programs such as MATLAB.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering (ELEC-106)

ELEC-311—Digital Logic and Circuits

ELEC-302—Electrical Machinery Laboratory

ELEC-312—Systems I

One Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
A laboratory course to accompany ELEC-316.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite or corequisite: Electromechanical Energy Conversion
(ELEC-316)

ELEC-306—Electronics I

Three Credit Hours
Introduction to Boolean algebra; topics such as digital data coding
and digital arithmetic. Design of combinational and sequential
circuits; design implementing and testing of digital circuits using
Field Programmable Gate Arrays. Employs VHDL and other
industry standard design tools.
Lecture: Three hours.

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
An introduction to feedback control systems, system
representation, stability, root-locus and frequency response, and
compensation.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Signals and Systems (ELEC-309)

Three Credit Hours
Required of all electrical engineering juniors.
Characteristics of solid-state devices, theory and design of lowfrequency amplifiers, transistor biasing and stabilization, design
of multistage and feedback amplifiers utilizing bipolar and MOS
devices.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electric Circuit Analysis II (ELEC-202), Electrical
Analysis (ELEC-204); Corequisite: Electronics Laboratory (ELEC313).

ELEC-313—Electronics Laboratory

ELEC 307—Nuclear Engineering

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Analysis of transformers; fundamentals of electromechanical
energy conversion; and study of DC, induction, and synchronous
machines.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Signals and Systems (ELEC-309), or consent of the
department head; prerequisite or co-requisite: Electrical Machinery
Laboratory (ELEC-302).

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the theory and application of nuclear energy.
Topics include fission and the chain reaction; nuclear fuels; nuclear
reactor principles, concepts, examples, construction, operation,
and ecological impact; radiation hazards and shielding; and nuclear
propulsion.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Physics with Calculus II/Laboratory for Physics with
Calculus II (PHYS-222/272).

One Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Experimental studies coordinated with the subjects introduced in
ELEC-306.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Computer Applications for Electrical Engineers (ELEC206).
Co-requisite: Electronics I (ELEC-306).

ELEC-316—Electromechanical Energy Conversion

ELEC-318—Electromagnetic Fields
ELEC-308—Elements of Electrical Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Required of civil engineering juniors.
Fundamental electrical concepts and units; basic laws of electrical
circuits; equivalent circuits; DC and steady-state AC circuit
analysis; and effective current, average power, and three-phase
power.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MATH-131).

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Static electric and magnetic fields; Maxwell’s equations and their
applications; Laplace’s equations; boundary value problems; time
varying fields, and plane waves.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electric Circuit Analysis (ELEC-202), Computer
Applications for Electrical Engineers (ELEC-206), Physics with
Calculus II/Laboratory for Physics with Calculus II (PHYS222/272), Applied Engineering Mathematics II (MATH-335).
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�ELEC-330—Digital Systems Engineering

ELEC 413—Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Microcontroller fundamentals including architecture, assembly
language programming, and interfacing. Applications of industrystandard microcontrollers in embedded systems. Employs software
design tools, simulators, and hardware trainers.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Digital Logic and Circuits (ELEC-311).

ELEC-414—System Simulation

ELEC-401—Electronics II
Three Credit Hours
Characteristics and applications of analog and digital circuits.
Topics may include differential amplifiers, multistage amplifiers,
power amplifiers, oscillators, filter circuits, and CMOS digital logic.
Prerequisite: Electronics I (ELEC-306), and Electronics Laboratory
(ELEC-313).

ELEC-403—Electric Power Systems
Three Credit Hours
A study of electrical power generation, transmission, and
distribution; symmetrical components, per-unit analysis,
calculation of transmission-line parameters, and load flow.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electromechanical Energy Conversion (ELEC-316) and
Electromagnetic Fields (ELEC-318).

ELEC-405—Electrical Measurements
Two Credit Hours
An introduction to modern electrical instrumentation and
measurements. Topics include: measurement theory, analog and
digital signal conditioning, noise, transducers, instrumentation
system design, digital interfaces, and computer based
instrumentation and measurements..
Lecture: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Electronics Laboratory (ELEC-313),
Corequisite: Electrical Measurements Laboratory (ELEC-415).

ELEC-407—Systems II
Three Credit Hours
A continuation of Systems I with primary emphasis on digital
control systems. Topics include: state-variable analysis, simulation
techniques, controllability, state-variable feedback, observability,
and state estimator design.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Systems I (ELEC-312).

ELEC-412—Applied Probability and Statistics for Engineers
Three Credit Hours
Required for electrical engineering majors. Application of
the theory of probability and statistics in modeling random
phenomena and signals; in the calculation of system responses;
and in making estimates, inferences and decisions in the presence
of chance and uncertainty. Applications will be studied in
areas such as communications, power systems, device modeling,
measurements, reliability, and quality control.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (MATH-231),
Computer Applications for Electrical Engineers (ELEC-206).

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Three Credit Hours
Advanced topics in electrical engineering. Offered occasionally
when the special interests of students and faculty coincide. The
syllabus must be approved by the Electrical Engineering Faculty.
This course may be taken only once for credit.
Lecture: Three hours.

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to system concepts, mathematical models of
systems, and simulation methods applied to a broad range of
systems. Design project required.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Systems (ELEC-312).

ELEC-415—Electrical Measurements Laboratory
One Credit Hour
A laboratory course to complement ELEC-405.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Corequisite: Electrical Measurements (ELEC-405).

ELEC-416—Communications Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Principles of amplitude, frequency, and pulse modulation; signal
flow and processing in communications systems; and analog and
digital communication systems.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Signals and Systems (ELEC-309), Digital Logic and
Circuits (ELEC-311), Electromagnetic Fields (ELEC-318)
Corequisite: Electronics 1 (ELEC-306)

ELEC-418—Advanced Digital Systems
Three Credit Hours
Experience in advanced digital design techniques and exposure
to the development tools used in the design of advanced digital
systems. Topics include the design of digital systems using VHDL,
industry standard FPGA devices and software, and microprocessor
hardware components.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Digital Systems Engineering (ELEC-330) or Computer
Organization and Programming (CSCI-305)

ELEC-419—Computer Network Architecture
Three Credit Hours
This course will cover network architecture and protocols.
Included are transmission technologies, encoding/decoding
schemes, packet switching, frame relay, ISDN, ATM and
performance modeling techniques.
Lecture: Three hours.

ELEC-421—Design I
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering seniors.
Initiation, design, scheduling, documentation and reporting on a
major design project. Normally accomplished by students working in
small groups. All students will make written and oral presentations
on their contribution to the project. Financial, legal, ethical,
societal, regulatory, environmental, manufacturability, and quality
issues will be discussed and will constrain the designs as appropriate.
Lecture: One hour; Laboratory: Four hours.

�Prerequisites: Electrical Machinery Laboratory (ELEC-302),
Electronics I (ELEC-306), Systems I (ELEC-312), Digital Logic and
Circuits (ELEC-311), Electromechanical Energy Conversion (ELEC316), Digital Systems Engineering (ELEC-330) and Electromagnetic
Fields (ELEC-318) or consent of the department head.

ELEC-422—Design II
Three Credit Hours
Continuation of the major design project begun in ELEC421. Project implementation, documentation, and reporting.
Normally to be accomplished by students working in the small
groups formed in ELEC-421. The impact of the practical, societal,
and governmental issues raised in ELEC-421 will be assessed.
Each student will make written and oral presentations on their
contributions to the project. A prototype demonstration and
presentation of final results in a symposium format is required.
Lecture: One hour; Laboratory: Four hours.
Prerequisite: Design I (ELEC-421) taken the preceding semester.
Required of all electrical engineering seniors.

ELEC-423—Digital Signal Processing
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to the characteristics, design, and applications of
discrete time systems using digital signal processors. Discrete time
Fourier Transforms, FIR and IIR systems, and the design of FIR
and IIR filters.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Signals and Systems (ELEC-309), and Digital Systems
Engineering (ELEC-330).

ELEC-424—Solid-State Devices
Three Credit Hours
Basic principles governing the operation of solid-state devices are
developed from fundamental concepts. P-N junction theory is
developed and applied to the analysis of devices such as bipolar
transistors, solar cells, detectors, and photo devices. The theory of
field-effect devices is developed.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electronics I (ELEC-306), and Electromagnetic Fields
(ELEC-318).

ELEC-425—Interference Control in Electronics
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the control and measurement of interference
between electronic devices. Analysis methods and practical design
techniques to minimize both radiated and conducted emissions
and susceptibility. Enhancing signal integrity in high-speed circuits
and reducing crosstalk. Laboratory exercises and demonstrations
will be used to reinforce the material.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Signals and Systems (ELEC-309), Electromagnetic
Fields (ELEC-318), Digital Systems Engineering (ELEC-330).

ELEC-426—Antennas and Propagation
Three Credit Hours
Transmission, radiation, and propagation of electromagnetic waves
by means of transmission lines, waveguides, optical fibers, and
antennas. Design project required.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electromagnetic Fields (ELEC-318).
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                    <text>2013 - 2014
Academic Catalog

�The Citadel Graduate College
(CGC)
171 Moultrie Street
Charleston, SC 29409
(843) 953-5089
www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege
www.citadel.edu/eveningundergraduatestudies

Please refer to the CGC web site
for frequently called numbers, schedule of courses, term dates, fees, and
other important information.

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�Table of Contents
President’s Message								
4
Board of Visitors								
4
The Citadel’s Statement of Vision, Core Values, and Mission				
		
	 5
The Citadel Graduate College’s Mission/Purpose			
7
Accreditation								
7
2013-2014 Academic Calendar 											 8
Procedural Information							
9
Policy Information									
16
Specific Policies and Procedures for Evening Undergraduate Programs					
24

Graduate Degree Programs
Master of Business Administration							
30
Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Education							
39
•	 English, Social Studies, Biology, Mathematics								
Master of Arts in Teaching - Middle Grades									
42
•	 English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies		
Master of Arts in Teaching - Physical Education									
45
Master of Education in Educational Leadership - Elementary or Secondary School Administration and Supervision	
48
Specialist in Educational Leadership - School Superintendent							
51
Master of Education in Counselor Education - Elementary or Secondary and Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling	
53
Master of Education in Literacy Education						
58
Master of Arts in English							
67
Master of Arts in History							
72
Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical Counseling					
77
Specialist in Education in School Psychology				
79
Master of Arts in Social Science							
85
Master of Arts in Biology							
92
Masters of Arts in Education in Mathematics	
95
Master of Science in Computer Science						
98
Master of Science in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science							
101
Master of Arts in Sport Management						
103
Master of Science in Project Management									
109
	
	

Graduate Certificate Programs
Graduate Certificate in Technical Project Management	
Graduate Certificate in Sport Management - Sport Sales &amp; Marketing					
Graduate Certificate in Leadership									
Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs									
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Studies								
Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security	
Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering Management	
Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis	
Graduate Certificate in Hispanic Studies	

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130

Evening Undergraduate Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice	
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration					
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering						
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering					

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�President’s Message
Welcome to The Citadel Graduate College, where we extend our mission of educating
principled leaders to people like you who seek graduate study to become leaders in their
chosen fields. We take great pride in our distinguished faculty and excellent facilities that
combine to offer a unique learning environment. You will find that our students - your
friends, neighbors and colleagues - have chosen the CGC because they know it will equip
them for the challenges they will face as they advance in their careers. We hope you will
join the ranks of the nearly 8,000 CGC alumni for whom a graduate degree from The
Citadel was a stepping stone to success and continued growth.
Lt Gen John W. Rosa, USAF (Ret), ‘73
	President

Board of Visitors
The Citadel Board of Visitors is composed of eleven graduates of the college; seven elected by joint vote of the SC
General Assembly, three elected by alumni (Citadel Alumni Association) and one appointed by the Governor. All
members serve six–year terms.
Lieutenant General W. Michael Steele, USA (Retired), ‘67, Chair
Colonel Dylan W. Goff, ‘02, Vice Chair
Colonel Allison Dean Love, CGC, ‘93	
Colonel Glenn D. Addison, USAFR (Ret), ‘79
Colonel Douglas A. Snyder, ‘82
Colonel James M. McQuilla, ‘88
Lieutenant General John B. Sams, Jr., USAF (Retired), ‘67
Colonel “Tee” Hooper, Jr., ‘69
Colonel Peter M. McCoy, Sr., ‘74
Colonel Robert H. Nuttall, Sr., ‘62
Colonel L.E. “Gene” Pinson, ‘72
Colonel Myron C. Harrington, Jr., USMC (Retired), ‘60, Secretary to the Board of Visitors
The Honorable Nikki R. Haley, Governor, Ex Officio
Major General Robert E. Livingston, Jr., Adjutant General, Ex Officio
The Honorable Mitchell M. Zais, State Superintendent of Education, Ex Officio
Colonel Leonard C. Fulghum, Jr., ‘51, Chairman Emeritus
Colonel William E. Jenkinson III, Member Emeritus

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�The Citadel’s Statement of Vision, Core Values, and Mission
Statement of Vision

Achieving excellence in the education and development of principled leaders.

Core Values

Honor: First and foremost honor includes adherence to the Honor Code of The Citadel. A cadet “will not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate those
who do”. The commitment to honor extends beyond the gates of The Citadel and is a life-long obligation to moral and ethical behavior. In
addition, honor includes integrity; “doing the right thing when no one is watching”. Finally, honorable behavior includes exercising the moral
courage to “do the right thing when everyone is watching”. The Honor Code is the foundation of our academic enterprise.
Duty: First and foremost duty means to accept and accomplish the responsibilities assigned to me. At The Citadel, my primary duty is to
perform academically and then to perform as a member of the Corps of Cadets and the campus community. I accept the consequences associated
with my performance and actions. Once I have held myself accountable for my actions, then I will hold others accountable for their actions.
Finally, duty means that others can depend on me to complete my assignments and to assist them with their assignments. Duty is also a call to
serve others before self.
Respect: First and foremost respect means to treat other people with dignity and worth – the way you want others to treat you. Respect for others
eliminates any form of prejudice, discrimination, or harassment (including but not limited to rank, position, age, race, color, gender, sexual
orientation, national origin, religion, physical attributes, etc.). In addition, respect for others means to respect the positions of those in authority
which include faculty, staff, administrators, active duty personnel, and the leadership of the Corps of Cadets. Finally, respect includes a healthy
respect for one’s self.

Mission

As a higher education institution, The Citadel’s mission is to educate and develop our students to become principled leaders in all walks of life by
instilling the core values of The Citadel in a disciplined and intellectually challenging environment. A unique feature of this environment for the
South Carolina Corps of Cadets is the sense of camaraderie produced through teamwork and service to others while following a military lifestyle.
The Citadel strives to produce graduates who have insight into issues, ideas, and values that are of importance to society. It is equally important
that Citadel graduates are capable of both critical and creative thinking, have effective communication skills, can apply abstract concepts to
concrete situations, and possess the methodological skills needed to gather and analyze information.
Throughout its history, The Citadel’s primary purpose has been to educate undergraduates as members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets
and to prepare them for post-graduate positions of leadership through academic programs of recognized excellence supported by the best features
of a military environment. The cadet lifestyle provides a structured environment that supports growth and development of each student’s intellect,
discipline, physical fitness, and moral and ethical values. The four pillars which define The Citadel experience for cadets consist of these four
developmental dimensions.
A complementary purpose of The Citadel, realized through The Citadel Graduate College, is to provide the citizens of the Lowcountry and the
State of South Carolina opportunities for professional development by offering a broad range of educational programs of recognized excellence
at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. These programs are designed to accommodate the needs of non-traditional students seeking
traditional and demanding academic challenges.
Institutional Characteristics. The Citadel is a coeducational, comprehensive, public, four-year institution whose primary undergraduate student
body consists of approximately 2,000 members of the Corps of Cadets, all of whom reside on campus. The primary service area for these students
is regional, with approximately half of each freshman class coming from South Carolina. The Citadel, however, does draw undergraduate students
from all parts of the United States and many foreign countries. The college offers a wide range of baccalaureate degree programs (Bachelor of
Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, and Bachelor of Science
in Electrical Engineering) in the humanities, social and natural sciences, business administration, engineering, and education. These academic
programs prepare graduates of the Corps of Cadets for a variety of careers; about half of these graduates enter business and the professions, a
third or more enter the military and government service, and the remainder go directly into graduate and professional study. Many graduates
choose to pursue professional or graduate degrees later in their careers.
Through its undergraduate and graduate programs, The Citadel Graduate College serves a degree-seeking population of approximately 1,200.
The primary service area is the South Carolina Lowcountry. The Citadel Graduate College offers four baccalaureate degree programs (Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, and Bachelor of Arts
in Criminal Justice), seven graduate degree programs (Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Teaching,
Master of Education, Master of Business Administration, and Specialist in Education) and several graduate certificate programs. Meeting the
needs of the South Carolina Lowcountry in terms of instruction, public service, and research, including such initiatives as cooperative programs
with other educational institutions, is an important part of The Citadel’s mission.
Together, the Corps of Cadets and The Citadel Graduate College enroll approximately 3,200 students, about three-fourths of whom come from
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�South Carolina.
In its educational programs, The Citadel acknowledges and endorses the teacher-scholar ideal, recognizing that the excellence of all of its academic
programs is dependent upon the quality of its faculty. This ideal is pursued through teaching and lecturing, researching, writing, publishing, and
public service. The Citadel’s faculty also address audiences beyond the college by sharing their knowledge with other scholars and with the public.

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�The Citadel Graduate College’s Mission/Purpose
An important component of a positive educational experience for students involves an intentional effort to meet their needs and offer
service that underscore The Citadel Graduate College’s commitment to principled leadership.
•	 Service: Creating a culture that values service, fosters mutual respect, and makes the student’s needs the most important priority; implementing new technologies that enhance our services; and providing timely, efficient, and accurate information to all
requests.
•	 Performance: by ensuring a quality educational experience through administrative oversight of programs and the regular review
of policies and procedures; conducting analysis of existing data and generating reports to identify patterns and trends within
the Graduate College; creating research opportunities for students and faculty; and assisting departments with implementing
creative delivery methods of academic programs.
•	 Integration: By providing welcoming and rewarding experiences, graduate students and evening undergraduates, both past and
present, feel a part of the larger Citadel community and play an important and significant role on campus.

Accreditation
The Citadel is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters,
and specialist in education degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call
404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of The Citadel.
Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed
directly to The Citadel and not to the Commission’s office. The Commission should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears
to support a significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard.
Programs for the preparation of secondary education teachers at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, for the preparation of guidance
counselors at the master’s and specialist degree levels, and for the preparation of school superintendents at the specialist degree level are
accredited by the National Council on Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the
Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. The head of the Department of Education serves as the Director of Teacher Education.
The School of Business Administration is accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
International.
The Clinical Counseling program is accredited by the Masters in Psychology Accreditation Council.
The Computer Science programs as well as the Civil and Electrical Engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
The School Counseling Programs that offer a Master of Education in Counselor Education (Elementary or Secondary Certification) were
granted full eight years CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) in July 2005.
The School Psychology Program is fully accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists.

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�The Citadel Graduate College Academic Calendar 2013-2014
2013

2014

Aug. 21			

Payment for fall 2013 due

Jan. 8			

Payment for spring 2014 due

Aug. 26			

Fall 2013 classes begin

Jan. 13			

Spring 2014 classes begin

Sept. 2			

Labor Day - no CGC classes

Sept. 9			

Last day to drop/add

Jan. 20			
Martin Luther King Day - no CGC
			classes

Oct. 14			
Last day to withdraw with a
			grade of “W”
Nov. 1			
Last day to apply for
			graduation
Nov. 4			
Registration begins for spring
			
2014 for currently enrolled
			students
Nov. 18			
			

Registration for spring 2014
begins for all students

Nov. 22			

Fall Break Begins		

Dec. 2			

CGC classes resume

Dec. 9 			

Last day for CGC classes

Dec. 10			

CGC exams begin

Dec. 16			
CGC exams end
			Winter break begins
Dec. 19			

Semester grades due by 10:00 a.m.

Jan. 27			
Last day to drop/add		
	
Feb. 1			
Last day to apply for spring
			
or summer graduation for those
			
participating in the commencement
			ceremony
			
Mar. 1			
Last day to apply for spring
			graduation for those not
			participating in the commencement
			ceremony
Mar. 3			
Registration for summer 2014
			
begins for currently enrolled
			students
Mar. 10			
Last day to withdraw with a
			grade of “W”
Mar. 17			
			

Registration for summer 2014
begins for all students

Mar. 21			

Spring Break begins after class

Mar. 31			

CGC classes resume

Apr. 7			
Registration for fall 2014
			
begins for currently enrolled
			students
Apr. 21			
			
Apr. 28			

Last day for CGC classes

Apr. 29			

CGC exams begin

May 5			

CGC exams end

May 8			

Semester grades due by 10:00 a.m.

May 10			

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Registration for fall 2014
begins for all students

CGC Commencement

�Purpose of the CGC
Catalog
This catalog should not be construed as the basis of a contract
between a student and The Citadel. Every effort is made to
provide information in the catalog that is accurate at the time the
catalog is prepared. However, information on regulations, policies,
fees, curricula, courses, and other matters are subject to change at
any time during the period for which the catalog is in effect.
Each program of study shall be governed by the program
requirements in effect on the date of enrollment. If a student
withdraws from the college or fails to maintain enrollment for one
year and subsequently returns, the requirements in effect at the
time of return will prevail.
Any exception to policies in this catalog, purported to have been
made verbally to a student by an official of the college, are null and
void unless documented with a signed statement from the college
official authorized to make the exception.
This catalog is not an unchangeable contract but an
announcement of the current policies. Implicit in each student’s
matriculation at The Citadel is an unwritten agreement to comply
with the institution’s rules and regulations, which The Citadel
may modify to ensure the quality of its academic programs. When
graduation requirements are changed, every effort will be made
to insure that the new requirements can be met by the student’s
original expected graduation date. Nonetheless, each student
is expected to read and be aware of the policies and procedures
contained in the catalog in order to assure that admissions,
registration, and graduation procedures are being followed. The
college cannot assume responsibility for a student who does not
comply with policy or procedure.

Procedural Information
Application and Admissions

	
The application process at The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) is
a two-part process that occurs simultaneously. The applicant must
be accepted into CGC and the program to which he/she seeks a
degree. Requirements for acceptance into CGC include:
a. Completed application for admission
b. Non-refundable application fee
c. Transcripts submitted directly from all colleges and
universities attended. Transcripts from all schools are
required, regardless of whether the coursework would
apply to a degree program, to ensure good academic
standing. Transcripts must be from regionally
accredited colleges and universities (e.g. Southern
Association of Colleges, North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools, etc.).
d. A standardized admissions test (GRE, GMAT, or
MAT depending on the program) score.
Upon receipt of an application, each applicant is sent a letter
acknowledging the application and outlining specific admission
requirements for CGC and the program for which he/she applied.
The requirements for acceptance into specific programs and
degrees are described in this catalog for each program/degree.
Official copies of all admmissions documents must be sent directly
to the CGC office and admission test scores must be current
within five years of application.
Full acceptance is not granted until both CGC and program
requirements are met. After acceptance by the program, any nonU.S. citizen must be cleared for registration by The International
Office. The TOEFL test is required of any applicant whose native
language is not English. Upon acceptance, a letter is sent to the
student identifying their faculty advisor. Students are encouraged
to schedule an apointment with them.
While each program has its own set of admissions requirements,
ultimate authority to admit a student rests with the provost or
designee. Normally departments and programs have the authority
to determine admissions criteria and the provost intervenes only in
unusual or extraordinary circumstances. However the decision by
the provost as the chief academic officer for the college is final.

Application for Resident Status
for Tuition and Fee Purposes
Any student or prospective student who is uncertain about
payment of in-state tuition and fees has the responsibility of
securing a ruling from The Citadel by providing all relevant
information on special application forms. These forms can be
obtained from the Office of the Registrar, Bond Hall, Room 173,
or online at http://www.citadel.edu/registrar/forms/. Completed
forms must be returned to that office at least two weeks prior to
registration for any semester or summer term for which the student
is attempting to qualify for in-state tuition and fee rate.
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�CGC Class Ring

Forms and Deadline

All CGC students graduating from degree programs are eligible
for the CGC Class ring. CGC students may order their ring
upon completion of all but the final two semesters of coursework/
internship and must possess an overall 2.0 GPA for undergraduate
students or 3.0 GPA for graduate students. To place a class ring
order, contact the Alumni Center at (843) 953-7698. The Alumni
Center will verify eligibility with the CGC office.

To apply for financial aid at The Citadel, all students should file a
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at fafsa.
ed.gov as soon as possible after Januarly 1 each year. Additional
information may be requested by the Financial Aid Office. Students are responsible for checking their online Lesesne Gateway accounts, completing all requested paperwork, and meeting financial
aid requirements in a timely manner. Funds are limited, so late applications are considered for aid only if resources are still available.

Drop/Add and Withdrawals
Formal notice of intent to drop or withdraw from any class is
necessary in all cases. The dates for dropping and withdrawing are
listed in the term calendar at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege.

Priority deadline dates are as follows:
Academic year (fall and spring)		
March 15
Fall only					March 15
Spring only				October 15
Summer					April 15

To drop or add a course from the course schedule or to change
sections within a course, a student must come to the CGC office
and complete a “drop/add” form or drop/add through Lesesne
Gateway. After the drop period, students who choose to withdraw
must complete a withdrawal form available in the CGC office or
online.

Applicants who have not completed all financial aid paperwork
by June 30 should not expect to receive notification of awards
prior to the beginning of fall semester. These applicants should be
prepared to pay for their tuition, fees, and other costs at the established fee payment deadlines. Students will be reimbursed if they
are subsequently determined to be eligible for financial aid.

Course withdrawal means a student is withdrawing from a course
after the refund date has passed. Refunds after the published
refund date are granted only under extenuating circumstances (i.e.
death in immediate family, serious medical issues, deployment.).
A grade of “W” will appear on the student transcript. The “W”
does not affect the student’s grade point average (GPA). Ceasing
to attend a course does not constitute an official withdrawal from
the course.

Fee Payment
All fees are due and payable at the time of registration. If fees
are not paid by the published date on the term calendar, prior to
classes starting, the student may be dropped from registered classes.
Checks should be made payable to The Citadel. Fees may also be
paid with bank cards, however a service fee is incurred. Electronic
check payment is also available at no charge. Deferred payment
plans may be arranged in advance of a semester through a third
party. Forms are available in the Treasurer’s office. The Citadel
reserves the right at any time to adjust fees to meet the current
cost of operation. Fee schedules are published each semester on
The Citadel’s web page. The Citadel Treasurer is responsible for
the collection of monies due to The Citadel. All correspondence
concerning fees, payments, and status of accounts should be
directed to that office.

Financial Aid and Scholarships
The Financial Aid Office administers student loan applications,
grants, scholarships and work-study programs. The office is located
in Bond Hall, Room 138 and staff can be reached at (843) 9535187 or by email at financial_aid@citadel.edu.

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Determining Financial Need
The amount of financial aid is determined based on the FAFSA
form the applicant files after January 1 each year. This form solicits
information about the family’s current financial situation and produces an “expected family contribution.” Adjusted gross income
data from tax forms are used, along with current asset information
to determine family resources. Allowances are made for federal and
state taxes, social security, employment (when both parents work),
unusual medical and dental expenses, and family size. Other factors considered are any unusual expenses and the number of family
members in college. In its simplest definition, financial need is
the difference between what a student will pay to attend college
and the expected family contribution, as determined by the need
analysis. If costs exceed the amount of family contribution, then
the applicant has “demonstrated” financial need.

Dependent or Independent Status
Federal student aid programs are based on the premise that parents
have the primary responsibility of financing their children’s education. However, independent students are not required to submit
parental data. Students who fall into at least one of the following
catagories are considered independent:
	

a. He/she is 24 years old or older by Dec 31 of the 	
academic year
b. He/she is a graduate student
c. He/she is married
d. He/she is currently serving on active duty in the U.S.
Armed Forces for purposes other than training
e. He/she is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces
f. He/she has children (or other dependents) and will
provide more than half of their support
g. He/she was in foster care or deemed a dependent or
ward of the court
h. He/she was an emancipated minor or in legal
guardianship as determined by a court

�i. He/she was determined to be an unaccompanied
youth who was homeless or was self-supporting and at
risk of being homeless.

Federal Eligibility Requirements
Any student who is accepted for admission is eligible to request
financial assistance. However, there are several general eligibility
requirements a student must meet to receive federal financial aid:
1)	 A student must be admitted to The Citadel as a regular
or conditional student.
2)	 A student must be a U.S. citizen or a national or permanent resident.
3)	 A student may not receive aid if he or she is in default at
any institution on any Federal Student Loan Program.
4)	 Generally, a student must be enrolled at least half-time.
This is defined as 3 hours/semester for graduate students
and 6 hours/semester for undergraduate students.
5)	 A student may not receive aid if he or she owes a repayment at any institution on a Pell Grant, Supplemental
Grant, or State Student Incentive Grant.
6)	 A student must have the minimum grade point ratio and
must make satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward a
degree to continue to receive federal financial aid.

Types of Financial Aid
Please visit http://www.citadel.edu/finaid for detailed information
about the various financial aid programs offered.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for
Financial Aid Recipients
In compliance with regulations governing federal and/or state
financial aid programs, The Citadel is required to monitor each
student to be certain that he or she is maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in his or her course of study. SAP standards
are separate from The Citadel’s academic policies and are reviewed
annually at the end of each spring semester.
How the Policy Works
Students who fail to meet published SAP standards will be ineligible to receive federal or state financial aid funds. However, those
students failing to meet the minimum standards, as prescribed in
this policy, may appeal their status by following outlined conditions.
Academic Year
The academic year for SAP determination is comprised of the fall,
spring, and summer terms.
Minimum Standards
Unsatisfactory academic progress is defined as a failure to meet at
least one of the following standards:

earning at least 12 hours.
b. Part-time students (enrolled in less than 12 hours/
semester) must earn at least 75% of credit hours
attempted in an academic year.
2. GPA – A student’s GPA must meet the required
minimum for their grade level according to The Citadel’s
academic policies for continuance.
a. 1.3 with &lt; 39 attempted hours
b. 1.5 with 40 – 69 attempted hours
c. 1.7 with 70 – 99 attempted hours
d. 1.9 with &gt; 99 attempted hours
3. Attempted credit hours cannot exceed 207 hours
(more than 150% of program length).
Graduate Students
1. Academic Progression
a. Full-time students (enrolled in at least 9 hours/
semester) must earn 18 credit hours in an academic
year. Full-time students enrolled in one semester are
considered to be meeting progression standards by
earning at least 9 hours.
b. Part-time students (enrolled in less than 9 hours/
semester) must earn at least 75% of credit hours
attempted in an academic year.
2. GPA – A student must earn at least a 3.0 grade point
average.
3. Attempted credit hours cannot exceed 150% of the
student’s program length.
SAP Appeal
Students who have not met SAP have the opportunity to complete
an appeal to regain eligibility for federal aid. Completion of this
process does not guarantee reinstatement of federal financial aid.
Students are responsible for full payment of tuition/fees regardless
of financial aid status. It is also the student’s responsibility to be
aware of and to meet all fee payment and financial aid deadlines.
The SAP Appeal form is available on the Office of Financial Aid &amp;
Scholarship’s webpage on The Citadel website.
The SAP Appeal must include:
1. A completed SAP Appeal Form and Academic Improvement
Plan approved by the Academic Support Center and signed by
both the advisor and the student, and
2. A letter written by the student that defines why the student
failed to make SAP and what has changed that enables them to
meet SAP at the next evaluation.
If a student fails to either regain regular SAP eligibility after one
semester or meet the conditions of the Academic Improvement
Plan, the student is ineligible to receive federal financial aid (Title
IV aid).
Appeal Deadlines
Completed appeal forms must be turned in two weeks before the
end of the term for which the appeal is filed.

Undergraduate Students
	
1. Academic Progression
a. Full-time students (enrolled in at least 12 hours/
semester) must earn 24 credits hours in an academic
year. Full-time students enrolled in one semester are
considered to be meeting progression standards by
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�Grades
Only letter grades are given to evaluate a student’s progress. The
following definitions of letter grades are applicable:
“A” Superior
“B” Very Good
“C” Satisfactory; Acceptable
“D” Marginal; Passing
“F” Unsatisfactory
“P” Grade assigned in pass/fail courses that do not carry credit
hours to designate passing performance.
“S” Grade assigned in pass/fail courses that carry credit hours
to designate that a grade of “A”, “B” or “C” has been earned and
credit has been awarded.
“U” Grade assigned in pass/fail courses and in ENGL 101 to designate that a grade of “D” or “F” has been
earned and no credit has been awarded.
“W” Withdrawal from a course prior to the official deadline.
“I” An Incomplete is awarded when course requirements have been
very nearly met but for authorized reasons (illness, injury, family
emergency, etc.) cannot be completed during the current semester.
“IP” Grade assigned for courses in which requirements are not
expected to be met in one academic term. The grade of “IP” must
be removed in the next full semester, or the “IP” becomes an “F.”
The summer session will not be considered a semester in this case.
Under extenuating circumstances, an extension may be awarded by
the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs with the recommendation of the instructor. The removal of the “IP” is the responsibility
of the student. Students may not enroll in a course in which they
currently have an “IP.”
Students who are enrolled in audit courses will not receive financial aid for these courses.
Students can access midterm progress and semester grade reports
online by using BANNER Self-Service through the Lesesne Gateway portal.
Taking or Repeating Courses to Improve the GPA
When evaluating SAP, a student’s repeated courses will be counted
in both attempted and earned hours.
Transfer Credits
When evaluating SAP, a student’s transfer credits, accepted by The
Citadel toward completion of the student’s degree program, will
count as both credit hours attempted and hours earned.
Change of Major
Students that have changed majors and earn more than the maximum allowable number of credit hours toward graduation will be
required to submit a SAP Appeal.
Second Degrees
Students that are completing a second degree will be required to
submit a SAP Appeal to explain the reason behind earning more
than 150% of allowable credit hours.
Financial Aid Funds Covered By SAP Standards
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Federal Work Study
Federal Direct Loan, subsidized and unsubsidized
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Federal Direct PLUS Loan
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan
South Carolina Teachers Loan
South Carolina Career Changers Loan
South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship
South Carolina LIFE Scholarship
South Carolina Need-Based Grant
Other federal/state programs as required
Some Private Educational Loans (as required by the lender)

Financial Aid Refund and Repayment Policy
Refunds
Refunds will be returned to the programs from which the student
received aid. The Higher Education Act of 1998, Public Law 105244, substantially changed the way funds paid toward a student’s
education are managed should the student, as a recipient of federal
financial aid, withdraw from school. If a student who was awarded
financial aid withdraws from school, he/she is eligible for the
“institutionally-determined refund” that remains after the immediate repayments of the financial aid award to the Office of Financial
Aid &amp; Scholarships. This policy also applies to students on whose
behalf a parent has borrowed a Title IV loan. Refunds are returned
to the programs that awarded the student aid. In the case of federal
financial aid, a statutory schedule is used to determine the amount
of federal financial aid that has been earned based on the period
the student was in attendance. Up through the 60% point, in each
payment period of enrollment, a pro rata schedule is used to determine how much federal financial aid the student will receive. After
the 60% point, in the payment period of enrollment, a student has
earned 100% of the federal funds awarded for the period.
The percentage earned will be calculated based on the following
schedule:
	
Week 1 	 6 percent 	
Week 7 	 43 percent
	
Week 2 	 12 percent 	
Week 8 	 50 percent
	
Week 3 	 18 percent	
Week 9 	 56 percent
	
Week 4 	 25 percent 	
Week 10 	60 percent
	
Week 5 	 31 percent 	
Week 11-16 100 percent
	
Week 6 	 37 percent
For example, if a student has received $1,000 in Federal Financial
Aid and withdraws within the first week of classes, that student will
receive 6 percent ($60) of the aid award applied to total charges.
The remaining $940 will be returned to the Federal Financial Aid
programs in the following order:
• Unsubsidized Student Loans
• Subsidized Student Loans
• Perkins Loans
• PLUS Loans/Graduate PLUS Loans
•	Federal Grants
• Other Assistance under Title IV
The refund and repayment provisions mandated by the Federal
government for Federal Aid Recipients apply when a student
receives financial aid funds and withdraws, drops out, takes an
unapproved leave of absence, fails to return from an approved leave
of absence, is expelled, or otherwise fails to complete the
period of enrollment for which he or she was charged. The refund
and repayment requirements DO NOT APPLY to a student who:

�	
	

• Withdraws, drops out, or is expelled before his or her 	 	
first day of class
• Withdraws from some classes, but continues to be
enrolled in other classes, or
• Does not receive funds for the period in question.
(Students whose parents received a PLUS Loan are
considered to have received funds and so are covered
for the refund and repayment requirements.)

Repayments
If a student’s non-instructional educational expenses (allowances
as prescribed below) incurred up to the time of withdrawal exceed
the amount of cash disbursement, the student does not owe a
repayment. If cash disbursed exceeds the non-instructional costs of
education incurred up to the time of withdrawal, the student does
owe a repayment. This repayment is the difference between costs
incurred and the actual cash refund received. Non-instructional
expenses are determined by calculating the percentage of room,
board, books, supplies, travel, and personal expenses incurred
during the portion of the term a student is enrolled. Off-campus
board and personal expenses are prorated on a weekly basis. There
is no proration of on-campus room charges. A percentage of books,
supplies, and travel costs is allowed based on length of enrollment.
Student Aid Accounts to be Refunded and Repaid
Once the amounts to be refunded and/or repaid are determined,
the aid programs from which the student received funds will be
reimbursed in the following order.
• Federal Direct/Stafford loans;
• Federal Perkins loans;
• Federal PLUS loans received on behalf of the student;
• Federal Pell Grants;
• Federal SEOG Grants;
• Other Title IV programs;
• Other federal, state, private, or institutional student
financial assistance received by the student for which
refunds are required;
• The student.

Other Assistance
Vocational Rehabilitation Scholarships: This program provides for
education and training if the student has a physical or mental disability which is a substantial handicap to employment and if there
exists reasonable expectation that vocational rehabilitation services
may lead to gainful employment. Additional information is available through the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation in the
student’s home state.
College Budget Plans: The Citadel Tuition Payment Plan (CTPP)
which allows families to finance the cost of Tuition, Auxiliary Fees
(Housing/Room/Board) and OneCard. The plan is offered as a
service to the student, allowing the student to finance education
and related costs over the period of a semester. The student determines the payment schedule and calculates the balance remaining
after financial aid is applied and any other outside resource is also
taken into consideration. Contact The Citadel’s Treasurer’s Office
for information.

Veterans’ services: Services are administered under the umbrella
of student financial aid at The Citadel. Veterans’ services are intended to meet the needs of students receiving benefits under the
following programs:
• Ch. 30—Montgomery GI Bill—Active Duty, Veterans
• Ch. 31—Vocational Rehabilitation
• Ch. 33—Post 9-11 GI Bill
• Ch. 35—Dependants’ Educational Assistance Program
• Ch. 1606—Montgomery GI Bill—Selected Reserve
• Ch. 1607—(REAP, Reserve Education Assistance
Program).
Veterans who believe they have an entitlement should check with
their local VA Office, the regional office in Columbia (1-800-8271000), or the VA Coordinator at The Citadel. An applicant should
contact the VA Coordinator in the Financial Aid Office at The
Citadel well in advance of the anticipated matriculation date so
that the necessary documents may be obtained in order to certify
attendance with the VA. All veterans and dependents receiving VA
Educational Benefits are required to come to the Financial Aid
Office each semester and complete a request for VA Certification
card. Any changes in a veteran’s course of study should be cleared
with the VA Coordinator in the Financial Aid Office to ensure
continuation of benefits. Any reduction in course load should be
reported immediately to avoid overpayment. Transfer students are
reminded that the office must have copies of all transcript evaluations made by the Registrar’s Office before certification can be
made to the Veterans’ Administration for payment.

Joint Degree Programs
The Citadel participates in joint graduate degree programs with the
College of Charleston in Computer Science, English, History, and
Middle School Education. Students routinely take courses at both
institutions. Citadel students will register for all their Computer
Science, English, History, or Education courses at The Citadel,
even when a particular course may be offered at the College of
Charleston. Students who have declared a home institution must
complete at least 33% of their coursework at that institution.
More specific information is available from the respective program
directors.

Maymester and Summer School
The Citadel’s Maymester and Summer School is a component
of CGC which has the responsibility for the coordination and
administration of all aspects of The Citadel’s graduate and
undergraduate summer school programs. The operation of
Maymester and Summer School is the responsibility of the Dean
of CGC and is administered under the guidelines established in
coordination with the Provost. The operation encompasses all
aspects of college administration.
All Maymester and Summer School students are ultimately the
academic and administrative responsibility of the Provost. CGC
students remain under their academic deans, while non-degree
and transient students are the responsibility of the CGC Dean.
Students residing in the barracks, regardless of academic status are
the disciplinary responsibility of the commandant, all other noncadet students remain as stated above.
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�Admissions—Undergraduate transient admission to Maymester
and Summer School does not constitute admission to the regular
academic session of The Citadel.
Undergraduate transient students seeking initial admission to
Maymester and Summer School at The Citadel must complete an
application and pay the application fee. High school or college
transcripts are not required for enrollment in Maymester or
Summer School. Rising high school seniors may be admitted on
the basis of written recommendations from their high school
guidance counselor or principal and may enroll in a maximum of
two freshman level courses.
Citadel undergraduate day students applying, having applied, or
having been accepted past or present should contact the Registrar’s
Office for admission and registration information and assistance.
When cadets enroll in summer courses or graduate courses, they
are required to adhere to the rules and policies outlined in the
cadet undergraduate catalog regarding behavior, class performance,
and academic standards.
Undergraduate students seeking admission into evening
undergraduate programs should refer to requirements outlined in
each academic section of this catalog.
Graduate students enrolled in Maymester and Summer School
must go through the admissions procedure outlined in the CGC
catalog. Admission to the program and enrollment in courses are
governed by the policies outlined for the program to which the
student applies. Students enrolled in graduate courses are classified
as “Graduate Students.”
	
Registration—Registration for all students, graduate and
undergraduate, enrolled in Maymester or Summer School at The
Citadel is conducted in the CGC office located in Bond Hall,
Room 101. Admission and registration may be conducted in one of
three ways:
1) Students may come to the office and complete the 			
application/registration procedure
2) Students may mail or fax in an application/registration form.
3) Returning students may register through Lesesne Gateway 	
online.
Parking—Ample lighted and secure parking is available on campus
for all Maymester and Summer School students. All automobiles
parked within The Citadel gates are required to have a parking tag.
The tags are obtained in person in the Public Safety Office after
paying the fee in the Treasurer’s Office or by paying the fees in the
public safety office. The fee for the parking tag is published in the
“Schedule of Classes for Summer School” online at www.citadel.
edu. The parking fee covers all sessions of Maymester and Summer
School. Very limited parking is available for motorcycles on a firstcome, first-served basis just outside the Hagood gate at the end
of Huger Street. All motorcycles must have a Citadel parking tag.
Two and three wheeled motorized vehicles may not be operated on
campus.
Housing—Housing in barracks is available to any student enrolled
in classes at The Citadel during Maymester or Summer School.
However, it is not mandatory for any student to live on campus
during Maymester and Summer School. The online “Schedule of
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Summer Classes” provides information on the cost of living in
barracks housing.
Dining—Coward Hall (The Citadel Dining Hall)—The price of
meals for students living in the barracks is included in room and
board fees. All other students, graduate or undergraduate, may
obtain noon meal tickets for the established fee indicated in the
online “Summer Schedule of Classes.” Meal tickets for three meals
a day (breakfast and lunch only on Fridays, no meals on Saturdays
or Sunday) are also available to all interested students not living in
the barracks. Individual meal tickets will not be sold. All students
may purchase snacks and light meals in the food court in Mark
Clark Hall.
Student Identification Cards—Maymester and Summer School
students attending on-campus courses may obtain a Citadel
identification card. The identification cards are obtained after
registering in Bond 244. This card is necessary for using The
Citadel and area consortium libraries.
Recreation—Campus recreational facilities are available to
students enrolled in classes upon payment of the activity fee in
the Treasurer’s Office. These facilities include the Deas Hall
weight room, racquetball courts, swimming pool, gymnasium,
tennis courts, track, boating center, and The Citadel Beach House
located on the Isle of Palms. Students must show The Citadel
identification card to use these facilities.

Orientation
In order to assist new CGC students in becoming familiar with
The Citadel facilities and support services, CGC offers two
new student orientations each year. These orientation sessions
are offered before the beginning of the fall term and before the
beginning of the spring term. New students will be notified of the
date, time, and place of these orientations.

The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar
The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar is a professional
development seminar during which graduate students at The
Citadel learn about principled leadership and the institution’s
core values – honor, duty, and respect. Participants engage in
discussions about The Citadel’s mission, what it means to be a
member of The Citadel community, and the application of core
values as a guiding feature of one’s place in life and within an
organization.
Beginning Fall 2013, all degree-seeking students entering The
Citadel Graduate College are required to complete The Citadel
Principled Leadership Seminar at some point prior to finishing
their program of study. The seminar is taught by The Citadel’s
Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics and will be offered as
part of new student orientations held during the academic year.
Online versions of this seminar are also expected to be available in
the near future.

�Refunds
No fees are refunded after the published drop deadline. This
date is usually following two class meetings and is published
in the term calendar at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege. To
obtain the appropriate refund, a student must complete the drop
form available in the CGC office or drop via Lesesne Gateway.
The Dean of CGC may authorize a refund for extenuating
circumstances after the scheduled refund date but only if a formal
application is made in writing. Extenuating circumstances are
defined as a death in immediate family, serious medical issues, or
military deployment. Registration, technology, and application fees
are not refundable.

Registration
Registration is conducted by mail, online through Lesesne
Gateway, or in person in the CGC office located on the first
floor of Bond Hall, Room 101. Registration is not complete
until all fees are paid. Students may not attend class until they
are fully registered. Completed registrations will be honored
on a first-come, first-served basis. Any changes in registration
must be made prior to the end of the term’s Drop/Add period.
Information concerning fees, class times, and registration calendars
can be found each academic term online at www.citadel.edu/
graduatecollege.
	

Transcripts and Transfer Credit
Graduate students applying for transfer credit will use the
“Transfer Credit for Graduate Programs” form located online at
http://www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege/forms/. The form will be
submitted to CGC through the student’s advisor and department
head with a copy of the course description from the catalog of
the originating institution and the course syllabus. Approval is
granted by the student’s department, contingent upon Citadel
policy. Only courses with a “B” or higher are acceptable for
transfer from regionally accredited colleges and universities (e.g.
Southern Association of Colleges, North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools, etc.). Undergraduate students should refer
to the undergraduate section of the catalog for transfer credit
information.

Veterans Status as a Student on The Citadel
Campus
This policy prescribes rules and regulations related to veteran
students on campus. It outlines the types of veteran students as
well as the policies related to student status (cadet vs. non-cadet),
as well as enrollment requirements, and commencement exercise
attendance.

a cadet, he/she will be eligible to receive the cadet ring and
diploma once academic requirements are met.
B. Citadel Non-Cadet Veteran Day Student: Veterans
who provide evidence with a DD-214 (honorable discharge)
from one of the Armed Services indicating a minimum of
90 consecutive days of full-time federal active service, other
than active duty for training, may be eligible to apply to
our daytime program as full-time degree-seeking students.
That application would be made through our Office of
Admissions. These veterans are civilians and are not subject
to the personal requirements specific to the Corps of Cadets.
The will not be subject to the RPED or ROTC requirements.
Furthermore, they must not have a record of conviction for a
criminal offense showing poor moral character.
C. Active Duty Student: Other day veteran students with
different military affiliations enrolled at The Citadel include:
MECEP, STA-21, AECP, and Green to Gold students, who
are full-time day students.
D. Evening Undergraduate Veteran Student: This group of
Veterans declare their program of study through the Evening
Undergraduate Studies program, either as part of a “2+2”
transfer program with one of the partner technical colleges
or through some other mechanism to complete their degree
at The Citadel. These veterans are civilians and are not
subject to the personal requirements specific to the Corps of
Cadets. They will not be subjected to the RPED or ROTC
requirements.
Policy
All Veteran students must declare either the day/cadet or Evening
Undergraduate Studies programs when they begin taking classes at
The Citadel. Veterans who declare themselves day students must
follow the South Carolina Corps of Cadets general education
requirements and attend the day program commencement
ceremony. Veterans who declare their status as evening students
must meet Evening Undergraduate Studies general education
requirements and attend The Citadel Graduate College
commencement exercises.
Veterans may change their official student status once in their
time as a student at The Citadel. Exceptions to this rule must be
approved by the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
Veteran evening students may enroll in up to six credit hours per
semester during the day. Exceptions to this rule must be approved
by the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
Veteran day students may enroll in up to six hours per semester in
the evening program. Exceptions to this rule must be approved by
the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.

Definitions:
A. Citadel Cadet Veteran: A cadet serving in the National
Guard or reserve component of one of the Armed Services
who is called to active federal duty other than for training,
while a member of the Corps of Cadets can return to The
Citadel as a veteran day student as long as the former cadet
receives a DD-214 indicating an Honorable Discharge from
active duty. If the candidate has completed four semesters as
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�Policy Information
Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures
The following academic integrity policy is in effect for non-cadet
students for fall and spring semester as well as Maymester and Summer
School.
Absolute integrity is expected of every Citadel student in academic
undertakings. Academic integrity is grounded on the concept of
honesty with respect to the intellectual efforts of oneself and others.
A student’s submission of work for academic credit indicates that the
work is the student’s own. Students are responsible for knowing what
constitutes violations of the Academic Integrity Policy. Examples of
violations of the Academic Integrity policy include, but are not limited
to the following:
• Plagiarizing or representing the words, ideas, or information of another
person as one’s own without documentation;
• Giving or receiving prior to an examination any unauthorized
information concerning the content of that examination;
• Using, without authorization of the instructor, notes, books, prompts,
or other materials, or receiving verbal or electronic assistance to aid in
answering questions on an examination;
• Giving or receiving substantive aid during the course of an examination;
• Asking or permitting another person to take a test or engage in
other academic work; or taking a test or engaging in academic work
for another, whether voluntarily or for hire, in conjunction with class
work or for admissions purposes;
• Violating personal property rights (for example, stealing or
attempting to steal tests, keys, or grade books);
• Fabricating data in support of laboratory or field work;
• Engaging in other acts of academic misconduct.
While academic integrity is a shared responsibility, it is incumbent
upon the student to abide by the academic integrity requirements. It
is the responsibility of the faculty member to inform the student of
any atypical academic integrity requirements.
1. When a faculty member suspects or has been informed that a
student may have violated the Academic Integrity Policy, the faculty
member should inform the student in writing within ten working
days of discovery. Some situations may require more time; however
in no case should this written notification be delayed by more than
one month. Written notification will include the allegation and
a suggested time, place and date for a meeting of the student, the
professor, and Department Head of the department in which the
alleged violation took place. If the faculty member making the
allegation is the Department Head of the department in which the
alleged violation took place, the meeting will include the student,
the faculty member, and Dean of the school in which the alleged
violation took place.
2. After this meeting, if the faculty member decides that no violation
occurred, the matter will be dropped. If the faculty member decides
that a violation has occurred but that only a grade penalty is warranted,
the student may be assigned an “F” for the work in question, or, in
more serious cases, an “F” in the course. If it is determined that a
more serious penalty is warranted, or if the student does not accept
the grade penalty offered, the accusation will be remanded to the
Dean of the school in which the alleged violation occurred. If that
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Dean participated in the meeting with the faculty member and the
students, the matter is referred to the Provost.
3. Upon receiving the allegation, the Dean of the school where the
alleged violation occurred or the Provost will appoint a four member
hearing board comprised of the Dean of CGC, two faculty members
from outside the program of the accused student and a currently
enrolled CGC student of the same student classification, but outside
the program of the accused student. The hearing will be convened
within two weeks from the date the hearing board receives the case.
If circumstances preclude meeting this deadline, the accused will
be so informed in writing. A minimum of seven days notice will be
provided to the student prior to the hearing. The accused student may
be advised by another student or member of the permanent faculty
or staff, not to exceed two. The student and/or the student’s advisor
may cross-examine all witnesses and the accuser. A tape recording of
the hearing, which will be closed, will be made. Upon conclusion
of the hearing, the hearing board will vote and report its findings
and recommendation to the Dean of the school in which the alleged
violation occurred or the Provost.
4. Upon reviewing the recommendation, the Dean of the school where
the alleged violation occurred, or the Provost will either exonerate
the student; impose a sanction less than suspension, dismissal or
expulsion; or recommend a sanction of suspension, dismissal, or
expulsion to the President of the College. If the sanction is not
suspension, dismissal, or expulsion, the student may appeal this
sanction to the President of the College who makes the final decision.
If the sanction is for suspension, dismissal, or expulsion, the President
of the College will review the case and the process that has been
followed and make the decision on removal of the student from The
Citadel for a violation of academic integrity. The student may appeal
that decision to the Board of Visitors.
Appeals of Violations of Academic Integrity - Students who have
been found guilty of a violation of academic integrity where
the punishment is suspension, dismissal, or expulsion shall be
entitled to petition an Academic Integrity Board of Review to
hear an appeal provided the petition is submitted to the Office
of the President within five working days after receiving notice of
the findings of the Provost, and provided the petition states the
grounds on which the appeal is based. An Academic Integrity
Board of Review is established by the President. An Academic
Integrity Board of Review will consist of a Dean, who serves as
chair; a department head; a senior member of the faculty; and
a non-voting recorder. Once established, an Academic Integrity
Board of Review will be furnished the record of the original
proceedings and will evaluate the petition of appeal to determine if
any of the following grounds have been met:
•	new evidence has been found since the individual was found 	
guilty;
•	the individual’s rights were not protected;
•	there was a procedural error during the trial.
If after considering the petition of appeal, the Academic Integrity
Board of Review determines that the request for appeal sets forth
reasonable grounds for appeal and agrees to hear the appeal, the
accused student and advisor will be present during the formal
portion of the hearing, which will be taped. Oral arguments from
the student or advisor will be heard and will normally be limited

	

�to 30 minutes each. In addition, the student or advisor will have
the opportunity to question any witnesses called by the Academic
Integrity Board of Review. The formal appeal hearing will be
taped, and the tape will become part of the record of the Academic
Integrity Board of Review. The findings of the Academic Integrity
Board of Review will be transmitted to the President in the form
of sealed, confidential written recommendations, with appropriate
justifications.

Academic Standards
All students are expected to maintain high academic standards.
In addition to the grade point average requirements for satisfying
degree standards, the following policies set minimum guidelines
for all graduate programs. Specific programs may establish more
rigorous criteria for satisfactory progress. Students should carefully
study the sections of this catalog pertinent to their degree program
for statements about expectations, which may exceed these minimal
criteria.
	
Any grade of “C” (ie. “C”, “C+”) is a warning that the individual is
not performing at the level expected of graduate students; a grade of
“F” is a clear statement of inadequate performance. Either a “C” or
“F” grade calls into question the expectation of reasonable progress
toward the degree. In order to maintain appropriate academic
quality, the following policy applies to students enrolled at The
Citadel:
a. If a student receives a grade of “F” in a graduate course, regardless
of his or her status, the student will be terminated from the
program. The student may appeal in writing to his or her Dean for
reinstatement. If the student is granted reinstatement status before
the end of the drop/add period for the next academic term, he or
she may register for that term.
b. If a student receives seven (7) or more credit hours of graduate
course work with a grade of “C”or “C+” regardless of his or her
status, the student will be terminated from the program. The
student may appeal in writing to his or her Dean for reinstatement
in the program. If a student is granted reinstatement status before
the end of the drop/add period for the next academic term, he or
she may register for that term.
c. Any student admitted to a graduate program who has earned
or attempted twelve (12) hours of graduate credit must have a
cumulative GPR of 3.0 or higher to continue in the program. If
a student’s GPR falls below a 3.0 any time after the completion
of twelve (12) hours of graduate credit, the student must improve
his/her GPR to a minimum 3.0 by the time he/she has completed
nine (9) additional graduate credit hours. If the student achieves a
minimum 3.0 while completing these nine (9) additional graduate 	
credit hours, the standard of maintaining a 3.0 GPR begins again.
Failure to achieve the 3.0 GPR upon completion of the nine (9)
additional graduate credit hours will result in termination from the
program. The student may appeal in writing to his or her Dean for
reinstatement. If the student is granted reinstatement status before
the end of the drop/add period for the next academic term, he or
she may register for that term. Some programs have more strict
program requirements. Check with your program advisor for the 	
standards for your program.

Academic Support Center
The Citadel’s Academic Support Center provides a wide range of
academic support services. Included among these are the enhancement of writing, mathematical, and reading skills; the general
improvement of academic performance in all subject areas; and an
emphasis on retention throughout The Citadel’s academic community. Graduate and undergraduate students have access to the
Center. In addition to individual and small-group tutorials held in
the Center, the staff conducts requested workshops for both graduate and undergraduate classes.
In all of its activities, the Center strives to assure that its efforts are
consistent not only with the mission statement of The Citadel, but
also with the objectives of the academic departments and specific
graduate programs. Although there may be an occasional exceptional situation in which it is appropriate to restrict the nature of
the assistance that may be offered by the Center (e.g., because of
specific program accreditation issues that might impact, say, a particular assignment), all students are encouraged to take advantage
of the resources offered by the Academic Support Center.

Admission Categories
Graduate students may be admitted to CGC in one of the following two categories: degree seeking or non-degree seeking.
Degree seeking - A graduate student is classified as degree seeking when all admission requirements are met and the student has
been admitted to a degree program. To obtain this classification a
student must:
•	 Complete and return the application form along with the
appropriate non-refundable application fee to The Citadel
Graduate College.
•	 Submit to The Citadel Graduate College all official transcripts
to include documentation of the baccalaureate and all other
undergraduate or graduate work from regionally accredited
colleges or universities. Transcripts must be sent directly
from each school or university and must be from regionally
accredited colleges and universities (e.g. Southern Association
of Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools, etc.).
•	 Submit the official score report on the appropriate admissions
test (current within 5 years of application). Check individual
program requirements in this catalog for the minimum
acceptable score for the desired program. Official score report
must be sent directly from the testing organization.
•	 Submit an official TOEFL score if native language is not
English. The minimum acceptable score is 550 paper-based,
213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based.
•	 Additional admission requirements of specific programs are
outlined in the information provided for each degree program.
Non-degree seeking - A graduate student is classified as non-degree
seeking if he/she holds a bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree
but who, at the time of the application, does not plan to pursue a
degree. This category authorizes the student to take no more than
8 hours total for which he/she has the prerequisites. It does not
imply admission to a degree program.
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�Persons admitted to the non-degree student status who later
wish to become degree seeking must file an application for the
desired program and comply with the requirements stated above
in “Degree Seeking.” Program requirements will dictate the
number of hours in non-degree status that will be accepted into
any program. No student shall register beyond 8 hours without
being fully accepted into a degree program. To obtain non-degree
classification the student must:
•	 Complete and return the application form along with the
appropriate non-refundable application fee to the CGC
office.
•	 Submit a college transcript that shows completion of a
bachelor’s or higher degree before registration. Transcripts
must be from regionally accredited colleges and universities
(e.g. Southern Association of Colleges, North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools, etc.).
Senior Citizens - Persons over the age of 60 who meet degree or
non-degree admissions requirements and are not employed fulltime may register for courses on a space-available basis with no
credit hours fee charged. All other fees must be paid.
International Students - An international student who applies to
a graduate program at The Citadel must complete the following
requirements before enrolling in classes:
•	 Have completed a degree equivalent to an American
baccalaureate degree.
•	 Have his/her academic credentials officially evaluated by one
of the accredited organizations suggested by the CGC office
and sent directly from that organization to the CGC office.
•	 Meet all the admission criteria for the desired graduate degree
program.
•	 Provide the appropriate score on the TOEFL exam.
•	 Provide completed CGC Immigration Request form.
•	 Provide evidence of ability to meet all financial obligations
while in graduate study at The Citadel by completing the
Certification of Finances form prior to enrolling in courses.
•	 International students may not register before full acceptance
into a degree program and clearance from the International
Student Director.

Admission Policy (Graduate Students)
The Citadel Graduate College seeks to enroll students whose
motivation and educational backgrounds demonstrate a strong
potential for success in the academic program of their choice.
Specific entrance requirements are detailed in other sections of this
catalog, but every applicant for a graduate degree must submit to
the CGC office:
a. An application with a non-refundable fee,
b. Official transcripts sent directly from all regionally accredited
	
colleges attended (e.g. Southern Association of Colleges, North 		
Central Association of Colleges and Schools, etc.),
c. Official scores on the appropriate admissions test (current within
5 years of application), and
d. An official TOEFL score if English is not the native language
e. A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as proof 		
of U.S. citizenship as defined by the state of South Carolina.

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Admission Test
All graduate programs in The Citadel Graduate College require
submission of an official admissions test score. The test must
be current within five years of application. See the appropriate
program for the type of test required.
Applicants for graduate programs in The Citadel Graduate College
who possess a master’s degree or doctorate degree from a regionally
accredited institution may request permission to waive the
requirement to supply an admissions test score. An applicant must
request the waiver in writing from the academic program director.

Advisement and the Planned Program
Upon acceptance into a degree program, a student is assigned an
advisor in the area of academic concentration. It is the student’s
responsibility to confer with this advisor at an early date and
at periodic intervals to assure appropriate course selection and
awareness of degree requirements. Degree candidates in some
programs must file an official program of study. This program of
study will be developed in consultation with the student’s advisor
and approved by the appropriate Dean or Department Head. This
program of study is filed in the CGC office and will be used in the
degree audit process. It is a joint responsibility of the advisor and
student to maintain the program of study in a current state.
Modifications in a program of study can be accomplished with the
written approval of the appropriate Dean or Department Head.
Students who wish to select a new major or degree program must
file an application and fee, meet all admission requirements of the
new major or degree program, and be accepted into the new major
or degree program before registration in the new program can
occur.

Audit Policy
A student may elect to audit a course for no credit. Permission to
audit must be obtained from the school/department offering the
course. Students must possess an undergraduate degree from a
regionally accredited college or university to audit a graduate level
course. Students cannot switch from credit to audit status, or vice
versa, after two class meetings. Auditors are admitted to class on
a “space available” basis. The audit fee is the same as the regular
credit hour fee. Students must be registered in the class they wish
to audit.

Catalog of Record
The catalog bearing the number of the academic year in which
the student enters The Citadel will be their catalog of record for
academic program requirements.

Class Attendance
Regular attendance is required of all CGC students, and the
attendance record maintained by the instructor is offical. In case

�of absences due to illness or other circumstances beyond their
control, students should notify the instructor as soon as possible.
The attendance policy for any CGC class is determined by the
instructor and will be presented in the course syllabus. At the
discretion of the instructor, a student who violates the course
attendance policy may be penalized. In general, missing more
than 20% of the scheduled class meetings would be considered
excessive.

Comprehensive Examinations
The Citadel graduate programs vary in their exit requirements.
While all degree programs require at least a 3.0 cumulative GPR
(3.25 for Ed.S.) for graduation, some have an exit examination or
exit project requirement. It is the student’s responsibility to be
aware of these standards.

Confidentiality of Student Records
The Citadel maintains and discloses information from student
records in accordance with the provisions of the “Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act of 1974” (FERPA), as amended. This law
requires that educational institutions maintain the confidentiality
of student educational records. The Citadel accords its students
all rights under the law. FERPA coverage applies to all educational
records that contain a student’s name, social security number, or
other personally identifiable information, in whatever medium, to
include electronic form. No one outside of The Citadel shall have
access to nor will the institution disclose any information from a
student’s educational records without the written consent of the
student except in compliance with the provisions of Federal and
State law.
Educational records may be disclosed to personnel within the
institution who have a legitimate educational interest, to parents of
students who are dependents as defined by IRS standards, to persons
or organizations providing students financial aid, to accrediting
agencies carrying out their accreditation function, to persons in
compliance with a judicial order, or in an emergency, to persons in
order to protect the health or safety of the student or others.
Within The Citadel community, only those members, individually
or collectively, acting in the student’s educational interests are
allowed access to student educational records. These members
include the Board of Visitors, Faculty, and personnel in the Offices
of the President, Provost and Dean of the College, Associate
Provost, Dean of The Citadel Graduate College, Registrar, and Vice
President for Finance and Business Affairs.
Directory information about a student may be disclosed at the
discretion of The Citadel without the consent of the student
unless the student has notified the Registrar within two weeks of
the beginning of the academic year (fall semester) that the student
refuses to allow the disclosure of such information. Any student
desiring to keep directory information confidential must give notice
at the beginning of each academic year and the notice is valid only
for that year. Any student desiring to keep directory information
confidential must file notice each year.

Course Cancellation
It occasionally becomes necessary to cancel a course. The
Citadel reserves the right to cancel any course for which there is
insufficient enrollment. This cancellation may be done without
notice. Students affected by a course cancellation will receive due
consideration and notification by the department offering the
course. If no other satisfactory arrangements can be made, the
student will receive a complete refund of all fees paid.

Course Load
The minimum semester hour load for students wishing to be
classified as full-time graduate students is 9 semester hours.
Students holding Citadel graduate assistantships will be considered
as full time if they are taking at least 6 semester hours. Students
may register for a maximum of 2 courses or no more than 7
credit hours each summer term (Summer I, Summer II). The
evening session is considered a part of Summer I and Summer II.
Permission to take more than 2 courses each summer term must be
obtained from the Dean of the School, the Department Head, or
program director. No more than one course may be taken during
Maymester.

Course Substitution
Course substitutions in degree programs can only be authorized
by the approval of the Head of the Department, Dean of the
School, and Dean of the CGC. Forms to initiate this procedure are
available in the CGC office or online.

Degree and Certification Requirements
Specific requirements are detailed in the appropriate sections of the
catalog. The general requirements include completing all specific
program requirements and coursework while maintaining at least
a “B” (3.0) GPA. Students should check the specific requirements
of the program in which they are enrolled. State certification
requirements are determined by external agencies over which The
Citadel has no control. It is the student’s responsibility to meet
these requirements, which are subject to legislative change. Advisors
will assist students in staying current with these requirements and
adjusting programs of study to reflect any change.

Earning a Second Master’s Degree
The College permits a student to earn a second Citadel master’s
degree in a different program as long as the two programs share no
more than twelve credit hours in common course requirements.
Ordinarily, a minimum of 33 hours of new credits must be
included in the planned program for the second degree. However,
students who enter a second master’s degree program at The
Citadel after also earning a certificate will not necessarily be
subject to this 33-hour minimum; such cases will be evaluated on
an individual basis, with the number of hours ultimately accepted
subject to the approval of the CGC Dean.

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�English Fluency Policy
In accordance with the laws of South Carolina, The Citadel ensures the English fluency of its teaching faculty. Should a student
challenge the English fluency of a member of the faculty, standard
procedures for student academic grievances will be followed. If a
review committee is called for, the native language of one of the
faculty members will not be English.

General Conduct Policy for Students
Responsibility for professional conduct rests with students as adult
individuals and as members of The Citadel community. CGC students are expected to conduct themselves as responsible adults. All
members of the campus community are expected to use reasonable
judgement in all aspects of campus life and activity and to show
due concern for the welfare and rights of others. Students are
expected to adhere to all federal, state, and local laws.
The Citadel protects freedom of action and speech, so long as the
exercise of this freedom is not of an inflammatory or demeaning
nature and does not interfere with the operation of the College.
The Citadel’s Conduct Policy prohibits the possession of drugs,
destruction of property, making false statements of emergency situations, physical or verbal abuse, or harassment of any sort.
Students who violate the rules and regulations of The Citadel are
subject to expulsion or lesser sanctions. These rules and regulations are published in “Regulations for Non-Cadet Students for
Fall and Spring Semester And All Students, Including Cadets, for
Maymester or Summer School.” The Provost or his designee is responsible for administering the disciplinary conduct code for CGC
students unless they reside in the barracks during Maymester and
Summer School, in which case the commandant is responsible
for discipline.

Grades
Only letter grades are given to evaluate a student’s progress.
No numerical symbol or percentage is fixed or assigned to the
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A: A grade of “A” represents work of a high quality. Four
quality points are awarded for each credit hour.
B+: A grade of “B+” represents above average quality work.
Three and one half quality points are awarded for each
credit hour.
B: A grade of “B” indicates average graduate work.
Three quality points are awarded for each credit hour.
C+: A grade of “C+” indicates below average graduate work
and is an unsatisfactory grade. Two and one half quality
points are awarded for each credit hour.
C: A grade of “C” is unsatisfactory. Two quality points are
awarded for each credit hour.
P: A grade of “P” indicates work of acceptable, graduatelevel quality. While it signifies work of “A” or “B” level, it
carries no quality points and is awarded only for
designated courses such as workshops, internships, etc.

F: A grade of “F” indicates that the minimum requirements
have not been met. No quality points are awarded.
I: A grade of “I” represents work of satisfactory quality
incomplete for authorized reasons. *see setion below
W: 	 A grade of “W” represents withdrawal from a course prior
	
to the scheduled withdrawal deadline. No quality points
	
are associated with the “W”, and there is no academic
	
penalty for the student.

Grade of “I”
Incomplete “I” grades must be made up during the term
following the recording of the grade. A grade of “I” received in
the fall term must be made up by the end of the following
spring term. A grade of “I” received in either the spring or
summer term must be made up by the end of the following
fall term. An extension of time not to exceed one additional
term may be authorized for extenuating circumstances by the
appropriate dean. Grades not made up within the authorized
time limit will convert to a grade of “F,” and such courses will
be included in calculating the GPR.

Cumulative Grade-Point Ratio
In addition to completing all specific program requirements,
in order to remain in good academic standing, The Citadel
Graduate College requires students to maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Failure to maintain this GPA results in dismissal from that
program. Should a student be enrolled in multiple programs
or certificates, a cumulative GPA is not sufficiently accurate
in determining a student’s academic standing in any given
program. In such cases, the standard used to determine their
eligibility is the student’s GPA in that particular program, not
their cumulative GPA.

Graduation
Students must apply to graduate by the established deadline.
Failure to apply by the deadline incurs a late fee, may delay receipt
of the diploma, and may prevent the student from participating in
the commencement ceremony.
There are three graduation dates each calendar year. There is a
late April or early May graduation date at the end of the Spring
period of instruction, an August graduation date at the end of the
Summer period of instruction, and a December graduation date
at the end of the Fall semester period of instruction. There is one
commencement ceremony each calendar year, in April or May,
following the Spring semester.
The graduation date is the term in which the student completes
all requirements. An incomplete grade is a delay in the completion
of requirements, and the posting of the final grade determines the
completion of that requirement.
Applications for graduation are available in the CGC office and
online. A late fee is charged for applications filed after the posted
deadline. To be recommended for a degree, students must meet all
admission requirements and satisfactorily complete the scholarship

�and curriculum requirements for the degree. Finally, students
must be free from all financial indebtedness to The Citadel.
These deadlines for the graduation application ensure your
diploma will be ordered in a timely manner and prevent additional
administrative costs. It is each student’s responsibility to apply to
graduate. Do not select a graduation date until you plan to meet
all requirements by that date as applications are processed and
diplomas are ordered based on your graduation application. If the
graduation date submitted is not met, a new application will be
required along with applicable fee and the diploma will need to be
reordered.
Parents who are either graduates of the Corps of Cadets,
the Veteran Day Program, or The Citadel Graduate College
may present diplomas to their sons or daughters at the CGC
commencement ceremony. The graduate must make arrangements
with The Citadel Graduate College office prior to commencement.

Participation in CGC Graduation/Commencement Policy
The Citadel Graduate College is committed to making the graduation/commencement experience a special one for its students. The
following policy outlines the procedures for applying for graduation
and participation in the annual CGC commencement ceremony,
which is held each Spring.
Students may apply for graduation and participation in commencement exercises in one of the following circumstances:
1. Students may apply for graduation and participation in		
commencement during the academic year in which they are
completing their degree requirements. Students who complete
all coursework and degree requirements during the summer
session following that year’s commencement exercises may
participate in that ceremony or can decide to participate in
commencement the following year.
2. In those cases where students elect to complete all coursework prior to participating in the commencement ceremony,
the student should apply to graduate and participate in the
next year’s commencement ceremony.
3. In some cases students have completed their program
requirements but are unable to participate in the commencement ceremony during the year they intended to graduate (e.g.
military deployment, career relocation, illness). In such cases,
students may apply to graduate and participate in the next
year’s commencement ceremony. Students exceeding this one
year of eligibility will not be allowed to participate in CGC
commencement exercises.

Intellectual Property
Ownership of intellectual property will reside with the originator,
whether a member of the faculty, staff, or a student, unless: (a) the
property is created at the specific direction of the College; or (b)
the originator has made exceptional use of College resources in
creating it.
At the time when the work is directed by the College or at the
time when the College makes exceptional resources available to the
originator of intellectual property, the Provost and the originator
will together determine ownership and will negotiate a written
agreement concerning that property. These determinations will be
made on a case-by-case basis.

Intellectual Property Policy Preamble
The Citadel has among its primary purposes teaching, research,
and the expansion and dissemination of knowledge. Products of
these endeavors include the development and use of intellectual
property. It is the policy of the College that its faculty, staff,
and students carry out their scholarly work in an open and free
atmosphere that encourages publication and creation of such
works without constraint but consistent with applicable laws and
College policy. This policy will be in accord with the guidelines
and criteria published in The American Association of University
Professors’ “Statement of Copyright” (Policy Documents and Reports.
Ninth Edition, 2001, or subsequent editions).

Non-Degree Seeking Students
Non-degree seeking graduate students are those who do not
intend to become degree seeking students. While these students are
allowed to take graduate courses at The Citadel under the following
conditions, they cannot use these courses as a way of circumventing
standard CGC admissions policy. 	
	
a. Students who provide documentation of having graduated
	 from an accredited college or university may register for up to
	 8 credit hours of course work for personal or professional
	 development only.
b. Persons age 60 or above and not employed full-time may
	 enroll tuition-free in courses in the CGC on a space-available
	 basis. All other fees must be paid.
d. Graduate transient students who wish to enroll in
	 course work for transfer to another institution may be asked
	 to present evidence that they are in good academic
	 standing at their home institution and have met any course
prerequisites.

Nondiscrimination Policy
The Citadel is committed to providing equal opportunities to
men and women students in all campus programs, including
intercollegiate athletics, in order to make The Citadel the best
coeducational college in America.
This commitment requires that no discrimination shall occur in
our admissions policies, academic programs or services, as well
as employment practices on the basis of sex, race, color, religion
or national origin. This policy is in accordance with Title IX
of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 as amended. Inquiries concerning the application of
Title IX and other nondiscrimination laws may be referred to The
Citadel’s Affirmative Action Officer and Title IX Coordinator,
Bond Hall, Room 369, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, South
Carolina, 29409, 843-953-6989, or the Assistant Secretary of
Education, Civil Rights Division, US Department of Education,
Washington, DC 20201-2516.

Pass-Fail Courses
For certain courses, such as internships, practica, workshops,
professional development courses, etc., a grade of pass or fail may
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�be appropriate. Students taking courses of this nature need to
discuss such arrangements with their advisor. Quality points will
not be awarded for pass or fail work, and performance that is barely
adequate (C+ or below) will not receive credit.

Registration
Registration is not completed until all fees are paid. Students may
not attend class until they are fully registered. Knowingly attending
class without paying is an integrity violation and will result in dismissal from the college. Any changes in registration must be made
prior to the end of the terms’ Add/Drop period. All fees are due by
published calendar dates.

Repeating a Course

Courses may be repeated only under the following circumstances:
a. 	No courses may be repeated once a grade of “B” or higher
	 has been earned.
b. 	If a class in which a “C+” or “C” was earned is repeated, it
	 may be repeated only one time.
c. 	If a course is repeated, the last grade of record is used
	 to determine whether course requirements for graduation
	 have been met.
d. 	The hours may be used only once toward graduation.
e. 	All courses, previously passed or repeated, will be figured in
	 the student’s GPR. No grade previously recorded is
	 removed from the transcript.

Satisfactory Progress
and Length of Academic Program
Unless otherwise stated, students are expected to complete all
degree requirements within a six (6) year period from the time
of registration for the first graduate course in that program.
Students enrolled in the Ed.S. in School Psychology program
have seven (7) years to complete the degree. Students enrolled
in the M.A. in Psychology: Clinical Counseling degree program
have a five (5) year limit. Requests for a waiver must be initiated
by the student in writing to the appropriate Department Head,
who is responsible for making the final decision and for notifying
the student. Department Heads will forward recommendations
through their appropriate Dean who sends it to the CGC office.
This recommendation will be subject to the final approval of the
CGC Dean. Waivers must be on file in the CGC office prior to
application for graduation. It is the student’s responsibility to
ensure the waiver is provided to the CGC office.
If a waiver is granted, a probationary extension for one year
is authorized. At the completion of that year, an additional
extension may be authorized (if necessary) contingent upon the
student having made adequate progress. “Adequate Progress” is
defined as completing graduate work in two of the three semesters
(summer session counting as a semester) of the year of probation.
An average grade of “B” (3.0) for that year is also required. At all
levels, the department or school will be responsible for oversight of
student progress and initiation of action related to unsatisfactory

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progress. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of courses
that will not meet graduation time lines for satisfactory progress.
Advisors should assist students with this calculation.

Student Academic Grievances
The academic grievance process of the college is reserved for
the most serious alleged offenses. These matters deal not with
differences of opinion, but with violations of due process; denial
of individual rights; or unequal treatment/discrimination based
on sex, race, color, or national origin. Students who feel that
they have an academic grievance are directed first to confer with
the instructor or other individual(s) involved. Where this does
not result in satisfaction or if this step is not feasible, the student
should present the grievance in writing to the lowest appropriate
level not involved in the grievance, department head or Dean.
If the student does not receive a response within a reasonable
period of time, normally considered two weeks, a copy of the
written grievance may be provided to the next higher academic
level not previously involved in the grievance, i.e. the department
head or the school Dean, with a request for assistance in resolving
the grievance. A final appeal for satisfaction may be made to the
Provost. The purpose of this process is to permit each level of
the academic level of authority to have the opportunity to resolve
the grievance satisfactorily. The Dean of CGC does not rule on
academic matters. However, students are encouraged to provide a
courtesy copy of grievances and appeals to the Dean of CGC for
record. CGC will monitor time lines and processes for compliance
with procedure and will inform the appropriate level of the
academic authority if procedure is not followed.

Student Appeal of Grade
A student who wishes to appeal the final grade assigned in a
course must first confer with the instructor of the course in which
the grade was received. If this does not result in satisfaction, the
student should contact the appropriate department head or Dean
who will review the matter. The faculty member and the student
are both obligated to provide requested relevant information to
the department head or Dean. The department head or Dean will
present his/her findings to the student within ten working days of
being contacted.
If this does not result in satisfaction, the student should contact
the Provost. If deemed appropriate, the Provost will appoint a
hearing board of three faculty members, with one designated as
chair, and a student in good standing of the same student type
as the appellant. This board shall have the authority to request
testimony, hear witnesses, and study records and materials. The
board shall forward its findings and recommendations to the
Provost, who shall decide the case. The decision of the Provost
is final.

Student Responsibility
The College and departments establish certain academic requirements that must be met before a degree is granted. Advisors, department heads, and Deans are available to help the student under-

�stand and arrange to meet these requirements, but the student is
responsible for fulfilling them. If, at the end of a student’s course
of study, the requirements for graduation have not been satisfied,
the degree will not be granted. For this reason, it is important for
each student to be acquainted with all academic, financial, and
administrative requirements within the prescribed deadlines and
time limits.

Theses
Thesis committee appointments will be made at the discretion of
the thesis advisor and/or program director and/or department
head. Guidelines for formatting and submitting theses will be
determined by individual programs. Thesis students should
consult the program handbook and/or the program director for
specific guidance on such matters. The program or department is
responsible for providing the student with specific directions about
producing a copy of the thesis for The Citadel library.

Transcript
A transcript is a confidential document and is released only when
students make a request in writing. There is no charge for the
initial transcript, but a fee is charged for all subsequent ones.
Remittances for transcripts should accompany the request for
the transcript and should be mailed directly to the Office of the
Registrar. Official copies are not released to students but are sent
to requested destinations.
Transcripts sent from other colleges to The Citadel become the
property of The Citadel and cannot be issued to the student as a
third party.

Transfer Credit
No more than 12 hours, may be transferred from other regionally
accredited colleges or universities (e.g. Southern Association of
Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools,
etc.). Exceptions are granted by The CGC Dean. Only graduate
credit hours in which grades of “B” or higher have been earned are
transferable. Some programs allow fewer hours of transfer credit.
Students should check the requirements for specific programs for
the maximum number of credit hours that may be transferred into
his or her program at The Citadel.
To be transferred, credit hours must have been earned within
six years of the date of admission to The Citadel. Students
who desire to take a course at another institution for transfer
while enrolled in CGC must obtain prior approval from their
department head. Acceptance of transfer credits within the
aforegoing rules is the prerogative of the academic department or
school.
Ordinarily, course work accepted for transfer must parallel course
work available at The Citadel. However, where the head of the
major department or Dean of the school feels that graduate course
work not equivalent to courses at The Citadel will enhance the
program, up to six semester hours of such credit may be acceptable.
These will be part of the maximum allowable transfer hours for
that program.
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�Specific Policies and
Procedures for Evening
Undergraduate Programs
All other CGC policies and procedures apply.
CGC courses cover a wide variety of areas and are open to
interested persons from diverse backgrounds. In addition to
graduate programs, CGC also offers four undergraduate degrees:
bachelor of arts in criminal justice; bachelor of science in business
administration; bachelor of science in civil engineering; and bachelor
of science in electrical engineering.
Students who wish to earn a degree in from The Citadel’s Evening
Undergraduate Studies program typically begin their coursework at
one of eleven partnering technical colleges in South Carolina. These
partnerships, sometimes referred to as “2 plus 2 programs”, allow
students to earn an Associate’s degree at a technical college and then
transfer to The Citadel for the final two years.
A unique feature of the Business Administration or Criminal Justice
programs is that students can take classes at The Citadel while
completing their Associate’s degree. However, all students must have
at least 24 hours of college credit transferred to The Citadel prior to
taking any courses at The Citadel.
		
Our partner colleges are as follows:
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Aiken Technical College
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Midlands Technical College
Northeastern Technical College
Orangeburg- Calhoun Technical College
Piedmont Technical College
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg Methodist College
Technical College of the Lowcountry
Trident Technical College

Courses may also be transferred from regionally accredited colleges
and universities other than those listed here (e.g. Southern
Association of Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools, etc.). The basic course requirements remain the same. The
junior and senior years are completed at The Citadel.
	
In each of the undergraduate degree programs, a minimum of 36 of
the total required credit hours must be taken at The Citadel. Credits
gained through AP, CLEP, or any other “testing out” process may not
be counted among those 36 credit hours. Acceptability of transfer
credits is governed by the policy described under the Transfer Credits
section below.
Fall, spring, and summer course schedules are available online.
Information on programs, classes, and fees can also be obtained
from the CGC office, EUGS office, or online. Information on
financial aid is available online through the Office of Financial Aid
and Scholarships or by phone at (843) 953-5187.
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Academic Criteria for Continuance
Records of degree-seeking undergraduate students are assessed
for academic criteria for continuance after each period of two
semesters and the included summer sessions. In order to be
eligible to continue at The Citadel, a student must meet minimum
standards regarding hours earned at The Citadel or properly
transferred from another accredited institution, and an acceptable
cumulative grade-point ratio must be maintained. Full-time
students, those taking at least 12 credit hours each semester, must
earn at least 24 semester hours each two-semester period. Part-time
students must have passed at least 50 percent of the coursework
attempted in the two previous semesters and the included summer
sessions. If a previously passed course is repeated, the hours may be
used only once toward meeting requirements for hours passed.
The student must also meet the grade-point ratio (GPR)
requirement for the appropriate category of credit hours of record
as listed in the table below. In determining the category for credit
hours of record, hours transferred into The Citadel from other
institutions are included as credit hours of record.
The column “Quality Hours Plus Transfer Hours” includes:
1) 	 ll credit attempted for which a grade of “A,” “B,” “C,”
a
	 “D,” or “F” was received at The Citadel,
2) 	 ourse work transferred from other colleges, and
c
3) 	 ourses taken on a Pass-Fail basis.
c
Quality Hours
Grade-Point Ratio Grade-Point Ratio
Plus Transfer&amp;
for Continuance	
for Continuance
Pass/Fail Hours
(on probation) 	 (without probation)
0-39			1.100		1.300
40-69			1.400		1.600
70-99			1.700		1.800
100 &amp; above		
1.900		
2.000
This table traces the minimum academic progress students must
make toward attaining the minimum acceptable overall grade-point
ratio of 2.000 as they approach the total number of hours required
in the course of study of their selected major. For the purpose of
determining academic probation, criteria for continuance, dean’s
list, graduation, and other academic matters, grade-point ratios will
not be rounded.

Academic Discharge
An undergraduate student who fails to meet either or both of the
academic criteria for continuance will be discharged for academic
deficiencies. Although The Citadel will notify students that they
are deficient in either or both areas, it is the responsibility of
students to ensure that these criteria are met. To avoid academic
discharge, a student must meet both hour and GPR requirements
concurrently either at the end of the fall semester, at the end of the
spring semester, or in August, as appropriate.
	
A student who is discharged for academic reasons for the first
time may apply for readmission after being out of school for
one semester. If approved for readmission, the student will be
readmitted on academic probation.
	

�If a student fails for a second time to meet minimum academic
criteria for continuance, the Dean responsible for the academic
program in which the student is majoring will review the academic
record and any extenuating circumstances the student wishes to
present in writing. Based on this review and in consultation with
the faculty advisor and the department head and the CGC Dean,
the responsible Dean will determine the conditions under which
the student will be permitted to continue or will award the student
a second academic discharge. Except under extremely extenuating
circumstances, a student discharged a second time for academic
reasons will not be considered for readmission and may not enroll
in course work in any program at The Citadel—day, evening, or
summer.

Academic Probation
Undergraduate students are placed on academic probation for
any semester when their cumulative grade-point ratio based
on courses taken at The Citadel fails to meet requirements for
continuance without probation as outlined in the Academic
Criteria for Continuance table. Students will be removed from
academic probation after the semester their cumulative grade-point
ratio meets the requirements of the table. Students on academic
probation are not making satisfactory progress, and restrictions,
such as limiting the number of credit hours in which they may
enroll, may be enforced.

Admission
The CGC permits participation by evening undergraduate students
in non-degree status as well as those who are pursuing an undergraduate
degree. Students must have completed 24 credit hours and maintained a
minimum 2.0 GPA to be considered for admission.

Catalog of Record
The catalog bearing the number of the academic year in which
undergraduate students enter The Citadel will be their catalog of
record for matters of academic policy.
		
When a student is readmitted after an absence of at least three
academic semesters (summer sessions will not be considered as
semesters for this purpose), the catalog bearing the number of
the academic year in which the student is readmitted will be the
catalog of record for matters of academic policy and graduation
requirements.

Evening Undergraduate Studies Orientation
All EUGS students must complete EUGS 101 in their first
semester at The Citadel. This one credit hour online introductory
course provides an overview of services offered by The Citadel as
well as an overview of The Citadel’s three core values of honor,
duty, and respect.

College Level Examination Program
Through College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) Subject
Examinations, undergraduate students are permitted to earn
college course credits for knowledge they have gained in certain
subject areas prior to beginning their college experience.
CLEP credits may be earned under the following conditions:
1. Not all CLEP examinations are accepted by The Citadel.
Therefore, the student must obtain prior approval through the
Office of the Registrar.
2. The score earned must meet or exceed the current minimum
score recommended by CLEP for that subject area exam.
3. The amount of credit will be determined by the scope of the
material measured.
4. Because of the laboratory experience is such an integral part of
the Core Curriculum Science Requirement, credit for only the
lecture portion of a science course may be earned through CLEP.
The lab portions must be earned through a laboratory course.
5. Completing any portion of a requirement through CLEP must
be approved by the head of the Department of Modern Languages.
A complete listing of courses for which credit may be awarded
through CLEP is available in the Office of the Registrar.

Combining Courses
Courses may be combined to meet a maximum of one general
elective credit requirement under the following circumstances:
a.	The courses to be combined must all be offered by the same
	 department and must be related in some way.
b.	The department head or Dean for the program in which
	 the student is majoring must provide a recommendation
	 and rationale for combining courses.
c. The Dean responsible for the academic program in which
	 the student is majoring must grant final approval for the
	 combining of courses.

Definitions
Elective refers to a course that is required for graduation and may
be any three-credit course offered by the College.
Approved Elective refers to a course that must be selected from a
list of courses provided by the individual school or department.
Non-Departmental Elective refers to a course that is required for
graduation and must be taken outside the major department.
Students are encouraged to study areas outside the major to ensure
as broad an education as is practical.
Students are reminded that it is expected that all coursework in
the first two years of these programs be taken at other regionally
accredited institutions and transferred to The Citadel. Courses at
the 100- or 200-level will rarely be offered through CGC in a fall or
spring semester. Some courses may be available in Maymester or
Summer School at The Citadel.

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�Grades
Only letter grades are given to evaluate an undergraduate student’s
progress. The following definitions of letter grades are applicable:
a.  ”A” represents superior attainment on the part of the student.
b. “B” represents work that is clearly above the average, but not
superior.
c. “C” represents average attainment on the basic standards set for the
course.
d.  ”D” represents minimum attainment of the basic standards.
e.  “F” represents failure.
f. “W” represents withdrawal from a course prior to the official
deadline which is indicated in the college calendar and is no earlier
than the Wednesday following the midterm grading period. Beyond
that point, students will receive the grade of “F” should they fail to
complete the course or complete it unsuccessfully. Under extenuating
circumstances, the grade of “W” may be awarded after the established
deadline to withdraw from a course. Such an action is taken only upon
the recommendation of the instructor and requires the concurrence of
the Dean responsible for the student’s academic program. Supporting
evidence is the responsibility of the student and must be submitted in
writing to the responsible Dean.
g. The notation of “I” (for Incomplete) is used in instances when course
requirements have been very nearly met but for authorized reasons
(illness, injury, family emergency, etc.) cannot be completed during
the current semester. To be eligible for the grade of “I,” students’
work must be satisfactory at the time they are forced to terminate
participation in the course. Unsatisfactory work will result in a failing
grade. The grade of “I” must be cleared during the next semester
in residence or within one year, whichever comes first, or the “I”
becomes an “F.” The summer session will not be considered a semester
in this case. Students may not officially enroll in a course in which
they currently have an “I.” An extension of time due to extenuating
circumstances may be authorized by the Dean responsible for academic
program upon the recommendation of the instructor. The removal of
the incomplete is the responsibility of the student.
Should a student fail to complete a semester or summer session for any
reason, the grade in each course in which the student is then enrolled
shall be determined by the individual faculty member.
No numerical symbol, bracket, or percentage is assigned the equivalent
of any grade. Arbitrary distribution of grades according to some
formula or curve is not permitted. However, by means of departmental
supervision and consultation between instructors, every effort is made
to obtain consistent standards within the department.
Students are expected to use proper grammar in all their course work,
whether written or oral. Proper usage is expected at the college level
and is required by all professors.
Any change of grade deemed necessary by the faculty member
concerned must be based on instructor error and made within one
month after the beginning of the next semester in attendance following
the recording of the grade. In no case will a grade be changed after one
month into the second semester after it was awarded. The summer
session will not be considered a semester in this case. After grades in a
course have been submitted to the Registrar’s Office, every request for
a change of grade must be approved by the department head and the
Dean responsible for the academic program. Grade reports are available
at the end of each semester and summer session.
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Grade-Point Ratio Computation	
	
		

	

In computing the undergraduate grade-point ratio, grades are
weighted as follows:
	
Grade            Quality-Points Per Semester Hour
	A	
4
	B	
3
	C	
2
	D	
1
	 F, I, W	
0			
The grade-point ratio for any semester is determined by dividing the
total number of quality points earned by the total number of hours
for which the following grades were received: A, B, C, D, or F.
The cumulative grade-point ratio on which graduation, academic
probation, and academic discharge are based is determined by
dividing the number of quality points earned at The Citadel by the
number of quality hours attempted at The Citadel. The number of
quality hours for this purpose includes all credit hours attempted
at The Citadel for which the following grades were received:
A, B, C, D or F. The number of quality points earned includes
all quality points associated with quality hours earned at The
Citadel. The Citadel does not award plus and minus grades for the
undergraduate programs.

Non-Degree Seeking Students
Non-degree seeking undergraduate students are those who do not
intend to become degree seeking students. While these students
are allowed to take undergraduate courses at The Citadel under
the following conditions, they cannot use these courses as a way of
circumventing standard CGC admissions policy through the EUGS
program. 	
	
a. Students who provide documentation of having graduated
	 from an accredited high school or having completed the
	 General Education Development (GED) examination
	 may register for up to 15 credit hours of course work for
	 personal or professional development only.
b. Persons age 60 or above and not employed full-time may
	 enroll tuition-free in courses in the CGC on a space-available
	 basis. All other fees must be paid.
c. High school seniors may be permitted to register for
	 a maximum of two courses and the associated labs in the
	
CGC under specialized programs, such as the Citadel’s
	
Teacher Cadet program on the basis of written
	
recommendation from their high school guidance counselor
	
or principal.
d. Undergraduate transient students who wish to enroll in
	 course work for transfer to another institution may be asked
	 to present evidence that they are in good academic
	 standing at their home institution and have met any course
prerequisites.
e. Students who are in cadet status and are enrolled in the
Corps of Cadets for a fall or spring semester are not eligible
to enroll in CGC courses. A cadet who has been expelled
from The Citadel is not eligible to attend any class at The
Citadel—day, evening, or summer. A cadet who has been
suspended or dismissed is not eligible to attend any
	 class at The Citadel—day, evening, or summer—until
	 accepted for readmission to the College.

�Pass-Fail

Evening Undergraduate students with cumulative grade-point
ratios of 2.0 or higher may elect to take elective courses on a PassFail option. Normally, no more than one course may be taken
under this option each semester. A student may take the Pass-Fail
option only on courses which meet elective requirements. Students
may not change their decision to take a course on the Pass-Fail
basis after the first two weeks of the term. Courses completed on
the Pass-Fail option carry graduation credit, but quality points are
not awarded. These courses are not included in grade point ratio
computations.
Instructors report grades as usual, A through F. The Registrar’s
Office translates grades as follows:
a.	 The grades of “A” through “C” as “S” (satisfactory, pass-for
	credit);
b. The grades of “D” or “F” as “U” (unsatisfactory, fail-no
	credit).
c. Students desiring to take a course on the Pass-Fail option
	 should contact the Registrar’s Office.

student is not prepared to take a course for which the course
transferred is a prerequisite, the allowance of credit is withdrawn,
and the student must take the prerequisite course at The Citadel.

Requirements for Graduation
For graduation, an undergraduate student must complete one of
the departmental major courses of study stated in the catalog of
record and must achieve a minimum cumulative grade-point ratio
of 2.0 and a minimum grade point ratio of 2.0 in all coursework in
the major.	
	

Transfer Credits
Normally, only courses which are comparable in content and credit
hours to specific courses offered by The Citadel and in which
grades of “C” or better have been earned at a regionally accredited
institution (e.g. Southern Association of Colleges, North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools, etc.) will be considered for
transfer. However, the Dean responsible for the academic program
in which the student is majoring may accept for transfer to meet
General Elective credits courses that are not offered by The Citadel
but which are considered to be worthy of credit as electives and in
which grades of “C” or higher have been earned. The respective
department heads or Deans, as appropriate, have responsibility
for considering all transfer courses that are comparable to courses
offered by The Citadel. Course work taken at another college and
accepted for transfer by The Citadel need not be applicable to a
student’s major. Courses transferred from another college will
not be noted in the student’s grade-point ratio at The Citadel.
Transcripts sent from other colleges to The Citadel become the
property of The Citadel and cannot be issued to the student or a
third party.
To ensure that courses taken away from The Citadel will be
accepted for transfer, students must obtain written, prior approval
through the Office of the Registrar.
All transfer credits are provisional. If an academic unit determines
within a reasonable period of time after classes begin that the

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�Graduate Degree Programs
2013-2014

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�School of Business
	
Administration
Master of
Business Administration

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�Master of Business Administration
School of Business, 843-953-5056
Dr. Wesley M. Jones, Director of Graduate and
External Programs,
wes.jones@citadel.edu
Ms. Kathy M. Jones, MBA Program Director,
mbadirector@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of the School of Business Administration is to educate
and develop leaders of principle to serve a global community.

Admission Requirements
Applicants will be admitted to the MBA program on the basis of
scholastic achievement and aptitude for graduate study. Other
qualities appropriate to graduate study are also considered.
Anyone holding a bachelor’s degree in business administration
from a regionally accredited college or university (one recognized
by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation) is eligible
for consideration. Students with an undergraduate degree from
a discipline other than business who would like to pursue the
MBA must fulfill admission requirements by the completion of
the six Pre-MBA courses: BADM-701, Foundations of Accounting,
BADM-704, Foundations of Economics, BADM-707 Foundations
of Marketing and International Business, BADM-709 Foundations
of Management and Organizations, BADM-710 Foundations
of Quantitative Methods and Operations Management, and
BADM-725 Foundations of Finance. Descriptions of these courses
are listed on page 29 and 30 of this catalog in addition to the
admissions requirements for the Pre-MBA program.
All material must be received by the CGC office on or before the
following dates to assure consideration to the MBA program.
Semester to begin:	
Fall			
Spring		
Summer		

Admission material due:
June 15th
October 15th
March 1st

1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with 		
appropriate non-refundable application fee, and all other			
	 required materials to The Citadel Graduate College (CGC), 		
	 Bond Hall Room 101, Charleston, SC 29409.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all 			
	 other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each 			
	 regionally accredited college or university. Applicants whose 		
	 degrees are from colleges or universities outside the United 			
	 States are required to have transcripts translated by an academic 		
	 credential evaluation organization recognized by The Citadel 		
		Graduate College.
3. Take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) and 		
	 submit an official copy of the scores to the CGC office. The 		
	 GMAT must be taken within the last five years for The 			
	 Citadel to accept the scores. GRE scores are considered on a 			
	 case-by-case basis. The Citadel school code for the GMAT and GRE 		
	 is 5108.
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4. Submit two signed letters of recommendation to the CGC 		
	 office. These may be from faculty members where 			
	 undergraduate work was done and/or from associates in 			
	 business or military service. Recommendations should be 			
	 able to evaluate the applicant’s potential for graduate work in 		
		business.
5. Submit a resume detailing previous work experience.
6. Submit two brief essays that answer the following questions: 		
		a. How have your education, knowledge, experience and skills 		
			 prepared you for graduate business education, and how 			
			 will these help you contribute to the program’s educational 		
			community?
	 b. 	 What do you hope to gain from your graduate education, both 	
			 during the process and in the future?
7.	 A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as proof of 	
	 U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South Carolina.
8. 	Submit an official TOEFL score if the applicant’s native language is
	 not English. The minimum score is 550 paper-based, 213 computer- 	
		based, or 79 Internet-based.
9.	 All international students must apply for the MBA program to apply
	 for a student visa.
10. The MBA Committee and/or the MBA Director may request an 		
	 interview with the applicant.
Admission Denied: During the admission process, the applicant’s
records will be reviewed and results communicated in writing. If
the applicant is denied admission, an applicant may petition the
MBA Committee through the MBA Director for reconsideration,
citing any extenuating or mitigating circumstances.

Program Requirements
Students who have an undergraduate business degree from a
regionally accredited college or university (e.g. AACSB accredited)
are required to complete 36 hours of graduate study, which include
nine required and three elective courses. A maximum of two
courses (6 hours) may be transferred in from an approved AACSB
MBA program at another institution.
Students are expected to complete all degree requirements within a
six-year period from the time of registration in their first graduate
course at The Citadel.
Required courses: BADM-713, BADM-716, BADM-719, and
BADM-722 may be taken as co-requisites with the capstone course
BADM-740; BADM-728, BADM-731, BADM-734, and BADM737 are required to be taken before taking the capstone course,
BADM-740. Students must successfully complete these courses
with an overall GPR of 3.0 or better before taking BADM-740. Any
prerequisites for advanced or elective courses must be met.
Course load: Students may take no more than six credit hours
per semester. Students may request in writing to be considered
for full time student status and this request must be completed for
each term. Requests must be sent to the MBA Program Director.
Students with provisional status must secure permission from the
MBA Program Director to take more than three credit hours in a
semester. Summer terms are restricted to six credit hours per term
for part and full-time students, except provisional students who are
limited to three credit hours per summer term.

�Course of Study
Students from AACSB accredited undergraduate programs who
meet the admissions requirements of The Citadel MBA program
will be allowed to begin MBA classes upon acceptance. This course
of study consists of 27 specific required hours (9 classes) and 9
elective hours (3 classes) and will lead to the awarding of a general
MBA from The Citadel School of Business Administration. The
required courses in the general MBA are listed below and must be
taken by every student.
BADM-713	 Communications for Leadership, 3 credit hours
BADM-716	 Legal and Ethical Environment For Decision Makers, 3 	
		
credit hours
BADM-719	 Information Technology Management, 3 credit hours
BADM-722	Leadership in Organizations, 3 credit hours
BADM-728 Accounting for Executives, 3 credit hours
BADM-731	 Quantitative Methods for Operations Management,
		
3 credit hours
BADM-734	Financial Problems, 3 credit hours
BADM-737	 Strategic Marketing, 3 credit hours
BADM-740	 Global Business Strategy, 3 credit hours
		
Must be taken within the last six hours of a students’ MBA
		
program of study.
Three Electives, 9 credit hours
Total Courses: 36 credit hours
Transfer Credit: A maximum of six credit hours for graduate
courses from a regionally accredited institution (including consortia
and AACSB International-accredited institutions) may be approved
for transfer (except BADM-740), provided: (1) those courses are
determined to be equivalent to one of the advanced or elective
courses at The Citadel, (2) grades of “B” or better were received in
the courses being considered, and (3) credit was earned within the
five years prior to admission into The Citadel MBA program.
Grading: All students are subject to the Academic Standards section
under Policy Information of The Citadel Graduate College catalog
which can be found on page 17.
Requirements for Graduation: The degree of Master of Business
Administration may be conferred upon those students who
successfully complete the 36 hours of graduate coursework as
specified above with a grade-point ratio (GPR) of 3.0 or better on
hours earned at The Citadel. Completion of more than 36 credit
hours of advanced graduate coursework will only be allowed (for
exceptional circumstances) with approval of the MBA Program
Director. Additional hours may not be used to increase GPR to the
3.0 required for graduation.
Business School Website: Find more information on the MBA
program by visiting the school’s website at http://www.citadel.edu/
root/mba-program.

Related Programs
Dual Degree Programs:
PharmD/MBA Program - Students earn a PharmD from MUSC
and an MBA from The Citadel. The PCAT score will be accepted
in lieu of the GMAT for these students. For more information

regarding this program, please visit http://www.sccp.sc.edu/
students/pharmd_mba.aspx.
MD/MBA Program - Students earn an MD from MUSC and
an MBA from The Citadel. For more information regarding this
program, please contact The Citadel’s MBA office by email at
mbadirector@citadel.edu.

Pre-MBA Program
Applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree in business
may be admitted into the Pre-MBA program. This program is open
to anyone needing a background in business or as a refresher in
business foundational concepts. Participation in this program may
be used to meet the undergraduate business degree requirements
for admission into the 36-hour MBA program. There are no
GMAT or GPA requirements for admission into the Pre-MBA
program. However, upon completion of the Pre-MBA program,
those wishing to apply for the 36-hour MBA program, must meet
the requirements for admission. Completion of the Pre-MBA
program does not guarantee admission into the MBA program.
Admission requirements for the MBA program are found on page
28 of this catalog.

Admission Requirements for the Pre-MBA
Program

1.	 Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with the appropriate non-refundable application fee to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2.	 Submit an official transcript for the baccalaureate degree and
all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college or university attended.
3.	 Submit two essay questions, no more than one page each,
which answers the following questions:
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for a
graduate course in business?
b.What do you expect to gain from taking the foundation
courses?
4.	 Submit a resume detailing previous work experience.
5.	 Submit the names and contact information (telephone
number and email address) for three (3) references familiar
with your work.
	 6.	 A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as 		
			 proof of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South 	
			Carolina.
To be considered for admission to the Pre-MBA program, admission
materials must be submitted by the same deadlines as stated on page
30.

Course Descriptions
Pre-MBA Program
BADM-701—Foundations of Accounting	
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of
the basic tools and concepts used in financial accounting. It
emphasizes identifying and interpreting relevant accounting
information for decision-making by external users. The focus is on
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�the four financial statements: the income statement, the statement
of changes in equity, the balance sheet, and the statement of cash
flows.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-704—Foundations of Economics	
Three Credit Hours	
This course introduces students to microeconomics (the study of
individual economic units, including product markets, individual
consumers, and firms) and macroeconomics (the study of broad
economic aggregates such as gross domestic product).
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-707—Foundations of Marketing and International
Business
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the world of international
business including the nature and fundamental concepts of
international business, its environment, and opportunities in the global
marketplace through theoretical and applied examples. In addition, the
course illustrates how concepts from international business are utilized
in the marketing of products and services for the individual firm.
Prerequisite: None.

						
BADM-709—Foundations of Management and Organizations	
Three Credit Hours	
This course introduces students to the classical management
functions of planning, organizing, leading, and the exercise of
control. This course integrates classical and modern management
concepts with an array of real-world cases, including a survey of
the concepts and techniques involved in designing and managing
operations.		
Prerequisites: None.	

	
BADM-710—Foundations of Quantitative Methods and
Operations Management	
Three Credit Hours
This course provides students with an introduction to both
the fundamentals of operations management and the essential
concepts of probability and statistics. Topics include collection,
organization, description, and presentation of data; discrete and
continuous probability distributions; sampling distributions;
regression, model building, and correlation analysis; forecasting;
statistical process control; decision analysis; and waiting lines.
Emphasis is on understanding the processes involved in the
sourcing, production, and delivery of products and services,
along with related operational issues like customer satisfaction,
scheduling, project management, quality, inventory, reliability, and
capacity management. The spreadsheet computational tool (Excel)
is heavily used in this course.
Prerequisite: None.	

BADM-725—Foundations of Finance	
Three Credit Hours
This introductory course in finance provides students with the
financial management tools necessary to analyze complex business
financial problems, and offer reasoned alternative solutions.
The course builds on principles presented in basic financial and
managerial accounting courses, and introduces the student to new
financial principles.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Accounting (BADM-701) or
equivalent undergraduate coursework.
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MBA Program

BADM-713—Communications for Leadership	
Three Credit Hours
This course provides insight on the role of organizations as
communication systems in which effective writing and speaking are
crucial. Emphasis is on developing awareness of verbal and written
styles, interpersonal skills, and creating a repertoire of writing and
speaking strategies.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-716—Legal and Ethical Environment for Decision
Makers	
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the framework of law and ethics within
which businesses operate and provides the student with a broad
understanding of common law (contract, tort, and property) as well
as a statutory, administrative, and Constitutional law.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-719—Information Technology Management	
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the student to the vocabulary of
Management Information Systems (MIS) and explores how
organizations are using information technology for a competitive
advantage and redefining the way in which they interact with their
stakeholders.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-722—Leadership in Organizations	
Three Credit Hours
This course is a seminar that focuses on the understanding and
application of organizational theory and leadership principles.
In addition, the course will include components on developing
individual leadership skills and different theories of organizations.
The applications component of the course will include a variety
of approaches such as cases, films, guest speakers, individual self
assessments, role play, team building exercises, and a leadership
portfolio.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-728—Accounting for Executives	
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with a knowledge of
the basic tools and concepts used in managerial accounting and
to provide an opportunity for students to employ their knowledge
of financial and managerial accounting through projects. The
course emphasizes identifying and interpreting relevant accounting
information for decision-making by internal and external users.
The focus is on the use of accounting information for decisionmaking, including behavioral and ethical aspects.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Accounting (BADM-701),
Foundations of Finance (BADM-725), or equivalent undergraduate
coursework.

BADM-731—Quantitative Methods for Operations
Management
Three Credit Hours
Students explore the role of operations management in building
the competitive strength of the firm and in pursuing the firm’s
goals of customer satisfaction, profit, service delivery, quality and
shareholder wealth. The course integrates classical and modern

�operations management methodologies with both hypothetical and
real-world business cases. Students learn concepts and quantitative
algorithms involved in designing and managing operations.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Quantitative Methods and
Operations Management (BADM-710) or equivalent undergraduate
coursework.

BADM-751—Seminar in Accounting
This course may be elected by students to perform advanced
study and/or research in a particular area. Special topics 	
covered within the seminar, as well as required prerequisites are
at the discretion of the instructor.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Accounting (BADM-701) and
Accounting for Executives (BADM-728)

BADM-734—Financial Problems	
Three Credit Hours
This course provides students with a venue for applying the
concepts and techniques from the Foundations of Finance
course to complex business problems. The course content will be
delivered primarily using the case method of analysis. Emphasis
will be on teamwork and group analysis of directed and nondirected business finance cases. Students will be responsible for
identifying relevant financial issues, offering alternative solutions,
and making, justifying and critiquing recommended courses of
action. A portion of the course will be devoted to analyzing cases
with a significant international component. The course may also
utilize simulation as part of the course content.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Finance (BADM-725) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.

BADM-737—Strategic Marketing	
Three Credit Hours
This course examines how organizations gain and maintain a
competitive advantage in a dynamic era. The course emphasizes
the analysis of marketing decisions involving product, price,
promotion, and distribution variables. Global opportunities are
investigated.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing and International Business
(BADM-707) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-740—Global Business Strategy	
Three Credit Hours
This comprehensive and integrative MBA capstone course pulls
together the concepts, tools, and approaches taught in all the
required courses. This course uses a combination of cases which
place students in diverse managerial positions and a business
simulation which requires the student to act as a senior executive
responsible for the strategic decisions of an organization. The
course emphasizes the application, execution, and resolution
of multi-dimensional problems. The course emphasizes the
strategic management of the business unit and the development
of a paradigm for strategic analysis as well as matching internal
processes with the implementation of diverse objectives. The focus
is on business-level strategy and the role of leadership in improving
performance.
Prerequisites: Accounting for Executives (BADM-728), Quantitative
Methods for Operations Management (BADM-731),
Financial Problems (BADM-734), and Strategic Marketing (BADM
-737). Must be taken within the last six hours of a students’ MBA
program of study.

Elective Courses
BADM-750—Seminar in Business Administration	
Three Credit Hours
This course may be elected by students desiring to perform
advanced study and/or research in a particular area. Special topics
covered within the seminar, as well as required prerequisites, are at
the discretion of the instructor.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-752—Seminar in Economics
This course may be elected by students to perform advanced
study and/or research in a particular area. Special topics 	
covered within the seminar, as well as required prerequisites are
at the discretion of the instructor.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Economics (BADM-704)		
	
BADM-753—Seminar in Finance
This course may be elected by students to perform advanced
study and/or research in a particular area. Special topics 	
covered within the seminar, as well as required prerequisites are
at the discretion of the instructor.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Finance (BADM-725) and
Financial Problems (BADM-734)
BADM-754—Seminar in Management
This course may be elected by students to perform advanced
study and/or research in a particular area. Special topics 	
covered within the seminar, as well as required prerequisites are
at the discretion of the instructor.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Management and Organizations
(BADM-709) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-755—Seminar in Marketing
This course may be elected by students to perform advanced
study and/or research in a particular area. Special topics 	
covered within the seminar, as well as required prerequisites are
at the discretion of the instructor.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing and International
Business (BADM-707) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.
BADM-756—Financial Modeling
Three Credit Hours
This course is a hands-on course in spreadsheet and financial modeling, primarily using Microsoft Excel, and covers various topics in
financial management and investments. The emphasis will be on
the practical application of financial theory.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Finance (BADM-725)

BADM-757—Personal Finance
Three Credit Hours
This course will focus on the application of basic financial tools
and principles to the student’s personal life including the financial
planning process, liquidity management, debt management, asset
management, and risk management. This course will also include
retirement, education and estate planning.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-762—Negotiation Strategies	
Three Credit Hours
This course emphasizes negotiation, the art and science of creating
agreements between two or more parties, and introduces students
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�to the effective use of power, persuasion, influence, and control
in modern organizations. In this course students first apply
theories developed as guides to improving negotiating strategies
(the science). Students will then develop and sharpen negotiating
skills through realistic cases (the application) with an emphasis
on preparation, bidding, distributive and integrative bargaining
techniques.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-774—International Business

BADM-764—Entrepreneurship	

BADM-776—International Marketing	

Three Credit Hours
This course is designed for students interested in creating a
business venture, acquiring an existing business, working in
industries that serve the entrepreneur, or who wish to become
familiar with the concepts, issues, and techniques of new
venture creation and entrepreneurship. Tools to be developed
include recognition of a venture opportunity, acquisition of
information on resources needed for venture creation and survival,
development of competitive marketing strategies, and international
opportunities.
Prerequisite: None.

Three Credit Hours
This course examines detailed analysis of theories, issues, and
decisions facing the global marketing manager. Emphasis is on
small and large firms, innovative applications, workshops, and
original research projects.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing and International Business
(BADM-707) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-766—Human Resource Development	
Three Credit Hours
This course examines Human Resource Development (HRD) as a
field through the learning, development and behavior of humans
in social systems. These systems include but are not limited to,
workforce, education, and family. Research from Management
Science, Education, Psychology, and Sociology strengthen HRD
theory and practice. The purpose of this course is to explore the
integration of the individual into work organizations by examining
work issues in learning, training, leadership, and psychosocial
development. A primary focus of this course is on applied
performance management informed by human sciences research as
a tool that can be applied to productivity.
Prerequisites: None.

BADM-768—Human Resource Management	
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide managers with an understanding
of the processes of adding strategic human capital to the
organization. The course examines the design of work, personnel
recruitment and selection, employee compensation and benefits,
employee relations and personnel policies, and labor issues. The
course is applied management science designed for managers.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-772—International Management
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding
of the issues facing international managers and the environment
of the Global Market Place. Some of the challenges include:
accommodating different currencies, dealing with a multiplicity of
governments, operating effectively in diverse legal environments,
being sensitive to and avoiding problems that may arise from
cultural differences among people, and the formulation of effective
strategies in the complex global environment.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Management and Organizations
(BADM-709) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

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Three Credit Hours
This course studies the trend toward internationalization, explores
the terminology used in international business, and, via case
studies and examples, demonstrates the problems and advantages
of the internationalization process.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing and International Business
(BADM-707) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-778—Investments
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the practical aspects of investment analysis
germane to evolution of market securities and derivative
instruments evaluation, portfolio analysis and performance
evaluation, sources of printed and Internet investment
information, and the formulation of investment policies and
strategies.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Finance (BADM-725).

BADM-782—Advanced Topics in Information Technology
Three Credit Hours
This course may include expert systems, decision theory, decision
support systems, artificial intelligence, telecommunications, and/or
other contemporary issues in information technology.
Prerequisite: Information Technology Management (BADM-719).

BADM-784—Business and Economic Forecasting
Three Credit Hours
This course addresses the important function of strategic planning.
Planning requires accurate forecasts of future sales, capacity, market
size, prices, and a myriad of other variables that determine the
long-run profitability of the firm. This course will help the student
understand and create forecasts for the firm, industry and the
economy. Techniques include smoothing, time series analysis, and
regression analysis.
Prerequisite Quantitative Methods for Operations Management
(BADM-731).

BADM-786—Contemporary Accounting and Advanced
Problems
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the current issues in the field of accounting.
Particular issues covered in any given semester will be selected by
the course professor and announced at the time of registration.
Prerequisite: Accounting for Executives (BADM-728).

�BADM-788—Consumer Behavior
Three Credit Hours
This course consists of the study of domestic and international
models of consumer behavior, including key variables from
the behavioral sciences. Course content includes research
methodologies, case studies, applications to decision-making, and
an original student research project.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing and International Business
(BADM-707) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

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�School of Education
Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education:
•	English Language Arts
•	Social Studies
•	Accelerated Program
•	Biology
•	Mathematics
Master of Arts in Teaching Middle Grades:
•	English Language Arts
•	Mathematics
•	Science
•	Social Studies
Master of Arts in Teaching Grades K-12:
•	Physical Education
Master of Education
•	Educational Leadership
Elementary or Secondary
School Administration
and Supervision
•	Counselor Education
Elementary or Secondary
and Student Affairs &amp;
College Counseling
•	Literacy Education
Specialist in Education
•	Educational Leadership
	 School Superintendent
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�SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Graduate Programs
The purpose of the graduate programs of the School of Education
is to serve the people of the Lowcountry, the state of South
Carolina, and the Southeast by providing high quality programs
in the areas of professional education and school counseling. The
School offers programs to prepare secondary school teachers,
school counselors, reading teachers and consultants, and
educational administrators.
The Citadel has been involved in the preparation of teachers
since the creation of the School of Education and Psychology in
1929. In 1954, the School of Education was approved as a separate
department. Master’s degree programs for teachers and Master’s
degree programs for prospective counselors were authorized
in 1968. Master’s degree programs for school administrators
were authorized in 1970. The Educational Specialist degree
in educational administration was approved in 1975 and the
Educational Specialist degree in school psychology was approved
in 1980.
Prior to 1974, the South Carolina State Department of Education
(SCDE) approved The Citadel’s educational preparation
programs. In 1974, all professional education programs offered
by the College were initially accredited by the National Council
for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Both stateapproved program status and national accreditation have been
continuous since they were initially granted. The most recent
SCDE, Commission on Higher Education (CHE), and NCATE
program reviews, conducted in the spring of 2000, resulted in
continuing program accreditation approval. The Council for
Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
(CACREP) granted accreditation in July 2005 to the School
Counseling Programs which offers a Master of Education in
Counselor Education.

Statement of Philosophy
The philosophy of the School of Education at The Citadel is based
on five fundamental propositions. These propositions serve to
orient the mission and conceptual base of the School, guide the
actions and value system of the faculty, shape the curricula of the
various programs, and provide to its faculty their sense of purpose
and meaning for teaching, scholarship, and professional service.
These five propositions are:
1.	 The faculty is committed to promoting education for
all individuals to the fullest extent possible. With the
implementation of appropriate teaching and assessment
strategies, a fundamental guiding belief is that all students,
though having unique learning styles and experiences, are
capable of learning.
2.	 It is the educator’s responsibility, with the aid of appropriate
resources and support, to establish a mutually respectful
environment where effective learning occurs for all students.
3.	 Education is a systematic effort to facilitate the knowledge,
skills, attitudes, and values necessary for the student to
function in a diverse society.
4.	 The faculty is committed to upholding the highest

professional standards in all situations in which they model
these standards to students through their teaching, research,
and service endeavors.
5.	 The faculty is committed to an open interchange of ideas
wherein the perspectives of all are valued.

The School’s Conceptual Model
The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit prepares principled
educational leaders to be knowledgeable, reflective, and ethical
professionals. Candidates completing our programs are committed
to ensuring that all students succeed in a learner-centered
environment.
Rationale:
•	 Society is in need of principled educational professionals
committed to ensuring all students learn;
•	 All children and young adults require high quality educational
experiences that enable them to compete and prosper in the
global economy; and
•	 Such high quality educational experiences require a
transformed educational system focused on fostering twenty–
first century knowledge and skills in all children and young
adults.
In today’s world we must educate all children and at
unprecedented high levels. As noted by Ted Hershberg and his
colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, “the evidence makes
clear that the current structure of public education designed for a
different purpose and different century cannot help all students
become effective citizens or productive workers in the new
economy.”
The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit is committed to the
simultaneous transformation of the preparation of educational
leaders and of the places where they work. Specifically, The
Citadel’s Professional Education Unit seeks to develop principled
educational leaders who:
•	 have mastered their subject matter and are skilled in using it
to foster student learning;
•	 know the self who educates (Parker J. Palmer) and integrate
this self knowledge with content knowledge, knowledge of
students, and in the context of becoming professional change
agents committed to using this knowledge and skill to ensure
that all students succeed in a learner-centered environment;
and
•	 exemplify the highest ethical standards by modeling respect
for all human beings and valuing diversity as an essential
component of an effective learner-centered environment.
The Citadel’s Professional Educational Unit is on the march,
transforming itself into a Center of Excellence for the preparation
of principled educational leaders. Through our initial program for
teacher candidates for P-12 schools and our advanced programs for
professional educators in P-20 schools, The Citadel’s Professional
Educational Unit shapes cadets and graduate students into
principled educational leaders capable of and committed to
transforming our schools into learning communities where all
children and youth succeed.

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�The Citadel’s Professional Educational Unit has identified 15
performance indicators for candidates to demonstrate that they are
principled educational leaders who are knowledgeable, reflective,
and ethical professionals:
Knowledgeable Principled Educational Leaders...
1.	 have mastered the subject matter of their field of professional
study and practice;
2.	 utilize the knowledge gained from developmental and learning
theories to establish and implement an educational program
that is varied, creative, and nurturing;
3.	 model instructional and leadership theories of best practice;
4.	 integrate appropriate technology to enhance learning;
5.	 demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning;
Reflective Principled Educational Leaders...
1.	 develop and describe their philosophy of education and reflect
upon its impact in the teaching and learning environment;
2.	 develop and manage meaningful educational experiences
that address the needs of all learners with respect for their
individual and cultural experiences;
3.	 construct, foster, and maintain a learner-centered environment
in which all learners contribute and are actively engaged;
4.	 apply their understanding of both context and research to
plan, structure, facilitate, and monitor effective teaching and
learning in the context of continual assessment; and
5.	 reexamine their practice by reflectively and critically asking
questions and seeking answers.
Ethical Principled Educational Leaders...
1.	 demonstrate commitment to a safe, supportive, learning
environment;
2.	 embrace and adhere to appropriate professional codes of
ethics;
3.	 value diversity and exhibit a caring, fair, and respectful
attitude and respect toward all cultures;
4.	 establish rapport with students, families, colleagues, and
communities;
5.	 meet obligations on time, dress professionally, and use
language appropriately.

The Professional Education Board
To facilitate the college-wide mission of preparing principled
leaders for professional education, The Citadel established the
Professional Education Board (PEB). The Citadel PEB’s primary focus is to foster academic environments that promote the
development of principled leaders for the education profession
and to facilitate the continuing improvement of professional
education programs across the college. In pursuing these goals,
the PEB will concentrate on communication, assessment, and
governance issues. The Citadel’s Dean of the School of Education chairs the Board, which is comprised of representatives
from all of The Citadel’s professional education constituencies,
including faculty, staff, students, and our P-12 colleagues. PEB
members are appointed by the Dean of the School of Education
in collaboration with the Deans of Humanities and Social Sci-

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ence, of Science and Mathematics, and of The Citadel Graduate College. Beginning in September 2006, the Professional
Education Board meets monthly during each academic year.

The School’s Web Site
The School of Education has a diverse faculty with a wide array of
teaching and research interests. Additional information on these
interests, as well as other departmental highlights, initiatives and
activities, can be viewed on the School of Education’s web site:
www.citadel.edu/education.

Admission Test Policy
The minimum acceptable score for admission for all degree
programs is a score of 396 on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or
290 (combined score on verbal and quantitative sections) on the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Students who score between
380 and 395 on the MAT or between 283 and 289 on the GRE
may apply for provisional status. A student accepted provisionally
will have completed all admission requirements and will have been
reviewed by the respective department. Once admitted the student
must complete 6 semester hours and maintain a 3.50 GPA and
then will be classified as regular degree-seeking status (see respective programs for additional requirements). Students who score
379 or below on the MAT or 282 or below on the GRE will not
be admitted. Admission tests must be current within five (5) years
of application and official score sent directly to the CGC office at
the request of the student. The School of Education will waive the
GRE or MAT admission requirement for applicants who already
possess a master’s degree from an accredited institution and/or
who are selected by an area school district as members of a cohort
pursuing the master’s degree in literacy or educational leadership
at The Citadel.

�Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Secondary Education (Grades 9-12)
•	 English Language Arts
•	 Social Studies

Accelerated MAT (Grades 9-12)
•	 Biology
•	 Mathematics
School of Education: 843-953-5097
Teacher Education Division Coordinator:
Dr. Kathyrn Richardson Jones,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Education Advisors:
Dr. Stephenie Hewett, stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Renee Jefferson, renee.jefferson@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathryn Richardson Jones,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Dr. Tammy Graham, tammy.graham@citadel.edu
Content Area Advisors:
Biology and General Science:
Dr. Joel Gramling, joel.gramling@citadel.edu
English:
Dr. Lauren Rule Maxwell, lauren.maxwell@citadel.edu
Mathematics:
Col. Stephen D. Cotter, steve.cotter@citadel.edu
Social Studies:
Dr. Joelle Neulander, joelle.neulander@citadel.edu

Mission Statement:
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is designed for
students seeking initial teacher certification in the fields of Biology,
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Physical Education, or
Social Studies. The program shares the philosophy and conceptual
base of the School of Education: Leadership for learner-centered
education. Students will study learner-centered education in their
courses and make its principles a part of their own philosophy. In
addition, students must demonstrate an understanding of essential
knowledge and its application to the classroom through field
experiences and a professional internship. Some of those areas of
knowledge include human development, education foundations
and research, as well as an understanding of the academic content
the student proposes to teach.

Admission Requirements:
1.	 Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall, Room 101.
2.	 Submit an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and
all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each

regionally accredited college and university.
3.	 Successfully complete either the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). GRE minimum
acceptable score is a verbal and quantitative combination of
290. MAT minimum is a raw score of 396.*
4.	 Applicants are expected to have a cumulative undergraduate
GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants with less than a 2.5
undergraduate GPR may appeal to The Admission,
Retention, and Certification Committee. The Committee’s
recommendation regarding this appeal will be forwarded to the
Dean of the School of Education for final action.
5.	 Students are expected to attend a MAT orientation session
prior to their formal admission to the program.
6.	 MAT in Physical Education and MAT in Middle Grades
applicants requires three signed letters of recommendation and
an evaluation by the department.
7.	 A completed program of study with advisor.
8.	 A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as proof
of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South Carolina.
*Students who score between 283-289 on the GRE or 380-395 on
the MAT may apply for provisional status. Once admitted under
provisional status, students may enroll for only one semester of
6 hours. If the student maintains a 3.50 GPA under provisional
status, they will be considered for degree seeking status the following
semester. Students who score 379 or below on the MAT or 282 or
below on the GRE will not be admitted. Admission test must be
current within five (5) years of application.

Program Requirements:
The program assumes a substantial undergraduate preparation
in the proposed certification area. It is the responsibility of the
student, and a requirement of the degree program to submit
official transcripts of previous academic work to the program
advisor via The CGC office. Through a dual advisement system
that includes content and education faculty, transcripts will be
evaluated and a program of study will be developed for each
student. Additional undergraduate course work may be required.
The program of study will include work in professional education
and a content field. At the outset, it should be recognized that programs
of study are highly individualized based on the prior preparation of the
teacher candidate and hours for completion vary among students. In
addition to the regular admission requirements of The Citadel
Graduate College, each MAT student must complete and pass
the Praxis II Examination in the content field in which the
student seeks certification. A passing score, using South Carolina
standards (www.ets.org/praxis/prxsc.html), must be achieved
prior to placement in the Professional Internship. Prior to the
internship in teaching, the teacher candidate must:
•	 Apply for the internship no later than May 1 for the
subsequent spring internship semester and no later than
October 1 for the subsequent fall internship semester.
•	 Complete the teacher certification application with staterequired fees, social security card copy, and fingerprints for
FBI/SLED background check.
•	 Successfully complete the PRAXIS II Content Specialty Exam.
•	 Be cleared by the South Carolina State Department of
Education.
•	 Successfully complete all required field experiences - a
minimum of 100 hours prior to the student teaching
internship.
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�•	 Successfully complete 60 full days during the student teaching
internship.
•	 Negative TB test.
•	 MAT interns must successfully pass Red Cross Blood Borne
Pathogens training prior to internship.
	
Proof of current American Red Cross certification in
	
First Aid and CPR must be submitted prior to the
	internship.
•	 Successful completion of the approved program will qualify
the student for a South Carolina teaching certificate/license in
their chosen discipline and appropriate grade level(s).
Please note: Effective September 1, 2005, Secondary Teaching
Certificates issued by South Carolina State Department of
Education will cover grades 9-12 and Middle Grades Teaching
Certificates will cover grades 5-8. Additionally, effective July 1,
2006, the PRAXIS- Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT)
pedagogy exam will be required prior to the issuance of an initial
certificate.

Secondary Education
•	 English Language Arts
•	 Social Studies
•	 Accelerated Programs
•	 Biology
•	 Mathematics
(Special Note: Beginning fall 2010 accelerated programs in Secondary
Biology and Mathematics are available for interested full-time students.
Please see requirements under “Accelerated Program” below.)
Prerequisite: PSYC 500 - Human Growth and Development (or
verifiable undergraduate preparation in psychology)
Core Education Requirements
It is recommended that the following courses be taken prior to any
other professional education courses. Courses in the content field
may be taken prior to or concurrent with this required core. (For
Physical Education, see specific Professional Education Courses
listed under that section.)
•	 EDUC 500 - Foundations of American Education or
EDUC 522 - Critical Educational Issues in a Multicultural
Society (if student has prior Education coursework)
•	 EDUC 512 - Data Collection and Analysis
•	 EDUC 514 - The Exceptional Child in the School
•	 EDUC 536- Educational Psychology
Professional Education Requirements
The professional requirement courses should be taken after the
Core Education Courses have been completed. Content courses
may be taken prior to or in conjunction with all of these courses
except the Professional Internship. The student must recognize
that the Professional Internship requires that a minimum of 60
full days be spent in the school. During the Internship, it will not
be possible for the student to take any additional courses or be
employed.
•	 EDUC 501- Methods and Materials of Middle and High
School Teaching *
•	 EDUC 592- Teaching Reading in Middle and High School Content Areas*
•	 EDUC 520 - Professional Internship
*Not required for Physical Education students. Alternate requirements are
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listed under required content area courses.
For Social Studies, 9 graduate hours in a content field is a
minimum. For candidates in English, a minimum of
12 graduate hours is required. For Physical Education programs,
courses required at the graduate level are noted below. Transcripts
will be evaluated against the following list of required courses in
the possible certification areas of the MAT program. Guidelines
from the South Carolina State Department of Education, NASPE,
NCSS, NCTE, NCTM, NMSA, and NSTA are used to determine
courses for each program which students have taken in either
graduate or undergraduate levels. Each student is assigned an
advisor from the School of Education and from the respective
content area that he or she has chosen. Both advisors examine
transcripts and develop a program of study for the students. To
complete the program and be eligible for certification, in addition
to education courses, students must have taken all of the content
area courses below. Further, it is the responsibility of the teacher
candidate to make sure that they have credit for prerequisites for
each required course. In the event that all of the following have
been taken prior to matriculation into this program, the content
area advisor will recommend additional graduate work in the
content field for program completion.

Master of Arts in Teaching – English Language Arts
(Grades 9-12)
Notes:
•	 ENGL 564 and 595 and two of the other courses listed below
must be completed successfully on the graduate level. Each candidate’s content area program of studies is based on an analysis of his
or her undergraduate transcript in relation to NCTE standards.
•	 For MAT English majors, participation in community arts and
humanities functions and documentation of integration of the arts
into lesson plans created for use in K-12 settings (EDUC 501,
592, 595, and 520) are mandatory.
English Language Arts Required Courses:
•	 British Authors - 2 courses - ENGL 201 and 202 or ENGL
203 and 204
•	 American Literature- 1 course - ENGL 215
•	 Public Speaking- 1 course - ENGL 205 or ENGL 206
•	 World Literature -2 courses - ENGL 218/520 and ENGL
219/521
•	 African American Literature - ENGL 535
•	 Adolescent Literature- 1 course - ENGL 552
•	 Modern Grammar- 1 course - ENGL 414/553
•	 History of English Language- 1 course - ENGL 415/554
•	 Literary Criticism- 1 course - ENGL 555
•	 Film Studies- 1 course - ENGL 209/560
•	 Advanced Composition- 1 course - ENGL 413/562
•	 Teaching with Technology- ENGL 564 (Required for all
candidates)
•	 Methods and Materials for English Language Arts - ENGL
595 (Required for all candidates)

Master of Arts in Teaching - Social Studies
(Grades 9-12)
Note: At least 3 of the course requirements listed below must be completed
successfully on the graduate level.
•	 History of World Civilization or Western Civilization -2

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courses HIST 105 and HIST 106 or HIST 103 and HIST
104
Survey of U.S. History- 2 courses- HIST 201 and HIST 202
Introduction to Sociology- 1 course - SOCI 201
Principles of Macroeconomics- 1 course - BADM 201
American National Government- 1 course - PSCI 102 or
PSCI 502
Cultural Anthropology- 1 course ANTH 202 or ANTH 501
Historiography- 1 course - HIST 594
Urban Politics- 1 course - PSCI 302 or PSCI 509 or PSCI
306 or PSCI 506 or PSCI 307 or PSCI 401
World Geography- 1 course GEOG 209 or GEOG 511
History of the Non-Western World- 1 course - HIST 560
Teaching of History and Social Sciences or Instructional
Approaches to Social Sciences- 1 course - HIST 692 or PSCI
505

Accelerated Programs
Master of Arts in Teaching
Biology or Mathematics (Grades 9-12)
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Development - PSYC 500 (or
verifiable undergraduate preparation in psychology).
Biology Content Area Required Courses
Prior to admission - Teacher candidates remove undergraduate
deficiencies in Science and plan for required graduate level program
courses in Science (Developed through undergraduate transcript
analysis with Biology content area advisor)
Expected Science Content Preparation for all Biology Teacher
Candidates:
•	 Behavior of Organisms and their Relationship to Social
Systems - 1 course - ANTH 201, ANTH 202, ANTH 501 or
SOCI 201, PSYC 201, PSYC 305, or PSYC 500
•	 Biology Survey with lab - 2 courses - BIOL 101 with BIOL
111 and BIOL 102 with BIOL 112 or BIOL 130 with BIOL
140 and BIOL 131 and BIOL 141
•	 Chemistry with lab - 2 courses - CHEM 103 with CHEM
113 and CHEM 104 with CHEM 114 or CHEM 151 with
CHEM 161 and CHEM 152 with CHEM 162
•	 Geology with lab - 1 course - EART 201
•	 PHYS 254 or PHYS 221 and PHYS 271 or PHYS 222 and
PHYS 272
•	 Introduction to Physics with lab - 1 course is required, 2 are
recommended - PHYS 203 and PHYS 253 or PHYS 204
and
•	 Cell Biology with lab- 1 course - BIOL 205 or BIOL 612
•	 Ecology with lab - 1 course - BIOL 406 or BIOL 506
•	 Evolution - 1 course - BIOL 208 or BIOL 601Genetics with
lab - 1 course - BIOL 204 or BIOL 308 or BIOL 508
•	 Anatomy/Physiology with lab - 1 course - BIOL 403 or
BIOL 317 with BIOL 327 or BIOL 318 with BIOL 328 or
BIOL 502 or BIOL 603
•	 Microbiology with lab - 1 course - BIOL 310 or BIOL 607
•	 Biology Methods - select 1 course from the following:
•	 BIOL 605 Laboratory Methods in Biology or BIOL
606 Field Methods in Biology or BIOL 609 Seminar in
Environmental Science
•	 Two other graduate level Biology courses should be chosen
if all undergraduate course requirements have been met.

Biology teacher candidates may choose from the following:
BIOL 502 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, BIOL 505
Biometry, BIOL 508 Genetics, BIOL 509 Marine Biology,
BIOL 510 Vertebrate Natural History, BIOL 512 Descriptive
Histology, BIOL 514 The Vascular Flora of South Carolina,
BIOL 518 Ornithology, BIOL 519 Economic Botany, BIOL
526 Freshwater Biology, BIOL 531 Reproductive and
Developmental strategies, BIOL 602 Morphological Survey
of Plant Kingdoms, BIOL 603 General Physiology
Tentative Cohort Required Education and Biology Content
Course Sequence Based on Enrollment:
•	 A minimum of 2 Graduate level Biology courses from
transcript analysis
and
•	 Biology Methods – BIOL 605, 606, or 609
•	 EDUC 540 Integrative Foundations and Teaching in
American Education
•	 EDUC 541 Integrative Educational Psychology and the
Exceptional Child
•	 EDUC 542 Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle and
High School Content Areas through Applied Research
•	 EDUC 520 Internship
Field Experiences and Clinical Practice/ Internship Semester
Expectations: As is expected for all South Carolina graduate
teacher preparation programs, candidates in this program will
spend a minimum of 75 hours in school settings prior to their
internship semester participating in activities that range from
focused observation to assisting small groups to teaching whole
classes. These pre-internship experiences are an integral part
of the core education courses. During the internship semester,
teacher candidates in this program will spend 60 full days in a High
School Science setting with content area certified teachers who are
ADEPT trained.
Mathematics Content Area Required Courses
Prior to admission - Teacher candidates remove undergraduate
deficiencies in Mathematics (Developed through undergraduate
transcript analysis with Mathematics content area advisor)
Expected undergraduate preparation:
•	 Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus I - MATH 131 or
equivalent
•	 Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus II - MATH 132 or
equivalent
•	 Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus III - MATH 231 or
equivalent
•	 Linear Algebra - MATH 240
•	 Fundamentals of Computing - CSCI 110
Note: Calculus I and II must be completed prior to enrolling in
any graduate mathematics class.
Tentative Cohort Required Education and Math Content Course
Sequence Based on Enrollment:
•	 MATH 521 Modern Geometry
•	 MATH 542 Probability and Statistics
•	 MATH 514 Methods for Middle/Secondary Mathematics
•	 MATH 545 Applications of Discrete Mathematics
•	 MATH 532 Modern Algebra
•	 PSYC 500 Human Growth and Development (unless
Candidate has verifiable undergraduate preparation in
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�Developmental Psychology)
•	 EDUC 540 Integrative Foundations and Teaching in
American Education
•	 EDUC 541 Integrative Educational Psychology and the
Exceptional Child
•	 EDUC 542 Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle and
High School Content Areas through Applied Research
•	 EDUC520 Internship
Field Experiences and Clinical Practice/ Internship Semester
Expectations:
As is expected for all South Carolina graduate teacher preparation
programs, candidates in this program will spend a minimum of
75 hours in school settings prior to their internship semester
participating in activities that range from focused observation
to assisting small groups to teaching whole classes. These preinternship experiences are an integral part of the core education
courses. During the internship semester, teacher candidates in
this program will spend 60 full days in a High School Mathematics
setting with content area certified teachers who are ADEPT trained
as well as participate in a Transition to the Profession Seminar
Course during the final semester of the program.

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Middle Grades (Grades 6-8)
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Science
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Social Studies

School of Education: 843-953-5097
Teacher Education Division Coordinator:
Dr. Kathyrn Richardson Jones,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Education Advisors:
Dr. Stephenie Hewett, stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Renee Jefferson, renee.jefferson@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathryn Richardson Jones,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Dr. Tammy Graham, tammy.graham@citadel.edu
Content Area Advisors:
Biology and General Science:
Dr. Joel Gramling, joel.gramling@citadel.edu
English:
Dr. Lauren Rule Maxwell,
lauren.maxwell@citadel.edu
Mathematics:
Col. Stephen Cotter, scotter1@citadel.edu
Social Studies:
Dr. Joelle Neulander, joelle.newlander@citadel.edu

The Master of Arts in Teaching Middle Grades program is a joint
program offered with the College of Charleston. Candidates
who wish to enroll in this program will take half of their teacher
preparation coursework at The Citadel and the other half at the
College of Charleston.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall, Room 101.
2.	 Submit an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and
all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college and university.
3.	 Successfully complete either the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). GRE minimum
acceptable score is a verbal and quantitative combination of
290. MAT minimum is a raw score of 396.*
4.	 Applicants are expected to have a cumulative undergraduate
GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants with less than a 2.5
undergraduate GPR may appeal to The Admission,
Retention, and Certification Committee. The Committee’s
recommendation regarding this appeal will be forwarded to the
Dean of the School of Education for final action.

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�5.	 Students are expected to attend a MAT orientation session
prior to their formal admission to the program.
6.	 MAT in Physical Education and MAT in Middle Grades
applicants requires three signed letters of recommendation and
an evaluation by the department.
7.	 A completed program of study with advisor.
8.	 A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as proof
of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South Carolina.
*Students who score between 283-289 on the GRE or 380-395 on
the MAT may apply for provisional status. Once admitted under
provisional status, students may enroll for only one semester of
6 hours. If the student maintains a 3.50 GPA under provisional
status, they will be considered for degree seeking status the following
semester. Students who score 379 or below on the MAT or 282 or
below on the GRE will not be admitted. Admission test must be
current within five (5) years of application.
Core Education Graduate Hours - (21 semester hours)
•	 Foundations of American Education (The Citadel) - EDUC
500
or Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education (CofC)EDFS 652
•	 Educational Research (CofC) - EDFS 635
or Data Collection and Analysis (The Citadel) - EDUC 512
•	 The Exceptional Child in School (The Citadel) - EDUC 514
or Introduction to Exceptional Children (CofC) - EDFS 710
•	 Middle Grades Organization and Curriculum (CofC) - EDEE
515
Middle Grades Practicum – (6 semester hour – Must be taken
together at the same institution)
•	 Educational Psychology (The Citadel) - EDUC 536
and
•	 Methods and Materials of Middle and High School Teaching
(The Citadel) - EDUC 501
or
•	 Human Growth and Development (CofC) -EDFS 654
and
•	 Application of Methods and Materials in a Middle Level Field
Grades 5-8 (CofC) - EDMG 658
Culminating Professional Experiences in Middle School
(60 continuous full days during the internship - 9 semester hours must be taken together at the same institution)
•	 Professional Internship (The Citadel) – EDUC 520
and
•	 Transition to the Profession Seminar (The Citadel) – EDUC
525
or
•	 Clinical Practice in Middle Grades (CofC) – EDEE 699
and
•	 Transition to the Profession Seminar (CofC) – EDMG 698
Middle Grades Content Preparation
This program assumes substantial undergraduate preparation. Any
of the following undergraduate content area courses not taken
prior to admission to the program are added to the candidate’s
minimum graduate hours.

English

Expected Undergraduate Content
•	 Adolescent Literature (1 course)
•	 World Literature (2 courses)
•	 American Literature (1 course)
•	 Media Studies (1 course)
•	 Modern English Grammar (1 course)
•	 Creative Writing (short story, poetry, etc.) (1 course)
Required Graduate English Courses - (12 semester hours)
•	 Teaching Writing in the Middle Grades (CofC)- EDMG 657
•	 Methods and Materials of Teaching Middle and High School
Language Arts (The Citadel)- ENGL 595
•	 Success in Literacy for Older Readers (CofC) - EDEE 678
•	 Reading: Diagnosis and Remediation (The Citadel) - EDUC
698

Mathematics

Expected Undergraduate Content
•	 Algebra and Trigonometry (1 course)
•	 Geometry (1 course)
•	 Probability and Statistics (1 course)
•	 Discrete Math (1 course)
Note: All undergraduate mathematics prerequisites must be
completed before taking The Citadel mathematics class, MATH
514.
Required Graduate Mathematics Courses - (9 semester hours)
•	 Introduction to Problem Solving (CofC) - SMFT 510
•	 Methods for Teaching Middle/Secondary Mathematics (The
Citadel) - MATH 514*
•	 Applications Across the Mathematics Curriculum with
Technology (CofC) SMFT 516
*All undergraduate math content courses must be completed
before taking this course.

Science

Expected Undergraduate Content
4 hours minimum in science areas other than primary preparation
•	 Biology
•	 Chemistry
•	 Geology
•	 Physics
Required Graduate Science Courses - (9 semester hours)
•	 Nature of Science, Mathematics, and Science/Mathematics
Education (CofC)-EDFS 660
•	 Science methods course - 1 based on prior preparation and
experience (The Citadel)	
o	 Laboratory Methods in Biology - BIOL 605
o	 Field Method in Biology - BIOL 606
o	 Seminar in Environmental Science -BIOL 609
•	 Recommended elective(s) to have preparation in all science
areas (CofC):
o	 Earth Science for Teachers - SMFF 523
o	 Topics in Botany for Teachers - SMFT 537
o	 Atomic Theory of Matter from Lucretius to Quarks SMFT 548
o	 Applications of Physics for Teachers: How Things Work SMFT 555
o	 Genetics and Molecular Biology for Teachers- SMFT 639
o	 Physics of Force and Motion for Teachers - SMFT 645
o	 Determination of Structure and Matter - SMFT 647
o	 Space Science for Teachers - SMFT 524
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�Social Studies

Expected Undergraduate Content
•	 World History or Western Civilization (2 courses)
•	 US History (2 courses)
•	 South Carolina History (1 course)
•	 Anthropology or Sociology (1 course)
•	 Microeconomics (1 course)
•	 Political Science that covers American Govt. (1 course)
Required Graduate Social Studies Courses - (9 semester hours)
•	 Two of the following based on transcript review: World
Geography, The American South, South Carolina History,
Historiography, and Historical Geography - GEOG 511, HIST
521, 522, 594, 693		
•	 Teaching History and Social Sciences (The Citadel) HIST 692

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�Master of Arts in Teaching in Physical
Education (Grades K-12)
Dr. Josey H. Templeton, 843-953-7952,
josey.templeton@citadel.edu
Dr. Lori H. Williams, 843-953-7954,
lori.williams@citadel.edu
Dr. Tim Bott, 843-953-7959,
tim.bott@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathryn Richardson-Jones, 843-953-3163,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Admission Requirements
1.	Contact one of the pedagogy specialists in the Department 	
of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science.
2.	 Complete and return a graduate application form, along with 	
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
3.	An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all other
undergraduate or graduate work directly from each regionally
accredited college or university.
4.	 Applicants are expected to have a cumulative undergraduate
GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants with less than a 2.5
undergraduate GPA may appeal to The School of Education
Admission, Retention, and Certification Committee. The
Committee’s recommendation regarding this appeal will be
forwarded to the Dean of the School of Education for final
action.
5. Successfully complete either the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and have scores
sent to the CGC office. The test must be current within five
years of application. Minimum acceptable score for the MAT
is 396. The minimal acceptable GRE score is a combined
verbal and quantitative score of 290. Applicants who score
between 380-395 on the MAT or between 283-289 on the
GRE may apply for provisional status provided all other
requirements are met. A student admitted into provisional
status who completes 6 graduate semester hours and
maintains a 3.5 grade point ratio will be classified as a regular
degree-seeking student. Students who score 379 or below on
the MAT or 282 or below on the GRE will not be admitted.
6.	Three signed letters of recommendation must be sent to the
CGC office.
7.	A Program of Study completed by the applicant and his/her
MAT-PE program advisor must be submitted to the CGC
office.
8. A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as	
proof of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South 	
Carolina.

Program Requirements
This is a 42 hour graduate program, of which, at least 33 hours must
be completed at the graduate level. A maximum of twelve (12) hours
of graduate courses may be transferred to The Citadel from other

accredited colleges/universities. A maximum of nine (9) hours of
undergraduate courses may be applied to coursework in the program.
These nine hours may be substituted for three of the following courses:
HESS 505, 525, 535, and 561. To qualify, these undergraduate courses
must have been completed within the last three years with a grade
of “B” or better. This program assumes a substantial undergraduate
preparation in the proposed certification area. It is the responsibility
of the student, and a requirement of the degree program to submit
official transcripts of previous academic work to the program advisor
via the CGC office. Through a dual advisor system that includes
content and education faculty, transcripts will be evaluated and a
program of study developed for each student. This program of study
will include work in professional education and a content field.
In addition to regular admission requirements of the CGC, each
MAT student must successfully pass the PRAXIS II Examination in
the content field in which the student seeks certification. A passing
score, using South Carolina standards, must be achieved prior to
placement in the Professional Internship.
Prior to the internship in teaching, the teacher candidate must:
- Apply for the internship no later than May 1 for the subsequent
spring internship semester and no later than October 1 for the
subsequent fall internship semester.
- Complete the teacher certification application with state-required
fees, social security card copy, and fingerprints for FBI/SLED
background check.
- Successfully complete the PRAXIS II Content Specialty Exam.
- Be cleared by the South Carolina State Department of Education.
- Successfully complete all required field experiences - a minimum
of 75 hours prior to the student teaching internship.
- Negative TB test.
- MAT interns must successfully pass Red Cross Blood Borne
Pathogens training prior to internship.
-Proof of current American Red Cross certification in First Aid and
CPR must be submitted prior to the internship.
To graduate and be recommended for certification, teacher candidates
must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and must have
successfully completed the PRAXIS II (Principles of Learning and
Teaching, Physical Education Content Knowledge) and any other
certification tests for the State of South Carolina. The candidate must
also successfully complete 60 full days during the student teaching
internship. Completion of the approved program will qualify the
student for a teaching license in physical education, grades K-12.

Prerequisites or Co-requisites
Students must have completed these pre-requisite or co-requisite
courses (undergraduate or graduate) within the last six (6) years with
a grade of “C” or better.
•	 Biology (4) or Chemistry (4) or Physics (4) with laboratory;
•	 Health &amp; Wellness (3) or pass a departmental competency
exam;
•	 Human Anatomy (4) and Human Physiology (4) or Anatomy/
Physiology (8) (each course must include a laboratory);
•	 Adolescent Psychology (3) and Child Psychology (3)
OR
•	 PSYC-500 Human Growth and Development (3)
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�Course Requirements
Transcripts will be evaluated against the following list of required
courses in physical education. Guidelines from the National
Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) are used
to determine courses that students take in either graduate or
undergraduate school. The M.A.T. in Physical Education will require
forty-two (42) hours. Each student is assigned an advisor from the
School of Education and from The Department of Health, Exercise,
&amp; Sport Science. Both advisors will examine transcripts and develop
a program of study for each student.
Required Education and Physical Education Courses - 42 hours
EDUC-536	
Educational Psychology
EDUC-512	
Data Collection &amp; Analysis
HESS-505	
Motor Development and Motor Learning*
HESS-525	
Scientific Principles of Physical Education and
		
Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science*
HESS-527	
Content and Methods of Teaching Health
		
Education and Health-Related Aspects of 		
		Physical Fitness
HESS-528	
Content and Methods of Teaching Rhythmic
		
Activities and Movement Education
HESS-533	
Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary
		
School Physical Education
HESS-534	
Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in
		
Sport &amp; Physical Activity
HESS-535	
History, Philosophy, and Curriculum of
		Physical Education*
HESS-550	
Instructional Aspects of Teaching Physical
		Education
HESS-551	
Content &amp; Methods of Teaching Seondary
		Physical Education
HESS-561	
Advanced Measurement and Evaluation in
		Physical Education*
HESS-620	
Professional Internship (6 hours)
The Professional Internship requires that a minimum of sixty (60) full
days be spent in the schools, and during the Professional Internship,
it will not be possible for the teacher candidate to take any additional
courses.
*Undergraduate and graduate transcripts may be evaluated for application
to coursework in the program.
Field Experiences
Many education courses require field experiences that vary from
course to course and are related to specific course objectives. All
field experiences provide opportunities for Master’s candidates to
develop pedagogical knowledge and skills. At a minimum, teacher
candidates are expected to successfully complete 75 hours of field
experiences prior to the Professional Internship that is an additional
sixty (60) days.

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Course Descriptions
HESS-505—Motor Development and Motor Learning
Three Credit Hours
This course provides the study of appropriate learning and
development theories, and heredity and environmental factors that
influence human performance.

HESS-525—Scientific Principles of Physical Education, Health,
Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the study of effects of exercise,
physical activity, and work on various physical fitness components, as
well as analysis of the human body in motion, sports objects in motion,
and forces acting upon animate and inanimate objects/bodies.
Prerequisite: A biology, chemistry, or physics course and two human
anatomy and/or physiology courses.

HESS-527—Content &amp; Methods of Teaching School Health
Education &amp; Health-Related Aspects of Physical Fitness
Three Credit Hours
This course updates content knowledge and prepares students in
teaching styles, methodologies, and assessment techniques for health
education curricula in K-12 schools.
Prerequisite: A health and wellness course or passing a departmental
competency exam.

HESS-528—Content &amp; Methods of Teaching Rhythmic
Activities &amp; Movement Education
Three Credit Hours
This course teaches content and prepares students in teaching
methodologies for fundamental rhythmic activities and movement
education in grades K-12, including basic locomotor skills, creative
rhythmic activities, dances (traditional, folk, square, social, line),
and aerobics. Additional emphasis is placed on candidate skill
development in dance and basic gymnastics.
Prerequisite: HESS 550 or permission of the instructor.

HESS-533—Content &amp; Methods of Teaching Elementary School
Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
This course teaches content and theoretical and practical study of
teaching progressively graded programs of activities for elementary
school students, grades K-5.
Prerequisite: HESS 550 or permission of the instructor.

HESS-534—Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in Sport
&amp; Physical Activity
Three Credit Hours
This course provides the study of legal, ethical, and practical
definitions of involving people with disabilities in physical activity,
physical education, and sport settings.

�HESS-535—History, Philosophy, and Curriculum of Physical
Education
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the historical and philosophical
roots of physical education and examines the degree to which
these influence curricular models and decisions made by K-12
practitioners.

HESS-550—Instructional Aspects of Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to discuss theories of instruction in physical
education settings including environmental arrangements, task
presentation, content development, and feedback. Practical
applications of these principles to small peer group settings using
open and closed motor skills will be included.

HESS-551—Content and Methods of Teaching Secondary
Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to develop both the pedagogical skills of
teacher candidates as well as content knowledge in teaching team and
individual/dual sports. Emphasis is placed on planning, teaching,
and evaluating physical education lessons in secondary settings.
Additional emphasis is placed on candidate skill development in
team and individual/dual sports.
Prerequisite: HESS 550 or permission of the instructor.

HESS-561—Advanced Measurement and Evaluation in Physical
Education
Three Credit Hours
Analysis and interpretations of data associated with various cognitive,
affective and psychomotor tests commonly used in physical education.
Topics include test administration, test construction, performancebased assessments, rubrics, and physical fitness and skill testing.

HESS-620—Professional Internship in Teaching
Six Credit Hours
A requirement for teacher certification, observation, and teaching
in approved schools under supervision by a college professor. Two
placements are required: one in an elementary school setting and
one in a secondary school setting. A field experience component
of a minimum of 60 days is required.
Prerequisites: Please refer to program requirements.

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�Master of Education in Educational
Leadership - Elementary or Secondary
School Administration and Supervision
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. Mary Lou Yeatts, Coordinator, Division of
Educational Leadership, marylou.yeatts@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathy Brown, brownk2@citadel.edu
Dr. Kent Murray, kent.murray@citadel.edu

Mission Statement
The mission and goals of the Masters of Education in Educational
Leadership, Elementary School Administration and Supervision
and Secondary Administration and Supervision are to teach:
•	 Knowledge of human and public relations problems in
education
•	 New curricular developments and trends
•	 Skills in practical applications of educational research
•	 Competence in applying principles of human and group
behavior in problem situations.
•	 Knowledge and competencies in staff personnel
administration
•	 Different leadership and management styles and a clear
understanding and working knowledge of LearnerCentered Education.

Admission Requirements
Admission is based on assessment of the following:
1.	 Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC) Bond Hall, Room 101.
2. 	 An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college or university.
3. 	 An overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or a
2.7 ratio for the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate
credit. Applicants with less than a 2.5 			
undergraduate GPR may appeal to The Admission,
Retention, and Certification Committee. The
Committee’s recommendation regarding this appeal will
be forwarded to the Dean of the School of Education for
final action.
4.	 Official scores of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)—
minimum score accepted is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 290 or official scores of the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT)—minimum score of 396, taken
within the past five years for full admission. Candidates,
who score between 380 and 395 on the MAT or between
283 and 289 on the GRE may apply for provisional
status. Provided all other admission requirements have
been meet, candidates, admitted under this provisional
status, may enroll for only one semester of 6 hours and
maintain a 3.5 GPA in order to be classified as a degree
seeking or certification-only candidate.
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*The School of Education will waive the GRE or MAT
admission requirement for applicants who already possess
a master’s degree from an accredited institution who are
selected by an area school district as members of a cohort
pursuing the master’s degree in literacy or educational
leadership at The Citadel.
5.	 A copy of a valid South Carolina elementary or
secondary teaching certificate. Applicants must be in
good standing with the State Board of Education at the
time of acceptance.
6.	 A copy of a South Carolina Professional Certificate
verifying three years teaching experience. At least one
year of teaching at the appropriate level for Advanced
Level certification for which the candidate is applying
must be validated.
7. 	 A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as
proof of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South
Carolina.
	
R 43-64 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCED LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
	
(A) Elementary School Principal and Supervisor
		
(1) Master’s degree
		
(2) Valid South Carolina Educator’s Professional
		
Certificate at the elementary level
		
(3) Minimum qualifying score(s) on the area
		
examinations required by the State Board of
		
Education
		
(4) Verification of three years teaching experience,
		
including at least one year of teaching in grades
		
pre-K-8
		
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved by
		
the State Board of Education for the training of
		
elementary principals and supervisors
South Carolina Educator Certification Manual, p. 62 (Revised
August 2008)
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ADVANCED LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
	
(B) Secondary School Principal and Supervisor
		
(1) Master’s degree
		
(2) Valid South Carolina Educator’s Professional
		
Certificate at the secondary level
		
(3) Minimum qualifying score(s) on the area
		
examinations required by the State Board of
		
Education
		
(4) Verification of three years teaching experience,
		
including at least one year of teaching in grades
		
7-12
		
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved by
		
the State Board of Education for the training of
		
secondary principals and supervisors
South Carolina Educator Certification Manual, p. 62 (Revised
August 2008)
Note: Courses taken prior to official admission or courses
taken through other programs do not count toward the School
Administration and Supervision program/degree without written
approval from the School of Education’s Dean.

�Admission Requirements for South Carolina
Certification Only
Applicants who hold a valid SC teaching certificate and a
master’s degree with a minimum 3.25 GPA in a different area of
professional education but wish to add administration certification
must provide the following admission materials:
1.	 An application form, along with appropriate nonrefundable application fee, must be returned to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC) Bond Hall, Room 101.
2. 	 An official transcript directly from each regionally
accredited college or university attended - Bachelor’s
through Master’s degree.
3.	 A copy of valid South Carolina teaching certificate.
4.	 Official scores of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)—
minimum score accepted is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 290 or official scores of the Miller
       Analogies Test (MAT)—minimum score of 396, taken
within the past five years for full admission. Candidates, 		
	 who score between 380 and 395 on the MAT or between 	
	 283 and 289 on the GRE may apply for provisional 		
	 status. Provided all other admission requirements have 		
	 been meet, candidates, admitted under this provisional 		
	 status, may enroll for only one semester of 6 hours and 		
	 maintain a 3.5 GPA in order to be classified as a degree 		
	 seeking or certification-only candidate.
5.	 A copy of a South Carolina Professional Certificate
	 verifying three years teaching experience. At least one
		 year of teaching at the appropriate level for Advanced
		 Level certification for which the candidate is applying
		 must be validated.
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ADVANCED LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
	
(A) Elementary School Principal and Supervisor
		
(1) Master’s degree
		
(2) Valid South Carolina Educator’s Professional
		
Certificate at the elementary level
		
(3) Minimum qualifying score(s) on the area
		
examinations required by the State Board of
		
Education
		
(4) Verification of three years teaching experience,
		
including at least one year of teaching in grades
		
pre-K-8
		
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved by
		
the State Board of Education for the training of
		
elementary principals and supervisors
South Carolina Educator Certification Manual, p. 62 (Revised
August 2008)
R 43-64 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCED LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
	
(B) Secondary School Principal and Supervisor
		
(1) Master’s degree
		
(2) Valid South Carolina Educator’s Professional
		
Certificate at the secondary level
		
(3) Minimum qualifying score(s) on the area
		
examinations required by the State Board of

		
Education
		
(4) Verification of three years teaching experience,
		
including at least one year of teaching in grades
		
7-12
		
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved by
		
the State Board of Education for the training of
		
secondary principals and supervisors
South Carolina Educator Certification Manual, p. 62 (Revised
August 2008)
Note: Courses taken prior to official admission or courses
taken through other programs do not count toward the School
Administration and Supervision program/degree without written
approval from the Dean, School of Education.

Program Requirements
A total of 39 semester hours must be completed for the M.Ed. in
Educational Leadership. In addition to completing all courses,
candidates applying for certification as an administrator must:
1.	 Present a minimum qualifying score on the PRAXIS,
South Carolina’s Supervision and Administration
Examination, prior to enrolling in an internship.
2.	 Present a Valid South Carolina Teaching Certificate that
posts three years teaching experience including at least
one year of teaching at the certification level requested.
3.	 Complete Program Audit.
4.	 Complete required courses, 33 hours and two internships
(EDUC 661 and EDUC 662 or EDUC 663 and EDUC
664), six hours (9-12 internship hours per week over a sixmonth period) for a total of 39 credit hours. Candidates
for administrative internships must:
	
(a) Complete 27 credit hours prior to submitting an
	
internship application for faculty review.
	
(b) Earn a passing score on the PRAXIS, South
Carolina’s Supervision and Administration
Examination.
	
(c) Meet with advisor to review request for admission to
an internship
	
(d) Apply in person or via fax to CGC to register for an
internship
	
Applicants for fall administrative internships should file
an application with their advisor no later than August
1 of the preceding semester. Applicants for spring
administrative internships should file an application with
their advisor no later than December 1 of the preceding
semester. Applicants for summer administrative
internships should file an application with their advisor
no later than March 1 of the preceding semester. In
order to register for internships, authorized applications
must be on file in the CGC office, along with the valid
South Carolina state administrator’s examination score.
	
	
*Proviso—Candidates filing applications and applying for 	
		
administrative internships after the December, March, 		
	
and August deadlines cannot be guaranteed enrollment. 		

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�M.Ed. Required Program
Note: Maximum course load is (6) hours.
1.	 Core requirements—9 semester hours	
All core requirements must be completed prior to or concurrently with
registration for any other courses.
EDUC 512 Data Collection and Analysis
EDUC 514 The Exceptional Child in the School
EDUC 522 Critical Educational Issues in a Multicultural
	
Society
2.	 Professional Requirements—30 semester hours
EDUC 524 Techniques of School Supervision
EDUC 527 Finance and Business Management
EDUC 528 School Administration
EDUC 529 Emerging Technologies for School Administration
EDUC 531 Principles of Elementary Curriculum
	
Development or
EDUC 532 Principles of Middle or High Curriculum
	
Development
EDUC 601 School Law
EDUC 602 Staff Personnel Administration
EDUC 616 Political Process of Public Education
EDUC 661 Internship in Elementary Administration or
EDUC 663 Internship in Middle or High Administration
EDUC 662 Internship in Elementary Administration or
EDUC 664 Internship in Middle or High Administration

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Certification-Only Required Program
1. Professional Requirements - 30 semester hours
EDUC 524 Techniques of School Supervision
EDUC 527 Finance and Business Management
EDUC 528 School Administration
EDUC 529 Emerging Technologies for School Administration
EDUC 531 Principles of Elementary Curriculum
	
Development or
EDUC 532 Principles of Middle or High Curriculum
	
Development EDUC 601 School Law
EDUC 602 Staff Personnel Administration
EDUC 616 Political Prccess of Public Education
EDUC 661 Internship in Elementary Administration or
EDUC 663 Internship in Middle or High Administration
EDUC 662 Internship in Elementary Administration or
EDUC 664 Internship in Middle or High Administration

�Specialist in Educational Leadership - 	
School Superintendent
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. Mary Lou Yeatts, Coordinator, Division of
Educational Leadership, marylou.yeatts@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathy Brown, brownk2@citadel.edu
Dr. Kent Murray, kent.murray@citadel.edu
The Specialist in Educational Leadership (Ed.S.) Degree is an
advanced graduate degree between the Master’s and Doctoral
degrees. In accordance with South Carolina Certification
Regulations, The Citadel offers an Ed.S. major that prepares
candidates for certification at the superintendent’s level.

		
		
		

examination(s) required by the State Board of
Education
(4) Verification of a total of three years experience 		
as a pre-K-12 or post-secondary teacher or
		
two years as a school or school district
		
administrator, post secondary administrator, or
		
school business administrator
		
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved
	
	
by the State Board of Education for the
		
training of school superintendents
South Carolina Educator Certification Manual, p. 63 (Revised
August 2008)
Note: Specialist in Educational Leadership courses taken prior
to official program admission will not count toward the degree
without written approval from the School of Education.

Transfer Credit
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Specialist in Educational Leadership Program is
based on assessment of the following:
1.	 Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with the appropriate non-refundable application fee, to
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) office, Bond Hall
Room 101.
2.	 All official transcripts directly from each regionally
accredited college or university attended (including a
Master’s Degree or Certification-only in administration)
with a minimum 3.25 grade point average.
3.	 A South Carolina State Professional Certificate with
school administrator endorsement and two years in an
administrative position equivalent to assistant principal
or higher in education.
4.	 A South Carolina Professional Teaching certificate that
is valid and three years teaching experience and two
years as a school or district administrator, post secondary
administrator, or school business administrator.	
5.	 Official scores of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
miniumum score accepted is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 290 or official scores of the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT) minimum score of 396, taken
within the past five years.
	a. No Provisional Status granted.
	
b. Regular admission is granted upon completion of
CGC requirements and respective program requirements
including completion of review by the department.
6.	 A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as
proof of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South
Carolina.
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I. ADMINISTRATION
	
(C) District Superintendent
		
(1) Master’s degree
		
(2) Valid South Carolina Teaching or Professional 	
	
Certificate at the elementary, middle or
	
	
secondary level
		
(3) Minimum of qualifying score(s) on the area

Six credit hours of graduate courses, which are appropriate
for the major in Educational Leadership, may be approved for
transfer from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
Transfer courses must be no older than 6 years from the first
semester of degree work taken at The Citadel. All additional
courses must be taken at The Citadel.

Program Requirements
A total of 33 semester hours must be completed for the Specialist
in Educational Leadership. In addition to the general goals of
the school’s graduate program, the objectives of the Specialist in
Education degree are knowledge of school law, curricular trends,
school building trends, and program budgeting: skill in using
various techniques for goal setting and problem diagnosis in such
areas as instructional programs, staff development, and community
relations; skill in decision-making and in evaluating decisions on
the basis of subsequent information; knowledge of research in
administration, curriculum, human development and staffing;
performance behavior in a job setting; knowledge of the role of
the school in modern America and the multicultural currents
influencing the school; knowledge and skills for performing
in a political setting; and, a clear understanding and working
knowledge of Principled Educational Leaders. A student, who
applies for certification as a school district administrator, must
meet the following:
1.	 A minimum qualifying score on the state administrator’s
examination prior to entrance into the internship.
2.	 Three years teaching experience.
3.	 Program Audit showing completion of 33 credit hours:
	
a. Required courses, 27 credit hours
	
b. Two internships, EDUC 632 and EDUC 633, (9-12
internship hours per week over a six-month period), six
credit hours
Candidates for administrative internships must:
(a) Complete 21 credit hours prior to submitting an internship
application for faculty review.
(b) Earn a passing score on the PRAXIS, South Carolina’s
Supervision and Administration Examination.
(c) Meet with advisor to review request for admission to an
internship.
(d) Apply in person to CGC to register for an internship.
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�Applicants for spring administrative internships should file and
application with their advisor no later than December 1 of the
preceding semester. Applicants for fall administrative internships
should file an application with their advisor no later than August 1
of the preceding semester. Applicants for summer administrative
internships should file an application with their advisor no later
than March 1 of the preceding semester. In order to register for
internships, authorized applications must be on file in the CGC
office, along with the valid South Carolina state administrator’s
examination score.
*Proviso—Candidates filing applications and applying for 	
administrative internships after the December, March, and August
deadlines cannot be guaranteed enrollment.

Required Program
1.Professional Requirements – 33 semester hours
EDUC 535 Organizational Theory and Behavior
EDUC 598 Curriculum Project (Prerequisite EDUC 531/532)
EDUC 600 Professional Negotiations
EDUC 603 School Plant Seminar
EDUC 606 Superintendency and School Organization
EDUC 610 Seminar on School Improvement
EDUC 612 Seminar in School Law (Prerequisite EDUC 601)
EDUC 614 Seminar in Educational Administration
EDUC 619 Assessment of School Programs
EDUC 632 Internship in Superintendency
EDUC 633 Internship in Superintendency
Total hours = 33 (beyond the master’s degree)
	
*If EDUC 529, EDUC 531/532 or EDUC 616 were not taken in
a master’s program, the appropriate course must be taken as a
requirement of the Ed. S.

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�Master of Education in Counselor
Education (Elementary or Secondary and
Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling)
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. George T. Williams, 843-953-2205
Coordinator of Counselor Education Programs
williamsg@citadel.edu
Dr. Guy Ilagan, 843-953-7087
gilagan@citadel.edu
Dr. Aaron H. Oberman, 843-953-7123
aaron.oberman@citadel.edu
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related
Educational Programs (CACREP) initially granted accreditation
to The Citadel School Counseling Programs which offer Master
of Education degrees in Counselor Education in July 2005. The
current accreditation is effective until October 31, 2014. The
Citadel is undergoing the submission process for reaffirmation of
accreditation by CACREP for the School Counseling Programs at
the time of this publication.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Counselor Education Programs at The Citadel is
to prepare elementary and secondary school counselors and college
student affairs specialists to have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions
to be principled educational leaders who are knowledgeable, reflective,
and ethical professionals who are committed to the provision of
an educational environment focused toward a learner-centered
education.
The Division of Counselor Education offers six program options
including: M.Ed. in Elementary School Counseling, M.Ed. in
Secondary School Counseling, Elementary School Counseling
Certification only, Secondary School Counseling Certification only,
M.Ed. in Student Affairs and College Counseling, and a Graduate
Certificate in Student Affairs.

Program Objectives
1. 		Reflect current knowledge and positions from lay and
professional groups concerning the counseling and
human development needs of a pluralistic society;
2. 		Reflect the present and projected needs of a pluralistic
society for which specialized counseling and human
development activities have been developed;
3. 		Reflect input from all persons involved in the conduct
of the program, including program faculty, current and
former students, and personnel in cooperating agencies;
4. 		Are directly related to program activities; and
5. 		Are written so that they can be assessed.
Graduates of the Counselor Education Programs are expected to
possess:
•	 An understanding of counseling as an intervention that

		

contributes to the ability of individuals to respond
effectively to developmental issues and tasks;
•	 An understanding of leadership for learner-centered
		 education as a conceptual framework;
•	 An understanding of the counseling process;
•	 An ability to integrate theory and research into practice;
•	 A commitment to preventive, developmental approaches
as the keystone of school counselor identity and practice;
•	 An understanding of how historical, philosophical, and
		 political influences have shaped and affected the
		 development of counseling practice;
•	 Effective oral and written communication skills;
•	 Skills to work in a rapidly changing and diverse society
		 including differences as gender, age, socioeconomic
status, ethnicity, race, and religion;
•	 Skills required to work effectively with students’ parents,
		 teachers, school staff, and the community;
•	 An ability to assist clients in responding to stresses
and crises generated by changes in family, personal
relationships, the school, and the community;
•	 Skills needed to effectively use technology;
•	 Leadership qualities in education at the local, state,
regional, and national levels;
•	 A commitment to lifelong personal and professional
		 development; and
•	 An ability to model the highest professional and ethical
		 standards through counseling, guidance, research, and
		 service.
The School Counseling Programs have also been designed to produce
graduates who are able to demonstrate the competencies identified in
The South Carolina System for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating
Professional Teaching (ADEPT) Performance Dimensions (PDs)
for School Guidance Counselors (October 2003) as they relate to
“Comprehensive Developmental Guidance and Counseling” that
include:

•	
•	

PD1: Long-Range Planning

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•	
•	
•	
•	

PD3: Development and Use of Assessments

PD2: Short-Range Planning of Guidance and
			
Counseling Activities
PD4: Providing Guidance and Counseling Services
PD5: Providing Consultation Services
PD6: Coordinating Guidance and Counseling Services
PD7: Professional Responsibilities

Students in both the elementary and secondary school counseling
programs complete both a School of Education Core and Counselor
Education Core (refer to Division of Counselor Education Handbook
online at http://www.citadel.edu/education/academic_programs/
counseling.html) for a total of 51 credit hours.
Students enrolled in the Master of Education in Counselor Education
with a concentration in Student Affairs and College Counseling
degree program complete Student Affairs and College Counseling
Core and College Counselor Education Courses for a total of 48
credit hours.

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�Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs
complete only four courses (EDUC-537, EDUC-538, EDUC-539,
and EDUC-613) focusing on the areas of student services, student
development, historical and contemporary aspects of higher education,
and administration. Students have the option to complete
course EDUC-634—Practicum in Student Affairs and College
Counseling. These five courses are also required of the MEd in
Student Affairs and College Counseling degree program. However,
students considering applying to the MEd in Student Affairs and
College Counseling program will need to meet the admissions
requirements before being accepted into the program. (See page 122
for details).

Admission Requirements
Applicants from diverse academic, social, and cultural backgrounds
committed to advancing the profession of school counseling
are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not meet a specific
requirement (e.g., GPA), but show strength in other requirements will
be considered on an individual basis. Admission is not based on any
single factor, but on a composite assessment of the following:
1. 	 Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.	
2.	 An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college or university.
3.	 A minimum GPA of 3.0 for the last 60 sequential units
completed.
4.	 Official scores of the Graduate Record Examination or the
Miller Analogies Test taken within the last five years.*
5.	 Three signed letters of reference, at least two of which
should be from instructors or supervisors who will assess a
prospective student’s academic ability and/or potential for
effectiveness in the field.
6.	 A detailed personal statement (1,500 - 3,000 words)
which informs the faculty about the applicant’s personal
and educational background, strengths and weaknesses,
understanding of and motivation and suitability for entering
into the counseling profession, and long-term professional
goals. This statement is very important because it enables the
faculty to make informed decisions regarding admission.
7.	 A personal group admissions interview with an Academic
Review Board to assess personal and professional readiness
and satisfactory completion of requirements.
8.	 Completed Admissions Questionnaire (http://www.citadel.
edu/graduatecollege/forms)
9.	 A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as
proof of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South
Carolina.
* The minimum acceptable score for all degree programs is a score
of 396 on the MAT or 290 on the GRE (or 900 prior to 2012).
Students who score between 380 and 395 on the MAT or 281-289
(or 750-899 prior to 2012) on the GRE may apply for provisional
status. Provided all other admission requirements have been meet,
candidates, admitted under this provisional status, may enroll for
only one semester of 6 hours and maintain a 3.5 GPA in order to
be classified as a degree seeking or certification-only candidate.
Applicants should provide all of the above materials to The Citadel
Graduate College, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC
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29409-6250. The application deadlines are:
•	 June 1st for fall admission
•	 October 1st for spring admission
•	 March 1st for summer admission
The formal application in School Counseling or Student Affairs
and College Counseling at The Citadel is procured from the
office of The Citadel Graduate College, located in Bond Hall 101
or online at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege. The telephone
number is (843) 953-5089.
All successful applicants are initially admitted in a “conditionally
classified” status. Admitted students will receive a letter from The
Citadel Graduate College. It is the student’s responsibility to meet
with a faculty advisor early in the first term to begin preparing an
official study plan. Prior to meeting with an advisor, each student
should become familiar with the current applicable semester’s
class schedule, The Citadel Graduate College catalog, and the
Division of Counselor Education Handbook. Students are also
required to attend Counselor Education Town Hall Gatherings
each semester. An official study plan is submitted after the
student has successfully completed the three courses, EDUC 514
(School Counseling) or 622 (Student Affairs), EDUC 515 (School
Counseling) or 537 (Student Affairs), and EDUC 551 and the
student has made adequate personal, academic and professional
progress during the three designated courses for the Academic
Review Board to grant “Unconditional” or “fully classified” status.
Note: Coursework taken prior to official program admission
or coursework taken in other programs does not count toward
the school counseling program/degree without written approval
from the faculty advisor and the Dean of the School of Education.
Students who hold full-time employment shall not register for more
than 6 semester hours in any given term.
Effective summer 2007, all school counseling students (i.e., degree
seeking and certification only seeking) must purchase a LiveText
account at The Citadel’s Bookstore. LiveText makes it possible for
school counseling students to have secure access to their portfolios
and other materials. Through LiveText, faculty members and
administrators collect data, generate reports from the data, and use
this information to make informed program and unit decisions.

Admission Requirements for Certification Only
Applicants who hold a master’s degree in another area of professional
education or counseling, but wish to add school counseling
certification (elementary or secondary), must provide the same
admission materials.

Transfer of Credits
	
Counselor Education M.Ed. degree applicants may transfer a
maximum of 12 credit hours of graduate coursework taken at other
regionally accredited institutions. Coursework accepted for transfer
must be parallel course work within the Counselor Education
programs at The Citadel. Transfer of credit is not acceptable for the
following Citadel courses: EDUC 515, 552, or 624. Transfer of credit
approval must be documented in writing by the faculty advisor and
the Dean of the School of Education.

�School Counseling Program Requirements

Requirements for Graduation

Students in either elementary or secondary school counseling program complete both a School of Education core and a Counseling
core for a total of 51 credit hours. Part of the coursework includes a
600 clock-hour internship (internship I and II) in either elementary
(K-8) or secondary (6-12) school counseling settings. Students are
required to earn a minimum score of 550 on the PRAXIS II test
for guidance and counseling prior to enrolling in the practicum
(EDUC 629). This must be on file at The Citadel Graduate College.
Once students finish nine (9) credit hours of graduate study in the
program, including the three courses, EDUC 514, EDUC 515, and
EDUC 551, they must meet with a faculty advisor and complete an
official study plan. The faculty advisor, in consultation with other
school counseling faculty, reviews the study plan and determines
whether the student has made adequate personal, academic, and
professional progress during the three designated courses, totaling
nine (9) credit hours. “Unconditional” or “fully classified” status
is then given by the Academic Review Board. (Refer to Appendix
in Division of Counselor Education Handbook, for “Counselor
Education Student Evaluation Form.”)

Students pursuing M.Ed. degrees in School Counseling must complete
all course requirements within a 6-year period from the date of initial
enrollment. It is a student’s responsibility to initiate meeting with a
faculty advisor to modify a study plan schedule and to have any changes
documented in writing with the faculty advisor’s signature.

The study plan specifies required courses for the M.Ed. degree. A
schedule for completion of the courses is devised at this time. The
study plan takes into account the prerequisites and sequencing of
coursework to meet a student’s degree objective.

Field Experience Requirements
Counselor Education students must formally request permission
from the faculty advisor to enroll in a practicum or internship. This
request is submitted in the form of an application for field experience
which must be completed during the term prior to that in which the
field experience is sought. The coordinator of the field experiences
must approve all field experience applications, which are due by the
last Friday in September for spring placements and the last Friday in
January for fall placements.
Practicum is the first extended field experience. Students are placed in
a school site and work under the supervision of a site supervisor as well
as The Citadel instructor. Students are required to spend a minimum
of 100 clock-hours in a public school setting as well as attend weekly
seminars with other practicum students and The Citadel instructor.
Additionally, the PRAXIS II test score for guidance and counseling
must be on file at the office for The Citadel Graduate College prior
to application for a practicum placement.
Counselor Education students must complete all coursework before
placement in an internship setting. Students will be required to
spend a minimum of 600 supervised hours in a school setting for
internship. The focus of the internship is on experiences that involve
the full scope of the school counselor’s role and function. Interns
are expected to continue the development of skills in individual and
group intervention, participate in classroom guidance, assessment,
scheduling, records and other activities that, while not specifically
counseling-related, are necessary to support the school counseling and
guidance program. Interns are supervised primarily by the field site
supervisor, with supervision by The Citadel instructor as well.

Students are required to take the Counselor Preparation
Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) during the beginning of the
semester while enrolled in the Internship I course (i.e., EDUC-650
and EDUC-651). Students enrolled in Internships I for Student
Affairs and College Counseling (i.e., EDUC 655) are not required to
take the CPCE. However, students considering becoming a Licensed
Professional Counselor (LPC) are encouraged to take the CPCE and
earn a passing score determined by The Citadel Counselor Education
program norms.
Elementary and Secondary School Counseling students are required
to present their professional electronic portfolio at the end-of-thesemester Counselor Education Professional Portfolio Presentation
Day(s) prior to completion of the Internship II course (i.e., EDUC-652
and EDUC-653). Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling students
present their portfolios during their last semester in the program.

Elementary and Secondary School Counseling
Curriculum (51 Credit Hours)
Based upon these objectives, 51 semester hours of study for Elementary
and Secondary School Counseling are offered as follows:
School of Education Core - 12 Credit Hours
PSYC 500	
Human Growth and Development (3 credit
hours)
EDUC 500	
Foundations of American Education
EDUC 514	
The Exceptional Child in the Schools (3 credit
hours)
EDUC 522	
Critical Educational Issues in a Multicultural
Society
Elementary and Secondary School Counselor Education Core - 36
Credit Hours
A. Foundations - 18 Credit Hour
EDUC 515	
Introduction to the Counseling Profession (3 credit
hours)
EDUC 521	
Program Planning, Management, and Evaluation
in School Counseling (3 credit hours)
EDUC 550	
Career Counseling and Development (3 credit
hours)
EDUC 551	
Counseling Theories and Practice (3 credit hours)
EDUC 552	
Group Counseling (3 credit hours)
EDUC 561	
Counseling Diverse Populations (3 credit hours)
B. Research/Appraisal - 6 Credit Hours
EDUC 512* 	 Data Collection and Analysis (3 credit hours)
EDUC 549*	
Applied Measurement Techniques (3 credit
hours)
*Students are expectecd to complete at least one of these two
courses in the first 18 hours of the program.
C. Helping Relationships - 12 Credit Hours
EDUC 624	
Basic Counseling Skills

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EDUC 629	
EDUC 650*	
and	
EDUC 652	
OR
EDUC 651*	
and
EDUC 653	

(3 credit hours)
Practicum in School Counseling (3 credit hours)
Elementary School Counseling Internship I (3 credit
hours)
Elementary School Counseling Internship II (3
credit hours)
Secondary School Counseling Internship I (3 credit
hours)
Secondary School Counseling Internship II (3 credit
hours)

D. Elective - 3 Credit Hours	
			
Approval of the 3 credit hour course elective must
be documented by the student’s faculty advisor.
*The internship (i.e., Internship I and II) in school counseling consists
of 16 weeks of full-time placement and a total of 600 clock hours.
Internships may be arranged with the faculty advisor to be completed
during two sequential academic semesters. Students choosing to
complete an internship in one semester, register for both Internship
I and II (i.e., either EDUC 650 and EDUC 652 or EDUC 651
and EDUC 653) while students completing an internship in two
semesters, first register for Internship I one semester and Internship
II the following semester.

Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling Curriculum
(48 Credit Hours)
The Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling Curriculum is based
on 48 credit hours of study as follows. Individuals interested in
pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs can refer to
page 122.
Student Affairs and College Counseling Core - 15 Credit Hours
EDUC 537		
Student Development Services in Higher 		
			 Education
			
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 538		
Theories of Student Development in Higher 		
			 Education
			
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 539		
Higher Education Administration
			
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 613		
Foundations of American Higher Education
			
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 622		
Critical Multicultural Issues in Higher 		
			 Education
			
(3 credit hours)
College Counselor Education Courses - 33 Credit Hours
A. Foundations - 15 Credit Hours
EDUC 550		
Career Counseling and Development
			
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 551		
Counseling Theories and Practice
			
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 552		
Group Counseling (3 credit hours)
EDUC 561		
Counseling Diverse Populations (3 credit hours)
EDUC 562		
Legal &amp; Ethical Leadership Issues in Education
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(3 credit hours)
B. Research/Appraisal - 6 Credit Hours
EDUC 512*	
Data Collection and Analysis
			
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 549*	
Applied Measurement Techniques
			
(3 credit hours)
*Students are expected to complete at least one of these two
courses in the first 18 hours of the program.
C. Helping Relationships - 12 Credit Hours
EDUC 624		
Basic Counseling Skills (3 credit hours)
EDUC 634		
Practicum in Student Affairs and College
			
Counseling (3 credit hours)
EDUC 655**	
Internship I in Student Affairs and College
			
Counseling (3 credit hours)
EDUC 656** 	
Internship II in Student Affairs and College
			
Counseling (3 credit hours)
** The internship in Student Affairs consists of 16 weeks of
full-time placements and a total of 600 clock hours. Internships
may be arranged with the faculty advisor to be completed during
two sequential academic semesters or both courses may be taken
concurrently in one semester.
Four Additional Courses for Seeking Licensed Professional
Counselor (LPC) - 12 Credit Hours
EDUC ____	
Elective approved by faculty advisor
			
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 567 	
Assessment of Abnormal
			
Behavior (3 credit hours)
EDUC 568
	DSM-V-TR (3 credit hours)
PSYC 500	
	 Human Growth and Development
			
(3 credit hours)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
School Counseling students completing the program meet the
majority of curriculum requirements through the South Carolina
Board of Examiners for the Licensure of Professional Counselors,
Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists
for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and for certification as
a National Certified Counselor (NCC) by the National Board for
Certified Counselors (NBCC). Requirements for LPC and NCC
include additional graduate coursework in psychopathology and
assessment and treatment of psychopathology, an additional 1500
clinical hours (including 150 supervision hours) over a two year
period, approved supervision, and successful performance on the
National Counselor Examination for licensure and certification. The
Citadel School of Education offers two courses during the summer
that meet the psychopathology and assessment and treatment of
psychopathology course requirements: These courses are EDUC
568: DSM-V-TR (diagnosis) and EDUC-567: Assessment of Abnormal
Behavior (assessment and treatment of psychopathology).

�Division of Counselor Education Handbook
All prospective and enrolled School Counseling and College
Student Affairs Specialists students are expected to read the
latest edition of The Citadel, School of Education, Division of
Counselor Education Handbook online at: http://www.citadel.
edu/counselor.html under “Program Information.”

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�Admission Requirements

Master of Education in Literacy
Education
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. Dan Ouzts, 843-953-5201
ouztsd@citadel.edu
Dr. Stephenie M. Hewett, 843-953-5019
stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu

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3.	

Mission Statement
Through quality field experiences and a strong theoretical
foundation, candidates who pursue this degree develop a
comprehensive knowledge of the field of literacy education. This
understanding parallels the school’s vision of creating “principled
educational leaders who are knowledgeable, reflective, and ethical
professionals.”
The general goals and objectives of the program are:
1.	 A knowledge and mastery of all aspects of the literacy
process;
2.	 A knowledge of those skills necessary to select,
administer, and interpret informal and formal
assessments used to examine children’s and adolescents
literacy strengths and weaknesses;
3.	 A knowledge of the abilities and skills which enhance
a wholesome teacher- student-parent relationship in
working with students identified as at-risk readers in
order to develop a case study;
4.	 A knowledge of those skills necessary to recognize and
accommodate for individual differences in literacy
instruction;
5.	 A knowledge of how to plan, supervise, and enhance
programs as a reading consultant;
6.	 A knowledge of and ability to demonstrate effective
literacy instructional strategies;
7.	 A knowledge of communicating information about
literacy;
8.	 A knowledge of the relationship of literacy skills to
subject-matter content areas;
9.	 A knowledge of significant research conducted in literacy
education; and
10.	 A knowledge of a broad range of children’s and
adolescent literature and how to incorporate this
literature into the classroom.
11. A knowledge of how to effectively support and mentor
educators and serve as a literacy leader.

4.
5.	

6. 	
7. 	

	Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall room 101.
Applicants must have a 2.50 overall undergraduate grade
point average in order to be accepted into the Master of
Education in Literacy Education program. Applicants
with less than a 2.5 undergraduate GPR may appeal to
The Admission, Retention, and Certification Committee.
The Committee’s recommendation regarding this appeal
will be forwarded to the Dean of the School of Education
for final action.
An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college or university.
	Submit a valid teaching certificate issued by South
Carolina or another state.
The minimum acceptable score is a score of 396 on the
MAT or 290 on the GRE (Current within five years of
application). Candidates who score between 380 and
395 on the MAT or 283-289 on the GRE may apply
for provisional status provided all other requirements
are complete. After enrolling for one semester under
provisional status, completing 6 hours and earning a 3.50
GPA, the candidate will be considered as regular degree
seeking.
*The School of Education will waive the GRE or MAT
admission requirement for applicants who already possess
a master’s degree from an accredited institution who are
selected by an area school district as members of a cohort
pursuing the master’s degree in literacy or educational
leadership at The Citadel.
Candidate must be in good standing with the State Board
of Education at the time of acceptance.
A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as
proof of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South
Carolina.

Note: Course work taken prior to official program admission
or course work taken in other programs does not count toward
the Master of Education in Literacy Education program/degree
without written approval from the faculty advisor and the Dean.

Program Requirements
The Master of Education in Literacy Education is a 36-hour
program, consisting of 2 professional core requirements and 10
literacy courses. A program of study which details the degree
requirements is completed by the student and the advisor. The
candidate for the Master of Education in Literacy Education
degree must satisfactorily complete the Praxis II, exam number
0204: Teaching Reading. Additionally, candidates will be required
to complete a program completion portfolio prior to graduation.
Recommendation and verification for certification are completed
by the School of Education upon graduation and a passing score
on the Praxis II.
Recommendation for certification as Literacy Teacher in South
Carolina requires two years teaching experience. Recommendation
for certification as Literacy Coach in South Carolina requires

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�five years teaching experience. Upon completion of coursework,
a satisfactory score on the Praxis II, and the requisite years of
teaching experiences, a candidate completing the MEd in Literacy
Education is recommended for certification as both Literacy
Teacher and Literacy Coach provided the candidate already
possesses a valid teaching certificate in the state of South Carolina.

Required Program
All courses must be taken in sequence as laid out in the program
of study.
Professional Core Requirements-6 semester hours
EDUC-536 Educational Psychology
And select one course from the following:
EDUC-512 Data Collection and Analysis
EDUC-549 Applied Measurement Techniques
Professional Educational Specialization-30 semester hours
EDUC-570 Developing Literacy Knowledge with At Risk
		
Readers
EDUC-588 Developing Literacy Skills PreK-Grade 5
EDUC-589 Methods and Materials for Developing 		
	
	
Literacy Skills
EDUC-590 Literacy Assessment and Instruction
EDUC-591 Practicum in Literacy Education
EDUC-592 Teaching Reading in the Middle and High School 		
	
Content Areas
EDUC-594 Internship in Literacy Education
EDUC-608 Literature for Children and Adolescents
EDUC-642 Coaching in Literacy Education
EDUC-643 Action Research in Literacy Coaching

Course Descriptions
EDUC-500—Foundations of American Education	
Three Credit Hours 	
This course provides an introduction to the historical, political,
sociological, and philosophical foundations of education. Emphasis
is on the complex relationship between society and school. Issues
regarding race, class, gender, and culture within the educational system
are addressed in the context of fostering educational opportunity and
ameliorating inequalities. An historical context also is established
which allows for critical examination of events, individuals, and ideas
that have influenced the development of education in the United
States. Through an integration of knowledge in the foundations
of education, the course prepares reflective decision-makers who
can critically examine various schools of philosophical thought and
political issues related to education.

EDUC-501—Methods and Materials of Middle and High School
Teaching	
Three Credit Hours
Study of the aims, methods, and materials employed in middle &amp; high
schools; organization of subject matter; motivation and direction of
learning; development of attitudes, appreciations, and ideas; classroom
presentation of formal materials; conducting informal activities;
provision for individual differences; measurement of educational
outcomes; and enhancement of personal and professional growth. The

focus of the course is the application of the learner-centered conceptual
base in the process of teaching their discipline specialty. A. English; B.
Biology; C. Social Studies; D. Mathematics. A passing score on the
PRAXIS II must be achieved upon completion of this class.

EDUC-504—Teaching in the Middle School	
Three Credit Hours
This course surveys the current practices in middle schools in terms of
objectives, methods, and materials. The student is involved in practical
application of these practices as they relate to the organization of
subject matter, the motivation of pupils, the achievement of learning
outcomes, and the evaluation of learning experiences.

EDUC-505—Individual Instruction	
Three Credit Hours
Emphasis upon current approaches and strategies utilized in the
individualized programs in the classrooms. Management systems
essential to individualized instruction will be emphasized.

EDUC-508—Remedial Strategies in Reading and Language
Arts
Three Credit Hours
A course for practicing educators which analyzes varying strategies for
helping the problem learner primarily in the literacy areas of reading
and the language arts. The course covers techniques at all grade levels
and reviews the literature as to teaching effectiveness. Case studies
are required.

EDUC-512—Data Collection and Analysis

	

Three Credit Hours
Coursework designed to introduce the graduate student to quantitative
methods to include construction of assessment instruments, analysis,
and interpretation of quantitative data. Students will be required
to develop minimum competence in use of microcomputers for
descriptive statistical analyses and word processing. Emphasis will be
placed on the development of skills in critical analysis of literature
relating to effective schools. This ability to analyze research data should
result in improved by professional performance.

EDUC-514—The Exceptional Child in the School	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework is designed as an introduction for students with
little or no background or experience in special education, and is
appropriate for students from various fields as well as for those who
anticipate further study and future careers in special education. An
interdisciplinary approach is used in the study of learning and behavior
characteristics of exceptional children and youth. There is a focus on
cause, identification, and educational and community programs for
exceptional individuals.

EDUC-515—Introduction to the Counseling Profession	
Three Credit Hours
Overview and orientation to counseling profession including history,
roles, functions, settings, specialties, organizations, credentialing,
ethical, legal, and professional issues.

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�EDUC-524—Techniques of School Supervision
EDUC-516—Research Design	
Three Credit Hours
Research Design is intended for those students who will be
conducting and producing research studies. The course examines
the various descriptive and experimental models for data analysis (in
the behavioral sciences), with emphasis placed on the fundamentals
of planning and inferential statistical techniques.
Prerequisite: EDUC-517 or equivalent.

EDUC-517—Statistics in Education and Psychology
Three Credit Hours
A course to provide skill in treatment of research data including
descriptive and inferential statistics. Some experience with analysis of
published statistical research in the fields of education and psychology
will be provided.

EDUC-520—Professional Internship	
Six Credit Hours
A supervised clinical teaching experience conducted in a public
school. This is a full-time, entire semester internship. Each student
also attends evening seminars. This last course in the MAT sequence
requires an Application: for fall semester, April 1, for spring, October
1. Application forms are available in the Department of Education.
Prerequisite: all other program of studies requirements. Passing scores
on the PRAXIS II specialty area examinations are required before
enrollment in this course.

EDUC-521—Program Planning, Management, and
Evaluation in School Counseling
Three Credit Hours
The purpose of the course is to prepare school counselors to work
within elementary and secondary school systems. A model for
planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive
guidance and counseling program with emphasis on student
development and competencies will be presented. The school
guidance counselor’s role and function will be discussed as a balance
of responsive services, systems support, individual planning, and
guidance curriculum. Students will develop resources, classroom
guidance curricula and group counseling materials that they can use in
their fieldwork experiences and in the initial stages of their careers.
Prerequisite: EDUC-515
	

EDUC-522—Critical Educational Issues in a
Multicultural Society
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes a study of contemporary issues/trends, internal
and external to elementary and secondary school systems which
impacts on the learner. The course is designed to encourage students
to examine issues/trends within the context of their present and
future career interests.

EDUC-525—Transition to the Profession
Three Credit Hours
This course is for candidates seeking SC teacher certification. The
purpose is to provide each candidate an opportunity to demonstrate
his/her ability through successful completion of all ADEPT written
materials, reflections and a professional portfolio. (Must be taken
concurrently with Student Teaching Internship - EDUC 520).
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Three Credit Hours
Coursework examines the criteria needed for effective school
supervision at all levels. Administrative candidates explore the
technical and interpersonal skills, functions and knowledge required
to effectively evaluate faculty and staff.

EDUC-527—Finance and Business Management 	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes procedures and problems relating to financing
public education, theory of taxation, types of taxes, practices of
education finance, federal, state, and local support of education,
budget procedures, financial accounting, purchasing, insurance,
inventories, and school maintenance.

EDUC-528—School Administration	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework is designed for school personnel preparing for
administrative positions. The course involves a study of the basic
concepts involved in planning, organizing, managing, and evaluating
public schools.

EDUC-529—Emerging Technologies for School Administration
Three Credit Hours
Coursework is designed for practicing and prospective educational
administrators that present current and emerging technology in using
instructional and administrative technology in such areas as record
keeping, scheduling, data collection and analysis, and the evaluation
and instructional technology.

EDUC-531—Principles of Elementary Curriculum
Development
Three Credit Hours 	
Coursework focuses on the study of underlying principles of
curriculum development and organization including curriculum
evaluations and current issues and trends in the subject fields.
Attention is given to the learner-centered decisions teachers,
administrators, and others educators must make about elementary
curriculum.

EDUC-532—Principles of Middle or High Curriculum
Development
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the study of underlying principles of curriculum
development and organization including curriculum evaluations and
current issues and trends in the subject areas. Attention is given to
the learner-centered decisions teachers, administrators, and others
educators must make about secondary curriculum.

EDUC-535—Organizational Theory and Behavior 	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes a study of the school organization as a social
system, supervision and curriculum, control, authority, change,
planning strategies, and organizational dynamics.

EDUC-536—Educational Psychology 	
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to educational psychology
and explores the process of learning throughout the life span.

�Emphasis is placed on the application of psychological concepts,
theoretical principles, and research findings to the planning and
implementation of effective instructional strategies in the classroom.
Moreover, through this course graduate students who are preparing
for employment in the field of education are acquainted with many
facets of the teacher’s role in the teaching/learning process. Class
discussions, activities, and field experience focus on the connection
between theory and practice and provide students with opportunities
to apply psychological principles and solve practical problems for
personal and professional growth.

and exceptionalities. Emphasis is placed on the application of
psychological concepts, theoretical principles, and research findings to
the planning and implementation of effective instructional strategies
in the classroom so that all children can learn. Teacher candidates will
also explore cause, identification, and educational and community
programs for exceptional individuals. 20 hours of field experience
is required for this course. During field experiences for this course,
the teacher candidate will have the opportunity to observe and work
in a variety of settings with students who have normal development
and students who have exceptionalities.

EDUC 537—Student Development Services in Higher Education

EDUC-542—Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle and High
School Content Areas Through Applied Research

Three Credit Hours
Overview of the historical development of the counseling and student
afairs profession, as well as legal and ethical codes, and skills needed
in the profession. (for Student Affairs major, this course replaces
EDUC 515, Introduction to the Counseling Profession.)
EDUC 538—Theories of Student Development in Higher
Education
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of theories of student
development in higher education as it applies to the cognitive and
psychosocial development of students and the influence of the
college environment.
EDUC 539—Higher Education Administration
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of the process of organizing the
personnel and financial resources needed to effectively meet student
development and institutional goals and objectives. This course will
introduce students to basic human and fiscal management concepts
and skills.

EDUC-540—Integrative Foundations and Teaching in American
Education
Five Credit Hours
This first pre-professional block format course provides an introduction
to the historical, political, sociological, and philosophical foundations
of education as well as methods and materials of teaching middle &amp;
high school. The integrated approach includes learner similarities
and differences, motivation and direction of learning, provision
for individual differences, measurement of educational outcomes,
organization of subject matter, legal issues, and enhancement of
personal and professional growth. Learner-centered in nature, this
course is intended to begin the process of developing professional
educational leaders. 35 hours of field experience is required for
this course. During the field experience, the teacher candidate will
observe, assist and teach in a secondary school setting under the
supervision of a classroom teacher who is certified in the candidate’s
chosen content area.

EDUC-541—Integrative Educational Psychology and Exceptional
Child
Five Credit Hours
This second pre-professional block format course provides an
introduction to educational psychology and exceptional children.
In the course, teacher candidates will explore the process of learning
throughout the life span with emphasis on both normal development

Five Credit Hours
This third pre-professional block format course is designed for the
middle school and high school teacher emphasizing pupil diagnosis of
reading and writing skills followed by instructional decision making
directed toward a balanced teaching approach. Quantitative and
qualitative methods of research including construction of assessment
instruments, analysis, and interpretation of data will be integrated into
the course content. Students will be required to develop minimum
competence in use of microcomputers for descriptive statistical analyses
and word processing. Emphasis will be placed on the development of
skills in critical analysis for instructional improvement. 20 hours of
field experience is required for this course. During field experiences,
teacher candidates will use a research approach to focus on assisting
middle and/or high school student(s) improve their literacy skills in
the teacher candidate’s chosen content areas.

EDUC-549—Applied Measurement Techniques	
Three Credit Hours
Students will examine and utilize tests and other evaluation techniques
in counseling, in educational planning, in curriculum assessment, and
in school-wide testing programs. Controversial issues in measurement
will be appraised in the context of basic principles and actual use.

EDUC-550—Career Counseling and Development
Three Credit Hours
Students will learn foundational career development theories, the
usefulness of career inventories, and the current trends in career
counseling for adults and school-age children. In addition, students
will practice and demonstrate competency in career counseling.
Prerequisite: EDUC-549 and EDUC-551

EDUC-551—Counseling Theories and Practice
Three Credit Hours
Overview of selected approaches to counseling theory and practice.
Prerequisite: EDUC-515

EDUC-552—Group Counseling	
Three Credit Hours
Overview of selected approaches to group guidance and counseling
theory and practice.
Prerequisite: EDUC-551 or EDUC-537 and EDUC-551

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�EDUC-561—Counseling Diverse Populations	

EDUC-587—Special Topics in Education	

Three Credit Hours
Designed to provide an overview of human behavior including
diversity and cultural pluralism. Multicultural theories and models
of counseling and consulting are presented and examined.

Three Credit Hours
A course designed for the intensive study of a current problem in
the field of education. The instructional design will emphasize field
research and applied practice. No more than 6 credit hours under
this listing can be credited toward a degree program.

EDUC-562—Legal &amp; Ethical Leadership Issues in Education 	
Three Credit Hours
This course examines goals and objectives of professional
organizations, codes of ethics, legal considerations, standards of
preparation, certification, licensing, role identity of counselors and
other personnel services specialists, and fee structures, and the impact
of fees on the counseling relationship.

EDUC-567—Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
Three Credit Hours
This course is a 3-hour, transcript course in abnormal behavior
and psychopathology of children, adolescents, and adults. The
course will focus on the etiology and morbidity of differing mental
disorders. Students will be introduced to the science and art of clinical
assessment as a foundation for the actual practice of assessment in
school and community mental health settings. Students will receive
practical training in the process of clinical assessment as associated
with the specific disorders, which will be focused on the use of
assessment techniques in a professionally and ethically responsible
manner. The informal and formal diagnostics taught in the course
will complement DSM-V-TR courses.

EDUC-568—DSM -V -TR
Three Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to provide master’s degree students with a
basic introduction to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders in relation to the psychology of deviant, or abnormal,
behavior. This course will explore the subject on a number of different
levels. Knowledge will be gained through: (a) an understanding of the
history and theories in the field through lecture, readings, the internet,
group discussions, and research; (b) an understanding of diagnoses in
the DSM-IV-TR; and (c) the application of this knowledge through
exercises, assignments, class participation, and videotaped role-plays.

EDUC-570—Developing Literacy Knowledge with At Risk Readers
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the nature, problems, and learning needs of at-risk readers,
the course provides participants with information and techniques
necessary for appropriate instructional decisions and actions.

EDUC-585—Independent Research	
Three Credit Hours
A supervised research project in an area related to the student’s
major would be completed. A formal presentation to a panel of three
faculties who evaluate the project will be required. With the approval
of major advisor and graduate dean, this course may be repeated once
for additional credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and submission of a research
prospectus.

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EDUC-588—Developing Literacy Skills Pre K-Grade 5	
Three Credit Hours
A foundational course designed to focus on developing literacy skills
from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The developmental process
of literacy growth along with techniques for teaching phonemic
awareness, word recognition, vocabulary, and comprehension skills
will be explored.

EDUC-589—Methods and Materials for Developing Literacy
Skills
Three Credit Hours
Specific methods of literacy instruction will be studied and
demonstrated along with analysis and evaluation of a wide variety of
materials used in literacy instruction.

EDUC-590—Literacy Assessment and Instruction	
Three Credit Hours
A course examining and providing practice with formal and informal
assessments used to target children’s literacy strengths and identify
areas needing improvement. Participants will assess one child and
plan corrective instruction based on the assessment results.
Prerequisite: EDUC-588 or EDUC-589

EDUC-591—Practicum in Literacy Education	
Three Credit Hours
A field-based course in which each candidate engages in the supervised
teaching of an individual student. Candidates synthesize the
knowledge they have gained in the program to demonstrate ability
to appropriately assess and instruct a student at that student’s level
of literacy instruction. A case study approach is used.
Prerequisite: EDUC-590. An application for practicum and
satisfactory score on Praxis II must be on file. Also, applicants must
have a cleared background check on file with the S.C. Department of
Education. Practicum applications are due the last Friday of January
for the Fall semester practicum.

EDUC-592— Teaching Reading and Writing in the Middle and
High School—Content Areas
Three Credit Hours
A course designed for the middle school and high school
teacher emphasizing pupil diagnosis followed by instructional
decision making directed toward a balanced teaching approach.
Candidates focus on literacy skills while teaching the subject
matter of the secondary content areas.
EDUC-594—Internship in Literacy Education
Three Credit Hours
A field-based course in which each candidate engages in the supervised
teaching of small groups of students. Candidates synthesize the
knowledge they have gained in the program to demonstrate ability to
appropriately assess and instruct a group of students at each student’s
level of literacy instruction.
Prerequisites: EDUC 591 and EDUC 512 or 549. An application for

�practicum and satisfactory score on Praxis II must be on file. Also,
applicants must have a cleared background check on file with the
S.C. Department of Education. Practicum applications are due the
last Friday of January for the Fall semester practicum.

EDUC-596—Analysis of Literacy Research	
Three Credit Hours
An in-depth analysis of significant literacy studies is provided. Analysis
is directed toward reviewing, exploring, and evaluating the research
techniques and findings.
Prerequisite: 12 Hours of Literacy Coursework

EDUC-597—Supervision of Student Teachers 	
Three Credit Hours
A course in supervision for master teachers, department heads,
and college teachers with supervisory responsibilities in teacher
education.

EDUC-598—Curriculum Project
Three Credit Hours
Coursework is designed as a capstone to the program in Curriculum
and Instruction. The student will be required to develop a curriculum
project ultimately to be implemented in the student’s classroom or
school. This written project will require a review of existing literature
and a presentation of the results to peers and professor.
Prerequisite: EDUC 531 or EDUC 532

EDUC-599—Supervision of School Literacy Programs
Three Credit Hours
A course designed primarily for principals, supervisors, and reading
consultants. Included is the study of the nature and functions of
supervision for literacy programs; supervisory techniques; the role of
the principal, supervisor, and reading consultant in the improvement
of instruction; administration of a literacy program; and other cognate
problems and issues.
Prerequisite: 12 Hours of Literacy Coursework

EDUC-600—Professional Negotiations	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework emphasizes knowledge and improvement in the various
education associations. The student will become acquainted with
forces and trends influencing collective negotiations; principles,
concepts, and theory relevant to negotiations; negotiation skills; and
relevant literature and research.

EDUC-601—Principles of School Law	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes constitutional, statutory, case, and common
law bases of school administration and the study of legal provisions
and principles relating to education with an emphasis on research
and analysis.

EDUC-603—School Plant Seminar	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the study of problems and policies of the school
plant, such as population studies, educational planning, school
building standards, materials and uses, rating, and public relations.
Discussion of innovative plans and construction as well as visits to
new schools will be made.

EDUC-605—Independent Study	
Three Credit Hours
This course will offer students an opportunity to acquire deeper
knowledge of thought and practice in the major field of emphasis.
Each student must develop a plan of independent study at the outset
and file the completed study at the end of the semester
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and Dean of School of
Education.

EDUC-606—The Superintendency and School Organization 	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework emphasizes the principles of central school administration
and the structural organization of public education and the
responsibilities and authority of school boards, superintendents, and
principals and the relationships between them.

EDUC-608—Literature for Children and Adolescents	
Three Credit Hours
A survey of literature for children. Appreciation and enjoyment
of noteworthy books including award winners and multicultural
literature will be the focus of instruction. The ability to effectively
use a variety of texts with children throughout the school program
will be emphasized.

EDUC-610—Seminar on School Improvement	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the process of designing, implementing, and
evaluating a school climate improvement program which includes
mutual efforts by staff and students to formulate and attain school
goals. Emphasis will be placed on effective school research.

EDUC-611—Staff Development and Evaluation
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses on designing staff development and evaluation
systems to enhance effectiveness of school personnel.

EDUC-612—Seminar in School Law	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework provides updates on legal issues and decisions related
to teaching and the administration of public schools including
current laws and regulations pertaining to public schools in South
Carolina.
Prerequisite: EDUC-601

EDUC-602—Staff Personnel Administration	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the study of personnel policies and practices
as they relate to recruitment, selection, orientation, employment,
promotion, evaluation, in-service development, dismissal, retirement,
and teacher-administrator relationships.

EDUC-613 —Foundations of American Higher Education

Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the historical, political,
sociological, and philosophical foundations of higher education.
Emphasis is on the complex relationship between society and
higher education. Issues regarding race, class, gender and culture
within the educational system are addressed in the context of
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�fostering educational opportunity and ameliorating inequalities.
A historical context also is established which allows for critical
examination of events, individuals, and ideas that have influenced
the development of higher education in the United States.
Through an integration of knowledge in the foundations of
education, the course prepares reflective decision makers who
can critically examine various schools of philosophical thought
and political issues related to higher education.
EDUC-614—Seminar in Educational Administration
Three Credit Hours
Coursework explores various theories and their impact on
administration and the organization. Emphasis will be placed on
behavioral science theories drawn from historical, philosophical,
and sociological works applied to the administrative process.

EDUC-616—Political Process of Public Education	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the study of the process by which education
public policy decisions are made, authority and responsibility, power
and influence, public policy, methods of determining power structure,
superintendency, and roles and tasks that includes attention to school
community relations.

EDUC-619—Assessment of School Programs	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework provides theoretical and applied analysis of the procedures
and techniques involved in designing and implementing evaluation
and assessment studies of total school programs. Attention will be
given to accreditation procedures, minimum standards, legislative
requirements, as well as the assessment of instructional outcomes.
EDUC-620—Systems Planning and Management for Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to apply systems theory to real educational
situations. Setting and implementing goals and objectives, using
various management techniques and tools, and then applying general
management principles and practices constitute the instructional
content.
EDUC-622—Critical Multicultural Issues in Higher Education
Three Credit Hours
A study of contemporary issues/trends internal and external to work
within higher education system, focusing on the status, programming
needs, and legal and ethical concerns of racial
minorities, persons with disabilities, different lifestyle orientations,
and adult learners on college/university campuses.
EDUC-624—Basic Counseling Skills
Three Credit Hours
Systematic development of basic counseling skills essential to enter
the counseling profession.
Prerequisite: EDUC-551 and/or faculty advisor approval.
EDUC-629—Practicum in School Counseling	
Three Credit Hours
Supervised counseling experience in which student serves as counselor
in school setting for a minimum of 100 clock hours.
Prerequisites: EDUC-624
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EDUC-632, 633—Internship: School Superintendency 	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework provides supervised field studies and experiences in
central office administration.
Prerequisite: Passing PRAXISII score results on file at The Citadel
and permission of advisor.
EDUC-634—Practicum in Student Affairs and College Counseling
Three Credit Hours
Supervised counseling experience in which the student serves as a
college counselor in a school setting for a minimum of 100 clock
hours.
Prerequisite: EDUC-624
EDUC-642—Coaching in Literacy Education
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the role of literacy coaching (K12). Students learn to provide support for teachers and the school
community as a whole. As part of this class, students will create a
professional development presentation and lead a teacher inquiry
group on a topic related to literacy. This course will include topics
related to modeling instruction, observing and providing feedback,
and creating a literacy plan for a classroom or school.
Prerequisite: 12 Hours of Literacy Coursework
EDUC-643—Action Research in Literacy Coaching
Three Credit Hours
In this course, students learn to improve literacy coaching through
action research. Participants identify an issue or problem related to
literacy instruction, propose a research plan, collect and analyze data,
and interpret and present the results in written and oral formats.
Through their own teacher research, participants are able to influence
classroom practice and improve the literacy instruction in schools.
Prerequisite: 12 Hours of Literacy Coursework
EDUC-650—Elementary School Counseling Internship I
Three Credit Hours
Supervised field experience of 300 clock hours in which student serves
as counselor in school setting.
Prerequisite: EDUC-629 &amp; permission of Advisor
EDUC-651—Secondary Counseling Internship I
Three Credit Hours
Supervised field experience of 300 clock hours in which student serves
as counselor in school setting.
Prerequisite: EDUC-629 &amp; permission of Advisor
EDUC-652—Elementary School Counseling Internship II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC-650 and permission from advisor. May be
taken concurrently with EDUC-650.
EDUC-653—Secondary School Counseling Internship II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC-651 and permission from advisor. May be
taken concurrently with EDUC-651.

�EDUC-655—Internship I in Student Affairs and College
Counseling
Three Credit Hours
This supervised experience includes the student serving as a
student affairs specialist in a higher education institutional setting
for a minimum of 300 clock hours. Prerequisite: Permission from a
faculty advisor.
EDUC-656—Internship II in Student Affairs and College
Counseling
Three Credit Hours
This supervised experience includes the student serving as a
student affairs specialist in a higher education institutional setting
for a minimum of 300 clock hours. Prerequisite: Permission from a
faculty advisor.
Prerequisite: Permission from a faculty advisor.
EDUC-661—Internship in Elementary Administration I
(fall/spring/summer)	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes supervised field studies and experiences in
elementary school administration.
Prerequisites: Passing PRAXIS II score results on file at the Citadel
Graduate College and permission of advisor.
EDUC-662—Internship in Elementary Administration II
(fall, spring, summer)
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes supervised field studies and experiences in
elementary administration.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of EDUC 661 and permission
of advisor.
EDUC-663—Internship Middle and High Administration I
(fall, spring, summer)
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes supervised field studies and experiences in
secondary school administration.
Prerequisites: Passing PRAXIS II score results on file at the Citadel
Graduate College and permission of advisor.
EDUC-664—Internship in Middle and High Administration II
(fall, spring, summer)	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes supervised field studies and experiences in
secondary school administration.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of EDUC-663 and permission
of advisor.

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�School of Humanities
		 &amp; Social Sciences
Master of Arts:
•	English
•	History
•	Psychology: Clinical
Counseling
•	Social Science
Specialist in Education:
•	School Psychology

�Master of Arts in English
Department of English, 843-953-5068
Dr. James M. Hutchisson, hutchissonj@citadel.edu

Mission
The Citadel and the College of Charleston offer a joint Master
of Arts degree in English. The 36 hour program, with a thesis
option, provides advanced course work in British literature,
American literature, English language, and composition and
rhetoric. The program is designed to attract qualified holders
of the baccalaureate degree, whether recent college graduates,
English teachers, or others interested in pursuing graduate studies
in English. A Joint Program Committee, comprised of faculty
members from each institution, oversees admissions, course
scheduling, comprehensive examinations, degree certification,
and other matters related to the management of the program.
Diplomas and other official documents indicate that the program
is a joint endeavor and include the names of both institutions.

Admissions Requirements
1.	 Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2.	 Submit to the CGC office official transcript(s) directly
from each institution of higher learning attended,
including documentation of graduation from a
regionally accredited four-year college or university. The
transcript(s) should be sent directly from the institutions
attended to the CGC office. Applicants are expected to
have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5 on a
4.0 scale and a 3.0 in the major.
3.	 Submit at least two signed letters of recommendation,
perferably from former professors. Each reference should
be as specific as possible in addressing the applicant’s
academic ability, motivation, and ability to complete a
graduate degree.
4.	 Submit a two-page statement about educational goals and
interest in a graduate program in English.
5.	 Submit a writing sample that demonstrates an ability to
perform literary analysis and conduct research. Typically
this requirement can be met by submitting a research
paper prepared for an advanced undergraduate English
course.
6.	 Submit an official copy of scores from the general test of
the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT). (Applicants who do not have
an undergraduate degree in English are also required
to take the GRE advanced test in literature.) The test
scores must date from the past five years. Applicants
are expected to have a composite GRE verbal and
quantitative score of at least 300 and a 4 on the writing

assessment section. Those taking the MAT should have a
score of at least 400.
7.	 An applicant who does not meet the minimum GPA
and/or test score expectations or who does not have
sufficient undergraduate background in English may be
allowed to pursue course work as a provisional student.
Upon completing nine semester hours with a minimum
GPA of 3.25 the student will be eligible for degree-seeking
status.
8. 	 A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as
proof of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South
Carolina.

Application Deadlines
The Joint Program Committee will consider completed
applications for the regular degree program on the following dates:
Fall: 	
May 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: April 1
Applications will be considered year round for non-degree
students.

Program Requirements
The Master of Arts is conferred upon those candidates who
successfully complete an approved program of study consisting of at
least 36 semester hours of graduate credit with a cumulative GPA of
3.0. Specific requirements are listed below:
Thesis Option:
•	 British Literature before 1800, 6 hours
•	 British Literature after 1800, 6 hours
•	 American Literature, 6 hours
•	 Seminar (English 700), 3 hours
•	 Electives, 12 hours
•	 Thesis and Oral Defense of Thesis, 6 hours
•	 Demonstration of competency in one foreign language
•	 Comprehensive Examination
Non-thesis Option:
Same as above, except that the thesis is omitted and the
number of elective hours is eighteen.
Notes:
•	 At least nine hours must be taken at each campus.
•	 English 700 satisfies the seminar requirement and may also
be used to satisfy a core requirement in British or American
literature, depending on the topic.
•	 Electives will normally be graduate courses in English.  
Other courses will be considered on a case-by-case basis by
the Joint Program Committee.
•	 No more than nine hours of English 698 (3), 699 (3), and
701 (6) in any combination may count toward the required
36 hours.
•	 Students may demonstrate their competency in a foreign
language by completing two years or their equivalent of
college-level study in a single foreign language with an
average grade of C or higher: or completing, with a grade
of B or higher, English 517: Old English Language. The
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�foreign language requirement must be met before a student
can take the comprehensive examination.
•	 The comprehensive examination is prepared and
administered by the Joint Program Committee and is taken
by all candidates after the completion of at least 27 hours
of coursework. Copies of all previous examinations are
available on the websites of both English departments.

Concentration in African American Literature
In 2004 an African American Literature Concentration was
added to the Master of Arts degree program. The fifteen hour (15)
concentration, with a thesis option, offers advanced course work in
African American literature, independent study courses for further
exploration into an African American literature topic, and cross
disciplinary opportunities with courses in other departments that
have a central concern with African American literature. Students
opting to add a concentration in African American literature must
meet the normal requirements for the M.A. In addition, they must
complete one of these two courses of study:
Standard Option:
•	 9 hours of African American literature (any combination
of 535, 570, 571, and 573)
•	 3 hours of study of an African American topic in another
discipline, as approved by the graduate director
•	 3 hours of study in an African American topic, such as
an independent study or internship, as approved by the
graduate director
Thesis Option:
•	 6 hours of African American literature (any combination
of 535, 570, 571, 572, and 573)
•	 3 hours of study of an African American topic in another
discipline, as approved by the graduate director
•	 6 hours of thesis on an African American topic
Notes:
•	 A student may substitute 3 hours of independent study on
an African-American topic (as approved by the graduate
director) for any 3 hours of coursework.
•	 Students taking this concentration may apply only one of
their African American literature courses to the six hour
American literature requirement of the M.A.

ENGL-502—Shakespeare	
Three Credit Hours
A comprehensive study of Shakespeare’s art, including an intensive
reading of several plays and appropriate attention to the primary
critical approaches.

ENGL-503—English Drama to 1642	
Three Credit Hours
A study of English drama from its origins in the Middle Ages,
through the predecessors and contemporaries of Shakespeare, and
on to the closing of the theatres in 1642.

ENGL-504—Poetry and Prose of the English Renaissance	
Three Credit Hours
Non-dramatic poetry and prose of the sixteenth and early
seventeenth centuries, with emphasis on the major authors
(Spenser, Sidney, Marlowe, Jonson, Donne, and Herbert) and on
the major literary types.

ENGL-505—Milton	
Three Credit Hours
A study of the major poetry, selected prose, and selected minor
poems with emphasis on Paradise Lost.

ENGL-506—Restoration and Eighteenth Century Drama	
Three Credit Hours
A study of such important dramatists of the period as Otway,
Etherege, Wycherley, Dryden, Congreve, Vanbrugh, Farquhar,
Goldsmith, and Sheridan.

ENGL-507—Poetry and Prose of the Restoration and
Eighteenth Century
Three Credit Hours
A study of Dryden, Swift, Pope, Johnson, Blake, and other
important poets and prose writers of the period.

ENGL-509—Romantic Literature	
Three Credit Hours
A study of Romantic writings of the early nineteenth century, with
special emphasis on Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, and
Keats.

ENGL-510—Victorian Literature	

Course Descriptions
ENGL-500—Old and Middle English Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of Beowulf, other Old English poems, and Old English
prose in translation; includes such Middle English works as Sir
Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, Piers Plowman, the Ancrene Riwle,
The Owl and the Nightingale, and other romances, lyrics, and drama.
(Chaucer is excluded.)

ENGL-501—Chaucer	
Three Credit Hours
A study of Chaucer’s language, art, and cultural milieu through the
reading of Troilus and Criseyde, the Canterbury Tales, and many of
the shorter works.
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Three Credit Hours
A study of English literature from 1832 to 1900 in major writers
such as Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, Carlyle, Swinburne, and
Rosetti.

ENGL-512—Literature of the U.S. South	
Three Credit Hours
A study of selected texts, both canonical and lesser-known, by and
about residents of the U.S. South. The course will emphasize
works produced since 1900 and will explore some of the recurring
themes often associated with the region: race, class, family, and
place; land, labor, and the pastoral ideal; nostalgia, history, and the
global South.

�ENGL-516—Continental Literature	

ENGL-528—American Fiction: 1900 to 1945	

Three Credit Hours
A study of European literature in translation since the Renaissance,
including works by such authors as Cervantes, Moliere, Racine,
Goethe, Stendhal, Balzac, Tolstoy, Dostoyevski, and important
writers of the twentieth century.

Three Credit Hours
A study of the novels and short stories of major American writers
of the early twentieth century, including such figures as Fitzgerald,
Hemingway, Faulkner, and Stein.

ENGL-529—American Fiction: 1945 to the Present	
ENGL-517, 518—Special Topics in Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of a special author, period, topic, or problem in literature
which is outside the routine offerings of the department. The
subject for each course will be announced.

ENGL-520—A Survey of World Literature I	
Three Credit Hours
Masterpieces of world literature in translation from the beginnings
to around 1650 with special attention to the philosophical content
and the development of literary forms.

ENGL-521—A Survey of World Literature II	
Three Credit Hours
Masterpieces of world literature in translation from around 1650 to
the present time with special attention to the philosophical content
and the development of literary forms.

ENGL-522—Colonial and Revolutionary American Literature
Three Credit Hours
A detailed study of major American writers from the earliest
settlers through the end of the eighteenth century.

ENGL-523—Nineteenth Century American Literature I—
Romanticism

Three Credit Hours
A study of the significant American novels and short fiction
published since World War II.

ENGL-530—Special Topics in The Humanities	
Three Credit Hours
A study of special areas of the humanities or related areas which
are outside the normal course offerings of the English Department.
The subject for each course will be announced.

ENGL-531—British Poetry: 1900 to Present	
Three Credit Hours
A study of the poetry of major twentieth-century British authors
such as Auden, Yeats, Thomas, and Hardy.

ENGL-532—American Poetry: 1900 to Present	
Three Credit Hours
A study of the poetry of major twentieth-century American authors
such as Eliot, Pound, Stevens, Williams, and Frost.

ENGL-533—British Drama: 1900 to Present	
Three Credit Hours
A study of the work of major twentieth-century British dramatists
such as Shaw, Pinter, Stoppard, and Beckett.

Three Credit Hours
A study of major figures of the American Romantic period
(approximately 1830-1860), including Emerson, Thoreau, Poe,
Hawthorne, and Melville.

ENGL-534—American Drama: 1900 to Present	

ENGL-524—Nineteenth Century American Literature II—
Realism

ENGL-535—African American Literature	

Three Credit Hours
A study of major figures of the American Realistic period
(approximately 1860-1900), including Whitman, Dickinson, James,
Twain, and Crane.

ENGL-525—Eighteenth Century British Novel	
Three Credit Hours
A study of the origins of the British novel, including such figures as
Fielding, Richardson, and Defoe.

Three Credit Hours
A study of the work of major twentieth-century American
dramatists such as O’Neill, Williams, Miller, and Albee.

Three Credit Hours
A study of African American literature from the early days of
slavery, to the struggle for emancipation, to the twentieth-century
Harlem Renaissance and civil rights movement. Readings will cover
poetry, fiction, and drama, as well as autobiographies and cultural
commentaries.

ENGL-537— Contemporary British Fiction
Three Credit Hours

A study of the novels and short stories of major contemporary
British writers.

ENGL-526—Victorian Novel	
Three Credit Hours
A study of major British novelists of the late nineteenth century,
including Dickens, Eliot, and Hardy.

ENGL-527—British Fiction: 1900 to 1945	

ENGL-550, 551—Special Topics in Composition or Language	
One - Three Credit Hours
A study of a special author, period, topic, or problem in
composition or language which is outside the routine offerings of
the department. The subject for each course will be announced.

Three Credit Hours
A study of the novels and short stories of major 20th- century
British writers up to 1945, including such figures as Conrad,
Lawrence, Forster, Woolf, and Joyce.
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�ENGL-552—Adolescent Literature	

ENGL-562—Workshop in Advanced Composition	

Three Credit Hours
A study of literature for the adolescent, including methods of
introducing the major literary genres to the secondary school
student. Note: For students in the M.A.T in English program only.

Three Credit Hours
The study, discussion, and practice of advanced composition
techniques; including the use of computer technology for print
documents, audio-visual presentations, and web applications.

ENGL-553—Modern English Grammar	

ENGL-563—Creative Writing—Fiction	

Three Credit Hours
An intensive study of the syntax of present day English. The course
also includes a review of traditional grammar, focusing primarily
on the parts of speech. Special attention is given to linguistic
theory, particularly regarding the acquisition of language.

ENGL-570—Topics in African American Literary Genres	

ENGL-554—History of the English Language	
Three Credit Hours
A historical survey of the syntactic and phonological features of
Old, Middle, Early Modern, and present day English. Special
attention is given to the varieties of American English, particularly
African American Vernacular English.

ENGL-555—Literary Criticism	
Three Credit Hours
A study of the major literary theories from ancient Greece to the
present and practical application of the theories to particular works
of literature. Special attention is given to semiotic theory as it
relates to the influence of language and visual images on thinking,
composing, and action.

ENGL-556—Theory and Practice of Teaching Composition
Three Credit Hours
A study of traditional and contemporary theories of the
composition process and applications of those theories to teaching
composition.

ENGL-557—Creative Writing—Poetry	
Three Credit Hours
Class discussion of student writing using twentieth-century poems
as models.

ENGL-558—Technical and Professional Writing	
Three Credit Hours
Principles and practice of technical communication as applied
to reports, technical papers, oral presentations, and business
communications.

ENGL-559—History and Theory of Rhetoric	

Three Credit Hours
Class discussion of student writing using twentieth-century fictional
works as models.

Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular genre of African American literature, suchas
drama, novels, or poetry. Topics will vary according to instructors.

ENGL-571—Topics in African American Literary Periods	
Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular period of African American literature, such as
the Harlem Renaissance. Topics will vary according to instructors.

ENGL-572—Topics in Major African American Writers	
Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular African American writer, such as Langston Hughes
or Toni Morrison. Topics will vary according to instructors.

ENGL-573—Special Topics in African American Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of a specific topic in African American literature that is not
a genre, period, or individual writer. Topics will vary according to
instructor.

ENGL-595—Methods and Materials for English Language Arts
Three Credit Hours
This course exposes students to theories and practices of teaching
English (to include reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing
and thinking) in grades 9-12, including preparation for reflective
practice and classroom-based teacher research. In-class instruction
is augmented by field experiences that expose students to the
professionalism of practicing ELA teachers and the realities of working
with a diverse population of students. This course is intended to
prepare candidates for a teaching internship. Prerequisites: EDUC501 and EDUC-592.
Note: For students in the M.A.T. in English program only.

ENGL-650—Literary Research	

Three Credit Hours
A study of language as a means of winning the assent, sympathy,
or cooperation of an audience. Includes contemporary rhetorical
theory and its development from classical rhetoric.

Three Credit Hours
Study of textual bibliography, research methods and resources, and
methods of presenting research.

ENGL-560—Film Studies	

Three Credit Hours
Individual study of a given topic following a syllabus of readings,
papers, and other assignments prescribed by a faculty member
serving as director.

Three Credit Hours
A study of films from a variety of nations and filmmakers.
Attention is given to how techniques of filmmaking such as
mise en scène, montage, and lighting communicate a filmmaker’s
construction of meaning. In some cases, comparisons may also
be made between films and their written sources to demonstrate
differing approaches to conveying comparable meaning.
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ENGL-698—Tutorial	

ENGL-699—Independent Study	
Three Credit Hours
Individual study of an agreed-upon topic under the direction
of a faculty member but following a course of reading and

�other requirements proposed by the student and established by
negotiation with the director.

ENGL-700—Seminar	
Three Credit Hours
Individual research into a scholarly or critical problem in literature,
composition, or language. Progress, methods, and results will be
shared with the class by presentation and discussion will lead to the
preparation of a single long paper.

ENGL-701—Thesis	
Six Credit Hours
Completion of a formal master’s thesis under faculty direction.

ENGL-702—Internship	
Three Credit Hours
A supervised field experience in which the student observes and
participates in a professional occupation related to the English degree.
The internship will consist of 300 hours of work and the completion
of a formal report. Permission of the graduate director required.
Graded on a pass/fail basis.

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�these requirements may be allowed to pursue course work
as a provisional student only upon application to the Joint
Program Committee. Upon completion of nine semester
hours, with no more than three hours in independent
study (HIST-770) and a minimum GPA of 3.25, the student
may be admitted unconditionally. The student must make
this request in writing to the Joint Program Committee.
There is no guarantee that courses taken in a non-degree
status will be credited towards a degree once a student
gains provisional or regular admission. Coursework taken
to meet admission prerequisites will not count towards
degree requirements.
7.	 The Admissions Committee will consider complete 		
applications for the program on the following dates:
•	 March 1st for the summer or fall semester
•	 October 1st for the spring term
8. 	 A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as 		
	
proof of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South 		
	Carolina.

Master of Arts in History
Department of History, 843-953-5073
Dr. Joelle Neulander, Director
neulanderj1@citadel.edu
Mission Statement

	

The Citadel and the College of Charleston offer a joint Master of Arts
Degree in History, providing each student with advanced specialized
work in one of the following areas: United States history, European
history, and Asian/African/Latin American history. The program has
a special emphasis on the history of the American South, the South
Carolina Lowcountry, and the Atlantic World. The program serves
the needs of those interested in pursuing graduate studies in history.
Teachers who complete the program have a greater command of the
literature of a particular field. Others are prepared to do doctoral work
or pursue other advanced degrees, enter the field of public history, or
seek employment opportunities which require advanced training in
the humanities. The management of the program is vested in a Joint
Program Committee composed of representatives of the two history
departments. The directorship rotates between the two institutions.
Diplomas and other documents will indicate that the program is a
joint endeavor and will include the names of both institutions.

Admission Requirements
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Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room
101.
Submit one official copy of a transcript directly from
each institution of higher learning attended, including
documentation of graduation from a regionally accredited
four-year college or university.
Submit three signed letters of recommendation, normally
from former professors. Each reference should be as
specific as possible in analyzing the applicant’s potential
for success in the program. References should address the
student’s ability to design, conduct, and present research
without direct supervision, the ability to analyze complex
data and issues, and the ability to write effectively.
Submit evidence of ability to conduct research and present
findings. A term paper, honors thesis, or critical essay
from a graduate or upper-level course taken in college will
suffice. The evidence of writing should reflect the ability
to conceptualize a research theme, conduct research to
support an argument, and reach a justified conclusion.
The paper should demonstrate an ability to handle
documentation of evidence.
Submit an official copy of test scores of the Graduate
Record Examination or Miller Analogies Test. Tests must
have been taken within last five years. Applicants are
expected to have a composite GRE verbal and quantitative
score exceeding 300 (or MAT score of 410).
Applicants are expected to have a cumulative undergraduate
GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and a 3.0 in the major. They
are also expected to have 15 hours of history course work
beyond the initial survey. An applicant who fails to meet

	

Program Requirements
In consultation with an advisor, each degree candidate will develop a
plan of study which includes course work at both institutions. The plan
of study must be submitted to the Program Director upon completion
of the first six hours or the first semester of graduate work.
In addition to lectures and examinations, graduate courses demand
wide reading, thorough research, and advanced historical writing. Only
graduate students admitted to the M.A. program will be automatically
enrolled, but non-degree students and exceptional undergraduates—
upper division majors in history and related disciplines—may be
enrolled in 500-level courses. For this, however, they will need
permission from the instructor and are expected to have a minimum
GPA of 3.4 in history courses. No more than two 500-level courses
may be taken by an undergraduate. 600- and 700-level courses are for
M.A. program students exclusively. Work expected of juniors and
seniors will not be as great as that expected of the graduate students.
The qualitative expectations remain the same for all students.

Required Program
The Master of Arts in History is conferred upon those candidates who
successfully complete an approved program of study consisting of a
minimum of 33 semester hours of graduate credit with a cumulative
GPA of 3.0. The distribution of courses follows this general scheme:
	
Major concentration: 18 hours
	
Minor concentration: 6 hours
	
Historiography: 3 hours
	
Third concentration: 3 hours*
	
Electives: 3 hours**	
The program offers two tracks, according to students’ career goals.
1.	 Thesis track students must take HIST-801, HIST-802 and
successfully defend their thesis. (These courses count towards
the 18 hours in the major concentration.)
2.	 Non-thesis track students must take two research seminars,
preferably within their area of concentration, and a
comprehensive exam in their major field.	
*All students must take at least three hours in each concentration

�offered by the program (US, Europe, World).
**In history or a related discipline in the humanities or social sciences.
Students must obtain prior approval from their campus program
director to take a non-history elective. A specific number of courses
must be distributed between both institutions.
All students are encouraged to attain proficiency in a foreign language.
There is no formal requirement for all students in the program
to demonstrate language proficiency at a certain level. However,
depending upon the program, a candidate may be required by the
advisor to demonstrate mastery of an appropriate foreign language,
indicated by the satisfactory use of source material or literature in the
relevant foreign language in seminar or research work.

Concentration in African American Studies
Students who elect this option must meet all the normal requirements
by the master’s degree. In addition, they must complete one of the two
courses of study below and all courses must meet the approval of the
graduate program director.
	

Thesis Option:
•	 6 hours in African American oriented history
•	 3 approved hours in another discipline
•	 6 hours in an African American oriented thesis

	

Non-Thesis Option:
•	 9 hours in African American oriented history
•	 3 approved hours in another discipline
•	 3 hours in African American oriented independent study or
similar (i.e., research seminar)

Three hours of independent study on an African American topic may
be included as part of the nine hours of course work.

Course Descriptions
(Non-degree, MAT, and exceptional undergraduate students may enroll
in 500 level courses only, space permitting.)

HIST-502—Colonial America and the American Revolution to
1789	               
Three Credit Hours
The motives of colonization; the evolution of self-government;
the extension of the frontier; economic, social, and religious life;
imperial rivalries; the causes of the Revolution; the War for American
Independence; problems of the Confederation; and the establishment
of the Federal Union.

HIST-503—The Jeffersonian and Nationalist Period	
Three Credit Hours
A study of American history, 1800-1850, with an emphasis on the clash
of Federalist and Jeffersonian principles; emerging political and cultural
nationalism; the war of 1812; the influence of Jacksonian Democracy
on political, social, and economic life; growing sectionalism and the
Mexican War.

HIST-504—Civil War and Reconstruction		
Three Credit Hours
The political, economic, diplomatic, and military history of the
United States, 1850-1877, emphasizing the forces that tend to bind
or disrupt the Union and including a detailed account of the war
and its consequences.

HIST-506—The U.S. in the Twentieth Century            
Three Credit Hours
A study of the efforts to fulfill the democratic vision in the era of
wars and depressions, accelerating technological innovation, material
progress, and cultural change.

HIST-521—The American South                          
Three Credit Hours
The political, social, and economic development of the South from
the 1820s to the present with an emphasis on the region within the
national context as one of both change and continuity.

HIST-522—South Carolina History                        
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the political, economic, social, and intellectual
development of South Carolina from its discovery to the present,
with emphasis on the relation of the state to the South and to the
nation.

HIST-523—Afro-American History                      
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the history of black Americans in the United
States, with emphasis on the social forces underlying transition from
West Africa to the New World, from slavery to freedom, and from
rural to urban life. Topics to be discussed include the Atlantic slave
trade, American slave societies, maroon communities, free blacks
in the antebellum United States, Reconstruction and free labor,
colonization, emigration, and urban migration.

HIST-532—Ancient Greece                            
Three Credit Hours
Greek civilization from its beginning to Alexander the Great. Emphasis
on political, economic, social, and intellectual movements.
.

HIST-533—Ancient Rome                              
Three Credit Hours
Roman history from its beginning until the Age of Constantine.
Emphasis on political and social developments in the Republic and
the early empire.

HIST-535—Medieval Europe                            
Three Credit Hours
European social, political, economic, and religious institutions and
cultural and intellectual phenomena in the light of the changing
historical environment from the end of the Ancient World to the
Renaissance.

HIST-537—Renaissance and Reformation                 
Three Credit Hours
The Renaissance as a European-wide movement emanating from the
Italian peninsula; the crisis of the church medieval and the rise of
the Renaissance papacy; Humanism, with special emphasis on the
great painters, architects, and sculptors such as Giotto, Brunelleschi,
Donatello, Botticelli, da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo; the
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�Renaissance city-states, Machiavelli, and the Renaissance monarchies
of France, England, Spain, and the Holy Roman Empire; the
continuing crisis of the church medieval and the religious upheavals
of Protestantism; the work of Luther, Calvin, Zwingli, and the
Anabaptists; the Catholic Reformation.

HIST-541—Enlightenment and French Revolution            
Three Credit Hours
The major social, political, and cultural changes in Europe from
the death of Louis XIV to the fall of Napoleon. Topics include the
intellectual history of the Enlightenment; the causes of the Revolution;
the development of radical ideologies; social and political instability;
the French impact on Europe; and the achievements of Napoleon as
civil administrator, military strategist, and commander.

HIST-542—Nineteenth-Century Europe                    

HIST-572—Precolonial Africa                          
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the precolonial history of sub-Saharan Africa.
Special attention will be focused on the growth of Islam in West
Africa, the East African city-states and kingdoms, and the upheaval
in nineteenth-century southern Africa. African slavery and the slavetrade will also be considered.

HIST-573—Modern Africa                            
Three Credit Hours
A history of the development of Africa during the modern period,
including European penetration, the Colonial era, African resistance
and independence, and contemporary issues.

HIST-577—Modern Middle East                         

Three Credit Hours
Europe from Waterloo to Sarajevo; political reaction and reform; the
Industrial Revolution with its economic, social, and political effects;
nationalism and the renewed interest in imperialism; other factors in
international rivalries and the coming of World War I.

Three Credit Hours
Tradition, modernization, and change in the contemporary Islamic
World. The impact of nationalism, secularism, and westernization in
the Middle East, from the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire and
the emergence of successor states to the Arab-Israeli conflict, the oil
crisis, and Great Power confrontation.

HIST-543—Twentieth-Century Europe                    

HIST-582—China to 1800                              

Three Credit Hours
An examination of the origins and consequences of two World Wars
on the major European states; the political, social, and economic
development of those states and their relative positions today.

 Three Credit Hours
A survey of traditional Chinese history from earliest times to 1800.
Emphasis is placed upon intellectual development against the
background of social, political, and economic transformations.

HIST-545—History of Modern Russia                    

HIST-583—Modern China                              

Three Credit Hours
History of the development of Tsarist absolutism under the Romanov
dynasty and of the religious, social, and economic institutions of the
Tsarist state. Intensive treatment of the 1917 Revolution; the rise and
fall of the Soviet empire.

Three Credit Hours
A study of Chinese history from 1800 to the present, emphasizing
the transformation of the Confucian universal empire into a modern
national state. The course will focus on the problems of imperialism,
nationalism, revolution, the rise of communism, the proletarian
Cultural Revolution, and the Four Modernizations in post-Mao
China.

HIST-551—Women in the Western World                  
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the ideas, institutions, and events in Western
Civilization which specifically affected women. Lectures and
readings will be organized topically rather than geographically or
chronologically. Areas to be examined include religion, education, sex
and marriage, the family, work, feminist and suffragist movements.

HIST-586—Japan to 1800                               
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the political, economic, and cultural development of
Japan from earliest times to 1800, with emphasis on the borrowing
and adaptation of Chinese culture and the development of a unique
Japanese civilization.

HIST-562—Colonial Latin America                        
Three Credit Hours
A survey of Spanish and Portuguese colonial America to 1825. Topics
include native populations on the eve of conquest; exploration and
conquest by Europeans; the development of multiracial societies; the
colonial economies; the institutions of Ibero-American empires; the
social, economic, and intellectual roots of revolution; independence
movements.

HIST-587—Modern Japan                            

HIST-563—Modern Latin America                       

*HIST-590—Special Topics in U.S. History	

Three Credit Hours
A survey of Spanish and Portuguese America since the wars for
independence. Topics include the aftermath of the independence
movements, incorporation into the international economy, changing
social organization, race relations, the search for political stability,
the role of the military, 20th century revolutionary movements,
intellectual currents.

Three Credit Hours
Examples include Turning Points in American History, the Progressive
Era, the Social and Cultural Transformation of the 1920s, etc.

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Three Credit Hours
A study of modern Japanese history from 1800 to the present,
with emphasis on the creation of the modern state, the impact of
Western civilization on Japanese culture, Japan’s experience with
liberalism and militarism, with Japanese imperialism, and the postwar
transformation.

*HIST-591—Special Topics in European History	
Three Credit Hours
Examples include Georgian Britain, Edwardian Britain, the European
Left and Labor, etc.

�*HIST-592—Special Topics in Latin American Asian/African
History	
Three Credit Hours
A course that concentrates upon an important historical period or
topic within one of four principal regions: Latin America and the
Caribbean, Asia, Africa, or the Middle East.

HIST-710—Research Seminar in U.S. History               
Three Credit Hours
A topical seminar that focuses on a central historical problem with a
major research paper required. Primary sources are utilized whenever
possible.

HIST-720—Research Seminar in Lowcountry Studies     
Three Credit Hours
Examples include World War I, the Vietnam War, Diplomacy of the
American Civil War, etc.

Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary seminar designed to acquaint students with the
historical methods necessary to pursue successfully a research topic.
This will entail an introduction to primary sources.

HIST-610—Special Topics in U.S. History                

HIST-740—Research Seminar in European History          

*HIST-593—Special Topics in Peace, War, and Diplomacy	

Three Credit Hours
Examples include the Depression and New Deal; Business, Labor and
Economic History; Social and Cultural History.

Three Credit Hours
A topical seminar focused upon a central historical problem with a
major research paper required.

HIST-620—Special Topics in Lowcountry Studies      

HIST-760—Research Seminar in Asian/ African/Latin American History

Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary course organized around a specific topic
(e.g., Education, the Environment of the Lowcountry, Plantation
Culture, Gullah, the Caribbean Origins of the Lowcountry). This
interdisciplinary course will allow a student to explore an area of
specific interest.

HIST-630—Special Topics in Peace, War, and Diplomacy
Three Credit Hours
Examples include The Diplomacy of the American Revolution,
Disarmament during the 1920s, etc. This course may be offered as
HIST 660 (3) for topics in European history and as HIST 680 (3) for
topics in Asian, African, or Latin American history.

HIST-640—Special Topics in European History            
Three Credit Hours
Examples include Social and Cultural History, the Scientific
Revolution, the Age of Louis XIV, etc.

HIST-650—Special Topics in British History               
Three Credit Hours
Examples include The English Reformation, the English Civil War,
the Victorian Age, etc.

HIST-670—Special Topics in Asian/African/ Latin American
History
Three Credit Hours
A course that concentrates upon an important historical period or
topic within one of four principal regions: Latin America and the
Caribbean, Asia, Africa, or the Middle East.

HIST-691—Historiography                            
Three Credit Hours
The core course. Examines various methods of gathering historical
data and issues of conceptualization and interpretation. The course
thus seeks to develop in students critical awareness and expertise
based on familiarity with a variety of historical techniques, methods,
and concepts.

Three Credit Hours
A topical seminar focused upon a central historical problem within
one of four principal regions: Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia,
Africa, or the Middle East. A major research paper will be required.

HIST-770—Independent Study in History                 
Three Credit Hours
Repeatable once.

HIST-801-802—Master’s Thesis                  	
Six Credit Hours
*These 500-level special topics courses are designed primarily for
the brief summer terms each with an enrollment of up to twenty
(20) students. Lectures are accompanied by some discussion of the
readings, and usually a short paper of 10 to 15 pages is required.
In contrast, the comparable 600-level special topics courses (i.e.,
HIST-610, 630, 640, and 670) are restricted to fifteen (15) M.A.
students and normally are conducted as seminars with discussions
of assigned readings in the scholarly literature. Emphasis is placed
upon the analysis and synthesis of diverse historical materials, and
a longer research paper of 20 to 25 pages is required on a suitable
topic in the historiography of the field. In general, these distinctions
in size, methodology, and assignments apply to all 500 and 600-level
courses.

Courses for the MAT Degree
HIST-560—History of the Non-Western World
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the histories of East Asia, Meso-America,
the Middle East, South Asia, and Sub-Sahara Africa. It examines the development of each area’s political, social, and cultural
traditions and institutions. Close attention is devoted to social
values, reilgious beliefts, and cultural practices. Particular emphasis is given to how contact with the West irrevocably altered
each region. (This course does not count towards the requirements for the MA in History.)
  
HIST-594—Historiography for Social Studies Teachers
Three Credit Hours
Designed for social studies and history teachers in the
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�secondary and middle schools, this course seeks to familiarize
students with the history of historical writing and the tools of
a practicing historian. The course will examine the various
methods of gathering historical data and conceptualizing and
interpreting historical information. (This course does not
count towards the requirements for the MA in History.)
HIST-692—Teaching of History and Social Sciences      
Three Credit Hours
Organization, methods, and procedures for teaching history and the
social studies in the secondary and middle schools.

Department of Psychology
Graduate Programs
The Department of Psychology offers two graduate psychology
programs, one in Clinical Counseling (M.A. only) and the other in
School Psychology (M..A. and Ed.S.). The two programs share 24
credit hours. These courses reflect the Department’s recognition that
all branches of psychology revolve around a common knowledge base
with specializations being an extension beyond that base.
The Department of Psychology espouses a philosophical perspective
of training and practice that stresses an empirical and applied
approach to addressing psychosocial problems of clients. Most
faculty members are engaged in clinical practice, research efforts,
or both. Faculty members’ activities are guided by a scientistpractitioner model, which emphasizes a scholarly approach to
applications of psychology.
The Clinical Counseling program offers graduate education at the
master’s degree level for those interested in becoming professional
counselors in community agencies, including college counseling
centers, hospitals, mental health, and social services agencies. The
program is accredited by the State Department of Education in
South Carolina and the Masters in Psychology and Counseling
Accreditation Council (MPCAC), and it is a member of the
Council of Applied Masters Programs in Psychology (CAMPP).
Students enrolled in the Clinical Counseling program work to
achieve a Master of Arts in Psychology degree by completing a total
of 54 credit hours. The program includes 30 credit hours of core
courses, 12 hours of advanced courses, 3 hours of electives, and 9
hours of field work. Field work is completed in agencies throughout
the tri-county area and involves a 150-hour practicum and 600-hour
internship. Students completing the Clinical Counseling program
meet the educational requirements for licensure as Professional
Counselors in South Carolina.
The School Psychology program is built around the model of
the data-based problem-solver at the individual, organizational,
and systems levels in schools, with an emphasis on the efficacy of
outcomes for clients served. The program involves 75-semester
hours of credit, and it leads to the Education Specialist (Ed.S.)
degree and certification as a “School Psychologist II” in South
Carolina and National Certification as a School Psychologist. The
School Psychology program is fully accredited by the National
Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Students can apply for
the award of a Master of Arts in Psychology degree after completing
39 semester hours from the School Psychology Program of Studies
and receiving the approval of the Director of the School Psychology
program and the Head of the Department of Psychology. PSYC599, Thesis, MUST be completed as part of those 39 hours. It
should be noted that students are not eligible for certification as a
school psychologist at the Masters level (i.e., this is not a terminal
degree). Information regarding both of these programs can be found
on The Citadel’s Psychology Department website at
www.citadel.edu/psychology/graduate.html.

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�Master of Arts in Psychology:
Clinical Counseling
Department of Psychology, 843-953-5320
Dr. William G. Johnson
will.johnson@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of the Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical
Counseling program at The Citadel is to prepare students to
become scholarly practitioners of psychosocial counseling in
community agencies, including college counseling centers,
hospitals, mental health centers, and social services agencies.
The program emphasizes the application of theories of human
development, psychopathology, and behavior change to
psychosocial problems of a diverse population of individuals
and families seeking mental health services in the community.
The program’s model blends didactic and experiential training
to facilitate students’ ability to utilize an empirical approach to
assessment, goal development, intervention, and evaluation of
services for a wide range of individuals and families experiencing
a variety of psychosocial difficulties. It is the expectation of the
program that students will be trained to be competent and ethical
professional service providers who will apply a scholarly perspective
as well as compassion and caring to their work.

Admission Requirements
Admission to the Clinical Counseling Program is based on a
competitive review of all application materials.
1.	 Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101
2.	 An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college or university. Minimum
requirements for consideration include an overall
undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (or graduate grade
point average of 3.0) and 12 credit hours in psychology. A
score of 600 on the GRE Subject Examination in Psychology
is acceptable in lieu of the credit hour requirement;
3.	 The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score of 297
(minimum of 150 on the verbal reasoning and 141 on the
quantitative reasoning section) or a score of 410 or higher
on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). Current within five
years of application;
4.	 A completed admissions questionnaire; which can be found
at http://www.citadel.edu/root/graduatecollege-forms
5.	 Two signed letters of reference.
6. 	 A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as
proof of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South
Carolina.
Students requesting a transfer from another Master’s program

must provide documentation of a GRE or MAT score (copies are
acceptable) in order to complete requirements for application to
the program.
Application materials can be requested from The Citadel Graduate
College, The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina 29409: (843)
953-5089 or online at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege.
All application requirements must be met and materials submitted
to The Citadel Graduate College by March 15 to be considered for
fall admission in the Clinical Counseling Program.

Program Requirements
The Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical Counseling curriculum
provides instruction in the theory and practice of counseling from
a psychological perspective. The curriculum consists of a total of 54
credit hours, including 30 credit hours of core courses, 12 hours
of advanced courses, 3 hour elective, and 9 hours of fieldwork.
Fieldwork is completed in agencies throughout the tri-county
area and involves a 150-hour practicum and 600-hour internship.
Students who successfully complete this program (and take Career
Counseling as one of their elective courses) meet the educational
requirements for professional licensure as a Professional Counselor
in South Carolina. The program addresses the development of
counseling skills in a variety of treatment modalities, including
individual, family and group. While some graduates have sought
and gained admission to doctoral programs, the program is
designed as a terminal masters degree program. The program is a
member of the Council of Applied Master’s Programs in Psychology
and is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling
Accreditation Council. Students must abide by the Ethical
Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct of the American
Psychological Association throughout their enrollment.
The M.A. degree will be conferred on students who have successfully
completed the requirements of the program with a minimum GPA
of 3.0. All students must successfully complete a comprehensive
examination after completing their ten core courses (see below) and
must complete a written and oral presentation of a case study for
a panel of faculty members as part of the internship requirement
in order to complete the program. Students must complete all
course requirements within a 5-year period from the date of initial
enrollment. No more than 8 hours of graduate credit taken as nondegree-seeking student will be applied toward program requirements.
Registration for psychology courses as a non-degree seeking student
is available no sooner than one week prior to the start of classes each
term. The only exception to this is PSYC 500, registration may occur
at any time.

Required Program for Clinical Counseling
Students
Core Courses
Course	
PSYC-500	
PSYC-501	
		
PSYC-507	
		
PSYC-508	
PSYC-514	

Credit
Human Growth and Development, 3 hours
Principles of Cognitive and Behavioral Change,
3 hours
General Psychopathology: Assessment and
Differential Diagnosis, 3 hours
Counseling and Personality Theories, 3 hours
Ethics and Mental Health Law, 3 hours
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�PSYC-523	
PSYC-526	
PSYC-549	
PSYC-553	
PSYC-561	

Statistics and Research Design, 3 hours
Clinical Counseling: Basic, 3 hours
Foundations of Psychometrics, 3 hours
Introduction to Family Dynamics, 3 hours
Cultural Issues in Psychological Practice, 3 hours

Students completing the Clinical Counseling curriculum must
complete a comprehensive examination successfully to be
permitted to take the following Advanced Courses:

Advanced Courses
Course	
PSYC-611	
Counseling,
		
PSYC-629	

Credit
Clinical and Professional Issues in

PSYC-643	
		
PSYC-644	
PSYC-645	
PSYC-651	
PSYC-652	

Contemporary Psychological Assessment and .
Psychotherapy, 3 hours
Clinical Counseling: Advanced, 3 hours
Clinical Counseling: Group, 3 hours
Internship I, 3 hours
Internship II, 3 hours

Electives:
PSYC-555	
		
PSYC-557	
		
PSYC-602	
		
PSYC-603	
		
PHED-511	
EDUC-550	
		

Special Topics: Alcohol and Substance
Abuse Counseling, 3 hours
Counseling &amp; Psychotherapy for Couples,
3 hours
Social and Biological Basis of Child and
Adolescent Behavior, 3 hours
Affective and Cognitive Interventions:
Child/Adolescent, 3 hours
Special Topics: Sports Psychology, 3 hours
Career Counseling, 3 hours (Required for
.
Licensed Professional Counselor)

3 hours
Practicum: Clinical Counseling, 3 hours

Field Placement Requirements
Clinical Counseling students complete one 150-hour practicum
and one 600-hour internship providing clinical services in a
community agency subsequent to successful completion of PSYC643 and PSYC-645. Field placement opportunities are available
in many agencies within the tri-county area and are listed on the
website. Field placement sites may require a background check
prior to beginning training.
Students who have completed graduate work elsewhere but who
desire admission to one of the Clinical Counseling practicum/
internships for licensure or professional development reasons
must receive formal approval by the Clinical Counseling
Committee. Additionally, such students will be required to take
the following four courses at The Citadel prior to admission to
practicum:
	
PSYC-508	 Counseling and Personality Theories
	
PSYC-643	 Contemporary Psychological Assessment and 	
			
	
Psychotherapy
	
PSYC-644	 Clinical Counseling: Advanced
	
PSYC-645	 Clinical Counseling: Group
	
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The Citadel has adopted this policy because of its ethical
responsibilities to practicum agencies, the clients of the agencies,
and to the students. Without this background of experience with
students, The Citadel is not in a viable position to attest to the
student’s readiness for the practicum/internship placement.

�Specialist in Education in School
Psychology

Application materials can be requested from The Citadel Graduate
College, The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina 29409: (843)
953-5089 or online at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege.

Department of Psychology, 843-953-5320
Dr. Timothy A. Hanchon
tim.hanchon@citadel.edu

All application requirements must be completed and materials
submitted to The Citadel Graduate College by March 15 to be
considered for fall admission in the School Psychology program.

Program Requirements

Mission Statement
The mission of the Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) program in
School Psychology is to prepare students to become scientistpractitioners. This model sees the school psychologist as a databased problem solver at the individual, the group, and the systems
level. The concept includes the interaction of the student in the
classroom, the school system, the family and the community.
The Ed.S. degree emphasizes application of psychological
principles, knowledge, and skills in relating to the process and
problems of education. The program is approved by the South
Carolina Department of Education, and graduates are eligible for
certification at the School Psychologist II level in South Carolina.
The program is also approved by the National Association of School
Psychologists (NASP, 2003).

Admission Requirements
Admission to the School Psychology Program is based on a
competitive review of application materials.
1.	
2.	

3.	

4.	
5.	
6. 	

Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and
all other undergraduate and graduate work directly
from each regionally accredited college or university.
Minimum requirements for consideration include an overall
undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (or graduate grade
point average of 3.0);
A current (within five years of application) Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) score of at least 297 (minimum of
150 on the verbal reasoning and 141 on the quantitative
reasoning section). The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) can
be substituted for GRE scores with a score of at least 410 or
higher.
A completed admissions questionnaire (www.citadel.edu/
graduatecollege/forms;
Two signed letters of reference.
A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as
proof of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South
Carolina.

The Ed.S. degree in School Psychology consists of 75 semester
hours with 4 interacting components:
1. Core knowledge courses focusing on psychological foundations
with emphasis on the role, functions, and scope of the profession of
school psychology (30 hours).
		
a.	PSYC-500: Human Growth and Development
		
b.	PSYC-501: Principles of Behavior and Cognitive 		
			Change
		
c. 	PSYC-507: General Psychopathology:Assessment &amp; 		
	
		 Differential Diagnosis
		
d.	PSYC-508: Counseling and Personality Theories
		
e.	PSYC-512: Ethics, Roles, &amp; Law
		
f. PSYC-523: Statistics &amp; Research Design
		
g.	PSYC-525: Basic Counseling Techniques
		
h.	PSYC-549: Foundations of Psychometrics
		
i.	 PSYC-553: Introduction to Family Dynamics
		
j.	 PSYC-561: Cultural Issues in Psychological Practice
2. Advanced knowledge and skills courses which emphasize the
knowledge and skills more specific to educational settings (30
hours).
		
a.	 PSYC-502: Psychological &amp; Educational 			
			 Exceptionalities:Child/Adolescent
		
b.	 PSYC-503: Objective Assessment
		
c.	 PSYC-504: Special Techniques in Assessment
		
d.	 PSYC-505: Personality, Social, &amp; Emotional
			 Assessment
		
e.	 PSYC-602: Social &amp; Biological Basis of Child 		
			 &amp;Adolescent Behavior
		
f.	 PSYC-605: Systems Theory &amp; Consultation:
			 Prevention and Intervention*
		
g.	 PSYC-606: Educational Interventions*
		
h. PSYC-607: Behavioral and Emotional Interventions*
		
i.	 PSYC-612: Reading Assessment and Interventions
		
j.	 PSYC-620: Contemporary Issues in School Psychology
*Course taught in conjunction with Practicum in Consultation.
Students are required to complete a consultation project in the
public schools.
3. Courses critical to functioning as a data-based problem-solver
which provide supervised, hands-on training in assessment and
intervention skills within school settings (12 hours).
Prerequisite: Students can not begin this block of courses until
they have officially been admitted into the School Psychology
Program and completed all prerequisites.
		 a.	 PSYC-615: Practicum in School Psychology I
		
b.	 PSYC-616: Practicum in School Psychology II
		
c.	 PSYC-617: Consultation &amp; Intervention Practicum I
		
d.	 PSYC-618: Consultation &amp; Intervention Practicum II
		
e. 	PSYC-621: Internship in School Psychology I
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f.	 PSYC-622: Internship in School Psychology II
*NOTE: PSYC 615/617 &amp; 616/618 are co-requisites
	
4. Experience as a scientist practitioner in gathering and analyzing
data (3 hours).
		
a. 	PSYC-599: Thesis (must be completed prior to award 	
			 of the M.A.)
Students in the School Psychology program who successfully complete
the 75 semester hours and other Program requirements (see Handbook
of School Psychology) are awarded the Ed.S. degree. Students must
complete all course requirements within a 5-year period from the date
of initial enrollment. Internship requirements must be completed
within 2 years of the completion of course work or 7 years from
date of initial enrollment. Students may apply for a Master of Arts
in Psychology degree after completion of 39 semester hours from
the School Psychology Program of Studies, 3 of which must be the
thesis.
No more than 8 hours of graduate credit taken as non-degree-seeking
student will be applied toward program requirements. Registration
for psychology courses as a non-degree seeking student is available
no sooner than one week prior to the start of classes each term. The
only exception to this is PSYC 500, registration may occur at any
time.

Field-Based Placement Requirements
School Psychology students must complete all course work before
placement in an internship setting (including thesis). Students
will be required to spend a minimum of 1200 clock hours in a
supervised internship and complete these hours within 2 years.
To meet South Carolina requirements, students who plan to
complete an internship must apply through the South Carolina
Department of Education (SCDOE) for an internship certificate.
Further, to meet these requirements, internship candidates must
submit an Application for Internship, Teacher Certification
Application, SCDOE required fees, a copy of their social security
card, and fingerprints for FBI/SLED background check to the
Internship Coordinator of School Psychology for submission to the
SCDOE by the deadline for the intended semester of Internship
(January 15 fo Fall Semester internship and May 1 for Spring
internship).
Other field-based experiences may require a criminal background
check prior to field placement.

Program Sequence
PSYC-503, 504, 505, and 615/616 must be taken in prescribed
sequence, with each course building on the preceding one
incrementally. The intervention courses (PSYC-605, 606, 607
and 617/618) must be completed prior to (or taken concurrently
with) PSYC-615/616 (Practicum in School Psychology I/II) to allow
for further practical experience with intervention skills within
the schools. Please note that ALL full-time school psychology
students must be enrolled in PSYC 503 during their first Fall
semester enrolled in order to avoid an extension of their course
work by one year.

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Attendance Policy
The Catalog of The Citadel Graduate College delineates a general
policy regarding class attendance. Students are expected to be familiar
with this general attendance policy. Unless stated differently in course
syllabi, this general policy is in effect and course instructors can fail
a student who misses more than 20% of classes.
The Graduate program in School Psychology is, by its nature, an
applied practitioner program leading to anticipated passing scores on
the PRAXIS II and certification as a practicing School Psychologist in
South Carolina. A number of the courses are designed to facilitate
the acquisition of hands-on experiences with various diagnostic,
evaluation, and intervention techniques where skill acquisition is
based on instructor demonstrations and modeling, guided individual
and group practice and participation by the student, role playing,
and group activities, such as simulations, that build the necessary
foundations for the acquisition of the basic skills necessary to the
practice of the profession of School Psychology. In these courses,
a strict absence policy has been adopted to ensure that learning
experiences are not compromised. Specifically, those courses that
fall under this absence policy are as follows: PSYC-503, PSYC-504,
PSYC-505, PSYC-512, PSYC-615/616, PSYC-617/618, PSYC-605,
PSYC-606, PSYC-621, and PSYC-622. Students enrolled in these
classes are advised to consult their syllabus and instructor for more
specific details

Course Descriptions
PSYC-500—Human Growth and Development
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the principles of human development with
emphasis on the contributions of biological, social, psychological,
and multicultural influences as applied to an understanding of
cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development across the
life-span. Particular emphasis will be given to the psychobiological
nature and social context of development as well as cultural and
ethnic variations impacting on developmental processes.

PSYC-501—Principles of Behavior and Cognitive Change
Three Credit Hours
This course will provide a systematic review of key concepts and
principles of contemporary behavior and social learning theory.
This material serves as a backdrop for an examination of a functional
analytic approach to behavioral assessment and cognitive-behavioral
therapeutic interventions. The theoretical rationale and empirical
basis of traditional and more recently developed cognitive-behavioral
interventions will be reviewed. Examples of these interventions
include exposure techniques, contingency management, child-parent
training, social skills training, cognitive therapy interventions,
motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy,
mindfulness, and dialectical behavioral therapy.

PSYC-502—Psychological and Educational Exceptionalities:
Children and Adolescents	
Three Credit Hours	
This course is an overview of child and adolescent educational and
behavioral disorders. The course will focus on definition, etiology,
epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment/intervention. Overlap and
distinguishing characteristics of educationally and psychiatrically
defined disorders (e.g., DSM-V) will be emphasized.

�PSYC-503—Objective Assessment	
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to data collection in the School Psychology
program’s data-based problem-solving model. It is an introduction
to the administration, scoring, and interpretation of measures
of intelligence and visual-motor abilities. The student will have
practical experiences in the use of appropriate instruments. Each
student must demonstrate proficiency with these instruments
with emphasis on utilizing this information within the data-based
problem-solving model, particularly the problem definition,
problem analysis and intervention planning stages.
Prerequisite: Officially admitted into School Psychology Program

PSYC-504—Special Techniques in Assessment
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to data collection in the School Psychology
program’s data-based problem-solving model. It is an advanced
assessment course, building on skills learned in PSYC-503, where
students gain practical experience with intelligence, achievement,
visual-motor measures as well as adaptive behavior and preschool
assessment. Emphasis is on integrating information from all
sources (i.e., problem analysis)into information utilized in
intervention planning within the problem-solving model.
Prerequisite: Objective Assessment (PSYC-503).

PSYC-505—Personality, Social, and Emotional Assessment
Three Credit Hours
Students will have direct experiences in assessment and evaluation
with a focus on several diagnostic systems and methodologies
(e.g., DSM-V, IDEA, etc.). Emphasis will be on acquiring and
interpreting information on behavior tendancies and styles with
special attention to school age children and youth. Students will
gain practical experience in the use and interpretation of objective,
projective, and observational techniques. Practical experiences
will be integrated with analysis of the literature relating to legal
issues, validity of data, and clinical studies. Emphasis will be on
utilization of such information in a model that emphasizes databased problem solving, planning and intervention at multiple
levels across systems.
Prerequisites: Objective Assessment (PSYC-503) and Special
Techniques in Assessment (PSYC-504).

PSYC-507—General Psychopathology Assessment and
Differential Diagnosis
Three Credit Hours
A study of the major mental illnesses delineated in major
diagnostic classification systems. The course will have a particular
focus on differential and overlapping symptomatology within and
across major classes of disorders. Models of assessment will be
matched with specific symptom patterns. Continuity and overlap
of normal and deviant behavior will be recognized. Additionally,
students will examine the etiological and epidemiological factors in
psychopathology.

PSYC-508—Counseling and Personalities Theories	
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide a balanced and systematic
study of the major counseling and personality theories. The
course will integrate personality theory (including assessment and
research techniques), and normal, and abnormal personality with

a particular emphasis on therapeutic application of the major
theories of counseling intervention.
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500).

PSYC-512—Ethics, Roles, and Law
Three Credit Hours
This course will provide a survey of the field of school psychology.
The role and function of the school psychologist, legal, ethical and
professional issues in school psychology will be topics covered in
this course. Field experiences, research methods and contemporary
trends in school psychology will also be addressed. Students
will be oriented to a data-based problem-solving model of school
psychology that is empirically driven and intervention focused
within an ecological framework. An important outcome for this
course is to foster participant’s dispositions towards appreciating
the diverse opportunities for school psychologists to positively
impact communities, and to value implementing best practices as a
school psychologist.

PSYC-514— Ethics and Mental Health Law
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide the Clinical Counseling student
with a broad overview of professional issues related to counseling,
including reference to current and historical role issues and
emphasis on matters of ethics and mental health law related to the
counseling profession. Particular attention will be
given to the examination of ethical principles and mental health
law relevant to the potential conflicts/dilemmas arising in the
course of counseling practice (e.g., suicide, homicide, role conflict,
multiple relationships, etc.). Issues specific to service delivery
to minorities and special populations will be addressed, as will
possible ethical conflicts arising within particular
counseling modalities (e.g., marital and family counseling, group
counseling).

PSYC-523—Statistics and Research Design	
Three Credit Hours
Course will focus on descriptive and inferential statistics as tools
for exploration of quantitative research methods. Students will
develop competence in generating basic research designs to answer
questions in schools, agencies, and practice.

PSYC-525—Basic Counseling Techniques	
Three Credit Hours
Course focuses on fundamental skills of interviewing, assessment,
case conceptualization, and intervention. These preparatory skills
are taught through role-play and other practical approaches. The
course is practice-oriented and designed to assist the student in
developing professional skills. The student will be involved in
analyzing his or her own counseling style and performance.
Prerequisites: completion of all or concurrent registration in:
Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500), Principles
of Cognitive and Behavioral Change (PSYC-501), General
Psychopathology (PSYC-507), and Counseling and Personality
Theories (PSYC-508).

PSYC-526—Clinical Counseling: Basic
Three Credit Hours
Course focuses on fundamental skills of interviewing, assessment,
case conceptualization, and intervention. These preparatory skills
are taught through role-play and other practical approaches. The
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�course is practice-oriented and designed to assist the student in
developing professional skills. The student will be involved in
analyzing his or her own counseling style and performance.
Prerequisites: completion of all or concurrent registration in:
Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500), Principles
of Cognitive and Behavioral Change (PSYC-501), General
Psychopathology (PSYC-507), and Counseling and Personality
Theories (PSYC-508).

PSYC-549—Foundations of Psychometrics
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare students to become intelligent
users of assessment information within the clinical decision-making
process. The primary focus is on understanding the philosophical
and statistical properties of measurement instruments, developing
an understanding of the advantages and limitations of assessment
approaches, enhancing sensitivity to social and ethical issues in
assessment, and using an integrative approach for applying the
results of assessment to diagnosis and the clinical decision-making
process. Students will also learn program evaluation models and
quality improvement mechanism for school and mental health
programs.

PSYC-553—Introduction to Family Dynamics	
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to serve as an introduction to the various
schools of family therapy. Students will study the historical context
and underlying pragmatic assumptions inherent in the diverse schools.
Students will survey the major contributors to each theoretical
perspective and examine techniques unique to each perspective.
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500).

PSYC-555—Special Topics in Psychology	
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide service providers and students with
information and knowledge regarding contemporary psychological
and social problems. Various topics will be offered as the need arises.
This course varies across semesters. Students must obtain approval
from their advisor to include this course as an elective.

educational and psychological environments. Students will be
provided practical experiences that will enable them to shift focus
from their own perspectives.
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500).

PSYC-570—Social and Cognitive Foundations of Interpersonal
Behavior	
Three Credit Hours
This course presents a survey of the scientific study of social influence,
emphasizing that a fundamental understanding of the basic forces
affecting how individuals think and behave in social settings serves
as a cornerstone of effective interpersonal behavior and sound
leadership.
PSYC-599—Thesis
Three Credit Hours
This course entails the completion of an applied research project.
Toward this end, students will select one of three designated options and, in conjunction with a supervising departmental faculty
member, formulate and address an original research question. The
student’s research project will culminate in an oral defense before
departmental faculty, presentation at a local, regional, or national
psychology association meeting (or equivalent), or publication. This
course will focus on data collection procedures, statistical analysis
of data, methods of conducting program evaluation, and empirically-based decision making.
Prerequisite: Completion of Statistics and Research Design (PSYC523).

PSYC-602—Social and Biological Basis of Child and
Adolescent Behavior	
Three Credit Hours
This course is an advanced course with a contemporary focus on
the child and adolescent with particular attention to biological and
social forces that shape development. Developmental processes will
be examined through a review of current research. Part of the course
will focus on cultural/technological forces (e.g., computers, television,
video games) which are particularly important to today’s youth and
which are important forces impacting on development.
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500).

PSYC-557—Counseling and Psychotherapy for Couples
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide an overview of the major theories of
relationship psychotherapy and technical interventions utilized within
the major approaches to couples counseling. The development aspects
of family and couples counseling will be reviewed and special course
topics will include spouse abuse, divorce mediation and adjustment,
and ethical considerations. The training activities provided in
this course will include diagnosis of family problems, assessment
techniques, case presentations, enactments, and other experimental
work. Video use and analysis are significant parts of the course.
Prerequisite: Family Dynamics (PSYC-553).

PSYC-561—Cultural Issues in Psychological Practice	
Three Credit Hours
This course uses principles of social psychology to examine the
influences of cultural, ethnic, minority, gender, and life-styles on
psychological, educational and social development. Particular
attention will be focused on variations in experiences and perceptions
of individuals from divergent backgrounds as these impact on
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PSYC-605—System Theory and Consultation: Prevention and
Intervention
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to the intervention stage of the School Psychology
program’s data-based problem-solver model. School psychology
students will develop skills in systems theory and intervention,
consultation, and alternative delivery services to schools. Traditional
test-and-place perceptions will be replaced with perceptions based on
the principles of prevention, consultation, alternative intervention
methods, and intervention progress monitoring. Students will
cover systems theories and models of consultation to include mental
health consultation, behavioral consultation, organizational change,
and collaborative decision-making as well as primary/secondary
prevention methods with a focus on the learning and psychology of
the school age child/adolescent. Interventions that promote positive
school cultures will be examined across classroom, school, family, and
community systems.

�Prerequisite: Ethics, Roles and Law (PSYC-512).
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology I (PSYC-615) and
Practicum in Consultation and Intervention I (PSYC-617)

PSYC-606—Academic Interventions
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to the School Psychology program’s databased problem-solving model and emphasizes a multi-tiered model
including primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention (e.g., Response
to Intervention; RTI). It is an applied course for school psychologistsin-training designed to develop skills in designing, implementing, and
evaluating evidence-based interventions that improve the academic
achievement of primary and secondary school students. The course
will cover curriculum-based assessment (CBA) and measurement
(CBM), collaborative problem-solving, and analysis of students’
academic strengths and needs. Emphasis will be placed on linking
assessment data to development of appropriate interventions designed
to address specific needs in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology I (PSYC-615) and
Practicum in Consultation and Intervention I (PSYC-617)
PSYC-607—Behavioral and Emotional Interventions
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to the School Psychology program’s data-based
problem-solving model. It is an applied course for school psychology
students designed to develop skills in designing, implementing, and
evaluating evidence-based interventions that improve the behavior and
emotional well-being of primary and secondary school students. The
course will cover behavioral principles and appropriate assessment
techniques, including systematic observation of behavioral and
functional behavioral assessment. Emphasis will be placed on linking
assessment data to development of appropriate interventions designed
to target specific needs related to internalizing and externalizing
behaviors. Crisis intervention and threat assessment will also be
addressed.
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology II (PSYC-616) and
Practicum in Consultation and Intervention II (PSYC-618)

PSYC-611—Clinical and Professional Issues in Counseling
Three Credit Hours
Counseling does not occur in a vacuum and clinical counselors
working within the community must possess basic knowledge of a
number of topics that affect the provision of care to clients. This
course addresses a number of topics that relate to the practice
of counseling. Topics to be addressed include: 1) licensure and
professional development; 2) advanced personality theory with
a focus on assessment and treatment of personality disorders; 3)
psychopharmacology for the non-physician; and 4) use of empirically
validated treatments.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed all core courses and
passed comprehensive examination.

PSYC-612—Reading Assessment and Intervention: A
Neuropsychological Perspective
Three Credit Hours
Students will learn to evaluate the reading ability of children and
youth using both qualitative and quantitative assessment techniques.
This course will emphasize diagnosis leading to scientifically validated
instructional interventions. Reading problems will be couched in a
neuropsychological framework and will be consistent with the DSM
and IDEA. Students will learn how to incorporate assessment data

with existing psychological data on the person served to generate a
more complete psychological profile. Students will also learn how
to incorporate assessment data within a response to programs and
methods of instruction used to prevent reading problems before they
occur will also be reviewed.
Corequisites: Practicum in Consultation and Intervention: I and
II (PSYC-616/618)
PSYC-615/616 —Practicum in School Psychology: I and II
Two Credit Hours each
These practica courses are part of the final “capping off” of students
before they begin professional school psychology internships.
Applying the data-based problem-solving model, students will engage
in the administration and scoring of traditional and alternative
measures of intelligence, achievement, adaptive behavior, visualperceptual, and socio-emotional functioning that are commonly used
by school psychologists. Students will apply data to problem analysis
and recommend or implement appropriate interventions, monitor
the effectiveness of the interventions, and adhere to standards of
best practice in school psychology. Students will experience various
roles frequently expected of school psychologists in public schools or
affiliated agencies with supervision provided by practicing certified/
licensed psychologists.
Corequisites: Practicum in Consultation and Intervention: I and II
Course (PSYC-617/618)
Prerequisites: Objective Assessment (PSYC-503), Special Techniques
in Assessment (PSYC-504), and Personality, Social, and Emotional
Assessment (PSYC-505).
PSYC-617/618 —Practicum in Consultation and Intervention:

I and II
One Credit Hour Each
These practica courses involve the application of principles and theories
of consultation and intervention through field-based experiences.
Students will learn to employ empirically-based treatments and
to evaluate innovative treatment programs applied to a variety of
children and conditions. Intervention and prevention programs
will target multiple levels within the placement site, including the
individual student, classroom, school, and/or system. Demonstration
of learning and skill will be exhibited in the development of case
studies involving children experiencing academic and/or emotional
difficulties. Through these case studies, students will combine
the scientist-practitioner model with a data-based problem solving
approach to intervene with children in need of school psychology
intervention.
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology: I and II (PSYC615/616).
Prerequisites: Objective Assessment (PSYC-503), Special Techniques
in Assessment (PSYC-504), and Personality, Social, and Emotional
Assessment (PSYC-505).
PSYC-620—Contemporary Issues in School Psychology
Three Credit Hours
This course provided an in-depth study of current issues and research
in school psychology. Course content will cover contemporary
issues in the field that impact the school psychologist’s ability to
competently and effectively deliver services, as well as review methods
and procedures involved in assessing institutional programs (i.e.,
program evaluation, implementation and efficacy).

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�PSYC-621/622—Internship in School Psychology: I and II
Three Credit Hours Each
A field placement in school psychology utilizing either a clinic setting
(for no more than half the internship) and/or a public school setting
in which the student works under the direct supervision of a certified
school psychologist in conjunction with The Citadel Coordinator of
School Psychology Practicum and Internships. Internship training
represents the cumulative experience and the synthesis of all course
work and practice. The goal is to prepare the intern for independent
function as a school psychologist, i.e., data-based problem-solver,
capable of providing a full range of services with a multiculturally
diverse client population. Students are required to complete
1200 clock hours (PSYC-621 and 622) of supervised internship
experience.
Prerequisite: Completion of all other course work for the Ed.S. degree
(including thesis).	

PSYC-629—Practicum: Clinical Counseling	
Three Credit Hours
This course is a supervised field experience for community counseling
students who are at the end of their program. The practicum consists
of 150 hours of work within a community agency. In addition to
working with clients in the community, students experience individual
and group supervision that emphasizes case conceptualization and
the use of intervention strategies. The practicum course integrates
previous course experiences with counseling skills. The student will
complete a comprehensive case study integrating theory, research,
and practical issues in the treatment of a client seen during the
practicum experience.
Prerequisites: Completion of all prior course work (may take elective
with Practicum). Note that permission of advisor is required during
the semester prior to enrollment in the course. Registration is
contingent upon advisor approval based upon successful completion
of coursework and demonstration of readiness to function in a
professional role in the community.

PSYC-643—Contemporary Psychological Assessment and
Psychotherapy
Three Credit Hours
This course integrates clinical assessment, case conceptualization, and
treatment planning and evaluation. The emphasis on assessment
highlights specific, focused procedures for common clinical problems.
Interview methods, self-report instruments, and self-monitoring
among others will be considered for their psychometric characteristics,
clinical utility, and practicality. Case conceptualization will integrate
the results of the assessment process with current conceptual and
empirical literature on etiology and treatment. The course includes
practical exercises in the assessment, conceptualization, and treatment
for the most common clinical problems.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed all core courses and
passed comprehensive examination.

PSYC-644—Clinical Counseling: Advanced	
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare clinical counseling students for
the practicum experience. The student will implement and apply
previous learning of theory, techniques, and understanding of the
therapeutic process through experiential and didactic methods.
The student will develop increased knowledge of the counseling
process, including assessment, case conceptualization, diagnostics,
and intervention strategies. The student will complete a
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comprehensive case study integrating theory, research, and practical
issues in the “treatment” of a simulated client.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed all core courses and
passed comprehensive examination.

PSYC-645—Clinical Counseling: Group	
Three Credit Hours
This course provides students with an understanding of the role
of the group counseling/psychotherapy modality in therapeutic
settings. Focus is on the major components of group counseling/
psychotherapy, including: client selection and preparation for group;
attributes and behaviors of effective group counselors; group dynamics
and group processes; stages of group development; therapeutic
factors associated with groups; and methods/procedures used in
group counseling/psychotherapy.
Prerequisite: The student must have completed all core courses and
passed comprehensive examination.

PSYC-651/652—Internship: Clinical Counseling	
Three Credit Hours Each
The internship is a supervised field experience consisting of 600 hours
of work in a community agency. It involves continued refinement of
counseling skills developed over the course of the student’s program.
The student will complete and present a comprehensive case study
integrating theory, research, and practical issues in the treatment of
a client seen during the internship experience.
Prerequisites: Completion of all prior course work (may take elective
with Practicum). Note that permission of advisor is required during
the semester prior to enrollment in the course. Registration is
contingent upon advisor approval based upon successful completion
of coursework and demonstration of ability to function in a
professional role in the community.
Prerequisite: Completion of all prior course work, including Practicum
(may take elective with Internship)

�Required Program

Master of Arts in Social Science
Department of Political Science, 843-953-5069
Dr. Terry Mays, terry.mays@citadel.edu
Leadership Focus
Dr. Mick Fekula, 843-801-5042
mick.fekula@citadel.edu

Mission Statement
The degree is designed to allow students to advance their knowledge
of the social sciences through an interdisciplinary study of political
science, criminal justice, sociology, anthropology, psychology,
leadership, and related disciplines.
This program offers students the opportunity to acquire a broad
interdisciplinary background in the social sciences and includes
a familiarization with the perspectives, processes, and methods
used in the study of social phenomena. Designed for students and
professionals from all walks of life, the program allows one to tailor
the emphasis of the course of study to fit a variety of individual and
career interests.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2.	 An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college or university attended.
3.	 All students must successfully complete either the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT). The minimum for the GRE is
a verbal and quantitative combination of 290. The
minimum for the MAT is a score of 396. Students who
fail to meet the minimum score requirement may be
provisionally accepted into the M.A. degree program
provided all other admission requirements have been
met. Students who score between 283-289 on the GRE
or 380-395 on the MAT may apply for provisional status.
Upon completion of the first eight hours of degree
coursework, with a minimum GPA of 3.50, the student
is considered fully admitted. Admission tests must be
current within five (5) years of application and official
score sent directly to the CGC office at the request of the
student.
4.	 Completed program of study with advisor.
5. 	 A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as
proof of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South
Carolina.

The Master of Arts in Social Science (MASS) is a 36 credit hour
program consisting of the following requirements:
1.	 Required Core (6 hours)
		 PSCI-500/ CRMJ-500 Seminar in Social Science
		 PSCI-501/ CRMJ-501 Research Methods in Social
Science
		 *NOTE: these 6 hours must be included in the first 12
hours taken in the program.
2.	 Cluster A: Foundation Courses (15 hours)
		 Students should select five courses from any political
science, criminal justice, sociology, or anthropology
courses the School of Humanities and Social Science
offers.
3.	 Cluster B: Electives (15 hours)
		 Students should select five courses from those listed in
this cluster, three of which must be Psychology graduate
courses (9 hours). Options for the other two electives are
listed below.

List of Courses (Cluster B)
PSYC-500	
PSYC-501	
		
PSYC-507	
		
PSYC-508
		
PSYC-553	
PSYC-555	
		
PSYC-561	
PSYC-570	
		
BADM-704	
BADM-713	

Human Growth and Development
Principles of Cognitive &amp; Behavioral Change
*With Instructor Permission Only
General Psychopathology
*With Instructor Permission Only
Counseling and Personality Theories
*With Instructor Permission Only
Introduction to Family Dynamics
Special Topics in Psychology
*With Instructor Permission Only
Social-Multicultural Perspectives
Social and Cognitive Foundations of 	
Interpersonal Behavior
Foundations of Economics
Communication for Leadership

EDUC-500	 Foundations of American Education
EDUC-561	 Counseling Diverse Populations
EDUC-600	 Professional Negotiations
ENGL-512	
ENGL-516
ENGL-520
ENGL-521
ENGL-530
ENGL-535
ENGL-558	
ENGL-570
ENGL-571
ENGL-572
ENGL-573

Southern Literature
Continental Literature
Survey of World Literature I
Survey of World Literature II
Special Topics in the Humanities
African-American Literature
Technical and Professional Writing
Topics in African-American Literary Genres
Topics in African-American Literary Periods
Topics in Major African-American Writers
Special Topics in African-American Literature

GEOG-511	

World Geography

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�Any 500 level History course EXCEPT:
HIST-560	 History of Non-Western World (MAT only)
HIST-594	 Historiography for Social Science Teachers
	
(MAT only)
HESS-502	
HESS-503	
HESS-504	

Drug and Substance Abuse
Human Sexuality
Public Health

Total: Thirty six (36) hours.

MASS with a Degree Focus in Leadership
Students may focus their entire course of study on leadership in an
online learning environment. The course of the student consists of
eight leadership-specific courses, two human behavior courses, and
two research methods courses that prepare the student to produce
a leadership capstone project to culminate the program.

Required Program:
The Master of Arts in Social Science with a focus on Leadership
is a 36 credit hour program consisting of the following course
requirements:
1. Research Methods (6 hours)
	
PSCI-500 Seminar in Social Science
	
PSCI-501 Research Methods in Social Science
2. Human Behavior (6 hours)
	
PSYC-500 Human Growth and Development
	
PSYC-570 Social and Cognitive Foundations of Interpersonal 	
	
Behavior
3. Leadership (24 hours)
	
BADM-713 Communication for Leadership
	
BADM-722 Leadership in Organizations: Principles and 	
	
Practices
	
LDRS-710 Ethics, Values and Principled Leadership
	
LDRS-711 Leading Change: Organization Development and 	
	
Transformation
	
LDRS-712 Leading Teams: Coaching, Culture, Diversity, and 	
	
Globalization
	
LDRS-713 Leadership Self-Appraisal, Development and 	
	
Critical Thinking
	
LDRS-714 Strategic Leadership, Vision, Mission and	
	
Contemporary Issues
	
LDRS-715 Leadership Capstone Project
Total: Thirty six (36) hours.

MASS with Simultaneous Graduate Certificates in
Leadership And/or Homeland Security
Students accepted for the MASS degree program may
simultaneously enroll in the Graduate Certificate in Leadership
and/or the Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security programs.
Each certificate involves a separate application and acceptance.
Students dual enrolled in the MASS degree and Graduate
Certificate in Leadership may apply the five required courses for
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the certificate as the Cluster B of the MASS degree. Students
dual enrolled in the MASS degree and Graduate Certificate in
Homeland Security may apply the five required courses for the
certificate as the Cluster A of the MASS degree. Students dual
enrolled in the MASS degree and Graduate Certificate in
Homeland Security and Graduate Certificate in Leadership may
apply the five required courses for the former certificate as the
Cluster A of the MASS degree and the five required courses for
the latter certificate as the Cluster B. If a student is dual enrolled
for the MASS degree and a Graduate level certificate and then
opts to drop out of the certificate program, the Cluster
requirement(s) revert to that of stand-alone MASS degree
program. See page 120 for more details on the Graduate
Certificate in Leadership and page 124 for more details on the
Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security.

Course Descriptions (Cluster A)
PSCI-500/CRMJ-500—Seminar in Social Science
Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary introduction to the social sciences with an
emphasis on the perspectives and patterns of inquiry of several
subfields. This course surveys the empirical and theoretical
contributions of different social science disciplines in order to provide
a fundamental understanding of the dynamics of individual and group
behavior. Topics include ethics, social science methodology, and the
key criticisms of these methods.

PSCI-501/CRMJ-501—Research Methods in Social Science		
Three Credit Hours
An examination of methods in the scientific study of social
phenomena with emphasis given to the systematic study of society
and contemporary research problem in the social sciences, including
research design, data collection, data analysis, and computer
applications.

PSCI-502—The American Federal System		
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the origins of and the relationships
between the national government and the state and local
governments. Topics covered will include the nature of the federal
system and overviews of the functions and powers of the national
and state and local governments. Particular attention will be given
to an evaluation of the policy-making process through a study of
one or more policy areas such as urban policy, welfare policy, and
environmental policy.

PSCI-503—The Politics of American Democracy: Political Behavior, Interest Groups, and Political Parties
Three Credit Hours	
This course will examine the political process in the United States,
including an analysis of public opinion, the mass media, political
parties, interest groups, voting behavior, and elections. It will
incorporate an introduction to the basic methods of data analysis
in order to allow students to read and understand social science
literature.

�PSCI-506—Legislative Process		
Three Credit Hours
A study of the organizations and procedures of a legislative body
with attention on its role in policy formation and its relationships
with other parts of a political and governmental system.

PSCI-507—American Presidency		
Three Credit Hours
A study of the modern presidency with attention to its origin and
its historical and constitutional development. Emphasis is placed
on the examination of the various roles and functions of the
President and on an analysis of presidents in action.

PSCI-509—Urban Politics		
Three Credit Hours
A survey of urban areas and their development with emphasis on
the politics of U.S. urban and suburban areas. Topics explored
through lectures, seminars and student-led discussions of the
professional literature include types of urban governance; urban
demographics; suburbanization and gentrification; “urban
sprawl”; the development of professionalized city planning; public
administration and finance; pluralist competition in city regimes;
race and politics; economic development; issues of federalism; and
city-county consolidation and state-city relations.

PSCI-510—Topics in Political Science		
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics that fit the needs of students as well as the
specialized knowledge of the faculty. Topics could range from
stability and change in the American political system to the best
way to attain security in a nuclear-armed world.

PSCI-562—East Asian Affairs
Three Credit Hours
A survey of contemporary political and economic issues within
China, Japan, Taiwan, and the Koreas. This course examines the
governmental and economic institutions within each country with
emphasis on intra-regional relations; bilateral relations between the
individual countries and with other states including the United
States; and regional issues that impact Asia, the Pacific, and the
globe.

PSCI-563— South Asian Affairs
Three Credit Hours
A study of key countries in the region including India, Pakistan,
Nepal, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, with an emphasis on issues
of development and security concerns such as nuclear weapons
development, territorial disputes, communal conflicts, and other
forms of political violence. Attention is also paid to the great power
aspirations of India and Pakistan and their relations with the
United States.

PSCI-564—U.S. Foreign Relations
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the institutions and policies that comprise U.S.
foreign relations. The course surveys the institutions behind the
formulation of U.S. foreign policy including the various departments within the Executive Branch of Government and their
relationships with the foreign policy related committees within
Congress as well as the processes behind the development of U.S.
foreign policy. This course includes a review of current problems
and developments related to U.S. foreign relations.

PSCI-565—International Politics
PSCI-521—Advanced Placement: American Government		
Three Credit Hours
This course reviews and examines the materials, methods,
and approaches utilized in organizing and teaching the high
school advanced placement course on American Government.
Successful completion of the course satisfies the state requirement
for certification to teach the advanced placement American
Government Course.

PSCI-555—Topics in Political Science Leadership Application
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics in political leadership application. Topics could
range from leadership studies of the American presidency; U.S.
foreign policy decision makers; or global leaders. This course
satisfies the “leadership application” requirement for students
in the leadership graduate certificate program.
PSCI-561—Law and Legal Process		
Three Credit Hours
A general survey of the American legal process (except for the
criminal justice process) with emphasis on the nature and function
of law, the organization of legal institutions (primarily the state and
federal judiciaries), an introduction to civil law and the civil justice
process, the roles of judges and lawyers, the judicial decisionmaking process, and the impact of court decisions.	
			

Three Credit Hours
This core seminar is intended to introduce graduate students to
major themes, debates, and contemporary research in International
Politics in preparation for advanced training and research in the
field. It is organized around a range of topics of common interest
to scholars, such as the underlying nature of the international system, sources of militarized conflict, international political economy, international organization, and U.S. foreign policy. Through
this seminar, students will gain an overview of the current state of
research in international politics, an outline for further study in
the field, and improved skills in analytical thinking and writing. 	
	

PSCI-566— International Political Economy
Three Credit Hours
This course covers a series of interrelated topics that constitute
the subfield of international political economy, such as the role of
states, international and domestic institutions, and other factors
in managing conflict and facilitating cooperation in the global
economy. It provides an institutional, system-centered approach
to the evolution of the international economy and the ways in
which political and state action both shape and have been shaped
by that economy. The course covers the main theoretical debates
in the field; factors that influence the flow of commodities, labor,
and capital across borders; the role of domestic politics in the
regulation of trade and exchange rates; regional integration; and
economic development.
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�PSCI-567—Global Democracy

CRMJ-515/PSCI-515—Topics in Homeland Security		

Three Credit Hours
This course looks at the question of democratic governance across
the globe. It presents an understanding by the concept of democracy both theoretically and practically; a discussion of efforts to
measure democracy in order to help differentiate between democracies and non-democracies; an exploration of the reasons behind
the historical spread of democracy; and an investigation of the
numerous challenges and obstacles to the spread and consolidation of democracy. Both domestic and international factors are
important not only in promoting democracy but also in inhibiting
its adoption. Finally, the course concludes with an overview of a
number of regional and country-specific experiences/case studies
related to the democratization process.

Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general areas of homeland security to fit the needs of students as well as the specialized
knowledge of the faculty.

PSCI-569/CRMJ-569— National Security Policy		

CRMJ-560— Homeland Security and Criminal Justice
Administration		

Three Credit Hours
Seminar which examines the components of United States security
policy. Course discusses the roles and agencies involved in the
development of national security policy. Consideration given to
factors, both internal and external, affecting national security.

PSCI-570—The Civil Rights Movement		
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the Civil Rights Movement from World War II
to the present with extended attention given to the critical period
from 1954 to 1965; the course will consider the impact of this
“civil rights decade” on American politics and political behavior
during the last third of the 20th century. Key events, organizations,
and personalities will be examined, and continuing issues (such
as affirmative action, majority-minority legislative districting,
and racial typing) will be discussed. Secondary analyses will be
supplemented by the use of videotapes, first-hand accounts, and
primary documents to enhance students’ understanding of the
movement and its effects.

PSCI-592—Political Theory		
Three Credit Hours
Major theoretical writing from the ancient Greeks to the
present day with emphasis on a comparison of ideas and on the
relationships between theories and contemporary problems.

PSCI-662—Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties		
Three Credit Hours
A study of the underlying and basic principles of the Constitution
as reflected in the leading decisions of the United States Supreme
Court with special attention directed to the Bill of Rights and the
Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments.	
	

CRMJ-510— Topics in Criminal Justice		
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of criminal
justice to fit the needs of students as well as the specialized
knowledge of the faculty.

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CRMJ-555/PSCI-555—Leadership Application Course in
Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics in leadership application within the field of
criminal justice based on the specialized knowledge and research
interests of the faculty. This course satisfies the “leadership application” requirement for students in the leadership graduate certificate program.

Three Credit Hours
Seminar on effective management principles and practices as they
apply within homeland security organizations. Organizational
and management theories are analyzed and applied to the
contemporary structure of homeland secuirty organizations
with emphasis given to a review of the research related to
the development of leadership skills for homeland security
management.

CRMJ-561— Drugs and Crime
Three Credit Hours
This course of study explores and analyzes issues involving drugs
and crime. Drug types, drug offenders, drug trafficking/global
smuggling, money/laundering, law enforcement/interdiction,
governmental response, domestic and international drug policy,
drug-crime correlation, drug testing, and the drug relationship
to other social problems are examined. Future trends and current
dilemmas are investigated regarding the effectiveness of law
enforcement, the “war on drugs”, and drug usage.

CRMJ-562— Comparative Criminal Justice Systems 		
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the ideology, structure, and justice processes
of various criminal justice systems in the United States, Europe,
Asia, Africa, Middle East and Latin America This comparative
study involves the analysis of diverse social control, legal, police,
court, correction, and juvenile systems from representative justice
approaches around the world. Variations among countries in crime
and deviance phenomena, as well as, comparative normative values,
practices, and ethics of justice system practitioners are explored.
Contemporary dilemmas and issues involving crime and criminal
justice practices among divergent justice schemes are discussed.

CRMJ-563— Criminal Evidence		
Three Credit Hours
A graduate level discussion of types of evidence, collection of evidence,
the chain of custody, and procedures relating to its introduction into
judicial proceedings. Special attention is given to Fourth Amendment
constitutional issues and the changing nature of the judicial order.

�CRMJ-564— Juvenile Justice 		
Three Credit Hours
A study of juvenile delinquency and the operation of the
American juvenile justice system. The course explores classical
and contemporary theories of juvenile delinquency and status
offending, as well as the effects of family, peers, school, gang
affiliation, and drug usage on youthful offenders. In examining
the juvenile justice system, the course investigates the historical
development and individual operating components. (e.g., police,
courts, and corrections) of the system. Consideration is given
current and future issues involving youth and delinquency such as
curfew, boot camp, youth violence, drug usage, and court waiver.

CRMJ-565 Corrections	

	

Three Credit Hours
An overview of the American correctional system including
prisons, jails, probation and parole. In addition to the historical
development of punishment and corrections, the course explores
issues involving the effectiveness of formal punishment, deterrence
effects, punishment types, and the death penalty. Discussions also
include prison inmate culture, prison gangs, prison life, inmate
civil rights and litigation, problems and dilemmas of early release,
probation, parole, and recidivism. Future trends and prospects for
an increasing prison and parole population are discussed.

regulations, and the treatment of terrorists. Ethical dilemmas and
practical applications are explored.

SOCI-501—Social Determinants of Modern Life 		
Three Credit Hours	
This course explores some of the major determinants of group life
such as social structure, socialization, stratification, the major social
institutions, and social change. In addition, attention will center
upon population dynamics and migration and the effects which they
exert upon community life.

ANTH-501—Physical and Cultural Adaptations		
Three Credit Hours
This course examines how humans have adapted to their unique
environments through cultural alterations and physical changes
to the body by looking at pre-1492 Native American peoples. The
development of human cultures are examined beginning with the
origins of the First Americans and tracing their migrations to the
various environments of North, Central, and South America for a
more in-depth look at the range of variability among living peoples.
The growth and development of human cultures are examined
from the movement of pre-1492 Native Americans as bands and
progressing through tribes to more advanced urban societies.

Course Descriptions (Leadership Focus)

CRMJ-567— Homeland Security		

PSCI-500—Seminar in Social Science

Three Credit Hours
Seminar on homeland defense and security. The course takes an
in-depth look at the agencies involved in homeland security and
the interagency processes which exist to integrate the services of
federal agencies and state and local governments with armed forces
and defense agencies.

Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary introduction to the social sciences with an
emphasis on the perspectives and patterns of inquiry of several
subfields. This course surveys the empirical and theoretical
contributions of different social science disciplines in order to provide
a fundamental understanding of the dynamics of individual and group
behavior. Topics include ethics, social science methodology, and the
key criticisms of these methods.

CRMJ-568/PSCI 568 — International and Domestic
Terrorism		
PSCI-501—Research Methods in Social Science		
Three Credit Hours
In-depth seminar on the nature of international, transnational,
and domestic political violence, with some attention to the
phenomenon of “state terrorism” (international repression) and its
potential impact on the conduct of American foreign policy. The
course also reviews and critiques current explanations for terrorist
behavior. Issues addressed include conceptualizing and defining
terrorism, the structure of violent politics, the lessons and patterns
from the history of contemporary political violence, State support
for terrorism, and counterterrorism as a public policy problem.

CRMJ-572— Ethics and Integrity in Homeland Security 		
Three Credit Hours
A study of the role of justice, ethics, integrity, and ethical behavior
in the homeland security. The course examines ethical issues
regarding the application of law and challenges associated with
the protection of American citizens against internal and external
threats. Consideration is given to the function of ethical conduct
in the rule of law, use of authority, and exercises of governmental
power as part of U.S. government responses to threats to homeland
security. The course includes a thorough review of issues related
to the rules of engagement, the U.S. Patriot Act, Border Patrol
and Security, the Transportation and Safety Administration (TSA)

Three Credit Hours
An examination of methods in the scientific study of social
phenomena with emphasis given to the systematic study of society
and contemporary research problem in the social sciences, including
research design, data collection, data analysis, and computer
applications.

PSYC-500—Human Growth and Development
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the principles of human development with
emphasis on the contributions of biological, social, psychological,
and multicultural influences as applied to an understanding of
cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development across the
life-span. Particular emphasis will be given to the psychobiological
nature and social context of development as well as cultural and
ethnic variations impacting on developmental processes.

PSYC-570—Social and Cognitive Foundations of Interpersonal
Behavior	
Three Credit Hours
This course presents a survey of the scientific study of social influence,
emphasizing that a fundamental understanding of the basic forces
affecting how individuals think and behave in social settings serves as a
cornerstone of effective interpersonal behavior and sound leadership.

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�BADM-713—Communications for Leadership
Three Credit Hours
This course provides insight on the role of organizations as
communication systems in which effective writing and speaking are
crucial. Emphasis is on developing awareness of verbal and written
styles, interpersonal skills, and creating a repertoire of writing and
speaking strategies.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-722—Leadership in Organizations: Principles and
Practices	
Three Credit Hours
This course is a seminar that focuses on the understanding and
application of organizational theory and leadership principles.
In addition, the course will include components on developing
individual leadership skills and different theories of organizations.
The applications component of the course will include a variety
of approaches such as cases, films, guest speakers, individual self
assessments, role play, team building exercises, and a leadership
portfolio.
Prerequisite: None.

LDRS-710—Ethics, Values, &amp; Principled Leadership
Three Credit Hours
In this course students will study ethics, to include its philosophical
foundations. Students will also learn and practice ethical decisionmaking through dilemma resolution processes. Leadership
virtues, values, and character will be emphasized as leadership
essentials. Servant leadership, authentic leadership, and the role of
individual spirituality will be explored. Principled leadership will
be defined as the subscription to a particular set of positive values.
Prerequisite: BADM 722.

LDRS-711—Leading Change: Organization Development and
Transformation
Three Credit Hours
In this course students examine the leadership processes associated
with achieving effective change, including transformational and
situational leadership. Students will study the conscious and
purposeful processes involved in developing an organization’s
capabilities targeted toward achieving its mission. Students will
engage in organizational diagnoses and study leader intervention
methods aimed at achieving organizational change with the goal of
improvement toward mission accomplishment.
Prerequisite: BADM 722.

LDRS-712—Leading Teams: Coaching, Culture, Diversity, and
Globalization
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses upon team development through leadership
in an environment characterized by diversity. Students learn
about effective team development strategies and the role that
leaders play in coaching. Students also examine the role of culture
in organizations as it impacts behavior, group effectiveness, and
the capability of the organization to learn. Globalization and
international cultures are also explored.
Prerequisites: BADM 722 and PSYC 570.

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LDRS-713—Leadership Self-Appraisal, Development, and
Critical Thinking
Three Credit Hours
This course gives the student the opportunity to study and use
instruments to conduct a leadership self-appraisal. The course
also emphasizes activities necessary to engage in the development
of one’s leadership abilities. Students will make extensions into
critical thinking, creativity, innovation, and emotional intelligence
in order to consider the impact of those upon their own leadership
development and effectiveness. Prerequisites: BADM 722 and
PSYC 500.

LDRS-714—Strategic Leadership, Vision, Mission and
Contemporary Issues
Three Credit Hours
The critical importance of vision as purposeful direction is
emphasized in this course. Strategic leadership is examined as
the alignment of the organization with its environment in terms
of mission orientation. Contemporary issues are derived from
the examination of the current environment for leadership and
leaders.
Prerequisites: BADM 722 and LDRS 711.

LDRS-715—Leadership Capstone Project
Three Credit Hours
Students will conduct a formal research project under the guidance
of a professor who serves as the project monitor. The project will
focus upon leadership or a topic directly related to leadership.
Prerequisites: PSCI 500, PSCI 501, PSYC 500, PSYC 570, BADM
713, BADM 722, and all LDRS courses; during a student’s last
term of degree completion, this course may be taken concurrent
only with LDRS-prefix courses.

�		School of Science &amp;
					Mathematics
Master of Arts:
•	Biology
Master of Arts in
Education:
•	Mathematics
Master of Science:
•	Computer Science
•	Health, Exercise, &amp;
Sport Science
	

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�Master of Arts in Biology
Department of Biology, 843-953-5203
Dr. John Weinstein,
john.weinstein@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The Master of Arts in Biology degree is designed to advance
the knowledge of students in a variety of biological disciplines.
The purpose of this degree is to offer certified secondary school
teachers, business people and other professionals the opportunity
to advance their knowledge in the rapidly expanding discipline of
biology. For teachers, the degree enhances their ability to teach a
variety of courses within the discipline. For other professionals,
the program allows individuals to construct a program for
professional advancement in their field.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2.	 An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college or university attended.
3.	 All students must successfully complete either the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT). It must be current within five
years of application. The minimum acceptable score
for the GRE is a verbal and quantitative combination of
290. The minimum for the MAT is a raw score of 396.
Students who score between 283 and 289 on the GRE or
between 380 and 395 on the MAT may be provisionally
accepted into the MA degree program provided all other
admission requirements have been met. A student with
provisional status who completes the first eight hours of
degree coursework with a 3.50 GPA will be classified as
regular-degree seeking status. Students who score 282 or
below on the GRE or 379 or below on the MAT will not
be admitted.
4. 	 A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as
proof of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South
Carolina.

Program Requirements
The Master of Arts in Biology program requires a minimum of
eight graduate level courses totaling at least 32 credit hours. At
least 20 credit hours must be in biology courses chosen from the
list below. With the approval of the graduate advisor, students in
the M.A. in Biology program may apply up to 12 credit hours in
allied areas toward their graduation requirements. These allied
areas may include, but are not limited to, education, chemistry,
geology, psychology, and physics. Students admitted to the
program are not required to have an undergraduate major in
biology, however it is assumed that students have had at least eight
hours in college level biology courses. Prospective students who do
not have the recommended eight hours in undergraduate biology
must confer with the department head or graduate advisor prior to
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beginning the program. All students must meet with the graduate
advisor prior to beginning their course of study.

Course Descriptions
BIOL-502—Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Four Credit Hours
A study of the comparative anatomy of vertebrate animals.
Emphasis will be placed on the evolution of organ systems in
response to environmental pressures.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-505—Biometry
Three Credit Hours
This course will focus on methods and procedures for designing
experiments, gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data. Topics to be included are descriptive statistics, estimation, measurements of confidence and reliability, tests of significance,
measurements of relationship and correlation, and non-parametric analyses. In addition to lecture format, students will get
hands-on experience in data gathering, analyses using computer
statistical programs, statistical inference and decision making.
BIOL-506—Ecology

	

Four Credit Hours
An introduction to the study of biological interrelationships and
the effects of the environment on the structure and function of
animal and plant systems. Laboratory will emphasize methods and
materials of ecological investigations.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-508—Genetics	
Four Credit Hours
A study of inheritance, including Mendelian genetics, molecular
genetics, changes in chromosome structure and number,
cytogenetics, and population genetics.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-509—Marine Biology	
Four Credit Hours
Lectures cover major ecological factors and the fundamentals of
oceanography. Laboratory work stresses familiarity with species,
taxonomic methods, sampling procedures, experimental design,
use of equipment, and data handling.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-510—Vertebrate Natural History
Four Credit Hours
An introduction to the classification, ecology, evolution, and
distribution of the vertebrates. Laboratory with emphasis on
identification and field study techniques, especially with respect to
the vertebrates of South Carolina.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-512—Descriptive Histology	
Four Credit Hours
A detailed study of the chief types of animal tissues and a
description of the histology of organs. Laboratory work includes
microscopic study of cells, tissues, and organs of animals.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

�BIOL-514—The Vascular Flora of South Carolina	

BIOL-603—General Physiology	

Four Credit Hours
An introductory study of the native vascular flora of South
Carolina, emphasizing the identification and collection of native
plants. The student will have practice in use of taxonomic keys
and in preparation of specimens.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

Three Credit Hours
A study of the general principles of animal physiology. Emphasis
will be placed on cellular, tissue, and organ system function and
how these are integrated to allow the organism to respond and
succeed in its environment.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-518—Ornithology

BIOL-604—Marine Invertebrates	

	

Four Credit Hours
A study of the structure, function, and ecology of birds. Field trips
and bird specimens will give students a working knowledge of birds
common to South Carolina.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-519—Economic Botany

	

Three Credit Hours
A course in economic botany devoted to the consideration of
plants which are useful or harmful to humans, their origins and
history, botanical relationships, chemical constituents that make
them economically important, and their role in prehistoric and
modern cultures and civilizations.
Lecture: three hours a week.

Four Credit Hours
A study of marine invertebrates and their environment.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-605—Laboratory Methods in Biology	
Four Credit Hours
An experience in laboratory preparation, participation, evaluation,
and supply sources for a series of general biology laboratory
exercises for the secondary or middle school level.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-606—Field Methods in Biology	

Four Credit Hours
The study of freshwater organisms and their environment.
Instruction will cover the biological diversity, ecological and
physiological adaptation, and the physical setting of freshwater
systems. Local systems of interest include large coastal rivers and
lakes, upper portions of estuaries, and old rice fields.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

Four Credit Hours
An examination of the methods used by field biologists
emphasizing experimental design, sampling techniques, and
data analysis. Classroom discussion will be supplemented by
practical field experience. Topics will include the measurement of
primary productivity, estimation of animal population size, plant
community composition and diversity, and the correlation of
environmental factors with species distribution. An effort will be
made to use procedures and field situations that are accessible to
local teachers.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-532—Developmental Biology	

BIOL-607—Microbiology	

BIOL-526—Freshwater Biology	

Four Credit Hours
A study of animal embryology and its molecular control, including:
processes of fertilization; the processes of cleavage, gastrulation,
and neurulation; the formation of tissues and organs from the
three primordial germ layers; the role of secondary inducation
and of hormones in development; the role of the enviroment in
development; and some of the techniques of molecular biology that
are used in the study of developmental processes. The laboratory
will include use of model systems to investigate the principles
discussed in lecture.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week

BIOL-601—Evolution of Animals	
Three Credit Hours
A review of evolutionary principles and general morphology of the
animal kingdom.
Lecture: three hours a week.

Four Credit Hours
General coverage of the anatomy, morphology, ecology, and
chemistry of microorganisms. The emphasis of the course will
be on bacteria, however, some time will be spent on the study of
fungi, viruses, richettsiae, and protozoans.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-609—Seminar in Environmental Studies	
Three Credit Hours
A series of field trips, lectures, and other experiences designed
to develop an understanding of the environment as it affects
human well being now and in the future. This course is especially
designed for teachers and counselors, grades K-12, in all disciplines.
Classes will normally meet daily from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a
period of two weeks during a summer session. Outside fieldwork
is required.

BIOL-610—Special Topics in Biology
BIOL-602—Morphological Survey of the Plant Kingdom	
Four Credit Hours
An advanced course in comparative morphology, life history, and
phylogeny of the vascular and nonvascular plants. The laboratory
will include work on structural and developmental relationships
as applied to morphological and anatomical interpretations of the
vascular and nonvascular plants.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

Variable Credit Hours
This course is designed for the study of specialized topics in
modern biology. The subject for each course will be announced.
Lecture: three hours a week.

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�BIOL-611—Graduate Research
Variable Credit Hours
Research problems in various areas of biology to introduce the
student to the planning and execution of research experimentation,
data analysis, and the presentation of research findings.
By arrangement; prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

BIOL-612—Cell and Molecular Biology	
Three Credit Hours
An in-depth exploration of the cell surface, organelles, and
metabolism of different cell types. This course integrates cell
biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-621—Aquatic Toxicology	
Four Credit Hours
An introduction to assessing the effects of toxic substances
on aquatic organisms and ecosystems. Topics include general
principles of toxicology, fate and transport models, quantitative
structure-activity relationships, single-species and community-level
toxicity measures, regulatory issues, and career opportunities.
Examples will be drawn from marine, freshwater, and brackishwater systems.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-624—Molecular Genetics and Recombinant DNA:
Theory, Practice and Issues
Three Credit Hours	
The fundamental principles and applications of recombinant DNA
technology will be discussed and demonstrated. Emphasis will
be placed on sources and preparation of materials for classroom
activities. Societal issues involving recombinant DNA technology
will also be explored.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: two hours a week.

BIOL-631—Environmental Physiology
Three Credit Hours
This course will study the effects of such parameters as salinity,
oxygen, temperature and elevation or depth on animal physiology
and the adaptations made by animals to these environments.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: two hours a week.

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�Master of Arts in Education in
Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
and Computer Science
Dr. Mei Chen, Department Head,
843-953-7882, chenm@citadel.edu
Dr. Isaac S. Metts, Jr., Program Director
843-953-5042, spike.metts@citadel.edu
Col. Stephen D. Cotter, Associate Program
Director, 843-953-5035, steve.cotter@citadel.edu
Graduate courses in Mathematics are also offered in support of
other degree programs, primarily the Master of Arts in Teaching
(MAT) with a concentration in the field of Mathematics.

Mission
The purpose of the M.A.E. in Mathematics is to enhance the
mathematical knowledge and teaching techniques of middle and
secondary mathematics teachers. The program is intended for individuals who currently hold a teaching certificate, but a certificate is
not required. Courses associated with this program do not require
that the participant have an undergraduate major in mathematics. However, the mathematics background and maturity must
include at least twelve hours of mathematics at the undergraduate
level, with at least 8 semester credit hours in calculus. Participants
whose preparation may not be adequate should confer with the
department head or the program director.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
the appropriate non-refundable fee, to The Citadel Graduate
College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2.	 An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all other
undergraduate or graduate work directly from each regionally
accredited college or university. Applicants are expected to
have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants with less than a 2.5 GPA may appeal to the Department
of Mathematics and Computer Science, and their application
will be reviewed by the Program Director and the Department
Head. The department recommendation will be forwarded to
the Dean of Science and Mathematics for final action.
3.	 An official copy of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the
Miller Analogies Test (MAT). The minimum combined score
for the GRE on the verbal and quantitative sections of the
general test is 290. The minimum score for the MAT is a raw
score of 396.*
4.	 Completion of a minimum of 12 hours of undergraduate
mathematics that includes at least 8 semester credit hours in
calculus.
5.	 A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as proof
of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South Carolina.
*Students who score between 283-289 on the GRE or 380-395
on the MAT may apply for provisional status. Under provisional
status, students may enroll for only one semester of 6 hours. If the

student maintains a 3.50 GPA under provisional status, they will
be considered for degree seeking status the following semester. Students who score 379 or below on the MAT or 282 or below on the
GRE will not be admitted. Admission test must be current within
five (5) years of application.

Degree Requirements
The minimum number of hours required is 33 semester hours,
of which at least 21 must be mathematics courses and 9 must be
education courses. The other three hours can be either
mathematics or education.
Required Mathematics Courses:
	
MATH-518 Technology in Mathematics Classrooms (3)
	
MATH-542 Probability and Statistics (3)
	
MATH-553 Calculus from an Advanced Standpoint (3)
	
Electives	
Four or five courses* (12-15 semester
		
hours)
	
*MATH-501, 509, 517, and 541 are excluded as electives. 		
	
CSCI-562 and CSCI-563 may be counted.
Required Education Courses (one course from each of the following
areas):
a. Humanistic Orientation (one course) (3)
	
EDUC-500 Foundations of American Education
	
EDUC-522 Critical Education Issues in Multicultural Society
b. Behavioral Science Foundation (one course) (3)
	
EDUC-536 Educational Psychology
c. Research (3)
	
EDUC-512 Data Collection and Analysis

Course Descriptions
MATH-501—Arithmetic and Algebraic Structures for Middle
School Teachers
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to relate the content of arithmetic and
algebraic structures to middle school teachers. It will address the
special needs of middle school teachers and identify resources and
assistance. Course instruction will model the recommendations of
NCTM and the content will be consistent with the South Carolina
Curriculum standards.

MATH-505, 506—Mathematics for Middle/Secondary School
Teachers
Three Credit Hours
These courses are designed to introduce students to topics in finite
mathematics with applications to “real” world problems. Either
spreadsheets or some other technology will be used to model the
problems and expedite the calculations.

MATH-509—Geometry and Measurement for Middle School
Teachers
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to introduce appropriate geometric concepts
and measurements for middle school. Course instruction will
model the recommendations of NCTM and the content will be
consistent with South Carolina Curriculum standards.

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�MATH-510—Problem Solving Techniques

MATH-521—Modern Geometry

Three Credit Hours
Strategies and techniques for problem solving will be introduced
and used to solve mathematical problems. The emphasis will be
on middle and secondary level problem solving. A major portion
of the course consists of hands-on experience in problem solving,
both individually and in groups.

Three Credit Hours
A reexamination of elementary geometry from an advanced
standpoint. Metric and synthetic approaches to plane and solid
geometry, topics in non-Euclidean geometry.

MATH-511—Number Theory
Three Credit Hours
The Euclidean algorithm; prime and composite integers,
elementary Diophantine equations, Pythagorean triples, Euler’s
phi-function, congruences, Euler-Fermat theorems, exponents and
primitive roots, quadratic residues.

MATH-512—History of Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the development of mathematics from the time of the
ancients to the present, analysis of causes for the retardation of the
advancement of mathematics in different centuries, contributions
by under represented cultures and selected reading to show the
contributions of mathematics to the development of science.

MATH-514—Methods for Middle/Secondary Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Various methodologies for teaching middle and secondary
mathematics will be introduced and used in the course. The
emphasis will be on using techniques and ideas suggested in the
NCTM standards and South Carolina Frameworks. Ideas on how
to supplement textbook material and how to motivate students will
be presented. Students in the course will have the opportunity to
practice the techniques presented.
Note: All undergraduate mathematics prerequites must be
completed before taking this course.

MATH-517—Concepts of Pre-Calculus for Middle School
Teachers
Three Credit Hours
This course will review the topics in pre-calculus with an emphasis
on conceptual understanding and how middle school mathematics
leads into pre-calculus. Technology will be used to assist in the
motivation and development of algebraic and trigonometric ideas.
Prerequisite: MATH-501 or equivalent.

MATH-530—Linear Algebra
Three Credit Hours
A linear algebra course which emphasizes the geometry of
vectors in two-and three dimensions. Topics include linear
transformations, bases, orthogonality, matrix algebra, and
applications in the real world as well as applications in
mathematics.

MATH-532—Modern Algebra
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the terminology, concepts, and methods of
modern Abstract Algebra. Topics discussed include groups, rings,
integral domains, fields, and isomorphism. Examples drawn
from familiar number systems are used to illustrate elementary
properties of the systems discussed.

MATH-541—Probability and Statistics for Middle School
Teachers
Three Credit Hours
The course will demonstrate basic ideas of data collection
and the use of elementary statistical ideas to analyze the data.
Various graphical representations and models will be explored.
Interpretations of the data and possible extrapolations will be
investigated.

MATH 542—Probability and Statistics
Three Credit Hours
Topics will include probability, random variables, important
probability distributions, sampling distributions, point and interval
estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, correlation, and analysis
of variance. Emphasis will be given to applications in the fields of
biology, business, agriculture, political science, and education.

MATH-545—Applications of Discrete Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Discrete mathematical topics are introduced and used in various
applications. Included are counting techniques, combinatorics,
graphs, theory, and recurrence relations.

MATH-518—Technology in Mathematics Classrooms
Three Credit Hours
This course will introduce new technological developments and
explore ways to use calculators, computers, etc. in the teaching of
mathematics.

MATH-519—Using Technology in Teaching Middle School
Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
This course will demonstrate how calculators and other
technological advances can be used to motivate and develop
conceptual understanding of arithmetic, algebra, and geometric
concepts. Various applications which make use of calculators will
be investigated. The appropriateness of calculator use in teaching
certain topics will be discussed.
Note: Credit may not be received for both MATH-518 and 519.
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MATH-550—Mathematical Modeling
Three Credit Hours
The course is designed to strengthen the content knowledge
needed to use mathematical modeling as an effective tool in
problem solving. Topics include models which require use of some
or all of the following: difference equations, curve fitting, graphing,
spreadsheets, geometry, matrices, calculus, maximization and
minimization, and simulation using random numbers.

MATH-553—Calculus from an Advanced Standpoint
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare teachers who may teach
the Advanced Placement course in calculus. Emphasis will be
on understanding background and concepts involved in the
development of calculus. The use of graphing calculators and other
technology will be demonstrated and practiced.

�MATH-570—Selected Topics
Three Credit Hours
Special topics in mathematics which are not covered in other
courses. This course may be repeated for additional credit, as the
topic change.

CSCI-562—Microcomputer Applications for Teachers
Three Credit Hours
This course is specifically designed to help teachers/administrators
prepare to use microcomputers and Internet resources in
their classroom/school. Topics include a general introduction
to computers, word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and
telecommunications. Emphasis will be on actual classroom/school
applications. This course is not intended for anyone who has
already taken another computer course.
Note: This course can not be used for the Master of Science in
Computer Science.
CSCI-563—Programming for Teachers
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces computer programming and problemsolving using a modern programming language. Students will learn
language syntax and basics of event-driven programming. Concepts
and methods of object-oriented programming and design, creating
applications using a development cycle approach, and disciplined
coding style are included. In addition, students will also learn
about data organization and collection, database construction, and
manipulating data within a database. Students will be required
to complete tutorial exercises and projects that can be used with
middle and high school students.
Note: This course can not be used for the Master of Science in
Computer Science.

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�Master of Science in Computer Science
Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Dr. Mei Chen, Department Head,
843-953-5048, mei.chen@citadel.edu
Dr. Shankar Banik, Program Director,
843-953-5039, shankar.banik@citadel.edu
Mission
The Master of Science in Computer Science is designed to offer
professionals an opportunity to attain an advanced degree in the
computer science field while upgrading their skills and knowledge.
The computer science program is a joint program with the College
of Charleston.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with the appropriate non-refundable application fee, to
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room
101.
2.	 An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college and university. Students
admitted to the program are normally expected to have an
undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0.
3. 	 Approval from the Program Director or Department
Head before registering for any graduate Computer
Science (CSCI) courses.
4.	 Completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
with a minimum combined score of 300 on the verbal
and quantitative sections of the general test (minimum
of 1000 under the old grading system) and a minimum
score of 4.0 on the writing assessment. The GRE must be
current within five years of the application for admission
to the program.
5.	 Evidence of a command of spoken and written English
such as a TOEFL score of 550 paper-based, 79-80 internet
based or 213 computer-based (if English is not the native
language of citizenship).
6.	 Competency, demonstrated through coursework,
approved work experience, or a program administrated
competency exam, in the areas of basic Computer
Architecture, Object-oriented Programming, Discrete
Mathematics, and Data Structures.	
7. 	 A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as
proof of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South
Carolina.

Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Computer Science degree is conferred
upon those candidates who successfully complete an approved
program of study consisting of a minimum of 33 semester hours of
graduate credit (of which no more than nine may be transfer credit)
with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
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All degree candidates must:
1. Complete the follwing four core courses for a total of 12 hours.
CSCI-601 Data Modeling and Database Design
CSCI-602 Foundations of Software Engineering
CSCI-603 Object-Oriented Design Patterns
CSCI-604 Distributed Computer Systems Architecture
2. Declare an area of specialization from among Computer 		
Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Software 	
	
Engineering, and complete four courses in that area (12 credit 		
hours).
•	 Degree candidates in the Computer Science specialization
must complete four courses from the courses numbered
612, 614, 616, 618, 638, 674, or 690 when approved by
the department head or program director. three of the
four courses must be from the courses numbered 612,
614, 616, or 618.
	
CSCI-612 Advanced Computer Organization
	
CSCI-614 Advanced Operating Systems
	
CSCI-616 Automata
	
CSCI-618 Programming Languages
	
CSCI-638 Advanced Topics in Database Systems
	
CSCI-674 Introduction to Computer Graphics
•	 Degree candidates in the Cybersecurity specialization
must complete the following four courses: 614, 631, 632,
and 641.
	
CSCI-614 Advance Operating Systems
	
CSCI-631 Privacy and Security Issues
	
CSCI-632 Data Communications and Networking
	
CSCI-641 Advanced Cybersecurity
•	 Degree candidates in the Information Systems
specialization must complete four courses from the
courses numbered 631, 632, 634, 636, 638, 659, 672, or
690 when approved by the department head or program
director. Two of the courses must be 631 and 632.
	
CSCI-631 Privacy and Security Issues
	
CSCI-632 Data Communications and Networking
	
CSCI-634 Project Change and Management
	
CSCI-636 Information Technology Policy, Strategy, and 		
	Governance
	
CSCI-638 Advanced Topics in Database Systems
	
CSCI-659 Service-Oriented Computing
	
CSCI-672 Human-Computer Interaction
•	 Degree candidates in the Software Engineering
specialization must complete four courses from the
courses numbered 634, 654, 656, 657, 658, 659, 672, or
690 when approved by the department head or program
director. One of thses courses must be 656 and another
of the courses must be chosen from 654 and 658.
	
CSCI-634 Project Change and Management
	
CSCI-654 Software Requirements Analysis and 			
	Specifications
	
CSCI-656 Software Systems Design and Implementation
	
CSCI-657 Embedded Systems Design
	
CSCI-658 Software Testing and Maintenance
	
CSCI-659 Service-Oriented Computing
	
CSCI-672 Human-Computer Interaction
3. Complete one of the following three options (9 hours).
•	 CSCI-699 Research thesis (6 hours) plus one elective.
•	 CSCI-698 Project Thesis (3 hours) plus two electives.
•	 Three electives (9 hours).

�ENGR 650, Overview of Technical Project Management, may be
substituted for CSCI 634 in satisfying degree requirements for the
M.S. in Computer Science.
	

Course Descriptions
CSCI-601—Data Modeling and Database Design
Three Credit Hours
Topics include conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling,
data analysis, relational database design and normalization,
query languages, query processing, administration, and CASE
tools. A database design project is part of the requirement and
includes hands-on data modeling, design, development, and
implementation.

CSCI-602—Foundations of Software Engineering
Three Credit Hours
A survey course in software engineering processes and
methodologies. This course includes software life cycles, planning
and managing projects, capturing and managing requirements,
analysis and design, implementation, software testing and quality
assurance, and risk analysis in software development. Emphasized
are team-based development, quality standards, object-oriented
design, and CASE (computer aided software engineering) tools.

CSCI-603—Object-Oriented Design Patterns
Three Credit Hours
A course in software design using design patterns as a tool for
communicating software design solutions and as an aid in software
refactoring. Creational, structural and behavioral patterns are
emphasized. Also covered are finding and documenting software
development patterns. The Unified Modeling Language is used as
the design tool for software patterns and programming projects are
in an object-oriented programming language.

CSCI 604—Distributed Computer Systems Architecture
Three Credit Hours
This course covers basic techniques for the design and construction
of distributed systems. Its aim is to give the skills needed to
build simple systems and to identify key issues for the analysis of
distribution problems.

CSCI-612—Advanced Computer Architecture
Three Credit Hours
This course covers various topics relevant to clustering including
the following: interconnection networks, protocols, high
performance I/O, load balancing, availability, programming
models and environments, parallel algorithms, and applications.
The course is lab intensive and includes the implementation of
parallel algorithms on a parallel cluster.
Prerequisites: CSCI-604 or an undergraduate course in operating
systems.

CSCI-614—Advanced Operating Systems
Three Credit Hours
This course covers a broad range of advanced operating systems
concepts including protection, security, memory management,
kernels, file systems, synchronization, naming, networks, and
distributed systems as well as recent trends in operating systems
design. Specific aspects of operating systems which support

distributed computing will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: CSCI-604 or an undergraduate course in operating
systems.

CSCI-616—Automata Theory	
Three Credit Hours
The theory of finite state machines and regular expressions
are applied to the design of switching circuits, components of
compilers such as lexical analysis, pattern-matching, text-editors,
unifications as needed in Prolog or for automated deduction,
and almost any program which processes under commands.
Undecidable problems and intractable problems are explored.

CSCI-618—Programming Languages
Three Credit Hours
The course surveys the principles of programming language design
and the issues related to their implementation. Topics will include
a comparison of the major programming paradigms: imperative,
functional, logic, and object-oriented. Also covered are data types,
methods of specifying the semantics of language constructs, and
concurrency.

CSCI-631—Privacy and Security Issues
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the principles and practices related to computer
security. The course concentrates on the problems of security
associated with computer systems and emphasizes the application
of cryptography to address those problems.

CSCI-632—Data Communications and Networking
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to data communications and computer
networking. Topics include LAN topologies, transmission media,
error detection, packet switching networks, internetworking of
heterogeneous network technologies, Internet protocol suites (with
emphasis on TCP/IP), the client/server paradigm, the BSD Socket
interface, network security, and network applications.

CSCI-633—Semantic Web Principles and Practice
Three Credit Hours
This course covers the emerging technology supporting the
Semantic Web with macbine-processable content. Students will
engineer and implement ontologies, associated metadata and
logical inference systems. Covered are specialized languages such
as Extensible Markup Language (XML), Resource Description
Framework (RDF), and Ontology Web Language (OWL) and query
associated query languages.

CSCI-634—Project Change and Management
Three Credit Hours
Managing projects within an organizational context, including the
processes related to initiating, planning, executing, controlling,
reporting, and closing a project form the major portion of this
course. Project integration, scope, time, cost, quality control, risk
management, and managing the changes in organization resulting
from introducing or revising information systems are also included.

CSCI-636—Information Technology Policy, Strategy, and
Governance
Three Credit Hours
This course will consider the development and implementation
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�of policies and plans to achieve organizational goals, the defining
of systems that support the operational, administrative and
strategic needs of the organization, and the study of approaches to
managing the information systems function in organizations.

CSCI-638—Advanced Topics in Database Systems
Three Credit Hours
Topics such as algorithms for query processing and optimization,
physical database design, transaction processing, concurrency
control, database backup and recovery techniques, database
security, distributed databases, multimedia databases, object and
object-relational databases, data warehousing, and data mining.
Prerequisite: CSCI-601.
CSCI-641—Advanced Cybersecurity
Three Credit Hours
This course will cover the techniques used to secure cybersystems.
Topics covered will include security policies, computer security
management and risk assessment, secured network protocols,
software security issues, ethical and legal aspects of cybersecurity,
and disaster recovery. Special emphasis will be given to designing,
deploying, and managing complete secured cybersystems.
Prerequisite: CSCI- 631.

CSCI-654—Software Requirements Analysis and Specification
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the software requirements engineering process.
Topics to include: feasibility studies, risk, requirements elicitation,
modeling, analysis, specification, and validation.
Prerequisite: CSCI-602.

CSCI-659—Service-Oriented Computing
Three Credit Hours
Service-Oriented Computing is a term that describes software
systems that combine Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
and Business Process Management (BPM) layers. This course
explores both SOA and BPM, demonstrating how business and
IT concerns can be aligned. Students will gain experience with
service-oriented development, process modeling and execution,
and securing services.
CSCI-672—Human-Computer Interaction
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to human computer interaction and user interface
development. Topics include human factors of interactive
software, interactive styles, design principles and considerations,
development methods and tools, interface quality and evaluation
methods. This course stresses the importance of good interfaces
and the relationship of user interface design to human-computer
interaction. It is intended for students whose future work may
involve software development.

CSCI-674—Introduction to Computer Graphics
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the fundamental principles of computer
graphics. Using standard graphics libraries, students will learn
these principles by writing a series of programming projects.

CSCI-690—Special Topics in Computing

Three Credit Hours
A course in the special study of an advanced or new topic in
		
computer science, information science or software engineering.
CSCI-656—Software Systems Design and Implementation
This course may be repeated for additional credit, as the topic
Three Credit Hours
change.
An introduction to the issues, techniques, strategies,
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
representations, and patterns used in designing and implementing
software. Possible design topics include: specification of internal
CSCI-691—Independent Study
interfaces, architectural design, data design, user interface design,
Three Credit Hours
design tools and evaluation of design. Possible implementation
This course consists of individual study of an agreed-upon topic
topics include: language-oriented issues, construction technologies,
under the direction of a faculty member and following a course
tools and formal construction methods.
of reading and other requirements proposed by the student
Prerequisites: CSCI-602 and CSCI-603.
and established by negotiation with the director. This course is
intended to provide graduate students with an opportunity to
CSCI-657—Embedded Systems Design
study in an area of computer science, software engineering or
Three Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to specifying, designing,
implementing and testing (real-time) embedded systems. Topics
include the embedded system life cycle, choosing a processor,
hardware/software partitioning, design techniques, cross-platform
development, debugging, testing and integration. Implementation
languages may include Java, C/C++ or assembly.
Prerequisites: CSCI-602 and CSCI-604.

CSCI-658—Software Testing and Maintenance
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the concepts and methods associated with
software testing and maintenance. Testing topics to include:
testing as part of requirements engineering and software design,
test plan writing, and static and dynamic testing. Maintenance
topics to include: an overview of corrective, adaptive, perfective
and preventive maintenance activities as well as organizational
managerial issues.
Prerequisite: CSCI-602.
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�Department of Health, Exercise,
&amp; Sport Science
Mission Statement
The goals of the degree programs M.S. in Health, Exercise, and Sport
Science and M.A. in Sport Management are to provide an exemplary
educational environment and experiences leading to advanced skills,
knowledge, and attitudes within domains of human movement;
healthful living; individual growth and development; application
of physical, biological, and behavioral sciences to the teaching and
learning processes; and management and administration of sport,
exercise, and recreation programs.
These programs provide scholarly approaches to the study of
professions in health science, exercise science, sport science, physical
education, and human performance. These advanced degree
programs prepare graduates for leadership positions including those
within schools and other teaching and coaching venues; the recreation
industry; college and university sports, intramurals, recreation, and
sports club programs; resort programming; wellness and fitness
industries; and sport and athletic administration.
The Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science also offers a
Graduate Certificate in Sport Management (see page 109 for details).

Master of Science in Health, Exercise, &amp;
Sport Science
Dr. Dena P. Garner, Program Director,
843-953-6323, dena.garner@citadel.edu

Admission Requirements
1.	 Contact the Director of Graduate Studies for the
	 Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science.
2. Complete and return a graduate application form, along
	 with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
	 Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
3.	 An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
	 other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
	 regionally accredited college or university. Students whose
	 degrees are from colleges and universities outside the
	 United States will be required to have their transcripts
	 translated by one of several academic credential evaluation
	 organizations recognized by the CGC office.
4.	 Successfully complete either the Miller Analogies Test
	 (MAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
	 and have official scores sent directly to the CGC
	 office. This test must be current within five years of
	application.	
Minimum acceptable score for the MAT is 396.
	 Minimal acceptable GRE score is a combined verbal
	 and quantitative score of 290. Applicants who score
	 between 380-395 on the MAT or between 283-289 on the
	 GRE may apply for provisional status provided all other
	 requirements have been met. A student with provisional
	 status who completes 6 graduate semester hours in one
	 semester and maintains a 3.5 grade point ratio will be
	 classified as a regular degree-seeking student.
5.	 Three signed letters of recommendation must be sent to the
	 CGC office. These may be from faculty members of the
	 applicant’s undergraduate institution and/or from
	 associates in business, government, education, or military
	service.
6.	 Submit a resume detailing previous work experiences to the
	 CGC office.
7.	 Submit an official TOEFL score if your native language is
	 not English. Minimum acceptable score is 550 paper	 based, 213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based.
8. A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as a
proof of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South
Carolina.

Program Requirements
The program consists of thirty-nine (39) or forty-two (42) semester
credit hours depending on course selection. Either twenty-one (21) or
twenty-four (24) hours are derived from seven (7) or eight (8) required
core courses. The balance of hours (18) may be taken from approved
health, exercise, and sport science electives and a maximum of three
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�(3) hours of free electives. Within the broad scope of courses offered,
each program of study is individually structured to accommodate
needs and interests of the student while assuring mastery of the
disciplines of health science, exercise science, and sport science. Each
student enrolled in this program is expected to integrate components
of research, apply contemporary technological and/or computer
expertise, and practice effective oral and written communications
skills through each phase of the program.
During the last semester of program work, each student is required
to take a written and oral exit competency examination. Questions
for the written phase are drawn from coursework completed by each
student in the Department of Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science.
After the written exam is evaluated, each student will undergo an
oral investigation consisting of questions selected by members of
the departmental faculty. Any student who does not satisfactorily
complete the exit competency examination may be required to take
additional courses or accomplish individualized study to strengthen
identified areas.

Core Requirements
Depending upon program emphasis, seven (7) or eight (8) courses
within the curriculum are designated “Core Courses” are required
for each student:
HESS-501	Nutrition
HESS-505	
Motor Development and Motor Learning
HESS-506	
Applied Exercise Physiology
HESS-510	
Biomechanics of Sport Techniques
HESS-540	
Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing 	
		
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I
HESS-560 	
Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
		
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
		
II
HESS-507	
Special Problems in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport 	
		
Science *
	(OR)
HESS-542	
Practicum in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science *
	(OR)
HESS-598	
Thesis I in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science (3) *
HESS-599	
Thesis II in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science (3) *
	
* HESS-540 is a prerequisite or co-requisite for this course
TOTAL HOURS for CORE REQUIREMENTS: 21 or 24

Approved Electives
Each student is required to choose a minimum of six (6) courses (18
hours) from the following list of approved elective courses.
HESS-502	
Drug &amp; Substance Abuse
HESS-503	
Human Sexuality
HESS-504	
Public Health
HESS-508	Epidemiology
HESS-509	
Preventive and Rehabilitative Aspects of
		
Physical Activity
HESS-511	
Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport 	
		
Science (Exercise Science)
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HESS-512	
		
HESS-513	
HESS-518	
HESS-520	
HESS-521	
HESS-523	
HESS-530	
HESS-534	
		
HESS-538	
HESS-539	
HESS-541	
		
HESS-543	
HESS-544	
HESS-545	
		
HESS-546	
HESS-547	
		
HESS-548	
HESS-549	
HESS-552	
HESS-553	
HESS-558	
HESS-560	
		
		
HESS-554	
HESS-555	
HESS-556	
HESS-557	

Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport 	
Science (Sports Management)
Sport Facility &amp; Event Management
Sport Marketing
Special Topics in Sport Management
The Art of Selling in Sport
Administration and Leadership of Exercise
and Sport Organizations
Practicum in Sport Management
Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in 	
Sport &amp; Physical Activity
Internship in Sport Management (6 hours)
Sport Public Relations &amp; Promotions
Current and Future Trends in Health, Exercise, 	
&amp; Sport Science
Consumer Health
Exercise Testing &amp; Assessment
Nutrition for Exercise, Sport, and Physical 	
Activity
Environmental Physiology
Techniques of Conditioning for Sport and 	
Physical Fitness
Psychology of Sport &amp; Motivation
Sociological and Cultural Aspects of Sport
Fundraising for Sport Organizations
Sport Communications
Advertising in Sport
Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing 	
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp;
Sport Science II * **
Analysis of Sport Skills and Techniques
Legal Aspects of Sport
Sport Finance
Economics of Sport

* HESS-540 is a prerequisite or co-requisite for this course
** This course or an equivalent course may be required if a student
chooses the thesis option
•	 Opportunities exist for development of specialized
programs of study emphasizing Health Science, Exercise
Science, or Sport Science.
•	 Common threads of effective written and oral communication
skills, research methodology, applied contemporary
technology and computer expertise, collaboration and
cooperation with other disciplines, and reflective learning
will be incorporated within each course in the Master of
Science curriculum.
Total program hours: 39 OR 42
(21/24 core hours + 18 elective)

�Master of Arts in Sport Management
Dr. Harry Davakos, Program Director,
843-953-5060, harry.davakos@citadel.edu

Admission Requirements
1.	 Contact the Director of Graduate Studies for the
	 Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science.
2. Complete and return a graduate application form, along
	 with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
	 Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
3.	 An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
	 other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
	 regionally accredited college or university. Students whose
	 degrees are from colleges and universities outside the
	 United States will be required to have their transcripts
	 translated by one of several academic credential evaluation
	 organizations recognized by the CGC office.
4.	 Successfully complete either the Miller Analogies Test
	 (MAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
	 and have official scores sent directly to the CGC
	 office. This test must be current within five years of
	application.	
Minimum acceptable score for the MAT is 396.
	 Minimal acceptable GRE score is a combined verbal
	 and quantitative score of 290. Applicants who score
	 between 380-395 on the MAT or between 283-289 on the
	 GRE may apply for provisional status provided all other
	 requirements have been met. A student with provisional
	 status who completes 6 graduate semester hours in one
	 semester and maintains a 3.5 grade point ratio will be
	 classified as a regular degree-seeking student.
5.	 Three signed letters of recommendation must be sent to the
	 CGC office. These may be from faculty members of the
	 applicant’s undergraduate institution and/or from
	 associates in business, government, education, or military
	service.
6.	 Submit a resume detailing previous work experiences to the
	 CGC office.
7.	 Submit an official TOEFL score if your native language is
	 not English. Minimum acceptable score is 550 paper	 based, 213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based.
8. A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as a
proof of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South
Carolina.

Program Requirements
The program consists of thirty-nine (39) semester credit hours. Twenty
(24) hours are derived from seven (7) required core courses. The
balance of hours (15) may be taken from approved health, exercise,
and sport science electives and a maximum of three (3) hours of free
electives. Within the broad scope of courses offered, each program of
study is individually structured to accommodate needs and interests
of the student while assuring mastery of the discipline of sport
management. Each student enrolled in this program is expected to
integrate components of research, apply contemporary technological
and/or computer expertise, and practice effective oral and written
communications skills through each phase of the program.
One of the required components of the program is the Internship,
which requires the student to spend 500 hours at an environment
that is related to the future goals of the student, and which provides
“hands-on” training for the field of choice.
During the last semester of program work, each student is required
to take a written and oral exit competency examination. Questions
for the written phase are drawn from coursework completed by each
student in the Department of Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science.
After the written exam is evaluated, each student will undergo an
oral investigation consisting of questions selected by members of
the departmental faculty. Any student who does not satisfactorily
complete the exit competency examination may be required to take
additional courses or accomplish individualized study to strengthen
identified areas.

Core Course Requirements
Seven (7) courses within the curriculum designated as “Core Courses”
are required for each student.
HESS-540	
Research Techniques &amp; Methods of Analyzing
		
Research I (3)
HESS-560	
Research Techniques &amp; Methods of Analyzing
		
Research II (3)
HESS-518	
Sport Marketing (3)
HESS-523	
Admin &amp; Leadership of Exercise &amp; Sport 	
		
Organizations (3)
HESS-538	
Internship in Sport Management (6)
HESS-539 	
Sport Public Relations &amp; Promotions (3)
HESS-555	
Legal Aspects of Sport (3)	
	
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS for CORE COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 24

Approved Electives
Each student is required to choose five (5) courses (15 hours) from
the following list of approved elective courses.
HESS-507	
Special Problems in HESS (3) *
HESS-511	
Special Topics in HESS (3)
HESS-512	
Special Topics in HESS (Sport Management) (3)
HESS-513	
Sport Facility &amp; Event Management (3)
HESS-520	
Special Topics in Sport Management (3)
HESS-521	
The Art of Selling in Sport (3)
HESS-529	
Special Problems in Sport Management (3) *
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�HESS-530	
HESS-541	
HESS-542	
HESS-548	
HESS-549	
HESS-552	
HESS-553	
HESS-556	
HESS-557	
HESS-558	

Practicum in Sport Management (3)
Current &amp; Future Trends in HESS (3) *
Practicum in HESS (3) *
Psychology of Sport &amp; Motivation (3)
Sociological &amp; Cultural Aspects of Sport (3)
Fundraising for Sport Organizations (3)
Sport Communication (3)
Sport Finance (3)
Economics of Sport (3)
Advertising in Sport (3)

* HESS-540 is a prerequisite or co-requisite for this course
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS for ELECTIVE COURSES: 15
TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS: 39
(24 core hours + 15 elective hours)

Course Descriptions
HESS-501—Nutrition
Three Credit Hours
A study of primary nutrients essential to health with attention given
to specific needs from infancy through adulthood. Current theories
and practices related to physical and intellectual performance are also
investigated. Contemporary topics are presented such as degenerative
diseases, food-borne diseases, fad dieting, food additives, and sports
nutrition.

HESS-502—Drug and Substance Abuse	
Three Credit Hours
A study of characteristics of commonly abused chemicals and other
substances and reasons for abuse. Attention will be given to methods
of rehabilitation and prevention.

HESS-503—Human Sexuality	
Three Credit Hours
A study of all facets of human sexuality.

HESS-504—Public Health	
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to analyze public health trends, services, funding,
and organization of local, state, and federal agencies.

HESS-505—Motor Development and Motor Learning	
Three Credit Hours
Study of appropriate learning theories, hereditary and environmental
factors influencing learning and performance of gross motor skills.
HESS-506—Applied Physiology of Exercise 	
Three Credit Hours
Study of effects of exercise upon various components of physical
fitness. Analysis and interpretation of research in areas of
cardiovascular-pulmonary adjustment, metabolic requirement, and
heat regulation during exercise are emphasized.
Prerequisite: Human Physiology or Exercise Physiology

HESS-507—Special Problems in Health Science, Exercise
Science, and Sport Science	
Three Credit Hours
An independent research study of a local problem or a specialized
subject area not normally covered in existing courses.
Prerequisite: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I

HESS-508—Epidemiology	
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the science of epidemiology and techniques used
in epidemiology.
Prerequisite: Tests and Measurements, Statistics, or equivalent.
HESS-509—Preventive and Rehabilitative Aspects of Physical
Activity	
Three Credit Hours
This course provides emphasis on roles of exercise and physical
activity in prevention and rehabilitation of degenerative diseases.
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�HESS-510—Biomechanics of Sports Techniques	
Three Credit Hours
Study and analysis of humans in motion, sport object motion,
and forces acting upon animate and inanimate bodies. Basic
cinematographic and non-cinematographic techniques are utilized in
a variety of both general and specific sports skill applications.
Prerequisites: Anatomy and/or Physiology
HESS-511—Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
(Exercise Science)
Three Credit Hours
Opportunities for graduate students to take special courses not
generally offered within the department. Each course must be
appropriate for one’s program of studies, and permission of the
Director of Graduate Studies in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
is required.
Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.

HESS-512—Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
(Sports Management)
Three Credit Hours
Opportunities for graduate students to take special courses not
generally offered within the department. Each course must be
appropriate for one’s program of studies, and permission of the
Director of Graduate Studies in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
is required.
Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.

HESS-513—Sport Facility &amp; Event Management
Three Credit Hours
This course will integrate various operational functions of sport
facilities, including management principles, methodologies, and
practices. In addition, effective management of sport and recreational
events will be studied.

HESS-518—Sport Marketing
Three Credit Hours
This course will cover basic components of sport marketing: use of
sports as a marketing tool for other products; marketing of sports
products; and current considerations relevant for both marketing
through and marketing of sports.

HESS-520—Special Topics in Sport Management
Three Credit Hours
Opportunity for graduate students to take special courses not generally
offered within the department. Each course must be appropriate for
one’s program of studies, and permission of the Director of Graduate
Studies in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science is required.

HESS-521—The Art of Selling in Sport
Three Credit Hours
A course concentrating on knowledge, skills and concepts related to
the “art” of sales, an area valued considerably in the sport industry.

HESS 523—Administration and Leadership of Exercise and
Sport Organizations
Three Credit Hours
This course examines organizational theory and behavior as well

as leadership qualities related to exercise and sport organizations.
Effectiveness, structure, and design of sport and exercise
organizations will be addressed as well as cultures, leadership styles,
conflicts, changes, and human resources involved in these entities.

HESS-529—Special Problems in Sport Management
Three Credit Hours
A independent research study of local, regional or national issue/
subject of interest in Sport Management that is not normally covered
in existing courses.

HESS-530—Practicum in Sport Management
Three Credit Hours
A supervised field experience of at least 125 hours in a sport industry
setting. Students observe, shadow, and work in a setting that enhances
and complements classroom learning, develops valuable skills,
nurtures professional networking, and acts to advance one’s future
career goals.
Prerequisites: Sport Marketing (HESS-518), Administration and
Leadership of Exercise and Sport Organizations (HESS-523), or
instructor approval.

HESS-534—Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in Sport
&amp; Physical Activity
Three Credit Hours
Study of legal, ethical, and practical definitions of involving people
with disabilities within physical activity, physical education, and
sport settings.

HESS-538—Internship in Sport Management
Six Credit Hours
Involvement in an external working experience with a host
organization for a period of at least 500 hours. This internship will
provide students with opportunities to receive practical experience
in selected sport management settings.
Prerequisites: All required program courses or instructor approval

HESS-539—Sport Public Relations &amp;Promotions
Three Credit Hours
A course focusing on marketing and public relations principles and
practices in the sport management industry.

HESS-540—Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to introduce procedures for conducting, evaluating,
and applying research in health, exercise, and sport science including
an understanding of fundamental research design, data collection,
and data analysis.

HESS-541—Current and Future Trends in Health, Exercise,
and Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
Investigation and exploration of current and future trends in health,
exercise, and sport science through contemporary readings and
seminar discussions.
Prerequisites: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I
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�HESS-542—Practicum in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science	

HESS-549—Sociological and Cultural Aspects of Sport	

Three Credit Hours
A supervised field experience of at least 125 hours in a health
science, exercise science, or sport science setting. Students observe,
shadow, and work in a setting (s) to enhance and complement
classroom learning, develop valuable skills, nurture networking,
and may advance one toward future career goals.
Prerequisites: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I

Three Credit Hours
An examination of sport in America and its affects on society, including
race, gender, adherence, values, and violence.

HESS-543—Consumer Health	
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to produce smarter consumers in the health
marketplace. Emphasis is on evaluation of health products and
services.

HESS-544—Exercise Testing &amp; Assessment
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to acquire knowledge and develop skills necessary
for exercise testing, physical fitness assessment, and exercise
prescriptions among a variety of populations. Topics to be addressed
include exercise program goals and objectives, principles and methods
of physical fitness screening, development and testing, evaluation of
existing exercise programs, exercise prescriptions, and administration
and programming considerations.

HESS-552—Fundraising for Sport Organizations
Three Credit Hours
Traditional and innovative revenue acquisition methods for sport
organizations will be examined. Fundamental concepts and theories
of fundraising applicable to the sport industry will be studied.

HESS-553—Sport Communications
Three Credit Hours
Examination of the role of sport organizations as communications
systems where effective written and oral interpersonal communication
skills are imperative for success.

HESS-554—Analysis of Sports Skills and Techniques	
Three Credit Hours
An application of data collection and data analysis tools including
EMG, videography, and force transducers to kinesiological systems of
the human body during movement and sport skills.

HESS-555—Legal Aspects of Sport

Three Credit Hours
An examination of nutrition and physical activity interactions
including exercise and sport. Topics include current research
on nutrients and ergogenic aids, as well as dietary analysis and
intervention with athletes.

Three Credit Hours
This course reviews legal considerations, responsibilities, and liabilities
of organizations and personnel related to sport and recreation.
An examination of event management, personnel relations, and
governmental regulations impacting sport and recreation as well as
tort liability with special emphasis on effective management of risk,
athletic eligibility, contracts, and Title IX.

HESS-546—Environmental Physiology 	

HESS-556—Sport Finance

HESS-545—Nutrition for Exercise, Sport, and Physical
Activity	

Three Credit Hours
A course examining energetics of environmental stress on
cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, and muscle physiology as
pertain to physical performance.

Three Credit Hours
This course addresses basic theory in finance and accounting as
applied to managerial control of sport organizations. It examines
forms of ownership, taxation, financial analysis, feasibility studies,
and economic impact studies related to sport organizations.

HESS-547—Techniques of Conditioning for Sport and
Physical Fitness 	

HESS-557—Economics of Sport

Three Credit Hours
A study of fundamental concepts of human physiology and exercise
physiology as apply to programs of physical conditioning, training, and
physical fitness. Theories, current research, and laboratory techniques
for assessing human physiological responses to exercise, physical
training, health-related physical fitness, and sport performance will
be studied.

HESS-548—Psychology of Sport and Motivation	
Three Credit Hours
A course addressing the effects of participating in exercise and sport
on psychological traits and states of participants and fans. Cognitive
and neurobiological mechanisms and psychological limitations to
athletic performance will be studied, as well as mental and psychological
techniques and strategies to improve performance and achievement in
sport and exercise.
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Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to fundamental economic concepts
and analysis, especially those related to spectator sports, and youth
sports, recreational sports, the sporting goods industry.

HESS-558—Advertising in Sport
Three Credit Hours
A course examining knowledge, skills and concepts required for
succesful advertising in the sport industry. Strategies and techniques
of successful advertising wll be studied.

HESS-560—Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science II
Three Credit Hours
Advanced procedures for conducting, evaluating, and applying research
in health, exercise, and sport science including an understanding of
parametric and nonparametric instruments and methodologies used

�to measure and evaluate various parameters considered essential to
research in health, exercise, and sport science.
Prerequisite: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I; Statistics, Tests and
Measurements, or equivalent.

HESS-598—Thesis I in Health Science, Exercise Science, and
Sport Science	
Three Credit Hours
Student will be directed to develop a research question or problem
statement, define terminology, identify limitations and delimitations,
and formulate hypotheses and purpose statements. A literature
review critiquing previous research on the topic and a description of
methodology to be used to solve the problem will be included. Chapters
1, 2, and 3 of the thesis will be completed and presented to the thesis
committee for approval.
Prerequisites: HESS-540, HESS-560 Research Techniques and Methods
of Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I, II

HESS-599—Thesis II in Health Science, Exercise Science, and
Sport Science		
Three Credit Hours
Student will be directed to report results, discuss findings in relation
to the introduction and previous literature, identify recommendations
and conclusions, and include a bibliography. Chapters 4 and 5 of the
thesis will be completed, and the entire thesis presented in an oral
defense to the thesis committee for approval. The student will also be
expected to submit the research for presentation at a state, regional, or
national meeting or equivalent.
Prerequisites: HESS-540, HESS-560 Research Techniques and Methods
of Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I, II and
HESS-598, Thesis I in Health Science, Exercise Science, and Sport
Science.

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�		School of Engineering
Master of Science:
•	Project Management

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�Master of Science in Project
Management
School of Engineering, 843-953-9811
Dr. Charles Skipper,
Charles.skipper@citadel.edu

Mission Statement
The mission of The Citadel’s Master of Science in Project
Management is to equip a diverse professional student population
with the applied knowledge, principled leadership and
management skills needed to effectively lead an organization’s
implementation of projects and multi-disciplinary initiatives.

Admission Requirements
Applicants will be admitted to the Master of Science in Project
Management (MSPM) degree program on the basis of professional
and scholastic achievement, along with their aptitude for graduate
study. Other qualities appropriate to graduate study are also
considered. Anyone holding a bachelor’s degree from a regionally
accredited college or university is eligible for consideration. A
technical or engineering background is not a requirement for
admission.
All material must be received by the CGC office on or before
the following dates to assure consideration to the MSPM degree
program during the applicable semester.
Semester to begin:	
Fall			
Spring		

Admission material due:
July 20th
December 1st

For degree-seeking students:
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with 		
	appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
	 Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all 			
	 other undergraduate or graduate academic course work
	 from each regionally accredited college or university must be 		
	 submitted directly to The Citadel Graduate College.
3. Submission of official copy of GRE or GMAT test score,
	 current within the previous five years, to the CGC office.
4. Evidence of a minimum of one year of professional experience,
	 or permission from Department Head.
5. Submit two signed letters of reference to the CGC office.
6. Submit a resume detailing previous work.
7. 		Prepare and submit a statement of purpose.
8. Submission of an official TOEFL score if the applicant’s native
	 language is not English. The minimum score is 550 paper-based or 		
	 213 computer-based or 79 Internet-based.
9. A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as proof of 	
	 U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South Carolina.

Students enrolled in the MSPM will automatically be enrolled in
the Technical Project Management (TPM) certificate program.

For non-degree seeking professionals wanting to take graduatelevel courses to fulfill professional practice requirements:
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with 		
	appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
	 Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all 			
	 other undergraduate or graduate academic course work
	 from each accredited college or university recognized by the
	 CHEA must be submitted directly to The Citadel Graduate
	College.
3. Submit a resume detailing previous work.
4. Submission of an official TOEFL score if the applicant’s native
	 language is not English. The minimum score is 550 paper-based or 		
	 213 computer-based or 79 internet-based.
5. A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as proof of 	
	 U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South Carolina.
6. Permission of department is required.
Admission Denied: During the admission process, the applicant’s
records will be reviewed and results communicated in writing. If
the application is denied, the applicant may petition the Dean
of Engineering for re-consideration, citing any extenuating or
mitigating circumstances.

Program Requirements
The Master of Science in Project Management is conferred upon
those candidates who successfully complete an approved program
of study consisting of 30 semester hours of graduate credit as
delineated below.
Students are expected to complete all degree requirements within a
six-year period from the time of registration in their first graduate
course at The Citadel. Any transfer credit must have been earned
within six years prior to admission into The Citadel MSPM
program. Any prerequisites for applicable courses must be met.
All degree candidates must:
1. Complete four core Technical Project Management
(TPM) courses for a total of 12 hours.
	
PMGT-650	
Overview of Technical Project
			Management
	
PMGT-651	
Technical Project Planning and
			Scheduling
	
PMGT-652	
Applications of Quality Management
	
PMGT-653	
Technical Project Support and 	
			Operations
2. Complete two core Leadership courses for a total of 6 hours.
Courses include:
	
PMGT-671	
Project Manager Leadership
			Development
	
PMGT-672	
Applied Leadership Concepts
3. No transfer credit will be accepted for core courses.
4. Declare a plan of study totaling 12 hours of elective courses 		
taken from the following areas. Elective courses can be taken in		
multiple areas.	
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�Transfer Credit: A maximum of two courses (6 hours) may be
transferred in from an accredited college or university. (except for
•	 Program Management						PMGT 650, PMGT 651, PMGT 652, PMGT 653, PMGT 671, and
PMGT 672), provided: (1) grades of “B” or better were received in
	
PMGT-660	
Overview of Technical 			
			Program Management			the courses being considered, (2) credit was earned within six years
prior to admission into The Citadel MSPM program, and (3) each
	
PMGT-661	
The Legal and Contractual Aspects of		
			Program Management			course has been approved by the department head.

Areas of Study

	
PMGT-680	
Systems Engineering Management		
			Fundamentals				Transfer Credit From The Citadel: A maximum of 12 hours may
be transferred from one Citadel graduate degree program where
	
PMGT-685	
Decision and Risk Analysis			
appropriate, provided that core degree requirements are met.
				
•	 Systems Engineering Management
Grading: All students are subject to the Academic Standards
	
PMGT-680	
Systems Engineering Management 		
section under Policy Information of The Citadel Graduate College
			Fundamentals
catalog.
	
PMGT-681	
Requirements Development and 		
			Management
Requirements for Graduation: The degree of Master of Science
	
PMGT-682	
System Verification and Validation
in Project Management may be conferred upon those students
who successfully complete the 30 hours of graduate coursework as
	
And one of the following elective courses:
specified above with a grade-point ratio (GPR) of 3.0 or better on
	
PMGT-683	
Systems Modeling and Integration
hours earned at The Citadel. Completion of more than 30 credit
	
PMGT-684	
Human System Integration
hours of advanced graduate coursework will only be allowed for
	
PMGT-685	
Decision and Risk Analysis		
professional development, and may not be used to increase GPR to
	
the 3.0 required for graduation.
•	 Leadership
	
BADM-713	
Communication for Leadership
	
BADM-722	
Leadership in Organizations			
	
BADM-710	
Foundations of Quantiative Methods 		
			and Operations Management
	
PMGT-690	
Independent Study
	
PSYC-500	
Human Growth and Development		
	
PSYC-523	
Statistics and Research Design
	
PSYC-570	
Social and Cognitive Foundations of
			Interpersonal Behavior
•	 Civil and Environmental Engineering
	 CIVL-502	Sustainability
	
CIVL-504	
Natural Hazards and Preservation of
			Historical Structures
	
CIVL-506	
Geographic Information Systems
	
CIVL-508	
Monitoring of Civil Engineering
			Infrastructure
	
CIVL-602	
Water Quality Modeling and
			Management
	
CIVL-604	
Aquatic Chemistry
	
CIVL-608	
Building Load Analysis
	
CIVL-610	
Timber Design
	
CIVL-612	
Urban Transportation Planning
	
CIVL-614	
Ground Improvement
	
CIVL-616	
Deep Foundations
	
CIVL-650	
Special Graduate Topics in Civil
			Engineering			
	
•	 Electrical and Computer Engineering
	
ELEC-605	
Advanced Power Systems
	
ELEC-615	
Spectral Analysis
	
ELEC-625	
RF Systems
	
ELEC-635	
Adaptive Signal Processing
	
ELEC-645	
Data Communication Networks
	
ELEC-655	
Digital Communications
	
ELEC-665	
Fundamentals of Advanced Energy 	
			Conversion
	
ELEC-675	
Computer Architecture
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Required Technical Project Management Courses		
							
PMGT-650—Overview of Technical Project Management
Three Credit Hours
This course applies a systems engineering approach to project
management and introduces the student to the entire lifecycle of
technical projects as offered by Project Management Institute’s A
Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®
Guide) and other resources. Practical assignments are combined
with industry-accepted standards for the purpose of developing
a logical framework for managing and leading technical projects.
The five major process groups of Initiation, Planning, Executing,
Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing are investigated in relationship with the ten knowledge areas of Integration, Scope, Time,
Cost, Quality, Human Resources, Communication, Risk, Procurement and stakeholder management. Professional responsibility
and ethics will receive particular emphasis. A Capstone Project
requirement is a major component of this course and integrated
into the other Technical Project Management (TPM) courses,
PMGT 651, PMGT 652, and PMGT 653. A formal presentation
of the completed TPM Capstone Project to industry, academic and
public professionals will be required at the successful completion of
the fourth TPM course.
Prerequisite: None

PMGT-651—Technical Project Planning and Scheduling
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the principles and applications of work
breakdown structures (WBS); the Critical Path Method (CPM) and
Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT); earned value
management, critical chain scheduling and buffer management;
definition and allocation of resources; resource leveling; and schedule compression. Course content includes realistic projects, case
studies, MS Project computer applications, along with web-based
management and technology tools. Each student will continue
working on their Capstone Project started in PMGT-650.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650 and PMGT-652; or instructor permission.	

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PMGT-652—Applications of Quality Management
Three Credit Hours
This course investigates risk planning and the principles of quality management and their application in the technical project
environment. The standards, tools, techniques and deliverables as
related to the development and implementation of a comprehensive quality system will be explored. Topics related to ISO 9000,
lean six sigma methodology, business process improvement, and
risk planning and mitigation will be addressed. Each student will
continue working on their Capstone Project started in PMGT-650.	
Prerequisite: Must be taken after or simultaneously with PMGT650.
PMGT-653—Technical Project Support and Operations
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and
understanding of the activities necessary for the completion of a
project, but not normally recognized as project activities. These
activities include project plan development, human resources,
communication, procurement, and stakeholder management. Each
student will continue working on their Capstone Project started in
PMGT-650, and if PMGT-651 and PMGT-652 have been successfully completed, will formally present the completed project as part
of this course.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650 and PMGT-652 or PMGT-651; or instructor permission.						

	
Required Leadership Courses (Total 6 hours)
PMGT-671—Project Manager Leadership Development	
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide project management students
with knowledge and understanding of proven concepts for the
development of leadership skill essential to lead and manage
technical project teams. It is intended for students who want to
improve their knowledge in the area of technical project leadership
and management responsibilities. Students will be exposed
to the issues related to understanding the difference between
leadership and management, the leadership behaviors unique to
the best performing project managers, the casual influences that
impact leadership development, and the importance of coaching,
mentoring, and corporate culture. Course content will include
the study of proven research results, case studies, guest speakers,
individual study, and executive interviews.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650 or instructor permission.
PMGT-672–Applied Leadership Concepts
Three credit hours
This course is designed to provide project/program management
professionals with advanced leadership skills. Areas covered in the
course will include leadership challenges unique to international
projects, virtual project teams, executive leadership issues,
conflict resolution, oral, written, and electronic communications,
negotiations, high performance teams, and secession planning.
Course content will include case studies, guest speakers, executive
interviews, and team case studies.
Prerequisites: PMGT-650 and PMGT-671.

							

							
Elective Courses (Total 12 hours)
	
							
Program Management Courses

						
PMGT-660–Overview of Technical Program Management
Three Credit hours
This course introduces the student to the complexities of technical program management, as offered by Project Management
Institute’s (PMI) The Standard For Program Management, and
other sources. The course provides an overview of the technical
expertise, leadership and management skills, and cultural factors
that generate success in management of today’s complex technical
programs. An overview of the social, economic, political, media,
and regulatory issues faced by program managers will be explored
to enable an understanding of the complex issues that must be
managed. The primary intent of this course is to expose students
to the many challenging issues being faced internally and externally
so that successful processes can be developed and pitfalls avoided.
Key topics covered will include the need for effective processes
and management agility, establishing a culture of communication,
superior stakeholder engagement, and active executive support in
program governance.						
Prerequisite: PMGT-650 and PMGT-653.
							
PMGT-661–The Legal and Contractual Aspects of Program
Management
Three Credit hours
This course provides an overview of legal and contractual issues
that influence and impact technical program and project management decisions. An overview of the legal system and regulatory
framework will be developed to facilitate an understanding of
potential legal issues. Primary focus is placed upon understanding and avoiding pitfalls associated with the contracting process as
it pertains to Engineering and Construction programs and large
Government/Private Programs. Other topics include legal relationships between the Client, Prime Contractor and Design Professional; negligence and the Design Professional; Design Professional
licensing and liability; the role of insurance and bonds in program
management; personnel and labor issues; intellectual property;
environmental liability in public and private construction; claims,
arbitration, and dispute resolution options; and the ethical implications of decisions.							
Prerequisite: PMGT-650. 						
								
PMGT-685–Decision and Risk Analysis
Three credit hours
This course takes a broad study of decision analysis tools and
techniques used in technical and management decision making
within a risk management context. Integration of sustainability
with decision and risk analysis will be emphasized. Students will
develop an industry standard Risk Management Strategy and a
Decision Management Strategy. Topics of study include decision
and alternative definition, analytical decision support, probability
theory and statistics, decision framing, cognitive bias, risk planning
and identification, risk analysis, risk breakdown structures,
sensitivity and multi-attribute utility analysis and decision
implementation.
Prerequisites: None.
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Systems Engineering Management Courses
PMGT-680–System Engineering Management Fundamentals
Three credit hours
This course is an overview of system engineering practices and
principles, with an emphasis on system life cycle processes and
activities. Content is based on the INCOSE System Engineering
Handbook as well as other related texts and applicable industry
standards. Students will participate in individual and team
projects. Topics of study include System Engineering Concepts,
the System of Systems (SOS), System Definition and Development,
System Design Requirements, integration strategies, System
Modeling, Project Planning, System Engineering Processes,
leadership, and organizing to manage processes associated with
complex technical systems.
Prerequisites: None.
PMGT-681–Requirements Development and Management
Three credit hours
This course is designed to build the knowledge and skills necessary
to manage the translation of needs and priorities into a system of
requirements and to develop derived requirements. These together
form the basis of the engineering of complex technical and
multidiscipline projects. Course topics will focus on managing the
processes associated with the development of system requirements.
The course will introduce concepts associated with the translation
of user needs and priorities into basic functions and quantifiable
performance requirements, along with how to analyze and improve
upon the requirements in areas such as correctness, completeness,
consistency, measurability and testability.
Prerequisite: PMGT-680 or instructor permission.
PMGT-682–System Verification and Validation
Three credit hours
This course is designed to build knowledge and performance
competencies related to the verification and validation processes
associated with ensuring the integrity of an evolving design
solution. A comprehensive exploration of system verification
and validation practices will be performed to provide a basis
for applying technical modeling and simulation techniques and
lifecycle phases. Course topics will include an examination of
applicable industry standards and provide a broad understanding
associated with relevant process areas.
Prerequisite: PMGT-680 and PMGT-681 or instructor permission.
PMGT-683–Systems Modeling and Integration
Three credit hours
This course provides an overview of how systems engineers employ
models and simulations to implement the systems engineering
process model. Conceptual understanding and practical
skills in the application and integration of systems modeling
and simulation will be addressed, in addition to model and
simulation development and application to facilitate decision
making. Principles and theoretical frameworks will be explored
to provide the practical knowledge and skills associated with the
application and integration of systems modeling and simulation
within complex systems or technical organizations. Topics of
study include process improvement, lean enterprise concepts,
requirements allocation, and system optimization.
Prerequisite: None
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PMGT-684–Human System Integration
Three credit hours
This course examines the application of human system integration
(HSI) theories and principles to understand human factors,
safety engineering, and the limitations of the human. Emphasis
will be placed on reducing life cycle costs and optimizing system
performance through an understanding of the relationships
between humans and technology in complex systems. Topics will
focus on the design of interactive products to support the way
people communicate and interact, including human factors, safety,
rapid prototyping, mock-ups, habitability, survivability and team
behavior.
Prerequisites: None.

Leadership Courses
BADM-710—Foundations of Quantitative Methods and
Operations Management	
Three Credit Hours
This course provides students with an introduction to both
the fundamentals of operations management and the essential
concepts of probability and statistics. Topics include collection,
organization, description, and presentation of data; discrete and
continuous probability distributions; sampling distributions;
regression, model building, and correlation analysis; forecasting;
statistical process control; decision analysis; and waiting lines.
Emphasis is on understanding the processes involved in the
sourcing, production, and delivery of products and services,
along with related operational issues like customer satisfaction,
scheduling, project management, quality, inventory, reliability, and
capacity management. The spreadsheet computational tool (Excel)
is heavily used in this course.
Prerequisites: None

BADM-713—Communication for Leadership	
Three Credit Hours
This course provides insight on the role of organizations as
communication systems in which effective writing and speaking are
crucial. Emphasis is on developing awareness of verbal and written
styles, interpersonal skills, and creating a repertoire of writing and
speaking strategies.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-722—Leadership in Organizations	
Three Credit Hours
This course is a seminar that focuses on the understanding and
application of organizational theory and leadership principles.
In addition, the course will include components on developing
individual leadership skills and different theories of organizations.
The applications component of the course will include a variety
of approaches such as cases, films, guest speakers, individual selfassessment, role play, team building exercises, and a leadership
portfolio. 			
Prerequisite: None
PSYC-500—Human Growth and Development
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the principles of human development with
emphasis on the contributions of biological, social, psychological,
and multicultural influences as applied to an understanding

�of cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development
across the life-span. Particular emphasis will be given to the
psychobiological nature and social context of development as well
as cultural and ethnic variations impacting on developmental
processes.	
Prerequisites: None.
PSYC-523–Statistics and Research Design
Three credit hours
Course will focus on descriptive and inferential statistics
as tools for exploration of quantitative research methods.
Students will develop competence in generating basic
research designs to answer questions in schools, agencies, and
practice.	
Prerequisites: None.
PSYC-570–Social and Cognitive Foundations of Interpersonal
Behavior
Three credit hours
This course presents a survey of the scientific study of social
influence -- or social psychology, in other words. The class is based
on the premise that a fundamental understanding of the basic
forces affecting how individuals think and behave in social settings
serves as a cornerstone of effective interpersonal behavior and
sound leadership, and is thus critical to successful performance in
virtually every professional endeavor. The topics addressed include
social judgment and decision-making, attitudes and attitude
change, persuasion, group processes, prejudice and discrimination,
and conflict resolution.
Prerequisites: None
PMGT-690–Independent Study
Three credit hours
This course is designed to complement classroom instruction
by allowing for work on an advanced academic project under
the direction of one or more of the faculty of the School of
Engineering. Students will have the opportunity to relate their
classroom experiences to an investigation of advanced topics.
Applicable efforts, activities, and topics will be approved through
the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program
Management.
Prerequisites: PMGT-650 and instructor permission.

	
Civil and Environmental Engineering Courses
CIVL-502–Sustainability
Three credit hours
This course provides an introduction to the broad topic of
sustainability and its application to engineering. A foundation of
study on the historical perspective of sustainability leads to a focus
on sustainable development, sustainable design.
Prerequisites: BS degree in engineering or related field.
 
CIVL-504–Natural Hazards and Preservation of Historical
Structures
Three credit hours
Engineering and science applications and socio-economic impacts
of natural hazards on historic structures. Course provides
thorough overview of design, rehabilitation, and other socioeconomic decisions related to natural hazards and historical
structures.
Prerequisites: BS degree in engineering or related field.

CIVL-506–Geographic Information Systems
Three credit hours
Instruction in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) focusing on
data analysis and application methods for engineers, planners and
related professions. Fundamental topics include spatial analysis,
geostatistical analysis, 3-D modeling, and vector/raster modeling.
The focus of the course is on gaining a fundamental understanding
of spatial data structures in GIS, geo-spatial data acquisition,
geoprocessing, geostatistical methods; visualization, exploration
of spatial data; network analysis, terrain mapping, spatial analysis,
and modeling. The course will include specific emphasis on urban
land use evaluation methods, transportation analysis (dynamic
segmentation and routing) and hydrologic modeling.
Prerequisites: BS in mathematics, science, or engineering, or
permission from instructor. Familiarity with basic GIS concepts
with and either ARC/INFO, ArcView, or ArcGIS highly
recommended.
CIVL-508–Monitoring of Civil Engineering Infrastructure
Three credit hours
Design and analysis of instrumentation systems to monitoring
of civil engineering infrastructure for the purpose of evaluating
performance and/or design. Covered topics include principles
of measurement, measurement errors and error analysis,
instrumentation sensor types and calibration, data acquisition and
signal conditioning, and data management.
Prerequisites: CIV-330 or equivalent or permission from instructor.
CIVL-602–Water Quality Modeling and Management
Three credit hours
Water quality analysis and simulation of physical, chemical, and
biological processes affecting rivers, lakes, estuaries, and drinking
water distribution systems. Included are best management
practices based on application of water quality modeling
techniques to environmental systems (rivers, lakes, distribution
systems, etc.
Prerequisites: CIVL-312 or permission from instructor.
			
CIVL-604–Aquatic Chemistry
Three credit hours
Quantitative treatment of variables that govern the chemistry
of aquatic systems such as lakes, oceans, rivers, estuaries, and
groundwater. Emphasis on carbonate in open and closed systems,
metal complexation and solubility, and oxidation-reduction
reactions.
Prerequisites: CHEM-152/162 or permission from instructor.
CIVL-608–Building Load Analysis
Three credit hours
Structural engineering applications of analysis methodologies
used to determine loads in accordance with ASCE 7. Course
provides thorough overview of all practical load considerations.
Prerequisites: CIVL-309 or approved equivalent.
CIVL-610–Timber Design
Three credit hours
Design of wood framed structures in accordance with the NDS
Specification. Course provides thorough overview of practical
member and connection design and real world applications.
Prerequisites: CIVL-304 or approved equivalent.
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�CIVL-612–Urban Transportation Planning
Three credit hours
A systems approach to the transportation planning process
focusing on policy issues and the decision making process. Topics
include: 1.) Trip generation modeling –variables influencing trip
generation, regression analysis and category analysis; 2.) Trip
distribution – modeling factors governing trip distribution, growthfactor methods and gravity models, calibration of gravity models;
3.) Mode split modeling – factors influencing mode choice,
discrete choice models; 4.) Route selection – traffic assignment;
and 5.) Transportation surveys; transport related land use models,
urban structure, urban goods transport. Use of popular travel
demand software and transportation planning applications will
also be covered.
Prerequisites: BS in mathematics, science, or engineering, or
permission from instructor.

American power grid, and the use of computer tools for the design
of transmission and distribution systems.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
an undergraduate course in power system analysis or equivalent.

CIVL-614–Ground Improvement
Three credit hours
This course provides a thorough overview of several design and
construction methods for improving in-situ soil conditions.
Covered topics include site exploration; evaluation of in-situ
soil conditions via in-situ testing; soil liquefaction; soil shear
strength and compressibility; soil nailing; foundation problems for
highway embankments; soil grouting; dynamic compaction, vibrocompaction; and vibro-replacement.
Prerequisites: CIVL-410 or equivalent or permission from
instructor.

ELEC-625–RF Systems
Three credit hours
Analysis, design, and optimization of radio-frequency systems. The
operation and characterization of RF components, fundamentals
of noise and distortion, and system concepts including tools such
as level charts and link budgets will be taught. Applications will
include wireless communication systems and radar.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
undergraduate courses in linear systems and electromagnetic fields.

CIVL-616–Deep Foundations
Three credit hours
Design, construction, and inspection of deep foundation
systems. Covered topics include effects of deep foundation
installations; static capacity and settlement analysis of single pile
and pile groups under axial and lateral loads; drilled shaft design,
construction, and inspection techniques; deep foundation load
testing standards, interpretation, and simulation; non-destructive
testing and subsequent analysis; cost analysis of deep foundations.
Prerequisites: CIVL-410 or equivalent or permission from
instructor.
CIVL-650–Special Graduate Topics in Civil Engineering
Three credit hours
Selected graduate topics in civil engineering. The offering of
this course will depend upon the interest of the students, the
availability of an instructor, and the approval of the department
head. Since the content of this course may change, a student may
repeat the course for credit with the consent of the department
head. Prerequisites: Graduate status and permission from
department head.
Prerequisites: None.

Electrical and Computer Engineering Courses
ELEC-605–Advanced Power Systems
Three credit hours
A review of AC systems, power flow and symmetrical faults
will be given. Students will study symmetrical components,
unsymmetrical faults, system protection, power system controls,
and power line transients. Additional topics will include power
flow computational methods, regulatory aspects of the North
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ELEC-615–Spectral Analysis
Three credit hours
Spectral estimation and analysis plays a key role in a large variety
of signal processing applications. Classical and modern spectral
analysis techniques are developed and compared in terms of
performance and implementation. Topics covered include
random-discrete signals, sample autocorrelations functions, the
periodogram, and parametric spectral estimates.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
an undergraduate course(s) in continuous and discrete time signal
analysis or equivalent.

ELEC-635–Adaptive Signal Processing
Three credit hours
An introduction to the analysis and design of adaptive systems with
applications in the areas of communications, signal processing,
and control. Topics include random signal models; theory of
adaptation and performance measures; LMS and RLS algorithms;
optimal filtering; adaptive equalization; interference cancellation;
signal prediction; and system identification.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
undergraduate courses in signals and systems, and probability and
statistics for engineers.
ELEC-645–Data Communication Networks
Three credit hours
Fundamentals of data communication networks. Emphasis on
network algorithms and their performance. Topics include:
layered network architecture, Link Layer protocols, high-speed
packet switching, queueing theory, Local Area Networks, and
Wide Area Networking issues, including routing and flow control.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
undergraduate courses in computer programming and probability
and statistics for engineers.
ELEC-655–Digital Communications
Three credit hours
Introduction to modern digital communication systems. Emphasis
on modulation and detection techniques and their performance in
the presence of noise.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor,
and undergraduate courses in linear systems and probability and
statistics for engineers.

�ELEC-665–Fundamentals of Advanced Energy Conversion
Three credit hours
This course covers fundamentals of thermodynamics, chemistry,
flow and transport processes as applied to energy systems. Topics
include analysis of energy conversion in thermomechanical,
thermochemical, electrochemical, and photoelectric processes
in existing and future power and transportation systems, with
emphasis on efficiency, environmental impact and performance.
Systems utilizing fossil fuels, hydrogen, nuclear and renewable
resources, over a range of sizes and scales are discussed.
Applications include fuel reforming, hydrogen and synthetic fuel
production, fuel cells and batteries, combustion, hybrids, catalysis,
supercritical and combined cycles, photovoltaics, etc. The course
also deals with different forms of energy storage and transmission,
and optimal source utilization and fuel-life cycle analysis.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor
and undergraduate courses in university physics and engineering
mathematics.
ELEC-675–Computer Architecture
Three credit hours
Organization and design of computer systems hardware. Provides
the basic knowledge required for understanding and designing
standard and advanced computer architectures. Topics include:
instruction set architectures, ALU design and computer arithmetic,
memory organization, cache and virtual memories, controller
design, pipelining and parallelism.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission of the instructor,
and undergraduate courses in digital logic design and assembly
language programming.

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�Graduate Certificate Programs
2013-2014

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�Graduate Certificate in Technical
Project Management
School of Engineering, 843-953-9811
Dr. Charles Skipper
Charles.skipper@citadel.edu
							
Mission Statement
The mission of the Technical Project Management (TPM) graduate
certificate program is to educate and train the next generation of
technical and professional leaders.

Admission Requirement
Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for admission into the TPM graduate certificate program.
1.	 Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2.	 An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college or university attended.
3.	 Submit a resume detailing work experience.
4.	 Submit a one-page letter of intent that provides concise,
complete answers to the following questions:
		 a. How has your experience prepared you for the TPM
graduate courses?
		 b. How will your knowledge, skills and attitudes
		
contribute to the TPM program’s learning community?
		 c. What do you hope to gain from the TPM graduate
		
program?
5.	 Evidence of a minimum of one year work experience, or
permission of Department Head.	
6.	 Students who have been admitted to the MSPM are
automatically enrolled in the TPM certificate program.
7. 	 A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as
proof of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South
Carolina.
All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated
by the department to receive consideration to the TPM graduate
program. An undergraduate engineering degree is not required.
Course substitutions or transfer courses cannot be used for certificate programs.

Program Requirements:
Students are required to complete 12 hours of graduate study
within a two-year period from the time of registration in their first
TPM graduate course at The Citadel. Students who fulfill the
program requirements will earn a graduate certificate in Technical
Project Management.

Required Program:
The required courses for the TPM Graduate Certificate Program
are:
•	 PMGT-650: Overview of Technical Project Management,
3 credit hours
•	 PMGT-651: Technical Project Planning and Scheduling, 3
credit hours
•	 PMGT-652: Applications of Quality Management, 3
credit hours
•	 PMGT-653: Technical Project Support and Operations, 3
credit hours
Total Required Courses: 12 credit hours
All students are required to complete a capstone project that spans
the four TPM courses.
A formal presentation of the completed capstone project will be
made upon completion of the fourth TPM course. Students are
also expected to present their capstone project to industry professionals.

Required Courses
PMGT-650—Overview of Technical Project Management
Three Credit Hours
This course applies a systems engineering approach to project
management and introduces the student to the entire lifecycle of
technical projects as offered by Project Management Institute’s A
Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®
Guide) and other resources. Practical assignments are combined
with industry-accepted standards for the purpose of developing
a logical framework for managing and leading technical projects.
The five major process groups of Initiation, Planning, Executing,
Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing are investigated in relationship with the ten knowledge areas of Integration, Scope, Time,
Cost, Quality, Human Resources, Communication, Risk, Procurement and stakeholder management. Professional responsibility
and ethics will receive particular emphasis. A Capstone Project
requirement is a major component of this course and integrated
into the other Technical Project Management (TPM) courses,
PMGT-651, PMGT-652, and PMGT-653. A formal presentation of
the completed TPM Capstone Project to industry, academic and
public professionals will be required at the successful completion of
the fourth TPM course.
Prerequisite: None

PMGT-651—Technical Project Planning and Scheduling
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the principles and applications of work
breakdown structures (WBS); the Critical Path Method (CPM) and
Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT); earned value
management, critical chain scheduling and buffer management;
definition and allocation of resources; resource leveling; and schedule compression. Course content includes realistic projects, case
studies, MS Project computer applications, along with web-based
management and technology tools. Each student will continue
working on their Capstone Project started in PMGT-650.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650 and PMGT-652: or instructor permission.

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�PMGT-652—Applications of Quality Management
Three Credit Hours
This course investigates risk planning and the principles of quality
management and their application in the technical project environment. The standards, tools, techniques and deliverables as related
to the development and implementation of a comprehensive quality system will be explored. Topics related to ISO 9000, lean six
sigma methodology, business process improvement, and risk planning and mitigation will be addressed. Each student will continue
working on their Capstone Project started in PMGT-650.
Prerequisite: Must be taken after or simultaneously with PMGT650.

PMGT-653—Technical Project Support and Operations
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and
understanding of the activities necessary for the completion of a
project, but not normally recognized as project activities. These
activities include project plan development, human resources,
communication, procurement, and stakeholder management. Each
student will continue working on their Capstone Project started in
PMGT-650, and if PMGT-651 and PMGT-652 have been successfully completed, will formally present the completed project as part
of this course.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650 and PMGT-651 or PMGT-652; or instructor permission.

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�Graduate Certificate in Sport
Management - Sport Sales &amp; Marketing
Department of Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science
843-953-5060
Program Coordinator
Dr. Harry Davakos, 843-953-7957
Harry.Davakos@citadel.edu
Dr. Michelle Richardson, 843-953-7957
frichard@citadel.edu

The Sport Management Graduate Certificate
Program

This graduate certificate program in Sport Management offers five
(5) courses that will enhance the student’s breadth and depth of
knowledge and skills in sport sales and marketing. These courses
were specifically developed to broaden knowledge, skills, and
abilities of working professionals in the field of sport management
as well as provide such skills to students who wish to enhance their
career marketability. In addition, graduate programs, such as the
M.S. in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science and the M.A. in Sport
Management at The Citadel, may accept these certificate program
courses if admission is granted to both simultaneously.

Admission Requirements

Requirements and application procedures for admission into the
Sport Management Certificate Program:
1.	 Contact the Program Coordinator of the Sport Management
Program in the Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport
Science, Deas Hall, Room 205, Tel: (843) 843-7957 or (843)
953-5060, email: harry.davakos@citadel.edu.
2.	 Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
a non-refundable application fee to The Citadel Graduate
College (CGC), Bond Hall, Room 101.
3.	 Submit an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree
and all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from
each regionally accredited college and university attended.
Students whose degrees are from colleges and universities
outside the United States will be required to have their
transcripts translated by one of several academic credential
evaluation organizations recognized by The CGC.
4.	 Submit a resume to the CGC detailing previous work
experience.
5.	 A letter of intent to the CGC that addresses the following
questions:
	
a. How have your past experiences prepared you for the
	
Sport Management Certificate Program’s graduate
	
work?

	
b. How will your knowledge, skills, and attitudes 	
	
contribute to the sport marketing/sales learning
	
community?
	
c. What do you hope to gain if accepted to the Sport
	
Management Certificate Program?
6. A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as proof of 	
U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South Carolina.
All materials must be received by the CGC and evaluated by the
department to receive consideration for entrance into the Sport
Management Certificate Program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program. Course substitutions
or transfer courses cannot be used for certificate programs.

Course Descriptions
HESS-518—Sport Marketing
Three Credit Hours
Course covers basic components of sport marketing; use of sports
as marketing tool for other products; marketing of sports; and
current considerations relevant for both marketing through and
marketing of sports.
HESS-521—The Art of Selling in Sport
Three Credit Hours
A course concentrating on knowledge, skills and concepts related
to the “art” of sales, an area valued considerably in the sport
industry.
HESS-523—Administration and Leadership of Exercise and Sport
Organizations
Three Credit Hours
A course examining organizational theory and behavior as well
as leadership qualities related to exercise and sport organizations.
Effectiveness, structure, and design of exercise and sport
organizations are also addressed as well as cultures, leadership
styles, conflicts, changes, and human resources involved in these
entities.
HESS-539—Sport Public Relations and Promotions
Three Credit Hours
A course focusing on public relations principles and practices in
the sport management industry.
HESS-558—Advertising in Sport
Three Credit Hours
A course examining knowledge, skills and concepts required
for successful advertising in the sport industry. Strategies and
techniques of successful advertising will be studied.

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�Graduate Certificate in Leadership
Dr. Mick Fekula
Director of Academic Leadership Programs
843-801-5042
mick.fekula@citadel.edu
The graduate certificate in Leadership consists of five (5) three (3)
hour courses at the graduate level which can be used in each of the
following programs or can be completed as a stand alone certificate
in leadership for those interested individuals who are not enrolled
in one of these three programs:
•	 Master of Arts in Social Science
•	 Master of Science in Project Management
•	 Master of Business Administration

Admission Requirements
1.	 Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
the appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2.	 Submit an official transcript for the baccalaureate degree and
all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college or university attended.
3.	 Submit a letter of intent, no more than two pages, which
answers the following questions:
	
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for 	
	
graduate courses in leadership?
	
b. How will your knowledge, skills and experiences
	
contribute to this program’s learning community?
	
c. What do you hope to gain from this graduate
	
certificate program?
4.	 Submit the names and contact information for three (3)
references familiar with your work.
5.	 A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as proof
of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South Carolina.
All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program.
Students who are not enrolled in a degree program and pursuing
the stand alone certificate must complete all 5 courses at The
Citadel.

Program Requirements
Required Courses (6 Credit hours):
BADM-722—Leadership in Organizations
PSYC-570—Social and Cognitive Foundations of Interpersonal
Behavior
Electives (6 Credit hours), choose two (2) of the following:
LDRS 710 – Ethics, Values, &amp; Principled Leadership*
†LDRS 711 – Leading Change: Organization Development
and Transformation*
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LDRS 712 – Leading Teams: Coaching, Culture, Diversity,
and Globalization*
BADM 713 – Communication for Leadership
PSYC 500 – Human Growth and Development
* BADM 722 is a prerequisite for these courses.
† Note: Students required to take LDRS 714 (see below) must
take LDRS 711 as a prerequisite to LDRS 714
Application of Leadership (3 Credit hours), choose one (1) of the
following according to your degree status:
BADM-740—Global Business Strategy (if enrolled in the MBA
Degree)
PMGT-672—Applied Leadership Concepts (if enrolled in
Project Management Degree)
LDRS-714—Strategic Leadership, Vision, Mission and
Contemporary Issues (if non-degree-seeking or enrolled degree
programs other than MBA or Project Management)

Course Descriptions
PSYC-500—Human Growth and Development
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the principles of human development with
emphasis on the contributions of biological, social, psychological,
and multicultural influences as applied to an understanding of
cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development across the
life-span. Particular emphasis will be given to the psychobiological
nature and social context of development as well as cultural and
ethnic variations impacting on development processes.
PSYC-570—Social and Cognitive Foundations of Interpersonal
Behavior
Three Credit Hours
This course presents a survey of the scientific study of social
influence, emphasizing that a fundamental understanding of the
basic forces affecting how individuals think and behave in social
settings serves as a cornerstone of effective interpersonal behavior
and sound leadership.
BADM-713—Communication for Leadership
Three Credit Hours
This course provides insight on the role of organizations as
communication systems in which effective writing and speaking are
crucial. Emphasis is on developing awareness of verbal and written
styles, interpersonal skills, and creating a repertoire of writing and
speaking strategies.
Prerequisites: None.
BADM-722—Leadership in Organizations
Three Credit Hours
This course is a seminar that focuses on the understanding and
application of organizational theory and leadership principles.
In addition, the course will included components on developing
individual leadership skills and different theories of organizations.
The applications component of the course will include a variety
of approaches such as cases, films, guest speakers, individual selfassessment, role play, team building exercises, and a leadership
portfolio.
Prerequisites: None.

�LDRS-710—Ethics, Values, &amp; Principled Leadership
Three Credit Hours
In this course students will study ethics, to include its philosophical
foundations. Students will also learn and practice ethical decisionmaking through dilemma resolution processes. Leadership
virtues, values, and character will be emphasized as leadership
essentials. Servant leadership, authentic leadership, and the role of
individual spirituality will be explored. Principled leadership will
be defined as the subscription to a particular set of positive values.
Prerequisite: BADM-722.
LDRS-711—Leading Change: Organization Development and
Transformation
Three Credit Hours
In this course students examine the leadership processes associated
with achieving effective change, including transformational and
situational leadership. Students will study the conscious and
purposeful processes involved in developing an organization’s
capabilities targeted toward achieving its mission. Students will
engage in organizational diagnoses and study leader intervention
methods aimed at achieving organizational change with the goal of
improvement toward mission accomplishment.
Prerequisite: BADM-722.
LDRS-712—Leading Teams: Coaching, Culture, Diversity, and
Globalization
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses upon team development through leadership
in an environment characterized by diversity. Students learn
about effective team development strategies and the role that
leaders play in coaching. Students also examine the role of culture
in organizations as it impacts behavior, group effectiveness, and
the capability of the organization to learn. Globalization and
international cultures are also explored.
Prerequisites: BADM-722 and PSYC-570.
LDRS-714—Strategic Leadership, Vision, Mission and
Contemporary Issues
Three Credit Hours
The critical importance of vision as purposeful direction is
emphasized in this course. Strategic leadership is examined as
the alignment of the organization with its environment in terms
of mission orientation. Contemporary issues are derived from
the examination of the current environment for leadership and
leaders.
Prerequisites: BADM-722 and LDRS-711.

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�Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. George T. Williams, 843-953-2205
williamsg@citadel.edu

The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) and the Division of
Counselor Education within The Citadel School of Education
(SOE) is committed to principled educational leadership in higher
education making The Citadel the ideal place for offering a
program that aims to prepare leaders in Student Affairs.
The Student Affairs graduate certificate is designed to teach
students aspiring to work (or currently working) in higher
education how to:
•	 Use resources effectively to achieve institutional missions and
goals;
•	 Establish high expectations for the learning process; and
•	 Equip individuals with the skills needed to engage students
in active learning while building supportive and inclusive
communities within higher education institutions that help
students develop coherent values and ethical standards.
The program also provides supportive educational background
for those interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in Educational
Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education
Administration currently offered by Clemson University at the
Lowcountry Graduate Center.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
the appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall, Room 101.
2.	 Submit an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and
all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college or university attended.
3.	 Submit one letter of recommendation.
4.	 A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as proof
of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South Carolina.
Once all admission requirements have been satisfied, the SOE
Division of Counselor Education Admissions Committee will
review the application and the applicant will be notified of their
admission decision. Coursework is not to begin until admission
has been granted into the program. Course substitutions or
transfer courses cannot be used for certificate programs.

Curriculum

The Student Affairs certificate program consists of four, three
credit-hour courses totaling 12 graduate credit hours. Students
may choose to enroll in 15 credit hours when including a
practicum. Courses in the program are typically offered at the
Lowcountry Graduate Center (LGC).

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EDUC-537—Student Development Services in Higher Education
Three Credit Hours
Overview of the historical development of the counseling and
student affairs profession, as well as legal and ethical codes, and
skills needed in the profession.
EDUC-538—Theories of Student Development in Higher
Education
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of theories of student
development in higher education as it applies to the cognitive and
psychosocial development of students and the influence of the
college environment.
EDUC-539—Higher Education Administration
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of the process of organizing
the personnel and financial resources needed to effectively meet
student development and institutional goals and objectives.
This course will introduce students to basic human and fiscal
management concepts and skills.
EDUC-613—Foundations of American Higher Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to assist students in understanding the
historical trends and events that have influenced contemporary
American higher education and the resulting evolution of the
American college student.
EDUC-634—Practicum in Student Affairs and College
Counseling
Three Credit Hours
This supervised experience includes the student serving as a
student affairs specialist in a higher education institutional setting
for a minimum of 100 clock hours.
Prerequisite: Permission from a faculty Advisor

�Graduate Certificate in Environmental
Studies
Department of Biology, 843-953-5203
Dr. John Weinstein, 843-953-7796
john.weinstein@citadel.edu

Mission Statement

The mission of the Environmental Studies graduate certificate
program is to advance the knowledge of students in a variety of
broadly-based ecological and environmental topics. The graduate
certificate is designed to complement an existing baccalaureate
degree with an interdisciplinary in-depth analysis of the complex
interactions between humans, other organisms, and the
environment. The program is especially relevant for educators
seeking to enhance their ability to teach about local and global
environmental issues in the classroom, and professionals seeking
an analytical basis to understanding the complex interactions
between living organisms and their environment.
All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program. Course substitutions
or transfer courses cannot be used for certificate programs.
Courses taken as part of the Environmental Studies graduate
certificate can be counted toward the Master of Arts in Biology at
The Citadel if admission is granted to both simultaneously.

Admission Requirements
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
the appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all other
undergraduate or graduate work directly from each regionally 		
accredited college or university attended.
3. A letter of intent outlining the applicant’s purpose in pursuing
the certificate program.
4. Students admitted to the program are not required to have
an undergraduate major in biology, however it is assumed that
students will have had at least twelve hours in college level
biology courses, including a course in ecology. Prospective
students who do not have the recommended undergraduate
biology requirements must confer with the department head or
graduate advisor prior to beginning the program.
5. A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as proof of 	
U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South Carolina.

609 (Seminar in Environmental Studies). Each student is also
required to choose a minimum of two courses at least one of which
must be a 4 credit hour course with lab (minimum of 7 semester
hours) from the following list of approved Biology courses, and a
minimum of two courses (6 semester hours) from the following list
of approved Civil and Environmental Engineering courses.
Required Course (3 credit hours)
BIOL-609 – Seminar in Environmental Studies
Biology Elective Courses (2 courses, minimum of 7 semester
hours)
BIOL-505 – Biometry
BIOL-506 – Ecology*
BIOL-509 – Marine Biology*
BIOL-514 – The Vascular Flora of South Carolina*
BIOL-518 – Ornithology*
BIOL-519 – Economic Botany
BIOL-526 – Freshwater Biology*
BIOL-604 – Marine Invertebrates*
BIOL-606 – Field Methods in Biology*
BIOL-607 – Microbiology*
BIOL-610 – Tropical Rainforest and Reef Ecology*
BIOL-611 – Graduate Research˚
BIOL-621 – Aquatic Toxicology*
BIOL-631 – Environmental Physiology
*4 credit hours with lab
˚variable credit hours
Engineering, Humanities, and Social Sciences Electives (2
courses, 6 semester hours)
ANTH-501 – Physical and Cultural Adaptations
CIVL-506 – Geographic Information Systems
CIVL-602 – Water Quality Modeling and Management 		
CIVL-604 – Aquatic Chemistry
HIST-610 – Special Topics in U.S. History
			
PSCI-509 – Urban Politics
Please refer to page 92 of this catalog for the Biology course
descriptions, page 89 for the Anthropology course description,
page 113 for the Civil and Enviromental Engineering course
descriptions, page 73 for the History course description, and page
81 for the Political Science course description.

Program Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Studies program
requires a minimum of five graduate-level courses totaling at
least 16 semester hours. Students are required to take BIOL
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�Graduate Certificate in Homeland
Security
Department of Criminal Justice 843 953-0319
Dr. David Hurley, 843-953-6407
hurleyd1@citadel.edu
The Citadel, because of its history, reputation, and affiliation with
the military, state, and federal law enforcement is uniquely placed
to help develop leadership capabilities in the area of homeland
security. The Homeland Security Certificate is designed to give
students a broad understanding of homeland security issues and to
enhance leadership capabilities among those who currently work in
local, state, and federal government. The courses also benefit nonlaw enforcement personnel working in areas related to homeland
security such as cyber security, engineering, defense contractors
and emergency management personnel, who are expected to
understand the nature, purpose, and history associated with
individuals and groups who pose threats to the United States.
Courses in this program are oriented around providing a common
homeland security framework which can be utilized as part of
strategic decision-making processes within agencies. This program
introduces the student to basic homeland security concepts,
applicable management principles, policy analysis, and enhances
critical leadership skills necessary to successfully address security
challenges within the United States and abroad.
Learning Outcomes:
Students in the Homeland Security Certificate program will gain
knowledge proficiency in the following areas:
•	 Homeland Security Strategy and Interagency Collaboration
•	 Homeland Security Management Principles, Tools, and
Applications
•	 National Security Policy Development
•	 Domestic and International Terrorist Groups
•	 Ethics and Integrity Challenges Associated with Homeland
Security
•	 Leadership Principles and Issues related to Homeland Security

Admission Requirements
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
the appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. Submit an official transcript for the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each 	
regionally accredited college or university attended.
3. Submit a letter of intent, no more than two pages, which
answers the following questions:
	
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for
	
graduate courses in homeland security?
	
b. How will your knowledge, skills, and experiences
	
contribute to this program’s learning community?
	
c. What do you hope to gain from this Homeland
	
Security graduate certificate program?
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4. Submit the names and contact information for three (3)
references familiar with your work.
5. A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as proof of 	
U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South Carolina.
Students who are currently admitted to a graduate degree program
at The Citadel are automatically eligible to pursue the graduate
Certificate in Homeland Security but are required to apply for
acceptance into the certificate program.
All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program. Course substitutions
or transfer courses cannot be used for certificate programs.

Program Requirements

Students enrolled in the graduate certificate in Homeland Security
offered by the Department of Criminal Justice must complete
five (5) out of the seven three (3) hour homeland security courses
offered at the graduate level. Students who are dually enrolled
in both the Master of Arts in Social Science (MASS degree) and
the Homeland Security graduate certificate may count the five
Homeland Security courses as their Cluster A requirements for
the MASS degree. A stand-alone certificate in homeland security is
provided to individuals who are not enrolled in a degree program
at The Citadel but are interested in receiving a Certificate in
Homeland Security.

Course Descriptions
CRMJ-515—Topics in Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of homeland
security to fit the needs of students as well as the specialized
knowledge of the faculty.
CRMJ-555—Leadership Application Course in Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics in leadership application within the field of
criminal justice based on the specialized knowledge and research
interests of the faculty.
CRMJ-560—Homeland Security and Criminal Justice
Administration
Three Credit Hours
Seminar on effective management principles and practices as they
apply within homeland security organizations. Organizational
and management theories are analyzed and applied to the
contemporary structure of homeland security organizations
with emphasis given to a review of the research related to
the development of leadership skills for homeland security
management.
CRMJ-568/ PSCI-568—International and Domestic Terrorism
Three Credit Hours
In-depth seminar on the nature of international, transnational
and domestic political violence, with some attention to the

�phenomenon of “state terrorism” (international repression) and its
potential impact on the conduct of American foreign policy. The
course also reviews and critiques current explanations for terrorist
behavior. Issues addressed include conceptualizing and defining
terrorism, the structure of violent politics, the lessons and patterns
from the history of contemporary political violence, State support
for terrorism, and counterterrorism as a public policy problem.
PSCI-569/CRMJ-569—National Security Policy
Three Credit Hours
Seminar which examines the components of United States security
policy. Course discusses the roles and agencies involved in the
development of national security policy. Consideration given to
factors, both internal and external, affecting national security.
CRMJ-570—Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
Seminar on homeland defense and security. The course takes an
in-depth look at the agencies involved in homeland security and
the interagency processes which exist to integrate the services of
federal agencies and state and local governments with armed forces
and defense agencies.
CRMJ-572—Ethics and Integrity in Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
A study of the role of justice, ethics, integrity, and ethical behavior
in the homeland security. The course examines ethical issues
regarding the application of law and challenges associated with
the protection of American citizens against internal and external
threats. Consideration is given to the function of ethical conduct
in the rule of law, use of authority, and exercises of governmental
power as part of U.S. government responses to threats to homeland
security. The course includes a thorough review of issues related
to the rules of engagement, the U.S. Patriot Act, Border Patrol
and Security, the Transportation and Safety Administration (TSA)
regulations, and the treatment of terrorists. Ethical dilemmas and
practical applications are explored.

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�Graduate Certificate in Systems
Engineering Management
School of Engineering, 843-953-9811
Dr. Charles Skipper, charles.skipper@citadel.edu
The Systems Engineering Management (SEM) program provides
a multidisciplinary approach to the management and delivery of
complex projects and programs. The course of instruction presents
systems engineering as a well-developed body of knowledge, methodologies and techniques from a management perspective with
application to a wide range of industries.
							

Admission Requirements
Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for admission into the SEM graduate certificate program.
1.	 Complete and return a graduate application form, along
with appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2.	 An official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college or university attended.
3.	 Submit a resume detailing work experience.
4.	 Submit a one-page letter of intent (form available at www.
citadel.edu/graduatecollege/forms)that provides concise,
complete answers to the following questions:
		 a. How has your experience prepared you for the SEM
graduate courses?
		 b. How will your knowledge, skills and attitudes
		
contribute to the SEM program’s learning community?
		 c. What do you hope to gain from the SEM graduate 	
certificate program?
5. 	 A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as
proof of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South
Carolina.
All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated
by the department to receive consideration to the SEM graduate
program. An undergraduate engineering degree is not required.
Coursework is not to begin until admission has been granted into
the program. Course substitutions or transfer courses cannot be
used for certificate programs.
									

Program Requirements
Students must complete three required courses and one of the elective courses identified below:
Required Program:
PMGT-680 Systems Engineering Management Fundamentals
PMGT-681 Requirements Development and Management
PMGT-682 System Verification and Validation
Elective Courses (Select one)
PMGT-683 Systems Modeling and Integration
PMGT-684 Human System Integration
PMGT-685 Decision and Risk Analysis
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Up to four courses in the SEM program may be used in completing
the elective requirements for the Master of Science in Project Management if admission is granted to both simultaneously. Please see
your advisor for eligibility.

Required Courses
PMGT-680–System Engineering Management Fundamentals
Three Credit Hours
This course is an overview of system engineering practices and
principles, with an emphasis on system life cycle processes and
activities. Content is based on the INCOSE System Engineering
Handbook as well as other related texts and applicable industry
standards. Students will participate in individual and team
projects. Topics of study include System Engineering Concepts,
the System of Systems (SOS), System Definition and Development,
System Design Requirements, integration strategies, System
Modeling, Project Planning, System Engineering Processes,
leadership, and organizing to manage processes associated with
complex technical systems.
Prerequisites: None.
PMGT-681–Requirements Development and Management
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to build the knowledge and skills necessary
to manage the translation of needs and priorities into a system of
requirements and to develop derived requirements. These together
form the basis of the engineering of complex technical and
multidiscipline projects. Course topics will focus on managing the
processes associated with the development of system requirements.
The course will introduce concepts associated with the translation
of user needs and priorities into basic functions and quantifiable
performance requirements, along with how to analyze and improve
upon the requirements in areas such as correctness, completeness,
consistency, measurability and testability.
Prerequisite: PMGT-680 or instructor permission.
PMGT-682–System Verification and Validation
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to build knowledge and performance
competencies related to the verification and validation processes
associated with ensuring the integrity of an evolving design
solution. A comprehensive exploration of system verification
and validation practices will be performed to provide a basis
for applying technical modeling and simulation techniques and
lifecycle phases. Course topics will include an examination of
applicable industry standards and provide a broad understanding
associated with relevant process areas.
Prerequisite: PMGT-680 and PMGT-681 or instructor permission.

Elective Courses
PMGT-683–Systems Modeling and Integration
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of how systems engineers employ
models and simulations to implement the systems engineering
process model. Conceptual understanding and practical
skills in the application and integration of systems modeling
and simulation will be addressed, in addition to model and
simulation development and application to facilitate decision

�making. Principles and theoretical frameworks will be explored
to provide the practical knowledge and skills associated with the
application and integration of systems modeling and simulation
within complex systems or technical organizations. Topics of
study include process improvement, lean enterprise concepts,
requirements allocation, and system optimization.
Prerequisite: None
PMGT-684–Human System Integration
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the application of human system integration
(HSI) theories and principles to understand human factors,
safety engineering, and the limitations of the human. Emphasis
will be placed on reducing life cycle costs and optimizing system
performance through an understanding of the relationships
between humans and technology in complex systems. Topics will
focus on the design of interactive products to support the way
people communicate and interact, including human factors, safety,
rapid prototyping, mock-ups, habitability, survivability and team
behavior.
Prerequisites: None.
PMGT-685–Decision and Risk Analysis
Three Credit Hours
This course takes a broad study of decision analysis tools and
techniques used in technical and management decision making
within a risk management context. Integration of sustainability
with decision and risk analysis will be emphasized. Students will
develop an industry standard Risk Management Strategy and a
Decision Management Strategy. Topics of study include decision
and alternative definition, analytical decision support, probability
theory and statistics, decision framing, cognitive bias, risk planning
and identification, risk analysis, risk breakdown structures,
sensitivity and multi-attribute utility analysis and decision
implementation.
Prerequisites: None.

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�Graduate Certificate in Intelligence
Analysis
Department of Criminal Justice, 843-953-0319	
Dr. David Hurley, 843-953-6407
hurleyd1@citadel.edu
The Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis is designed for
working professionals who desire to increase their knowledge
of Intelligence Analysis issues, who seek to understand the role
and importance of effective leadership for national security, and
who wish to apply leadership strategies and tactics to complex
intelligence issues.
This program introduces applicable management principles,
policy analysis, critical thinking and enhances critical leadership
skills necessary to successfully address security and intelligence
challenges facing the United States.
The program is well-suited to professionals working in state,
local and, federal intelligence positions such as law enforcement,
transportation security, port authority personnel, military
personnel, local and state agencies that partner with intelligence
professionals and others seeking to increase their knowledge and
competencies in the area of intelligence.

Admission Requirements
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
the appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. Submit an official transcript for the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each regionally
accredited college or university attended.
3. Submit a letter of intent, no more than two pages, which
answers the following questions:
	
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for 	
	
graduate courses in intelligence analysis?
	
b. How will your knowledge, skills, and experiences 	
	
contribute to this program’s learning community?
	
c. What do you hope to gain from this Intelligence Analysis 	
	
graduate certificate program?
4. Submit the names and contact information for three (3)
references familiar with your work.
5. A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as proof of
U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South Carolina.
Students who are currently admitted to a graduate degree program
at The Citadel are automatically eligible to pursue the graduate
Certificate in Intelligence Analysis but are required to apply for
acceptance into the certificate program.

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All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program. Course substitutions
or transfer courses cannot be used for certificate programs.

Program Requirements
Students must complete 15 hours of graduate study (5 courses).
The program consists of three required intelligence courses (3
hours each) at the graduate level and each student must choose
two electives from a specified list of criminal justice, political
science, and homeland security courses. A stand-alone certificate
in Intelligence Analysis is provided to individuals who are not
enrolled in a degree program at The Citadel but are interested in
receiving a Certificate in Intelligence Analysis.
Students who are simultaneously enrolled in both the Master of
Arts in Social Science (MASS degree) and the Intelligence Analysis
graduate certificate may count the five Intelligence Analysis
courses as their Cluster A requirements for the MASS degree.
Simultaneous MASS degree/Intelligence certificate must meet all
the requirements (admission, declaration, by course completion
without substitution) of the simultaneous MASS degree/
Homeland Security certificate.
Students may NOT enroll in the simultaneous MASS/Homeland
Security AND MASS/Intelligence certificate programs (since
both would fill the Cluster A requirements) but MAY enroll in a
simultaneous MASS/Leadership and MASS/Intelligence certificate
programs (since the former fills the Cluster B and the latter fills the
Cluster A) as currently outlined in the CGC catalog.

Intelligence Analysis Required Courses
CRMJ-580–Introduction to Intelligence
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the field of intelligence
and national security. We will examine the history and
development of United States intelligence community. Specific
topics include the intelligence cycle, the relationship between
intelligence professionals and policy makers, the restructuring of
the U.S. intelligence community, oversight and accountability, and
covert action as a policy option. The moral and ethical implications
of intelligence practices will also be discussed.
CRMJ-581–Intelligence Research and Analysis
Three Credit Hours
This course seeks to develop in students the skills and abilities
necessary for conducting basic intelligence analysis. A variety
of exercises and practical applications are used to foster critical
thinking skills, the planning and coordination of data collection
from a variety of sources, and the use of analytic tools to establish
connections between people, places, events and other entities.
Students are exposed to computer software programs that visually
depict complex relationships.
CRMJ-582–Intelligence Theory Application
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the student to the discipline of intelligence
and provides the student with an understanding of how

�intelligence systems function and how intelligence estimates and
products are derived. By understanding the basic psychology of
intelligence, organizational trends and cognitive cultural difference,
the student will gain insight to how intelligence analysis actually
transpires.

Elective Courses
CRMJ-562— Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the ideology, structure, and justice processes
of various criminal justice systems in the United States, Europe,
Asia, Africa, Middle East and Latin America This comparative
study involves the analysis of diverse social control, legal, police,
court, correction, and juvenile systems from representative justice
approaches around the world. Variations among countries in crime
and deviance phenomena, as well as, comparative normative values,
practices, and ethics of justice system practitioners are explored.
Contemporary dilemmas and issues involving crime and criminal
justice practices among divergent justice schemes are discussed.
CRMJ-583 --Transnational Organized Crime
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the diverse dimensions of transnational
crime. Students will examine and discuss historical and
contemporary patterns, modus operandi, capabilities, and
vulnerabilities of transnational criminals and organizations.
Course content includes an introduction to transnational crime,
a discussion of the “problem” of transnational crime, a review
of illicit activities of transnational criminal organizations, an
examination of the link between transnational crime and terrorism,
a review of contemporary approaches to combating transnational
crime, and area studies covering Europe, Russia, the Middle East,
Asia, Africa and The Americas. Area studies will include a review
of American, Italian, French, Mexican, Asian, Middle Eastern, &amp;
African criminal enterprises, traditional organized crime, outlaw
motorcycle gangs, and other transnational criminal enterprises.
CRMJ-585 — Topics in Intelligence
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of
intelligence to fit the needs of students as well as the specialized
knowledge of the faculty – possible offering: Narco-terrorism,
Weapons of Mass Destruction and Emerging Threats.
PSCI-510—Topics in Political Science
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics that fit the needs of students as well as the
specialized knowledge of the faculty. Topics could range from
stability and change in the American political system to the best
way to attain security in a nuclear-armed world.

Elective Courses (from Homeland Security)
CRMJ-515/PSCI-515—Topics in Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of homeland
security to fit the needs of students as well as the specialized
knowledge of the faculty.

CRMJ-555/PSCI-555—Leadership Application Course in
Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics in leadership application within the field of
criminal justice based on the specialized knowledge and research
interests of the faculty.
CRMJ-560—Homeland Security and Criminal Justice
Administration
Three Credit Hours
Seminar on effective management principles and practices as they
apply within homeland security organizations. Organizational
and management theories are analyzed and applied to the
contemporary structure of homeland security organizations
with emphasis given to a review of the research related to
the development of leadership skills for homeland security
management.
CRMJ-566— Ethics and Integrity in Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
A study of the role of justice, ethics, integrity, and ethical behavior
in the homeland security. The course examines ethical issues
regarding the application of law and challenges associated with
the protection of American citizens against internal and external
threats. Consideration is given to the function of ethical conduct
in the rule of law, use of authority, and exercises of governmental
power as part of U.S. government responses to threats to homeland
security. The course includes a thorough review of issues related
to the rules of engagement, the U.S. Patriot Act, Border Patrol
and Security, the Transportation and Safety Administration (TSA)
regulations, and the treatment of terrorists. Ethical dilemmas and
practical applications are explored.
CRMJ-567—Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
Seminar on homeland defence and security. The course takes an
in-depth look at the agencies involved in homeland security and
the interagency processes which exist to integrate the services of
federal agencies and state and local governments with armed forces
and defense agencies.
CRMJ-568/ PSCI-568—International and Domestic Terrorism
Three Credit Hours
In-depth seminar on the nature of international, transnational
and domestic political violence, with some attention to the
phenomenon of “state terrorism” (international repression) and its
potential impact on the conduct of American foreign policy. The
course also reviews and critiques current explanations for terrorist
behavior. Issues addressed include conceptualizing and defining
terrorism, the structure of violent politics, the lessons and patterns
from the history of contemporary political violence, State support
for terrorism, and counterterrorism as a public policy problem.
PSCI-569/CRMJ-569—National Security Policy
Three Credit Hours
Seminar which examines the components of United States security
policy. Course discusses the roles and agencies involved in the
development of national security policy. Consideration given to
factors, both internal and external, affecting national security.

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�Graduate Certificate in Hispanic Studies
Department of Modern Languages
Dr. Guy Toubiana, Department Chair, 843-9536804, toubianag@citadel.edu
Dr. Zane U. Segle, Program Director, 843-9537083, seglez1@citadel.edu
The Citadel’s Graduate Certificate in Hispanic Studies provides
a panoramic approach to understanding the vast Hispanic world
at the graduate level. The program is designed for native and nonnative speakers of Spanish who wish to increase their knowledge
of Hispanic language, culture, society, and literature. The program
targets the regional needs of working professionals who wish to
enhance their profession and increase employment potential amid
the current demographic shifts in the low country.
The objectives of the programs are to:
•	 increase communicative and written competence in the
Spanish language
•	 provide in-depth knowledge of the cultural, historic, political,
and social milieus of the Spanish-speaking countries
•	 develop critical and real-world skills necessary for a broader
understanding of the issues related to the Spanish-speaking
societies of Latin America and Spain
•	 produce professionals in the field of Hispanic Studies

3. Submit a letter of intent, no more than two pages, which answers
the following questions:
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for gradu
ate courses in Hispanic Studies?
b. How will your knowledge, skills, and experiences contribute to
this program’s learning community?
c. What do you hope to gain from this Hispanic Studies graduate
certificate program?
4. Submit the names and contact information for three (3) references familiar with your work.
5. A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as proof
of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South Carolina.
Students who are currently admitted to a graduate degree program
at The Citadel are automatically eligible to pursue the graduate
Certificate in Hispanic Studies but are required to apply for acceptance into the certificate program. All material must be received
by the CGC office and reviewed by the department to receive
consideration for admission to this graduate certificate program.
Coursework is not to begin until admission has been granted into
the program. Course substitutions or transfer courses cannot be
used for certificate programs.

Curriculum

The program would benefit professionals throughout the community interested in enhancing current expertise or proving
foreign language competency required for promotion and/or salary
increases. Additional areas where the Graduate Certificate Program
in Hispanic Studies would be beneficial include industries such
as healthcare, law enforcement, social services, immigration and
naturalization, human resources, and civic government.

The Graduate Certificate Program in Hispanic Studies will offer
six graduate-level courses (18 credit hours) during fall and spring semesters as well as during both summer sessions. The courses will be
offered in sequence and rotated accordingly. The required number
of credits to complete the Graduate Certificate is 12.
The development of the curriculum is based largely on two key
factors:
1) Spanish teachers at the level of secondary education will primarily constitute those students interested in the Graduate Certificate
Program in Spanish.
2) The demographic with whom these teachers have contact is
primarily Latin American students from Mexico, the Caribbean
and Central America.

Admission Requirement

Required Courses

One of the three options below must apply for acceptance into
the program:
1. Baccalaureate degree in Spanish literature, Spanish linguistics
or Spanish education.
2. Baccalaureate degree in any field with a minor in Spanish 	
literature, Spanish linguistics or Spanish education.
3. Baccalaureate degree in any field with 12 credits hours of
upper-division classwork in Spanish literature, Spanish linguistics
or Spanish education.

Admission Process
1. Complete and return a graduate application form, along with
the appropriate non-refundable application fee, to The Citadel
Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
2. Submit an official transcript for the baccalaureate degree and all
other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each regionally
accredited college or university attended.
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SPAN-520–Mexico
Three Credit Hours
This is a panoramic course dedicated to an understanding
of Mexico beginning with the Aztec and Mayan civilizations
from before and after the conquest. The class will then focus
on the colonial period, Mexican Independence (1810-1821),
the nineteenth century, the Reforma, French occupation, the
Porfiriato, Mexican Revolution, the Caudillismo, modern
Mexico, Tlatelolco, twentieth and twenty first centuries, bilateral
relations between the United States and Mexico and emigration
to the United States. Some of the topics covered in the course
will include, but are not limited to: Culture, politics, economics,
literature, art, theater, cinema, religion, and gastronomy.
SPAN-521–The Hispanic Presence in the United States
Three Credit Hours
This panoramic course contributes to an understanding of the
cultural, political, social and economical condition of the Mexican
Americans, Cuban Americans and Puerto Ricans. The course

�trajectory will begin with a study of the Southwestern United States
covering the war with Mexico and the subsequent annexation of
the Mexican territory. A close look at the linguistic and ethnoracial consciousness and how it pertains to the emerging Chicano
literature will be discussed. Puerto Rico: An in-depth look at
the Commonwealth status of Puerto Rico, independence versus
statehood, the economic crisis from the sugar trade and emigration
to the United States. The course will consider the notion of
Newrican and the issues of identity throughout literature including
Black Poetry. Cuba: The focus begins with the Cuban Revolution
and the subsequent anti-Castro culture that dominates both Cuba
and the Cuban community in Miami. The course will also discuss
the social, political, economic and cultural impact of the Cuban
emigration to Miami and in the wake of this movement we will
discuss exile literature and the phenomenon of transculturation.
SPAN-522–Culture and Literature of Spain
Three Credit Hours
A panoramic course covering the literature and culture from the
Celtiberians to the Romans and from the Visigoths to the present
day. Topics that will be discussed include the Islamic invasion of
711, the Reconquista, the Catholic Kings and the unification of
Spain. The Golden Age of Spain from the perspective of hegemony
and crisis. The course will also explore the culture and literature
from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries, the Crisis of
98, the Spanish Civil War, the dictatorship of Francisco Franco
(1939-1975) and democratic Spain (1982-2009). The course will
examine Spain’s cultural and intellectual life from 1900-2000: The
Generation of 1898 and 1927, culture under the rule of Franco,
progressives and the resurgence of the liberal tradition. Cultural
life during the period of transition to democracy will also be
discussed and will include the Constitution of 1978 as well as the
formation of Spain’s autonomous communities. Other areas of
focus will be Spain and the European community, nationalism as
it relates to the Basque Country, Galicia and Cataluña. The course
will also explore the challenges of the family unit, women and
childhood and conclude with a detailed look at Spain’s gypsies,
new immigrants, pastimes and popular culture (tapas, celebrations,
bullfights, sports, tertulias and mass media).
SPAN-523–Advanced and Contrastive Grammar
Three Credit Hours
A Comparison of grammatical structures of Spanish and English,
which define the linguistic perspective specific to Spanish and with
special reference to practical application in spoken and written
communication and in various socio-cultural contexts.
SPAN-524–Recent Trends in Teaching Spanish as a Second
Language
Three Credit Hours
This course offers teaching strategies and learning practices for
effectively delivering content and material in an engaging manner.
It also covers the latest educational and language acquisition
theories, in addition to the cultural aspects of teaching a new
culture.
SPAN-550–Special Topics: Culture and Literature of South
America
Three Credit Hours
Given the vastness of South America, the course is separated into
three topics and will be taught in rotation each time the course

is offered. (The course is repeatable and thus may be taken three
times.) This will not cause duplication on transcripts as the title of
each of the topics will be listed (e.g., Spanish 550 Special Topics:
The Andean Countries). Listed below are the three topics:
A. Colombia and Venezuela
B. The Andean Countries (Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia)
C. The Southern Cone (Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay)
Special Topic: Colombia and Venezuela: This is a panoramic
course beginning with the conquest and independence of both
Colombia and Venezuela and will continue through the formation
as a republic until the present day. The topics will include the
first civilizations, the conquest, the War of Independence, Simon
Bolivar and the ideal of unification. The course will continue
with the political, social and economic condition between the
nineteenth and twenty-first centuries. In dealing with modern
Colombia, we will dedicate specific attention to an exploration of
violence, warfare, and the narco trade’s impact on national life as
well as its influence on the international community. In Venezuela,
special attention will be given to discuss the Caudillismo and
the Llanero, the petroleum industry and the transformation of
national life. The course will also discuss the positivist project of
Guzmán Blanco, the dictatorial period, the Christian Democratic
Project, militarism and Chavism as a unique phenomenon in Latin
America. The previously mentioned topics will be also studied
through the lens of literature, particularly in the evolution of
the novel from the two country’s celebrated novelists: Rómulo
Gallegos, José Eustacio Rivera and Gabriel García Méarquez
among others.
Special Topic: The Andean Countries (Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia):
This is a panoramic course beginning with Peru by exploring
the conquest, independence and gestation into the present-day
republic. The primary forus will be the cultural legacy of the Incan
Empire, the War of the Pacific, Haya de la Torre, the ARPA and
conclude with contemporary political currents. Bolivia will be the
next region of discussion and will focus primarily on the political,
cultural and economic history of the country. Specifically, the
Chaco War, and the Revolutionary Nationalist Movement of
1952. We will discuss the current political trends with Alan García
(Peru), Evo Morales (Bolivia) and Rafael Correa (Ecuador) as well
as the production of literature from the Andean region. The course
will survey authors from Ollantay to Inca Garcilaso and essayists
from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. We will examine the
indigenous novel from Peru and Ecuador and the works of Mario
Vargas Llosa, César Vallejo and other prominent Andean authors.
Special Topic: The Southern Cone: Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and
Paraguay. This is a panoramic course that explores the conquest,
independence and gestation into the present-day republics of the
countries in the southern cone of South America. The course
will emphasize the military dictatorships and the transition to
the current neoliberal economies. The literature of Argentina
will center on Romanticism with Esteban Echeverría, Domingo
Faustino Sarmiento and José Hernandez. The study of Argentine
literature will also include the Modernista Poetry of Alfonsina
Storni and the new narrative with Jorge Luís Borges and Julio
Cortázar. The literature of Chile will see epic poetry with Alonso
de Ercilla as well as the Modernista and Vanguard poetry of
Gabriel Mistral, Vicente Huidobro and Pablo Neruda. Attention
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�will also be given to the novel of the Boom and Post Boom era with
authors such as José Donoso and Isabel Allende. The literature
of Uruguay and Paraguay will concentrate on the short stories of
Horacio Quiroga, the Modernista poetry of Delmira Agustini and
the novel with Augusto Roa Bastos.

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�Undergraduate Degree Programs
2013-2014

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�Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Department of Criminal Justice, 		
843-953-0319
Dr. Martha Henderson Hurley, 843-953-0319
martha.hurley@citadel.edu
The 2 + 2 program in criminal justice was created in 2011 to
provide students with an opportunity to receive a four-year degree
from The Citadel in the evening. The requirements for the major
consist of a total of 60 upper division credit hours: 45 credit hours
in the major and 15 credit hours of elective courses, 36 of which
must be taken at The Citadel.				
	

Mission
The mission of the 2 + 2 program in Criminal Justice is to foster
an intellectually stimulating educational experience that prepares
students to work within the criminal justice system and its related
fields as well as laying the academic foundation for graduate study.
This is accomplished by developing students’ understanding of the
causes of crime, which includes a grasp of the larger social context
in which crime occurs, the operation and effectiveness of agencies
within the criminal justice system, as well as developing students’
analytical skills that enable them to conduct and evaluate criminal
justice-related research.

Expected Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students should generally
possess:
•	 An understanding of the theories relating to crime
causation and criminality.
•	 An understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of the
criminal justice system.
•	 Develop skills that enable the student to conduct and
evaluate criminal justice-related research.
•	 Advanced reading, writing, and verbal communication
skills.
•	 An understanding of administrative principles and
practices found in criminal justice agencies.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Apply to Trident Technical College or one of the other 11
technical college partners in South Carolina. List either
A.A. or CRJ as your major and Citadel-Criminal Justice as
your career path.
2.	 Submit SAT/ACT scores or take a technical college’s
placement exam
3.	 Visit the Trident Technical College Orientation Center to
be assigned a Trident Advisor.
4.	 Submit official transcripts of all colleges attended.
5.	 Meet with your advisor and complete a 2 + 2 Enrollment
Form.
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6.	 Complete courses at a South Carolina technical college with
a minimum GPA of 2.0
7.	 Apply to The Citadel (upon acceptance, you may take
courses at both institutions at the same time).
8.	 Meet with your Citadel advisor.
9.	 A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as
proof of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South
Carolina.

Courses taken at a South Carolina technical college: 65 hours

Required Courses
Course					
Writing/English Composition-6 hours
ENG-101 English Composition I 			
ENG-102 English Composition II 			
Humanities/Foreign Language-6 hours
MUS-105 Music Appreciation	
		
ART-101 Art History and Appreciation
		
ART-107 History of Early Western Art
		
ART-108 History of Western Art	
		
PHI-101 Introduction to Philosophy	
		
PHI-110 Ethics			
		
REL-101 Introduction to Religion	
		
Any Introductory Language sequence 101/102	
History-6 hours
(Select one Sequence)
HIS-101/102 History of Western Civ.	 		
HIS-104/105 History of World Civ.	
		
	
Mathematics-6 hours
MAT-109 College Algebra with Modeling 		
MAT-120 Probability and Statistics	
		

Hours
3
3

	

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6

6
6
3
3

Science-8 hours
Courses must have lab, not necessarily sequential
BIO-101 Biological Science I + lab			
BIO-102 Biological Science II + lab			
CHM-106 Contemporary Chemistry I + lab		
CHM-107 Contemporary Chemistry II + lab		
PHY-201 Physics I + lab				
PHY-202 Physics II + lab				
AST-101 Solar System Astronomy + lab		
AST-102 Stellar Astronomy + lab			

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4	

Social Science-6 hours
SOCI-101 Introduction to Sociology			

3

Take one of the following
ANT-101 Cultural Anthropology			
3
PSC-201 American National Gov.			
3
PSY-201 General Psychology				3
Criminal Justice Major-6 Hours
CRJ-101 Introduction to Criminal Justice		
3
CRJ-125 Criminology				3

�Lower Division Electives 21
Recommended for technical
hours (Any Courses Apply)
college AA Students
Recommended for technical
college CRJ Students 		
	
CPT-101 Intro to Computers	
CPT-101 Intro to Computers
CRJ-120 Constitutional Law		
Oral Communication (3 hours)
CRJ-130 Police Administration	 Literature (3 hours)
CRJ-210 Juvenile and the Law	 Humanities/Social Sci/Comm.
CRJ-220 Judicial Process		
(9 hours)
CRJ-236 Criminal Evidence
CRJ-242 Correctional Systems
Courses Taken at The Citadel: 55 hours
Course					
Orientation Course 		
		
(must be taken in first semester at The Citadel) 	
EUGS-101 Orientation Seminar

Hours
1

Required courses if not taken at a technical college - 6 hours
CRMJ-201 Intro to Criminal Justice			
3
CRMJ 202 Criminoloy				3
Required Courses - 6 hours
CRMJ-370 Police Systems				3
CRMJ-380 Corrections				3
Upper Level Elective Courses in the Major 33 Credit Hours
(Must be at 300 level or higher)	
	
33 hours must be taken from the courses listed below:
Note: CRMJ-201 is a prerequisite for all criminal justice courses
except CRMJ-202. Students may choose from the following list
of upper level elective courses in criminal justice.
CRMJ-371 Critical Issues in Law Enforcement		
3
CRMJ-373 Criminal Evidence			
3
CRMJ-375 Criminal Justice Administration		
3
CRMJ-381 Organized Crime				3
CRMJ-382 Drugs and Crime			
3
CRMJ-383 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems	
3
CRMJ-384 International Crime			
3
CRMJ-385 Juvenile Delinquency			
3
CRMJ-386 Research Methods in Criminal Justice	
3
CRMJ-387 Criminal Investigation			
3
CRMJ-388 White Collar Crime			
3
CRMJ-390 Victimology				3
CRMJ-391 Criminalistics				3
CRMJ-392 Computer Crime				3	
CRMJ-393 Homicide				3
CRMJ-465 Special Topics in Criminal Justice		
3	
CRMJ-470 Ethics					3	
CRMJ-471 Psychology of Crime			
3	
CRMJ-472 Crime Prevention			
3	
CRMJ-498 Independent Study			
3	
CRMJ-499 Internship				3

Three of the following courses can count as an upper level
elective in the major:
Electives: (3 courses, 9 credit hours)
PSCI-302 Urban Politics				3
PSCI-310 Domestic Terrorism			
3
PSCI-342 International Terrorism			
3
PSCI-361 Law and Legal Process			
3
PSCI-392 Political Theory				3
PSCI-401 Public Policy Process			
3
PSCI-461 Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law	 3
SOCI-201, 202 and any 300-400 level course in sociology
Credit for CRMJ-498 (Independent Study) and CRMJ-499
(Internships): Approval is required from the participating
faculty member, the 2 + 2 program director, and the Associate
Dean of Evening Undergraduate Studies. Non 2+2 students’
transfer credit will be evaluated according to Citadel policy.
Upper Level Elective Courses: 15 Credit Hours
Must be courses at the 300-400 level.

Criminal Justice Course Descriptions
CRMJ-201—Introduction to Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours. Prerequisite for all criminal justice
courses (CRMJ-370-499) except CRMJ-202 for nondepartmental majors. An introduction to the American
criminal justice system, including the history and philosophy
of law enforcement, the nature of crime in the United States,
an introduction to the substantive criminal law, the nature
and theory of the criminal justice process from arrest to
corrections, and the roles of the major actors in that process
(police, prosecutors, defense lawyers, judges, and corrections
personnel).
CRMJ-202—Criminology
Three Credit Hours
A study of the theories that seek to explain criminal behavior.
CRMJ-330—Emergency Management
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the history and perspectives of the
field, hazards concepts and taxonomies, all-hazards approach,
phases of emergency management, risk assessment, risk
communication, emergency management functions, sustainable
development, best practices, the model EOC, the written and
implemented disaster plan, attaining the CEM, IAEM, and
forging intra- and inter-government relationships.
CRMJ-331—Cyber Investigations
Three Credit Hours
This course will introduce the student to the best practices for
seizing and securing digital evidence and the complicated legal
issues surrounding digital evidence within the area of CyberCrime Investigation to include Cyber-Terrorism. The course
will cover evidence and issues relative to file Meta-data for
various types of electronic devices such as computer networks,
cell phones, and electronics storage. Searches justified by
exigent circumstances, search incident to arrest, and search
warrant issues will also be covered. This course provides
students interested in improving their investigative knowledge
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�with an understanding of identifying, quantifying/qualifying,
seizing, and protecting electronic information.
The investigative process is studied from basic theoretical
concepts to the application of the basic elements for
prosecution of criminal cases. Included are several studies
of electronic crime scene investigation, white collar crime,
organized crime, and cyber-terrorism. While this class focuses
on cyber investigation practices and procedures in the United
States, it offers a global perspective and will incorporate
examples from different parts of the world.
CRMJ-332—Comparative Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
The term “homeland security” is a relatively recent addition to
the policy and scholarly landscape. Having gained prominence
after the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the term is
often assumed to be synonymous with the work of the US
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – itself a post-911
amalgamation of several federal agencies. The course critically
reviews the rise of homeland security as a policy and scholarly
concern after 911 and describes and explains homeland
security policies, in the US and abroad, by considering their
international attributes and by undertaking cross-national and
cross-temporal analyses. The course is inter-disciplinary and
draws on a range of fields within the social sciences. Students
will be encouraged to integrate theory and evidence towards
stronger analyses.
CRMJ-370—Police Systems &amp; Practices
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to law enforcement in the United States,
including a brief history of policing, contemporary trends in
criminality, and current issues facing police administrators.
Attention will also be given to the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth
Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and their implications
for law enforcement.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-371—Criminal Law
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the origin and general principles of
criminal law, principles of criminal liability, and elements of
offenses.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-372—Critical Issues in Law Enforcement
Three Credit Hours
A critical analysis of contemporary issues in the law
enforcement community, including the following: police stress,
use of deadly force, police brutality, corruption, unionization,
substance abuse by police officers, and other issues
currently confronting law enforcement administrators and
policymakers.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201

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CRMJ-373—Criminal Evidence
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the types of evidence, collection of
evidence, the chain of custody, and procedures relating to its
introduction into judicial proceedings. Special attention is
given to Fourth Amendment constitutional issues.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-375—Criminal Justice Agency Administration	
Three Credit Hours. An introduction to criminal justice agency
administration, including the following: the nature of criminal
justice organizations, criminal justice personnel, group behavior
in criminal justice organizations, and processes in criminal
justice organizations.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-380—Corrections
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to corrections, correctional theory, and
correction policy through the in-depth study of key areas in
corrections, including correctional history, systems, policy,
treatment programs, prison life, community-based corrections.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-381—Organized Crime
Three Credit Hours
An examination and analysis of organized crime, of
controversies surrounding the phenomenon, and of efforts
aimed at its control. Attention will be given to defining
organized crime, to its development, and to various theories
that seek to explain its existence. Other topics include the
activities that constitute the business of organized crime,
the relationship between organized crime and corruption of
governmental officials, and the techniques used to control it.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-382—Drugs and Crime
Three Credit Hours
An examination of drug use as it relates to addiction, social
problems, crime, enforcement, and treatment. Issues involving
domestic and international drug supply, demand, trafficking,
and interdiction are studied.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-383—Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the ideology, structure, and justice process
of various criminal justice systems in the United States,
Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. The
comparative study involves analysis of diverse social control,
legal, police, court, correction, and juvenile systems from
representative justice approaches around the world.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ 384—International Crime
Three Credit Hours
A study of transnational crime, criminals, and criminal
organizations in a global context including an examination
of international and national organizations, laws, and justice
practices responsible for controlling multi-national criminal
activity.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201

�CRMJ-385—Juvenile Delinquency
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to delinquency, to the juvenile justice
process from intake to disposition, to trends in the treatment
of juvenile offenders, and to juvenile justice reform
(decriminalization, diversion, deinstitutionalization, and due
process).
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-386—Research Methods in Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to research and to statistical methods, data
bases, and computer applications in relation to the various
fields of criminal justice. Special attention will be given to the
problems associated with collection and analysis
of criminal justice data.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-387—Criminal Investigation
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the criminal investigation process that
combines forensic applications with investigative procedures.
Crime scene preservation, management, evidence collection,
and process are included in the examination of the investigative
process. Interrogation and interviewing techniques, as well as
physical evidence used to investigate specific types of offenses,
are studied.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-388—White Collar Crime
Three Credit Hours
A study of “white collar” crime as a specific type of deviance.
The course explores aspects of organizational, corporate,
occupational, and governmental criminality and its detection,
investigation, prosecution, and punishment.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-390—Victimology
Three Credit Hours
The scientific study of the extent, nature, and causes of criminal
victimization, its consequences for the persons involved and
the reactions to such victimization by society, in particular
the police and the criminal justice system. Additional areas of
examination include history of victimology, legal recourse for
crime, victims, and informal methods of addressing the needs
of victims.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-391—Criminalistics
Three Credit Hours
The application of science to the investigation of crime.
Designed to acquaint non-science majors with the philosophy
and methodology of dealing with physical evidence in criminal
investigation.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201

CRMJ-392—Computer Crime
Three Credit Hours
An exploration of the current state of computer crime in the
United States. The course traces the history of technological
crime and identifies areas ripe for exploitation from technology
savvy deviants. It also evaluates forensic practices and software
in light of government legislation together with an analysis of
emerging case law. The course also addresses guidelines for the
development of computer forensic laboratories, the creation
of computer crime task forces, and the search and seizure of
electronic equipment.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201					
						
CRMJ-393—Homicide
Three Credit Hours	
This course is designed to teach students about the law
enforcement, statistical, legal and psychological elements of
homicide in the United States. Throughout the course we
will explore theories and explanation for homicide, traditional
murder, childeren/women who kill, and multiple victim killers.
At the end of the semester, students will be responsible for
teaching the class about an infamous serial killer.
CRMJ-465—Special Topics in Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
An advanced seminar designed to examine in-depth selected
topics in criminal justice.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
						
CRMJ-470—Ethics
Three Credit Hours
This course seeks to examine the criminal justice system
through an ethical lens, to identify ethical issues in practice
and in theory, to explore ethical dilemmas, and to suggest
how ethical issues and dilemmas faced by criminal justice
professionals might be resolved.
						
CRMJ-471—Psychology of Crime	
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the role of psychology in contributing
to our understanding of criminal behavior and criminal
justice system processes. The course will review our current
understanding of the criminal mind and the psychological
explanations associated with the commission of violent crime,
homicide, sexual assault, multiple murder, terrorism, property
crime, and substance abuse. The course takes a close look at
developmental risk factors and the biological origins of criminal
behavior. Toward the end of the semester, the course discusses
the use of psychological principles in police interrogations, the
court process, and correctional psychology.
						
CRMJ-472—Crime Prevention
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine how to prevent crime from
humanistic, structural, situational and enviromental
perspectives. A basic introduction to each of these schools of
thought will be given. The main focus of this course will be
examining the empirical research surrounding each method.

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�CRMJ-498—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: As determined by instructor
An independent research project resulting in a formal paper,
this study must be approved by the department head in
consultation with an appropriate member of the faculty who
will supervise the project. Virtually any aspect of criminal 	
justice may be investigated. Especially recommended for those
considering graduate or professional study.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-499—Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of director of internships
Internships with government and other agencies are offered to
combine academic training with professional experience.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201

Orientation Course Description
EUGS-101—Citadel Evening Undergraduate Studies
Orientation
One Credit Hour
This online course is required of all Evening Undergraduate
Studies (EUGS) students and must be taken in their first
semester enrolled at The Citadel. The course covers a wide
range of activities and services on campus, and offers insight
into academic proficiency through the use of self-administered
assessment tools. The course also provides an overview of
The Citadel’s three core values of honor, duty, and respect.
Prerequisites: none

Political Science Course Descriptions
PSCI-302—Urban Politics
Three Credit Hours
A study of mass participation in urban political affairs, political
parties on local level, the municipal reform movement, and the
alternative approaches to the study of local political systems.
Emphasis placed on the problems of local government in
metropolitan areas.
PSCI-310—Domestic Terrorism
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the domestic terrorism landscape in the United
States by examining groups involving local nationals that use
or attempt to use extreme violence against purely domestic
targets. The course explores how nationalistic, religio-political,
ideological, and single-issue terrorist groups attempt to
influence or coerce others into action they would not otherwise
take. The course also explores law-enforcement measures aimed
at countering the threat of domestic terrorism.
PSCI-342—International Terrorism
Three Credit Hours
A study of international and transnational political violence,
with some attention to the phenomenon of “state terrorism”
(international repression) and its potential impact on the
conduct of American foreign policy. Issues addressed include
conceptualizing and defining terrorism, the structure of
violent politics, the lessons and patterns from the history of
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contemporary political violence, state support for terrorism,
and counterterrorism as a public policy problem.
PSCI-361—Law and Legal Process
Three Credit Hours
This course serves as a general introduction to law, lawyers,
judges, and the civil legal process. Through lectures, assigned
reading, and class seminars, the course will broadly survey the
American legal process, including the nature of law, judicial
organization and the instruments of judicial power, civil
proceedings and civil law, the work and training of lawyers,
the recruitment of judges, and the nature of judicial decisionmaking. (Note: The criminal justice system is surveyed in CRMJ
201, Introduction to Criminal Justice.)
PSCI-392—Political Theory
Three Credit Hours
Major theoretical writing from the ancient Greeks to the
present day; emphasis on a comparison of ideas and on the
relationships between theories and contemporary problems.
PSCI-401—Political Issues and Public Policy
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to political analysis through consideration
of important con- temporary American political issues as they
relate to public policy; attention given to specific issues as
well as the policy process (formulation, implementation, and
evaluation of policy).
PSCI-461—Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law
Three Credit Hours.
A study of selected cases and issues in U.S. constitutional law
relating to contemporary controversies in American law and
politics. The specific issues and cases studied may vary from
semester to semester.

Sociology Course Descriptions
SOCI-201—Introduction to Sociology
Three Credit Hours
The scientific study of principles and comparisons in society
and culture as these relate to population and communities,
behavior systems, group collectivity and structure, social change,
and institutions.
SOCI-202—Social Problems
Three Credit Hours
The study of the social construction of social problems as well
as their impact on society. Also included the analysis of deviant
behavior and those factors affecting the disorganization of small
groups, complex organizations, and societies.
SOCI-301—Cults
Three Credit Hours
An examination and analysis of alternative religious ideologies
and groups. Attention will be given to defining and explaining
cults, and a historical analysis of the phenomenon will be
undertaken. A sociological examination of their impact on
social norms and ideologies will be discussed; government
reactions to cults and cult activities will also be addressed.

�Intelligence Course Descriptions
INTL-210—Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to various aspects of terrorism and homeland
security as both affect the United States today. Much of the
focus will be the problems and challenges stemming from
911 that create today’s world situation. To understand what
is going on currently, the course will examine the historical
context of both terrorism and national security as it relates to
terrorism.
INTL-310—Intelligence Collection Systems
Three Credit Hours
This is a seminar course addressing intelligence collection
systems and programs. Particular emphasis will be placed
on intelligence collection platforms, their limitations and
capabilities, and how they are used in support of national
intelligence requirements. The course will also focus on how
these systems and programs are planned and executed. The
seminar format will emphasize student participation in the
form of presentations, papers, and related discussion.
INTL-311—US Intelligence Successes and Failures
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine a number of cases that aptly
demonstrate the underlying operation, analytic and managerial
“hows and whys” of US intelligence success and failure.
Reading material will include formal Congressional inquiries,
declassified official “lessons learned”, unclassified articles
by former practitioners, select media commentaries, and
a few academic papers. The course will conclude with an
examination of the various efforts at reform, some of which
have fundamentally transformed the American Intelligence
Community and others that have fallen short of effecting real
change.
Case studies will highlight and explore the various
“Ingredients for Intelligence Success” including: effective
management structures and organization, well-honed
collection programs and skills, well-honed analytic skills and
analytic rigor, professional attentiveness and persistence,
ingrained organizational cooperation, effective interagency
communication and information sharing, sufficiently dedicated
resources, and well-developed target understanding (via indepth study.)

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�Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration
School of Business, 843-953-5056
Ms. Duvall Herlocker, 843-953-6450
duvall.herlocker@citadel.edu
Dr. Lester Pittman, 843-574-6420
lester.pittman@tridenttech.edu
Mission
The mission of the School of Business Administration is to educate
and develop leaders of principle to serve a global community.

2 + 2 Program
The Citadel’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is
a “2 +2” program provided in cooperation with Trident Technical
College. Students take freshman and sophomore level courses at
Trident (or an equivalent college), and they come to The Citadel
for their junior and senior level courses.
Students who wish to earn a B.S. in Business Administration
through The Citadel can begin their coursework at TTC or any
one of eleven technical college in South Carolina and earn an
Associate in Arts degree along the way.

The Steps
• Apply to a technical college in South Carolina. List AA as 	
your major and Citadel-Business as your career path.
• Submit SAT/ACT scores OR take the technical college’s	
placement test.
• Visit the technical college’s Orientation Center to be
assigned to the right advisor
• Submit official transcripts of all colleges attended
• Meet with your advisor and fill out a 2+2 Enrollment Form
• Complete specified courses at the technical college with a     	
minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Apply to The Citadel
• Sign transfer request form

Admission Requirements
To be admitted into The Citadel’s portion of the program,
students must:
1. 	 Complete the designated courses with an approved
technical college or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
(Students may begin taking Citadel courses at any time as
long as prerequisites have been met and official technical
college transcripts have been sent.)
2. 	 Complete and return an undergraduate application to the
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room
101.
3. 	 Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
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4.		
5.		

Submit all official transcripts directly from the source to
the CGC office.
A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as
proof of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South
Carolina.

Persons interested in the Master of Business Administration program,
which is offered only through evening classes, should consult the Graduate
portion of this catalog for further information.

Program of Study
The 2+2 program in Business Administration consists of 62
hours of general education and lower division courses at a South
Carolina technical college, 40 credit hours of upper division
courses at The Citadel, and 12 credit hours of elective courses
taken at a South Carolina technical college, The Citadel or
another institution. 6 hours of upper level general electives are also
required and can be taken at The Citadel or another institution.

If you have credits from another institution, they will be
evaluated according to The Citadel’s policy.

Courses Taken at a South Carolina technical
College (or equivalent)
Writing/English Composition (6 hours)
ENG 101 English Composition I - 3
ENG 102 English Composition II - 3
Humanities/Foreign Language (6 hours)
MUS 105 Music Appreciation - 3
ART 101 Art History and Appreciation - 3
ART 107 History of Early Western Art - 3
ART 108 History of Western Art - 3
PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy - 3
PHI 110 Ethics - 3
REL 101 Introduction to Religion - 3
FRE/SPA/GER 101 and/or 102 - 6
(Need not be in the same language)
Mathematics (6 hours)
MAT 109 College Algebra w/ Modeling - 3
MAT 130 Elementary Calculus - 3
History (6 hours)
HIS 101 History of Western Civ. I. - 3
HIS 102 History of Western Civ. II - 3
HIS 104 History of World Civ. I - 3
HIS 105 History of World Civ. II - 3
HIS 201 American History I - 3
HIS 202 American History II - 3
	
Science (8 hours)
Courses must have lab and need not be sequential
BIO 101 Biological Science I - 4
BIO 102 Biological Science II - 4

�CHM 110 College Chemistry I - 4
CHM 111 College Chemistry II - 4
PHY 201 Physics I - 4
PHY 202 Physics II - 4
AST 101 Solar System Astronomy - 4
AST 102 Stellar Astronomy - 4
Social Science (6 hours)
ECO 210 Macroeconomics	- 3
ECO 211 Microeconomics - 3
Business Major Courses (12 hours)
MAT 120 Probability &amp; Statistics - 3
ACC 101 Accounting Principles I - 3
ACC 102 Accounting Principles II - 3
CPT 101 Introduction to Computers - 3
Lower Division Electives (12 hours)
Any courses apply
Recommended for AA students:
Electives - 12
(Select from Humanities/Social Sciences/Communication/
Foreign Languages)

Total Credit Hours at a South Carolina technical
college: 62

Courses Taken at The Citadel
EUGS 101 Citadel Orientation - 1
Must be taken in first semester enrolled at The Citadel.		
			
Business Major Requirements (27 Hours)
BADM 216 Communication in Business - 3
BADM 305 Legal &amp; Ethical Env. of Business - 3
BADM 309 Marketing Principles - 3
BADM 317 Computer Applications in Bus. - 3
BADM 321 Business Finance - 3
BADM 338 Management &amp; Org. Behavior - 3
BADM 371 Leadership in Organizations - 3
BADM 410 Production &amp; Operations Mgt - 3
BADM 422 Strategic Management - 3
Business Electives (12 Hours)	
6 hours must be at 300 level or higher.

Total Credit Hours at The Citadel: 40

Courses Descriptions
BADM-216—Communications in Business	
Three Credit Hours
Required of business administration sophomores.
A study of written and oral communication in organizations.
Emphasis is given to communication theory including
communication flows and barriers, as well as the psychology of
communicating good, neutral, negative, and persuasive messages.
The course also covers career planning, delivering professional
presentations, electronic communications and writing formal
reports.
Prerequisites: ENG-101 &amp; 102

BADM-217—Computer Applications in Business	
Three Credit Hours
Required of business administration juniors.
The application of computer software to assist in analyzing
common business decisions, with an emphasis on advanced
techniques in spreadsheet and database development and design.
Includes a major business project utilizing presentation software
and the Internet.

BADM-305—Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration juniors.
An introduction to the legal system, with special emphasis
on its relation to business. Students will contend with federal
and state regulations as well as the common law to arrive at an
understanding of the legality, ethics, and social responsibility
of business decisions. Topics include an introduction to the
judicial system, torts and product liability, administrative law
and consumer protection, agency and partnership, contracts, the
Constitution, criminal law, ethics, and fiduciary trust.

BADM-309—Marketing Principles
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration juniors.
Introduction to basic concepts and terminology in marketing: the
process of developing marketing strategy, the role of marketing
activities within the firm, external influences that affect the
development of marketing strategy, and basic analytical tools
appropriate to marketing decision-making. International and
ethical issues in marketing are examined.
Prerequisite: Principles of Microeconomics (BADM-202).

BADM-320—International Business
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses on decisions in international business
operations for small and large firms. Of particular interest are
international business climate/culture, foreign exchange rates,
international trade, overseas direct investment, and operations
management. Students will incorporate case studies dealing with
aspects of international business.

BADM-321—Business Finance

Courses Taken at a South Carolina technical
college, The Citadel, or Another Institution - 18
hours
Electives (12 hours)
Must be 300-400 level courses - 6 hours

Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration juniors.
An introductory course combining both a description of the
structure of business financing and a study of financial principles
and practices, with special emphasis on their relation to managerial
planning and control.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Managerial Accounting (BADM-211)
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�BADM-326—Principles of Real Estate

BADM-409—Human Resource Management	

Three Credit Hours
This course provides a personal and professional perspective of the
legal, financial, and ethical rights and obligations of all parties in
a real estate transaction. Topics include organizing, functioning,
financing, marketing, brokering, appraising, and managing of real
estate transactions.

Three Credit Hours
A contemporary course in the management of personnel as a
resource concentrating on the historical, legal, social, economic,
and ethical framework of labor relations with a focus on
forecasting, planning, staffing, compensating, developing a career,
labor relations, performance management, and control and
evaluation of human resources.

BADM-338—Management and Organizational Behavior
Three Credit Hours
Required of business administration juniors.
A study of the fundamental concepts of management and
organizational behavior. Emphasis is placed on the study of human
behavior, attitudes, and performance in organizations, and on the
development of positive interpersonal relations. A major focus
is on the managerial role of leader and decision-maker necessary
for effective planning, organizing, influencing, and control of the
organization. The dynamics and links among individuals, groups,
and the national and international environment are analyzed to
highlight the determinants of organizational effectiveness.

BADM-371—Leadership in Organizations
Three Credit Hours
Using a case approach as well as a significant experiential
component, this course involves the application of leadership
theory and practice covered in this class and in other classes in
the interdisciplinary minor in Leadership Studies. The course
draws from cases in business and other organizations to focus the
student’s learning in both individual and team projects. Issues
of motivation, persuasion, ethics, power, diversity, teams, etc. will
all be explored. Guest speakers/leaders will also be an important
component of the course.
Prerequisites: Psychology of Leadership (PSYC-371) or Management
and Organizational Behavior (BADM-338).

BADM-410—Operations Management
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration seniors.
Operations management focuses on the systematic direction of
the processes involved in the sourcing, production, and delivery
of products and services. This course addresses managerial issues
such as facility location and layout, service design, demand
forecasting, production scheduling, project management, quality
management (for example, lean, JIT, Six Sigma, TQM, etc.),
inventory management, supply chain management, maintenance
and reliability, and capacity management. Included are applications
of decision models, statistical methods, or optimization techniques
such as linear programming, queuing theory, simulation, or others.
Prerequisites: Principles of Microeconomics (BADM-202), Business
Statistics (BADM-205), Introduction to Managerial Accounting
(BADM-212), and Management and Organizational Behavior
(BADM-338).

BADM-413—International Marketing
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to global problems, cultural and ethical issues, and
decision areas facing the marketing manager. Primary emphasis
rests on the value of cross-cultural understanding and the need for
careful adaptation of marketing efforts.
Prerequisite: Marketing Principles (BADM-309).

BADM-404—Investments

BADM-414—Consumer Behavior

Three Credit Hours
A survey course that introduces different types of securities,
markets, transaction costs, security regulations, and taxes. The
basic techniques for analyzing the potential returns and risks of
individual securities and for combining them efficiently into
portfolios are also studied.
Prerequisite: Business Finance (BADM-321).

BADM-417—Management Information Systems	

BADM-405—Marketing Management
Three Credit Hours
A study of marketing planning and decision-making from the point
of view of the marketing manager in a changing economic, social,
and legal environment. Basic concepts and methods of analysis
used in formulating product, distribution, promotion, and pricing
strategy are studied.
Prerequisite: Marketing Management (BADM-309).

BADM-407—Money and Banking
Three Credit Hours
The nature and functions of money, the various monetary
standards, the development of our monetary system, the factors
affecting the value of money, methods and objectives of money
and credit control, international exchange, and analysis of recent
developments in money and credit.
Prerequisite: Principles of Macroeconomics (BADM-201).
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Three Credit Hours
The study of behavioral science theories and related marketing
models useful to managers in understanding consumers in the
domestic and global marketplace.
Prerequisite: Marketing Principles (BADM-309).

Three Credit Hours
Information systems (IS) support the overall strategy of an
organization in many ways. This course reviews the issues
associated with managing and improving the IS function within
an organization, including using IS to support decision making,
manage the firm’s assets, and develop and support customers.
Additional topics include the critical role of IS in an organization’s
strategic plan, security issues, and the harnessing of technological
advances for organizational growth.

�BADM-420—Management of Change
Three Credit Hours
This course uses knowledge and skills from the social sciences
to develop strategies for achieving effective change within
organizations. Implementation of these strategies to achieve more
effective organizations is the core of this course. Topics include
team building, process consultation, confrontation and the
management of conflict, and technostructural change.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in business administration

BADM-422—Strategic Management
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration seniors.
A capstone course designed to give the student practice in
integrating the numerous theory courses in all phases of business
management. The student develops problem-solving and decisionmaking skills by assuming the role of top management in a
simulated company and through the study of actual business cases.
Prerequisites: Principles of Macroeconomics (BADM-201), Principles
Microeconomics (BADM-202), Introduction to Financial
Accounting (BADM-211), Introduction to Managerial Accounting
(BADM-212), Marketing Principles (BADM-309), Business Finance
(BADM-321), Management and Organizational Behavior (BADM338).

the faculty member who directs the study. The project should
culminate in a formal student research paper.
Prerequisite: Senior Standing

EUGS-101—Citadel Evening Undergraduate Studies
Orientation
One Credit Hour
This online course is required of all Evening Undergraduate
Studies (EUGS) students and must be taken in their first semester
enrolled at The Citadel. The course covers a wide range of
activities and services on campus, and offers insight into academic
proficiency through the use of self-administered assessment tools.
The course also provides an overview of The Citadel’s three core
values of honor, duty, and respect.
Prerequisites: none

BADM-425—Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship
Three Credit Hours
This course covers the environment of small business, factors of
success or failure, small business management tools, and sources
of financing. Student teams prepare business plans for the startup of a business. In some instances, the teams will work with
local entrepreneurs in developing business plans. The course is
supported by a multimedia business planning system.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in business administration.

BADM-430–435—Seminar in Business Administration	
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: approval of course instructor and department head.
These courses are designed to provide students of exceptional
ability and background with the opportunity to explore a variety of
advanced, business-oriented, analytical techniques. Specified topics
covered within these courses will be offered at the discretion of the
instructor and under the supervision of the department head.

BADM-450—Internship
Three Credit Hours
This course gives senior students real-world work experience to
complement the classroom education they have already received.
Interns will learn about the variety of issues faced by today’s firms
and their managers, the kinds of information firms collect and use,
and the development of solutions for business problems. Interns
will spend ten to twelve hours each week working alongside a
senior-level manager in a Charleston-area business.
Prerequisite: Senior or Junior Standing

BADM-490—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
Approvals for enrollment during pre registration from sponsoring
professor and department head are required.
This course may be taken by seniors desiring to engage in a
scholarly research project of mutual interest to the student and
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�Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering
Dr. Kevin C. Bower, Department Head
843.953.5083, kevin.bower@citadel.edu

Graduating students who have sustainable career success and
participate in leadership roles through demonstration of lifelong
learning, effective communication, contributions on
multidisciplinary teams, and broad based prospective of
engineering and societal needs.
Broad Based Education:
Graduating students who have a broad educational background
that leads to good citizenship through leadership, management,
decision making and problem solving abilities.

Department’s Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering (CEE) is to provide a nationally recognized studentcentered learning environment for the development of principled
leaders in the civil and environmental engineering community
through a broad-based, rigorous curriculum, emphasizing
theoretical and practical engineering concepts, strong professional
values, and a disciplined work ethic.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
recognizes the civil engineer as a people-serving professional
who manages resources as well as technology. The civil engineer
plans, designs, constructs, and maintains facilities essential to
modern life in both the public and private sectors. Accordingly,
the department strives to develop the skills of its engineering
students in the management of resources–time, materials, money,
and people. Consistent with the high aims of the civil engineering
profession, the department seeks to ensure its academic program
is underpinned by a broad base of ethical knowledge and behavior
as well as modern leading-edge technology. The department
accomplishes its mission by connecting students, faculty, and
staff in a unique academic environment, achieving the intended
development of the student through the enriched personal,
professional, and educational growth of each individual.

Admission Requirements
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Complete the designated courses with an approved technical
College or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
Complete and return an undergraduate application to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.
Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Submit all official transcripts directly from the source to the
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) office.
A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as proof of
U.S. Citizenship as defined by the State of South Carolina.

Departmental Core Values
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has
adopted the following core values:
Students are our Focus: We believe the education, development,
empowerment, and welfare of our students are the primary focus of
our efforts.
Civil Engineers as Principled Leaders: We believe the engineering
profession requires the highest professional and ethical standards,
which we seek to model, teach and prepare our students to
embrace.
Collaborative Teaching and Learning Environment: We believe
a collaborative collegial environment among our faculty, staff
and students is critical in sustaining advancement in educational
excellence.
Growth through Assessment: We believe data-driven inquiry and
improvement will lead us to sustained advancement in educational
excellence.

Program Requirements
Two-Plus-Two Evening Mode
The Citadel through the CGC offers an undergraduate Bachelor
of Science degree in Civil Engineering. This program is offered
in cooperation with Trident Technical College where the student
completes the first two years of study. The junior and senior years
of study are completed at The Citadel by attending evening classes.

Program Outcomes
At the time of graduation from the civil engineering program
a student should have achieved an acceptable level of skills and
knowledge in the following areas:
1. Mathematics

10. Communication

2. Natural Sciences
3. Mechanics

11a. Public Policy/Public
Administration

The Civil and Environmental Engineering program educational
objectives are designated in the following three areas:

4. Experiments

11b. Business

5. Problem Solving

12. Leadership

Design:
Graduating students who are successful in engineering based on a
course of study focused on design, including a solid theoretical and
practical foundation that leads to successful employment in the
private and public sectors.

6. Design in four Areas*
7. Contemporary Issues

13. Multi-disciplinary Team
Work

8. Project Management

14. Lifelong Learning

9. Breadth in Civil Engineering in four Areas*

15. Professional &amp; Ethical
Responsibility

Program Educational Objectives:

Sustainable Success:
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*Environmental, Structural, Transportation, Land Development

�Program of Study
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department’s fouryear program begins with courses which provide a foundation
of knowledge and skill in the basic arts and sciences. Limited
specialization in engineering starts during the sophomore year.
In the junior and senior years, the time is devoted essentially
to basic professional subjects. Throughout the four years, the
program emphasizes the development of habits of orderly study,
investigation, sound reasoning, problem-solving, and design,
rather than the mere acquisition of factual information. It is
stressed that an engineer is a professional, thoroughly grounded in
engineering science and technology, but also aware of the social,
economic, ethical, and ecological implications of professional
activities. The civil engineering curriculum is accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Each year the
curriculum is augmented by off-campus educators and engineers
who lecture and moderate seminars in engineering specialties.
Students’ sources of knowledge are broadened by participation in
these seminars and the student chapters of the American Society
of Civil Engineers, Tau Beta Pi (honorary engineering society), the
Society of American Military Engineers, and the Society of Women
Engineers (SWE).

CIVIL &amp; ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
MAJOR
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 133

CIVIL ENGINEERING:
TTC First Year

Citadel Third Year

ENG-101/102
MAT-140/141/240
CHM-110/111
PHY-221/PSY-201
EGR -270/275/282

CIVL-301/302
CIVL-304/327
CIVL-305/309
CIVL-307/320
CIVL-321/322
CIVL-314/317
ELEC-308
CIVL-330

TTC Second Year

Citadel Fourth Year

MAT-242
PHY-222
HIS-101/102
ENG-205/2XX
EGR-260/285/295/286/296

CIVL-404/402
CIVL-408/410
CIVL-409/406
CIVL-418/419
Technical Elective****
Hum/Soc Sci Elective***
CIVL	42X

*** To be selected from an approved list of courses in the humanities
or social sciences
****Elective to be an approved Engineering or Science course
All freshman and sophomore level engineering and science courses
must be successfully completed prior to enrolling in senior level
classes	

LeTellier Hall was designed for the needs of civil and
environmental engineering education and contains, in addition
to laboratories, six multimedia classrooms and one multimedia
assembly room that contains additional audio-visual aids. There are
three computer facilities located in LeTellier Hall. To help ensure
the best use of these facilities, priority access goes to students using
software or capabilities specific to the LeTellier sites. LeTellier 203
is a general purpose lab maintained by ITS. LeTellier 206 and 308
are on the CEE departmental network and require a departmental
user account.
The Main Computer Lab – LeTellier 203
LeTellier 203 is the primary teaching and student-use computer
facility in the Civil Engineering Department. The twenty-four
student stations and one projection-capable instructor station and
laser printer located in this lab are connected to the campus wide
network, CITnet, and provide direct Internet access via Ethernet.
The campus-wide network includes: an ALPHA cluster which
handles student email and information systems and the library
information systems; a network for printer access; and the UNIX
systems administered by the Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science. The software in the labs is Windows based.
All machines in the lab have graphics-capable www browsers.
The department’s standard general purpose software includes:
Microsoft Office, Mathcad, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS. In addition,
there are a number of course specific software packages. Faculty
also post: classroom presentations, handouts, programming
examples, class notes, and solutions to tests, and homework on the
CEE Department’s Web server. These postings are in a mixture
of formats including PDF files, Mathcad documents, spreadsheet
files, executable programs, and multimedia presentation files that
students may review as needed before and after class.
The Special Applications Lab – LeTellier 206
LeTellier 206 is the home of the Civil Engineering Department
Special Applications Lab. The fifteen student computers serve
primarily as AutoCAD, GIS (ArcView) and structural design
workstations. Other uses involve construction management,
Global Positioning System (GPS) data analysis/adjustment,
and traffic engineering studies. Occasionally, small sections of
courses may be scheduled in the lab utilizing the instructors-only
workstation and projection system. Each of these computers has a
CDRW drive to accommodate large student files. This laboratory
is equipped with a network A-B size laser printer and E-size plotter.
There is also a 8-1/2x14 fixed-bed color scanner in this lab for
student use.
The Graphics Lab – LeTellier 308
LeTellier 308 is the home of the Civil Engineering Department
Graphics Instruction Lab. The instructor’s station is equipped
with a projection system for both the computer and document
camera. The twenty student computers serve primarily as
AutoCAD and ArcGIS workstations. This laboratory is equipped
with a networked A/B size laser printer.			
	
Materials Testing Laboratory: Major items of equipment include
a 400,000-pound universal hydraulic testing machine with a
clearance of 8 feet for column testing and with a 36-inch-wide
working platform; a 250,000 pound and an additional 300,000
pound concrete cylinder testing machine; a 60,000-pound
hydraulic universal testing machine; a 10,000-inch-pound torsion
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�machine; and equipment for making tension, compression,
shearing, and most other accepted and significant tests on metals,
concrete, wood, and other structural materials. A transmission
Polariscope and related equipment are available to investigate in a
wide variety of two dimensional photo-elastic models.
Construction Materials Laboratory: Bituminous Materials Testing.
This laboratory contains equipment for making the significant
quality control and identification tests on asphalt cements, cutback
asphalts, and asphalt emulsions. Equipment for the design, mixing,
compaction by both hammer and gyratory means, and testing
of asphalt concrete paving mixtures by the Marshall and other
methods is included.
Concrete Materials Testing: A curing room, mixing equipment,
air entraining measuring apparatus, scales, and other minor
equipment are provided in this laboratory. Testing is accomplished
using the Materials Laboratory testing equipment.
Geotechnical Laboratories: The two soils laboratories are
equipped with consolidmeters, triaxial and direct shear machines,
unconfined compression machines, permeameters, Atterberg
limit equipment, Proctor and modified AASHTO compaction
apparatus, standard sieves, soil hydrometers, C.B.R. apparatus, and
other equipment needed for tests and experiments with soils.
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory: Equipment is provided for a wide
variety of experiments and tests involving the flow of water over
weirs or through pipes, meters, orifices, or a Parshall flume.
Other major items of equipment include a head loss and flow
measurement fluid circuit apparatus, a Reynolds number device,
two (2) hydraulic demonstration units permitting experiments
involving many phenomena of open channel flow, and a
centrifugal pump equipped to measure input and output of energy.
In addition, a parallel-series pumping unit is available for
students to study parallel-series pumping under a variety of system
conditions.
Environmental Engineering Laboratory: Equipment is provided
for water analysis determination (primarily according to “Standard
Methods”) pH, alkalinity, turbidity, conductivity, D.O., and color.
Bacteriological examinations may also be made for wastewater analysis,
biochemical oxygen demand, solids content, and coliform testing. The
equipment includes incubators, a muffle furnace, pH meters, dissolved
oxygen probes, electrophotometic devices, an autoclave, a constant
temperature refrigerator, spectrophotometer, a drying oven, a water
still, a type I generator, a fume hood, a microscope, and essential minor
tools and equipment.
Other engineering equipment: Adequate equipment is available
for the courses in engineering graphics, surveying, geospatial
representation, as well as for the junior and senior courses. This
equipment includes levels, theodolites, level rods, tapes, six total
stations, data collectors, and nine Geographic Positioning System
(GPS) receivers.
Fundamentals in Engineering Examination: Each graduating student
is required to sit the Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) Examination
and provide documentation to the department head.
Degree: The degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.S.
in C.E.) is awarded to those who successfully complete the program
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of studies outlined in the course offerings section of this catalog.
Two humanities or social science electives, one technical elective,
and one civil engineering design elective are required. These are
selected from a list of approved electives maintained by the Civil
and Environmental Engineering Department. In completing the
two humanities or social science electives, the student will take
one from the core curriculum. The other shall be a departmentally
approved course. The civil and environmental engineering design
elective allows the students to specialize in a technical area of
civil engineering by completing a design course at the senior level
that integrates principles and practices of earlier courses into the
design of the engineering system. Students who are on academic
probation will not be permitted to enroll in upper level courses
offered by the civil and environmental engineering department
(i.e., junior and senior level classes).
All scheduled freshman and sophomore level engineering,
science, and mathematics courses must be completed before a
student will be permitted to enroll in senior level courses offered
by the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department,
excepting CIVL-418. Students are required to be advised for each
semester of enrollment at The Citadel.

Course Descriptions
CIVL-103—Introduction to Civil Engineering
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering freshmen
The engineering design process is demonstrated through use of
practical problem-solving methods for public infrastructure and built
environment projects. Course subjects include civil engineering career
paths, ethical canons of the engineering profession, and requirements
for professional licensure. Course assignments, conducted within a
collaborative learning environment, focus on creative engineering
solutions through technical analysis, teamwork, communication
skills and professionalism. As a foundation for sustained success in
civil engineering, additional course topics include: lifelong learning,
time management, community and professional service, and career
development.
Laboratory: Two hours.

CIVL-101—Engineering Drawing
Two Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering freshmen.
Use and care of drawing instruments; proper weights and types of
lines for clear-cut and complete graphical representation; auxiliary and
sectional views; pictorial representation with emphasis on isometric
drawing, dimensioning, true lengths, and shapes; problems on points,
lines, and planes; development of a reasonable skill in lettering. A
substantial portion of the course is taught using CAD software.
Laboratory: Four hours

CIVL-202—Statics	
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Scalar and vector solutions of problems in statics; resultants,
reactions, and equilibrium of forces; analysis of simple trusses,
friction; centroids and centers of gravity; and moments of inertia.
Lecture: Three hours.
Corequisites: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MATH-131) and
Physics with Calculus I and Lab (PHYS-221/271)

�CIVL-205—Surveying	
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Linear measurements, leveling, compass and transit/theodolite,
total stations theory of errors, latitudes and departures, areas,
stadia, coordinate geometry, construction field control, legal
aspects of land surveying, and public land surveys.
Lecture: Three hours.
Corequisites: Engineering Drawing (CIVL-101) or Introduction to
Civil Engineering (CIVL-103), and Surveying Laboratory (CIVL235).

CIVL-208—Geospatial Representation	
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
A course in geospatial representation that includes topographic
mapping, advanced adjustments using least squares procedures,
map projections, state plan coordinate systems, astronomic control
for mapping, Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic
Information Systems (GIS), and remote sensing.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Surveying (CIVL-205), Surveying Laboratory (CIVL235), and Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MATH-131) or
Honors Mathematics I (HONR-131).

CIVL-210—Computer Application for Civil and
Environmental Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Instruction in computer applications to problems chosen from
civil engineering fields. Development of computer-based methods
for analyzing civil engineering systems. The class will address a
range of related topics including algorithm development and
implementation, professional and ethical aspects of computer
applications, development of self-directed learning skills
appropriate for civil engineering.
Lecture: Three hours.

CIVL-235—Surveying Laboratory	
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Application of principles obtained in CIVL-205 through
actual field work. Horizontal control activities include distance
measurements by tape and EDM, angular measurements
by theodolite and total station; traversing; traverse closure
computations; balancing computations; and preparation of
boundary plat and detailed survey. Computer applications and
computer drafting are utilized.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Corequisite: Surveying (CIVL-205).

CIVL-239—Geomatics Laboratory	
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Preparation of topographic map, Geographic Positioning Systems
mapping controls, Geographic Information System applications, and
understanding the geometry and nomenclature of horizontal and
vertical curves.
Laboratory: Two hours.

Prerequisite: Surveying (CIVL-205) and Surveying Laboratory
(CIVL-235)
Corequisite: Geospatial Representation (CIVL-208), and
Engineering Drawing (CIVL-101).

CIVL-301—Dynamics	
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Kinematics and Kinetics of particles or rigid bodies in plane
motion with emphasis on the special cases of translation and
rotation. The techniques of vector mathematics are employed.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Statics (CIVL-202) with a grade of “C” or better.

CIVL-302—Highway Engineering	
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Highway alignment, right-of-way and easements; earthwork
and grading; road user benefits, traffic operations and capacity;
design of intersections and interchanges; construction surveys;
drainage design; highway materials, design of asphalt mixtures;
pavement thickness design; and construction management,
contracts, estimates and specifications. Preparation of plans and
design documentation for a highway project including; horizontal
alignment, vertical alignment, roadway cross-sections, storm
water drainage, earthwork and mass diagram calculations, and
construction materials.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Transportation Engineering (CIVL-305); corequisite:
Asphalt and Concrete Laboratory (CIVL-327).

CIVL-304—Mechanics of Materials	
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Elastic properties of structural materials; internal stresses and
strains; principal stresses and strains including Mohr’s Circle; axial;
torsion; flexure; shear; riveted and bolted joints; combined stresses;
shear and moment diagrams; beam deflections. Supplemented by
CIVL 307.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Statics (CIVL-202) with a grade of “C” or better.

CIVL-305—Transportation Engineering	
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
A study of technical, multimodal, and organizational
interrelationships of United States transportation mobility systems
focusing on policy, planning, capacity, operation, and design
of land transportation, airport and seaport facilities. Topics
include highway design, roadway safety, traffic engineering, travel
forecasting, railroad alignment, public mass transit, airport layout,
and harbor/ports.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Civil Engineering (CIVL-103),
Engineering Drawing (CIVL-101), Geospatial Representation
(CIVL-208), Geomatics Laboratory (CIVL-239).

CIVL-307—Materials Laboratory	
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Laboratory supplement to CIVL-304. Introduction to the use
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�of testing machines and equipment; strength and deformation
measurements of ferrous and nonferrous metals, concrete, and
wood; properties of materials as determined by results of tests in
compression, tension, bending, torsion; behavior of columns; use
of electric resistance strain gages; use of ASTM specifications and
test procedures.
Taken concurrently with or subsequent to CIVL-304.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: English Composition (ENGL-102); prerequisites or
corequisites: Computer Application for Civil and Environmental
Engineering (CIVL-210), Mechanics of Material (CIVL-304).

CIVL-320—Fluid Mechanics
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors. An
introduction to fluid characteristics, properties, and the fundamentals of fluid statics, fluid dynamics, fluid flow, and fluid measurements. Hydraulic principles including pressurized pipe flow, and
open channels are also covered. Classroom assignments include
design problems and problem solving using computers.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Statics (CIVL-202) with a grade of “C” or better;
Prerequisites or Corequisites: Either Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus
(MATH-231) or Applied Engineering Mathematics (MATH-234)

CIVL-309—Structural Analysis	
Four Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Structural analysis of determinate and indeterminate beams and
frames using classical, approximate, and computer-based methods.
Lecture: Four hours.
Prerequisites: Mechanics of Materials (CIVL-304) with a grade of
“C” or better and Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (MATH-132).

CIVL-310—Statics and Mechanics of Materials for Non-Civil
Engineers
Three Credit Hours
Vector solutions of problems in statics, resultants, reactions and
equilibrium of forces. In addition, the brief study of mechanics of
materials including stress and strain relationships and various types
of loading on structural members.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (MATH-132) and
Physics with Calculus Lab (PHYS-221/271).

CIVL-314—Engineering Economy	
Two Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Topics include the time value of money, equivalence, simple and
compound interest, nominal and effective interest rates, present
worth and capitalized cost evaluation, equivalent uniform annual
worth evaluation, rate of return evaluation, benefit/cost ratio
evaluation, depreciation, corporate and individual income tax,
after-tax economic analysis, and engineering ethics as applied by
practicing engineers.
Lecture: Two hours.

CIVL-317—Professional Sustainability
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
The ethical cannons of the engineering profession require civil
engineering graduates be well-rounded effective leaders in planning, design, and construction of public infrastructure and the
built-environment required to establish safe, healthy, equitable and
vibrant communities. Course topics focus on preparing students to
serve with distinction as technical leaders in addressing the needs
of society and include: teamwork, public administration, communication, public policy, ethics, life long learning, attitudes, and
leadership.
Lecture: one hour
Prerequisite: Junior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering

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CIVL-321—Hydrology and Hydraulics
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors. This
course focuses on presentation and application of fundamental
hydraulic and hydrology principles including hydrologic cycle;
hydrograph development; flood routing; design of storm water
systems and water distribution systems, pipe networks, pumping
systems, flow through orifices, flumes &amp; weirs, and design of
hydraulic structures.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Fluid Mechanics (CIVL-320)

CIVL-322—Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to water, air, solid and hazardous waste. Included are
social and ethical considerations, legal and regulatory principles,
risk analysis, the effect of pollutants in the environment, groundwater flow theory and application, and the engineering principles
governing the generation and control of these pollutants.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: General Chemistry I (CHEM-151), General Chemistry
I Laboratory (CHEM-161), Fluid Mechanics (CIVL-320), and
either Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus (MATH-231) or Applied
Engineering Mathematics (MATH-234).

CIVL-327—Asphalt and Concrete Laboratory	
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Laboratory applications involving design, preparation, curing and
testing of asphalt and Portland cement concrete. Includes testing
for component properties, component selection and grading,
material handling, mix design, blending, applicable standards and
specifications, construction practices, quality control, specimen testing
and safety. Marshall and Superpave mix design procedures and testing
methods are used to conduct laboratory data collection and analysis.
Emphasis is placed on professional laboratory report preparation.
Lecture: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Materials Laboratory (CIVL-307);
Corequisite: Highway Engineering (CIVL-302).

CIVL-330—Measurements, Analysis and Modeling for CEE
Systems
Three Credit Hours
In this course, students are introduced to several concepts and
techniques essential to the modern civil engineer: Uncertainty and
variability of physical systems; analysis of measurement systems;
physical modeling and scaling techniques; mathematical and
numerical modeling; and the impact of uncertainty on project

�economics. Both theory and application are presented with a
very strong emphasis placed on hands-on exploration. The course
requires students to employ their computer skills acquired in CIVL
210 for many assignments.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Computer Application for Civil and Environmental
Engineering (CIVL-210).

CIVL-402—Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory	
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors. Field
and laboratory applications of typical methods for determining
engineering properties of cohesive and granular soils. Experimental
topics include specific gravity, particle size distribution, clay soil
consistency, engineering classification, permeability, compaction,
consolidation, in situ soil properties, soil boring and sampling
techniques, and shear strength parameter determination using
unconfined direct, triaxial, vane shear, and penetration apparatus.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering I (CIVL409); Corequisite: Geotechnical Engineering I (CIVL-410).

CIVL-404—Reinforced Concrete Design	
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Design of reinforced concrete structures using strength design
theory. Design of beams, columns, combined stress members,
footings, and retaining walls. Comprehensive analysis and design of
a building frame and foundation system. Special attention is given
to the use of current specifications for design and construction.
The use of computer programs to facilitate analysis and design
during the comprehensive problem is encouraged.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Structural Analysis (CIVL-309), Analytic Geometry
&amp; Calculus (MATH-231), and Applied Engineering Mathematics
(MATH-234).

CIVL-406—Steel Design	
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Theory and design of steel structures using the load and resistance
factor design method. Design of tension and compression
members, beams, and columns. Computer solutions are utilized for
design shears, moments, and axial loads.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Structural Analysis (CIVL-309).

CIVL-408—Water and Wastewater Systems	
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Introduction to engineering design principles and practices
including water use, quality standards for drinking water, water
treatment systems, determining the quality of wastewater, design of
sanitary sewers, quality criteria for surface waters, and wastewater
treatment systems.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Environmental Engineering (CIVL322), General Chemistry II/General Chemistry Laboratory II
(CHEM-152/162), Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus (MATH-231),
and Applied Engineering Mathematics (MATH-234).

CIVL-409—Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering	
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering Seniors.
Introduces the student to the rudiments of theoretical soil
mechanics. Topics include engineering uses of soils, laboratory
and field determination of soil properties, determination of phase
relationships, engineering soil classification, soil-water interaction
and seepage flow mechanics, stress effects of loading on soils at
depth, and consolidation, compaction, shear strength, and bearing
capacity theory.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Mechanics of Materials (CIVL-304) with a grade of
“C” or better, Introduction to Environmental Engineering (CIVL322), Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus III (MATH-231), and Applied
Engineering Mathematics I (MATH-234).

CIVL-410—Geotechnical Engineering II	
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors. An
introductory course in geotechnical analysis and design. Topics
include shallow foundations, spread footings, deep foundations,
piles and caissons, lateral earth pressure for cohesive and
cohesionless soils, slope stability analyses, subsurface investigations,
and special topics including such subjects as soil stabilization
methods, geotextile applications, liquefaction, etc.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering (CIVL-409);
corequisite Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory (CIVL-402)

CIVL-418—Fluid Mechanics Laboratory	
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Accomplishments of laboratory exercises and experiments to
illustrate basic concepts of fluid mechanics and to validate
empirical formulas used in hydraulic computations. Principal
emphasis is on the phenomena associated with closed conduit and
open channel flow of water, measurement of velocities, and flow
rates and operational characteristics of pumps. A minimum of
one experiment will involve the use of the computers to evaluate
laboratory data.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Hydrology and Hydraulics (CIVL-321).

CIVL-419—Environmental Engineering Laboratory	
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Accomplishment of chemical, physical, and microbiological
determinations used in the examination of water and wastewater.
Laboratory analysis to evaluate water quality will be performed,
such as biochemical oxygen demand, suspended solids, pH,
alkalinity, and others. A minimum of one laboratory experiment
will involve the use of the computer to evaluate laboratory data.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Water and Wastewater Systems (CIVL-408).

Approved Electives
The following courses are offered on demand. They constitute part
of a list of courses (including courses offered by other departments)
which are approved by the head of the Department of Civil and
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�Environmental Engineering as satisfying the requirement that each
Civil and Environmental Engineering major complete a threecredit-hour technical elective.

CIVL-411—Engineering Management	
Three Credit Hours
Technique of engineering planning and management using the critical
path method (CPM) and program evaluation and review techniques
(PERT). Both computer and noncomputer approaches are used.
Relationships between owners, A-E’s, and contractors are covered
with emphasis on proper professional conduct by the engineer.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Completion of all freshman, sophomore, and junior
courses or approval of the department head.

CIVL-416—Modeling Civil Engineering Systems	
Three Credit Hours
Modeling the behavior of a wide range of civil engineering systems
using various analytical, computer-based, numerical, and experimental
techniques. Introducing the concepts of probabilistic modeling using
the Monte Carlo Analysis.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Completion of required CIVL courses through the junior
year or permission of the department head.

CIVL-421—Subdivision Planning and Design	
Three Credit Hours
The elements of planning a subdivision including an introduction
to planning, zoning, subdivision requirements, and review
procedures; site development including the integrated design of
roadways, storm drainage collection/retention/detention systems,
sanitary sewer collection and transportation systems (pumping
stations and force mains), potable water systems, and construction
cost estimates and specification; and economic analysis with
individual student participation in preliminary development of
single family, and multifamily projects on 20- to 25-acre tracts
of land. Computer applications include use of spreadsheets and
CAD.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisites: Hydrology and Hydraulics (CIVL-321), Highway
Engineering (CIVL-302); corequisite: Water and Wastwater (CIVL408).
Civil and Environmental Engineering Design Electives
Each Civil and Environmental Engineering major must complete
one of the following design courses in the spring of the senior year.
Each course provides students an opportunity to:
•	 Function with multi-disciplinary teams
•	 Identify, formulate, and solve realistic engineering
problems where economic, environmental, sustainability,
and manufacturability are considered
•	 Understand professional and ethical responsibilities
•	 Communicate effectively
•	 Understand the political, global, and social impacts of
engineering solutions
•	 Understand the regulatory review process

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CIVL-422—Comprehensive Project Design in Environmental
Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Application to civil engineering principles, through group studies
and lecture, to develop a solution for a comprehensive engineering
problem devoted to water resources/environmental engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisites: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Water and Wastewater Systems (CIVL-408).

CIVL-423—Comprehensive Project Design in Structural
Engineering	
Three Credit Hours
Application of civil engineering principles, through group studies
and lecture, to develop a solution for a comprehensive Structural
Engineering problem involving other aspects of civil engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Reinforced Concrete Design (CIVL-404);
Corequisite: Steel Design (CIVL-406).

CIVL-424—Comprehensive Project Design in Geotechnical
Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Application of civil engineering principles, through group
studies and lecture, to develop a solution for a comprehensive
Geotechnical engineering problem involving other aspects of civil
engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering

CIVL-425—Comprehensive Design Project in Civil
Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Application of civil engineering principles, through team
initiatives and lecture directives to develop design solutions
for a comprehensive problem using methods of professional
engineering practice and involving multi-disciplinary aspects of
civil engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering. Site developmental projects require Subdivision
Planning and Design (CIVL-421) as a prerequiste. Transportation
project requires Highway Engineering (CIVL-302) as a prerequisite.

CIVL-450—Civil and Environmental Engineering Internship
Three Credit Hours
This course gives Civil and Environmental Engineering students
real-world experience to complement the classroom education that
they have previously received. Interns will learn about the variety of
issues facing today’s practicing engineer. Interns will spend at least
five hours each week working alongside senior-level managers in
Charleston area engineering firms or engineering-related regulatory
agencies coordinating these activities through the Department of
Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head.

�CIVL-453—Special Topics in Civil Engineering	
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics in civil engineering. The offering of this course
will depend upon the interest of the student, the availability of an
instructor, and the approval of the department Head. Since the
content of the course may change, a student may repeat the course
for credit with consent of the department head.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Head

EUGS-101—Citadel Evening Undergraduate Studies
Orientation
One Credit Hour
This online course is required of all Evening Undergraduate
Studies (EUGS) students and must be taken in their first semester
enrolled at The Citadel. The course covers a wide range of
activities and services on campus, and offers insight into academic
proficiency through the use of self-administered assessment tools.
The course also provides an overview of The Citadel’s three core
values of honor, duty, and respect.
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�Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering
Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Dr. John Peeples: 843.953.5057
john.peeples@citadel.edu
General Information
In 1941 the Board of Visitors authorized the establishment of a
Department of Electrical Engineering at The Citadel. Because
World War II intervened, the first electrical engineering degrees
were awarded to the class of 1948. The electrical engineering
program is offered in two modes—day mode and the two-plus-two
evening mode. The day mode is coeducational and open only
to members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and enlisted
active duty students assigned to one of The Citadel’s ROTC
Departments. The two-plus-two evening mode is coeducational, is
open to transfer students and does not require ROTC or Health
and Physical Education. Otherwise curricula, faculty, textbooks,
laboratory equipment, course content, classrooms, and laboratories
are the same for both modes.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is located
in Grimsley Hall, a first-tier engineering education facility that
provides a great learning environment. Modern, fully equipped
laboratories, classrooms, and faculty offices are logically arranged
on the third floor. The related Departments of Mathematics
and Computer Science, Physics, and Civil and Environmental
Engineering are housed adjacent to the department, creating a
“micro-campus” of science and technology.
The electrical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology (ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite
1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4102 – Telephone: (410) 347-7700.

Mission:
The mission of the Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering is: To prepare the individual for professional work
or for graduate study in the fields of electrical and computer
engineering and to provide as many of the elements of a broad
education as can be included in a program of professional
study leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering.
In addressing its mission, the department strives, through small
classes, and hands-on experience in laboratories closely monitored
by full-time faculty, to provide an environment highly conducive
both to learning and to the development of close student-faculty
relationships.
The electrical engineering curriculum places emphasis on a broad
liberal education base, a strong background in mathematics and
basic sciences, and a logical sequence of electrical and computer
engineering courses that provide the breadth and depth necessary
for continuous professional growth in today’s technological society.
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By the end of the junior year, the electrical engineering student
normally selects an area of professional emphasis such as computer
engineering, control systems, communication systems, electronics,
or power systems. Integral to the program is the design component
that develops the student’s ability to address practical engineering
problems. Engineering design problems and concepts are included
throughout the curriculum and the experience is capped by a
mandatory two-semester senior design course in which the students
undertake significant design projects.
Convinced of the great value of practical experience, the
department encourages its majors to obtain gainful employment
in electrical engineering or a related field for at least one summer,
preferably between the junior and senior years.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Complete the designated courses with an approved technical
	
College or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
2.	 Complete and return an undergraduate application to The
	
Citadel Graduate College (CGC), Bond Hall Room 101.	
3.	 Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
4. 	 Submit all official transcripts directly from the source to the
	
CGC office.
5.	 A copy of the birth certificate, passport, or military ID as 		
	
proof of U.S. Citizenship as defined by the state of South 		
	Carolina.
	
	

Program Requirements
Two-Plus-Two Evening Mode
The Citadel through The Citadel Graduate College offers an
undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
(BSEE). This program is offered in cooperation with Trident
Technical College where the student completes the first two years
of study. The junior and senior years of study are completed at
The Citadel by attending evening classes. The program is designed
and offered to enable the full-time student to complete the upper
two years of the program and receive a BSEE within two academic
years and two summers. Students are required to be advised for
each semester of enrollment at The Citadel.

Program Objectives
The Citadel Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
program prepares graduates to:
•	 Succeed in the practice of electrical engineering, by ethically
and judiciously applying knowledge of science, mathematics
and engineering methods to solve problems facing a technologically complex society.
•	 Apply and operate current hardware and software tools, equipment and development environments to conduct and/or lead
engineering analysis, design and research.
•	 Value and pursue lifelong learning, not only to keep current
in electrical and computer engineering fields, but also to
sustain awareness of engineering-related issues facing contemporary society.
•	 Pursue graduate education and/or professional registration as

�desired or required.
•	 Be principled leaders with strong communications and team
building skills.
Methods used to evaluate the program’s success in meeting these
objectives include:
1.	 Periodic surveys of graduates and employers to gauge our
graduates’ success, advancement and technical contributions
in the workplace, and to identify potential gaps or areas requiring improvement in the curriculum.
2.	 Annual evaluation by an ECE Advisory Board sub-committee of hardware and software tools, equipment, development
environments and laboratory plans, to ensure currency and/or
identify requirement gaps.
3.	 Periodic evaluation of our graduates’ membership and roles
in professional organizations, participation in formal continuing education opportunities and other activities relating to
lifelong learning.
4.	 Monitoring of our graduates’ involvement and success in
graduate study of engineering and related disciplines.
5.	 Annual review of our graduate’s success in efforts to become
professionally licensed.

Electrical Engineering Program
The initial year of study includes engineering fundamental courses
designed to develop the basic skills and good teaming habits
through case studies requiring the communication of creative
ideas. Electrical engineering topics studied in the sophomore year
include 6 credit hours of electrical circuit analysis, 1 credit hour
of electrical circuits laboratory, and 3 credit hours of computer
applications pertinent to the field. Theory is combined with
application, demonstration, and experimental verification.
In addition, the first two years include 19 credit hours of
mathematics, 8 credit hours of chemistry, 8 credit hours of physics,
18 credit hours of English and history and 3 credit hours of social
science to provide the foundation necessary for an engineering
education. Specific course requirements, using Trident Technical
College course numbers, are outlined later under Required
Program for 2+2.
The junior year requires a total 21 credit hours of electrical
engineering course work. Breadth of coverage is provided by courses
in linear system analysis, electronics, systems (automatic controls),
digital systems, electromagnetics, and electromechanical energy
conversion. Many of these courses include engineering design
problems drawn from the experience of the faculty. First semester
juniors complete their sixth mathematics course, MATH-335
(Applied Mathematics II), providing coverage of mathematical topics
required in upper division electrical engineering courses. The junior
year includes a single elective course that must be technical in nature
but outside the mainstream of electrical engineering.
The senior year provides depth in electrical and computer
engineering by requiring five out of a specified set of 400-level
electrical engineering elective courses and at least one approved
Computer Science elective. The elective courses are ELEC-401
(Electronics II), ELEC-403, (Electric Power Systems), ELEC-405
(Electrical Measurements) and ELEC-415 (Electrical Measurements
Laboratory), ELEC-407 (Systems II), ELEC-413 (Advanced Topics
in Electrical Engineering) ELEC-414 (System Simulation), ELEC416 (Communications Engineering), ELEC-418 (Advanced Digital

Systems), ELEC-419 (Computer Network Architecture), ELEC-423
(Digital Signal Processing), ELEC-424 (Solid-State Devices), ELEC425, (Interference Control in Electronics), ELEC-426 (Antennas
and Propagation) and CSCI-420 (Software Engineering). These
electives provide the student the opportunity to pursue an area
of interest. While narrow specialization is neither possible nor
desirable at the undergraduate level, these three-credit electives
provide depth in both design and theory in their specialized areas.
Below are several examples of possible areas of concentration
available to the student.
Computer Engineering		
	
CSCI-223 Data Structures (prereqs: MAT-206, CSCI
	201/201)
	
CSCI-420 Software Engineering
	
ELEC-418 Advanced Digital Systems
	
ELEC-419 Computer Network Architecture
	
ELEC-423 Digital Signal Processing
	
ELEC-416 Communications Engineering
Power Engineering
	
CIVL-310 Statics and Mechanics of Materials For Non-		
	
Civil Engineers
	
ELEC-307 Nuclear Engineering
	
ELEC-403 Electric Power Systems
	
ELEC-407 Systems II
	
ELEC-405 Electrical Measurements
	
ELEC-415 Electrical Measurements Laboratory
	
ELEC-426 Antennas and Propagation
Communications
	
PHYS-308 Optics
	
ELEC-401 Electronics II
	
ELEC-416 Communication Engineering
	
ELEC-419 Computer Network Architecture
	
ELEC-423 Digital Signal Processing
	
ELEC-426 Antennas and Propagation
Electronics
	
PHYS-410 Thermodynamics
	
ELEC-401 Electronics II
	
ELEC-418 Advance Digital Systems
	
ELEC-423 Digital Signal Processing
	
ELEC-424 Solid State Devices
	
ELEC-405 Electrical Measurements
	
ELEC-415 Electrical Measurements Laboratory

Electrical Engineering Design Experiences
Engineering design is distributed throughout the electrical
engineering curriculum. Introduction to the design process
and the initial design experience occur in the freshman courses.
The engineering profession and the ethical responsibilities of
professional engineers are discussed. Design problems are posed
that require little or no in-depth engineering knowledge. For
example, a first design problem might ask the student to design
a dormitory room workplace. Functionality, aesthetics, and cost
of implementation are a few of the issues to be considered. Case
studies are assigned that provide an opportunity for the students
to work in teams. The emphasis is on the synthesis of a product
that meets broad requirements. The students are introduced to
the concept of design in which there is no single right answer and
where there are relatively few limits placed on the creative process.
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�Techniques of analysis, synthesis, iteration, and approximations
are studied in the sophomore and junior electrical engineering
courses. Specialized design exercises are used to illustrate the use
of these techniques in the areas of circuits, systems, electronics,
electric machines, and digital circuits and systems.
The senior year provides the opportunity for the student to begin
to focus on design techniques in a particular area of interest
through the choice of at least five senior electrical engineering
elective courses. Examples range from the use of a load flow
program to determine operational conditions of a small power
system in a contingency situation (ELEC-403), to the design of a
state estimator (ELEC-407), to the design and implementation of
digital filters (ELEC-423).
The design experience culminates in the required senior design
courses, ELEC-421 and ELEC-422. This two-semester design
sequence provides students the opportunity to work on a project
of interest and provides the faculty the opportunity to guide
students in their first major design experiences and emphasize
once more the various constraints that may come into play in
a design. The students are taught several different structured
design approaches. Project definition and documentation are
stressed. Design teams of three to four students are formed at the
beginning of the first semester. Students are instructed on various
practical aspects of design, such as layout considerations, safety,
functionality, and documentation of design.
The student design teams select and propose a major design project
to be completed by the end of second semester. They must enlist a
faculty project advisor to guide their project. At the end of the first
semester the design teams present their design proposals (written
and oral) that include their preliminary design (block diagram
level), a schedule for the following semester, and a cost estimate. In
the second semester, the teams do the detailed design, and build,
test, refine, demonstrate, and document their design projects.
In addition to the technical aspects, project management and
presentation techniques are taught and applied. A detailed project
specification is developed and placed under tight change control.
Financial and scheduling aspects of the project are tracked. A final
presentation in both written and oral form is required at the end of
the semester, along with a working demonstration.

Required program for 2+2:

Lower two years of study offered at Trident Technical College.
Citadel Third Year
TTC First Year
MATH-335
ENG-101/102
ELEC-306/313
HIS-101/102
ELEC-309/312/301
CHM-110/111
ELEC-311/330
MAT-140/141
ELEC-316/302
ECE-201
ELEC-318
EGR-273/275
CIVL-314/TECH ELEC
	
		
Citadel Fourth Year
TTC Second Year
HUMANITIES ELECTIVE
ENG-205/2XX
ELEC-421/422
PSY-201
ELEC-412/4XX *
PHY-221/222
ELEC-4XX/4XX *
MAT-240/242
ELEC-4XX/4XX *
ECE-221/222/205
EGR-270
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Credit hours required for graduation: 128 for evening students
Technical Electives: One of the following courses: Optics, PHYS308; Thermodynamics, PHYS-410; Statics and Mechanics of
Materials For Non-Civil Engineers, CIVL-310; Data Structures,
CSCI-223; Engineering Management, CIVL-411;Deterministic
Methods of Operational Research, MATH-381; Mathematical
Models and Applications, MATH-470
**Advanced humanities or social science courses.
*Approved Departmental Electives must be selected from
among the following courses: Nuclear Engineering (ELEC-307),
Electronics II (ELEC-401), Electric Power Systems (ELEC-403),
Electrical Measurements (ELEC-405), Systems II (ELEC-407),
Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering (ELEC-413), System
Simulation (ELEC-414), Electrical Measurements Laboratory
(ELEC-415), Communication Engineering (ELEC-416), Advanced
Digital Systems (ELEC-418), Computer Network Architecture
(ELEC-419), Digital Signal Processing (ELEC-423), Solid-State
Devices (ELEC-424), Interference Control in Electronics (ELEC425), Antennas and Propagation (ELEC-426) and Software
Engineering (CSCI-420) Note: ELEC-405 and ELEC-415 must be
taken together
Note: Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering (ELEC-413)
is offered only occasionally. The Engineering science and
engineering design credits are a function of the topics studied.

Course Descriptions
ELEC-106—Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering	
Three Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering freshmen.
An introduction to the engineering profession, branches and
functions of engineering, professional ethics, and the role of
engineers in society. Fundamentals of engineering problem
solving and the use of calculators and computers as tools to aid
in problem solving. Includes subject areas common to most
engineering disciplines such as the introduction to the engineering
design process and teamwork through a design project, engineering
laboratory skills, report writing, and engineering economics, but
through the use of electrical engineering exemplars.
Lecture: three hours.

ELEC-201—Electric Circuit Analysis I 	
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
Circuit elements; Kirchhoff’s and Ohm’s Law and their application
through a variety of circuit analysis techniques; operational
amplifiers; and the transient response of simple circuits. The
circuit analysis program SPICE is introduced.
Corequisites: ELEC-106, MATH-131, PHYS-221/271

ELEC-202—Electric Circuit Analysis II
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
Sinusoidal analysis and phasors; AC power; three-phase circuits;
frequency response of simple circuits; the use of SPICE for ac
circuit analysis.
Lecture: three hours
Prerequisites: ELEC-201 with a grade of C or better or the
successful completion of both ELEC-308 and ELEC-204 with
grades of C or better. Corequisites: MATH-132, PHYS-222/272

�ELEC-204—Electrical Laboratory	
One Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
An introduction to the experimental method in electrical
engineering. Laboratory exercises are designed to supplement the
material presented in ELEC-201 and ELEC-202.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisites or co-requisite: Elecyric Circuit Analysis II (ELEC-202) or
Elements of Electrical Engineering (ELEC-308)
	

ELEC-206—Computer Applications for Electrical Engineers

ELEC-309—Signals and Systems	
Three Credit Hours
prerequisites or co-requisites: MATH-335 Required of electrical
engineering juniors. The study of continuous and discrete systems
utilizing Laplace, Fourier, and z-transform theory.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electric Circuit Analysis (ELEC-202), Electrical
Laboratory (ELEC-204), Computer Applications for Electrical
Engineers (ELEC-206), Applied Engineering Mathematics (MATH234).
	

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
The computer is presented as a tool for the solution of
engineering problems. High level programming of computers;
data manipulation, data plotting, and equation solving using
application programs such as MATLAB.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering (ELEC-106)

ELEC-311—Digital Logic and Circuits	

ELEC-302—Electrical Machinery Laboratory	

ELEC-312—Systems I	

One Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
A laboratory course to accompany ELEC-316.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite or corequisite: Electromechanical Energy Conversion
(ELEC-316)
	

ELEC-306—Electronics I	

Three Credit Hours
Introduction to Boolean algebra; topics such as digital data coding
and digital arithmetic. Design of combinational and sequential
circuits; design implementing and testing of digital circuits using
Field Programmable Gate Arrays. Employs VHDL and other
industry standard design tools.
Lecture: Three hours.
	
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
An introduction to feedback control systems, system
representation, stability, root-locus and frequency response, and
compensation.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Signals and Systems (ELEC-309)

Three Credit Hours
Required of all electrical engineering juniors.
Characteristics of solid-state devices, theory and design of lowfrequency amplifiers, transistor biasing and stabilization, design
of multistage and feedback amplifiers utilizing bipolar and MOS
devices.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electric Circuit Analysis II (ELEC-202), Electrical
Analysis (ELEC-204); Corequisite: Electronics Laboratory (ELEC313).

ELEC-313—Electronics Laboratory	

ELEC 307—Nuclear Engineering	

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Analysis of transformers; fundamentals of electromechanical
energy conversion; and study of DC, induction, and synchronous
machines.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Signals and Systems (ELEC-309), or consent of the
department head; prerequisite or co-requisite: Electrical Machinery
Laboratory (ELEC-302).
	

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the theory and application of nuclear energy.
Topics include fission and the chain reaction; nuclear fuels; nuclear
reactor principles, concepts, examples, construction, operation,
and ecological impact; radiation hazards and shielding; and nuclear
propulsion.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Physics with Calculus II/Laboratory for Physics with
Calculus II (PHYS-222/272).

One Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Experimental studies coordinated with the subjects introduced in
ELEC-306.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Computer Applications for Electrical Engineers (ELEC206).
Co-requisite: Electronics I (ELEC-306).

ELEC-316—Electromechanical Energy Conversion	

ELEC-318—Electromagnetic Fields	
ELEC-308—Elements of Electrical Engineering	
Three Credit Hours
Required of civil engineering juniors.
Fundamental electrical concepts and units; basic laws of electrical
circuits; equivalent circuits; DC and steady-state AC circuit
analysis; and effective current, average power, and three-phase
power.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MATH-131).

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Static electric and magnetic fields; Maxwell’s equations and their
applications; Laplace’s equations; boundary value problems; time
varying fields, and plane waves.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electric Circuit Analysis (ELEC-202), Computer
Applications for Electrical Engineers (ELEC-206), Physics with
Calculus II/Laboratory for Physics with Calculus II (PHYS222/272), Applied Engineering Mathematics II (MATH-335).
155

�ELEC-330—Digital Systems Engineering	

ELEC 413—Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering	

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Microcontroller fundamentals including architecture, assembly
language programming, and interfacing. Applications of industrystandard microcontrollers in embedded systems. Employs software
design tools, simulators, and hardware trainers.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Digital Logic and Circuits (ELEC-311).

Three Credit Hours
Advanced topics in electrical engineering. Offered occasionally
when the special interests of students and faculty coincide. The
syllabus must be approved by the Electrical Engineering Faculty.
Since the content of the course may change, a student may repeat
this course for credit with the permission of the department head.
Lecture: Three hours.
	

ELEC-401—Electronics II	

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to system concepts, mathematical models of
systems, and simulation methods applied to a broad range of
systems. Design project required.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Systems (ELEC-312).
	

Three Credit Hours
Characteristics and applications of analog and digital circuits.
Topics may include differential amplifiers, multistage amplifiers,
power amplifiers, oscillators, filter circuits, and CMOS digital logic.
Prerequisite: Electronics I (ELEC-306), and Electronics Laboratory
(ELEC-313).

ELEC-403—Electric Power Systems	
Three Credit Hours
A study of electrical power generation, transmission, and
distribution; symmetrical components, per-unit analysis,
calculation of transmission-line parameters, and load flow.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electromechanical Energy Conversion (ELEC-316) and
Electromagnetic Fields (ELEC-318).
	

ELEC-405—Electrical Measurements	
Two Credit Hours
An introduction to modern electrical instrumentation and
measurements. Topics include: measurement theory, analog and
digital signal conditioning, noise, transducers, instrumentation
system design, digital interfaces, and computer based
instrumentation and measurements..
Lecture: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Electronics Laboratory (ELEC-313),
Corequisite: Electrical Measurements Laboratory (ELEC-415).
	

ELEC-407—Systems II	
Three Credit Hours
A continuation of Systems I with primary emphasis on digital
control systems. Topics include: state-variable analysis, simulation
techniques, controllability, state-variable feedback, observability,
and state estimator design.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Systems I (ELEC-312).
	

ELEC-412—Applied Probability and Statistics for Engineers	
Three Credit Hours
Required for electrical engineering majors. Application of
the theory of probability and statistics in modeling random
phenomena and signals; in the calculation of system responses;
and in making estimates, inferences and decisions in the presence
of chance and uncertainty. Applications will be studied in
areas such as communications, power systems, device modeling,
measurements, reliability, and quality control.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (MATH-231),
Computer Applications for Electrical Engineers (ELEC-206).

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ELEC-414—System Simulation	

ELEC-415—Electrical Measurements Laboratory	
One Credit Hour
A laboratory course to complement ELEC-405.
Laboratory: Two hours.
Corequisite: Electrical Measurements (ELEC-405).

ELEC-416—Communications Engineering	
Three Credit Hours
Principles of amplitude, frequency, and pulse modulation; signal
flow and processing in communications systems; and analog and
digital communication systems.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Signals and Systems (ELEC-309), Digital Logic and
Circuits (ELEC-311), Electromagnetic Fields (ELEC-318)
Corequisite: Electronics 1 (ELEC-306)

ELEC-418—Advanced Digital Systems	
Three Credit Hours
Experience in advanced digital design techniques and exposure
to the development tools used in the design of advanced digital
systems. Topics include the design of digital systems using VHDL,
industry standard FPGA devices and software, and microprocessor
hardware components.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Digital Systems Engineering (ELEC-330) or Computer
Organization and Programming (CSCI-305)

ELEC-419—Computer Network Architecture	
Three Credit Hours
This course will cover network architecture and protocols.
Included are transmission technologies, encoding/decoding
schemes, packet switching, frame relay, ISDN, ATM and
performance modeling techniques.
Lecture: Three hours.

ELEC-421—Design I	
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering seniors.
Initiation, design, scheduling, documentation and reporting on a
major design project. Normally accomplished by students working in
small groups. All students will make written and oral presentations
on their contribution to the project. Financial, legal, ethical,
societal, regulatory, environmental, manufacturability, and quality
issues will be discussed and will constrain the designs as appropriate.

�Lecture: One hour; Laboratory: Four hours.
Prerequisites: Electrical Machinery Laboratory (ELEC-302),
Electronics I (ELEC-306), Systems I (ELEC-312), Digital Logic and
Circuits (ELEC-311), Electromechanical Energy Conversion (ELEC316), Digital Systems Engineering (ELEC-330) and Electromagnetic
Fields (ELEC-318) or consent of the department head.

ELEC-422—Design II
Three Credit Hours
Continuation of the major design project begun in ELEC421. Project implementation, documentation, and reporting.
Normally to be accomplished by students working in the small
groups formed in ELEC-421. The impact of the practical, societal,
and governmental issues raised in ELEC-421 will be assessed.
Each student will make written and oral presentations on their
contributions to the project. A prototype demonstration and
presentation of final results in a symposium format is required.
Lecture: One hour; Laboratory: Four hours.
Prerequisite: Design I (ELEC-421) taken the preceding semester.
Required of all electrical engineering seniors.

ELEC-426—Antennas and Propagation	
Three Credit Hours
Transmission, radiation, and propagation of electromagnetic waves
by means of transmission lines, waveguides, optical fibers, and
antennas. Design project required.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electromagnetic Fields (ELEC-318).

EUGS-101—Citadel Evening Undergraduate Studies
Orientation
One Credit Hour
This online course is required of all Evening Undergraduate
Studies (EUGS) students and must be taken in their first semester
enrolled at The Citadel. The course covers a wide range of
activities and services on campus, and offers insight into academic
proficiency through the use of self-administered assessment tools.
The course also provides an overview of The Citadel’s three core
values of honor, duty, and respect.
Prerequisites: none

ELEC-423—Digital Signal Processing	
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to the characteristics, design, and applications of
discrete time systems using digital signal processors. Discrete time
Fourier Transforms, FIR and IIR systems, and the design of FIR
and IIR filters.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisite: Signals and Systems (ELEC-309), and Digital Systems
Engineering (ELEC-330).

ELEC-424—Solid-State Devices	
Three Credit Hours
Basic principles governing the operation of solid-state devices are
developed from fundamental concepts. P-N junction theory is
developed and applied to the analysis of devices such as bipolar
transistors, solar cells, detectors, and photo devices. The theory of
field-effect devices is developed.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electronics I (ELEC-306), and Electromagnetic Fields
(ELEC-318).
	

ELEC-425—Interference Control in Electronics	
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the control and measurement of interference
between electronic devices. Analysis methods and practical design
techniques to minimize both radiated and conducted emissions
and susceptibility. Enhancing signal integrity in high-speed circuits
and reducing crosstalk. Laboratory exercises and demonstrations
will be used to reinforce the material.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Signals and Systems (ELEC-309), Electromagnetic
Fields (ELEC-318), Digital Systems Engineering (ELEC-330).

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President’s Message					
Board of Visitors								
The Citadel’s Statement of Vision, Core Values, and Mission				
		
	
The Citadel Graduate College’s Mission/Purpose			
Accreditation								
Academic Calendar 											
Procedural Information							
Policy Information									
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Master of Business Administration							
Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Education							
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Master of Arts in Teaching - Middle Grades									
•	 English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies		
Master of Arts in Teaching - Physical Education									
Master of Education in Counselor Education - Elementary or Secondary and Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling	
Master of Education in Educational Leadership - Elementary or Secondary School Administration and Supervision	
Master of Education in Interdisciplinary STEM Education
Master of Education in Literacy Education						
Specialist in Educational Leadership - School Superintendent							
Master of Arts in English							
Master of Arts in History							
Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical Counseling					
Specialist in Education in School Psychology				
Master of Arts in Social Science							
Master of Science in Leadership
Master of Arts in Biology							
Masters of Arts in Education in Mathematics	
Master of Science in Computer Science						
Master of Science in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science							
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Graduate Certificate in Technical Project Management	
Graduate Certificate in Sport Management - Sport Sales &amp; Marketing					
Graduate Certificate in Leadership									
Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs									
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Studies								
Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security	
Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering Management	
Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis	
Graduate Certificate in Hispanic Studies	
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity									
Graduate Certificate in History and Teaching Content
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Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice	
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration					
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�President’s Message
Welcome to The Citadel Graduate College, where we extend our mission of educating
principled leaders to people like you who seek graduate study to become leaders in their
chosen fields. We take great pride in our distinguished faculty and excellent facilities that
combine to offer a unique learning environment. You will find that our students - your
friends, neighbors and colleagues - have chosen the CGC because they know it will equip
them for the challenges they will face as they advance in their careers. We hope you will
join the ranks of the nearly 8,000 CGC alumni for whom a graduate degree from The
Citadel was a stepping stone to success and continued growth.
Lt Gen John W. Rosa, USAF (Ret), ‘73
	President

Board of Visitors
The Citadel Board of Visitors is composed of eleven graduates of the college; seven elected by joint vote of the SC
General Assembly, three elected by alumni (Citadel Alumni Association) and one appointed by the Governor. All
members serve six–year terms.
Lieutenant General W. Michael Steele, USA (Retired), ‘67, Chair
Colonel Dylan W. Goff, ‘02, Vice Chair
Colonel Allison Dean Love, CGC, ‘93
Colonel Fred L. Price, Jr., ‘75	
Lieutenant General John B. Sams, Jr., USAF (Retired), ‘67
Colonel “Tee” Hooper, Jr., ‘69
Colonel Peter M. McCoy, Sr., ‘74
Colonel Robert H. Nuttall, Sr., ‘62
Colonel L.E. “Gene” Pinson, ‘72
Colonel Greg A. Lapointe, ‘85
Colonel Stanley L. Myers, Sr., ‘98
Colonel Myron C. Harrington, Jr., USMC (Retired), ‘60, Secretary to the Board of Visitors
The Honorable Nikki R. Haley, Governor of the State of South Carolina, Ex Officio
The Honorable (Dr.) Mick Zais, SC State Superintendent of Education, Ex Officio
Major General Robert E. Livingston, Jr., SC State Adjutant General, Ex Officio
Colonel Leonard C. Fulghum, Jr., ‘51, Chairman Emeritus
Colonel William E. Jenkinson III, ‘68, Emeritus Member

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�The Citadel’s Statement of Vision, Core Values, and Mission
Statement of Vision

Achieving excellence in the education and development of principled leaders.

Core Values
Honor: First and foremost honor includes adherence to the Honor Code of The Citadel. A cadet “will not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate those who
do”. The commitment to honor extends beyond the gates of The Citadel and is a life-long obligation to moral and ethical behavior. In addition, honor
includes integrity; “doing the right thing when no one is watching”. Finally, honorable behavior includes exercising the moral courage to “do the right
thing when everyone is watching”. The Honor Code is the foundation of our academic enterprise.
Duty: First and foremost duty means to accept and accomplish the responsibilities assigned to me. At The Citadel, my primary duty is to
perform academically and then to perform as a member of the Corps of Cadets and the campus community. I accept the consequences associated
with my performance and actions. Once I have held myself accountable for my actions, then I will hold others accountable for their actions.
Finally, duty means that others can depend on me to complete my assignments and to assist them with their assignments. Duty is also a call to
serve others before self.
Respect: First and foremost respect means to treat other people with dignity and worth – the way you want others to treat you. Respect for others
eliminates any form of prejudice, discrimination, or harassment (including but not limited to rank, position, age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation,
national origin, religion, physical attributes, etc.). In addition, respect for others means to respect the positions of those in authority which include faculty,
staff, administrators, active duty personnel, and the leadership of the Corps of Cadets. Finally, respect includes a healthy respect for one’s self.

Mission
As a higher education institution, The Citadel’s mission is to educate and develop our students to become principled leaders in all walks of life by
instilling the core values of The Citadel in a disciplined and intellectually challenging environment. A unique feature of this environment for the South
Carolina Corps of Cadets is the sense of camaraderie produced through teamwork and service to others while following a military lifestyle.
The Citadel strives to produce graduates who have insight into issues, ideas, and values that are of importance to society. It is equally important that
Citadel graduates are capable of both critical and creative thinking, have effective communication skills, can apply abstract concepts to concrete situations,
and possess the methodological skills needed to gather and analyze information.
Throughout its history, The Citadel’s primary purpose has been to educate undergraduates as members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and to
prepare them for post-graduate positions of leadership through academic programs of recognized excellence supported by the best features of a military
environment. The cadet lifestyle provides a structured environment that supports growth and development of each student’s intellect, discipline, physical
fitness, and moral and ethical values. The four pillars which define The Citadel experience for cadets consist of these four developmental dimensions.
A complementary purpose of The Citadel, realized through The Citadel Graduate College, is to provide the citizens of the Lowcountry and the State
of South Carolina opportunities for professional development by offering a broad range of educational programs of recognized excellence at both
the graduate and undergraduate levels. These programs are designed to accommodate the needs of non-traditional students seeking traditional and
demanding academic challenges.
Institutional Characteristics. The Citadel is a coeducational, comprehensive, public, four-year institution whose primary undergraduate student body
consists of approximately 2,000 members of the Corps of Cadets, all of whom reside on campus. The primary service area for these students is regional,
with approximately half of each freshman class coming from South Carolina. The Citadel, however, does draw undergraduate students from all parts of
the United States and many foreign countries. The college offers a wide range of baccalaureate degree programs (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science,
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering) in the
humanities, social and natural sciences, business administration, engineering, and education. These academic programs prepare graduates of the Corps
of Cadets for a variety of careers; about half of these graduates enter business and the professions, a third or more enter the military and government
service, and the remainder go directly into graduate and professional study. Many graduates choose to pursue professional or graduate degrees later in
their careers.
Through its undergraduate and graduate programs, The Citadel Graduate College serves a degree-seeking population of approximately 1,200. The
primary service area is the South Carolina Lowcountry. The Citadel Graduate College offers four baccalaureate degree programs (Bachelor of Science
in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, and Bachelor of Arts in Criminal
Justice), seven graduate degree programs (Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education,
Master of Business Administration, and Specialist in Education) and several graduate certificate programs. Meeting the needs of the South Carolina
Lowcountry in terms of instruction, public service, and research, including such initiatives as cooperative programs with other educational institutions, is
an important part of The Citadel’s mission.
Together, the Corps of Cadets and The Citadel Graduate College enroll approximately 3,200 students, about three-fourths of whom come from South
Carolina.
In its educational programs, The Citadel acknowledges and endorses the teacher-scholar ideal, recognizing that the excellence of all of its academic
programs is dependent upon the quality of its faculty. This ideal is pursued through teaching and lecturing, researching, writing, publishing, and public
service. The Citadel’s faculty also address audiences beyond the college by sharing their knowledge with other scholars and with the public.

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�The Citadel Graduate College’s Mission/Purpose
An important component of a positive educational experience for students involves an intentional effort to meet their needs and offer
service that underscore The Citadel Graduate College’s commitment to principled leadership.
•	 Service: Creating a culture that values service, fosters mutual respect, and makes the student’s needs the most important priority; implementing new technologies that enhance our services; and providing timely, efficient, and accurate information to all
requests.
•	 Performance: by ensuring a quality educational experience through administrative oversight of programs and the regular review
of policies and procedures; conducting analysis of existing data and generating reports to identify patterns and trends within
the Graduate College; creating research opportunities for students and faculty; and assisting departments with implementing
creative delivery methods of academic programs.
•	 Integration: By providing welcoming and rewarding experiences, graduate students and evening undergraduates, both past and
present, feel a part of the larger Citadel community and play an important and significant role on campus.

Accreditation
The Citadel is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters,
and specialist in education degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call
404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of The Citadel.
Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed
directly to The Citadel and not to the Commission’s office. The Commission should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears
to support a significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard.
Programs for the preparation of secondary education teachers at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, for the preparation of guidance
counselors at the master’s and specialist degree levels, and for the preparation of school superintendents at the specialist degree level are
accredited by the National Council on Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the
Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. The head of the Department of Education serves as the Director of Teacher Education.
The School of Business Administration is accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
International.
The Clinical Counseling program is accredited by the Masters in Psychology Accreditation Council.
The Computer Science programs as well as the Civil and Electrical Engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
The School Counseling Programs that offer a Master of Education in Counselor Education (Elementary or Secondary Certification) were
granted full eight years CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) in July 2005.
The School Psychology Program is fully accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists.

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�The Citadel Graduate College Academic Calendar 2014-2015
2014

2015

Aug. 20			

Payment for fall 2014 due

Jan. 7			

Payment for spring 2015 due

Aug. 25			

Fall 2014 classes begin

Jan. 12			

Spring 2015 classes begin

Sept. 1			

Labor Day - no CGC classes

Sept. 8			

Last day to drop/add

Jan. 19			
Martin Luther King Day - no CGC
			classes

Oct. 13			
Last day to withdraw with a
			grade of “W”
Nov. 1			
Last day to apply for fall
			graduation
Nov. 3			
Registration begins for spring
			
2015 for currently enrolled
			students
Nov. 10			
			

Registration for spring 2015
begins for all students

Nov. 21			

Fall Break begins after class		

Dec. 1			

CGC classes resume

Dec. 8 			

Last day for CGC classes

Dec. 9			

CGC exams begin

Dec. 15			
CGC exams end
			Winter break begins
Dec. 20			

Semester grades due by 3:00 p.m.

Jan. 26			
Last day to drop/add		
	
Feb. 1			
Last day to apply for spring
			
or summer graduation 		
	
Mar. 2			
Registration for summer 2015
			
begins for currently enrolled
			students
Mar. 9			
Last day to withdraw with a
			grade of “W”
Mar. 16			
			

Registration for summer 2015
begins for all students

Mar. 20			

Spring Break begins after class

Mar. 30			

CGC classes resume

Apr. 6			
Registration for fall 2015
			
begins for currently enrolled
			students
Apr. 20			
			

Registration for fall 2015
begins for all students

Apr. 27			

Last day for CGC classes

Apr. 28			

CGC exams begin

May 4			

CGC exams end

May 7			

Semester grades due by 10:00 a.m.

May 9			

CGC Commencement

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�Purpose of the CGC
Catalog
This catalog should not be construed as the basis of a contract
between a student and The Citadel. Every effort is made to
provide information in the catalog that is accurate at the time the
catalog is prepared. However, information on regulations, policies,
fees, curricula, courses, and other matters are subject to change at
any time during the period for which the catalog is in effect.
Each program of study shall be governed by the program
requirements in effect on the date of enrollment. If a student
withdraws from the college or fails to maintain enrollment for one
year and subsequently returns, the requirements in effect at the
time of return will prevail.
Any exception to policies in this catalog, purported to have been
made verbally to a student by an official of the college, are null and
void unless documented with a signed statement from the college
official authorized to make the exception.
This catalog is not an unchangeable contract but an
announcement of the current policies. Implicit in each student’s
matriculation at The Citadel is an unwritten agreement to comply
with the institution’s rules and regulations, which The Citadel
may modify to ensure the quality of its academic programs. When
graduation requirements are changed, every effort will be made
to insure that the new requirements can be met by the student’s
original expected graduation date. Nonetheless, each student
is expected to read and be aware of the policies and procedures
contained in the catalog in order to assure that admissions,
registration, and graduation procedures are being followed. The
college cannot assume responsibility for a student who does not
comply with policy or procedure.

Procedural Information
Application and Admissions

	
The application process at The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) is
a two-part process that occurs simultaneously. The applicant must
be accepted into CGC and the program to which he/she seeks a
degree. Requirements for acceptance into CGC include:
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university. Additional transcripts may be required depending
on undergraduate course requirements by program.
3.	 Submission of official test scores (GMAT, GRE, or MAT; see
program requirements for acceptable test and test scores).
Admission test must have been taken within the last five years.
Upon receipt of an application, each applicant is sent an email
acknowledging the application and outlining specific admission
requirements for CGC and the program for which he/she applied.
The requirements for acceptance into specific programs and
degrees are described in this catalog for each program/degree.
Official copies of all admmissions documents must be sent directly
to the CGC office and admission test scores must be current
within five years of application.
Full acceptance is not granted until both CGC and program
requirements are met. After acceptance by the program, any nonU.S. citizen must be cleared for registration by The International
Office. The TOEFL test is required of any applicant whose native
language is not English. Upon acceptance, a letter is sent to the
student identifying their faculty advisor. Students are encouraged
to schedule an apointment with them.
While each program has its own set of admissions requirements,
ultimate authority to admit a student rests with the provost or
designee. Normally departments and programs have the authority
to determine admissions criteria and the provost intervenes only in
unusual or extraordinary circumstances. However the decision by
the provost as the chief academic officer for the college is final.

Application for Resident Status
for Tuition and Fee Purposes
Any student or prospective student who is uncertain about
payment of in-state tuition and fees has the responsibility of
securing a ruling from The Citadel by providing all relevant
information on special application forms. These forms can be
obtained from the Office of the Registrar, Bond Hall, Room 173,
or online at http://www.citadel.edu/registrar/forms/. Completed
forms must be returned to that office at least four to six weeks
prior to registration for any semester or summer term for which the
student is attempting to qualify for in-state tuition and fee rate.

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�CGC Class Ring
All CGC students graduating from degree programs are eligible
for the CGC Class ring. CGC students may order their ring
upon completion of all but the final two semesters of coursework/
internship and must possess an overall 2.0 GPA for undergraduate
students or 3.0 GPA for graduate students. To place a class ring
order, contact the Alumni Center at (843) 953-7698. The Alumni
Center will verify eligibility with the CGC office.

Drop/Add and Withdrawals
Formal notice of intent to drop or withdraw from any class is
necessary in all cases. The dates for dropping and withdrawing are
listed in the term calendar at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege.
To drop or add a course from the course schedule or to change
sections within a course, a student must drop/add through Lesesne
Gateway. After the drop period, students who choose to withdraw
must complete a withdrawal form available in the CGC office or
online.
Course withdrawal means a student is withdrawing from a course
after the refund date has passed. Refunds after the published
refund date are granted only under extenuating circumstances (i.e.
death in immediate family, serious medical issues, deployment.).
A grade of “W” will appear on the student transcript. The “W”
does not affect the student’s grade point average (GPA). Ceasing to
attend a course does not constitute an official drop or withdrawal
from the course.

Fee Payment
All fees are due and payable at the time of registration. If fees
are not paid by the published date on the term calendar, prior to
classes starting, the student may be dropped from registered classes.
Checks should be made payable to The Citadel. Fees may also be
paid with bank cards, however a service fee is incurred. Electronic
check payment is also available at no charge. Deferred payment
plans may be arranged in advance of a semester through a third
party. Forms are available in the Treasurer’s office. The Citadel
reserves the right at any time to adjust fees to meet the current
cost of operation. Fee schedules are published each semester on
The Citadel’s web page. The Citadel Treasurer is responsible for
the collection of monies due to The Citadel. All correspondence
concerning fees, payments, and status of accounts should be
directed to the Treasurer’s office.

Financial Aid and Scholarships
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships administers student
loan applications, grants, scholarships and work-study programs.
The office is located in Bond Hall, Room 138 and staff can be
reached at (843) 953-5187 or by email at financial_aid@citadel.edu.

Forms and Deadline
To apply for financial aid at The Citadel, all students should file a
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at fafsa.
ed.gov as soon as possible after Januarly each year. Additional
information may be requested by the Office of Financial Aid and
Scholarships. Students are responsible for checking their online
Lesesne Gateway accounts, completing all requested paperwork,
and meeting financial aid requirements in a timely manner. Funds
are limited, so late applications are considered for aid only if
resources are still available.
Priority deadline dates are as follows:
Academic year (fall and spring)		
March 15
Fall only					March 15
Spring only				October 15
Summer					April 15
Applicants who have not completed all financial aid paperwork
by June 30 should not expect to receive notification of awards
prior to the beginning of fall semester. These applicants should be
prepared to pay for their tuition, fees, and other costs at the established fee payment deadlines. Students will be reimbursed if they
are subsequently determined to be eligible for financial aid.

Determining Financial Need
The amount of financial aid is determined based on the FAFSA
form the applicant files after January 1 each year. This form solicits
information about the family’s current financial situation and produces an “expected family contribution.” Adjusted gross income
data from tax forms are used, along with current asset information
to determine family resources. Allowances are made for federal and
state taxes, social security, employment (when both parents work),
unusual medical and dental expenses, and family size. Other factors considered are any unusual expenses and the number of family
members in college. In its simplest definition, financial need is
the difference between what a student will pay to attend college
and the expected family contribution, as determined by the need
analysis. If costs exceed the amount of family contribution, then
the applicant has “demonstrated” financial need.

Dependent or Independent Status
Federal student aid programs are based on the premise that parents
have the primary responsibility of financing their children’s education. However, independent students are not required to submit
parental data. Students who fall into at least one of the following
catagories are considered independent:
1.	
2.	
3.	
4.	
5.	
6.	
7.	
8.	

He/she is at least 24 years old by Dec 31 of the academic year
He/she is a graduate student
He/she is married
He/she is currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed
Forces for purposes other than training
He/she is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces
He/she has children (or other dependents) and will provide
more than half of their support
He/she was in foster care or deemed a dependent or ward of
the court
He/she was an emancipated minor or in legal guardianship as
determined by a court
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�9.	 He/she was determined to be an unaccompanied youth who
was homeless or was self-supporting and at risk of being homeless.

Federal Eligibility Requirements
Any student who is accepted for admission is eligible to request
financial assistance. However, there are several general eligibility
requirements a student must meet to receive federal financial aid:
1.	 A student must be admitted to The Citadel as a regular or
provisional student.
2.	 A student must be a U.S. citizen or a national or permanent
resident.
3.	 A student may not receive aid if he or she is in default at any
institution on any Federal Student Loan Program.
4.	 Generally, a student must be enrolled at least half-time. This
is defined as 4.5 hours/semester for graduate students and 6
hours/semester for undergraduate students.
5.	 A student may not receive aid if he or she owes a repayment at
any institution on a Pell Grant, Supplemental Grant, or State
Student Incentive Grant.
6.	 A student must have the minimum grade point ratio and must
make satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward a degree to
continue to receive federal financial aid.

Types of Financial Aid
Please visit http://www.citadel.edu/finaid for detailed information
about the various financial aid programs offered.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for
Financial Aid Recipients
In compliance with regulations governing federal and/or state
financial aid programs, The Citadel is required to monitor each
student to be certain that he or she is maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in his or her course of study. SAP standards
are separate from The Citadel’s academic policies and are reviewed
annually at the end of each spring semester.
How the Policy Works
Students who fail to meet published SAP standards will be ineligible to receive federal or state financial aid funds. However, those
students failing to meet the minimum standards, as prescribed in
this policy, may appeal their status by following outlined conditions.
Academic Year
The academic year for SAP determination is comprised of the fall,
spring, and summer terms.
Minimum Standards
Unsatisfactory academic progress is defined as a failure to meet at
least one of the following standards:
Undergraduate Students
	
1. Academic Progression
a. Full-time students (enrolled in at least 12 hours/
semester) must earn 24 credits hours in an academic
year. Full-time students enrolled in one semester are
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considered to be meeting progression standards by
earning at least 12 hours.
b. Part-time students (enrolled in less than 12 hours/
semester) must earn at least 75% of credit hours
attempted in an academic year.
2. GPA – A student’s GPA must meet the required
minimum for their grade level according to The Citadel’s
academic policies for continuance.
a. 1.3 with &lt; 39 attempted hours
b. 1.5 with 40 – 69 attempted hours
c. 1.7 with 70 – 99 attempted hours
d. 2.0 with &gt; 99 attempted hours
3. Attempted credit hours cannot exceed 207 hours
(more than 150% of program length).
Graduate Students
1. Academic Progression
a. Full-time students (enrolled in at least 9 hours/
semester) must earn 18 credit hours in an academic
year. Full-time students enrolled in one semester are
considered to be meeting progression standards by
earning at least 9 hours.
b. Part-time students (enrolled in 4.5 hours/semester) must earn at least 75% of credit hours attempted
in an academic year.
2. GPA – A student must earn at least a 3.0 grade point
average.
3. Attempted credit hours cannot exceed 150% of the
student’s program length.
SAP Appeal
Students who have not met SAP have the opportunity to complete
an appeal to regain eligibility for federal aid. Completion of this
process does not guarantee reinstatement of federal financial aid.
Students are responsible for full payment of tuition/fees regardless
of financial aid status. It is also the student’s responsibility to be
aware of and to meet all fee payment and financial aid deadlines.
The SAP Appeal form is available on the Office of Financial Aid &amp;
Scholarship’s webpage on The Citadel website.
The SAP Appeal must include:
1.	 A completed SAP Appeal Form and Academic Improvement
Plan approved by the Academic Support Center and signed by
both the advisor and the student, and
2.	 A letter written by the student that defines why the student
failed to make SAP and what has changed that enables them
to meet SAP at the next evaluation.
If a student fails to either regain regular SAP eligibility after one
semester or meet the conditions of the Academic Improvement
Plan, the student is ineligible to receive federal financial aid (Title
IV aid).
Appeal Deadlines
Completed appeal forms must be turned in two weeks before the
end of the term for which the appeal is filed.

�Grades
Only letter grades are given to evaluate a student’s progress. The
following definitions of letter grades are applicable:
“A” Superior
“B” Very Good
“C” Satisfactory; Acceptable
“D” Marginal; Passing
“F” Unsatisfactory
“P” Grade assigned in pass/fail courses that do not carry credit
hours to designate passing performance.
“S” Grade assigned in pass/fail courses that carry credit hours
to designate that a grade of “A”, “B” or “C” has been earned and
credit has been awarded.
“U” Grade assigned in pass/fail courses and in ENGL 101 to
designate that a grade of “D” or “F” has been earned and no credit
has been awarded.
“W” Withdrawal from a course prior to the official deadline.
“I” An Incomplete is awarded when course requirements have been
very nearly met but for authorized reasons (illness, injury, family
emergency, etc.) cannot be completed during the current semester.
“IP” Grade assigned for courses in which requirements are not
expected to be met in one academic term. The grade of “IP” must
be removed in the next full semester, or the “IP” becomes an “F.”
The summer session will not be considered a semester in this case.
Under extenuating circumstances, an extension may be awarded by
the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs with the recommendation of the instructor. The removal of the “IP” is the responsibility
of the student. Students may not enroll in a course in which they
currently have an “IP.”
Students who are enrolled in audit courses will not receive financial aid for these courses.
Students can access midterm progress and semester grade reports
online by using BANNER Self-Service through the Lesesne Gateway portal.
Taking or Repeating Courses to Improve the GPA
When evaluating SAP, a student’s repeated courses will be counted
in both attempted and earned hours.
Transfer Credits
When evaluating SAP, a student’s transfer credits, accepted by The
Citadel toward completion of the student’s degree program, will
count as both credit hours attempted and hours earned.
Change of Major
Students that have changed majors and earn more than the maximum allowable number of credit hours toward graduation will be
required to submit a SAP Appeal.
Second Degrees
Students that are completing a second degree will be required to
submit a SAP Appeal to explain the reason behind earning more
than 150% of allowable credit hours.
Financial Aid Funds Covered By SAP Standards
•	 Federal Pell Grant
•	 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
(SEOG)
•	 Federal Work Study

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Federal Direct Loan, subsidized and unsubsidized
Federal Direct PLUS Loan
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan
South Carolina Teachers Loan
South Carolina Career Changers Loan
South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship
South Carolina LIFE Scholarship
South Carolina Need-Based Grant
Other federal/state programs as required
Some Private Educational Loans (as required by the lender)

Financial Aid Refund and Repayment Policy
Refunds
Refunds will be returned to the programs from which the student
received aid. The Higher Education Act of 1998, Public Law 105244, substantially changed the way funds paid toward a student’s
education are managed should the student, as a recipient of federal
financial aid, withdraw from school. If a student who was awarded
financial aid withdraws from school, he/she is eligible for the
“institutionally-determined refund” that remains after the immediate repayments of the financial aid award to the Office of Financial
Aid &amp; Scholarships. This policy also applies to students on whose
behalf a parent has borrowed a Title IV loan. Refunds are returned
to the programs that awarded the student aid. In the case of federal
financial aid, a statutory schedule is used to determine the amount
of federal financial aid that has been earned based on the period
the student was in attendance. Up through the 60% point, in each
payment period of enrollment, a pro rata schedule is used to determine how much federal financial aid the student will receive. After
the 60% point, in the payment period of enrollment, a student has
earned 100% of the federal funds awarded for the period.
The percentage earned will be calculated based on the following
schedule:
	
Week 1 	 6 percent 	
Week 7 	 43 percent
	
Week 2 	 12 percent 	
Week 8 	 50 percent
	
Week 3 	 18 percent	
Week 9 	 56 percent
	
Week 4 	 25 percent 	
Week 10 	60 percent
	
Week 5 	 31 percent 	
Week 11-16 100 percent
	
Week 6 	 37 percent
For example, if a student has received $1,000 in Federal Financial
Aid and withdraws within the first week of classes, that student will
receive 6 percent ($60) of the aid award applied to total charges.
The remaining $940 will be returned to the Federal Financial Aid
programs in the following order:
1.	
2.	
3.	
4.	
5.	
6.	

Unsubsidized Student Loans
Subsidized Student Loans
Perkins Loans
PLUS Loans/Graduate PLUS Loans
Federal Grants
Other Assistance under Title IV

The refund and repayment provisions mandated by the federal
government for federal aid recipients apply when a student receives
financial aid funds and withdraws, drops out, takes an unapproved
leave of absence, fails to return from an approved leave of absence,
is expelled, or otherwise fails to complete the period of enroll11

�ment for which he or she was charged. The refund and repayment
requirements DO NOT APPLY to a student who:
1.	 Withdraws, drops out, or is expelled before his or her
first day of class, or
2.	 Withdraws from some classes, but continues to be enrolled in other classes, or
3.	 Does not receive funds for the period in question. (Students whose parents received a PLUS Loan are considered to have received funds and so are covered for the
refund and repayment requirements.)

Veterans’ services: Services are administered under the umbrella
of student financial aid at The Citadel. Veterans’ services are intended to meet the needs of students receiving benefits under the
following programs:
• Ch. 30—Montgomery GI Bill—Active Duty, Veterans
• Ch. 31—Vocational Rehabilitation
• Ch. 33—Post 9-11 GI Bill
• Ch. 35—Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program
• Ch. 1606—Montgomery GI Bill—Selected Reserve
• Ch. 1607—(REAP, Reserve Education Assistance
Program).

Repayments
If a student’s non-instructional educational expenses (allowances
as prescribed below) incurred up to the time of withdrawal exceed
the amount of cash disbursement, the student does not owe a
repayment. If cash disbursed exceeds the non-instructional costs of
education incurred up to the time of withdrawal, the student does
owe a repayment. This repayment is the difference between costs
incurred and the actual cash refund received. Non-instructional
expenses are determined by calculating the percentage of room,
board, books, supplies, travel, and personal expenses incurred
during the portion of the term a student is enrolled. Off-campus
board and personal expenses are prorated on a weekly basis. There
is no proration of on-campus room charges. A percentage of books,
supplies, and travel costs is allowed based on length of enrollment.

Due to the complexity of VA educational benefits, students are
encouraged to contact The Citadel’s Veterans Service’s Office well
in advance of the beginning of the semester. Students that have
already applied for benefits should submit a copy of their Department of Veterans Affairs Certificate Eligibility. In compliance with
federal regulations, students are required to follow guidelines set by
the Department of Veterans Affairs. VA Certification Policies and
Procedures can be found on The Citadel’s website under Veterans
Services. Staff can be reached at 843-953-9824 or email at va_benefits@citadel.edu.

Student Aid Accounts to be Refunded and Repaid
Once the amounts to be refunded and/or repaid are determined,
the aid programs from which the student received funds will be
reimbursed in the following order.
1.	
2.	
3.	
4.	
5.	
6.	
7.	

Federal Direct/Stafford loans;
Federal Perkins loans;
Federal PLUS loans received on behalf of the student;
Federal Pell Grants;
Federal SEOG Grants;
Other Title IV programs;
Other federal, state, private, or institutional student financial assistance received by the student for which refunds are
required;
8.	 The student.

Other Assistance
Vocational Rehabilitation Scholarships: This program provides for
education and training if the student has a physical or mental disability which is a substantial handicap to employment and if there
exists reasonable expectation that vocational rehabilitation services
may lead to gainful employment. Additional information is available through the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation in the
student’s home state.
College Budget Plans: The Citadel Tuition Payment Plan (CTPP)
which allows families to finance the cost of Tuition, Auxiliary Fees
(Housing/Room/Board) and OneCard. The plan is offered as a
service to the student, allowing the student to finance education
and related costs over the period of a semester. The student determines the payment schedule and calculates the balance remaining
after financial aid is applied and any other outside resource is also
taken into consideration. Contact The Citadel’s Treasurer’s Office
for information.
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Joint Degree Programs
The Citadel participates in joint graduate degree programs with the
College of Charleston in Computer Science, English, History, and
Middle School Education. Students routinely take courses at both
institutions. Citadel students will register for all their Computer
Science, English, History, or Education courses at The Citadel,
even when a particular course may be offered at the College of
Charleston. Students who have declared a home institution must
complete at least 33% of their coursework at that institution.
More specific information is available from the respective program
directors.

Orientation
All students are encouraged to visit the Orientation webpage to
become familiar with the student services available to them. The
webpage is www.citadel.edu/root/graduatecollege-current-students/
orientation.

Requirements for Graduation
In addition to the program requirements, the following
requirements must be met for graduation.

The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar
The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar is a professional
development seminar during which graduate students at The
Citadel learn about principled leadership and the institution’s
core values – honor, duty, and respect. Participants engage in
discussions about The Citadel’s mission, what it means to be a
member of The Citadel community, and the application of core
values as a guiding feature of one’s place in life and within an
organization.

�Beginning Fall 2013, all degree-seeking students entering The
Citadel Graduate College are required to complete The Citadel
Principled Leadership Seminar at some point prior to finishing
their program of study. The seminar is taught by The Citadel’s
Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics and will be offered
during the academic year.

Darkness to Light Training
The Citadel is the first college in the country to enter into an
agreement with the Darkness to Light Foundation for campus-wide
training for all faculty, staff, and students on child sexual abuse
training. This “Stewards of Children” training program assists
the college in creating policies and programs to protect children
and provides faculty, staff and students with insight into how to
recognize potential problems and the appropriate ways to respond
should a concern be raised about a child. The Citadel’s goal is
100% compliance, meaning all faculty, staff, and students will be
required to either participate in training or demonstrate proof that
they received it elsewhere.
Beginning in Fall 2014, all non-cadet students (day veteran,
graduate students-- including those enrolled in graduate certificates
and all evening undergraduate students), who enroll in Citadel
course(s) will be required to successfully complete D2L training in
their first semester on campus. Students who have completed D2L
training in the last three years need only provide a copy of their
certificate of completion to the CGC office.
Face-to-face workshops will be offered by The Citadel each semester
and an online version of the course is also available. Please contact
the CGC office for more information. Students who do not
complete the training will not be allowed to register for the next
semester until proof of completion is presented to the CGC office.

Refunds
No fees are refunded after the published drop deadline. This
date is usually following two class meetings and is published
in the term calendar at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege. To
obtain the appropriate refund, a student must complete the drop
form available in the CGC office or drop via Lesesne Gateway.
The Dean of CGC may authorize a refund for extenuating
circumstances after the scheduled refund date but only if a formal
application is made in writing. Extenuating circumstances are
defined as a death in immediate family, serious medical issues, or
military deployment. Registration, technology, and application fees
are not refundable.

Registration
Registration is conducted online through Lesesne Gateway or
in person in the CGC office located in Bond Hall, Room 101.
Students may not attend class until they are fully registered.
Completed registrations will be honored on a first-come, firstserved basis. Any changes in registration must be made prior to
the end of the term’s Drop/Add period. Information concerning
fees, class times, and registration calendars can be found each
academic term online at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege.

Transcripts and Transfer Credit
Graduate students applying for transfer credit will use the
“Transfer Credit for Graduate Programs” form located online at
http://www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege/forms/. The form will be
submitted to CGC through the student’s advisor and department
head with a copy of the course description from the catalog of
the originating institution and the course syllabus. Approval is
granted by the student’s department, contingent upon Citadel
policy. Only courses with a “B” or higher are acceptable for
transfer from regionally accredited colleges and universities (e.g.
Southern Association of Colleges, North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools, etc.). Undergraduate students should refer
to the undergraduate section of the catalog for transfer credit
information.

Veteran’s Status as a Student on The Citadel
Campus
This policy prescribes rules and regulations related to veteran
students on campus. It outlines the types of veteran students as
well as the policies related to student status (cadet vs. non-cadet),
as well as enrollment requirements, and commencement exercise
attendance.
Definitions:
1.	 Citadel Cadet Veteran: A cadet serving in the National
Guard or reserve component of one of the Armed
Services who is called to active federal duty other than
for training, while a member of the Corps of Cadets
can return to The Citadel as a veteran day student as
long as the former cadet receives a DD-214 indicating an
Honorable Discharge from active duty. If the candidate
has completed four semesters as a cadet, he/she will
be eligible to receive the cadet ring and diploma once
academic requirements are met.
2.	 Citadel Non-Cadet Veteran Day Student: Veterans who
provide evidence with a DD-214 (honorable discharge)
from one of the Armed Services indicating a minimum
of 90 consecutive days of full-time federal active service,
other than active duty for training, may be eligible to
apply to our daytime program as full-time degree-seeking
students. That application would be made through our
Office of Admissions. These veterans are civilians and are
not subject to the personal requirements specific to the
Corps of Cadets. The will not be subject to the RPED or
ROTC requirements. Furthermore, they must not have a
record of conviction for a criminal offense showing poor
moral character.
3.	 Active Duty Student: Other day veteran students with
different military affiliations enrolled at The Citadel
include: MECEP, STA-21, AECP, and Green to Gold
students, who are full-time day students.
4.	 Evening Undergraduate Veteran Student: This group
of Veterans declare their program of study through the
Evening Undergraduate Studies program, either as part
of a “2+2” transfer program with one of the partner
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�technical colleges or through some other mechanism to
complete their degree at The Citadel. These veterans are
civilians and are not subject to the personal requirements
specific to the Corps of Cadets. They will not be
subjected to the RPED or ROTC requirements.
Policy
All Veteran students must declare either the day/cadet or Evening
Undergraduate Studies programs when they begin taking classes at
The Citadel. Veterans who declare themselves day students must
follow the South Carolina Corps of Cadets general education
requirements and attend the day program commencement
ceremony. Veterans who declare their status as evening students
must meet Evening Undergraduate Studies general education
requirements and attend The Citadel Graduate College
commencement exercises.
Veterans may change their official student status once in their
time as a student at The Citadel. Exceptions to this rule must be
approved by the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
Veteran evening students may enroll in up to six credit hours per
semester during the day. Exceptions to this rule must be approved
by the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
Veteran day students may enroll in up to eight hours per semester
in the evening program. Exceptions to this rule must be approved
by the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.

Dress Code Policy for Veteran Students and
Fifth-Year Cadets
All veteran students and fifth year cadets are expected to be cleanly
and neatly dressed. This is particularly important as they serve as
role models for other students on campus. Proper dress is business
casual clothing (e.g., khaki pants or denim jeans and a collared
shirt/polo shirt for males and slacks/skirt and blouse for females).
Jeans that are frayed, patched or contain holes are unacceptable.
Additionally, shoes must be worn at all times. Specific types of
clothing (e.g., frayed or torn jeans, jean shorts, running shorts, PT
shorts, cut-off shorts, warm-up clothes, bathing suits, beach coverups, tank tops, halter tops, tube tops, flip flop shoes, etc.) are not
proper attire for the classroom, library, or other academic areas.
During the summer sessions, a more relaxed dress code is used
for faculty and staff, and a similar approach to the dress code will
apply to students.
There are additional Dress Code requirements that apply primarily
to cadets with Day Student Status:
1.	 Regulations pertaining to body piercing and tattoos are the
same as those for members of the Corps of Cadets.
2.	 A broken uniform is unattractive anywhere, but it is especially
unsuited for a military college campus or classroom. Portions
of cadet uniforms are not, therefore, to be worn by non-cadets
or cadets with Day Student Status.
3.	 Students’ hair (males and females) will be neatly trimmed and
styled, as will mustaches and sideburns, if applicable.
4.	 Students will wear business attire when members of the
Corps of Cadets are required to appear in full dress or white
uniforms.
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For students who violate these dress code rules, and who are not
in compliance with minimal standards for personal appearance,
the following protocols will apply:
1.	 For a first offense, a student will be required, upon
direction of a campus authority, to leave campus until such
discrepancies are corrected.
2.	 For a second offense, a student who fails to adhere to the
dress code policy will be required to meet with the Associate
Provost and Dean of The Citadel Graduate College shortly
after the violation occurs. In this meeting, the student will
be educated on the policy and asked to sign a formal, written
agreement of future compliance with the dress code. The
Associate Provost has the option of applying additional
sanctions should it be deemed necessary to gain compliance.
3.	 Additional violations of the dress code will result in
progressively punitive measures and will include a formal
statement of compliance by the student agreeing to adhere to
the dress code policy.

Policy Information
Academic Integrity Policy and
Procedures
The following academic integrity policy is in effect for non-cadet
students for fall and spring semester as well as Maymester and
Summer School.
Absolute integrity is expected of every Citadel student in academic
undertakings. Academic integrity is grounded on the concept of
honesty with respect to the intellectual efforts of oneself and others.
A student’s submission of work for academic credit indicates that the
work is the student’s own. Students are responsible for knowing what
constitutes violations of the Academic Integrity Policy. Examples
of violations of the Academic Integrity policy include, but are not
limited to the following:
1.	 Plagiarizing or representing the words, ideas, or information of
another person as one’s own without documentation;
2.	 Giving or receiving prior to an examination any unauthorized
information concerning the content of that examination;
3.	 Using, without authorization of the instructor, notes, books,
prompts, or other materials, or receiving verbal or electronic
assistance to aid in answering questions on an examination;
4.	 Giving or receiving substantive aid during the course of an
examination;
5.	 Asking or permitting another person to take a test or engage in
other academic work; or taking a test or engaging in academic
work for another, whether voluntarily or for hire, in conjunction
with class work or for admissions purposes;
6.	 Violating personal property rights (for example, stealing or
attempting to steal tests, keys, or grade books);
7.	 Fabricating data in support of laboratory or field work;
8.	 Engaging in other acts of academic misconduct.
While academic integrity is a shared responsibility, it is incumbent
upon the student to abide by the academic integrity requirements.
It is the responsibility of the faculty member to inform the student
of any atypical academic integrity requirements.

�1.	 When a faculty member suspects or has been informed that a
student may have violated the Academic Integrity Policy, the
faculty member should inform the student in writing within
ten working days of discovery. Some situations may require
more time; however in no case should this written notification
be delayed by more than one month. Written notification will
include the allegation and a suggested time, place and date for a
meeting of the student, the professor, and Department Head of
the department in which the alleged violation took place. If the
faculty member making the allegation is the Department Head
of the department in which the alleged violation took place, the
meeting will include the student, the faculty member, and Dean
of the school in which the alleged violation took place.
2.	 After this meeting, if the faculty member decides that no violation
occurred, the matter will be dropped. If the faculty member
decides that a violation has occurred but that only a grade penalty
is warranted, the student may be assigned an “F” for the work
in question, or, in more serious cases, an “F” in the course. If
it is determined that a more serious penalty is warranted, or
if the student does not accept the grade penalty offered, the
accusation will be remanded to the Dean of the school in which
the alleged violation occurred. If that Dean participated in the
meeting with the faculty member and the students, the matter
is referred to the Provost.
3.	 Upon receiving the allegation, the Dean of the school where
the alleged violation occurred or the Provost will appoint a
four member hearing board comprised of the Dean of CGC,
two faculty members from outside the program of the accused
student and a currently enrolled CGC student of the same
student classification, but outside the program of the accused
student. The hearing will be convened within two weeks from
the date the hearing board receives the case. If circumstances
preclude meeting this deadline, the accused will be so informed
in writing. A minimum of seven days notice will be provided to
the student prior to the hearing. The accused student may be
advised by another student or member of the permanent faculty
or staff, not to exceed two. The student and/or the student’s
advisor may cross-examine all witnesses and the accuser. A tape
recording of the hearing, which will be closed, will be made.
Upon conclusion of the hearing, the hearing board will vote
and report its findings and recommendation to the Dean of the
school in which the alleged violation occurred or the Provost.
4.	 Upon reviewing the recommendation, the Dean of the school
where the alleged violation occurred, or the Provost will either
exonerate the student; impose a sanction less than suspension,
dismissal or expulsion; or recommend a sanction of suspension,
dismissal, or expulsion to the President of the College. If the
sanction is not suspension, dismissal, or expulsion, the student
may appeal this sanction to the President of the College who
makes the final decision. If the sanction is for suspension,
dismissal, or expulsion, the President of the College will review
the case and the process that has been followed and make the
decision on removal of the student from The Citadel for a
violation of academic integrity. The student may appeal that
decision to the Board of Visitors.

Appeals of Violations of Academic Integrity - Students who have
been found guilty of a violation of academic integrity where
the punishment is suspension, dismissal, or expulsion shall be
entitled to petition an Academic Integrity Board of Review to
hear an appeal provided the petition is submitted to the Office
of the President within five working days after receiving notice of
the findings of the Provost, and provided the petition states the
grounds on which the appeal is based. An Academic Integrity
Board of Review is established by the President. An Academic
Integrity Board of Review will consist of a Dean, who serves as
chair; a department head; a senior member of the faculty; and
a non-voting recorder. Once established, an Academic Integrity
Board of Review will be furnished the record of the original
proceedings and will evaluate the petition of appeal to determine if
any of the following grounds have been met:
1.	 new evidence has been found since the individual was found 		
guilty;
2.	 the individual’s rights were not protected;
3.	 there was a procedural error during the trial.
If after considering the petition of appeal, the Academic Integrity
Board of Review determines that the request for appeal sets forth
reasonable grounds for appeal and agrees to hear the appeal, the
accused student and advisor will be present during the formal
portion of the hearing, which will be taped. Oral arguments from
the student or advisor will be heard and will normally be limited
to 30 minutes each. In addition, the student or advisor will have
the opportunity to question any witnesses called by the Academic
Integrity Board of Review. The formal appeal hearing will be
taped, and the tape will become part of the record of the Academic
Integrity Board of Review. The findings of the Academic Integrity
Board of Review will be transmitted to the President in the form
of sealed, confidential written recommendations, with appropriate
justifications.

Academic Standards
All students are expected to maintain high academic standards.
In addition to the grade point average requirements for satisfying
degree standards, the following policies set minimum guidelines
for all graduate programs. Specific programs may establish more
rigorous criteria for satisfactory progress. Students should carefully
study the sections of this catalog pertinent to their degree program
for statements about expectations, which may exceed these minimal
criteria.
	
Any grade of “C” (ie. “C”, “C+”) is a warning that the individual is
not performing at the level expected of graduate students; a grade of
“F” is a clear statement of inadequate performance. Either a “C” or
“F” grade calls into question the expectation of reasonable progress
toward the degree. In order to maintain appropriate academic
quality, the following policy applies to students enrolled at The
Citadel:
1.	 If a student receives a grade of “F” in a graduate course,
regardless of his or her status, the student will be terminated
from the program. The student may appeal in writing to
his or her Dean for reinstatement. If the student is granted
reinstatement status before the end of the drop/add period for
the next academic term, he or she may register for that term.
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�2.	 If a student receives seven (7) or more credit hours of
graduate course work with a grade of “C”or “C+” regardless
of his or her status, the student will be terminated from the
program. The student may appeal in writing to his or her
Dean for reinstatement in the program. If a student is granted
reinstatement status before the end of the drop/add period for
the next academic term, he or she may register for that term.
3.	 Any student admitted to a graduate program who has earned
or attempted twelve (12) hours of graduate credit must have a
cumulative GPR of 3.0 or higher to continue in the program.
If a student’s GPR falls below a 3.0 any time after the
completion of twelve (12) hours of graduate credit, the student
must improve his/her GPR to a minimum 3.0 by the time he/
she has completed nine (9) additional graduate credit hours.
If the student achieves a minimum 3.0 while completing these
nine (9) additional graduate credit hours, the standard of
maintaining a 3.0 GPR begins again. Failure to achieve the
3.0 GPR upon completion of the nine (9) additional graduate
credit hours will result in termination from the program.
The student may appeal in writing to his or her Dean for
reinstatement. If the student is granted reinstatement status
before the end of the drop/add period for the next academic
term, he or she may register for that term. Some programs
have more strict program requirements. Check with your
program advisor for the standards for your program.

Academic Support Center
The Citadel’s Academic Support Center provides a wide range of
academic support services. Included among these are the enhancement of writing, mathematical, and reading skills; the general
improvement of academic performance in all subject areas; and an
emphasis on retention throughout The Citadel’s academic community. Graduate and undergraduate students have access to the
Center. In addition to individual and small-group tutorials held in
the Center, the staff conducts requested workshops for both graduate and undergraduate classes.
In all of its activities, the Center strives to assure that its efforts are
consistent not only with the mission statement of The Citadel, but
also with the objectives of the academic departments and specific
graduate programs. Although there may be an occasional exceptional situation in which it is appropriate to restrict the nature of
the assistance that may be offered by the Center (e.g., because of
specific program accreditation issues that might impact, say, a particular assignment), all students are encouraged to take advantage
of the resources offered by the Academic Support Center.

Admission Policy (Graduate Students)
The Citadel Graduate College seeks to enroll students whose
motivation and educational backgrounds demonstrate a strong
potential for success in the academic program of their choice.
Specific entrance requirements are detailed in other sections of this
catalog, but every applicant for a graduate degree must submit to
the CGC office:
1.	 An application with a non-refundable fee,
2.	 Official scores on the appropriate admissions test (current 		
	
within 5 years of application), and
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3.	
	
	
4.	
	

An official TOEFL score if English is not the native language. 	
The minimum acceptable score of 550 paper-based, 213		
computer-based, or 79 internet based.
Additional documentation may be requested for verification 		
of U.S. Citizenship.

Admission Categories
Graduate students may be admitted to CGC in one of the following three categories: provisional, degree seeking or non-degree
seeking.
Degree seeking - A graduate student is classified as degree seeking
if he/she holds a bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree, all admission requirements are met and the student has been admitted
to a degree program. To obtain this classification a student must:
1.	 Complete the graduate application along with the nonrefundable application fee.
2.	 Submit an official transcript reflecting the highest degree
earned from a regionally accredited college or university.
Additional transcripts may be required depending on
undergraduate course requirements by program.
3.	 Submit official test scores (GMAT, GRE, or MAT; see
program requirements for acceptable test and test scores).
Admission test must have been taken within the last five years.
Official score report must be sent directly from the testing
organization.
4.	 Submit an official TOEFL score if native language is not
English. The minimum acceptable score is 550 paper-based,
213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based.
5.	 Additional admission requirements for specific programs are
outlined in the information provided for each degree program.
Non-degree seeking - A graduate student is classified as non-degree
seeking if he/she holds a bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree
but who, at the time of the application, does not plan to pursue
a degree. This category authorizes the student to take no more
than 8 hours total for which he/she has the prerequisites. It does
not imply admission to a degree program. Persons admitted to the
non-degree student status who later wish to become degree seeking
must file an application for the desired program and comply with
the requirements stated above in “Degree Seeking.” Program
requirements will dictate the number of hours in non-degree status
that will be accepted into any program. No student shall register
beyond 8 hours without being fully accepted into a degree
program. To obtain non-degree classification the student must:
1.	 Complete the graduate application along with the nonrefundable application fee.
2.	 Submit an official transcript reflecting the highest degree
earned from a regionally accredited college or university.
Additional transcripts may be required depending on
undergraduate course requirements by program.
3.	 Graduate transient students who wish to enroll in course work
for transfer to another institution may be asked to present
evidence they have met any course prerequisites.
Provisional Status- Applicants who do not meet the minimum
GPA and/or test score required by their program’s admission

�criteria may be allowed to pursue coursework as a provisionally
admitted student. The purpose of the provisional status is to
monitor and support the students academic success. Provisional
status requires meeting specific academic standards in coursework.
Refer to the degree program for provisional requirements.

study will be developed in consultation with the student’s advisor
and approved by the appropriate Dean or Department Head. This
program of study is filed in the CGC office and will be used in the
degree audit process. It is a joint responsibility of the advisor and
student to maintain the program of study in a current state.

Senior Citizens - Persons over the age of 60 who meet degree or
non-degree admissions requirements and are not employed fulltime may register for courses on a space-available basis with no
credit hours fee charged. All other fees must be paid.

Modifications in a program of study can be accomplished with the
written approval of the appropriate Dean or Department Head.
Students who wish to select a new major or degree program must
file an application and fee, meet all admission requirements of the
new major or degree program, and be accepted into the new major
or degree program before registration in the new program can
occur.

International Students - An international student who applies to
a graduate program at The Citadel must complete the following
requirements before enrolling in classes:
1.	 Have completed a degree equivalent to an American
baccalaureate degree.
2.	 Have his/her academic credentials officially evaluated by a
member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation
Services (NACES) and sent directly from that organization to
the CGC office.
3.	 Meet all the admission criteria for the desired graduate degree
program.
4.	 Provide completed CGC Immigration Request form.
5.	 Submit an official TOEFL score if native language is not
English. The minimum acceptable score is 550 paper-based,
213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based.
6.	 Provide evidence of ability to meet all financial obligations
while in graduate study at The Citadel by completing the
Certification of Finances form prior to enrolling in courses.
7.	 International students may not register before full acceptance
into a degree program and clearance from the International
Student Director.
Evening Undergraduate Students- Please refer to the Evening
Undergraduate Programs Procedure section.

Admission Test
For any Graduate programs that require submission of an official
admissions test score, the test must be current within five years of
the application. See the appropriate program for the type of test(s)
required.
Applicants for some graduate programs in The Citadel Graduate
College who possess a master’s degree or doctorate degree from a
regionally accredited institution may request permission to waive
the requirement to supply an admissions test score. An applicant
must request the waiver in writing from the academic program
director and acceptance of a waiver must be communicated to The
Citadel Graduate College.

Advisement and the Planned Program
Upon acceptance into a degree program, a student is assigned an
advisor in the area of academic concentration. It is the student’s
responsibility to confer with this advisor at an early date and
at periodic intervals to assure appropriate course selection and
awareness of degree requirements. Degree candidates in some
programs must file an official program of study. This program of

Audit Policy
A student may elect to audit a course for no credit. Permission
to audit must be obtained from the school/department offering
the course and a form must be submitted. Students must possess
an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or
university to audit a graduate level course. Students cannot switch
from credit to audit status, or vice versa, after two class meetings.
Auditors are admitted to class on a “space available” basis. The
audit fee is the same as the regular credit hour fee. Students must
be registered in the class they wish to audit.

Catalog of Record
The catalog bearing the number of the academic year in which
the student enters The Citadel will be their catalog of record for
academic program requirements.

Class Attendance
Regular attendance is required of all CGC students, and the
attendance record maintained by the instructor is official. In case
of absences due to illness or other circumstances beyond their
control, students should notify the instructor as soon as possible. A
student who misses more than 20% of the scheduled meetings may
be awarded a grade of “F” for excessive absences.

Comprehensive Examinations
The Citadel graduate programs vary in their exit requirements.
While all degree programs require at least a 3.0 cumulative GPR
(3.25 for Ed.S.) for graduation, some have an exit examination or
exit project requirement. It is the student’s responsibility to be
aware of these standards.

Confidentiality of Student Records
The Citadel maintains and discloses information from student
records in accordance with the provisions of the “Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act of 1974” (FERPA), as amended. This law
requires that educational institutions maintain the confidentiality
of student educational records. The Citadel accords its students
all rights under the law. FERPA coverage applies to all educational
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�records that contain a student’s name, social security number, or
other personally identifiable information, in whatever medium, to
include electronic form. No one outside of The Citadel shall have
access to nor will the institution disclose any information from a
student’s educational records without the written consent of the
student except in compliance with the provisions of Federal and
State law.
Educational records may be disclosed to personnel within the
institution who have a legitimate educational interest, to parents of
students who are dependents as defined by IRS standards, to persons
or organizations providing students financial aid, to accrediting
agencies carrying out their accreditation function, to persons in
compliance with a judicial order, or in an emergency, to persons in
order to protect the health or safety of the student or others.
Within The Citadel community, only those members, individually
or collectively, acting in the student’s educational interests are
allowed access to student educational records. These members
include the Board of Visitors, Faculty, and personnel in the Offices
of the President, Provost and Dean of the College, Associate
Provost, Dean of The Citadel Graduate College, Registrar, and Vice
President for Finance and Business Affairs.
Directory information about a student may be disclosed at the
discretion of The Citadel without the consent of the student
unless the student has notified the Registrar within two weeks of
the beginning of the academic year (fall semester) that the student
refuses to allow the disclosure of such information. Any student
desiring to keep directory information confidential must give notice
at the beginning of each academic year and the notice is valid only
for that year. Any student desiring to keep directory information
confidential must file notice each year.

Course Cancellation
It occasionally becomes necessary to cancel a course. The
Citadel reserves the right to cancel any course for which there is
insufficient enrollment. This cancellation may be done without
notice. Students affected by a course cancellation will receive due
consideration and notification by the department offering the
course. If no other satisfactory arrangements can be made, the
student will receive a complete refund of all fees paid.

Course Load
The minimum semester hour load for students wishing to be
classified as full-time graduate students is 9 semester hours. The
semester hour load for students wishing to be classified as parttime graduate students is 4.5 semester hours. Students holding
Citadel graduate assistantships will be considered as full time if
they are taking at least 6 semester hours. If a student is enrolled in
Maymester and two summer sessions, a maximum of five courses
(15 credit hours, but 17 credit hours including lab courses) may
be taken. The maximum load allowed in Maymester is one course;
the maximum load allowed in each summer session is two courses,
regardless of how many terms are offered or whether the course is
fact-to-face or online.

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Maymester and Summer School
The Citadel’s Maymester and Summer School is a component
of CGC which has the responsibility for the coordination and
administration of all aspects of The Citadel’s graduate and
undergraduate summer school programs. The operation of
Maymester and Summer School is the responsibility of the Dean
of CGC and is administered under the guidelines established in
coordination with the Provost. The operation encompasses all
aspects of college administration.
All Maymester and Summer School students are ultimately the
academic and administrative responsibility of the Provost. CGC
students remain under their academic deans, while non-degree
and transient students are the responsibility of the CGC Dean.
Students residing in the barracks, regardless of academic status are
the disciplinary responsibility of the commandant, all other noncadet students remain as stated above.
Admissions—Undergraduate transient admission to Maymester
and Summer School does not constitute admission to the regular
academic session of The Citadel.

Transient Students
Undergraduate transient students seeking initial admission to
Maymester and Summer School at The Citadel must complete an
application and pay the application fee. High school or college
transcripts are not required for enrollment in Maymester or
Summer School. Rising high school seniors may be admitted on
the basis of written recommendations from their high school
guidance counselor or principal and may enroll in a maximum of
two freshman level courses.
Citadel undergraduate day students applying, having applied, or
having been accepted past or present should contact the Registrar’s
Office for admission and registration information and assistance.
When cadets enroll in summer courses or graduate courses, they
are required to adhere to the rules and policies outlined in the
cadet undergraduate catalog regarding behavior, class performance,
and academic standards.
Undergraduate students seeking admission into evening
undergraduate programs should refer to requirements outlined in
each academic section of this catalog.
Graduate students enrolled in Maymester and Summer School
must go through the admissions procedure outlined in the CGC
catalog. Admission to the program and enrollment in courses are
governed by the policies outlined for the program to which the
student applies. Students enrolled in graduate courses are classified
as “Graduate Students.”
	
Registration—Registration for all students, graduate and
undergraduate, enrolled in Maymester or Summer School at The
Citadel may be conducted in one of two ways:
1.	 Students register via Lessesne Gateway
2.	 Students may email a registration form.

�Parking—Ample lighted and secure parking is available on campus
for all Maymester and Summer School students. All automobiles
parked within The Citadel gates are required to have a parking tag.
The tags are obtained in person in the Public Safety Office after
paying the fee in the Treasurer’s Office or by paying the fees in the
public safety office. The fee for the parking tag is published in the
“Schedule of Classes for Summer School” online at www.citadel.
edu. The parking fee covers all sessions of Maymester and Summer
School. Very limited parking is available for motorcycles on a firstcome, first-served basis just outside the Hagood gate at the end
of Huger Street. All motorcycles must have a Citadel parking tag.
Two and three wheeled motorized vehicles may not be operated on
campus.
Housing—Housing in barracks is available to any student enrolled
in classes at The Citadel during Maymester or Summer School.
However, it is not mandatory for any student to live on campus
during Maymester and Summer School. The online “Schedule of
Summer Classes” provides information on the cost of living in
barracks housing.
Dining—Coward Hall (The Citadel Dining Hall)—The price of
meals for students living in the barracks is included in room and
board fees. All other students, graduate or undergraduate, may
obtain noon meal tickets for the established fee indicated in the
online “Summer Schedule of Classes.” Meal tickets for three meals
a day (breakfast and lunch only on Fridays, no meals on Saturdays
or Sunday) are also available to all interested students not living in
the barracks. Individual meal tickets will not be sold. All students
may purchase snacks and light meals in the food court in Mark
Clark Hall.
Student Identification Cards—Maymester and Summer School
students attending on-campus courses may obtain a Citadel
identification card. The identification cards are obtained in
Bond 244. This card is necessary for using The Citadel and area
consortium libraries.
Recreation—Campus recreational facilities are available to
students enrolled in classes upon payment of the activity fee in
the Treasurer’s Office. These facilities include the Deas Hall
weight room, racquetball courts, swimming pool, gymnasium,
tennis courts, track, boating center, and The Citadel Beach House
located on the Isle of Palms. Students must show The Citadel
identification card to use these facilities.

Course Substitution
Course substitutions in degree programs can only be authorized
by the approval of the Head of the Department, Dean of the
School, and Dean of the CGC. Forms to initiate this procedure are
available in the CGC office or online.

Degree and Certification Requirements

requirements are determined by external agencies over which The
Citadel has no control. It is the student’s responsibility to meet
these requirements, which are subject to legislative change. Advisors
will assist students in staying current with these requirements and
adjusting programs of study to reflect any change.

Earning a Second Master’s Degree
The College permits a student to earn a second Citadel master’s
degree in a different program as long as the two programs share no
more than twelve credit hours in common course requirements.
Ordinarily, a minimum of 33 hours of new credits must be
included in the planned program for the second degree. However,
students who enter a second master’s degree program at The
Citadel after also earning a certificate will not necessarily be
subject to this 33-hour minimum; such cases will be evaluated on
an individual basis, with the number of hours ultimately accepted
subject to the approval of the CGC Dean.

English Fluency Policy
In accordance with the laws of South Carolina, The Citadel ensures the English fluency of its teaching faculty. Should a student
challenge the English fluency of a member of the faculty, standard
procedures for student academic grievances will be followed. If a
review committee is called for, the native language of one of the
faculty members will not be English.

General Conduct Policy for Students
Responsibility for professional conduct rests with students as adult
individuals and as members of The Citadel community. CGC students are expected to conduct themselves as responsible adults. All
members of the campus community are expected to use reasonable
judgement in all aspects of campus life and activity and to show
due concern for the welfare and rights of others. Students are
expected to adhere to all federal, state, and local laws.
The Citadel protects freedom of action and speech, so long as the
exercise of this freedom is not of an inflammatory or demeaning
nature and does not interfere with the operation of the College.
The Citadel’s Conduct Policy prohibits the possession of drugs,
destruction of property, making false statements of emergency situations, physical or verbal abuse, or harassment of any sort.
Students who violate the rules and regulations of The Citadel are
subject to expulsion or lesser sanctions. These rules and regulations are published in “Regulations for Non-Cadet Students for
Fall and Spring Semester And All Students, Including Cadets, for
Maymester or Summer School.” The Provost or his designee is responsible for administering the disciplinary conduct code for CGC
students unless they reside in the barracks during Maymester and
Summer School, in which case the commandant is responsible
for discipline.

Specific requirements are detailed in the appropriate sections of the
catalog. The general requirements include completing all specific
program requirements and coursework while maintaining at least
a “B” (3.0) GPA. Students should check the specific requirements
of the program in which they are enrolled. State certification
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�Grades
Only letter grades are given to evaluate a student’s progress.
No numerical symbol or percentage is fixed or assigned to the
equivalent of any grade.
A: A grade of “A” represents work of a high quality. Four
quality points are awarded for each credit hour.
B+: A grade of “B+” represents above average quality work.
Three and one half quality points are awarded for each
	
credit hour.
B: A grade of “B” indicates average graduate work.
Three quality points are awarded for each credit hour.
C+: A grade of “C+” indicates below average graduate work
	
and is an unsatisfactory grade. Two and one half quality
	
points are awarded for each credit hour.
C: A grade of “C” is unsatisfactory. Two quality points are
awarded for each credit hour.
P: A grade of “P” indicates work of acceptable, graduate	
level quality. While it signifies work of “A” or “B” level, it
	
carries no quality points and is awarded only for
	
designated courses such as workshops, internships, etc.
F: A grade of “F” indicates that the minimum requirements
have not been met. No quality points are awarded.
I: A grade of “I” represents work of satisfactory quality
incomplete for authorized reasons. *see setion below
W: 	 A grade of “W” represents withdrawal from a course prior
	
to the scheduled withdrawal deadline. No quality points
	
are associated with the “W”, and there is no academic
	
penalty for the student.

Grade of “I”
Incomplete “I” grades must be made up during the term
following the recording of the grade. A grade of “I” received in
the fall term must be made up by the end of the following
spring term. A grade of “I” received in either the spring or
summer term must be made up by the end of the following
fall term. An extension of time not to exceed one additional
term may be authorized for extenuating circumstances by the
appropriate dean. Grades not made up within the authorized
time limit will convert to a grade of “F,” and such courses will
be included in calculating the GPR.

Cumulative Grade-Point Ratio
In addition to completing all specific program requirements,
in order to remain in good academic standing, The Citadel
Graduate College requires students to maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Failure to maintain this GPA results in dismissal from that
program. Should a student be enrolled in multiple programs
or certificates, a cumulative GPA is not sufficiently accurate
in determining a student’s academic standing in any given
program. In such cases, the standard used to determine their
eligibility is the student’s GPA in that particular program, not
their cumulative GPA.

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Graduation
The Citadel Graduate College is committed to making the graduation/commencement experience a special one for its students. The
following policy outlines the procedures for applying to graduate
and participation in the annual CGC commencement ceremony. It
is each student’s responsibility to apply to graduate.
There are three graduation dates each calendar year. There is a
May graduation date at the end of the Spring period of instruction,
an August graduation date at the end of the Summer period of
instruction, and a December graduation date at the end of the Fall
semester period of instruction. There is one commencement ceremony each calendar year, in May, following the Spring semester.

Graduation Application Deadlines
Fall-- November 1st
Spring-- February 1st
Summer-- June 1st

Graduation
1.	 Applications for graduation are available in the Office of the
Registrar and online. Failure to apply by the deadline incurs a
late fee, may delay receipt of the diploma, and may prevent the
student from participating in the commencement ceremony.
2.	 The graduation date is the term in which the student completes all requirements. An incomplete grade is a delay in the
completion of a requirement, and the posting of the final
grade determines the completion of that requirement.
3.	 Do not select a graduation date until you plan to meet all
requirements by that date as applications are processed and
diplomas are ordered based on your graduation application.
If the graduation date submitted is not met, a new application
will be required along with applicable fee and the diploma will
need to be reordered.
4.	 To be recommended for a degree, students must meet all admission requirements and satisfactorily complete the program
requirements for the degree. Students must be free from all
financial indebtedness to The Citadel.
5.	 Students may apply for graduation and participation in
commencement during the academic year in which they are
completing their degree requirements.
6.	 In those cases where students elect to complete all coursework
prior to participating in the commencement ceremony, the
student may apply to graduate and participate in the next
year’s commencement ceremony.

Participation in CGC Commencement Ceremony
1.	 Students must indicate on their application for graduation
they intend to participate in commencement ceremonies. If a
student does not confirm intent they will not be permitted to
participate in the ceremony.
2.	 Evening Undergraduate students must have a 2.0 GPA at the
time of graduation application to participate in the commencement ceremony. Graduate students must have a 3.0
GPA at the time of graduation application to participate in
the commencement ceremony.
3.	 Students must properly wear official regalia for the commencement ceremony.

�4.	 Students who complete all coursework and degree requirements during the summer session following that years’
commencement exercises may participate in that ceremony or
can decide to participate in the commencement ceremony the
following year.
5.	 In some cases students have completed their program requirements but are unable to participate in the commencement
ceremony during the year they intended to graduate (e.g.
military deployment, career relocation, or illness). In such
cases, students may apply to graduate and participate in the
next year’s commencement ceremony. Students exceeding this
one year of eligibility will not be allowed to participate in the
CGC commencement ceremony.
6.	 For those students who have earned a second master’s degree
within the same academic year, the student will select which
program of study they will process with, but will be recognized
for both programs of study.
7.	 Parents who are either graduates of the Corps of Cadets, the
Veteran Day Program, or The Citadel Graduate College may
present diplomas to their sons or daughters at the CGC commencement ceremony. The graduate must provide the CGC
with their full name, relationship, and graduation year before
the stated deadline and for approval.

Intellectual Property
Ownership of intellectual property will reside with the originator,
whether a member of the faculty, staff, or a student, unless: (a) the
property is created at the specific direction of the College; or (b)
the originator has made exceptional use of College resources in
creating it.
At the time when the work is directed by the College or at the
time when the College makes exceptional resources available to the
originator of intellectual property, the Provost and the originator
will together determine ownership and will negotiate a written
agreement concerning that property. These determinations will be
made on a case-by-case basis.

Intellectual Property Policy Preamble
The Citadel has among its primary purposes teaching, research,
and the expansion and dissemination of knowledge. Products of
these endeavors include the development and use of intellectual
property. It is the policy of the College that its faculty, staff,
and students carry out their scholarly work in an open and free
atmosphere that encourages publication and creation of such
works without constraint but consistent with applicable laws and
College policy. This policy will be in accord with the guidelines
and criteria published in The American Association of University
Professors’ “Statement of Copyright” (Policy Documents and Reports.
Ninth Edition, 2001, or subsequent editions).

Nondiscrimination Policy
The Citadel is committed to providing equal opportunities to
men and women students in all campus programs, including
intercollegiate athletics, in order to make The Citadel the best
coeducational college in America.

This commitment requires that no discrimination shall occur in
our admissions policies, academic programs or services, as well
as employment practices on the basis of sex, race, color, religion
or national origin. This policy is in accordance with Title IX
of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 as amended. Inquiries concerning the application of
Title IX and other nondiscrimination laws may be referred to The
Citadel’s Affirmative Action Officer and Title IX Coordinator,
Bond Hall, Room 369, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, South
Carolina, 29409, 843-953-6989, or the Assistant Secretary of
Education, Civil Rights Division, US Department of Education,
Washington, DC 20201-2516.

Pass-Fail Courses
For certain courses, such as internships, practica, workshops,
professional development courses, etc., a grade of pass or fail may
be appropriate. Students taking courses of this nature need to
discuss such arrangements with their advisor. Quality points will
not be awarded for pass or fail work, and performance that is barely
adequate (C+ or below) will not receive credit.

Readmission Policy
The readmission policy for The Citadel Graduate College students
(graduate and evening undergraduate) requires a waiting period of
two semesters, not including summer sessions, if they have been
dismissed for academic reasons. In exceptional and extraordinary
circumstances, a student can petition their academic school dean,
subsequent appeals are sent to the Associate Provost and Dean of
the Graduate College for readmission, but the granting of such
appeals would be considered unusual and rare.

Registration
Registration is not completed until all fees are paid. Students may
not attend class until they are fully registered. Knowingly attending
class without paying is an integrity violation and will result in dismissal from the college. Any changes in registration must be made
prior to the end of the terms’ Add/Drop period. All fees are due by
published calendar dates.

Repeating a Course
Courses may be repeated only under the following circumstances:
1.	 No courses may be repeated once a grade of “B” or higher has
been earned.
2.	 If a class in which a “C+” or “C” was earned is repeated, it
may be repeated only one time.
3.	 If a course is repeated, the last grade of record is used to
determine whether course requirements for graduation have
been met.
4.	 The hours may be used only once toward graduation.
5.	 All courses, previously passed or repeated, will be figured in
the student’s GPR. No grade previously recorded is removed
from the transcript.

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�Satisfactory Progress
and Length of Academic Program
Unless otherwise stated, students are expected to complete all
degree requirements within a six (6) year period from the time
of registration for the first graduate course in that program.
Students enrolled in the Ed.S. in School Psychology program
have seven (7) years to complete the degree. Students enrolled
in the M.A. in Psychology: Clinical Counseling degree program
have a five (5) year limit. Requests for a waiver must be initiated
by the student in writing to the appropriate Department Head,
who is responsible for making the final decision and for notifying
the student. Department Heads will forward recommendations
through their appropriate Dean who sends it to the CGC office.
This recommendation will be subject to the final approval of the
CGC Dean. Waivers must be on file in the CGC office prior to
application for graduation. It is the student’s responsibility to
ensure the waiver is provided to the CGC office.
If a waiver is granted, a probationary extension for one year
is authorized. At the completion of that year, an additional
extension may be authorized (if necessary) contingent upon the
student having made adequate progress. “Adequate Progress” is
defined as completing graduate work in two of the three semesters
(summer session counting as a semester) of the year of probation.
An average grade of “B” (3.0) for that year is also required. At all
levels, the department or school will be responsible for oversight of
student progress and initiation of action related to unsatisfactory
progress. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of courses
that will not meet graduation time lines for satisfactory progress.
Advisors should assist students with this calculation.

Student Academic Grievances
The academic grievance process of the college is reserved for
the most serious alleged offenses. These matters deal not with
differences of opinion, but with violations of due process; denial
of individual rights; or unequal treatment/discrimination based
on sex, race, color, or national origin. Students who feel that
they have an academic grievance are directed first to confer with
the instructor or other individual(s) involved. Where this does
not result in satisfaction or if this step is not feasible, the student
should present the grievance in writing to the lowest appropriate
level not involved in the grievance, department head or Dean.
If the student does not receive a response within a reasonable
period of time, normally considered two weeks, a copy of the
written grievance may be provided to the next higher academic
level not previously involved in the grievance, i.e. the department
head or the school Dean, with a request for assistance in resolving
the grievance. A final appeal for satisfaction may be made to the
Provost. The purpose of this process is to permit each level of the
academic level of authority to have the opportunity to resolve the
grievance satisfactorily. The Dean of The CGC does not rule on
academic matters. However, students are encouraged to provide a
courtesy copy of grievances and appeals to the Dean of The CGC
for record. The CGC will monitor time lines and processes for
compliance with procedure and will inform the appropriate level of
the academic authority if procedure is not followed.

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Student Appeal of Grade
A student who wishes to appeal the final grade assigned in a
course must first confer with the instructor of the course in which
the grade was received. If this does not result in satisfaction, the
student should contact the appropriate department head or Dean
who will review the matter. The faculty member and the student
are both obligated to provide requested relevant information to
the department head or Dean. The department head or Dean will
present his/her findings to the student within ten working days of
being contacted.
If this does not result in satisfaction, the student should contact
the Provost. If deemed appropriate, the Provost will appoint a
hearing board of three faculty members, with one designated as
chair, and a student in good standing of the same student type
as the appellant. This board shall have the authority to request
testimony, hear witnesses, and study records and materials. The
board shall forward its findings and recommendations to the
Provost, who shall decide the case. The decision of the Provost
is final.

Student Responsibility
The College and departments establish certain academic requirements that must be met before a degree is granted. Advisors, department heads, and Deans are available to help the student understand and arrange to meet these requirements, but the student is
responsible for fulfilling them. If, at the end of a student’s course
of study, the requirements for graduation have not been satisfied,
the degree will not be granted. For this reason, it is important for
each student to be acquainted with all academic, financial, and
administrative requirements within the prescribed deadlines and
time limits.

Theses
Thesis committee appointments will be made at the discretion of
the thesis advisor and/or program director and/or department
head. Guidelines for formatting and submitting theses will be
determined by individual programs. Thesis students should
consult the program handbook and/or the program director for
specific guidance on such matters. The program or department is
responsible for providing the student with specific directions about
producing a copy of the thesis for The Citadel library.

Transcript
A transcript is a confidential document and is released only
when students make a request online at www.citadel.edu/root/
registrar-transcripts. The transcript fee is based on the method of
delivery. Official copies are not released to students but are sent to
requested destinations.
Transcripts sent from other colleges to The Citadel become the
property of The Citadel and cannot be issued to the student as a
third party.

�Transfer Credit
No more than 12 hours, may be transferred from other regionally
accredited colleges or universities (e.g. Southern Association of
Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, etc.).
Exceptions may be granted by The CGC Dean. Only graduate
credit hours in which grades of “B” or higher have been earned are
transferable. Some programs allow fewer hours of transfer credit.
Students should check the requirements for specific programs for
the maximum number of credit hours that may be transferred into
his or her program at The Citadel.
To be transferred, credit hours must have been earned within
six years of the date of admission to The Citadel. Students
who desire to take a course at another institution for transfer
while enrolled in CGC must obtain prior approval from their
department head. Acceptance of transfer credits within the
aforegoing rules is the prerogative of the academic department or
school.
Ordinarily, course work accepted for transfer must parallel course
work available at The Citadel. However, where the head of the
major department or Dean of the school feels that graduate course
work not equivalent to courses at The Citadel will enhance the
program, up to six semester hours of such credit may be acceptable.
These will be part of the maximum allowable transfer hours for
that program.

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�Specific Policies and
Procedures for Evening
Undergraduate Programs
All other CGC policies and procedures apply.
The Citadel Evening Undergraduate Studies (EUGS) program serves
the distinctive needs of adult and non-traditional students who
are attempting to complete a four-year degree and/or further their
professional development.
The EUGS program offers five undergraduate degrees: Bachelor
of Arts in Criminal Justice; Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration; Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering; Bachelor
of Science in Electrical Engineering; and Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering.
In each of the undergraduate degree programs, a minimum of 36 of
the total required credit hours must be taken at The Citadel. Credits
gained through AP, CLEP, or any other “testing out” process may not
be counted among those 36 credit hours. Acceptability of transfer
credits is governed by the policy described under the Transfer Credits
section below.
Fall, spring, and summer course schedules are available online.
Information on programs, classes, and fees can also be obtained from
the CGC office, EUGS office, or online. Information on financial
aid is available online through the Office of Financial Aid
and Scholarships or by phone at (843) 953-5187.

2 plus 2 Program/Degree Completion
Students who wish to earn a degree from The Citadel Evening
Undergraduate Studies (EUGS) program begin their coursework
at another institution and complete their degree at The Citadel.
Prerequisite courses (typically freshman and sophomore level
courses) are taken at regionally accredited colleges and universities
and transferred to The Citadel. The EUGS program at The Citadel
offers the upper-level (junior and senior level) courses which enables
students to complete the program and receive a baccalaureate degree
from The Citadel.
A unique feature of the Business Administration or Criminal Justice
programs is that students can take classes at The Citadel while
completing their Associate’s degree. However, all students must have
at least 24 hours of college credit transferred to The Citadel prior to
taking any courses at The Citadel.
		
The Citadel has partnered with eleven technical colleges in South
Carolina. These partnerships, permit students to earn an Associate’s
degree at a technical college and then transfer to The Citadel
Evening Undergraduate Studies (EUGS) program for the final two
years. All partner schools offer the prerequisites required for the
upper-level classes offered at The Citadel.

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Our partner colleges are as follows:
•	 Aiken Technical College
•	 Florence-Darlington Technical College
•	 Horry-Georgetown Technical College
•	 Midlands Technical College
•	 Northeastern Technical College
•	 Orangeburg- Calhoun Technical College
•	 Piedmont Technical College
•	 Spartanburg Community College
•	 Spartanburg Methodist College
•	 Technical College of the Lowcountry
•	 Trident Technical College

Transfer Program
Courses may also be transferred from regionally accredited colleges
and universities other than those listed here (e.g. Southern
Association of Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools, etc.). The basic course requirements remain the same. The
junior and senior years are completed at The Citadel.
	

Academic Criteria for Continuance
In order to be eligible to continue at The Citadel, a student must
meet minimum standards regarding hours earned at The Citadel
or properly transferred from another accredited institution, and
an acceptable cumulative grade-point ratio must be maintained.
Full-time students, those taking at least 12 credit hours each
semester, must earn at least 24 semester hours each two-semester
period. Part-time students must have passed at least 50 percent of
the coursework attempted in the two previous semesters and the
included summer sessions. If a previously passed course is repeated,
the hours may be used only once toward meeting requirements for
hours passed.
The student must also meet the grade-point ratio (GPR)
requirement for the appropriate category of credit hours of record
as listed in the table below. In determining the category for credit
hours of record, hours transferred into The Citadel from other
institutions are included as credit hours of record.
The column “Quality Hours Plus Transfer Hours” includes:
1) 	 ll credit attempted for which a grade of “A,” “B,” “C,”
a
	 “D,” or “F” was received at The Citadel,
2) 	 ourse work transferred from other colleges, and
c
3) 	 ourses taken on a Pass-Fail basis.
c
Quality Hours
Grade-Point Ratio Grade-Point Ratio
Plus Transfer &amp;
for Continuance	
for Continuance
Pass/Fail Hours
(on probation) 	 (without probation)
0-39			1.100		1.300
40-69			1.400		1.600
70-99			1.700		1.800
100 &amp; above		
1.900		
2.000
This table traces the minimum academic progress students must
make toward attaining the minimum acceptable overall grade-point
ratio of 2.000 as they approach the total number of hours required
in the course of study of their selected major. For the purpose of
determining academic probation, criteria for continuance, dean’s
list, graduation, and other academic matters, grade-point ratios will
not be rounded.

�Admission Policy
The CGC permits participation by evening undergraduate students
in non-degree status as well as those who are pursuing an undergraduate
degree. Students must have completed 24 credit hours and maintained a
minimum 2.0 GPA to be considered for admission. Every applicant for a
bachelors degree must submit to the CGC Office:
1.	
2.	
	
3.	
4.	
	

Complete the evening undergraduate application.
Official transcripts send directly from all regionally accredited	
colleges attended.
An official TOEFL score if English is not the native language.
Additional documentation may be requested for verification	
of U.S. citizenship.

catalog of record for matters of academic policy and graduation
requirements.

Evening Undergraduate Studies Orientation
All EUGS students must complete EUGS 101 in their first
semester at The Citadel. This one credit hour online introductory
course provides an overview of services offered by The Citadel as
well as an overview of The Citadel’s three core values of honor,
duty, and respect.
All students are also encouraged to visit the Orientation webpage
to become familiar with all the services available to them. The
webpage is www.citadel.edu/root/graduatecollege-current-students/
orientation.

Non-Degree Seeking Students
Non-degree seeking undergraduate students are those who do not
intend to become degree seeking students. While these students
are allowed to take undergraduate courses at The Citadel under
the following conditions, they cannot use these courses as a way of
circumventing standard CGC admissions policy through the EUGS
program.
1.	 Students who provide documentation of having graduated
from an accredited high school or having completed the
General Education Development (GED) examination may
register for up to 15 credit hours of course work for personal or
professional development only
2.	 Persons age 60 or above and not employed full-time may enroll
tuition-free in courses in the CGC on a space-available basis. All
other fees must be paid.
3.	 High school seniors may be permitted to register for a
maximum of two courses and the associated labs in the CGC
under specialized programs, such as the Citadel’s Teacher Cadet
program on the basis of written recommendation from their
high school guidance counselor or principal.
4.	 Undergraduate transient students who wish to enroll in course
work for transfer to another institution may be asked to present
evidence that they are in good academic standing at their home
institution and have met any course prerequisites.
5.	 Students who are in cadet status and are enrolled in the Corps
of Cadets for a fall or spring semester are not eligible to enroll
in CGC courses. A cadet who has been expelled from The
Citadel is not eligible to attend any class at The Citadel—day,
evening, or summer. A cadet who has been suspended or
dismissed is not eligible to attend any class at The Citadel—day,
evening, or summer—until accepted for readmission to the
College.

Catalog of Record
The catalog bearing the number of the academic year in which
undergraduate students enter The Citadel will be their catalog of
record for matters of academic policy.
When a student is readmitted after an absence of at least three
academic semesters (summer sessions will not be considered as
semesters for this purpose), the catalog bearing the number of
the academic year in which the student is readmitted will be the

College Level Examination Program
Through College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) Subject
Examinations, undergraduate students are permitted to earn
college course credits for knowledge they have gained in certain
subject areas prior to beginning their college experience.
1.	 CLEP credits may be earned under the following conditions:
2.	 Not all CLEP examinations are accepted by The Citadel.
Therefore, the student must obtain prior approval through the
Office of the Registrar.
3.	 The score earned must meet or exceed the current minimum
score recommended by CLEP for that subject area exam.
4.	 The amount of credit will be determined by the scope of the
material measured.
5.	 Because of the laboratory experience is such an integral part
of the Core Curriculum Science Requirement, credit for only
the lecture portion of a science course may be earned through
CLEP. The lab portions must be earned through a laboratory
course.
6.	 Completing any portion of a requirement through CLEP
must be approved by the head of the Department of Modern
Languages.
A complete listing of courses for which credit may be awarded
through CLEP is available in the Office of the Registrar.

Combining Courses
1.	 Courses may be combined to meet a maximum of one general
elective credit requirement under the following circumstances:
2.	 The courses to be combined must all be offered by the same
department and must be related in some way.
3.	 The department head or Dean for the program in which the
student is majoring must provide a recommendation and
rationale for combining courses.
4.	 The Dean responsible for the academic program in which
the student is majoring must grant final approval for the
combining of courses.

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�Course Overload Policy
The maximum course load (credit hours) which will be approved
for either fall or spring semester is normally 22. Overloads (18-22
credit hours) requests may made in writing to the Associate Provost
and Dean of the Graduate College.

Definitions
Elective refers to a course that is required for graduation and may
be any three-credit course offered by the College.
Approved Elective refers to a course that must be selected from a
list of courses provided by the individual school or department.
Non-Departmental Elective refers to a course that is required for
graduation and must be taken outside the major department.
Students are encouraged to study areas outside the major to ensure
as broad an education as is practical.
Students are reminded that it is expected that all coursework in
the first two years of these programs be taken at other regionally
accredited institutions and transferred to The Citadel. Courses at
the 100- or 200-level will rarely be offered through CGC in a fall or
spring semester. Some courses may be available in Maymester or
Summer School at The Citadel.

Grades
Only letter grades are given to evaluate an undergraduate student’s
progress. The following definitions of letter grades are applicable:
a.  ”A” represents superior attainment on the part of the student.
b. “B” represents work that is clearly above the average, but not
superior.
c. “C” represents average attainment on the basic standards set for the
course.
d.  ”D” represents minimum attainment of the basic standards.
e.  “F” represents failure.
f. “W” represents withdrawal from a course prior to the official
deadline which is indicated in the college calendar and is no earlier
than the Wednesday following the midterm grading period. Beyond
that point, students will receive the grade of “F” should they fail to
complete the course or complete it unsuccessfully. Under extenuating
circumstances, the grade of “W” may be awarded after the established
deadline to withdraw from a course. Such an action is taken only upon
the recommendation of the instructor and requires the concurrence of
the Dean responsible for the student’s academic program. Supporting
evidence is the responsibility of the student and must be submitted in
writing to the responsible Dean.
g. The notation of “I” (for Incomplete) is used in instances when course
requirements have been very nearly met but for authorized reasons
(illness, injury, family emergency, etc.) cannot be completed during
the current semester. To be eligible for the grade of “I,” students’
work must be satisfactory at the time they are forced to terminate
participation in the course. Unsatisfactory work will result in a failing
grade. The grade of “I” must be cleared during the next semester
in residence or within one year, whichever comes first, or the “I”
becomes an “F.” The summer session will not be considered a semester
in this case. Students may not officially enroll in a course in which
they currently have an “I.” An extension of time due to extenuating
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circumstances may be authorized by the Dean responsible for academic
program upon the recommendation of the instructor. The removal of
the incomplete is the responsibility of the student.
Should a student fail to complete a semester or summer session for any
reason, the grade in each course in which the student is then enrolled
shall be determined by the individual faculty member.
No numerical symbol, bracket, or percentage is assigned the equivalent
of any grade. Arbitrary distribution of grades according to some
formula or curve is not permitted. However, by means of departmental
supervision and consultation between instructors, every effort is made
to obtain consistent standards within the department.
Students are expected to use proper grammar in all their course work,
whether written or oral. Proper usage is expected at the college level
and is required by all professors.
Any change of grade deemed necessary by the faculty member
concerned must be based on instructor error and made within one
month after the beginning of the next semester in attendance following
the recording of the grade. In no case will a grade be changed after one
month into the second semester after it was awarded. The summer
session will not be considered a semester in this case. After grades in
a course have been submitted to the Registrar’s Office, every request
for a change of grade must be approved by the department head and
the Dean responsible for the academic program. Grade reports are
available at the end of each semester and summer session.

	

Grade-Point Ratio Computation	
		
	

	

In computing the undergraduate grade-point ratio, grades are
weighted as follows:
	
Grade            Quality-Points Per Semester Hour
	A	
4
	B	
3
	C	
2
	D	
1
	 F, I, W	
0			
The grade-point ratio for any semester is determined by dividing the
total number of quality points earned by the total number of hours
for which the following grades were received: A, B, C, D, or F.
The cumulative grade-point ratio on which graduation, academic
probation, and academic discharge are based is determined by
dividing the number of quality points earned at The Citadel by the
number of quality hours attempted at The Citadel. The number of
quality hours for this purpose includes all credit hours attempted
at The Citadel for which the following grades were received:
A, B, C, D or F. The number of quality points earned includes
all quality points associated with quality hours earned at The
Citadel. The Citadel does not award plus and minus grades for the
undergraduate programs.

�Taking or Repeating Courses to Improve
the GPA
A student may not take or repeat a course which is taught at a
lower level than or serves as a prerequisite for a course which the
student has already completed. Courses may be repeated under the
following conditions:
1.	 No course may be repeated once a grade of “B” or higher
has been earned.
2.	 If a course is repeated, the last grade of record is used to
determine whether course requirements for graduation
have been met.
3.	 If a previously passed course is repeated, the hours may
be used only once toward meeting requirements for total
hours passed.
4.	 When courses are repeated under the conditions
described above, the original course grade will be
replaced by the newer grade when calculating students’
Grade Point Averages (GPA’s), quality hours, and earned
credit hours. Both the old and new grades will appear
on students’ transcripts, but only the newer grade will be
used in calculating GPA’s.
5.	 The maximum number of hours for which Grade
Replacement will be allowed over the course of a
student’s undergraduate career is 16. If a student repeats
more than 16 hours of credit, both the old and the new
grade will be used to calculate the student’s Grade Point
Average (GPA), quality hours, and earned credit hours.
6.	 For the purpose of determining graduation honors (e.g.,
cum laude, etc.), both the old grade and the new grade
will be used in making the GPA calculation to determine
honors eligibility.

Academic Forgiveness
Any undergraduate student who has been seperated from The
Citadel for 48 or more consecutive months is eligible to apply for
Academic Forgiveness.
Upon readmission, a student seeking to apply for Academic
Forgiveness must first complete 24 hours at The Citadel with
a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher on those 24
hours in order to apply for Academic Forgiveness
To apply for Academic Forgiveness, a readmitted student who
has met the minimum GPA requirement on 24 hours must make
a formal written request for an academic “fresh start” and must
meet in person with the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
to discuss that application.
If a student is granted Academic Forgiveness, then all previous
coursework completed at The Citadel will be treated as transfer
credit (i.e., as pass/fail coursework) for the purpose of computing
the student’s cumulative Citadel GPA; in addition, courses
which the student previously passed at The Citadel with a grade
of “D” will continue to be counted in the student’s total earned
hours and will not have to be repeated. All previous grades will
remain on the student’s permanent record, but they will not
be computed in the student’s GPA. The transcript will contain
this notation: “Academic Forgiveness was granted as of (date of

readmission); grades earned at The Citadel prior to this date
are not included in this student’s GPA calculation.” Students
who have been granted Academic Forgiveness will not be eligible
to receive graduation honors (e.g., cum laude, etc.).

Pass-Fail
Evening Undergraduate students with cumulative grade-point
ratios of 2.0 or higher may elect to take elective courses on a PassFail option. Normally, no more than one course may be taken
under this option each semester. A student may take the Pass-Fail
option only on courses which meet elective requirements. Students
may not change their decision to take a course on the Pass-Fail
basis after the first two weeks of the term. Courses completed on
the Pass-Fail option carry graduation credit, but quality points are
not awarded. These courses are not included in grade point ratio
computations.
Instructors report grades as usual, A through F. The Registrar’s
Office translates grades as follows:
•	
•	
•	

The grades of “A” through “C” as “S” (satisfactory, pass-for credit);
The grades of “D” or “F” as “U” (unsatisfactory, fail-no credit).
Students desiring to take a course on the Pass-Fail option should
contact the Registrar’s Office.

Requirements for Graduation
For graduation, an undergraduate student must complete one of
the departmental major courses of study stated in the catalog of
record and must achieve a minimum cumulative grade-point ratio
of 2.0 and a minimum grade point ratio of 2.0 in all coursework in
the major.
		

Transfer Credits
Normally, only courses which are comparable in content and credit
hours to specific courses offered by The Citadel and in which
grades of “C” or better have been earned at a regionally accredited
institution (e.g. Southern Association of Colleges, North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools, etc.) will be considered for
transfer. However, the Dean responsible for the academic program
in which the student is majoring may accept for transfer to meet
General Elective credits courses that are not offered by The Citadel
but which are considered to be worthy of credit as electives and in
which grades of “C” or higher have been earned. The respective
department heads or Deans, as appropriate, have responsibility
for considering all transfer courses that are comparable to courses
offered by The Citadel. Course work taken at another college and
accepted for transfer by The Citadel need not be applicable to a
student’s major. Courses transferred from another college will
not be noted in the student’s grade-point ratio at The Citadel.
Transcripts sent from other colleges to The Citadel become the
property of The Citadel and cannot be issued to the student or a
third party.
To ensure that courses taken away from The Citadel will be
accepted for transfer, students must obtain written, prior approval
through the Office of the Registrar.
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�All transfer credits are provisional. If an academic unit determines
within a reasonable period of time after classes begin that the
student is not prepared to take a course for which the course
transferred is a prerequisite, the allowance of credit is withdrawn,
and the student must take the prerequisite course at The Citadel.

Transfer Students
An undergraduate student may be accepted into evening
undergraduate degree-seeking status in the CGC under one of the
following conditions:
1.	 The Citadel and several South Carolina technical colleges have
articulated agreements that permit students to complete the
first two years of study in engineering, business administration,
or criminal justice. These credits are transferred to The
Citadel where a student can complete the final two years for a
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice or a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Business Administration, Civil Engineering,
Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. A student
needs to submit an application and official transcript from
one of the partnering technical colleges with a minimum
of 24 credit hours in order to be admitted to The Citadel
through The CGC. Details of the 2+2 programs are available
online. These programs are outlined in this catalog under their
respective departments.
2.	 Applicants may be admitted into degree seeking status if they
have transfer credit from other regionally accredited institutions
that meet the requirements of the first two years of the degree
program they wish to pursue. The student must provide official
transcripts from all other colleges attended. Upon completion
of the first 24 semester hours with a grade point ratio of at least
2.0, the student may be admitted to degree-seeking status in the
selected major upon review by the academic department. If this
minimum grade point ratio is not achieved within the first 24
semester hours, admission will be denied and participation in
The CGC will be terminated.
3.	 After acceptance by the program, any non-U.S. citizen 	
must be cleared for registration by the International Student	
Coordinator. An official TOEFL score is required of any
applicant where English is not the native language.

Academic Probation
Undergraduate students are placed on academic probation for
any semester when their cumulative grade-point ratio based
on courses taken at The Citadel fails to meet requirements for
continuance without probation as outlined in the Academic
Criteria for Continuance table. Students will be removed from
academic probation after the semester their cumulative grade-point
ratio meets the requirements of the table. Students on academic
probation are not making satisfactory progress, and restrictions,
such as limiting the number of credit hours in which they may
enroll, may be enforced.

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Cadets and Evening Undergraduate Studies
(EUGS)
In some instances, students may decide to transfer from the South
Carolina Corps of Cadets (SCCC) to the Evening Undergraduate
Studies (EUGS) program. If a cadet is in good academic standing
and is not serving a suspension or dismissal from the SCCC for
disciplinary or honor issues, he or she may simply apply to the
EUGS program through The Citadel Graduate College.
In such cases, a review of the cadet’s transcripts will be made by
the respective academic advisor, who will also explain the differences between the two programs, including a different class ring,
diploma, and participation in the Graduate College commencement ceremony. The Registrar’s Office will amend the degree audit
to reflect the differences in general education and major requirements.
If a cadet has been suspended or dismissed from the SCCC for academic reasons and wishes to apply to an EUGS program of study
after serving the imposed punishment, the student is required to
meet with the Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate College, who will, if appropriate, create an academic improvement
plan that the student agrees to follow as a condition of reinstatement to The Citadel.
If a cadet is suspended or dismissed from the SCCC for nonacademic reasons, admission into an EUGS program of study after
serving the imposed punishment is contingent upon completing the criteria, if any, for reinstatement outlined in his or her
special order. A copy of the special order, along with documented
evidence of completion of the stipulations, should be presented to
the Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate College, who will
determine if all the conditions for reinstatement have been met.
If a cadet has been expelled from the SCCC for any reason, he or
she is not eligible to return to The Citadel in any program.

�Graduate Degree Programs

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�School of Business
Master of
Business Administration

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�Master of Business Administration
School of Business, 843-953-5257
Ms. Kathy M. Jones, MBA Program Director,
kathy.jones@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of the School of Business Administration is to educate
and develop leaders of principle to serve a global community.

Admission Requirements
Applicants will be admitted to the MBA program on the basis of
scholastic achievement and aptitude for graduate study. Other
qualities appropriate to graduate study are also considered. Anyone
holding a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or
university (one recognized by the Council for Higher Education
Accreditation) is eligible for consideration. Prior study in business
is not a requirement for admission.
All material must be received by the CGC office on or before the
following dates to assure consideration into the MBA program.
Semester to begin:	
Fall			
Spring		
Summer		

Admission material due:
July 15th
November 15th
April 15th

1. Completion of the online graduate application along with the 		
	 non-refundable application fee.
2. Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree 		
	 and all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each 	
		regionally accredited college or university. Applicants whose 		
	 degrees are from colleges or universities outside the United 			
	 States are required to have transcripts translated by an academic 		
	 credential evaluation organization recognized by The Citadel 		
		Graduate College.
3. Submission of official Graduate Management Admissions Test		
	 (GMAT) score or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score.
Admission test must have been taken within the last five years.
4. Submission of two signed letters of recommendation. These		
	 may be from a faculty member where undergraduate work was		
		done and/or from an associate in business or military service.		
		Recommendations should be able to evaluate the applicant’s		
	 potential for graduate work in business.
5. Submission of a resume detailing previous work experience.
6.	 All international students applying for the MBA program must		
apply for a student visa. International students may not apply as 		
	 non-degree seeking students.
7. The MBA Director may request an interview with the applicant.
Provisional Admission: Applicants may be admitted provisionally
if their GPA, GMAT score or GRE score does not meet the
minimum admission requirements. Students on provisional status
may take only two courses and receive a B or better in each course
to continue in the MBA program.

Admission Denied: During the admission process, the applicant’s
records will be reviewed and results communicated in writing. If
the applicant is denied admission, an applicant may petition the
MBA Committee through the MBA Director for reconsideration,
citing any extenuating or mitigating circumstances.

Program Requirements
Students who have an undergraduate business degree from a
regionally accredited college or university (e.g. AACSB accredited)
are required to complete 36 hours of graduate study, which include
nine required and three elective courses. A maximum of two
courses (6 hours) may be transferred in from an approved AACSB
MBA program at another institution.
Students who do not hold an undergraduate degree in business
from a regionally accredited college or university, will be required
to complete the pre-requisite courses.
Students are expected to complete all degree requirements within a
six-year period from the time of registration in their first graduate
course at The Citadel.
Course load: Students may take no more than six credit hours per
semester. Students may request in writing to take 9 or more credit
hours; this request must be completed for each term. Requests
must be sent to the MBA Program Director. Students with
provisional status must secure permission from the MBA Program
Director to take more than six credit hours in a semester. Summer
terms are restricted to six credit hours per term, except provisional
students who are limited to three credit hours per summer term.

Program of Study
Students who do not have an undergraduate degree in business are
required to complete the pre-requisite courses. These courses serve
as a a background in business or as refresher courses to business
concepts for those who may hold a business degree.

Pre-Requisite Courses
BADM-601—Foundations of Accounting	
BADM-604—Foundations of Economics	
BADM-605—Foundations of Finance	
BADM-606—Foundations of Quantitative Methods and 	 	
Operations Management	
BADM-607—Foundations of Marketing
BADM-609—Foundations of Management and Organizations
Students from AACSB accredited undergraduate programs will
be allowed to begin MBA classes upon acceptance. This course of
study consists of 27 specific required hours (9 classes) and 9 elective
hours (3 classes) and will lead to the awarding of a general MBA
from The Citadel School of Business Administration.

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�Required Courses
BADM-713	 Communications for Leadership
BADM-716	 Legal and Ethical Environment For Decision Makers
BADM-719	 Information Technology Management
BADM-722	Leadership in Organizations
BADM-728 Accounting for Executives
BADM-731	 Quantitative Methods for Operations Management
BADM-734	Financial Problems
BADM-737	 Strategic Marketing
BADM-740	 Global Business Strategy, 3 credit hours
		
Must be taken within the last six hours of a students’ MBA
		
program of study.

Course Availability: All courses are not available each semester.
Students must ensure they coordinate often with the MBA Program
Director on their course of study to ensure completion of course
work on time and in the required sequence. This is a student
obligation and requirement.
Transfer Credit: A maximum of six credit hours for graduate
courses from a regionally accredited institution (including consortia
and AACSB International-accredited institutions) may be approved
for transfer (except BADM-740), provided: (1) those courses are
determined to be equivalent to one of the advanced or elective
courses at The Citadel, (2) grades of “B” or better were received in
the courses being considered, and (3) credit was earned within the
five years prior to admission into The Citadel MBA program.

Nine Required Courses, 27 credit hours

Elective Courses
(Choose three)
BADM-750—Seminar in Business Administration	
BADM-751—Seminar in Accounting
BADM-752—Seminar in Economics
BADM-753—Seminar in Finance
BADM-754—Seminar in Management
BADM-755—Seminar in Marketing
BADM-756—Financial Modeling
BADM-757—Personal Finance
BADM-762—Negotiation Strategies	
BADM-764—Entrepreneurship	
BADM-766—Human Resource Development	
BADM-768—Human Resource Management	
BADM-772—International Management
BADM-774—International Business
BADM-776—International Marketing	
BADM-778—Investments
BADM-782—Advanced Topics in Information Technology  
BADM-784—Business and Economic Forecasting                   
BADM-786—Contemporary Accounting and Advanced                      	
				
Problems
BADM-788—Consumer Behavior
BADM-790—Production/Operations Strategies for 	
	
	
				
Manufacturing and Service Industries
BADM-792—Financial Markets and Institutions
BADM-795—Independent Study
Three Electives, 9 credit hours
Total Courses: 36 credit hours

Grading: All students are subject to the Academic Standards section
under Policy Information of The Citadel Graduate College catalog.
Requirements for Graduation: The degree of Master of Business
Administration may be conferred upon those students who
successfully complete the 36 hours of graduate coursework as
specified above with a grade-point ratio (GPR) of 3.0 or better on
hours earned at The Citadel. Completion of more than 36 credit
hours of advanced graduate coursework will only be allowed (for
exceptional circumstances) with approval of the MBA Program
Director. Additional hours may not be used to increase GPR to the
3.0 required for graduation.
Business School Website: Find more information on the MBA
program by visiting the school’s website at http://www.citadel.edu/
root/mba-program.
Descriptions of these courses are listed in the last section of this
catalog.

Related Programs
Dual Degree Programs:
PharmD/MBA Program - Students earn a PharmD from MUSC
and an MBA from The Citadel. The PCAT score will be accepted
in lieu of the GMAT for these students. For more information
regarding this program, please visit http://www.sccp.sc.edu/
students/pharmd_mba.aspx.
MD/MBA Program - Students earn an MD from MUSC and
an MBA from The Citadel. For more information regarding this
program, please contact The Citadel’s MBA office by email at
mbadirector@citadel.edu or 843-953-5257.

	
	

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�School of Education
Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education:
•	Biology and
General Sciences
•	English Language Arts
•	Mathematics
•	Social Studies
Master of Arts in Teaching Middle Grades:
•	English Language Arts
•	Mathematics
•	Science
•	Social Studies
Master of Arts in Teaching Grades K-12:
•	Physical Education
Master of Education
•	Counselor Education
Elementary or Secondary
and Student Affairs &amp;
College Counseling
•	Educational Leadership
Elementary or Secondary
School Administration
and Supervision
•	Interdisciplinary STEM
Education
•	Literacy Education
Specialist in Education
•	Educational Leadership
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�SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Graduate Programs
The purpose of the graduate programs of the School of Education
is to serve the people of the Lowcountry, the state of South
Carolina, and the Southeast by providing high quality programs
in the areas of professional education and school counseling.
The School offers programs to prepare school teachers, school
counselors, reading teachers and consultants, and educational
administrators.
The Citadel has been involved in the preparation of teachers
since the creation of the School of Education and Psychology in
1929. In 1954, the School of Education was approved as a separate
department. Master’s degree programs for teachers and Master’s
degree programs for prospective counselors were authorized
in 1968. Master’s degree programs for school administrators
were authorized in 1970. The Educational Specialist degree
in educational administration was approved in 1975 and the
Educational Specialist degree in school psychology was approved
in 1980.
Prior to 1974, the South Carolina State Department of Education
(SCDE) approved The Citadel’s Educator Preparation programs.
In 1974, all professional education programs offered by The
Citadel were initially accredited by the National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Both stateapproved program status and national accreditation have been
continuous since they were initially granted. The most recent
SCDE, Commission on Higher Education (CHE), and NCATE/
CAEP program reviews, conducted in the spring of 2013, resulted
in continuing program accreditation approval. The Council for
Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
(CACREP) granted accreditation in July 2005 to the School
Counseling Programs which offers a Master of Education in
Counselor Education.

Statement of Philosophy
The philosophy of the School of Education at The Citadel is based
on five fundamental propositions. These propositions serve to
orient the mission and conceptual base of the School, guide the
actions and value system of the faculty, shape the curricula of the
various programs, and provide to its faculty their sense of purpose
and meaning for teaching, scholarship, and professional service.
These five propositions are:
1.	 The faculty is committed to promoting education for
all individuals to the fullest extent possible. With the
implementation of appropriate teaching and assessment
strategies, a fundamental guiding belief is that all students,
though having unique learning styles and experiences, are
capable of learning.
2.	 It is the educator’s responsibility, with the aid of appropriate
resources and support, to establish a mutually respectful
environment where effective learning occurs for all students.
3.	 Education is a systematic effort to facilitate the knowledge,
skills, attitudes, and values necessary for the student to
function in a diverse society.
4.	 The faculty is committed to upholding the highest
professional standards in all situations in which they model
these standards to students through their teaching, research,
and service endeavors.
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5.	 The faculty is committed to an open interchange of ideas
wherein the perspectives of all are valued.

The School’s Conceptual Model
The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit prepares principled
educational leaders to be knowledgeable, reflective, and ethical
professionals. Candidates completing our programs are committed
to ensuring that all students succeed in a learner-centered
environment.
Rationale:
•	 Society is in need of principled educational professionals
committed to ensuring all students learn;
•	 All children and young adults require high quality educational
experiences that enable them to compete and prosper in the
global economy; and
•	 Such high quality educational experiences require a
transformed educational system focused on fostering twenty–
first century knowledge and skills in all children and young
adults.
The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit is committed to the
simultaneous transformation of the preparation of educational
leaders and of the places where they work. Specifically, The
Citadel’s Professional Education Unit seeks to develop principled
educational leaders who:
•	 have mastered their subject matter and are skilled in using it
to foster student learning;
•	 know the self who educates (Parker J. Palmer) and integrate
this self knowledge with content knowledge, knowledge of
students, and in the context of becoming professional change
agents committed to using this knowledge and skill to ensure
that all students succeed in a learner-centered environment;
and
•	 exemplify the highest ethical standards by modeling respect
for all human beings and valuing diversity as an essential
component of an effective learner-centered environment.
The Citadel’s Professional Educational Unit is on the march,
transforming itself into a Center of Excellence for the preparation
of principled educational leaders. Through our initial program for
teacher candidates for P-12 schools and our advanced programs for
professional educators in P-20 schools, The Citadel’s Professional
Educational Unit shapes cadets and graduate students into
principled educational leaders capable of and committed to
transforming our schools into learning communities where all
children and youth succeed.
The Citadel’s Professional Educational Unit has identified 15
performance indicators for candidates to demonstrate that they are
principled educational leaders who are knowledgeable, reflective,
and ethical professionals:
Knowledgeable Principled Educational Leaders...
1.	 have mastered the subject matter of their field of professional
study and practice;
2.	 utilize the knowledge gained from developmental and learning
theories to establish and implement an educational program
that is varied, creative, and nurturing;
3.	 model instructional and leadership theories of best practice;
4.	 integrate appropriate technology to enhance learning;
5.	 demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning;

�Reflective Principled Educational Leaders...
1.	 develop and describe their philosophy of education and reflect
upon its impact in the teaching and learning environment;
2.	 develop and manage meaningful educational experiences
that address the needs of all learners with respect for their
individual and cultural experiences;
3.	 construct, foster, and maintain a learner-centered environment
in which all learners contribute and are actively engaged;
4.	 apply their understanding of both context and research to
plan, structure, facilitate, and monitor effective teaching and
learning in the context of continual assessment; and
5.	 reexamine their practice by reflectively and critically asking
questions and seeking answers.
Ethical Principled Educational Leaders...
1.	 demonstrate commitment to a safe, supportive, learning
environment;
2.	 embrace and adhere to appropriate professional codes of
ethics;
3.	 value diversity and exhibit a caring, fair, and respectful
attitude and respect toward all cultures;
4.	 establish rapport with students, families, colleagues, and
communities;
5.	 meet obligations on time, dress professionally, and use
language appropriately.

Provisional Status - Students who score between 380 and 395 on
the MAT or between 283 and 289 on the GRE may apply for provisional status. A student accepted provisionally will have completed
all admission requirements and will have been reviewed by the
respective department. Once admitted the student must complete
6 semester hours and maintain a 3.50 GPA and then will be classified as degree-seeking status (see respective programs for additional
requirements). Students who score 379 or below on the MAT or
282 or below on the GRE will not be admitted. Admission tests
must be current within five (5) years of application and official
score sent directly to the CGC office at the request of the student.
Requesting a Waiver - Applicants for graduate programs in The
Citadel Graduate College who possess a master’s degree or doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution may request
permission to waive the requirement to supply an admissions test
score. An applicant must request the waiver in writing at the time
of application from the academic program director.
Cohorts - Those applicants selected by an area school district as
members of a cohort pursuing the master’s degree in literacy or
educational leadership at The Citadel and who hold a previous
Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, will automatically be granted a waiver of the admissions test
requirement.

LiveText Account
The Professional Education Board
To facilitate the college-wide mission of preparing principled
leaders for professional education, The Citadel established the
Professional Education Board (PEB). The Citadel PEB’s primary focus is to foster academic environments that promote the
development of principled leaders for the education profession
and to facilitate the continuing improvement of professional
education programs across the institution. In pursuing these
goals, the PEB will concentrate on communication, assessment,
and governance issues. The Citadel’s Dean of the School of Education chairs the Board, which is comprised of representatives
from all of The Citadel’s professional education constituencies,
including faculty, staff, students, and our P-12 colleagues. PEB
members are appointed by the Dean of the School of Education
in collaboration with the Deans of Humanities and Social Science, of Science and Mathematics, and of The Citadel Graduate College. Beginning in September 2006, the Professional
Education Board meets monthly during each academic year.

The School’s Web Site
The School of Education has a diverse faculty with a wide array of
teaching and research interests. Additional information on these
interests, as well as other departmental highlights, initiatives and
activities, can be viewed on the School of Education’s web site:
www.citadel.edu/education.

Admission Test Policy
The minimum acceptable score for admission for degree programs
is a score of 396 on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or 290 (combined score on verbal and quantitative sections) on the Graduate
Record Examination (GRE).

School of Education degree-seeking students (and those approved
for certification only in counseling or educational leadership
programs) must purchase a LiveText account at The Citadel’s
Bookstore. LiveText makes it possible for education students to
have secure access to their portfolios and other important materials. Through LiveText, faculty members and administrators collect
data, generate reports from the data, and use this information to
make informed program and unit decisions.

Appeals Process
Education students who have extenuating circumstances may
request to appeal policies by writing to the School’s Admission,
Retention, and Certification committees. Appeal letters should be
addressed to the Dean of the School, who will direct it to either the
Initial Programs Committee or the Advanced Programs Committee
for recommendation. The committees’ recommendations regarding
appeals will be forwarded to the Dean of the School of Education
for final action.

Transfer Credit
No more than 12 hours may be transferred from other regionally
accredited colleges or universities (e.g. Southern Association of
Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, etc.).
Only graduate credit hours in which grades of “B” or higher have
been earned are transferable. Some programs allow fewer hours
of transfer credit. Students should check the requirements for
specific programs for the maximum number of credit hours that
may be transferred into his or her program at The Citadel. Please
refer to CGC policy section for complete transfer credit details.

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�Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Secondary Education (Grades 9-12)
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•	
•	
•	

Biology and General Science
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Social Studies

School of Education: 843-953-5097
Content Area Advisors:
Biology and General Science:
Dr. Paul Rosenblum, paul.rosenblum@citadel.edu
English Language Arts:
Dr. Lauren Rule Maxwell,
lauren.maxwell@citadel.edu
Mathematics:
Col. Stephen Cotter, steve.cotter@citadel.edu
Dr. Isaac Metts, spike.metts@citadel.edu
Social Studies:
Dr. Katherine Grenier, grenierk@citadel.edu
Education Advisors:
Dr. Tammy Graham, tammy.graham@citadel.edu
Dr. Stephenie Hewett, stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Renee Jefferson, renee.jefferson@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathryn Richardson Jones,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Program Field Experiences, Internships and Support
Services:
Dr. Tom Reilly, reillyt1@citadel.edu
Ms. Marcia Bonica, marcia.bonica@citadel.edu

Mission Statement
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is designed for
students seeking initial teacher certification in the fields of Biology
and General Science, English Language Arts, Mathematics,
Physical Education, or Social Studies. The program shares the
philosophy and conceptual base of the School of Education:
Leadership for learner-centered education. Students will study
learner-centered education in their courses and make its principles
a part of their own philosophy. In addition, students must
demonstrate an understanding of essential knowledge and its
application to the classroom through field experiences and a
professional internship. Some of those areas of knowledge include
human development, education foundations and research, as well
as an understanding of the academic content the student proposes
to teach.

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Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree
and all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from
each regionally accredited college and university.
3.	 Applicants are expected to have a 2.5 cumulative undergraduate
grade point average.
4.	 Submission of the official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores. GRE
minimum acceptable score is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 290. MAT minimum is a raw score of 396.
Admission test must have been taken within the last five years.
See page 35 for provisional status information.
5.	 Students are expected to complete a program of study with
content and education advisors upon acceptance, in order to
register for classes.

Program Requirements
The program assumes a substantial undergraduate preparation
in the proposed certification area. It is the responsibility of the
student, and a requirement of the degree program to submit
official transcripts of previous academic work to the program
advisors via The CGC office. Through a dual advisement system
that includes content and education faculty, transcripts will be
evaluated and a program of study will be developed for each
student. Additional undergraduate course work may be required.
The program of study will include work in professional education
and a content field. At the outset, it should be recognized that programs
of study are highly individualized based on the prior preparation of the
teacher candidate and hours for completion vary among students.
Prior to the internship in teaching, the teacher candidate must:
•	 Apply for the internship no later than April 30 for the
subsequent spring internship semester and no later than
February 15 for the subsequent fall internship semester.
•	 Successfully complete all required field experiences - a
minimum of 75 hours prior to the student teaching
internship.
•	 Complete the teacher certification application with staterequired fees, social security card copy, and fingerprints for
FBI/SLED background check.
•	 Successfully complete the Praxis II Content Specialty Exam.
Candidates are encouraged to take the specialty exam two
semesters prior to beginning the internship. A passing
score, using South Carolina standards (www.ets.org/praxis/
prxsc.html), must be achieved prior to placement in the
Professional Internship.
•	 The Praxis- Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT)
pedagogy exam is required prior to the issuance of an initial
certificate. Candidates are encouraged to take the PLT exam
upon completion of the following education courses: EDUC
500, 514, and 536.
•	 Be cleared by the South Carolina State Department of
Education.
•	 Negative TB test.
•	 MAT interns must successfully pass Red Cross Blood Borne
Pathogens training prior to internship.
•	 MAT PE candidates must provide proof of current American
Red Cross certification in First Aid and CPR; must be

�submitted prior to the internship.
•	 Successfully complete 60 full days during the student teaching
internship.
Successful completion of the approved program will qualify the
student for a South Carolina teaching certificate/license in their
chosen discipline and appropriate grade level(s).
Accelerated Programs Special Note: Accelerated sequencing of
course work is available for qualified, full-time students. Interested
candidates should consult with their advisor.
Co-rerequisite: PSYC 500 - Human Growth and Development (or
verifiable undergraduate preparation in psychology).
Core Education Requirements
It is recommended that the following courses be taken prior to any
other professional education courses. Courses in the content field
may be taken prior to or concurrent with this required core. (For
Physical Education, see specific Professional Education Courses
listed under that section.) Candidates should consult with their
education advisor for course sequencing.
•	 EDUC 500 - Foundations of American Education or
EDUC 522 - Critical Educational Issues in a Multicultural
Society (if student has prior Education coursework)
•	 EDUC 512 - Data Collection and Analysis
•	 EDUC 536- Educational Psychology
•	 EDUC 514 - The Exceptional Child in the School
Professional Education Methods Course Requirements
The professional requirement courses should be taken after the
Core Education Courses have been completed. Content courses
may be taken prior to or in conjunction with all of these courses
except the Professional Internship. The student must recognize
that the Professional Internship requires that a minimum of 60
full days be spent in the school. During the Internship, it will not
be possible for the student to take any additional courses or be
employed.
•	 EDUC 501- Methods and Materials of Middle and High
School Teaching *
•	 EDUC 592- Teaching Reading in Middle and High School Content Areas*
•	 EDUC 520 - Professional Internship
*Not required for Physical Education students. Alternate requirements are
listed under required content area courses.
Content Area Preparation Requirements
Transcripts will be evaluated against the following list of required
courses in the possible certification areas of the MAT program.
Guidelines from the South Carolina State Department of
Education, NASPE, NCSS, NCTE, NCTM, NMSA, and NSTA are
used to determine courses for each program which students have
taken in either graduate or undergraduate levels.
Each student is assigned an advisor from the School of Education
and from the respective Content Area that he or she has chosen.
Both advisors examine transcripts and develop a program of
study for the students. To be eligible for the Student Teaching
Professional Internship, program completion, and recommendation
for licensure, in addition to education courses, students must have

taken all of the content area courses below.
Further, it is the responsibility of the teacher candidate to make
sure that they have credit for prerequisites for each required
course. In the event that all of the following have been taken prior
to matriculation into this program, the content area advisor will
recommend additional graduate work in the content field for
program completion.
Field Experiences and Clinical Practice/Internship Semester
Expectations
As is expected for all South Carolina graduate teacher preparation
programs, candidates in this program will spend a minimum of
75 hours in school settings prior to their internship semester
participating in activities that range from focused observation
to assisting small groups to teaching whole classes. These preinternship experiences are an integral part of the core education
courses. During the internship semester, teacher candidates in this
program will spend 60 full days in a High School Science setting
with content area certified teachers who are ADEPT trained.

Master of Arts in Teaching –
Biology and General Science (Grades 9-12)
Note: Along with required Education Courses listed above, completion
of this degree program includes a minimum of 2 Graduate level Science
courses from transcript analysis as well as Biology Methods – BIOL 605,
606, or 609.
Expected Science Content Preparation for all Biology Teacher
Candidates:
•	 Behavior of Organisms and their Relationship to Social
Systems - 1 course - ANTH 201, ANTH 202, ANTH 501 or
SOCI 201, PSYC 201, PSYC 305, or PSYC 500
•	 Biology Survey with lab - 2 courses - BIOL 101 with BIOL
111 and BIOL 102 with BIOL 112 or BIOL 130 with BIOL
140 and BIOL 131 and BIOL 141
•	 Chemistry with lab - 2 courses - CHEM 103 with CHEM
113 and CHEM 104 with CHEM 114 or CHEM 151 with
CHEM 161 and CHEM 152 with CHEM 162
•	 Geology with lab - 1 course - EART 201 or EDUC
587-Introduction to Earth Science for Teachers
•	 Introduction to Physics with lab - 1 course is required, 2 are
recommended - PHYS 203 and PHYS 253 or PHYS 204
and PHYS 254 or PHYS 221 and PHYS 271 or PHYS 222
and PHYS 272
•	 Cell Biology with lab- 1 course - BIOL 205 or BIOL 612
•	 Ecology with lab - 1 course - BIOL 406 or BIOL 506
•	 Evolution - 1 course - BIOL 208 or BIOL 601
•	 Genetics with lab - 1 course - BIOL 204 or BIOL 308 or
BIOL 508
•	 Anatomy/Physiology with lab - 1 course - BIOL 403 or
BIOL 317 with BIOL 327 or BIOL 318 with BIOL 328 or
BIOL 502 or BIOL 603
•	 Microbiology with lab - 1 course - BIOL 310 or BIOL 607
•	 Biology Methods - select 1 course from the following:
•	 BIOL 605 Laboratory Methods in Biology
•	 BIOL 606 Field Methods in Biology
•	 BIOL 609 Seminar in Environmental Science
•	 Two other graduate level Biology courses in addition to
Biology Methods courses should be chosen if all science
content course requirements were met in the undergraduate
program
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�Master of Arts in Teaching – English Language Arts
(Grades 9-12)

Master of Arts in Teaching – Social Studies
(Grades 9-12)

Note: A minimum of 12 graduate hours in English are required.
ENGL564 and 595 and two of the other courses listed below must be
completed successfully on the graduate level. Each candidate’s content
area program of studies is based on an analysis of his or her undergraduate transcript in relation to NCTE standards.

Note: At least 3 of the course requirements listed below must be completed
successfully on the graduate level.

For MAT English majors, participation in community arts and humanities functions and documentation of integration of the arts into lesson
plans created for use in K-12 settings (EDUC 501, 592, 595, and 520)
are mandatory.
English Language Arts Required Courses:
•	 British Authors - 2 courses - ENGL 201 and 202 or ENGL
203 and 204
•	 American Literature- 1 course - ENGL 215
•	 Public Speaking- 1 course - ENGL 205 or ENGL 206
•	 World Literature -2 courses - ENGL 218/520 and ENGL
219/521
•	 African American Literature - ENGL 535
•	 Adolescent Literature- 1 course - ENGL 552
•	 Modern Grammar- 1 course - ENGL 414/553
•	 History of English Language- 1 course - ENGL 415/554
•	 Literary Criticism- 1 course - ENGL 555
•	 Film Studies- 1 course - ENGL 209/560
•	 Advanced Composition- 1 course - ENGL 413/562
•	 Teaching with Technology- ENGL 564 (Required for all
candidates)
•	 Methods and Materials for English Language Arts - ENGL
595 (Required for all candidates)

Master of Arts in Teaching – Mathematics
(Grades 9-12)
Note: Teacher candidates are expected to complete undergraduate
content requirements as advised by mathematics content advisors based on
transcript analysis. Calculus I and II must be completed prior to enrolling
in any graduate mathematics class.
Math Content Area Requirements:
•	 Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus I - MATH 131 or
equivalent
•	 Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus II - MATH 132 or
equivalent
•	 Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus III - MATH 231 or
equivalent
•	 Linear Algebra - MATH 240
•	 Fundamentals of Computing - CSCI 110
•	 MATH 521 Modern Geometry
•	 MATH 542 Probability and Statistics
•	 MATH 514 Methods for Middle/Secondary Mathematics
•	 MATH 545 Applications of Discrete Mathematics
•	 MATH 532 Modern Algebra

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•	 History of World Civilization or Western Civilization -2
courses HIST 105 and HIST 106 or HIST 103 and HIST
104
•	 Survey of U.S. History- 2 courses- HIST 201 and HIST 202
•	 Introduction to Sociology- 1 course - SOCI 201
•	 Principles of Macroeconomics- 1 course - BADM 201
•	 American National Government- 1 course - PSCI 102 or
PSCI 502
•	 Cultural Anthropology- 1 course ANTH 202 or ANTH 501
•	 Historiography- 1 course - HIST 594
•	 Urban Politics- 1 course - PSCI 302 or PSCI 509 or PSCI
306 or PSCI 506 or PSCI 307 or PSCI 401
•	 World Geography- 1 course GEOG 209 or GEOG 511
•	 History of the Non-Western World- 1 course - HIST 560
•	 Teaching of History and Social Sciences or Instructional
Approaches to Social Sciences- 1 course - HIST 692 or PSCI
505

�Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Middle Grades (Grades 5-8)
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•	
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•	

English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies

School of Education: 843-953-5097
Content Area Advisors:
Biology and General Science:
Dr. Paul Rosenblum, paul.rosenblum@citadel.edu
English Language Arts:
Dr. Lauren Rule Maxwell,
lauren.maxwell@citadel.edu
Mathematics:
Col. Stephen Cotter, steve.cotter@citadel.edu
Dr. Issac Metts, spike.metts@citadel.edu
Social Studies:
Katherine Grenier,
grenierk@citadel.edu
Education Advisors:
Dr. Tammy Graham, tammy.graham@citadel.edu
Dr. Stephenie Hewett, stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Renee Jefferson, renee.jefferson@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathryn Richardson Jones,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Program Field Experiences, Internships and Support
Services:
Dr. Tom Reilly, reilly1@citadel.edu
Ms. Marcia Bonica, marcia.bonica@citadel.edu

The Master of Arts in Teaching Middle Grades program is a joint
program offered with the College of Charleston. Applicants
should choose a home institution and apply through that Graduate
School. Admission decisions are completed jointly. Candidates
who wish to enroll in this program will take half of their teacher
preparation coursework at The Citadel and the other half at
College of Charleston.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of official transcript of the baccalaureate degree and
all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from each
regionally accredited college and university.
3.	 Applicants are expected to have a 2.5 cumulative undergraduate
grade point average.
4.	 Submission of official Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores. GRE minimum

acceptable score is a verbal and quantitative combination of
290. MAT minimum is a raw score of 396. Admission test
must have been taken within the last five years. See page 35 for
provisional status information.
5.	 Submission of three letters of recommendation.
6.	 Students are expected to complete a program of study with
content and education advisors upon acceptance, in order to
register for classes.
Core Education Graduate Hours - (21 semester hours)
•	 Foundations of American Education (The Citadel) - EDUC
500
or Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education (CofC)EDFS 652
•	 Educational Research (CofC) - EDFS 635
or Data Collection and Analysis (The Citadel) - EDUC 512
•	 The Exceptional Child in School (The Citadel) - EDUC 514
or Introduction to Exceptional Children (CofC) - EDFS 710
•	 Middle Grades Organization and Curriculum (CofC) - EDEE
515
Middle Grades Practicum – (6 semester hours – Must be taken
together at the same institution)
•	 Educational Psychology (The Citadel) - EDUC 536
and
•	 Methods and Materials of Middle and High School Teaching
(The Citadel) - EDUC 501
or
•	 Human Growth and Development (CofC) -EDFS 654
and
•	 Application of Methods and Materials in a Middle Level Field
Grades 5-8 (CofC) - EDMG 658
Literacy Skills
•	 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Middle and High
School – (The Citadel) EDUC 592
Culminating Professional Experiences in Middle School
(60 continuous full days during the internship - 9 semester hours must be taken together at the same institution)
•	 Professional Internship (The Citadel) – EDUC 520
and
•	 Transition to the Profession Seminar (The Citadel) – EDUC
525
or
•	 Clinical Practice in Middle Grades (CofC) – EDEE 699
and
•	 Transition to the Profession Seminar (CofC) – EDMG 698
Middle Grades Content Preparation
This program assumes substantial undergraduate preparation in
the specific content area the person is seeking credentials. Any
of the following undergraduate content area courses not taken
prior to admission to the program are added to the candidate’s
minimum program completion hours.

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�Master of Arts in Teaching – English
(Grades 5-8)
Expected Undergraduate Content
•	 Adolescent Literature (1 course)
•	 World Literature (2 courses)
•	 American Literature (1 course)
•	 Media Studies (1 course)
•	 Modern English Grammar (1 course)
•	 Creative Writing (short story, poetry, etc.) (1 course)
Required Graduate English Courses - (12 semester hours)
•	 Teaching Writing in the Middle Grades (CofC)- EDMG 657
•	 Methods and Materials of Teaching Middle and High School
Language Arts (The Citadel)- ENGL 595
•	 Success in Literacy for Older Readers (CofC) - EDEE 678
•	 Reading: Literacy Assessment and Instruction (The Citadel) EDUC 590

Master of Arts in Teaching – Mathematics
(Grades 5-8)
Expected Undergraduate Content
•	 Algebra and Trigonometry (1 course)
•	 Geometry (1 course)
•	 Probability and Statistics (1 course)
•	 Discrete Math (1 course)
Note: All undergraduate mathematics prerequisites must be
completed before taking The Citadel mathematics class, MATH
514.
Required Graduate Mathematics Courses - (9 semester hours)
•	 Introduction to Problem Solving (CofC) - SMFT 510
•	 Methods for Teaching Middle/Secondary Mathematics (The
Citadel) - MATH 514*
•	 Applications Across the Mathematics Curriculum with
Technology (CofC) SMFT 516

Master of Arts in Teaching – Science
(Grades 5-8)
Expected Undergraduate Content
4 hours minimum in science areas other than primary preparation
•	 Biology
•	 Chemistry
•	 Geology
•	 Physics
Required Graduate Science Courses - (9 semester hours)
•	 Nature of Science, Mathematics, and Science/Mathematics
Education (CofC)-EDFS 660
•	 Science methods course - 1 based on prior preparation and
experience (The Citadel)	
o	 Laboratory Methods in Biology - BIOL 605
o	 Field Method in Biology - BIOL 606
o	 Seminar in Environmental Science -BIOL 609
•	 Recommended elective(s) to have preparation in all science
areas (CofC):
o	 Earth Science for Teachers - SMFT 523
o	 Topics in Botany for Teachers - SMFT 537
o	 Atomic Theory of Matter from Lucretius to Quarks SMFT 548
o	 Applications of Physics for Teachers: How Things Work SMFT 555
o	 Genetics and Molecular Biology for Teachers- SMFT 639
o	 Physics of Force and Motion for Teachers - SMFT 645
o	 Determination of Structure and Matter - SMFT 647
o	 Space Science for Teachers - SMFT 524

Master of Arts in Teaching – Social Studies
(Grades 5-8)
Expected Undergraduate Content
•	 World History or Western Civilization (2 courses)
•	 US History (2 courses)
•	 South Carolina History (1 course)
•	 Anthropology or Sociology (1 course)
•	 Microeconomics (1 course)
•	 Political Science that covers American Govt. (1 course)
Required Graduate Social Studies Courses - (9 semester hours)
•	 Two of the following based on transcript review: World
Geography, The American South, South Carolina History,
Historiography, and Historical Geography - GEOG 511, HIST
521, 522, 594, 693		
•	 Teaching History and Social Sciences (The Citadel) HIST 692

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�Master of Arts in Teaching in Physical
Education (Grades K-12)
School of Education: 843-953-5097

Content Area Advisors:
Dr. Tim Bott, tim.bott@citadel.edu
Dr. Lori Hicklin, lori.hicklin@citadel.edu
Dr. Josey H. Templeton,
josey.templeton@citadel.edu
Education Advisors:
Dr. Tammy Graham, tammy.graham@citadel.edu
Stephenie Hewett, stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Renee Jefferson, renee.jefferson@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathryn Richardson-Jones,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Physical Education Program Director
Dr. Josey Templeton, 843-953-7952,
josey.templeton@citadel.edu
Program Field Experiences, Internships and Support
Services:
Dr. Tom Reilly, reillyt1@citadel.edu
Ms. Marcia Bonica, marcia.bonica@citadel.edu

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree and all other undergraduate or graduate work
directly from each regionally accredited college or
university.
3.	 Applicants are expected to have a 2.5 cumulative
undergraduate grade point average.
4.	 Submission of official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score. GRE
minimum acceptable score is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 290. MAT minimum is a raw score of 396.
Admission test must have been taken within the last five
years. See page 35 for provisional status information.
5.	 Students are expected to complete a program of study with
their MAT-PE program advisor upon acceptance, in order
to register for classes.

Program Requirements for Physcial Education
This is a 42 hour graduate program, of which, at least 33 hours must
be completed at the graduate level. A maximum of twelve (12) hours
of graduate courses may be transferred to The Citadel from other
accredited colleges/universities. A maximum of nine (9) hours of
undergraduate courses may be applied to coursework in the program.
These nine hours may be substituted for three of the following courses:
HESS 505, 525, 535, and 561. To qualify, these undergraduate courses
must have been completed within the last three years with a grade
of “B” or better. This program assumes a substantial undergraduate
preparation in the proposed certification area. It is the responsibility
of the student, and a requirement of the degree program to submit
official transcripts of previous academic work to the program advisor
via the CGC office. Through a dual advisor system that includes PE
and education faculty, transcripts will be evaluated and a program of
study developed for each student. This program of study will include
work in professional education and a content field.
In addition to regular admission requirements of the CGC, each
MAT -PE student must successfully pass the PRAXIS II Examination,
Physical Education: Content and Design. A passing score, using
South Carolina standards, must be achieved prior to placement in
the Professional Internship. Students are encouraged to discuss when
to take the speciality exam with their PE advisor.
Prior to the internship in teaching, the teacher candidate must:
•	 Apply for the internship no later than April 30 for the
subsequent spring internship semester and no later than
February 15 for the subsequent fall internship semester.
•	 Complete the teacher certification application with staterequired fees, social security card copy, and fingerprints for
FBI/SLED background check.
•	 Successfully complete the PRAXIS II Content Specialty Exam.
•	 Be cleared by the South Carolina State Department of
Education.
•	 Successfully complete all required field experiences - a
minimum of 75 hours prior to the student teaching
internship.
•	 Negative TB test.
•	 MAT interns must successfully pass Red Cross Blood Borne
Pathogens training prior to internship.
•	 Proof of current American Red Cross certification in First Aid
and CPR must be submitted prior to the internship.
To graduate and be recommended for certification, teacher candidates
must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and must have
successfully completed the PRAXIS II (Principles of Learning and
Teaching and Physical Education Content Knowledge) and any other
certification tests for the State of South Carolina. The candidate must
also successfully complete 60 full days during the student teaching
internship. Completion of the approved program will qualify the
student for a teaching license in physical education, grades K-12.

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�Prerequisites or Co-requisites
Students must have completed these pre-requisite or co-requisite
courses (undergraduate or graduate) within the last six (6) years with
a grade of “C” or better.
•	 Biology (4) or Chemistry (4) or Physics (4) with laboratory;
•	 Health &amp; Wellness (3) or pass a departmental competency
exam;
•	 Human Anatomy (4) and Human Physiology (4) or Anatomy/
Physiology (8) (each course must include a laboratory);
•	 Adolescent Psychology (3) and Child Psychology (3)
or
•	 PSYC-500 Human Growth and Development (3)

Course Requirements
Transcripts will be evaluated against the following list of required
courses in physical education. Guidelines from the National
Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) are used
to determine courses that students take in either graduate or
undergraduate school. The M.A.T. in Physical Education will
require forty-two (42) hours. Each student is assigned an advisor
from Physical Education as well as a School of Education Advisor.
Both advisors examine transcripts and assist as candidates move
through their program. Questions regarding sequencing of Physical
Education courses should be directed to the Physical Education
advisor. Education advisors are able to assist with questions related
to EDUC courses as well as provide support as candidates prepare
for the Praxis Principles of Teaching and Learning. To be eligible for
the Student Teaching Professional Internship, program completion,
and recommendation for licensure, students must have successfully
met all of the requirements listed below.
Required Education and Physical Education Courses - 42 hours
EDUC-536	
Educational Psychology
EDUC-512	
Data Collection &amp; Analysis
HESS-505	
Motor Development and Motor Learning*
HESS-525	
Scientific Principles of Physical Education and
		
Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science*
HESS-527	
Content and Methods of Teaching Health
		
Education and Health-Related Aspects of 		
		Physical Fitness
HESS-528	
Content and Methods of Teaching Rhythmic
		
Activities and Movement Education
HESS-533	
Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary
		
School Physical Education
HESS-534	
Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in
		
Sport &amp; Physical Activity
HESS-535	
History, Philosophy, and Curriculum of
		Physical Education*
HESS-550	
Instructional Aspects of Teaching Physical
		Education
HESS-551	
Content &amp; Methods of Teaching Secondary
		Physical Education
HESS-561	
Advanced Measurement and Evaluation in
		Physical Education*
HESS-620	
Professional Internship (6 hours)
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The Professional Internship requires that a minimum of sixty (60) full
days be spent in the schools, and during the Professional Internship,
it will not be possible for the teacher candidate to take any additional
courses.
*Undergraduate and graduate transcripts may be evaluated for application
to coursework in the program.
Field Experiences
Many education courses require field experiences that vary from
course to course and are related to specific course objectives. All field
experiences provide opportunities for Master’s candidates to develop
pedagogical knowledge and skills. At a minimum, teacher candidates
are expected to successfully complete 75 hours of field experiences
prior to the Professional Internship that is an additional sixty (60) days.

�Master of Education in Counselor
Education (Elementary or Secondary and
Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling)
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. Guy Ilagan,
gilagan@citadel.edu
Dr. Aaron H. Oberman,
aaron.oberman@citadel.edu
Dr. George T. Williams,
williamsg@citadel.edu

The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) has granted accreditation to The
Citadel School Counseling Programs which offer Master of Education degrees in Counselor Education since July 2005. The current
accrediation is effective until October 31, 2021.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Counselor Education Programs at The Citadel is
to prepare elementary and secondary school counselors and college
student affairs specialists to have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions
to be principled educational leaders who are knowledgeable, reflective,
and ethical professionals who are committed to the provision of
an educational environment focused toward a learner-centered
education.
The Division of Counselor Education offers six program options
including: M.Ed. in Elementary School Counseling, M.Ed. in
Secondary School Counseling, Elementary School Counseling
Certification only, Secondary School Counseling Certification only,
M.Ed. in Student Affairs and College Counseling, and a Graduate
Certificate in Student Affairs.

Admission Requirements
Applicants from diverse academic, social, and cultural backgrounds
committed to advancing the profession of school counseling
are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not meet a specific
requirement (e.g., GPA), but show strength in other requirements
will be considered on an individual basis. Admission is not based
on any single factor, but on a composite assessment of the following:
1. 	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of official transcript of the baccalaureate degree
and all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from
each regionally accredited college or university.
3. Applicants are expected to have 3.0 grade point average for
the last 60 sequential units completed.

4.	 Submission of official Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores. MAT minimum
acceptable score of 396 or GRE minimum verbal and
quantitative combined score of 290. Admission test must
have been taken within the last five years. See page 35 for
provisional status information.
5.	 Submission of a detailed personal statement (1,500 - 3,000
words) which informs the faculty about the applicant’s
personal and educational background, strengths and
weaknesses, understanding of and motivation and suitability
for entering into the counseling profession, and long-term
professional goals.
Prior to meeting with an advisor, each student should become
familiar with the current applicable semester’s class schedule, The
Citadel Graduate College catalog, and the Division of Counselor
Education Handbook. Students are also expected to attend
Counselor Education Town Hall Gatherings each semester.
Students should meet with their faculty advisor to plan a schedule
for completion of required courses. This study plan takes into
account the prerequisites and sequencing of coursework to meet a
student’s degree objective.
Coursework taken prior to official program admission or
coursework taken in other programs does not count toward the
school counseling program/degree without written approval from
the faculty advisor and the Dean of the School of Education.
Students who hold full-time employment should not register for
more than 6 semester hours in any given term.
All school counseling students (i.e., degree seeking and
certification only seeking) must purchase a LiveText account at
The Citadel’s Bookstore. LiveText makes it possible for school
counseling students to have secure access to their portfolios
and other materials. Through LiveText, faculty members and
administrators collect data, generate reports from the data, and use
this information to make informed program and unit decisions.

Admission Requirements for Certification Only
Applicants who hold a master’s degree in another area of professional
education or counseling, but wish to add school counseling
certification (elementary or secondary), must provide the same
admission materials.

Division of Counselor Education Handbook
All prospective and enrolled School Counseling and College
Student Affairs Specialists students are expected to read the
latest edition of The Citadel, School of Education, Division of
Counselor Education Handbook online at: http://www.citadel.
edu/counselor.html under “Program Information.”

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�Program Objectives
1. 		Reflect current knowledge and positions from lay and
professional groups concerning the counseling and
human development needs of a pluralistic society;
2. 		Reflect the present and projected needs of a pluralistic
society for which specialized counseling and human
development activities have been developed;
3. 		Reflect input from all persons involved in the conduct
of the program, including program faculty, current and
former students, and personnel in cooperating agencies;
4. 		Are directly related to program activities; and
5. 		Are written so that they can be assessed.
Graduates of the Counselor Education Programs are expected to
possess:
•	 An understanding of counseling as an intervention that
		 contributes to the ability of individuals to respond
effectively to developmental issues and tasks;
•	 An understanding of leadership for learner-centered
		 education as a conceptual framework;
•	 An understanding of the counseling process;
•	 An ability to integrate theory and research into practice;
•	 A commitment to preventive, developmental approaches
as the keystone of school counselor identity and practice;
•	 An understanding of how historical, philosophical, and
		 political influences have shaped and affected the
		 development of counseling practice;
•	 Effective oral and written communication skills;
•	 Skills to work in a rapidly changing and diverse society
		 including differences as gender, age, socioeconomic
status, ethnicity, race, and religion;
•	 Skills required to work effectively with students’ parents,
		 teachers, school staff, and the community;
•	 An ability to assist clients in responding to stresses
and crises generated by changes in family, personal
relationships, the school, and the community;
•	 Skills needed to effectively use technology;
•	 Leadership qualities in education at the local, state,
regional, and national levels;
•	 A commitment to lifelong personal and professional
		 development; and
•	 An ability to model the highest professional and ethical
		 standards through counseling, guidance, research, and
		 service.

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The School Counseling Programs have also been designed to produce
graduates who are able to demonstrate the competencies identified in
The South Carolina System for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating
Professional Teaching (ADEPT) Performance Dimensions (PDs)
for School Guidance Counselors (October 2003) as they relate to
“Comprehensive Developmental Guidance and Counseling” that
include:

•	
•	

APS 1: Long-Range Planning

•	
•	
•	
•	
•	

APS 3: Development and Use of Assessments
APS 4: Providing Guidance and Counseling Services
APS 5: Providing Consultation Services
APS 6: Coordinating Guidance and Counseling Services
APS 7: Professional Responsibilities

APS 2: Short-Range Planning of Guidance and
			
Counseling Activities

Counselor Education Program Requirements
Students in either elementary or secondary school counseling program complete both a School of Education core and a Counseling
core for a total of 51 credit hours. Part of the coursework includes a
600 clock-hour internship (internship I and II) in either elementary
(K-8) or secondary (6-12) school counseling settings. Students are
required to earn a minimum score of 156 on the PRAXIS II test
for guidance and counseling prior to enrolling in the practicum
(EDUC 629). This must be on file at The Citadel Graduate College.
Students in both the elementary and secondary school counseling
programs complete both a School of Education Core and Counselor
Education Core (refer to Division of Counselor Education Handbook
online at http://www.citadel.edu/education/academic_programs/
counseling.html) for a total of 51 credit hours.
Students enrolled in the Master of Education in Counselor Education
with a concentration in Student Affairs and College Counseling
degree program complete Student Affairs and College Counseling
Core and College Counselor Education Courses for a total of 48
credit hours.
Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs
complete only four courses (EDUC-537, EDUC-538, EDUC-539,
and EDUC-613) focusing on the areas of student services, student
development, historical and contemporary aspects of higher education,
and administration. Students have the option to complete
course EDUC-634—Practicum in Student Affairs and College
Counseling. These five courses are also required of the MEd in
Student Affairs and College Counseling degree program. However,
students considering applying to the MEd in Student Affairs and
College Counseling program will need to meet the admissions
requirements before being accepted into the program. (See Graduate
Certificate section for details).

�Transfer of Credits
	
Although Counselor Education M.Ed. degree applicants may transfer
a maximum of 12 credit hours of graduate coursework taken at other
regionally accredited institutions, (see School of Education transfer
policy) transfer of credit is not acceptable for the following Citadel
courses: EDUC 515, 552, or 624.

Field Experience Requirements
Counselor Education students must formally request permission
from the faculty advisor to enroll in a practicum or internship. This
request is submitted in the form of an application for field experience
which must be completed during the term prior to that in which the
field experience is sought. The coordinator of the field experiences
must approve all field experience applications, which are due by the
last Friday in September for spring placements and the last Friday in
January for fall placements.
Practicum is the first extended field experience. Students are placed in
a school site and work under the supervision of a site supervisor as well
as The Citadel instructor. Students are required to spend a minimum
of 100 clock-hours in a public school setting as well as attend weekly
seminars with other practicum students and The Citadel instructor.
Additionally, the Praxis II test score for guidance and counseling
must be on file at the office for The Citadel Graduate College prior
to application for a practicum placement.
Counselor Education students must complete all coursework before
placement in an internship setting. Students will be required to
spend a minimum of 600 supervised hours in a school setting for
internship. The focus of the internship is on experiences that involve
the full scope of the school counselor’s role and function. Interns
are expected to continue the development of skills in individual and
group intervention, participate in classroom guidance, assessment,
scheduling, records and other activities that, while not specifically
counseling-related, are necessary to support the school counseling and
guidance program. Interns are supervised primarily by the field site
supervisor, with supervision by The Citadel instructor as well.

Requirements for Graduation
Students pursuing M.Ed. degrees in Counselor Education must
complete all course requirements within a 6-year period from the date
of initial enrollment. It is a student’s responsibility to initiate meeting
with a faculty advisor to modify a study plan schedule and to have any
changes documented in writing with the faculty advisor’s signature.
Students are required to take the Counselor Preparation
Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) during the beginning of the
semester while enrolled in the Internship I course (i.e., EDUC-650
and EDUC-651). Students enrolled in Internship I for Student Affairs
and College Counseling (i.e., EDUC 655) are not required to take
the CPCE. However, students considering becoming a Licensed
Professional Counselor (LPC) are encouraged to take the CPCE and
earn a passing score determined by The Citadel Counselor Education
program norms.

Elementary and Secondary School Counseling students are required
to present their professional electronic portfolio at the end-of-thesemester Counselor Education Professional Portfolio Presentation
Day(s) prior to completion of the Internship II course (i.e., EDUC-652
and EDUC-653). Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling students
present their portfolios during their last semester in the program.

Elementary and Secondary School Counseling
Curriculum (51 Credit Hours)
Based upon these objectives, 51 semester hours of study for Elementary
and Secondary School Counseling are offered as follows:
School of Education Core - 12 Credit Hours
PSYC 500	
Human Growth and Development (3 credit
hours)
EDUC 500	
Foundations of American Education (3 credit hours)
EDUC 514	
The Exceptional Child in the Schools (3 credit
hours)
EDUC 522	
Critical Educational Issues in a Multicultural Society
(3 credit hours)
Elementary and Secondary School Counselor Education Core - 36
Credit Hours
A. Foundations - 18 Credit Hour
EDUC 515	
Introduction to the Counseling Profession (3 credit
hours)
EDUC 521	
Program Planning, Management, and Evaluation
in School Counseling (3 credit hours)
EDUC 550	
Career Counseling and Development (3 credit
hours)
EDUC 551	
Counseling Theories and Practice (3 credit hours)
EDUC 552	
Group Counseling (3 credit hours)
EDUC 561	
Counseling Diverse Populations (3 credit hours)
B. Research/Appraisal - 6 Credit Hours
EDUC 512* 	 Data Collection and Analysis (3 credit hours)
EDUC 549*	
Applied Measurement Techniques (3 credit
hours)
*Students are expectecd to complete at least one of these two
courses in the first 18 hours of the program.
C. Helping Relationships - 12 Credit Hours
EDUC 624	
Basic Counseling Skills
		
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 629	
Practicum in School Counseling (3 credit hours)
EDUC 650*	
Elementary School Counseling Internship I (3 credit
hours)
and	
EDUC 652	
Elementary School Counseling Internship II (3
credit hours)
or
EDUC 651*	
Secondary School Counseling Internship I (3 credit
hours)
and
EDUC 653	
Secondary School Counseling Internship II (3 credit
hours)

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�D. Elective - 3 Credit Hours	
Approval of the 3 credit hour course elective must be documented
by the student’s faculty advisor.
*The internship (i.e., Internship I and II) in school counseling consists
of 16 weeks of full-time placement and a total of 600 clock hours.
Internships may be arranged with the faculty advisor to be completed
during two sequential academic semesters. Students choosing to
complete an internship in one semester, register for both Internship
I and II (i.e., either EDUC 650 and EDUC 652 or EDUC 651
and EDUC 653) while students completing an internship in two
semesters, first register for Internship I one semester and Internship
II the following semester.

Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling Curriculum
(48 Credit Hours)
The Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling Curriculum is based
on 48 credit hours of study as follows. Individuals interested in
pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs can refer to the
Graduate Certificate section of this catalog.
Student Affairs and College Counseling Core - 15 Credit Hours
EDUC 537		
Student Development Services in Higher 		
			 Education
			
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 538		
Theories of Student Development in Higher 		
			 Education
			
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 539		
Higher Education Administration
			
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 613		
Foundations of American Higher Education
			
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 622		
Critical Multicultural Issues in Higher 		
			 Education
			
(3 credit hours)
College Counselor Education Courses - 33 Credit Hours
A. Foundations - 15 Credit Hours
EDUC 550		
Career Counseling and Development
			
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 551		
Counseling Theories and Practice
			
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 552		
Group Counseling (3 credit hours)
EDUC 561		
Counseling Diverse Populations (3 credit hours)
EDUC 562		
Legal &amp; Ethical Leadership Issues in Education
			
(3 credit hours)
B. Research/Appraisal - 6 Credit Hours
EDUC 512*	
Data Collection and Analysis
			
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 549*	
Applied Measurement Techniques
			
(3 credit hours)
*Students are expected to complete at least one of these two
courses in the first 18 hours of the program.

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C. Helping Relationships - 12 Credit Hours
EDUC 624		
Basic Counseling Skills (3 credit hours)
EDUC 634		
Practicum in Student Affairs and College
			
Counseling (3 credit hours)
EDUC 655**	
Internship I in Student Affairs and College
			
Counseling (3 credit hours)
EDUC 656** 	
Internship II in Student Affairs and College
			
Counseling (3 credit hours)
** The internship in Student Affairs consists of 16 weeks of
full-time placements and a total of 600 clock hours. Internships
may be arranged with the faculty advisor to be completed during
two sequential academic semesters or both courses may be taken
concurrently in one semester.
Four Additional Courses for Seeking Licensed Professional
Counselor (LPC) - 12 Credit Hours
EDUC ____	
Elective approved by faculty advisor
			
(3 credit hours)
EDUC 567 	
Assessment of Abnormal
			
Behavior (3 credit hours)
EDUC 568
	DSM-5 (3 credit hours)
PSYC 500	
	 Human Growth and Development
			
(3 credit hours)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
School Counseling students completing the program meet the
majority of curriculum requirements through the South Carolina
Board of Examiners for the Licensure of Professional Counselors,
Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists
for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and for certification as
a National Certified Counselor (NCC) by the National Board for
Certified Counselors (NBCC). Requirements for LPC and NCC
include additional graduate coursework in psychopathology and
assessment and treatment of psychopathology, an additional 1500
clinical hours (including 150 supervision hours) over a two year
period, approved supervision, and successful performance on the
National Counselor Examination for licensure and certification. The
Citadel School of Education offers two courses during the summer
that meet the psychopathology and assessment and treatment of
psychopathology course requirements: These courses are EDUC
568: DSM-5 (diagnosis) and EDUC-567: Assessment of Abnormal
Behavior (assessment and treatment of psychopathology).

�Master of Education in Educational
Leadership - Elementary or Secondary
School Administration and Supervision
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. Kathy Brown, kathy.brown@citadel.edu
Dr. Kent Murray, kent.murray@citadel.edu

Mission Statement
The mission and goals of the Masters of Education in Educational
Leadership, Elementary School Administration and Supervision
and Secondary Administration and Supervision are to teach:
•	 Knowledge of human and public relations problems in
education
•	 New curricular developments and trends
•	 Skills in practical applications of educational research
•	 Competence in applying principles of human and group
behavior in problem situations.
•	 Knowledge and competencies in staff personnel
administration
•	 Different leadership and management styles and a clear
understanding and working knowledge of LearnerCentered Education.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along
with the non-refundable application fee.
2. 	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree and all other undergraduate or graduate work
directly from each regionally accredited college or
university.
3. 	 Applicants are expected to have a 2.5 cumulative
undergraduate grade point average or a 2.7 ratio for the
last 60 credit hours of undergraduate work.
4.	 Submission of official Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores. MAT minimum
acceptable score is a score of 396 or GRE minimum
verbal and quantitative score of 290. Admission test must
have been taken within the last five years. See page 35 for
Provisional Status information.
5.	 Submission of a valid South Carolina elementary or
secondary teaching certificate. Applicants must be in
good standing with the State Board of Education at the
time of admission.
6.	 Submission of a South Carolina Professional Certificate
verifying three years teaching experience. At least one
year of teaching at the appropriate level for Advanced
Level certification for which the candidate is applying
must be validated at the time of admission

Admission Requirements for South Carolina
Certification Only
Applicants who hold a valid SC teaching certificate and a
master’s degree with a minimum 3.25 GPA in a different area of
professional education but wish to add administration certification
must provide the following admission materials:
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along
with the non-refundable application fee.
2. 	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree and all other undergraduate or graduate work
directly from each regionally accredited college or
university - Bachelor’s through Master’s degree.
3.	 A copy of valid South Carolina teaching certificate.
	
Submission of official Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores. MAT minimum
acceptable score is a score of 396 or GRE minimum
verbal and quantitative score of 290. Admission test must
have been taken within the last five years. See page 35 for
Provisional Status information.
4.	 A copy of a South Carolina Professional Certificate
verifying three years teaching experience. At least one
year of teaching at the appropriate level for Advanced
Level certification for which the candidate is applying
must be validated at the time of admission.
		
	Note: Courses taken prior to official admission or courses
taken through other programs do not count toward the School
Administration and Supervision program/degree without written
approval from the Dean, School of Education.

Program Requirements
A total of 39 semester hours must be completed for the M.Ed. in
Educational Leadership. In addition to completing all courses,
candidates applying for certification as an administrator must:
1.	 Present a minimum qualifying score on the Praxis, South
Carolina’s Supervision and Administration Examination,
prior to enrolling in an internship.
2.	 Present a Valid South Carolina Teaching Certificate that
posts three years teaching experience including at least
one year of teaching at the certification level requested.
3.	 Complete required courses, 33 hours and two internships
(EDUC 661 and EDUC 662 or EDUC 663 and EDUC
664), six hours (9-12 internship hours per week over a sixmonth period) for a total of 39 credit hours. Candidates
for administrative internships must:
	
(a) Complete 27 credit hours prior to submitting an
	
internship application for faculty review.
	
(b) Earn a passing score on the Praxis, South
Carolina’s Supervision and Administration
Examination.
	
(c) Meet with advisor to review request for admission to
an internship and review degree audit.
	
(d) Apply to CGC to register for an internship
	
Applicants for fall administrative internships should file
an application with their advisor no later than August
1 of the preceding semester. Applicants for spring
administrative internships should file an application with
their advisor no later than December 1 of the preceding
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�semester. Applicants for summer administrative
internships should file an application with their advisor
no later than March 1 of the preceding semester. In
order to register for internships, authorized applications
must be on file in the CGC office, along with the valid
South Carolina state administrator’s examination score.
	
		
	

*Proviso—Candidates filing applications and applying for 	
administrative internships after the December, March, 		
and August deadlines cannot be guaranteed enrollment. 		

M.Ed. Required Program
1.	 Core requirements—9 semester hours	
All core requirements must be completed prior to or concurrently with
registration for any other courses.
EDUC 512 Data Collection and Analysis
EDUC 514 The Exceptional Child in the School
EDUC 522 Critical Educational Issues in a Multicultural
	
Society
2.	 Professional Requirements—30 semester hours
EDUC 524 Techniques of School Supervision
EDUC 527 Finance and Business Management
EDUC 528 School Administration
EDUC 529 Emerging Technologies for School Administration
EDUC 531 Principles of Elementary Curriculum
	
Development or
EDUC 532 Principles of Middle or High Curriculum
	
Development
EDUC 601 School Law
EDUC 602 Staff Personnel Administration
EDUC 616 Political Process of Public Education
EDUC 661 Internship in Elementary Administration or
EDUC 663 Internship in Middle or High Administration
EDUC 662 Internship in Elementary Administration or
EDUC 664 Internship in Middle or High Administration

Certification-Only Required Program
1. Professional Requirements - 30 semester hours
EDUC 524 Techniques of School Supervision
EDUC 527 Finance and Business Management
EDUC 528 School Administration
EDUC 529 Emerging Technologies for School Administration
EDUC 531 Principles of Elementary Curriculum
	
Development or
EDUC 532 Principles of Middle or High Curriculum
	
Development EDUC 601 School Law
EDUC 602 Staff Personnel Administration
EDUC 616 Political Prccess of Public Education
EDUC 661 Internship in Elementary Administration or
EDUC 663 Internship in Middle or High Administration
EDUC 662 Internship in Elementary Administration or
EDUC 664 Internship in Middle or High Administration
Note: It is suggested that students who hold full time jobs take
no more than six (6) credit hours per a semester.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCED LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
	
(A) Elementary or Secondary School Principal and Supervisor
(Tier 1)
		
(1) Master’s degree
		
(2) Valid South Carolina Educator’s Professional
		
Certificate at the elementary or secondary level
		
(3) Minimum qualifying score(s) on the area
		
examinations required by the State Board of
		
Education
		
(4) Verification of three years teaching experience,
		
including at least one year of teaching in grades
		
pre-K-8 for elementary, 7-12 for secondary
		
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved by
		
the State Board of Education for the training of
		
elementary or secondary principals and supervisors
South Carolina Regulation 43.

�Master of Education in Interdisciplinary
STEM Education
School of Education, 843-953-5097
The STEM Center of Excellence, 843-953-6091
Ms. Glenda P. La Rue, Director,
glarue@citadel.edu
Support Services:
Ms. Marcia Bonica, marcia.bonica@citadel.edu

The Master of Education in Interdisciplinary STEM Education
is entirely online and is designed for current educators who seek
to advance their skillset in the STEM disciplines. The goal of the
program is to create 21st century STEM educators and leaders by
facilitating a broader understanding of the interdisciplinary nature
of STEM, a deeper knowledge of discipline-specific content, and
new integrative approaches for the teaching and learning of STEM
content.
The coursework has been designed to inspire a passion in teachers
for STEM and equip them with the tools necessary to teach STEM
content in an engaging way with career and industry applications.
The MEd in Interdisciplinary STEM Education does not lead to
certification, but is instead designed to improve teacher effectiveness in STEM education. A graduate successfully completing this
degree program will be adept at creating relevant projects for use
in their classrooms and utilizing project-based instructions to more
effectively engage their students in the STEM disciplines.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree and all other undergraduate and graduate work directly
from each regionally accredited college or university.
3.	 Submission of official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or
Miller Analogies Test (MAT). Minimum acceptable raw score
of 396 on the MAT or verbal and quantitative combination
score of 290 on the GRE. Admission test must have been
taken within the last five years. See page 35 for Provisional
Status information.
4.	 Applicants are expected to have a 2.5 cumulative undergraduate grade point average.
5.	 A bachelor’s degree demonstrating appropriate preparation in
STEM.

Program Requirements
The program assumes appropriate undergraduate preparation in
STEM. The 34-credit hour MEd in Interdisciplinary STEM Education is organized into two areas - core and electives. The coursework will consist of nineteen (19) hours of core coursework and
fifteen (15) hours of electives. Students will work with academic
advisors to individualize the program based on their prior preparation and areas on interest. The curriculum is targeted for working
professionals with coursework delivered online in asynchronous
format, allowing students to progress though the program at their
own pace.
Although the program is designed for current educators, teaching
certification is not required to be admitted to the program as other
STEM professionals may complete the degree to better prepare
themselves for roles in places such as informal education centers.

Core Courses
EDUC-543 Teaching, Learning and Assessing with Technology
EDUC-544 Project Based Learning and Interdisciplinary Teaching
EDUC-545 Developing STEM Disciplinary Literacy Skills
EDUC-546 Leadership and Critical Issues in STEM Education
EDUC-547 Research and Statistics for STEM Applications
EDUC-670 Foundations in STEM I
ECUC-680 Foundations in STEM II

Elective Courses
Students will select 5 elective courses, chosen from the following
list or as approved by program faculty.
BIOL-540 Biotechnology for STEM Educators
CHEM-520 The Chemistry of Art
CHEM-521 Forensic Science
CHEM-522 Nanotechnology for STEM Educators
CSCI-555 STEM Education Through Robotics
CSCI-663 Programming for STEM Educators
EDUC-548 Multidisciplinary Experimental Design and
Implementation
MATH-618 Mathematical Technology Resources for STEM
Education
PHYS-510 Engineering Applications in STEM
The Capstone: Embedded in the coursework is a capstone. Students will prepare an online portfolio that captures evidence of
achievement. The Portfolio will consist of their developed projectbased lessons, an analysis of lesson implementation, and statistical analysis of student impact. A panel of instructors will review
student’s work and evaluate their capstone project.

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�Admission Requirements

Master of Education in Literacy
Education

1.
2.	

School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. Stephenie M. Hewett,
stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Dan Ouzts,
dan.ouzts@citadel.edu

3.
4.	

Mission Statement
Through quality field experiences and a strong theoretical
foundation, candidates who pursue this degree develop a
comprehensive knowledge of the field of literacy education. This
understanding parallels the school’s vision of creating “principled
educational leaders who are knowledgeable, reflective, and ethical
professionals.”
The Master of Education in Literacy Education is nationally
recognized by the International Reading Association.
The general goals and objectives of the program are:
1.	 A knowledge and mastery of all aspects of the literacy
process;
2.	 A knowledge of those skills necessary to select,
administer, and interpret informal and formal
assessments used to examine children’s and adolescents’
literacy strengths and weaknesses;
3.	 A knowledge of the abilities and skills which enhance
a wholesome teacher- student-parent relationship in
working with students identified as at-risk readers in
order to develop a case study;
4.	 A knowledge of those skills necessary to recognize and
accommodate for individual differences in literacy
instruction;
5.	 A knowledge of how to plan, supervise, and enhance
programs as a literacy coach;
6.	 A knowledge of and ability to demonstrate effective
literacy instructional strategies;
7.	 A knowledge of communicating information about
literacy;
8.	 A knowledge of the relationship of literacy skills to
subject-matter content areas;
9.	 A knowledge of significant research conducted in literacy
education;
10.	 A knowledge of a broad range of children’s and
adolescents’ literature and how to incorporate this
literature into the classroom; and
11. A knowledge of how to effectively support and mentor
educators and serve as a literacy leader.

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5.

	Completion of the online graduate application along
with the non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree and all other undergraduate or graduate work
directly from each regionally accredited college or
university.
Applicants are expected to have a 2.5 cumulative
undergraduate grade point average.
Submission of official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or Millers Analogy Test (MAT) score. Minimum
acceptable score is a raw score of 396 on the MAT or
a verbal and quantitative combination score of 290 on
the GRE. Admission test must have been taken within
the last five years. See page 35 for Provisional Status
information.
	 Submission of a valid South Carolina elementary or
secondary teaching certificate. Applicants must be in
good standing with the State Board of Education at the
time of acceptance.

Note: Course work taken prior to official program admission
or course work taken in other programs does not count toward
the Master of Education in Literacy Education program/degree
without written approval from the faculty advisor and the Dean.
No more than six (6) hours of approved coursework may be
transfered into the Master of Education in Literacy Education
program.

Program Requirements
The Master of Education in Literacy Education is a 36-hour
program, consisting of 2 professional core requirements and 10
literacy courses. A program of study which details the degree
requirements is completed by the student and the advisor. The
candidate for the Master of Education in Literacy Education
degree must satisfactorily complete the Praxis II, Teaching Reading.
Additionally, candidates will be required to complete a program
completion portfolio prior to graduation. Recommendation
and verification for certification are completed by the School of
Education upon graduation and a passing score on the Praxis II.
Recommendation for certification as Literacy Teacher in South
Carolina requires two years teaching experience. Recommendation
for certification as Literacy Coach in South Carolina requires
five years teaching experience. Upon completion of coursework,
a satisfactory score on the Praxis II, and the requisite years of
teaching experiences, a candidate completing the MEd in Literacy
Education is recommended for certification as both Literacy
Teacher and Literacy Coach provided the candidate already
possesses a valid teaching certificate in the state of South Carolina.

�Required Program
All courses should be taken in sequence as in the program of study.
Professional Core Requirements-6 semester hours
EDUC-536 Educational Psychology
And select one course from the following:
EDUC-512 Data Collection and Analysis
EDUC-549 Applied Measurement Techniques
Professional Educational Specialization-30 semester hours
EDUC-570 Developing Literacy Knowledge with At Risk
		
Readers
EDUC-588 Developing Literacy Skills PreK-Grade 5
EDUC-589 Methods and Materials for Developing 		
	
	
Literacy Skills
EDUC-590 Literacy Assessment and Instruction
EDUC-591 Practicum in Literacy Education
EDUC-592 Teaching Reading in the Middle and High School 		
	
Content Areas
EDUC-594 Internship in Literacy Education
EDUC-608 Literature for Children and Adolescents
EDUC-642 Coaching in Literacy Education
EDUC-643 Action Research in Literacy Coaching

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�Specialist in Educational Leadership - 	
School Superintendent
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. Kathy Brown, brownk2@citadel.edu
Dr. Kent Murray, kent.murray@citadel.edu

The Specialist in Educational Leadership (Ed.S.) Degree is an
advanced graduate degree between the Master’s and Doctoral
degrees. In accordance with South Carolina Certification
Regulations, The Citadel offers an Ed.S. major that prepares
candidates for certification at the superintendent’s level.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along
with the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of all official transcripts directly from each
regionally accredited college or university attended
(including a Master’s Degree in educational leadership or
a Master’s Degree in another educational area along with
certification in educational leadership) with minimum
3.25 grade point average.
4. Submission of office Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or
Miller Analogies Test (MAT). Minimum acceptable raw
score of 396 on the MAT or verbal and quantitative
combination score of 290 on the GRE. Admission test
must have been taken within the last five years.
	a. No Provisional Status granted.
5.	 A South Carolina State Professional Certificate with
school administrator endorsement and two years in an
administrative position equivalent to assistant principal
or higher in education.
6.	 A South Carolina Professional Teaching certificate that
is valid and three years teaching experience and two
years as a school or district administrator, post secondary
administrator, or school business administrator.	
Note: Specialist in Educational Leadership courses taken prior
to official program admission will not count toward the degree
without written approval from the School of Education.

Program Requirements
A total of 33 semester hours must be completed for the Specialist
in Educational Leadership. In addition to the general goals of
the school’s graduate program, the objectives of the Specialist in
Education degree are knowledge of school law, curricular trends,
school building trends, and program budgeting: skill in using
various techniques for goal setting and problem diagnosis in such
areas as instructional programs, staff development, and community
relations; skill in decision-making and in evaluating decisions on
the basis of subsequent information; knowledge of research in
administration, curriculum, human development and staffing;
performance behavior in a job setting; knowledge of the role of
the school in modern America and the multicultural currents
influencing the school; knowledge and skills for performing
in a political setting; and, a clear understanding and working
knowledge of Principled Educational Leaders. A student, who
applies for certification as a school district administrator, must
meet the following:
1.	 A minimum qualifying score on the state administrator’s
examination prior to entrance into the internship.
2.	 Three years teaching experience.
3.	 Program Audit showing completion of 33 credit hours:
	
a. Required courses, 27 credit hours
	
b. Two internships, EDUC 632 and EDUC 633, (9-12
internship hours per week over a six-month period), six
credit hours
Candidates for administrative internships must:
1.	 Complete 21 credit hours prior to submitting an
internship application for faculty review.
2.	 Earn a passing score on the PRAXIS, South Carolina’s
Supervision and Administration Examination.
3.	 Meet with advisor to review request for admission to an
internship.
4.	 Apply to CGC to register for an internship.
Applicants for spring administrative internships should file and
application with their advisor no later than December 1 of the
preceding semester. Applicants for fall administrative internships
should file an application with their advisor no later than August 1
of the preceding semester. Applicants for summer administrative
internships should file an application with their advisor no later
than March 1 of the preceding semester. In order to register for
internships, authorized applications must be on file in the CGC
office, along with the valid South Carolina state administrator’s
examination score.
*Proviso—Candidates filing applications and applying for 	
administrative internships after the December, March, and August
deadlines cannot be guaranteed enrollment.

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�Required Program
1.Professional Requirements – 33 semester hours
EDUC 535 Organizational Theory and Behavior
EDUC 598 Curriculum Project (Prerequisite EDUC 531/532)
EDUC 600 Professional Negotiations
EDUC 603 School Plant Seminar
EDUC 606 Superintendency and School Organization
EDUC 610 Seminar on School Improvement
EDUC 612 Seminar in School Law (Prerequisite EDUC 601)
EDUC 614 Seminar in Educational Administration
EDUC 619 Assessment of School Programs
EDUC 632 Internship in Superintendency
EDUC 633 Internship in Superintendency
Total hours = 33 (beyond the master’s degree)
	
*If EDUC 529, EDUC 531/532 or EDUC 616 were not taken in
a master’s program, the appropriate course must be taken as a
requirement of the Ed. S.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCED LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
	
(C) District Superintendent
		
(1) Master’s degree
		
(2) Valid South Carolina Teaching or Professional 		
	
Certificate at the elementary, middle or
	
	
secondary level
		
(3) Minimum of qualifying score(s) on the area
		
examination(s) required by the State Board of
		
Education
		
(4) Verification of a total of three years experience 		
	
as a pre-K-12 or post-secondary teacher and
		
two years as a school or school district
		
administrator, post secondary administrator, or
		
school business administrator
		
(5) Completion of an advanced program approved
	
	
by the State Board of Education for the
		
training of school superintendents
South Carolina Regulation 43.

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�School of Humanities
		 &amp; Social Sciences
Master of Arts:
•	English
•	History
•	Psychology: Clinical
Counseling
•	Social Science
Master of Science:
•	Leadership
Specialist in Education:
•	School Psychology

�Master of Arts in English
Department of English, 843-953-5068
Dr. James M. Hutchisson, hutchissonj@citadel.edu

Mission
The Citadel and the College of Charleston offer a joint Master
of Arts degree in English. The 36 hour program, with a thesis
option, provides advanced course work in British literature,
American literature, English language, and composition and
rhetoric. The program is designed to attract qualified holders
of the baccalaureate degree, whether recent college graduates,
English teachers, or others interested in pursuing graduate studies
in English. A Joint Program Committee, comprised of faculty
members from each institution, oversees admissions, course
scheduling, comprehensive examinations, degree certification,
and other matters related to the management of the program.
Diplomas and other official documents indicate that the program
is a joint endeavor and include the names of both institutions.

Admissions Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along
with the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university.
3. Applicants are expected to have a cumulative
undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.5 and 3.0
in the major.
4. Submission official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score.
(Applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree
in English are also required to take the GRE advanced
test in literature.) Applicants are expected to have a
composite GRE verbal and quantitative score of at least
300 and a 4 on the writing assessment section. Those
taking the MAT should have a score of at least 400. *
Admission test must have been taken within the last five
years.
5.	 Submission of at least two signed letters of
recommendation, perferably from former professors.
Each reference should be as specific as possible in
addressing the applicant’s academic ability, motivation,
and ability to complete a graduate degree.
6.	 Submission of a two-page statement about educational
goals and interest in a graduate program in English.
7.	 Submission of a writing sample that demonstrates an
ability to perform literary analysis and conduct research.
Typically this requirement can be met by submitting a
research paper prepared for an advanced undergraduate
English course.

	

*An applicant who does not meet the minimum GPA
and/or test score expectations or who does not have
sufficient undergraduate background in English may be
allowed to pursue course work as a provisional student.
Upon completing nine semester hours with a minimum
GPA of 3.25 the student will be eligible for degree-seeking
status.

Application Deadlines
The Joint Program Committee will consider completed
applications for the regular degree program on the following dates:
Fall: 	
May 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: April 1
Applications will be considered year round for non-degree
students.

Program Requirements
The Master of Arts is conferred upon those candidates who
successfully complete an approved program of study consisting of at
least 36 semester hours of graduate credit with a cumulative GPA of
3.0. Specific requirements are listed below:
Thesis Option:
•	 British Literature before 1800, 6 hours
•	 British Literature after 1800, 6 hours
•	 American Literature, 6 hours
•	 Seminar (English 700), 3 hours
•	 Electives, 12 hours
•	 Thesis and Oral Defense of Thesis, 6 hours
•	 Demonstration of competency in one foreign language
•	 Comprehensive Examination
Non-thesis Option:
Same as above, except that the thesis is omitted and the
number of elective hours is eighteen.
Notes:
•	 At least nine hours must be taken at each campus.
•	 English 700 satisfies the seminar requirement and may also
be used to satisfy a core requirement in British or American
literature, depending on the topic.
•	 Electives will normally be graduate courses in English.  
Other courses will be considered on a case-by-case basis by
the Joint Program Committee.
•	 No more than nine hours of English 698 (3), 699 (3), and
701 (6) in any combination may count toward the required
36 hours.
•	 Students may demonstrate their competency in a foreign
language by completing two years or their equivalent of
college-level study in a single foreign language with an
average grade of C or higher: or completing, with a grade
of B or higher, English 517: Old English Language. The
foreign language requirement must be met before a student
can take the comprehensive examination.

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�•	 The comprehensive examination is prepared and
administered by the Joint Program Committee and is taken
by all candidates after the completion of at least 27 hours
of coursework. Copies of all previous examinations are
available on the websites of both English departments.

Concentration in African American Literature
In 2004 an African American Literature Concentration was
added to the Master of Arts degree program. The fifteen hour (15)
concentration, with a thesis option, offers advanced course work in
African American literature, independent study courses for further
exploration into an African American literature topic, and cross
disciplinary opportunities with courses in other departments that
have a central concern with African American literature. Students
opting to add a concentration in African American literature must
meet the normal requirements for the M.A. In addition, they must
complete one of these two courses of study:
Standard Option:
•	 9 hours of African American literature (any combination
of 535, 570, 571, and 573)
•	 3 hours of study of an African American topic in another
discipline, as approved by the graduate director
•	 3 hours of study in an African American topic, such as
an independent study or internship, as approved by the
graduate director
Thesis Option:
•	 6 hours of African American literature (any combination
of 535, 570, 571, 572, and 573)
•	 3 hours of study of an African American topic in another
discipline, as approved by the graduate director
•	 6 hours of thesis on an African American topic
Notes:
•	 A student may substitute 3 hours of independent study on
an African-American topic (as approved by the graduate
director) for any 3 hours of coursework.
•	 Students taking this concentration may apply only one of
their African American literature courses to the six hour
American literature requirement of the M.A.

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Courses
ENGL-500—Old and Middle English Literature
ENGL-501—Chaucer	
   
ENGL-502—Shakespeare	
  
ENGL-503—English Drama to 1642	
ENGL-504—Poetry and Prose of the English Renaissance	
ENGL-505—Milton	
    
ENGL-506—Restoration and Eighteenth Century Drama	
ENGL-507—Poetry and Prose of the Restoration and
Eighteenth Century
ENGL-509—Romantic Literature	
  
ENGL-510—Victorian Literature	
ENGL-512—Literature of the U.S. South	
ENGL-516—Continental Literature	
ENGL-517, 518—Special Topics in Literature   
ENGL-520—A Survey of World Literature I	
ENGL-521—A Survey of World Literature II	
ENGL-522—Colonial and Revolutionary American Literature
ENGL-523—Nineteenth Century American Literature I—
Romanticism
ENGL-524—Nineteenth Century American Literature II—
Realism
ENGL-525—Eighteenth Century British Novel	
ENGL-526—Victorian Novel	
ENGL-527—British Fiction: 1900 to 1945	
ENGL-528—American Fiction: 1900 to 1945	
ENGL-529—American Fiction: 1945 to the Present	
ENGL-530—Special Topics in The Humanities	
ENGL-531—British Poetry: 1900 to Present	
ENGL-532—American Poetry: 1900 to Present	
ENGL-533—British Drama: 1900 to Present	
ENGL-534—American Drama: 1900 to Present	
ENGL-535—African American Literature	
ENGL-537— Contemporary British Fiction
ENGL-550, 551—Special Topics in Composition or Language	
ENGL-552—Adolescent Literature	
ENGL-553—Modern English Grammar	
ENGL-554—History of the English Language	
ENGL-555—Literary Criticism	
  
ENGL-556—Theory and Practice of Teaching Composition
ENGL-557—Creative Writing—Poetry	
  
ENGL-558—Technical and Professional Writing	
ENGL-559—History and Theory of Rhetoric	
ENGL-560—Film Studies	
ENGL-562—Workshop in Advanced Composition	
  
ENGL-563—Creative Writing—Fiction	
ENGL-570—Topics in African American Literary Genres	
ENGL-571—Topics in African American Literary Periods	
ENGL-572—Topics in Major African American Writers	
ENGL-573—Special Topics in African American Literature
ENGL-595—Methods and Materials for English Language Arts
ENGL-650—Literary Research	
ENGL-698—Tutorial	
ENGL-699—Independent Study	
ENGL-700—Seminar	
ENGL-701—Thesis	
ENGL-702—Internship	

�Program Committee. Upon completion of nine semester
hours, with no more than three hours in independent
study (HIST-770) and a minimum GPA of 3.25, the student
may be admitted unconditionally. The student must make
this request in writing to the Joint Program Committee.
There is no guarantee that courses taken in a non-degree
status will be credited towards a degree once a student
gains provisional or regular admission. Coursework taken
to meet admission prerequisites will not count towards
degree requirements

Master of Arts in History
Department of History, 843-953-5073
Dr. Joelle Neulander, Director
neulanderj1@citadel.edu
Mission Statement

	

The Citadel and the College of Charleston offer a joint Master of Arts
Degree in History, providing each student with advanced specialized
work in one of the following areas: United States history, European
history, and Asian/African/Latin American history. The program has
a special emphasis on the history of the American South, the South
Carolina Lowcountry, and the Atlantic World. The program serves
the needs of those interested in pursuing graduate studies in history.
Teachers who complete the program have a greater command of the
literature of a particular field. Others are prepared to do doctoral work
or pursue other advanced degrees, enter the field of public history, or
seek employment opportunities which require advanced training in
the humanities. The management of the program is vested in a Joint
Program Committee composed of representatives of the two history
departments. The directorship rotates between the two institutions.
Diplomas and other documents will indicate that the program is a
joint endeavor and will include the names of both institutions.

Admission Requirements
1.	
2.	
3.	

4.	

5.	

6.	

	

Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university.
Submission of official copy of the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) score. Applicants are expected to have
a GRE verbal score exceeding 152. Admission test must
have been taken within the last five years.
Applicants are expected to have a cumulative undergraduate
grade point average of at least 2.5 and a 3.0 in the major.
They are also expected to have 15 hours of history course
work beyond the initial survey.*
Submisssion of three signed letters of recommendation,
normally from former professors. Each reference should be
as specific as possible in analyzing the applicant’s potential
for success in the program. References should address the
student’s ability to design, conduct, and present research
without direct supervision, the ability to analyze complex
data and issues, and the ability to write effectively.
Submission of evidence of ability to conduct research and
present findings. A term paper, honors thesis, or critical
essay from a graduate or upper-level course taken in
college will suffice. The evidence of writing should reflect
the ability to conceptualize a research theme, conduct
research to support an argument, and reach a justified
conclusion. The paper should demonstrate an ability to
handle documentation of evidence.
*An applicant who fails to meet the GPA and course
history requirements may be allowed to pursue course work
as a provisional student only upon application to the Joint

Admissions Deadlines
The Admissions Committee will consider complete applications
for the program on the following dates:
	
	

Fall and Summer: March 1st
Spring: October 1st

	

Program Requirements
In consultation with an advisor, each degree candidate will develop a
plan of study which includes course work at both institutions. The plan
of study must be submitted to the Program Director upon completion
of the first six hours or the first semester of graduate work.
In addition to lectures and examinations, graduate courses demand
wide reading, thorough research, and advanced historical writing. Only
graduate students admitted to the M.A. program will be automatically
enrolled, but non-degree students and exceptional undergraduates—
upper division majors in history and related disciplines—may be
enrolled in 500-level courses. For this, however, they will need
permission from the instructor and are expected to have a minimum
GPA of 3.4 in history courses. No more than two 500-level courses
may be taken by an undergraduate. 600- and 700-level courses are for
M.A. program students exclusively. Work expected of juniors and
seniors will not be as great as that expected of the graduate students.
The qualitative expectations remain the same for all students.

Required Program
The Master of Arts in History is conferred upon those candidates who
successfully complete an approved program of study consisting of a
minimum of 33 semester hours of graduate credit with a cumulative
GPA of 3.0. The distribution of courses follows this general scheme:
	
Major concentration: 18 hours
	
Minor concentration: 6 hours
	
Historiography: 3 hours
	
Third concentration: 3 hours*
	
Electives: 3 hours**	
The program offers two tracks, according to students’ career goals.
1.	 Thesis track students must take HIST-801, HIST-802 and
successfully defend their thesis. (These courses count towards
the 18 hours in the major concentration.)
2.	 Non-thesis track students must take two research seminars,
preferably within their area of concentration, and a
comprehensive exam in their major field.	
*All students must take at least three hours in each concentration
offered by the program (US, Europe, World).
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�**In history or a related discipline in the humanities or social sciences.
Students must obtain prior approval from their campus program
director to take a non-history elective. A specific number of courses
must be distributed between both institutions.
All students are encouraged to attain proficiency in a foreign language.
There is no formal requirement for all students in the program
to demonstrate language proficiency at a certain level. However,
depending upon the program, a candidate may be required by the
advisor to demonstrate mastery of an appropriate foreign language,
indicated by the satisfactory use of source material or literature in the
relevant foreign language in seminar or research work.

Concentration in African American Studies
Students who elect this option must meet all the normal requirements
by the master’s degree. In addition, they must complete one of the two
courses of study below and all courses must meet the approval of the
graduate program director.
	

Thesis Option:
•	 6 hours in African American oriented history
•	 3 approved hours in another discipline
•	 6 hours in an African American oriented thesis

	

Non-Thesis Option:
•	 9 hours in African American oriented history
•	 3 approved hours in another discipline
•	 3 hours in African American oriented independent study or
similar (i.e., research seminar)

Three hours of independent study on an African American topic may
be included as part of the nine hours of course work.

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Courses
(Non-degree, MAT, and exceptional undergraduate students may enroll
in 500 level courses only, space permitting.)

HIST-502—Colonial America and the American Revolution to
1789	               
HIST-503—The Jeffersonian and Nationalist Period	
HIST-504—Civil War and Reconstruction	
	
HIST-506—The U.S. in the Twentieth Century            
HIST-521—The American South                          
HIST-522—South Carolina History                        
HIST-523—Afro-American History                      
HIST-532—Ancient Greece                            
HIST-533—Ancient Rome                              
HIST-535—Medieval Europe                            
HIST-537—Renaissance and Reformation                 
HIST-541—Enlightenment and French Revolution            
HIST-542—Nineteenth-Century Europe                
HIST-543—Twentieth-Century Europe                    
HIST-545—History of Modern Russia                    
HIST-551—Women in the Western World                  
HIST-562—Colonial Latin America                        
HIST-563—Modern Latin America                       
HIST-572—Precolonial Africa                          
HIST-573—Modern Africa                            
HIST-577—Modern Middle East                         
HIST-582—China to 1800                              
HIST-583—Modern China                              
HIST-586—Japan to 1800                               
HIST-587—Modern Japan                            
HIST-590—Special Topics in U.S. History	
HIST-591—Special Topics in European History	
HIST-592—Special Topics in Latin American Asian/African 	 	
History	
HIST-593—Special Topics in Peace, War, and Diplomacy	
HIST-610—Special Topics in U.S. History                
HIST-620—Special Topics in Lowcountry Studies      
HIST-630—Special Topics in Peace, War, and Diplomacy
HIST-640—Special Topics in European History            
HIST-650—Special Topics in British History               
HIST-670—Special Topics in Asian/African/ Latin American
HIST-691—Historiography                            
HIST-710—Research Seminar in U.S. History               
HIST-720—Research Seminar in Lowcountry Studies     
HIST-740—Research Seminar in European History          
HIST-760—Research Seminar in Asian/ African/
Latin American History
HIST-770—Independent Study in History                 
HIST-801-802—Master’s Thesis                  	

�Department of Psychology
Graduate Programs
The Department of Psychology offers two graduate psychology
programs, one in Clinical Counseling (M.A. only) and the other in
School Psychology (Ed.S.). The two programs share 24 credit hours.
These courses reflect the Department’s recognition that all branches
of psychology revolve around a common knowledge base with
specializations being an extension beyond that base.
The Department of Psychology espouses a philosophical perspective
of training and practice that stresses an empirical and applied
approach to addressing psychosocial problems of clients. Most
faculty members are engaged in clinical practice, research efforts,
or both. Faculty members’ activities are guided by a scientistpractitioner model, which emphasizes a scholarly approach to
applications of psychology.
The Clinical Counseling program offers graduate education at the
master’s degree level for those interested in becoming professional
counselors in community agencies, including college counseling
centers, hospitals, mental health, and social services agencies. The
program is accredited by the State Department of Education in
South Carolina and the Masters in Psychology and Counseling
Accreditation Council (MPCAC), and it is a member of the
Council of Applied Masters Programs in Psychology (CAMPP).
Students enrolled in the Clinical Counseling program work to
achieve a Master of Arts in Psychology degree by completing a total
of 54 credit hours. The program includes 30 credit hours of core
courses, 12 hours of advanced courses, 3 hours of electives, and 9
hours of field work. Field work is completed in agencies throughout
the tri-county area and involves a 150-hour practicum and 600-hour
internship. Students completing the Clinical Counseling program
meet the educational requirements for licensure as Professional
Counselors in South Carolina.
The School Psychology program is built around the model of
the data-based problem-solver at the individual, organizational,
and systems levels in schools, with an emphasis on the efficacy of
outcomes for clients served. The program involves 75-semester
hours of credit, and it leads to the Education Specialist (Ed.S.)
degree and certification as a “School Psychologist II” in South
Carolina and National Certification as a School Psychologist. The
School Psychology program is fully accredited by the National
Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Students can apply for
the award of a Master of Arts in Psychology degree after completing
39 semester hours from the School Psychology Program of Studies
and receiving the approval of the Director of the School Psychology
program and the Head of the Department of Psychology. PSYC599, Thesis, MUST be completed as part of those 39 hours. It
should be noted that students are not eligible for certification as a
school psychologist at the Masters level (i.e., this is not a terminal
degree). Information regarding both of these programs can be found
on The Citadel’s Psychology Department website at
www.citadel.edu/psychology/graduate.html.

Master of Arts in Psychology:
Clinical Counseling
Department of Psychology, 843-953-5320
Dr. William G. Johnson
will.johnson@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of the Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical
Counseling program at The Citadel is to prepare students to
become scholarly practitioners of psychosocial counseling in
community agencies, including college counseling centers,
hospitals, mental health centers, and social services agencies.
The program emphasizes the application of theories of human
development, psychopathology, and behavior change to
psychosocial problems of a diverse population of individuals
and families seeking mental health services in the community.
The program’s model blends didactic and experiential training
to facilitate students’ ability to utilize an empirical approach to
assessment, goal development, intervention, and evaluation of
services for a wide range of individuals and families experiencing
a variety of psychosocial difficulties. It is the expectation of the
program that students will be trained to be competent and ethical
professional service providers who will apply a scholarly perspective
as well as compassion and caring to their work.

Admission Requirements
Admission to the Clinical Counseling Program is based on a
competitive review of all application materials.
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree directly from each regionally accredited college or
university.
3.	 Applicants are expected to have a grade point average of
3.0 (or graduate grade point average of 3.0) and 12 credit
hours in psychology. A score of 600 on the GRE Subject
Examination in Psychology is acceptable in lieu of the credit
hour requirement;
3.	 Submission of official Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
or Millers Anology Test (MAT) score. A minimum score
of 297 (minimum of 150 on the verbal reasoning and 141
on the quantitative reasoning section) is required for the
GRE or a score of 410 or higher on the MAT. Admission
test must have been taken within the last five years.
4.	 Submission of a completed Admissions Questionnaire
5.	 Submission of two letters of recommendation.
Students requesting a transfer from another Master’s program
must provide documentation of a GRE or MAT score (copies are
acceptable) in order to complete requirements for application to
the program.

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�Application Deadline
In order to be considered for fall admission, all application
requirements must be met and materials submitted by March 15.

Program Requirements
The Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical Counseling curriculum
provides instruction in the theory and practice of counseling from
a psychological perspective. The curriculum consists of a total of 54
credit hours, including 30 credit hours of core courses, 12 hours
of advanced courses, 3 hour elective, and 9 hours of fieldwork.
Fieldwork is completed in agencies throughout the tri-county
area and involves a 150-hour practicum and 600-hour internship.
Students who successfully complete this program (and take Career
Counseling as one of their elective courses) meet the educational
requirements for professional licensure as a Professional Counselor
in South Carolina. The program addresses the development of
counseling skills in a variety of treatment modalities, including
individual, family and group. While some graduates have sought
and gained admission to doctoral programs, the program is
designed as a terminal masters degree program. The program is a
member of the Council of Applied Master’s Programs in Psychology
and is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling
Accreditation Council. Students must abide by the Ethical
Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct of the American
Psychological Association throughout their enrollment.
The M.A. degree will be conferred on students who have successfully
completed the requirements of the program with a minimum GPA
of 3.0. All students must successfully complete a comprehensive
examination after completing their ten core courses (see below) and
must complete a written and oral presentation of a case study for
a panel of faculty members as part of the internship requirement
in order to complete the program. Students must complete all
course requirements within a 5-year period from the date of initial
enrollment. No more than 8 hours of graduate credit taken as nondegree-seeking student will be applied toward program requirements.

Required Program for Clinical Counseling
Students
Core Courses
Course	
PSYC-500	
PSYC-501	
		
PSYC-507	
		
PSYC-508	
PSYC-514	
PSYC-523	
PSYC-526	
PSYC-549	
PSYC-553	
PSYC-561	

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Credit
Human Growth and Development, 3 hours
Principles of Cognitive and Behavioral Change,
3 hours
General Psychopathology: Assessment and
Differential Diagnosis, 3 hours
Counseling and Personality Theories, 3 hours
Ethics and Mental Health Law, 3 hours
Statistics and Research Design, 3 hours
Clinical Counseling: Basic, 3 hours
Foundations of Psychometrics, 3 hours
Introduction to Family Dynamics, 3 hours
Cultural Issues in Psychological Practice, 3 hours

Students completing the Clinical Counseling curriculum must
successfully complete a comprehensive examination to be permitted
to take the following Advanced Courses:

Advanced Courses
Course	
PSYC-611	
		
PSYC-629	

Credit
Clinical and Professional Issues in Counseling,
3 hours
Practicum: Clinical Counseling, 3 hours

PSYC-643	
		
PSYC-644	
PSYC-645	
PSYC-651	
PSYC-652	

Contemporary Psychological Assessment and ..
Psychotherapy, 3 hours
Clinical Counseling: Advanced, 3 hours
Clinical Counseling: Group, 3 hours
Internship I, 3 hours
Internship II, 3 hours

Electives:
PSYC-555	
		
PSYC-557	
		
PSYC-602	
		
PSYC-603	
		
PHED-511	
EDUC-550	
		

Special Topics: Alcohol and Substance
Abuse Counseling, 3 hours
Counseling &amp; Psychotherapy for Couples,
3 hours
Social and Biological Basis of Child and
Adolescent Behavior, 3 hours
Affective and Cognitive Interventions:
Child/Adolescent, 3 hours
Special Topics: Sports Psychology, 3 hours
Career Counseling, 3 hours (Required for
.
Licensed Professional Counselor)

Field Placement Requirements
Clinical Counseling students complete one 150-hour practicum
and one 600-hour internship providing clinical services in a
community agency subsequent to successful completion of PSYC643 and PSYC-645. Field placement opportunities are available
in many agencies within the tri-county area and are listed on the
website. Field placement sites may require a background check
prior to beginning training.
Students who have completed graduate work elsewhere but who
desire admission to one of the Clinical Counseling practicum/
internships for licensure or professional development reasons must
receive formal approval by the Clinical Counseling Committee.
Additionally, such students will be required to take the following
four courses at The Citadel prior to admission to practicum:
	
PSYC-508	 Counseling and Personality Theories
	
PSYC-643	 Contemporary Psychological Assessment and 		
		 	
Psychotherapy
	
PSYC-644	 Clinical Counseling: Advanced
	
PSYC-645	 Clinical Counseling: Group
	
The Citadel has adopted this policy because of its ethical
responsibilities to practicum agencies, the clients of the agencies,
and to the students. Without this background of experience with
students, The Citadel is not in a viable position to attest to the
student’s readiness for the practicum/internship placement.

�Specialist in Education in School
Psychology
Department of Psychology, 843-953-5320
Dr. Timothy A. Hanchon
tim.hanchon@citadel.edu

Mission Statement
The mission of the Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) program in
School Psychology is to prepare students to become scientistpractitioners. This model sees the school psychologist as a databased problem solver at the individual, the group, and the systems
level. The concept includes the interaction of the student in the
classroom, the school system, the family and the community.
The Ed.S. degree emphasizes application of psychological
principles, knowledge, and skills in relating to the process and
problems of education. The program is approved by the South
Carolina Department of Education, and graduates are eligible for
certification at the School Psychologist II level in South Carolina.
The program is also approved by the National Association of School
Psychologists (NASP, 2003).

Admission Requirements
Admission to the School Psychology Program is based on a
competitive review of application materials.
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university.
3.	 Minimum requirements for consideration include an overall
undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (or graduate grade
point average of 3.0)
4.	 Submission of official Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
or Miller Analogies Tes (MAT) score. Minimum score of
at least 297 (minimum of 150 on the verbal reasoning and
141 on the quantitative reasoning section) is required on
the GRE and a score of at least 410 on The Miller Analogies
Test (MAT). Admission test must have been taken within
the last five years.
5.	 Submission of a completed Admissions Questionnaire
6.	 Submission of two letters of recommendation

Application Deadline
All application requirements must be completed and materials
submitted to The Citadel Graduate College by March 15 to be
considered for fall admission in the School Psychology program.

Program Requirements
The Ed.S. degree in School Psychology consists of 75 semester
hours with 4 interacting components:
1. Core knowledge courses focusing on psychological foundations
with emphasis on the role, functions, and scope of the profession of
school psychology (27 hours).
		
a.	PSYC-500: Human Growth and Development
		
b.	PSYC-501: Principles of Behavior and Cognitive 		
			Change
		
c. 	PSYC-507: General Psychopathology:Assessment &amp; 		
	
		 Differential Diagnosis
		
d.	PSYC-508: Counseling and Personality Theories
		
e.	PSYC-512: Ethics, Roles, &amp; Law
		
f. PSYC-523: Statistics &amp; Research Design
		
g.	PSYC-525: Basic Counseling Techniques
		
h.	PSYC-549: Foundations of Psychometrics
		
j.	 PSYC-561: Cultural Issues in Psychological Practice
2. Advanced knowledge and skills courses which emphasize the
knowledge and skills more specific to educational settings (33 hours).
		
a.	 PSYC-502: Psychological &amp; Educational 			
			 Exceptionalities:Child/Adolescent
		
b.	 PSYC-503: Objective Assessment
		
c.	 PSYC-504: Special Techniques in Assessment
		
d.	 PSYC-505: Personality, Social, &amp; Emotional
			 Assessment
		
e.	 PSYC-602: Social &amp; Biological Basis of Child 		
			 &amp;Adolescent Behavior
		
f.	 PSYC-605: Systems Theory &amp; Consultation:
			 Prevention and Intervention*
		
g.	 PSYC-606: Educational Interventions*
		
h. PSYC-607: Behavioral and Emotional Interventions*
		
i.	 PSYC-612: Reading Assessment and Interventions
		
j.	 PSYC-620: Contemporary Issues in School Psychology
		
k. PSYC-642: Advanced Counseling Techniques for 		
			 School Psychologists
*Course taught in conjunction with Practicum in Consultation.
Students are required to complete a consultation project in the
public schools.
3. Courses critical to functioning as a data-based problem-solver
which provide supervised, hands-on training in assessment and
intervention skills within school settings (12 hours).
Prerequisite: Students can not begin this block of courses until
they have officially been admitted into the School Psychology
Program and completed all prerequisites.
		 a.	 PSYC-615: Practicum in School Psychology I
		
b.	 PSYC-616: Practicum in School Psychology II
		
c.	 PSYC-617: Consultation &amp; Intervention Practicum I
		
d.	 PSYC-618: Consultation &amp; Intervention Practicum II
		
e. 	PSYC-621: Internship in School Psychology I
		
f.	 PSYC-622: Internship in School Psychology II
*NOTE: PSYC 615/617 &amp; 616/618 are co-requisites
	
4. Experience as a scientist practitioner in gathering and analyzing
data (3 hours).
		
a. 	PSYC-599: Thesis (must be completed prior to award 	
			 of the M.A.)
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�Students in the School Psychology program who successfully complete
the 75 semester hours and other Program requirements (see Handbook
of School Psychology) are awarded the Ed.S. degree. Students must
complete all course requirements within a 5-year period from the date
of initial enrollment. Internship requirements must be completed
within 2 years of the completion of course work or 7 years from date
of initial enrollment. Students may apply for a Master of Arts in
Psychology degree after completion of 39 semester hours from the
School Psychology Program of Studies, 3 of which must be the thesis.
No more than 8 hours of graduate credit taken as non-degree-seeking
student will be applied toward program requirements.

Field-Based Placement Requirements
School Psychology students must complete all course work before
placement in an internship setting (including thesis). Students
will be required to spend a minimum of 1200 clock hours in a
supervised internship and complete these hours within 2 years.
To meet South Carolina requirements, students who plan to
complete an internship must apply through the South Carolina
Department of Education (SCDOE) for an internship certificate.
Further, to meet these requirements, internship candidates must
submit an Application for Internship, Teacher Certification
Application, SCDOE required fees, a copy of their social security
card, and fingerprints for FBI/SLED background check to the
Internship Coordinator of School Psychology for submission to the
South Carolina Office of Educator Certification.
Other field-based experiences may require a criminal background
check prior to field placement.

Program Sequence
PSYC-503, 504, 505, and 615/616 must be taken in prescribed
sequence, with each course building on the preceding one
incrementally. The intervention courses (PSYC-605, 606, 607,
617/618 and 642) must be taken concurrently with PSYC-615/616
(Practicum in School Psychology I/II) to allow for further practical
experience with intervention skills within the schools. Please note
that ALL full-time school psychology students must be enrolled
in PSYC 503 during their first Fall semester in order to avoid an
extension of their course work by one year.

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Attendance Policy
The Catalog of The Citadel Graduate College delineates a
general policy regarding class attendance. Students are expected
to be familiar with this general attendance policy. Unless stated
differently in course syllabi, this general policy is in effect and
course instructors can fail a student who misses more than 20% of
classes.
The graduate program in School Psychology is, by its nature, an
applied practitioner program leading to anticipated passing scores on
the PRAXIS II and certification as a practicing School Psychologist in
South Carolina. A number of the courses are designed to facilitate
the acquisition of hands-on experiences with various diagnostic,
evaluation, and intervention techniques where skill acquisition is
based on instructor demonstrations and modeling, guided individual
and group practice and participation by the student, role playing,
and group activities, such as simulations, that build the necessary
foundations for the acquisition of the basic skills necessary to the
practice of the profession of School Psychology. In these courses,
a strict absence policy has been adopted to ensure that learning
experiences are not compromised. Specifically, those courses that
fall under this absence policy are as follows: PSYC-503, PSYC-504,
PSYC-505, PSYC-512, PSYC-615/616, PSYC-617/618, PSYC-605,
PSYC-606, PSYC-621, PSYC-622 and PSYC-642. Students enrolled
in these classes are advised to consult their syllabus and instructor
for more specific details

�Master of Arts in Social Science
Department of Political Science, 843-953-5069
Dr. Terry Mays, terry.mays@citadel.edu

Mission Statement
The degree is designed to allow students to advance their knowledge
of the social sciences through an interdisciplinary study of political
science, criminal justice, sociology, anthropology, psychology,
leadership, and related disciplines.
This program offers students the opportunity to acquire a broad
interdisciplinary background in the social sciences and includes
a familiarization with the perspectives, processes, and methods
used in the study of social phenomena. Designed for students and
professionals from all walks of life, the program allows one to tailor
the emphasis of the course of study to fit a variety of individual and
career interests.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along
with the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university.
3.	 Submission of official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score. The
minimum score for the GRE is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 290. The minimum score for the MAT
is a score of 396.* Admission test must have been taken
within the last five years.
		

*Students who fail to meet the minimum score
requirement may be provisionally accepted into the
M.A. degree program provided all other admission
requirements have been met. Students who score between
283-289 on the GRE or 380-395 on the MAT may apply
for provisional status. Upon completion of the first eight
hours of degree coursework, with a minimum GPA of
3.50, the student is considered fully admitted. Admission
tests must be current within five (5) years of application
and official score sent directly to the CGC office at the
request of the student.

Required Program
The Master of Arts in Social Science (MASS) is a 36 credit hour
program consisting of the following requirements:
1.	 Required Core (6 hours)
		 PSCI-500/ CRMJ-500 Seminar in Social Science
		 PSCI-501/ CRMJ-501 Research Methods in Social
Science
		 *NOTE: these 6 hours must be included in the first 12
hours taken in the program.
2.	 Cluster A: Foundation Courses (15 hours)
		 Students should select five courses from any political
science, criminal justice, sociology, or anthropology
courses the School of Humanities and Social Science
offers.
3.	 Cluster B: Electives (15 hours)
		 Students should select five courses from those listed in
this cluster, three of which must be Psychology graduate
courses (9 hours). Options for the other two electives are
listed below.

List of Courses (Cluster A)
PSCI-500/CRMJ-500 Seminar in Social Science
PSCI-501/CRMJ-501 Research Methods in Social Science		
PSCI-502 The American Federal System		
PSCI-503 The Politics of American Democracy: Political Behavior,
Interest Groups, and Political Parties
PSCI-506 Legislative Process		
PSCI-507 American Presidency		
PSCI-509 Urban Politics		
PSCI-510 Topics in Political Science		
PSCI-521 Advanced Placement: American Government		
PSCI-555 Topics in Political Science Leadership Application
PSCI-561 Law and Legal Process		
PSCI-562 East Asian Affairs
PSCI-563 South Asian Affairs
PSCI-564 U.S. Foreign Relations
PSCI-565 International Politics
PSCI-566 International Political Economy
PSCI-567 Global Democracy
PSCI-569/CRMJ-569 National Security Policy		
PSCI-570 The Civil Rights Movement		
PSCI-592 Political Theory		
PSCI-662 Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties	

CRMJ-510 Topics in Criminal Justice		
CRMJ-515/PSCI-515 Topics in Homeland Security		
CRMJ-555/PSCI-555 Leadership Application Course in Criminal
Justice
CRMJ-560 Homeland Security and Criminal Justice
Administration		
CRMJ-561 Drugs and Crime
CRMJ-562 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems 		
CRMJ-563 Criminal Evidence		

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�CRMJ-564 Juvenile Justice 		
CRMJ-565 Corrections	
	
MASS with Simultaneous Graduate Certificates in
CRMJ-567 Homeland Security		
Leadership And/or Homeland Security
CRMJ-568/PSCI 568 International and Domestic
Students accepted for the MASS degree program may
Terrorism		
simultaneously enroll in the Graduate Certificate in Leadership
CRMJ-572 Ethics and Integrity in Homeland Security 		
and/or the Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security programs.
Each certificate involves a separate application and acceptance.
SOCI-501 Social Determinants of Modern Life 		
Students dual enrolled in the MASS degree and Graduate
Certificate in Leadership may apply the five required courses for
ANTH-501 Physical and Cultural Adaptations
the certificate as the Cluster B of the MASS degree. Students
dual enrolled in the MASS degree and Graduate Certificate in
List of Courses (Cluster B)
Homeland Security may apply the five required courses for the
PSYC-500 Human Growth and Development
certificate as the Cluster A of the MASS degree. Students dual
PSYC-501 Principles of Cognitive &amp; Behavioral Change
enrolled in the MASS degree and Graduate Certificate in
		
*With Instructor Permission Only
Homeland Security and Graduate Certificate in Leadership may
PSYC-507 General Psychopathology
apply the five required courses for the former certificate as the
		
*With Instructor Permission Only
Cluster A of the MASS degree and the five required courses for
PSYC-508 Counseling and Personality Theories
the latter certificate as the Cluster B. If a student is dual enrolled
		
*With Instructor Permission Only
for the MASS degree and a Graduate level certificate and then
PSYC-553 Introduction to Family Dynamics
opts to drop out of the certificate program, the Cluster
PSYC-555 Special Topics in Psychology
requirement(s) revert to that of stand-alone MASS degree
		
*With Instructor Permission Only
program. See Graduate Certificate in Leadership Graduate
PSYC-561 Cultural Issues in Psychological Practice
Certificate in Homeland Security for details.
		
*With Instructor Permission Only
PSYC-570 Social and Cognitive Foundations of 	
Interpersonal Behavior
BADM-704 Foundations of Economics
BADM-713 Communication for Leadership
EDUC-500 Foundations of American Education
EDUC-561 Counseling Diverse Populations
EDUC-600 Professional Negotiations
ENGL-512 Southern Literature
ENGL-516 Continental Literature
ENGL-520 Survey of World Literature I
ENGL-521 Survey of World Literature II
ENGL-530 Special Topics in the Humanities
ENGL-535 African-American Literature
ENGL-558 Technical and Professional Writing
ENGL-570 Topics in African-American Literary Genres
ENGL-571 Topics in African-American Literary Periods
ENGL-572 Topics in Major African-American Writers
ENGL-573 Special Topics in African-American Literature
GEOG-511 World Geography
Any 500 level History course EXCEPT:
HIST-560	 History of Non-Western World (MAT only)
HIST-594	 Historiography for Social Science Teachers
(MAT only)
HESS-502 Drug and Substance Abuse
HESS-503 Human Sexuality
HESS-504 Public Health
Total: Thirty six (36) hours.
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�Master of Science in Leadership
Department of Leadership Studies, 843-801-5042
Dr. Mick Fekula, Department Head,
mick.fekula@citadel.edu

Mission Statement
The mission of The Citadel’s Master of Science in Leadership program
is to enhance the ability of students from any academic background
and level of professional experience to perform effectively as principled
leaders in their present or future leadership roles. The program utilizes
a holistic approach achieved through interdisciplinary and integrated
courses to engage students in comprehensive learning about leadership
in applied contexts. Designed for those seeking initial leadership
positions or career progression in one’s current employment, the
curriculum allows students to tailor the focus of their study toward
individual and career interests.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest degree earned from a regionally accredited college or university.
3.	 Submission of official Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score. The minimum for
the GRE is a verbal and quantitative combination of 290.
The minimum for the MAT is a score of 396.* Admission test
must have been taken within the last five years.
4.	 Completed program of study with advisor.

Required Program
The Master of Science in Leadership is a 36 credit-hour program
consisting of the following requirements:
1. Research Methods (6 hours)
PSCI-500 Seminar in Social Science
PSCI-501 Research Methods in Social Science
2. Human Behavior (6 hours)
PSYC-500 Human Growth and Development
PSYC-570 Social and Cognitive Foundations of Interpersonal
Behavior
3. Leadership (24 hours)
BADM-713 Communication for Leadership
BADM-722 Leadership in Organizations: Principles and Practices
LDRS-710 Ethics, Values and Principled Leadership
LDRS-711 Leading Change: Organization Development and Transformation
LDRS-712 Leading Teams: Coaching, Culture, Diversity, and
Globalization
LDRS-713 Leadership Self-Appraisal, Development and Critical
Thinking
LDRS-714 Strategic Leadership, Vision, Mission and Contemporary Issues
LDRS-715 Leadership Capstone Project
Total: Thirty-six (36) hours.
Students accepted into the Master of Science in Leadership
program will be automatically enrolled into the Graduate
Certificate in Leadership

*Students who fail to meet the minimum score requirement
may be provisionally accepted into the M.S. degree program
provided all other admission requirements have been met.
Students who score between 283-289 on the GRE or 380-395
on the MAT may apply for provisional status. Upon completion
of the first eight hours of degree coursework, with a minimum
GPA of 3.50, the student is considered fully admitted. Admission tests must be current within five (5) years of application
and official score sent directly to the CGC office at the request
of the student.

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�		School of Science &amp;
					Mathematics
Master of Arts:
•	Biology
•	Sport Management
Master of Arts in
Education:
•	Mathematics
Master of Science:
•	Computer Science
•	Health, Exercise, &amp;
Sport Science
	

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�Master of Arts in Biology
Department of Biology, 843-953-5203
Dr. John Weinstein,
john.weinstein@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The Master of Arts in Biology degree is designed to advance
the knowledge of students in a variety of biological disciplines.
The purpose of this degree is to offer certified secondary school
teachers, business people and other professionals the opportunity
to advance their knowledge in the rapidly expanding discipline of
biology. For teachers, the degree enhances their ability to teach a
variety of courses within the discipline. For other professionals,
the program allows individuals to construct a program for
professional advancement in their field.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along
with the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university.
3.	 Submission of official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score.
Minimum acceptable score for the GRE is a verbal and
quantitative combination of 290. The minimum for the
MAT is a raw score of 396.* Admission test must have
been taken within the last five years.

Courses
BIOL-502—Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIOL-505—Biometry
BIOL-506—Ecology                             	
BIOL-508—Genetics	
BIOL-509—Marine Biology	
BIOL-510—Vertebrate Natural History               
BIOL-512—Descriptive Histology	
BIOL-518—Ornithology                             	
BIOL-519—Economic Botany                         	
BIOL-526—Freshwater Biology	
BIOL-532—Developmental Biology	
BIOL-601—Evolution of Animals	
BIOL-602—Morphological Survey of the Plant Kingdom	
BIOL-603—General Physiology	
BIOL-604—Marine Invertebrates	
BIOL-605—Laboratory Methods in Biology	
BIOL-606—Field Methods in Biology	
BIOL-607—Microbiology	
BIOL-609—Seminar in Environmental Studies	
BIOL-610—Special Topics in Biology
BIOL-611—Graduate Research
BIOL-612—Cell and Molecular Biology	
BIOL-621—Aquatic Toxicology	
BIOL-624—Molecular Genetics and Recombinant DNA:
BIOL-625—Tropical Rainforest and Reef Ecology
BIOL-631—Environmental Physiology

*Students who score between 283 and 289 on the
GRE or between 380 and 395 on the MAT may be
provisionally accepted into the MA degree program
provided all other admission requirements have been
met. A student with provisional status who completes
the first eight hours of degree coursework with a 3.50
GPA will be classified as regular-degree seeking status.
Students who score 282 or below on the GRE or 379 or
below on the MAT will not be admitted.

Program Requirements
The Master of Arts in Biology program requires a minimum of
eight graduate level courses totaling at least 32 credit hours. At
least 20 credit hours must be in biology courses chosen from the
list below. With the approval of the graduate advisor, students in
the M.A. in Biology program may apply up to 12 credit hours in
allied areas toward their graduation requirements. These allied
areas may include, but are not limited to, education, chemistry,
geology, psychology, and physics. Students admitted to the
program are not required to have an undergraduate major in
biology, however it is assumed that students have had at least eight
hours in college level biology courses. Prospective students who do
not have the recommended eight hours in undergraduate biology
must confer with the department head or graduate advisor prior to
beginning the program. All students must meet with the graduate
advisor prior to beginning their course of study.
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�Master of Arts in Education in
Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
and Computer Science
Dr. Mei Chen, Department Head,
843-953-7882, chenm@citadel.edu
Dr. Isaac S. Metts, Jr., Program Director
843-953-5042, spike.metts@citadel.edu
Col. Stephen D. Cotter, Associate Program
Director, 843-953-5035, steve.cotter@citadel.edu
Graduate courses in Mathematics are also offered in support of
other degree programs, primarily the Master of Arts in Teaching
(MAT) with a concentration in the field of Mathematics.

Mission
The purpose of the M.A.E. in Mathematics is to enhance the
mathematical knowledge and teaching techniques of middle and
secondary mathematics teachers. The program is intended for individuals who currently hold a teaching certificate, but a certificate is
not required. Courses associated with this program do not require
that the participant have an undergraduate major in mathematics. However, the mathematics background and maturity must
include at least twelve hours of mathematics at the undergraduate
level, with at least 8 semester credit hours in calculus. Participants
whose preparation may not be adequate should confer with the
department head or the program director.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree and all other undergraduate or graduate work directly
from each regionally accredited college or university.
3.	 Applicants are expected to have a cumulative undergraduate
GPA of 2.5 or higher.*
4.	 Submission of official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the
Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score. The minimum combined
score for the GRE on the verbal and quantitative sections of
the general test is 290. The minimum score for the MAT is
a raw score of 396.** Admission test must have been taken
within the last five years.
5.	 Completion of a minimum of 12 hours of undergraduate
mathematics that includes at least 8 semester credit hours in
calculus.
*Applicants with less than a 2.5 GPA may appeal to the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, and their application
will be reviewed by the Program Director and the Department
Head. The department recommendation will be forwarded to the
Dean of Science and Mathematics for final action.
**Students who score between 283-289 on the GRE or 380-395
on the MAT may apply for provisional status. Under provisional
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status, students may enroll for only one semester of 6 hours. If the
student maintains a 3.50 GPA under provisional status, they will
be considered for degree seeking status the following semester. Students who score 379 or below on the MAT or 282 or below on the
GRE will not be admitted. Admission test must be current within
five (5) years of application.

Degree Requirements
The minimum number of hours required is 33 semester hours,
of which at least 21 must be mathematics courses and 9 must be
education courses. The other three hours can be either
mathematics or education.
Required Mathematics Courses:
	
MATH-518 Technology in Mathematics Classrooms (3)
	
MATH-542 Probability and Statistics (3)
	
MATH-553 Calculus from an Advanced Standpoint (3)
	
Electives	
Four or five courses* (12-15 semester
		
hours)
	
*MATH-501, 509, 517, and 541 are excluded as electives. 		
	
CSCI-562 and CSCI-563 may be counted.
Required Education Courses (one course from each of the following
areas):
a. Humanistic Orientation (one course) (3)
	
EDUC-500 Foundations of American Education
	
EDUC-522 Critical Education Issues in Multicultural Society
b. Behavioral Science Foundation (one course) (3)
	
EDUC-536 Educational Psychology
c. Research (3)
	
EDUC-512 Data Collection and Analysis

�Master of Science in Computer Science
Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Dr. Mei Chen, Department Head,
843-953-5048, mei.chen@citadel.edu
Dr. Shankar Banik, Program Director,
843-953-5039, shankar.banik@citadel.edu
Mission
The Master of Science in Computer Science is designed to offer
professionals an opportunity to attain an advanced degree in the
computer science field while upgrading their skills and knowledge.
The computer science program is a joint program with the College
of Charleston.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree and all other undergraduate or graduate work
directly from each regionally accredited college and
university.
3.	 Applicants are expected to have an undergraduate grade
point average of at least 3.0.
4.	 Submission of official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) score. Minimum combined score of 300 on
the verbal and quantitative sections of the general test
(minimum of 1000 under the old grading system) and
a minimum score of 4.0 on the writing assessment is
required. Admission test must have been taken within the
last five years.
5. 	 Approval from the Program Director or Department
Head before registering for any graduate Computer
Science (CSCI) courses.
6.	 Competency, demonstrated through coursework,
approved work experience, or a program administrated
competency exam, in the areas of basic Computer
Architecture, Object-oriented Programming, Discrete
Mathematics, and Data Structures.	

Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Computer Science degree is conferred
upon those candidates who successfully complete an approved
program of study consisting of a minimum of 33 semester hours of
graduate credit (of which no more than nine may be transfer credit)
with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. All degree candidates must:
1. Complete the following four core courses for a total of 12 hours.
CSCI-601 Data Modeling and Database Design
CSCI-602 Foundations of Software Engineering
CSCI-603 Object-Oriented Design Patterns
CSCI-604 Distributed Computer Systems Architecture
2. Declare an area of specialization from among Computer 		
Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Software 	
	
Engineering, and complete four courses in that area (12 credit 		
hours).

•	 Degree candidates in the Computer Science specialization
must complete four courses from the courses numbered
612, 614, 616, 618, 638, 674, or 690 when approved by
the department head or program director. three of the
four courses must be from the courses numbered 612,
614, 616, or 618.
	
CSCI-612 Advanced Computer Organization
	
CSCI-614 Advanced Operating Systems
	
CSCI-616 Automata
	
CSCI-618 Programming Languages
	
CSCI-638 Advanced Topics in Database Systems
	
CSCI-674 Introduction to Computer Graphics
•	 Degree candidates in the Cybersecurity specialization
must complete the following four courses: 614, 631, 632,
and 641.
	
CSCI-614 Advance Operating Systems
	
CSCI-631 Privacy and Security Issues
	
CSCI-632 Data Communications and Networking
	
CSCI-641 Advanced Cybersecurity
•	 Degree candidates in the Information Systems
specialization must complete four courses from the
courses numbered 631, 632, 634, 636, 638, 659, 672, or
690 when approved by the department head or program
director. Two of the courses must be 631 and 632.
	
CSCI-631 Privacy and Security Issues
	
CSCI-632 Data Communications and Networking
	
CSCI-634 Project Change and Management
	
CSCI-636 Information Technology Policy, Strategy, and 		
	Governance
	
CSCI-638 Advanced Topics in Database Systems
	
CSCI-659 Service-Oriented Computing
	
CSCI-672 Human-Computer Interaction
•	 Degree candidates in the Software Engineering
specialization must complete four courses from the
courses numbered 634, 654, 656, 657, 658, 659, 672, or
690 when approved by the department head or program
director. One of thses courses must be 656 and another
of the courses must be chosen from 654 and 658.
	
CSCI-634 Project Change and Management
	
CSCI-654 Software Requirements Analysis and 			
	Specifications
	
CSCI-656 Software Systems Design and Implementation
	
CSCI-657 Embedded Systems Design
	
CSCI-658 Software Testing and Maintenance
	
CSCI-659 Service-Oriented Computing
	
CSCI-672 Human-Computer Interaction
3. Complete one of the following three options (9 hours).
•	 CSCI-699 Research thesis (6 hours) plus one elective.
•	 CSCI-698 Project Thesis (3 hours) plus two electives.
•	 Three electives (9 hours).
ENGR 650, Overview of Technical Project Management, may be
substituted for CSCI 634 in satisfying degree requirements for the
M.S. in Computer Science.
	

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�Department of Health, Exercise,
&amp; Sport Science
Mission Statement
The goals of the M.S. in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science and
M.A. in Sport Management are to provide an exemplary educational
environment and experiences leading to advanced skills, knowledge,
and attitudes within domains of human movement; healthful
living; individual growth and development; application of physical,
biological, and behavioral sciences to the teaching and learning
processes; and management and administration of sport, exercise,
and recreation programs.
These programs provide scholarly approaches to the study of
professions in health science, exercise science, sport science, human
performance, and administration, marketing, and promotions of sport
and related organizations. These advanced degree programs prepare
graduates for leadership positions including those within the sport
and recreation industry; college and university sports, intramurals,
recreation, and sports club programs; resort programming; wellness
and fitness industries; human preformance laboratories; health and
physical performance organizations; and health, sport and athletic
administration.

Master of Science in Health, Exercise, &amp;
Sport Science
Dr. Dena P. Garner, Program Director,
843-953-6323, dena.garner@citadel.edu

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university.
3.	 Submission of official Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.* Admission
test must have been taken within the last five years.
4.	 Submission of three signed letters of recommendation.
These may be from faculty members of the applicant’s
undergraduate institution and/or from associates in
business, government, education, or military service.
5.	 Submission of a resume detailing previous work
experiences.

	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	

*Minimum acceptable score for the MAT is 396.
Minimal acceptable GRE score is a combined verbal
and quantitative score of 290. Applicants who score
between 380-395 on the MAT or between 283-289 on the
GRE may apply for provisional status provided all other
requirements have been met. A student with provisional
status who completes 6 graduate semester hours in one
semester and maintains a 3.5 grade point ratio will be
classified as a regular degree-seeking student.

Program Requirements
The program consists of thirty-nine (39) or forty-two (42) semester
credit hours depending on course selection. Either twenty-one (21) or
twenty-four (24) hours are derived from seven (7) or eight (8) required
core courses. The balance of hours (18) may be taken from approved
health, exercise, and sport science electives and a maximum of three
(3) hours of free electives. Within the broad scope of courses offered,
each program of study is individually structured to accommodate
needs and interests of the student while assuring mastery of the
disciplines of health science, exercise science, and sport science. Each
student enrolled in this program is expected to integrate components
of research, apply contemporary technological and/or computer
expertise, and practice effective oral and written communications
skills through each phase of the program.
During the last semester of program work, each student is required
to take a written and oral exit competency examination. Questions
for the written phase are drawn from coursework completed by each
student in the Department of Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science.
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�After the written exam is evaluated, each student will undergo an
oral investigation consisting of questions selected by members of
the departmental faculty. Any student who does not satisfactorily
complete the exit competency examination may be required to take
additional courses or accomplish individualized study to strengthen
identified areas.

Core Requirements
Depending upon program emphasis, seven (7) or eight (8) courses
within the curriculum are designated “Core Courses” are required
for each student:
HESS-501	Nutrition
HESS-505	
Motor Development and Motor Learning
HESS-506	
Applied Exercise Physiology
HESS-510	
Biomechanics of Sport Techniques
HESS-540	
Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing 	
		
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I
HESS-560 	
Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
		
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
		
II
HESS-507	
Special Problems in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport 	
		
Science *
	(OR)
HESS-542	
Practicum in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science *
	(OR)
HESS-598	
Thesis I in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science (3) *
HESS-599	
Thesis II in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science (3) *
	
* HESS-540 is a prerequisite or co-requisite for this course

Approved Electives
Each student is required to choose a minimum of six (6) courses (18
hours) from the following list of approved elective courses.
HESS-502	
Drug &amp; Substance Abuse
HESS-503	
Human Sexuality
HESS-504	
Public Health
HESS-508	Epidemiology
HESS-509	
Preventive and Rehabilitative Aspects of
		
Physical Activity
HESS-511	
Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport 	
		
Science (Exercise Science)
HESS-512	
Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport 	
		
Science (Sports Management)
HESS-513	
Sport Facility &amp; Event Management
HESS-518	
Sport Marketing
HESS-520	
Special Topics in Sport Management
HESS-521	
The Art of Selling in Sport
HESS-523	
Administration and Leadership of Exercise
and Sport Organizations
HESS-530	
Practicum in Sport Management
HESS-534	
Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in 	
		
Sport &amp; Physical Activity
HESS-538	
Internship in Sport Management (6 hours)
HESS-539	
Sport Public Relations &amp; Promotions

HESS-541	
		
HESS-543	
HESS-544	
HESS-545	
		
HESS-546	
HESS-547	
		
HESS-548	
HESS-549	
HESS-552	
HESS-553	
HESS-558	
HESS-560	
		
		
HESS-554	
HESS-555	
HESS-556	
HESS-557	

Current and Future Trends in Health, Exercise, 	
&amp; Sport Science
Consumer Health
Exercise Testing &amp; Assessment
Nutrition for Exercise, Sport, and Physical 	
Activity
Environmental Physiology
Techniques of Conditioning for Sport and 	
Physical Fitness
Psychology of Sport &amp; Motivation
Sociological and Cultural Aspects of Sport
Fundraising for Sport Organizations
Sport Communications
Advertising in Sport
Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing 	
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp;
Sport Science II * **
Analysis of Sport Skills and Techniques
Legal Aspects of Sport
Sport Finance
Economics of Sport

* HESS-540 is a prerequisite or co-requisite for this course
** This course or an equivalent course may be required if a student
chooses the thesis option
•	 Opportunities exist for development of specialized programs
of study emphasizing Health Science, Exercise Science, or
Sport Science.
•	 Common threads of effective written and oral communication
skills, research methodology, applied contemporary
technology and computer expertise, collaboration and
cooperation with other disciplines, and reflective learning
will be incorporated within each course in the Master of
Science curriculum.
Total program hours: 39 OR 42
(21/24 core hours + 18 elective)

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�Master of Arts in Sport Management
Dr. Harry Davakos, Program Director,
843-953-5060, harry.davakos@citadel.edu

Admission Requirements
1.	 Contact the Director of Graduate Studies for the
	 Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science.
2. Completion of the online graduate application along with
	 the non-refundable application fee.
3.	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
	 degree directly from a regionally accredited college or
	university.
4.	 Submission of official Miller Analogies Test
	 (MAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score.
	 Minimum acceptable score for the MAT is 396.
	 Minimal acceptable GRE score is a combined verbal
	 and quantitative score of 290.* Admisison test must have
	 been taken within the last five years.
5.	 Submission of three signed letters of recommendation
These may be from faculty members of the
	 applicant’s undergraduate institution and/or from
	 associates in business, government, education, or military
	service.
6.	 Submission of a resume detailing previous work
experiences.
*Applicants who score between 380-395 on the MAT or
between 283-289 on the GRE may apply for provisional
status provided all other requirements have been met. A
student with provisional status who completes 6 graduate
semester hours in one semester and maintains a 3.5 grade
point ratio will be classified as a regular degree-seeking
student.
Students accepted to the Master of Arts Sport Management
program will automatically be enrolled in the Graduate Certificate
in Sport Management. See certificate section of the catalog for
more information.

Program Requirements
The program consists of thirty-nine (39) semester credit hours. Twenty
four (24) hours are derived from seven (7) required core courses. The
balance of hours (15) may be taken from approved health, exercise,
and sport science electives and a maximum of three (3) hours of free
electives. Within the broad scope of courses offered, each program of
study is individually structured to accommodate needs and interests
of the student while assuring mastery of the discipline of sport
management. Each student enrolled in this program is expected to
integrate components of research, apply contemporary technological
and/or computer expertise, and practice effective oral and written
communications skills through each phase of the program.
One of the required components of the program is the Internship,
which requires the student to spend 500 hours at an environment
that is related to the future goals of the student, and which provides
“hands-on” training for the field of choice.
During the last semester of program work, each student is required
to take a written and oral exit competency examination. Questions
for the written phase are drawn from coursework completed by each
student in the Department of Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science.
After the written exam is evaluated, each student will undergo an
oral investigation consisting of questions selected by members of
the departmental faculty. Any student who does not satisfactorily
complete the exit competency examination may be required to take
additional courses or accomplish individualized study to strengthen
identified areas.

Core Course Requirements
Seven (7) courses within the curriculum designated as “Core Courses”
are required for each student.
HESS-540	
Research Techniques &amp; Methods of Analyzing
		
Research I (3)
HESS-560	
Research Techniques &amp; Methods of Analyzing
		
Research II (3)
HESS-518	
Sport Marketing (3)
HESS-523	
Admin &amp; Leadership of Exercise &amp; Sport 	
		
Organizations (3)
HESS-538	
Internship in Sport Management (6)
HESS-539 	
Sport Public Relations &amp; Promotions (3)
HESS-555	
Legal Aspects of Sport (3)
Total credit hours for core courses: 24
	

Approved Electives
Each student is required to choose five (5) courses (15 hours) from
the following list of approved elective courses.
HESS-507	
Special Problems in HESS (3) *
HESS-511	
Special Topics in HESS (3)
HESS-512	
Special Topics in HESS (Sport Management) (3)
HESS-513	
Sport Facility &amp; Event Management (3)
HESS-520	
Special Topics in Sport Management (3)
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�HESS-521	
HESS-529	
HESS-530	
HESS-541	
HESS-542	
HESS-548	
HESS-549	
HESS-552	
HESS-553	
HESS-556	
HESS-557	
HESS-558	

The Art of Selling in Sport (3)
Special Problems in Sport Management (3) *
Practicum in Sport Management (3)
Current &amp; Future Trends in HESS (3) *
Practicum in HESS (3) *
Psychology of Sport &amp; Motivation (3)
Sociological &amp; Cultural Aspects of Sport (3)
Fundraising for Sport Organizations (3)
Sport Communication (3)
Sport Finance (3)
Economics of Sport (3)
Advertising in Sport (3)

* HESS-540 is a prerequisite or co-requisite for this course
Total credit hours for elective courses: 15
TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS: 39
(24 core hours + 15 elective hours)

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�		School of Engineering
Master of Science:
•	Project Management

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�Master of Science in Project
Management
School of Engineering, 843-953-9811
Dr. Charles Skipper,
charles.skipper@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of The Citadel’s Master of Science in Project
Management is to equip a diverse professional student population
with the applied knowledge, principled leadership and
management skills needed to effectively lead an organization’s
implementation of projects and multi-disciplinary initiatives.

Admission Requirements
Applicants will be admitted to the Master of Science in Project
Management (MSPM) degree program on the basis of professional
and scholastic achievement, along with their aptitude for graduate
study. Other qualities appropriate to graduate study are also
considered. Anyone holding a bachelor’s degree from a regionally
accredited college or university is eligible for consideration. A
technical or engineering background is not a requirement for
admission.
All material must be received by the CGC office on or before
the following dates to assure consideration to the MSPM degree
program during the applicable semester.
Semester to begin:	
Fall			
Spring		

Admission material due:
July 20th
December 1st

Program Requirements
The Master of Science in Project Management is conferred upon
those candidates who successfully complete an approved program
of study consisting of 30 semester hours of graduate credit as
delineated below.
Students are expected to complete all degree requirements within a
six-year period from the time of registration in their first graduate
course at The Citadel. Any transfer credit must have been earned
within six years prior to admission into The Citadel MSPM
program. No transfer credit will be accepted for core courses. Any
prerequisites for applicable courses must be met.
All degree candidates must:
1. Complete four core Technical Project Management
(TPM) courses for a total of 12 hours.
	
PMGT-650	
Overview of Technical Project
			Management
	
PMGT-651	
Technical Project Planning and
			Scheduling
	
PMGT-652	
Applications of Quality Management
	
PMGT-653	
Technical Project Support and 	
			Operations
2. Complete two core Leadership courses for a total of 6 hours.
Courses include:
	
PMGT-671	
Project Manager Leadership
			Development
	
PMGT-672	
Applied Leadership Concepts
3. Declare a plan of study totaling 12 hours of elective courses 		
taken from the following areas. Elective courses can be taken in		
multiple areas of study or from one area of study.	

Areas of Study

For degree-seeking students:
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
3.	 Submission of official copy of Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or Graduate Management Amission Test (GMAT)
score. Admission test must have been taken within the last five
years.
4.	 Submission of resume detailing at least one year of work
experience or permission from Department Head.
5. Submission of two letters of recommendation.
7. Submission of a statement of purpose.
Students enrolled in the MSPM will automatically be enrolled in
the Graduate Certificate in Technical Project Management (TPM).
For non-degree seeking professionals wanting to take graduate-level
courses to fulfill professional practice requirements:
1. 	 Completion of the online graduate application along with 		
		 the non-refundable application fee.
2.		 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate 		
	
degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
3. 	 Submission of resume detailing previous work experience
4. Permission of department is required.

•	 Program Management						
	
PMGT-660	
Overview of Technical 			
			Program Management			
	
PMGT-661	
The Legal and Contractual Aspects of		
			Program Management			
	
PMGT-662	
Program Development Strategies and 		
			Processes
	
PMGT-680	
Systems Engineering Management		
			Fundamentals				
	
PMGT-685	
Decision and Risk Analysis			
				
•	 Systems Engineering Management
	
PMGT-680	
Systems Engineering Management 		
			Fundamentals
	
PMGT-681	
Requirements Development and 		
			Management
	
PMGT-682	
System Verification and Validation
	
	
	
	

PMGT-683	
PMGT-684	
PMGT-685	

Systems Modeling and Integration
Human System Integration
Decision and Risk Analysis		

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�•	 Leadership
	
BADM-713	
Communication for Leadership
	
BADM-722	
Leadership in Organizations			
	
BADM-606	
Foundations of Quantiative Methods 		
			and Operations Management
	
PMGT-690	
Independent Study
	
PSYC-500	
Human Growth and Development		
	
PSYC-523	
Statistics and Research Design
	
PSYC-570	
Social and Cognitive Foundations of
			Interpersonal Behavior
•	 Civil and Environmental Engineering
	 CIVL-502	Sustainability
	
CIVL-504	
Natural Hazards and Preservation of
			Historical Structures
	
CIVL-506	
Geographic Information Systems
	
CIVL-508	
Monitoring of Civil Engineering
			Infrastructure
	
CIVL-602	
Water Quality Modeling and
			Management
	
CIVL-604	
Aquatic Chemistry
	
CIVL-608	
Building Load Analysis
	
CIVL-610	
Timber Design
	
CIVL-612	
Urban Transportation Planning
	
CIVL-614	
Ground Improvement
	
CIVL-616	
Deep Foundations
	
CIVL-650	
Special Graduate Topics in Civil
			Engineering			
	
•	 Electrical and Computer Engineering
	
ELEC-605	
Advanced Power Systems
	
ELEC-615	
Spectral Analysis
	
ELEC-625	
RF Systems
	
ELEC-635	
Adaptive Signal Processing
	
ELEC-645	
Data Communication Networks
	
ELEC-655	
Digital Communications
	
ELEC-665	
Fundamentals of Advanced Energy 	
			Conversion
	
ELEC-675	
Computer Architecture

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Transfer Credit: A maximum of two courses (6 hours) may be
transferred in from an accredited college or university. (except for
PMGT 650, PMGT 651, PMGT 652, PMGT 653, PMGT 671, and
PMGT 672), provided: (1) grades of “B” or better were received in
the courses being considered, (2) credit was earned within six years
prior to admission into The Citadel MSPM program, and (3) each
course has been approved by the department head.
Transfer Credit From The Citadel: A maximum of 12 hours may
be transferred from one Citadel graduate degree program where
appropriate, provided that core degree requirements are met.
Grading: All students are subject to the Academic Standards
section under Policy Information of The Citadel Graduate College
catalog.
Requirements for Graduation: The degree of Master of Science
in Project Management may be conferred upon those students
who successfully complete the 30 hours of graduate coursework as
specified above with a grade-point ratio (GPR) of 3.0 or better on
hours earned at The Citadel. Completion of more than 30 credit
hours of advanced graduate coursework will only be allowed for
professional development, and may not be used to increase GPR to
the 3.0 required for graduation.

				
		
	

�Graduate Certificate Programs

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�Graduate Certificate in Technical
Project Management
School of Engineering, 843-953-9811
Dr. Charles Skipper
Charles.skipper@citadel.edu
							
Mission Statement
The mission of the Technical Project Management (TPM) graduate
certificate program is to educate and train the next generation of
technical and professional leaders.

Admission Requirements
Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for admission into the TPM graduate certificate program.
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along
with the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree directly from a regionally accredited college or
university.
3.	 Submission of resume detailing work experience.
4.	 Submission of a one-page letter of intent that provides
concise, complete answers to the following questions:
		 a. How has your experience prepared you for the TPM
graduate courses?
		 b. How will your knowledge, skills and attitudes
		
contribute to the TPM program’s learning community?
		 c. What do you hope to gain from the TPM graduate
		
program?
5.	 Submission of evidence of a minimum of one year work
experience, or permission of Department Head.	
		

*Students who have been admitted to the MSPM are
automatically enrolled in the TPM Graduate Certificate
program.

All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated
by the department to receive consideration to the TPM Graduate
Certificate program. An undergraduate engineering degree is not
required. Applicants enrolled in the Master of Science in Project
Management are automatically enrolled in this certificate program.

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Program Requirements:
Students are required to complete 12 hours of graduate study
within a two-year period from the time of registration in their first
TPM graduate course at The Citadel. Students who fulfill the
program requirements will earn a Graduate Certificate in Technical Project Management.
The required courses for the TPM Graduate Certificate Program
are:
•	 PMGT-650: Overview of Technical Project Management,
3 credit hours
•	 PMGT-651: Technical Project Planning and Scheduling, 3
credit hours
•	 PMGT-652: Applications of Quality Management, 3
credit hours
•	 PMGT-653: Technical Project Support and Operations, 3
credit hours
Total Required Courses: 12 credit hours
All students are required to complete a capstone project that spans
the four TPM courses.
A formal presentation of the completed capstone project will be
made upon completion of the fourth TPM course. Students are
also expected to present their capstone project to industry professionals.

�Graduate Certificate in Sport
Management - Sport Sales &amp; Marketing
Department of Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science
843-953-5060

Program Requirements
HESS-518—Sport Marketing
HESS-521—The Art of Selling in Sport
HESS-523—Administration and Leadership of Exercise and Sport
Organizations
HESS-539—Sport Public Relations and Promotions
HESS-558—Advertising in Sport

Program Coordinator
Dr. Harry Davakos, 843-953-7957
Harry.Davakos@citadel.edu
Dr. Michelle Richardson, 843-953-7957
frichard@citadel.edu
The Graduate Certificate in Sport Management is comprised
of five (5) courses that will enhance the student’s breadth and
depth of knowledge and skills in sport sales and marketing.
These courses were specifically developed to broaden knowledge,
skills, and abilities of working professionals in the field of sport
management as well as provide such skills to students who wish
to enhance their career marketability. In addition, graduate
programs, such as the M.S. in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
and the M.A. in Sport Management at The Citadel, may accept
these certificate program courses if admission is granted to both
simultaneously.

Admission Requirements
Requirements and application procedures for admission into the
Sport Management program:
1.	 Contact the Program Coordinator of the Sport Management
Program.
2.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
3.	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree from a regionally accredited college and university.
4.	 Submission of resume detailing previous work experience.
5.	 Submission of letter of intent which addresses the following
questions:
	
a. How have your past experiences prepared you for the
	
graduate work in Sport Management?
	
b. How will your knowledge, skills, and attitudes 	
	
contribute to the sport marketing/sales learning
	
community?
	
c. What do you hope to gain if accepted to the Graduate 		
	
Certificate in Sport Management Program?
All materials must be received by the CGC and evaluated by the
department to receive consideration for entrance into the Sport
Management Graduate Certificate Program. Coursework is not to
begin until admission has been granted into the program.
Students accepted to the Master of Arts in Sport Management are
automatically enrolled in this certificate program.

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�Graduate Certificate in Leadership
Department of Leadership Studies
Dr. Mick Fekula
Director of Academic Leadership Programs
843-801-5042
mick.fekula@citadel.edu
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership consists of five (5) three (3)
hour courses at the graduate level which can be used in each of the
following programs: Master of Arts in Social Science, Master of Science in Project Management, Master of Business Administration;
or can be completed as a stand alone certificate in leadership for
those interested individuals who are not enrolled in one of these
three programs:

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript for the baccalaureate
degree a regionally accredited college or university.
3.	 Submission of letter of intent, no more than two pages, which
answers the following questions:
	
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for 	
	
graduate courses in leadership?
	
b. How will your knowledge, skills and experiences
	
contribute to this program’s learning community?
	
c. What do you hope to gain from this graduate
	
certificate program?
4.	 Submission of the names and contact information for three
(3) references familiar with your work.
All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program.
Those enrolled in the Master of Science in Leadership program
will be automatically accepted into this certificate program.

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Program Requirements
Required Courses (6 Credit hours):
BADM-722—Leadership in Organizations
PSYC-570—Social and Cognitive Foundations of Interpersonal
Behavior
Electives (6 Credit hours), choose two (2) of the following:
LDRS 710 – Ethics, Values, &amp; Principled Leadership*
†LDRS 711 – Leading Change: Organization Development
and Transformation*
LDRS 712 – Leading Teams: Coaching, Culture, Diversity,
and Globalization*
BADM 713 – Communication for Leadership
PSYC 500 – Human Growth and Development
* BADM 722 is a prerequisite for these courses.
† Note: Students required to take LDRS 714 (see below) must
take LDRS 711 as a prerequisite to LDRS 714
Application of Leadership (3 Credit hours), choose one (1) of the
following according to your degree status:
BADM-740—Global Business Strategy (if enrolled in the MBA
program)
PMGT-672—Applied Leadership Concepts (if enrolled in M.S.
in Project Management program)
LDRS-714—Strategic Leadership, Vision, Mission and
Contemporary Issues (if non-degree-seeking or enrolled in
degree programs other than MBA or Project Management)

�Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. Guy Ilagan,
gilagan@citadel.edu
Dr. Aaron Oberman,
aaron.oberman@citadel.edu
Dr. George T. Williams,
williamsg@citadel.edu

Program Requirements
The Student Affairs certificate program consists of four, three
credit-hour courses totaling 12 graduate credit hours. Students
may choose to enroll in 15 credit hours when including a
practicum. Courses in the program are typically offered at the
Lowcountry Graduate Center (LGC).
EDUC-537—Student Development Services in Higher Education
EDUC-538—Theories of Student Development in Higher
Education
EDUC-539—Higher Education Administration
EDUC-613—Foundations of American Higher Education
EDUC-634—Practicum in Student Affairs and College Counseling

The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) and the Division of
Counselor Education within The Citadel School of Education
(SOE) is committed to principled educational leadership in higher
education making The Citadel the ideal place for offering a
program that aims to prepare leaders in Student Affairs.
The Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs is designed to
teach students aspiring to work (or currently working) in higher
education how to:
•	 Use resources effectively to achieve institutional missions and
goals;
•	 Establish high expectations for the learning process; and
•	 Equip individuals with the skills needed to engage students
in active learning while building supportive and inclusive
communities within higher education institutions that help
students develop coherent values and ethical standards.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university. Additional transcripts may be required depending
on undergraduate course requirements by program.
3.	 Submission of one letter of recommendation.
Once all admission requirements have been satisfied, the SOE
Division of Counselor Education Admissions Committee will
review the application and the applicant will be notified of their
admission decision. Coursework is not to begin until admission
has been granted into the program.
Students accepted into the Master of Education in Counselor
Education: Student Affairs and College Counseling are automatically enrolled in this certificate program.

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�Graduate Certificate in Environmental
Studies
Department of Biology, 843-953-5203
Dr. John Weinstein, 843-953-7796
john.weinstein@citadel.edu

Mission Statement
The mission of the Environmental Studies graduate certificate
program is to advance the knowledge of students in a variety of
broadly-based ecological and environmental topics. The graduate
certificate is designed to complement an existing baccalaureate
degree with an interdisciplinary in-depth analysis of the complex
interactions between humans, other organisms, and the
environment. The program is especially relevant for educators
seeking to enhance their ability to teach about local and global
environmental issues in the classroom, and professionals seeking
an analytical basis to understanding the complex interactions
between living organisms and their environment.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university. Additional transcripts may be required depending
on undergraduate course requirements by program.
Students admitted to the program are not required to have
an undergraduate major in biology, however it is assumed that
students will have had at least twelve hours in college level
biology courses, including a course in ecology. Prospective
students who do not have the recommended undergraduate
biology requirements must confer with the department head or
graduate advisor prior to beginning the program.
All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program.
Courses taken as part of the Environmental Studies graduate
certificate can be counted toward the Master of Arts in Biology at
The Citadel if admission is granted to both simultaneously.

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Program Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Studies program
requires a minimum of five graduate-level courses totaling at
least 16 semester hours. Students are required to take BIOL
609 (Seminar in Environmental Studies). Each student is also
required to choose a minimum of two courses at least one of which
must be a 4 credit hour course with lab (minimum of 7 semester
hours) from the following list of approved Biology courses, and a
minimum of two courses (6 semester hours) from the following list
of approved Civil and Environmental Engineering courses.
Required Course (3 credit hours)
BIOL-609 – Seminar in Environmental Studies
Biology Elective Courses (2 courses, minimum of 7 semester
hours)
BIOL-505 – Biometry
BIOL-506 – Ecology*
BIOL-509 – Marine Biology*
BIOL-514 – The Vascular Flora of South Carolina*
BIOL-518 – Ornithology*
BIOL-519 – Economic Botany
BIOL-526 – Freshwater Biology*
BIOL-604 – Marine Invertebrates*
BIOL-606 – Field Methods in Biology*
BIOL-607 – Microbiology*
BIOL-611 – Graduate Research˚
BIOL-621 – Aquatic Toxicology*
BIOL-625 – Tropical Rainforest and Reef Ecology*
BIOL-631 – Environmental Physiology
*4 credit hours with lab
˚variable credit hours
Engineering, Humanities, and Social Sciences Electives (2
courses, 6 semester hours)
ANTH-501 – Physical and Cultural Adaptations
CIVL-506 – Geographic Information Systems
CIVL-602 – Water Quality Modeling and Management 		
CIVL-604 – Aquatic Chemistry
HIST-610 – Special Topics in U.S. History
			
PSCI-509 – Urban Politics

�Graduate Certificate in Homeland
Security
Department of Criminal Justice 843-953-0319
Michael Brady,
mike.brady@citadel.edu

The Citadel, because of its history, reputation, and affiliation with
the military, state, and federal law enforcement is uniquely placed
to help develop leadership capabilities in the area of homeland
security. The Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security is
designed to give students a broad understanding of homeland
security issues and to enhance leadership capabilities among
those who currently work in local, state, and federal government.
The courses also benefit non-law enforcement personnel working
in areas related to homeland security such as cyber security,
engineering, defense contractors and emergency management
personnel, who are expected to understand the nature, purpose,
and history associated with individuals and groups who pose
threats to the United States.
Courses in this program are oriented around providing a common
homeland security framework which can be utilized as part of
strategic decision-making processes within agencies. This program
introduces the student to basic homeland security concepts,
applicable management principles, policy analysis, and enhances
critical leadership skills necessary to successfully address security
challenges within the United States and abroad.

Learning Outcomes:
Students in the Homeland Security Graduate Certificate program
will gain knowledge proficiency in the following areas:
•	 Homeland Security Strategy and Interagency Collaboration
•	 Homeland Security Management Principles, Tools, and
Applications
•	 National Security Policy Development
•	 Domestic and International Terrorist Groups
•	 Ethics and Integrity Challenges Associated with Homeland
Security
•	 Leadership Principles and Issues related to Homeland Security

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university. Additional transcripts may be required depending
on undergraduate course requirements by program.
3.	 Submission of letter of intent, no more than two pages, which
answers the following questions:
	
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for
	
graduate courses in homeland security?
	
b. How will your knowledge, skills, and experiences
	
contribute to this program’s learning community?
	
c. What do you hope to gain from this Homeland
	
Security graduate certificate program?
4.	 Submit the names and contact information for three (3)
references familiar with your work.
All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program.

Program Requirements
Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Homeland
Security offered by the Department of Criminal Justice must
complete five (5) out of the seven three (3) credit hour homeland
security courses offered at the graduate level. Students who are
dually enrolled in both the Master of Arts in Social Science
(MASS) and the Homeland Security graduate certificate may count
the five Homeland Security courses as their Cluster A requirements
for the MASS degree. A stand-alone graduate certificate in
homeland security is provided to individuals who are not enrolled
in a degree program at The Citadel but are interested in receiving a
Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security.
CRMJ-515–Topics in Homeland Security
CRMJ-555–Leadership Application Course in Criminal Justice
CRMJ-560–Homeland Security and Criminal Justice
Administration
CRMJ-568/ PSCI-568–International and Domestic Terrorism
PSCI-569/ CRMJ-569–National Security Policy
CRMJ-570–Homeland Security
CRMJ-572–Ethics and Integrity in Homeland Security

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�Graduate Certificate in Systems
Engineering Management
School of Engineering, 843-953-9811
Dr. Charles Skipper, charles.skipper@citadel.edu

The Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering Management
(SEM) program provides a multidisciplinary approach to the
management and delivery of complex projects and programs.
The course of instruction presents systems engineering as a welldeveloped body of knowledge, methodologies and techniques from
a management perspective with application to a wide range of
industries.
							

Admission Requirements
Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for admission into the SEM graduate certificate program.
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or university. Additional transcripts may be required depending on
undergraduate course requirements by program.
3.	 Submission of resume detailing work experience.
4.	 Submission a one-page letter of intent (form available at www.
citadel.edu/graduatecollege/forms)that provides concise,
complete answers to the following questions:
		 a. How has your experience prepared you for the SEM
graduate courses?
		 b. How will your knowledge, skills and attitudes
		
contribute to the SEM program’s learning community?
		 c. What do you hope to gain from the SEM graduate 	
certificate program?
All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated
by the department to receive consideration to the SEM graduate
certificate program. An undergraduate engineering degree is not
required. Coursework is not to begin until admission has been
granted into the program.

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Program Requirements
Students must complete three required courses and one of the elective courses identified below:
Required Program:
PMGT-680 Systems Engineering Management Fundamentals
PMGT-681 Requirements Development and Management
PMGT-682 System Verification and Validation
Elective Courses (Select one):
PMGT-683 Systems Modeling and Integration
PMGT-684 Human System Integration
PMGT-685 Decision and Risk Analysis
Up to four courses in the SEM program may be used in completing
the elective requirements for the Master of Science in Project Management if admission is granted to both simultaneously. Please see
your advisor for eligibility.

�Graduate Certificate in Intelligence
Analysis
Department of Criminal Justice, 843-953-0319
Michael Brady,
mike.brady@citadel.

The Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis is designed for
working professionals who desire to increase their knowledge
of Intelligence Analysis issues, who seek to understand the role
and importance of effective leadership for national security, and
who wish to apply leadership strategies and tactics to complex
intelligence issues.
This program introduces applicable management principles,
policy analysis, critical thinking and enhances critical leadership
skills necessary to successfully address security and intelligence
challenges facing the United States.
The program is well-suited to professionals working in state,
local and, federal intelligence positions such as law enforcement,
transportation security, port authority personnel, military
personnel, local and state agencies that partner with intelligence
professionals and others seeking to increase their knowledge and
competencies in the area of intelligence.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university. Additional transcripts may be required depending
on undergraduate course requirements by program.
3.	 Submission of letter of intent, no more than two pages, which
answers the following questions:
	
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for 	
	
graduate courses in intelligence analysis?
	
b. How will your knowledge, skills, and experiences 	
	
contribute to this program’s learning community?
	
c. What do you hope to gain from this Intelligence Analysis 	
	
graduate certificate program?
4.	 Submission of the names and contact information for three
(3) references familiar with your work.

Program Requirements
Students must complete 15 hours of graduate study (5 courses).
The program consists of three required intelligence courses (3
credit hours each) at the graduate level and each student must
choose two electives from a specified list of criminal justice,
political science, and homeland security courses. A stand-alone
certificate in Intelligence Analysis is provided to individuals
who are not enrolled in a degree program at The Citadel but
are interested in receiving a Graduate Certificate in Intelligence
Analysis.
Students who are simultaneously enrolled in both the Master of
Arts in Social Science (MASS degree) and the Intelligence Analysis
graduate certificate may count the five Intelligence Analysis courses
as their Cluster A requirements for the MASS degree. Applicants
for simultaneous MASS degree/Intelligence Analysis certificate
must meet all the requirements (admission, declaration, by course
completion without substitution) of the simultaneous MASS
degree/Intelligence Analysis certificate.
Students may NOT enroll in the simultaneous MASS/Homeland
Security AND MASS/Intelligence Analysis certificate programs
(since both would fill the Cluster A requirements) but MAY enroll
in a simultaneous MASS/Leadership and MASS/Intelligence
Analysis certificate programs (since the former fills the Cluster B
and the latter fills the Cluster A) as currently outlined in the CGC
catalog.
Required Courses:
CRMJ-580–Introduction to Intelligence
CRMJ-581–Intelligence Research and Analysis
CRMJ-582–Intelligence Theory Application
Elective Courses (select two):
CRMJ-562— Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
CRMJ-583 —Transnational Organized Crime
CRMJ-585 — Topics in Intelligence
PSCI-510—Topics in Political Science
Elective Courses from Homeland Security
CRMJ-515/PSCI-515—Topics in Homeland Security
CRMJ-555/PSCI-555—Leadership Application Course in Criminal
Justice
CRMJ-560—Homeland Security and Criminal Justice
Administration
CRMJ-566— Ethics and Integrity in Homeland Security
CRMJ-567—Homeland Security
CRMJ-568/ PSCI-568—International and Domestic Terrorism
PSCI-569/CRMJ-569—National Security Policy

All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program.

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�Graduate Certificate in Hispanic Studies
Department of Modern Languages
Dr. Sara Fernandez-Medina, 843-953-5065,
fernandezs@citadel.edu
Dr. Silvia Roca-Martinez, 843-953-6811,
srocamar@citadel.edu

The Citadel’s Graduate Certificate in Hispanic Studies provides
a panoramic approach to understanding the vast Hispanic world
at the graduate level. The program is designed for native and nonnative speakers of Spanish who wish to increase their knowledge
of Hispanic language, culture, society, and literature. The program
targets the regional needs of working professionals who wish to
enhance their profession and increase employment potential amid
the current demographic shifts in the low country.
The objectives of the programs are to:
•	 increase communicative and written competence in the
Spanish language
•	 provide in-depth knowledge of the cultural, historic, political,
and social milieus of the Spanish-speaking countries
•	 develop critical and real-world skills necessary for a broader
understanding of the issues related to the Spanish-speaking
societies of Latin America and Spain
•	 produce professionals in the field of Hispanic Studies
The program would benefit professionals throughout the community interested in enhancing current expertise or proving
foreign language competency required for promotion and/or salary
increases. Additional areas where the Graduate Certificate Program
in Hispanic Studies would be beneficial include industries such
as healthcare, law enforcement, social services, immigration and
naturalization, human resources, and civic government.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or university. Additional transcripts may be required depending on
undergraduate course requirements by program.
3.	 Submission of letter of intent, no more than two pages, which
answers the following questions:
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for
graduate courses in Hispanic Studies?
b. How will your knowledge, skills, and experiences
contribute to this program’s learning community?
c. What do you hope to gain from this Hispanic Studies
graduate certificate program?
4.	 Submission of the names and contact information for three
(3) references familiar with your work.

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One of the three options below must apply for acceptance into
the program:
1.	 Baccalaureate degree in Spanish literature, Spanish linguistics
or Spanish education.
2.	 Baccalaureate degree in any field with a minor in Spanish 	
literature, Spanish linguistics or Spanish education.
3.	 Baccalaureate degree in any field with 12 credits hours of
upper-division classwork in Spanish literature, Spanish linguistics or Spanish education.
All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program.

Program Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Hispanic Studies program will offer
six graduate-level courses (18 credit hours) during fall and spring
semesters as well as during both summer sessions. The courses
will be offered in sequence and rotated accordingly. Students
must complete 12 credit hours to earn the Graduate Certificate in
Hispanic Studies.
The development of the curriculum is based largely on two key
factors:
1) Spanish teachers at the level of secondary education will primarily constitute those students interested in the Graduate Certificate
Program in Spanish.
2) The demographic with whom these teachers have contact is
primarily Latin American students from Mexico, the Caribbean
and Central America.
SPAN-520–Mexico
SPAN-521–The Hispanic Presence in the United States
SPAN-522–Culture and Literature of Spain
SPAN-523–Advanced and Contrastive Grammar
SPAN-524–Recent Trends in Teaching Spanish as a Second
Language
SPAN-550–Special Topics: Culture and Literature of South
America

�Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
Department of Mathematics and Computer
Science
Dr. Mei Chen, Department Head,
843-953-5048, mei.chen@citadel.edu
Dr. Shankar Banik, Program Director,
843-953-5039, shankar.banik@citadel.edu
With cybercrime on the rise, cybersecurity grows more vital with
each passing day.

All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program.

Program Requirements
The Cybersecurity certificate program consists of four, three credit
hour courses totaling 12 graduate credit hours.

CSCI-614—Advanced Operating Systems
CSCI-631—Principles of Computer Security
CSCI-632—Data Communications and Networking
CSCI-641—Advanced Cybersecurity

Our nation’s leaders recognize cybersecruity as a national imperative, and there is an immediate need for cybersecurity workforce
development in the Lowcountry. Major employers of computing professionals and the defense and business industry in the
Lowcountry are increasingly interested in employees specializing in
cybersecurity.

Learning Outcomes
The Citadel’s Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity prepares you
to play a critical role in the world of Internet security. By the end of
this program, students will be able to:
•	 Describe basic components of cybersecurity;
•	 Characterize the security profile of different types of networks;
•	 Analyze and use classical and public key cryptography algorithms;
•	 Secure a system from different kinds of attacks;
•	 Analyze security of a cybersystem and perform risk assessment;
•	 Discuss legal and ethical issues relating to cybersecurity.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest degree earned from a regionally accredited college or university.
3.	 Applicants are expected to have an undergraduate grade point
average of 3.0.*
4.	 Approval from the Program Director or Department Head
before registering for any graduate Computer Science (CSCI)
courses.
5.	 Competency, demonstrated through course work, approved
work experience, or a program-administrated competency exam,
in the areas of basic Computer Architecture, Object-orientated
Programing, Discrete Mathematics, and Data Structures.
*With the approval of the joint program admissions committe, students whose grade point average is less than 3.0
may be permitted to take up to 6 credit hours of courses in
a non-degree seeking status and then apply for admission after
successful completion of these courses.

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�Graduate Certificate in History and
Teaching Content
Department of History
Dr. Joelle Neulander, 843-953-5073
joelle.neulander@citadel.edu

Mission Statement
The Certificate in History and Teaching Content will offer school
teachers and other interested graduate students a current knowledge of world, western and United States history. The courses in
the certificate program will place a special emphasis on relating
content for the history classes and programs taught by elementary,
middle and secondary-school teachers.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or university. Additional transcripts may be required depending on
undergraduate course requirements by program.
3.	 Submission of letter of intent, no more than two pages, whihc
answers the folowing questions:
a.	 How has your experience/education prepared you for
graduate courses in history?
b.	 How will your knowledge, skills, and experineces contribute to this program’s learning community?
c.	 What do you hope to gain from this graduate certificate
program?		
4.	 Submission of the names and contact information for three
(3) references familiar with your work. At least two of these
references must be from professional colleagues (e.g. head of
department, school principal or other administrator).
One of the two options must apply for acceptance into the program:
1.	 Baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education, Social Studies
Education or History.
2.	 Baccalaureate degree in a related Social Studies field (e.g.
Political Science, International Relations, Geography, Sociology, etc.) with at least two years of teaching experience in a
Social Studiesdepartment or Elementary School classroom.
All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program.

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Program Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in History and Teaching Content is a 12
credit hour program. Students must complete one required course
and 3 elective courses, totaling four, three credit hour courses.
Required Course:
HIST-594—Histography for Socal Studies Teachers
Elective Courses (select three):
HIST-560—History of the Non-Western World
HITC-501—History of the United States to 1877
HITC-502—History of the United States from 1877
HITC-503—South Carolina History
HITC-504—Europe and the World to 1500
HITC-505—Europe and the World from 1500
HITC-511—Special Topics in the History of the United States
HITC-512—Special Topics World History

�Graduate Certificate in Literacy
Education
School of Education, 843-953-5097
Dr. Stephenie Hewett,
stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Dan Ouzts,
dan.ouzts@citadel.edu
Learning Outcomes
The general goals and objectives of the Graduate Certificate in
Literacy Education are:
•	 A knowledge and mastery of all aspects of the literacy process;
•	 A knowledge of those skills necessary to select, administer,
and interpret informal and formal assessments used to examine children’s and adolescents’ literacy strengths and weaknesses;
•	 A knowledge of the abilities and skills which enhance a wholesome teacher-student-parent relationship in working with
students identified as at-risk readers in order to develop a case
study;
•	 A knowledge of those skills necessary to recognize and accommodate for individual differences in literacy instruction;
•	 A knowledge of and ability to demonstrate effective literacy
instructional strategies;
•	 A knowledge of the relationship of literacy skills to subjectmatter content areas;
•	 A knowledge of significant research conducted in literacy
education; and
•	 A knowledge of how to effectively support English Language
Learners (ELLs).

Program Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Literacy Education consists of five,
three credit hour courses to be taken in the following order:

EDUC-588—Developing Literacy Skills Pre K-Grade 5
EDUC-589—Methods and Materials for Developing Literacy
Skills
EDUC-590—Literacy Assessment and Instruction
EDUC-592—Teaching Reading and Writing in the Middle and
High School-Content Areas
EDUC-591—Practicum in Literacy Education
*Recommendation for certification by the State of South Carolina
requires a satisfactory score on the Praxis II Examination.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or university. Additional transcripts may be required depending on
undergraduate course requirements by program.
3.	 Submission of valid teaching certificate issued by South Carolina or another state.
4.	 Submission of proof of two years teaching experience.
All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program.
Students accepted into the Master of Education in Literacy Education are automatically enrolled in this certificate program.

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�Undergraduate Degree Programs

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�Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Department of Criminal Justice, 		
843-953-0319
Dr. Sean Griffin, Department Head, 843-953-0319
sean.griffin@citadel.edu
Edwin Lugo, Advisor
elugo@citadel.edu
The 2 + 2 program/degree completion program in criminal
justice was created to provide students with an opportunity to
receive a four-year degree from The Citadel in the evening. The
requirements for the major consist of a total of 60 upper division
credit hours: 45 credit hours in the major and 15 credit hours of
elective courses, 36 of which must be taken at The Citadel.		
			

Mission
The mission of the Criminal Justice program is to foster an
intellectually stimulating educational experience that prepares
students to work within the criminal justice system and its related
fields as well as laying the academic foundation for graduate study.
This is accomplished by developing students’ understanding of the
causes of crime, which includes a grasp of the larger social context
in which crime occurs, the operation and effectiveness of agencies
within the criminal justice system, as well as developing students’
analytical skills that enable them to conduct and evaluate criminal
justice-related research.

Expected Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students should generally
possess:
•	 An understanding of the theories relating to crime
causation and criminality.
•	 An understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of the
criminal justice system.
•	 Develop skills that enable the student to conduct and
evaluate criminal justice-related research.
•	 Advanced reading, writing, and verbal communication
skills.
•	 An understanding of administrative principles and
practices found in criminal justice agencies.

The Steps
1.	 Apply to technical college. List either A.A. or CRJ as your
major and Citadel-Criminal Justice as your career path.
2.	 Submit SAT/ACT scores or take a technical college’s
placement exam
3.	 Visit the Technical College’s Orientation Center to be
assigned an advisor.
4.	 Meet with your advisor to fill out a 2+2 enrollment form.

5.	 Complete specified courses at the technical college with a
minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
6.	 Apply to The Citadel.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the evening undergraduate application
2.	 Submission of all official transcripts from regionally
accredited colleges or universities attended. Courses with a
grade of C or higher will be considered for transfer to The
Citadel. All transcripts must be recieved in order for the
application to be complete and reviewed.
Students may begin taking Citadel courses at any time as long as
24 college credit hours have been transferred to The Citadel and
prerequisites have been met.

Program of Study
Courses taken at a South Carolina technical college (or
equivalent): 65 credit hours
Course					
Writing/English Composition-6 hours
ENG-101 English Composition I 			
ENG-102 English Composition II 			
Humanities/Foreign Language-6 hours
MUS-105 Music Appreciation	
		
ART-101 Art History and Appreciation
		
ART-107 History of Early Western Art
		
ART-108 History of Western Art	
		
PHI-101 Introduction to Philosophy	
		
PHI-110 Ethics			
		
REL-101 Introduction to Religion	
		
Any Introductory Language sequence 101/102	
History-6 hours
(Select one Sequence)
HIS-101/102 History of Western Civ.	 		
HIS-104/105 History of World Civ.	
		
	
Mathematics-6 hours
MAT-109 College Algebra with Modeling 		
MAT-120 Probability and Statistics	
		

Hours
3
3

	

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6

6
6
3
3

Science-8 hours
Courses must have lab, not necessarily sequential
BIO-101 Biological Science I + lab			
BIO-102 Biological Science II + lab			
CHM-106 Contemporary Chemistry I + lab		
CHM-107 Contemporary Chemistry II + lab		
PHY-201 Physics I + lab				
PHY-202 Physics II + lab				
AST-101 Solar System Astronomy + lab		
AST-102 Stellar Astronomy + lab			

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4	

Social Science-6 hours
SOCI-101 Introduction to Sociology			

3

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�Take one of the following
ANT-101 Cultural Anthropology			
3
PSC-201 American National Gov.			
3
PSY-201 General Psychology	 			
3
Criminal Justice Major-6 Hours
CRJ-101 Introduction to Criminal Justice		
3
CRJ-125 Criminology				3
Lower Division Electives 21 hours (Any Courses Apply)
Recommended for technical college CRJ Students 		
	
CPT-101 Intro to Computers	
CRJ-120 Constitutional Law		
CRJ-130 Police Administration	
CRJ-210 Juvenile and the Law	
CRJ-220 Judicial Process		
CRJ-236 Criminal Evidence
CRJ-242 Correctional Systems
Recommended for technical college AA Students
CPT-101 Intro to Computers
Oral Communication (3 hours)
Literature (3 hours)
Humanities/Social Sci/Comm. (9 hours)

Courses Taken at The Citadel: 55 credit hours
Course					
Orientation Course 		
		
(must be taken in first semester at The Citadel) 	
EUGS-101 Orientation Seminar

Hours
1

Required courses if not taken at a technical college - 6 hours
CRMJ-201 Intro to Criminal Justice			
3
CRMJ 202 Criminoloy				3
Required Courses - 6 hours
CRMJ-370 Police Systems				3
CRMJ-380 Corrections				3
Upper Level Elective Courses in the Major 33 Credit Hours
(Must be at 300 level or higher)	
	
33 hours must be taken from the courses listed below:
Note: CRMJ-201 is a prerequisite for all criminal justice courses
except CRMJ-202. Students may choose from the following list
of upper level elective courses in criminal justice.
CRMJ-333 Immigration Security			
3
CRMJ-371 Critical Issues in Law Enforcement		
3
CRMJ-373 Criminal Evidence			
3
CRMJ-375 Criminal Justice Administration		
3
CRMJ-381 Organized Crime				3
CRMJ-382 Drugs and Crime			
3
CRMJ-383 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems	
3
CRMJ-384 International Crime			
3
CRMJ-385 Juvenile Delinquency			
3
CRMJ-386 Research Methods in Criminal Justice	
3
CRMJ-387 Criminal Investigation			
3
CRMJ-388 White Collar Crime			
3
CRMJ-389 Justice in Latin America			
3
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CRMJ-390 Victimology				3
CRMJ-391 Criminalistics				3
CRMJ-392 Computer Crime				3	
CRMJ-393 Homicide				3
CRMJ-465 Special Topics in Criminal Justice		
3	
CRMJ-470 Ethics					3	
CRMJ-471 Psychology of Crime			
3	
CRMJ-472 Crime Prevention			
3	
CRMJ-498 Independent Study			
3	
CRMJ-499 Internship				3
Three of the following courses can count as an upper level
elective in the major:
Electives: (3 courses, 9 credit hours)
PSCI-302 Urban Politics				3
PSCI-310 Domestic Terrorism			
3
PSCI-342 International Terrorism			
3
PSCI-361 Law and Legal Process			
3
PSCI-392 Political Theory				3
PSCI-401 Public Policy Process			
3
PSCI-461 Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law	 3
SOCI-201, 202 and any 300-400 level course in sociology
Credit for CRMJ-498 (Independent Study) and CRMJ-499
(Internships): Approval is required from the participating
faculty member, the 2 + 2 program director, and the Associate
Dean of Evening Undergraduate Studies. Non 2+2 students’
transfer credit will be evaluated according to Citadel policy.

Upper Level Elective Courses: 15 Credit Hours
Must be courses at the 300-400 level.

�Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration
School of Business, 843-953-5056
Ms. Duvall Herlocker, 843-953-6450
duvall.herlocker@citadel.edu
Dr. Lester Pittman, 843-574-6420
lester.pittman@tridenttech.edu
Mission
The mission of the School of Business is to educate and develop
leaders of principle to serve a global community.
The Citadel’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is
a 2 +2/degree completion program. Students take freshman and
sophomore level courses at a Technical College, and they attend
The Citadel for their junior and senior level courses.
Students who wish to earn a B.S. in Business Administration
through The Citadel can begin their coursework a technical
college and earn an Associate in Arts degree as well.

The Steps
1.	 Apply to a technical college in South Carolina. List AA as 	
your major and Citadel-Business as your career path.
2.	 Submit SAT/ACT scores OR take the technical college’s	
placement test.
3.	 Visit the technical college’s Orientation Center to be
assigned to the right advisor
4.	 Submit official transcripts of all colleges attended
5.	 Meet with your advisor and fill out a 2+2 Enrollment
Form
6.	 Complete specified courses at the technical college with a 	
minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
7.	 Apply to The Citadel
8.	 Sign transfer request form

Admission Requirements
To be admitted into The Citadel’s portion of the program,
students must:
1.	 Completion of the evening undergraduate application
2.	 Submission of all official transcripts from regionally accredited
colleges or universities attended. Courses with a grade of C or
higher will be considered for transfer to The Citadel. All
	
transcripts must be recieved in order for the application to be
	
complete and reviewed.
3.	 Completion of the designated courses with an approved
technical college or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
4.	 Applicants are expected to have a minimum grade point
average of2.0.

Students may begin taking Citadel courses at any time as long as
24 college credit hours have been transferred to The Citadel and
prerequisites have been met.
Persons interested in the Master of Business Administration program,
which is offered only through evening classes, should consult the Graduate
portion of this catalog for further information.

Program of Study
The Business Administration program consists of 62 hours of
general education and lower division courses at a South Carolina
technical college, 40 credit hours of upper division courses at The
Citadel, and 12 credit hours of elective courses taken at a technical
college, The Citadel or another institution. 6 hours of upper level
general electives are also required and can be taken at The Citadel
or another institution.
If you have credits from another institution, they will be evaluated
according to The Citadel’s policy.

Courses Taken at a South Carolina technical College (or
equivalent): 62 credit hours
Course						Hours
Writing/English Composition (6 hours)
ENG-101 English Composition I			
ENG-102 English Composition II 			

3
3

Humanities/Foreign Language (6 hours)
MUS-105 Music Appreciation 			
3
ART-101 Art History and Appreciation		
3
ART-107 History of Early Western Art			
3
ART-108 History of Western Art			
3
PHI-101 Introduction to Philosophy			
3
PHI-110 Ethics					3
REL-101 Introduction to Religion			
3
FRE/SPA/GER-101 and/or 102 			
6
(Need not be in the same language)
Mathematics (6 hours)
MAT-109 College Algebra w/ Modeling		
MAT-130 Elementary Calculus			
History (6 hours)
HIS-101 History of Western Civ. I.			
HIS-102 History of Western Civ. II			
HIS-104 History of World Civ. I			
HIS-105 History of World Civ. II			
HIS-201 American History I				
HIS-202 American History II			
	
Science (8 hours)
Courses must have lab and need not be sequential
BIO-101 Biological Science I 			
BIO-102 Biological Science II			
CHM-110 College Chemistry I			

3
3

3
3
3
3
3
3

4
4
4
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�CHM-111 College Chemistry II			
4
PHY-201 Physics I					4
PHY-202 Physics II 				
4
AST-101 Solar System Astronomy 			
4
AST-102 Stellar Astronomy 				
4

Social Science (6 hours)
ECO-210 Macroeconomics				3
ECO-211 Microeconomics				3
Business Major Courses (12 hours)
MAT-120 Probability &amp; Statistics			
ACC-101 Accounting Principles I			
ACC-102 Accounting Principles II			
CPT-101 Introduction to Computers			

3
3
3
3

Lower Division Electives (12 hours)
Any courses apply
Recommended for AA students:
Electives - 12
(Select from Humanities/Social Sciences/Communication/Foreign
Languages)

Course						Hours
1

Must be taken in first semester enrolled at The Citadel.			
		
Business Major Requirements (27 Hours)
BADM-216 Communication in Business 		
BADM-305 Legal &amp; Ethical Env. of Business 		
BADM-309 Marketing Principles 			
BADM-317 Computer Applications in Bus. 		
BADM-321 Business Finance 			
BADM-338 Management &amp; Org. Behavior 		
BADM-371 Leadership in Organizations 		
BADM-410 Production &amp; Operations Mgt 		
BADM-422 Strategic Management 			
Business Electives (12 Hours)	
BADM-320 International Busines			
BADM-323 Quality Management			
BADM-324 Purchasing and Materials Management
BADM-326 Principles of Real Estate
BADM-327 Principled Entrepreneurship and the Free
Enterprise System
BADM-329 Project Management			

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Courses Taken at a South Carolina technical college,
The Citadel, or Another Institution - 18 credit hours
300-400 level electives - 6 hours

Courses Taken at The Citadel: 40 credit hours

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

3
3
3
3
3
3

3
3
3
3	
3
3
3
3	
3
3
3
3
3
3
3	
3
3

Total Credit Hours at The Citadel: 40

Electives (12 hours)

Total Credit Hours at a South Carolina technical
college: 62

EUGS-101 Citadel Orientation			

BADM-404 Investments	
BADM-405 Marketing Management	
BADM-407 Money and Banking	
BADM-409 Human Resource Management	
BADM-413 International Marketing	
BADM-414 Consumer Behavior	
BADM-415 Relationship Marketing	
BADM-417 Management Information Systems	
BADM-420 Management of Change	
BADM-421 Logistics Management			
BADM-423 Personal Finance			
BADM-425 Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship	
BADM-428 Technology and Entrepreneurship		
BADM-429 Technology and Entrepreneurship		
BADM-430–435 Seminar in Business Administration
BADM-450 Internship 	
BADM-490 Independent Study	

�Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering
Dr. Kevin C. Bower, Department Head
843-953-5083, kevin.bower@citadel.edu
Department’s Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering (CEE) is to provide a nationally recognized studentcentered learning environment for the development of principled
leaders in the civil and environmental engineering community
through a broad-based, rigorous curriculum, emphasizing
theoretical and practical engineering concepts, strong professional
values, and a disciplined work ethic.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
recognizes the civil engineer as a people-serving professional
who manages resources as well as technology. The civil engineer
plans, designs, constructs, and maintains facilities essential to
modern life in both the public and private sectors. Accordingly,
the department strives to develop the skills of its engineering
students in the management of resources–time, materials, money,
and people. Consistent with the high aims of the civil engineering
profession, the department seeks to ensure its academic program
is underpinned by a broad base of ethical knowledge and behavior
as well as modern leading-edge technology. The department
accomplishes its mission by connecting students, faculty, and
staff in a unique academic environment, achieving the intended
development of the student through the enriched personal,
professional, and educational growth of each individual.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the designated courses with an approved
	
the Technical College or equivalent with a grade of C or
	higher.
2.	 Completion of the evening undergraduate application.
3.	 Submission of all official transcripts from regionally accredited
	
colleges or universities attended. Courses with a grade of C or
	
higher will be considered for transfer to The Citadel. All
	
transcripts must be recieved in order for the application to be
	
complete and reviewed.

Program Educational Objectives:
The Civil and Environmental Engineering program educational
objectives are designated in the following three areas:
Design:
Graduating students who are successful in engineering based on a
course of study focused on design, including a solid theoretical and
practical foundation that leads to successful employment in the
private and public sectors.
Sustainable Success:

Graduating students who have sustainable career success and
participate in leadership roles through demonstration of lifelong
learning, effective communication, contributions on
multidisciplinary teams, and broad based prospective of
engineering and societal needs.
Broad Based Education:
Graduating students who have a broad educational background
that leads to good citizenship through leadership, management,
decision making and problem solving abilities.

Departmental Core Values
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has
adopted the following core values:
Students are our Focus: We believe the education, development,
empowerment, and welfare of our students are the primary focus of
our efforts.
Civil Engineers as Principled Leaders: We believe the engineering
profession requires the highest professional and ethical standards,
which we seek to model, teach and prepare our students to
embrace.
Collaborative Teaching and Learning Environment: We believe
a collaborative collegial environment among our faculty, staff
and students is critical in sustaining advancement in educational
excellence.
Growth through Assessment: We believe data-driven inquiry and
improvement will lead us to sustained advancement in educational
excellence.

Program Requirements
Two-Plus-Two Evening Mode
The Citadel through the CGC offers an undergraduate Bachelor
of Science degree in Civil Engineering. This program is offered
in cooperation with South Carolina technical schools where the
student completes the first two years of study. The junior and
senior years of study are completed at The Citadel by attending
evening classes.

Student Outcomes
At the time of graduation from the civil engineering program
a student should have achieved an acceptable level of skills and
knowledge in the following areas:
•	 Mathematics

•	 Communication

•	 Natural Sciences
•	 Mechanics
•	 Experiments

•	 Public Policy/Public
Administration
-Business

•	 Problem Solving

•	 Leadership

•	 Design in four Areas*
•	 Contemporary Issues

•	 Multi-disciplinary Team
Work

•	 Project Management

•	 Lifelong Learning

•	 Breadth in Civil
Engineering in four
Areas*

•	 Professional &amp; Ethical
Responsibility

*Environmental, Structural, Transportation, Land Development

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�Program of Study

Courses Taken at The Citadel

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department’s fouryear program begins with courses which provide a foundation
of knowledge and skill in the basic arts and sciences. Limited
specialization in engineering starts during the sophomore year.
In the junior and senior years, the time is devoted essentially
to basic professional subjects. Throughout the four years, the
program emphasizes the development of habits of orderly study,
investigation, sound reasoning, problem-solving, and design,
rather than the mere acquisition of factual information. It is
stressed that an engineer is a professional, thoroughly grounded in
engineering science and technology, but also aware of the social,
economic, ethical, and ecological implications of professional
activities. The civil engineering curriculum is accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Each year the
curriculum is augmented by off-campus educators and engineers
who lecture and moderate seminars in engineering specialties.
Students’ sources of knowledge are broadened by participation in
these seminars and the student chapters of the American Society
of Civil Engineers, Tau Beta Pi (honorary engineering society), the
Society of American Military Engineers, and the Society of Women
Engineers (SWE).

Civil &amp; Enviromental Engineering Major
Hours Required for Graduation: 133
Courses Taken at Trident Technical College (or equivalent)
Civil Engineering (16 credit hours)
EGR-260 Engineering Statics			
EGR-270 Introduction to Engineering			
EGR-282 Introduction to Civil Engineering		
EGR-285 Engineering Surveying I			
EGR-286 Engineering Surveying II			
EGR-295 Engineering Surveying Lab I			
EGR-296 Engineering Surveying Lab II		

3
3
2
3
3
1
1

Humanities/Social Sciences (21 credit hours)
ENG-101 English Composition I			
3
ENG-102 English Composition II			
3
ENG-205 English Literature I			
3
ENG-206 English Literature II			
3
HIS-101 Western Civilization to 1689			
3
HIS-102 Western Civilization Post 1689		
3
PSY-201 General Psychology				3
Math/Science (35 credit hours)
CHM-110 College Chemistry I			
4
CHM-111 College Chemistry II			
4
EGR-275 Introduction to Engineering/		
	Computer Graphics			4
MAT-140 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I		
4
MAT-141 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II		
4
MAT-240 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III		
4
MAT-242 Differential Equations			
4
PHY-221 University Physics				4
PHY-222 University Physics II			
4
Total Credit Hours at TTC (or equivalent): 72
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Third Year (36 credit hours)
CIVL-301 Dynamics				3
CIVL-302 Highway Engineering			
3
CIVL-304 Mechanics of Materials			
3
CIVL-305 Transportation Engineering		
3
CIVL-307 Materials Laboratory			
1
CIVL-309 Structural Analysis			
4
CIVIL-314 Engineering Economy			
2
CIVIL-317 Professional Sustainability			
1
CIVL-320 Fluid Mechanics				3
CIVL-321 Hydrology and Hydraulics			
3
CIVL-322 Introduction to Environmental Engineering	 3
CIVL-327 Asphalt and Concrete Laboratory		
1
CIVL-330 Measurements, Analysis and Modeling for
	CEE Systems				3
ELEC-308 Elements of Electrical Engineering		
3
Fourth Year (27 credit hours)
CIVL-402 Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory	
1
CIVL-404 Reinforced Concrete Design		
3
CIVL-406 Steel Design				3
CIVL-408 Water and Wastewater Systems		
3
CIVL-409 Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering	
3
CIVL-410 Geotechnical Engineering II		
3
CIVL-418 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory		
1
CIVL-419 Environmental Engineering Laboratory	
1
CIVL-42X Civil Engineering Elective			
3
Technical Elective*					3
Humanities/Social Science Elective**			
3
*To be selected from an approved list of courses in the humanities
or social sciences
**Elective to be an approved Engineering or Science course
Total Credit Hours at The Citadel: 63
All freshman and sophomore level engineering and science courses
must be successfully completed prior to enrolling in senior level
classes	
Civil and Enviromental Engineering Design Electives
Each Civil and Enviromental Engineering major must complete
one of the following design courses in the spring of the senior year:
CIVIL-422 Comprehensive Project Design in Environmental
Engineering
CIVIL-423 Comprehensive Project Design in Structural
Engineering
CIVIL-424 Comprehensive Project Design in Geotechnical
Engineering
CIVIL-425 Comprehensive Project Design in Civil Engineering
CIVIL-450 Civil and Enviromental Engineering Intership
CIVIL-453 Special Topics in Civil Engineering

�LeTellier Hall was designed for the needs of civil and
environmental engineering education and contains, in addition
to laboratories, six multimedia classrooms and one multimedia
assembly room that contains additional audio-visual aids. There are
three computer facilities located in LeTellier Hall. To help ensure
the best use of these facilities, priority access goes to students using
software or capabilities specific to the LeTellier sites.
The Main Computer Lab – LeTellier 203
LeTellier 203 is the primary teaching and student-use computer
facility in the Civil Engineering Department. The twenty-four
student stations and one projection-capable instructor station and
laser printer located in this lab are connected to the campus wide
network, and provide direct Internet access via Ethernet. The
software in the labs is Windows based. All machines in the lab
have graphics-capable www browsers. The department’s standard
general purpose software includes: Microsoft Office, Mathcad,
AutoCAD, and ArcGIS. In addition, there are a number of
course specific software packages. Faculty also post: classroom
presentations, handouts, programming examples, class notes, and
solutions to tests, and homework on the CEE Department’s Web
server. These postings are in a mixture of formats including PDF
files, Mathcad documents, spreadsheet files, executable programs,
and multimedia presentation files that students may review as
needed before and after class.
The Special Applications Lab – LeTellier 206
LeTellier 206 is the home of the Civil Engineering Department
Special Applications Lab. The fifteen student computers serve
primarily as AutoCAD, GIS (ArcView) and structural design
workstations. Other uses involve construction management,
Global Positioning System (GPS) data analysis/adjustment,
and traffic engineering studies. Occasionally, small sections of
courses may be scheduled in the lab utilizing the instructors-only
workstation and projection system. This laboratory is equipped
with a network A-B size laser printer and E-size plotter.
The Graphics Lab – LeTellier 308
LeTellier 308 is the home of the Civil Engineering Department
Graphics Instruction Lab. The instructor’s station is equipped
with a projection system for both the computer and document
camera. The twenty student computers serve primarily as
AutoCAD and ArcGIS workstations. This laboratory is equipped
with a networked A/B size laser printer.			
Materials Testing Laboratory: Major items of equipment include
a 400,000-pound universal hydraulic testing machine with a
clearance of 8 feet for column testing and with a 36-inch-wide
working platform; a 250,000 pound and an additional 300,000
pound concrete cylinder testing machine; a 60,000-pound
hydraulic universal testing machine; a 10,000-inch-pound torsion
machine; and equipment for making tension, compression,
shearing, and most other accepted and significant tests on metals,
concrete, wood, and other structural materials. A transmission
Polariscope and related equipment are available to investigate in a
wide variety of two dimensional photo-elastic models.
Construction Materials Laboratory: Bituminous Materials Testing.
This laboratory contains equipment for making the significant
quality control and identification tests on asphalt cements, cutback
asphalts, and asphalt emulsions. Equipment for the design, mixing,
compaction by both hammer and gyratory means, and testing
of asphalt concrete paving mixtures by the Marshall and other
methods is included.

Concrete Materials Testing: A curing room, mixing equipment,
air entraining measuring apparatus, scales, and other minor
equipment are provided in this laboratory. Testing is accomplished
using the Materials Laboratory testing equipment.
Geotechnical Laboratories: The two soils laboratories are
equipped with consolidmeters, triaxial and direct shear machines,
unconfined compression machines, permeameters, Atterberg
limit equipment, Proctor and modified AASHTO compaction
apparatus, standard sieves, soil hydrometers, C.B.R. apparatus, and
other equipment needed for tests and experiments with soils.
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory: Equipment is provided for a wide
variety of experiments and tests involving the flow of water over
weirs or through pipes, meters, orifices, or a Parshall flume.
Other major items of equipment include a head loss and flow
measurement fluid circuit apparatus, a Reynolds number device,
two (2) hydraulic demonstration units permitting experiments
involving many phenomena of open channel flow, and a
centrifugal pump equipped to measure input and output of energy.
In addition, a parallel-series pumping unit is available for
students to study parallel-series pumping under a variety of system
conditions.
Environmental Engineering Laboratory: Equipment is provided
for water analysis determination (primarily according to “Standard
Methods”) pH, alkalinity, turbidity, conductivity, D.O., and color.
Bacteriological examinations may also be made for wastewater analysis,
biochemical oxygen demand, solids content, and coliform testing. The
equipment includes incubators, a muffle furnace, pH meters, dissolved
oxygen probes, electrophotometic devices, a constant temperature
refrigerator, spectrophotometer, a drying oven, a type I water generator,
a fume hood, a microscope, and essential minor tools and equipment.
Other engineering equipment: Adequate equipment is available
for the courses in engineering graphics, surveying, geospatial
representation, as well as for the junior and senior courses. This
equipment includes levels, theodolites, level rods, tapes, six total
stations, data collectors, and nine Geographic Positioning System
(GPS) receivers.
Fundamentals in Engineering Examination: Each graduating student
is required to sit the Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) Examination
and provide documentation to the department head.
Degree: The degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.S.
in C.E.) is awarded to those who successfully complete the program
of studies outlined in the course offerings section of this catalog.
Two humanities or social science electives, one technical elective,
and one civil engineering design elective are required. These are
selected from a list of approved electives maintained by the Civil
and Environmental Engineering Department. In completing the
two humanities or social science electives, the student will take
one from the core curriculum. The other shall be a departmentally
approved course. The civil and environmental engineering design
elective allows the students to specialize in a technical area of civil
engineering by completing a design course at the senior level that
integrates principles and practices of earlier courses into the design
of the engineering system.

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�Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering
Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Dr. John Peeples: 843-953-5057
john.peeples@citadel.edu
General Information
In 1941 the Board of Visitors authorized the establishment of a
Department of Electrical Engineering at The Citadel. Because
World War II intervened, the first electrical engineering degrees
were awarded to the class of 1948. The electrical engineering
program is offered in two modes—day mode and the two-plus-two
evening mode. The day mode is coeducational and open only
to members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and enlisted
active duty students assigned to one of The Citadel’s ROTC
Departments. The two-plus-two evening mode is coeducational, is
open to transfer students and does not require ROTC or Health
and Physical Education. Otherwise curricula, faculty, textbooks,
laboratory equipment, course content, classrooms, and laboratories
are the same for both modes.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is located
in Grimsley Hall, a first-tier engineering education facility that
provides a great learning environment. Modern, fully equipped
laboratories, classrooms, and faculty offices are logically arranged
on the third floor. The related Departments of Mathematics
and Computer Science, Physics, and Civil and Environmental
Engineering are housed adjacent to the department, creating a
“micro-campus” of science and technology.
The electrical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology (ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite
1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4102 – Telephone: (410) 347-7700.

Mission
The mission of the Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering is: To prepare the individual for professional work
or for graduate study in the fields of electrical and computer
engineering and to provide as many of the elements of a broad
education as can be included in a program of professional
study leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering.
In addressing its mission, the department strives, through small
classes, and hands-on experience in laboratories closely monitored
by full-time faculty, to provide an environment highly conducive
both to learning and to the development of close student-faculty
relationships.
The electrical engineering curriculum places emphasis on a broad
liberal education base, a strong background in mathematics and
basic sciences, and a logical sequence of electrical and computer
engineering courses that provide the breadth and depth necessary
for continuous professional growth in today’s technological society.
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By the end of the junior year, the electrical engineering student
normally selects an area of professional emphasis such as computer
engineering, control systems, communication systems, electronics,
or power systems. Integral to the program is the design component
that develops the student’s ability to address practical engineering
problems. Engineering design problems and concepts are included
throughout the curriculum and the experience is capped by a
mandatory two-semester senior design course in which the students
undertake significant design projects.
Convinced of the great value of practical experience, the
department encourages its majors to obtain gainful employment
in electrical engineering or a related field for at least one summer,
preferably between the junior and senior years.

Admission Requirements
1.	
	
2.	
2.	
	
	
	
	
	

Completion of the designated courses with an approved
Technical College or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
Completion of the evening undergraduate application.
Submission of all official transcripts from regionally accredited
colleges or universities attended. Courses with a grade of C or
higher will be considered for transfer to The Citadel. All
transcripts must be recieved for the application to be complete
and reviewed.

Program Requirements
Two-Plus-Two Evening Mode
The Citadel through The Citadel Graduate College offers an
undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
(BSEE). This program is offered in cooperation with South
Carolina technical colleges where the student completes the
first two years of study. The junior and senior years of study
are completed at The Citadel by attending evening classes. The
program is designed and offered to enable the full-time student
to complete the upper two years of the program and receive a
BSEE within two academic years and two summers. Students
are required to be advised for each semester of enrollment at The
Citadel.

Program Objectives
The Citadel Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
program prepares graduates to:
1.	 Succeed in the practice of electrical engineering, by ethically
and judiciously applying knowledge of science, mathematics
and engineering methods to solve problems facing a technologically complex society.
2.	 Apply and operate current hardware and software tools, equipment and development environments to conduct and/or lead
engineering analysis, design and research.
3.	 Value and pursue lifelong learning, not only to keep current
in electrical and computer engineering fields, but also to
sustain awareness of engineering-related issues facing contemporary society.
4.	 Pursue graduate education and/or professional registration as
desired or required.
5.	 Be principled leaders with strong communications and team
building skills.

�Student Outcomes
The Citadel’s Electrical Engineering program includes assessment
to demonstrate that students obtain:
1.	 an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and
engineering
2.	 an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to
analyze and interpret data
3.	 an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet
desired needs
4.	 an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
5.	 an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
6.	 an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
7.	 an ability to communicate effectively
8.	 the broad education necessary to understand the impact of
engineering solutions in a global and societal context
9.	 a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning
10.	 a knowledge of contemporary issues
11.	 an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Electrical Engineering Program
The initial year of study includes engineering fundamental courses
designed to develop the basic skills and good teaming habits
through case studies requiring the communication of creative
ideas. Electrical engineering topics studied in the sophomore year
include 6 credit hours of electrical circuit analysis, 1 credit hour
of electrical circuits laboratory, and 3 credit hours of computer
applications pertinent to the field. Theory is combined with
application, demonstration, and experimental verification.
In addition, the first two years include 19 credit hours of
mathematics, 8 credit hours of chemistry, 8 credit hours of physics,
18 credit hours of English and history and 3 credit hours of social
science to provide the foundation necessary for an engineering
education. Specific course requirements, using Trident Technical
College course numbers, are outlined later under Required
Program for 2+2.
The junior year requires a total 21 credit hours of electrical
engineering course work. Breadth of coverage is provided by courses
in linear system analysis, electronics, systems (automatic controls),
digital systems, electromagnetics, and electromechanical energy
conversion. Many of these courses include engineering design
problems drawn from the experience of the faculty. First semester
juniors complete their sixth mathematics course, MATH-335
(Applied Mathematics II), providing coverage of mathematical topics
required in upper division electrical engineering courses. The junior
year includes a single elective course that must be technical in nature
but outside the mainstream of electrical engineering.
The senior year provides depth in electrical and computer
engineering by requiring five out of a specified set of 400-level
electrical engineering elective courses and at least one approved
Computer Science elective. The elective courses are ELEC-401
(Electronics II), ELEC-403, (Electric Power Systems), ELEC-405
(Electrical Measurements) and ELEC-415 (Electrical Measurements
Laboratory), ELEC-407 (Systems II), ELEC-413 (Advanced Topics
in Electrical Engineering) ELEC-414 (System Simulation), ELEC-

416 (Communications Engineering), ELEC-418 (Advanced Digital
Systems), ELEC-419 (Computer Network Architecture), ELEC423 (Digital Signal Processing), ELEC-424 (Solid-State Devices),
ELEC-425, (Interference Control in Electronics), ELEC-426
(Antennas and Propagation), Energy Systems Engineering (ELEC437) and CSCI-420 (Software Engineering). These electives
provide the student the opportunity to pursue an area of interest.
While narrow specialization is neither possible nor desirable at
the undergraduate level, these three-credit electives provide depth
in both design and theory in their specialized areas. Below are
several examples of possible areas of concentration available to the
student.
Computer Engineering		
	
CSCI-223 Data Structures (prereqs: MAT-206, CSCI
	201/201)
	
CSCI-420 Software Engineering
	
ELEC-418 Advanced Digital Systems
	
ELEC-419 Computer Network Architecture
	
ELEC-423 Digital Signal Processing
	
ELEC-416 Communications Engineering
Power Engineering
	
CIVL-310 Statics and Mechanics of Materials For Non-		
	
Civil Engineers
	
ELEC-307 Nuclear Engineering
	
ELEC-403 Electric Power Systems
	
ELEC-407 Systems II
	
ELEC-405 Electrical Measurements
	
ELEC-415 Electrical Measurements Laboratory
	
ELEC-426 Antennas and Propagation
	
ELEC-427 Energy Systems Engineering
Communications
	
PHYS-308 Optics
	
ELEC-401 Electronics II
	
ELEC-416 Communication Engineering
	
ELEC-419 Computer Network Architecture
	
ELEC-423 Digital Signal Processing
	
ELEC-426 Antennas and Propagation
Electronics
	
PHYS-410 Thermodynamics
	
ELEC-401 Electronics II
	
ELEC-418 Advance Digital Systems
	
ELEC-423 Digital Signal Processing
	
ELEC-424 Solid State Devices
	
ELEC-405 Electrical Measurements
	
ELEC-415 Electrical Measurements Laboratory

Electrical Engineering Design Experiences
Engineering design is distributed throughout the electrical
engineering curriculum. Introduction to the design process
and the initial design experience occur in the freshman courses.
The engineering profession and the ethical responsibilities of
professional engineers are discussed. Design problems are posed
that require little or no in-depth engineering knowledge. For
example, a first design problem might ask the student to design
a dormitory room workplace. Functionality, aesthetics, and cost
of implementation are a few of the issues to be considered. Case
studies are assigned that provide an opportunity for the students
to work in teams. The emphasis is on the synthesis of a product
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�that meets broad requirements. The students are introduced to
the concept of design in which there is no single right answer and
where there are relatively few limits placed on the creative process.
Techniques of analysis, synthesis, iteration, and approximations
are studied in the sophomore and junior electrical engineering
courses. Specialized design exercises are used to illustrate the use
of these techniques in the areas of circuits, systems, electronics,
electric machines, and digital circuits and systems.
The senior year provides the opportunity for the student to begin
to focus on design techniques in a particular area of interest
through the choice of at least five senior electrical engineering
elective courses. Examples range from the use of a load flow
program to determine operational conditions of a small power
system in a contingency situation (ELEC-403), to the design of a
state estimator (ELEC-407), to the design and implementation of
digital filters (ELEC-423).

Humanities/Social Sciences (21 credit hours)
ENG-101 English Composition I			
3
ENG-102 English Composition II			
3
ENG-205 English Literature I			
3
ENG-206 English Literature II			
3
HIS-101 Western Civilization to 1689			
3
HIS-102 Western Civilization Post 1689		
3
PSY-201 General Psychology				3

The design experience culminates in the required senior design
courses, ELEC-421 and ELEC-422. This two-semester design
sequence provides students the opportunity to work on a project
of interest and provides the faculty the opportunity to guide
students in their first major design experiences and emphasize
once more the various constraints that may come into play in
a design. The students are taught several different structured
design approaches. Project definition and documentation are
stressed. Design teams of three to four students are formed at the
beginning of the first semester. Students are instructed on various
practical aspects of design, such as layout considerations, safety,
functionality, and documentation of design.

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The student design teams select and propose a major design project
to be completed by the end of second semester. They must enlist a
faculty project advisor to guide their project. At the end of the first
semester the design teams present their design proposals (written
and oral) that include their preliminary design (block diagram
level), a schedule for the following semester, and a cost estimate. In
the second semester, the teams do the detailed design, and build,
test, refine, demonstrate, and document their design projects.
In addition to the technical aspects, project management and
presentation techniques are taught and applied. A detailed project
specification is developed and placed under tight change control.
Financial and scheduling aspects of the project are tracked. A final
presentation in both written and oral form is required at the end of
the semester, along with a working demonstration.

Electrical Engineering Major:
Electrical Engineering Path at a South Carolina Technical
College (or equivalent):
Courses Taken at Trident Technical College (or equivalent)
Electrical Engineering Courses (18 credit hours)
ECE-201 Electrical and Computer Engineering Seminar	 1
ECE-205 Electrical and Computer Lab I		
3
ECE-221 Introduction to Electrical Engineering I	
3
ECE-222 Introduction to Electrical Engineering II	
3
EGR-270 Introduction to Engineering			
3
EGR-273 Problem Solving for Engineers		
2
EGR-275 Introduction to Engineering/
	Computer Graphics			3
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Math/Science (32 credit hours)
CHM-110 College Chemistry I			
CHM-111 College Chemistry II			
MAT-140 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I		
MAT-141 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II		
MAT-240 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III		
MAT-242 Differential Equations			
PHY-221 University Physics I			
4
PHY-222 University Physics II			

4
4
4
4
4
4

Total Credit Hours at TTC (or equivalent): 71

Courses Taken At The Citadel
Electrical Engineering Courses (32 credit hours)
ELEC-302 Electrical Machinery Laboratory		
1
ELEC-306 Electronics I				6
ELEC-309 Signals and Systems I			
3
ELEC-311 Digital Logic and Circuits			
3
ELEC-312 Systems I				3
ELEC-313 Electronics Laboratory			
1
ELEC-316 Electromechanical Energy Conversion	
3
ELEC-318 Electromagnetic Fields			
3
ELEC-330 Digital Systems Engineering		
3
ELEC-412 Applied Probability and Statistics for
	Engineers				3
ELEC-421 Design I				3
ELEC-422 Design I				3
Electrical Engineering Electives (15 credit hours)- Choose five
courses from the following list:
ELEC-307 Nuclear Engineering			
3
ELEC-401 Electronics II				3
ELEC-403 Electric Power Systems			
3
ELEC-405 Electrical Measurements			
2
ELEC-415 Electrical Measurements Laboratory 		
1
ELEC-407 Systems II				3
ELEC-413 Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering	
3
ELEC-414 System Simulation			
3
ELEC-416 Communications Engineering 		
3
ELEC-418 Advanced Digital Systems			
3
ELEC-419 Computer Network Architecture		
3
ELEC-423 Digital Signal Processing			
3
ELEC-424 Solid-State Devices			
3
ELEC-425 Interference Control in Electronics		
3
ELEC-426 Antennas and Propagation			
3
CSCI-420 Software Engineering 			
3
Note: ELEC 405 and ELEC 415 must be taken together.

�Technical Elective (3 credit hours) - Choose one course from the
following list:
PHYS-308 Optics					3
PHYS-410 Thermodynamics				3
CIVL-310 Statics and Mechanics of Materials for
	
Non-Civil Engineers 			
3
CSCI-223 Data Structures 				
3
CIVL-411 Engineering Management			
3
MATH-381 Deterministic Methods of Operational
	
Research 				
3
MATH-470 Mathematical Models and Applications 	
3
Math/Civil Engineering Courses (5 credit hours)
MATH-335 Applied Mathematics II			
CIVL-314 Engineering Administration		

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2

Humanities Elective (3 credit hours) - To be selected from an
approved list of courses in the humanities or social sciences.**
Total Credit Hours at The Citadel: 58
Credit hours required for graduation: 128 for evening students
**Advanced humanities or social science courses.
Note: Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering (ELEC-413)
is offered only occasionally. The Engineering science and
engineering design credits are a function of the topics studied.

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�Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering
Department of Engineering Leadership &amp;
Program Management
Dr. Charles O. Skipper, Department Head,
843-953-9811, skipperc1@citadel.edu
Dr. Robert Rabb, ME Program Director,
843-953-0520, rrabb@citadel.edu

Mission
To broadly educate and prepare graduates to become principled
mechanical engineering leaders in the global community by
instilling the core values of The Citadel, the School of Engineering
and the Mechanical Engineering program in a challenging
intellectual environment that includes a broad-based, rigorous
curriculum, emphasizing theoretical and practical engineering
concepts, strong professional values, and a disciplined work ethic.

Admission Requirements
1.	
	
2.	
3.	
	
	
	
	

Completion of the designated courses with an approved 		
Technical College or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
Completion of the evening undergraduate application.
Submission of all official transcripts from regionally
accredited colleges or universities attended. Courses with a
grade of C or higher will be considered for transfer to The
Citadel. All transcripts must be recieved in order for the
application to be complete and reviewed.

Program Educational Objectives
The Mechanical Engineering Program educational objectives
prepare graduates to:
•	 Succeed in the practice of mechanical engineering, by ethically
and judiciously applying knowledge of science, mathematics
and engineering methods to solve problems facing a technologically complex society.
•	 Apply and operate current engineering and analysis tools
and equipment to conduct and/or lead engineering analysis,
design and research.
•	 Value and pursue lifelong learning , not only to keep current
in the mechanical engineering field, but also to sustain awareness of engineering-related issues facing contemporary society
through formal and informal opportunities.
•	 Pursue graduate education and/or professional registration as
desired or required.
•	 Be principled leaders with strong communications and teambuilding skills to lead people, manage resources, solve complex
problems, communicate information, and influence decisions

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Program Core Values
The Mechanical Engineering Program has adopted the following
core values:
Students are our Focus: We believe the education, development,
empowerment, and welfare of our students are the primary focus of
our efforts.
Engineers as Principled Leaders: We believe the engineering profession requires the highest professional and ethical standars, which
we seek to model, teach and prepare our students to embrace.
Collaborative Teaching and Learning Environment: We believe
in a collaborative collegial enviroment amoung our faculty, staff
and students is critical in sustaining advancement in educational
excellence.
Growth through Assessment: We believe data-driven inquiry and
improvement will lead us to sustained advancement in educational
excellence.

Program Requirements
Two-Plus-Two Evening Mode
The Citadel through The Citadel Graduate College offers
an undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical
Engineering (BSME). This program is offered in cooperation with
South Carolina technical colleges where the student completes the
first two years of study. The junior and senior years of study are
completed at The Citadel by attending evening classes.

Program Outcomes
Students who qualify for graduation with a mechanical engineering
major will demonstrate an ability to:
•	 Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.
•	 Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data.
•	 Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental,
social, political, ethical, health &amp; safety, manufacturability,
and sustainability.
•	 Function on multidisciplinary teams.
•	 Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
•	 Comprehend professional and ethical responsibility.
•	 Communicate effectively.
•	 Comprehend the impact of engineering solutions in a global,
economic, environmental, and societal context through a
broad education.
•	 Recognize the need for and engage in life-long learning.
•	 Apply knowledge of contemporary issues within solutions.
•	 Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice.

�Program of Study

Courses Taken at The Citadel

The Mechanical Engineering program will incorporate a number
of courses within the existing ABET accredited civil and electrical
engineering programs. As shown in the program of study, there will
be five main focus areas to meet the needs of the local industry in
South Carolina.
1.	 Manufacturing Engineering - Students acquire knowledge in different manufacturing practices to optimize the
processes and systems in a production environment.
2.	 Composites - Students study composite materials, the
principles behind their design, their physical properties,
fabrication methods, and aplication to real-world engineering solutions.
3.	 Power and Energy - Students learn about energy resources, alternative energy, energy storage, conversion between
forms of energy, and energy performance limitations as
they apply to satisfying the needs of mankind.
4.	 Aeronautical Systems - Students study the science and
design of fixed wing light systems, aircraft performance
and structures.
5.	 Mechatronics - Students apply skills from mechanical engineering and electrical engineering to enable real-world
control of robots, unmanned aerial vehicels, and other
autonomous systems.

Mechanical Engineering Major
Courses Taken at Trident Technical College
Mechanical Engineering (19 credit hours)
ECE-201 Electrical and Computer Engineering Seminar	
ECE-205 Electrical and Computer Engineering Lab	
ECE-221 Intro. to Electrical Engineering I		
ECE-222 Intro. to Electrical Engineering II		
EGR-260 Engineering Statics			
EGR-270 Intro. to Engineering			
EGR-275 Intro. to Engineering/Computer Graphics	
EGR-262 Engineering Dynamics^ 			

1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Humanities/Social Science Courses (21 credit hours)
ENG-101 English Composition I			
3
ENG-102 English Composition II			
3
ENG-205 English Literature I			
3
ENG-206 English Literature II			
3
HIS-101 Western Civilization to 1689			
3
HIS-102 Western Civilization Post 1689		
3
PSY-201 General Psychology				3
Math/Science Requirements (32 credit hours)
CHM-110 College Chemistry I			
CHM-111 College Chemistry II			
MAT-140 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I		
MAT-141 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II		
MAT-240 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III		
MAT-242 Differential Equations			
PHY-221 University Physics I				
PHY-222 University Physics II			
^Students can elect to take this course at TTC or in the
summer at The Citadel.
Total Credit Hours at TTC (or equivalent): 72

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4
4
4
4
4
4

Third Year (37 credit hours)
CIVL-301 Dynamics ^ 				
CIVL-304 Mechanics of Materials 			
CIVL-307 Materials Laboratory 			
MATH-335 Applied Mathematics II 			
MECH-304 Engineering Materials w/lab 		
MECH-310 Thermo-Fluid Systems I w/lab 		
MECH-311 Thermo-Fluid Systems II w/lab 		
MECH-325 Computer Applications w/lab 		
MECH-330 Measurements &amp; Instr. w/lab 		
MECH-340 Manufacturing Processes w/lab 		
MECH-345 Machine Design 			
MECH-350 Modeling/Analysis &amp; Dyn.Sys w/lab 	
Technical Elective * 				

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3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Fourth Year (26 credit hours)
MECH-415 Heat Transfer 				
MECH-450 Mechatronics w/lab 			
MECH-460 Mechanical Engineering Sys Design 	
MECH-481 Senior Design I 				
MECH-482 Senior Design II 			
MECH ME Option I ** 				
MECH ME Option II ** 				
MECH Mechanical Elective ** 			
Adv. Humanities/Social Science Course *** 		

3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3

*To be selected from an approved list of courses in
engineering or science.
** To be selected from an approved list of courses in
Mechanical Engineering.
*** To be selected from an approved list of courses in
humanities or social sciences.
Total Credit Hours at The Citadel: 63

Hours Required for Graduation: 135
All scheduled freshman and sophomore level engineering, science,
and mathematics courses must be completed before a student will
be permitted to enroll in senior level courses. Students are required
to be advised for each semester of enrollment at The Citadel.
The Main Computer Lab – LeTellier 203
LeTellier 203 is the primary teaching and student-use computer
facility in the Mechanical Engineering Program. The twenty-four
student stations and one projection-capable instructor station and
laser printer located in this lab are connected to the campus-wide
network, CITnet, and provide direct Internet access via Ethernet.
The software in the labs is Windows based. All machines in the lab
have graphics-capable WWW browsers. The program’s standard
general purpose software includes: Microsoft Office, Matlab, and
SolidWorks.

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�Controls and Mechatronics Lab – Grimsley 330
Grimsley 330 is the primary teaching and student use facility in the
Mechatronics focus area of the Mechanical Engineering Program.
The room contains twenty-four student workstations or twelve
team stations and one instructor station. The software in the room
is Windows based. Laboratory equipment consists of standard
function generators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and Feedback
instruments for laboratory use and applications.
Materials Testing Laboratory – LeTellier 101
Major items of equipment include a 250,000 pound and another
300,000 pound concrete cylinder testing machine; a 60,000-pound
hydraulic universal testing machine; a 10,000-inch-pound torsion
machine; and equipment for making tension, compression,
shearing, and most other accepted and significant tests on
composites, metals concrete, wood and other structural materials.
A transmission Polariscope and related equipment are available
to investigate in a wide variety of two dimensional photo-elastic
models.
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory – LeTellier 104
Equipment is provided for a wide variety of experiments and
tests involving the flow of water through pipe networks, meters,
and orifices. Other major items of equipment include a head
loss and flow measurement fluid circuit apparatus, a Reynolds
number device, two (2) hydraulic demonstration units permitting
experiments involv¬ing many phenomena of open channel flow,
and a centrifugal pump equipped to measure input and output of
energy. In addition, a parallel-series pumping unit is available for
students to study parallel-series pumping under a variety of system
conditions.
Other engineering equipment: Adequate equipment is available
for the courses in thermo-fluids, machine design, manufacturing,
as well as for the other junior and senior courses.
Fundamentals of Engineering Examination: Each graduating
student is required to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
Examination and provide documentation to program director.
Degree: The degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering (B.S. M.E.) is awarded to those who successfully
complete the program of studies outlined in the courses offerings
section of this catalog.
Two humanity or social science electives, one technical elective,
and two Mechanical Engineering Options are required. These
are selected from a list of approved electives maintained by
the Mechanical Engineering Program. In completing the two
humanities or social science electives, the student will take one
from the core curriculum. The other will be a program approved
course. The Mechanical Engineering Options allow the students
to specialize in a technical area of mechanical engineering
by completing a focus area at the senior level that integrates
principles and practices of earlier courses into the application of
the engineering system. Students who are on academic probation
will not be permitted to enroll in upper level courses offered by
the Mechanical Engineering program (i.e. junior and senior level
classes).

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�Course Descriptions
Descriptions of graduate courses and evening
undergraduate courses are listed in this section.
Consult the course schedules online to determine the
course offerings in a particular term.

Graduate Course Descriptions
Anthropology (ANTH)
ANTH-501—Physical and Cultural Adaptations		
Three Credit Hours
This course examines how humans have adapted to their unique
environments through cultural alterations and physical changes
to the body by looking at pre-1492 Native American peoples. The
development of human cultures are examined beginning with the
origins of the First Americans and tracing their migrations to the
various environments of North, Central, and South America for a
more in-depth look at the range of variability among living peoples.
The growth and development of human cultures are examined
from the movement of pre-1492 Native Americans as bands and
progressing through tribes to more advanced urban societies.

Four Credit Hours
A study of inheritance, including Mendelian genetics, molecular
genetics, changes in chromosome structure and number,
cytogenetics, and population genetics.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-509—Marine Biology	
Four Credit Hours
Lectures cover major ecological factors and the fundamentals of
oceanography. Laboratory work stresses familiarity with species,
taxonomic methods, sampling procedures, experimental design,
use of equipment, and data handling.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-510—Vertebrate Natural History
Four Credit Hours
An introduction to the classification, ecology, evolution, and
distribution of the vertebrates. Laboratory with emphasis on
identification and field study techniques, especially with respect to
the vertebrates of South Carolina.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-512—Descriptive Histology	
Four Credit Hours
A detailed study of the chief types of animal tissues and a
description of the histology of organs. Laboratory work includes
microscopic study of cells, tissues, and organs of animals.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-514—The Vascular Flora of South Carolina	

Biology (BIOL)
BIOL-502—Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Four Credit Hours
A study of the comparative anatomy of vertebrate animals.
Emphasis will be placed on the evolution of organ systems in
response to environmental pressures.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-505—Biometry
Three Credit Hours
This course will focus on methods and procedures for designing
experiments, gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data. Topics to be included are descriptive statistics, estimation, measurements of confidence and reliability, tests of significance,
measurements of relationship and correlation, and non-parametric analyses. In addition to lecture format, students will get
hands-on experience in data gathering, analyses using computer
statistical programs, statistical inference and decision making.
BIOL-506—Ecology

BIOL-508—Genetics	

	

Four Credit Hours
An introduction to the study of biological interrelationships and
the effects of the environment on the structure and function of
animal and plant systems. Laboratory will emphasize methods and
materials of ecological investigations.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

Four Credit Hours
An introductory study of the native vascular flora of South
Carolina, emphasizing the identification and collection of native
plants. The student will have practice in use of taxonomic keys
and in preparation of specimens.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-518—Ornithology

	

Four Credit Hours
A study of the structure, function, and ecology of birds. Field trips
and bird specimens will give students a working knowledge of birds
common to South Carolina.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-519—Economic Botany

	

Three Credit Hours
A course in economic botany devoted to the consideration of
plants which are useful or harmful to humans, their origins and
history, botanical relationships, chemical constituents that make
them economically important, and their role in prehistoric and
modern cultures and civilizations.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-526—Freshwater Biology	
Four Credit Hours
The study of freshwater organisms and their environment.
Instruction will cover the biological diversity, ecological and
physiological adaptation, and the physical setting of freshwater
systems. Local systems of interest include large coastal rivers and
lakes, upper portions of estuaries, and old rice fields.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.
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�BIOL-532—Developmental Biology	

BIOL-606—Field Methods in Biology	

Four Credit Hours
A study of animal embryology and its molecular control, including:
processes of fertilization; the processes of cleavage, gastrulation,
and neurulation; the formation of tissues and organs from the
three primordial germ layers; the role of secondary inducation
and of hormones in development; the role of the enviroment in
development; and some of the techniques of molecular biology that
are used in the study of developmental processes. The laboratory
will include use of model systems to investigate the principles
discussed in lecture.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

Four Credit Hours
An examination of the methods used by field biologists
emphasizing experimental design, sampling techniques, and
data analysis. Classroom discussion will be supplemented by
practical field experience. Topics will include the measurement of
primary productivity, estimation of animal population size, plant
community composition and diversity, and the correlation of
environmental factors with species distribution. An effort will be
made to use procedures and field situations that are accessible to
local teachers.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-540—Biotechnology for STEM Educators
Three Credit Hours
This course covers current techniques in biotechnology research
and applications and highlights the interdisciplinary nature of
the topic. Discussions cover techniques used in genomics, and
proteomics and the applications of these techniques. Current
techniques are explained and ethical considerations are discussed.
Emerging technologies in this field and their applications are
introduced.

BIOL-607—Microbiology	

BIOL-601—Evolution of Animals	
Three Credit Hours
A review of evolutionary principles and general morphology of the
animal kingdom.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-602—Morphological Survey of the Plant Kingdom	
Three Credit Hours
An advanced course in comparative morphology, life history, and
phylogeny of the vascular and nonvascular plants. The laboratory
will include work on structural and developmental relationships
as applied to morphological and anatomical interpretations of the
vascular and nonvascular plants.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: two hours a week.

Four Credit Hours
General coverage of the anatomy, morphology, ecology, and
chemistry of microorganisms. The emphasis of the course will
be on bacteria, however, some time will be spent on the study of
fungi, viruses, richettsiae, and protozoans.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-609—Seminar in Environmental Studies	
Three Credit Hours
A series of field trips, lectures, and other experiences designed
to develop an understanding of the environment as it affects
human well being now and in the future. This course is especially
designed for teachers and counselors, grades K-12, in all disciplines.
Classes will normally meet daily from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a
period of two weeks during a summer session. Outside fieldwork
is required.

BIOL-610—Special Topics in Biology
Variable Credit Hours
This course is designed for the study of specialized topics in
modern biology. The subject for each course will be announced.
Lecture and laboratory hours per week dependent on topic.

BIOL-611—Graduate Research
BIOL-603—General Physiology	
Three Credit Hours
A study of the general principles of animal physiology. Emphasis
will be placed on cellular, tissue, and organ system function and
how these are integrated to allow the organism to respond and
succeed in its environment.
Lecture: three hours a week.

Variable Credit Hours
Research problems in various areas of biology to introduce the
student to the planning and execution of research experimentation,
data analysis, and the presentation of research findings.
By arrangement; prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

BIOL-612—Cell and Molecular Biology	

Four Credit Hours
A study of marine invertebrates and their environment.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

Three Credit Hours
An in-depth exploration of the cell surface, organelles, and
metabolism of different cell types. This course integrates cell
biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-605—Laboratory Methods in Biology	

BIOL-621—Aquatic Toxicology	

BIOL-604—Marine Invertebrates	

Four Credit Hours
An experience in laboratory preparation, participation, evaluation,
and supply sources for a series of general biology laboratory
exercises for the secondary or middle school level.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

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Four Credit Hours
An introduction to assessing the effects of toxic substances
on aquatic organisms and ecosystems. Topics include general
principles of toxicology, fate and transport models, quantitative
structure-activity relationships, single-species and community-level
toxicity measures, regulatory issues, and career opportunities.
Examples will be drawn from marine, freshwater, and brackishwater systems.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

�BIOL-624—Molecular Genetics and Recombinant DNA:
Theory, Practice and Issues
Three Credit Hours	
The fundamental principles and applications of recombinant DNA
technology will be discussed and demonstrated. Emphasis will
be placed on sources and preparation of materials for classroom
activities. Societal issues involving recombinant DNA technology
will also be explored.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: two hours a week.

financial problems, and offer reasoned alternative solutions.
The course builds on principles presented in basic financial and
managerial accounting courses, and introduces the student to new
financial principles.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Accounting (BADM-601) or
equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-606—Foundations of Quantitative Methods and
Operations Management	

Four Credit Hours
The objectives of this experiential course are to survey biodiversity
and provide understanding of ecological principles in tropical
habitats through physical involvement with the environment.
Two co-instructors will lead students on a 10-12 day excursion
in forest and reef habitats of the Neotropics, providing natural
history instruction and interpretation. Participants will have the
opportunity to immerse themselves in the subject by walking
forest paths, swimming forest streams, speluking caves, paddling
mangrove swamps, combing beaches, and snorkeling coral reefs. A
species list of plants and animals will be assembled for each habitat
and readings from the scientific literature, appropriate to the
region, will be assigned for analysis and discussion.

Three Credit Hours
This course provides students with an introduction to both
the fundamentals of operations management and the essential
concepts of probability and statistics. Topics include collection,
organization, description, and presentation of data; discrete and
continuous probability distributions; sampling distributions;
regression, model building, and correlation analysis; forecasting;
statistical process control; decision analysis; and waiting lines.
Emphasis is on understanding the processes involved in the
sourcing, production, and delivery of products and services,
along with related operational issues like customer satisfaction,
scheduling, project management, quality, inventory, reliability, and
capacity management. The spreadsheet computational tool (Excel)
is heavily used in this course.
Prerequisite: None.

BIOL-631—Environmental Physiology

BADM-607—Foundations of Marketing

Three Credit Hours
This course will study the effects of such parameters as salinity,
oxygen, temperature and elevation or depth on animal physiology
and the adaptations made by animals to these environments.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: two hours a week.

Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the world of business
marketing including the nature and fundamental concepts of
marketing, the assessment of consumer behavior, competitive analysis
and marketing decision-making focused on the marketing planning
process.
Prerequisite: None.

Business Administration (BADM)

BADM-609—Foundations of Management and Organizations	

BIOL-625—Tropical Rainforest and Reef Ecology

Pre-Requisite Courses:
BADM-601—Foundations of Accounting	
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of the
basic tools and concepts used in financial accounting. It emphasizes
identifying and interpreting relevant accounting information
for decision-making by external users. The focus is on the four
financial statements: the income statement, the statement of
changes in equity, the balance sheet, and the statement of cash
flows.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-604—Foundations of Economics	
Three Credit Hours	
This course introduces students to microeconomics (the study of
individual economic units, including product markets, individual
consumers, and firms) and macroeconomics (the study of broad
economic aggregates such as gross domestic product).
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-605—Foundations of Finance	
Three Credit Hours
This introductory course in finance provides students with the
financial management tools necessary to analyze complex business

Three Credit Hours	
This course introduces students to the classical management
functions of planning, organizing, leading, and the exercise of
control. This course integrates classical and modern management
concepts with an array of real-world cases, including a survey of
the concepts and techniques involved in designing and managing
operations.	
Prerequisites: None.

MBA Courses:
BADM-713—Communications for Leadership	
Three Credit Hours
This course provides insight on the role of organizations as
communication systems in which effective writing and speaking are
crucial. Emphasis is on developing awareness of verbal and written
styles, interpersonal skills, and creating a repertoire of writing and
speaking strategies.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-716—Legal and Ethical Environment for Decision
Makers	
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the framework of law and ethics within
which businesses operate and provides the student with a broad
understanding of common law (contract, tort, and property) as
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�well as a statutory, administrative, and Constitutional law.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-719—Information Technology Management	
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the student to the vocabulary of
Management Information Systems (MIS) and explores how
organizations are using information technology for a competitive
advantage and redefining the way in which they interact with their
stakeholders.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-722—Leadership in Organizations	
Three Credit Hours
This course is a seminar that focuses on the understanding and
application of organizational theory and leadership principles.
In addition, the course will include components on developing
individual leadership skills and different theories of organizations.
The applications component of the course will include a variety
of approaches such as cases, films, guest speakers, individual self
assessments, role play, team building exercises, and a leadership
portfolio.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-728—Accounting for Executives	
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with a knowledge of
the basic tools and concepts used in managerial accounting and
to provide an opportunity for students to employ their knowledge
of financial and managerial accounting through projects. The
course emphasizes identifying and interpreting relevant accounting
information for decision-making by internal and external users.
The focus is on the use of accounting information for decisionmaking, including behavioral and ethical aspects.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Accounting (BADM-601),
Foundations of Finance (BADM-605), or equivalent undergraduate
coursework.

BADM-731—Quantitative Methods for Operations
Management
Three Credit Hours
Students explore the role of operations management in building
the competitive strength of the firm and in pursuing the firm’s
goals of customer satisfaction, profit, service delivery, quality and
shareholder wealth. The course integrates classical and modern
operations management methodologies with both hypothetical and
real-world business cases. Students learn concepts and quantitative
algorithms involved in designing and managing operations.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Quantitative Methods and Operations
Management (BADM-606) or equivalent undergraduate
coursework.

BADM-734—Financial Problems	
Three Credit Hours
This course provides students with a venue for applying the
concepts and techniques from the Foundations of Finance
course to complex business problems. The course content will be
delivered primarily using the case method of analysis. Emphasis
will be on teamwork and group analysis of directed and nondirected business finance cases. Students will be responsible for
identifying relevant financial issues, offering alternative solutions,
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and making, justifying and critiquing recommended courses of
action. A portion of the course will be devoted to analyzing cases
with a significant international component. The course may also
utilize simulation as part of the course content.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Finance (BADM-605) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.

BADM-737—Strategic Marketing	
Three Credit Hours
This course examines how organizations gain and maintain a
competitive advantage in a dynamic environment. The course
emphasizes the analysis of marketing decisions involving
product, price, promotion, and distribution variables. Marketing
decision-making is explored in both domestic and global settings.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing (BADM-607) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.

BADM-740—Global Business Strategy	
Three Credit Hours
This comprehensive and integrative MBA capstone course pulls
together the concepts, tools, and approaches taught in all the
required courses. This course uses a combination of cases which
place students in diverse managerial positions and a business
simulation which requires the student to act as a senior executive
responsible for the strategic decisions of an organization. The
course emphasizes the application, execution, and resolution
of multi-dimensional problems. The course emphasizes the
strategic management of the business unit and the development
of a paradigm for strategic analysis as well as matching internal
processes with the implementation of diverse objectives. The focus
is on business-level strategy and the role of leadership in improving
performance.
Prerequisites: Accounting for Executives (BADM-728), Quantitative
Methods for Operations Management (BADM-731),
Financial Problems (BADM-734), and Strategic Marketing (BADM
-737). Must be taken within the last six hours of a students’ MBA
program of study.

BADM-750—Seminar in Business Administration	
Three Credit Hours
This course may be elected by students desiring to perform
advanced study and/or research in a particular area. Special topics
covered within the seminar, as well as required prerequisites, are at
the discretion of the instructor.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-751—Seminar in Accounting
Three Credit Hours
This course may be elected by students to perform advanced study
and/or research in a particular area. Special topics covered within
the seminar, as well as required prerequisites are at the discretion
of the instructor.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Accounting (BADM-601) or
equivalent undergraduate coursework and Accounting for
Executives (BADM-728).

BADM-752—Seminar in Economics
Three Credit Hours
This course may be elected by students to perform advanced study
and/or research in a particular area. Special topics covered within

�the seminar, as well as required prerequisites are at the discretion
of the instructor.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Economics (BADM-604) or equivalent undergraduate work.

skills through realistic cases (the application) with an emphasis
on preparation, bidding, distributive and integrative bargaining
techniques.
Prerequisite: None.

			
BADM-753—Seminar in Finance

BADM-764—Entrepreneurship	

Three Credit Hours
This course may be elected by students to perform advanced study
and/or research in a particular area. Special topics covered within
the seminar, as well as required prerequisites are at the discretion
of the instructor.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Finance (BADM-605) or equivalent
undergraduate work.

BADM-754—Seminar in Management
Three Credit Hours
This course may be elected by students to perform advanced study
and/or research in a particular area. Special topics covered within
the seminar, as well as required prerequisites are at the discretion
of the instructor.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Management and Organizations
(BADM-609) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-755—Seminar in Marketing
Three Credit Hours
This course may be elected by students to perform advanced study
and/or research in a particular area. Special topics covered within
the seminar, as well as required prerequisites are at the discretion
of the instructor.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing (BADM-607) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.

BADM-756—Financial Modeling
Three Credit Hours
This course is a hands-on course in spreadsheet and financial modeling, primarily using Microsoft Excel, and covers various topics in
financial management and investments. The emphasis will be on
the practical application of financial theory.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Finance (BADM-605) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.

BADM-757—Personal Finance
Three Credit Hours
This course will focus on the application of basic financial tools
and principles to the student’s personal life including the financial
planning process, liquidity management, debt management, asset
management, and risk management. This course will also include
retirement, education and estate planning.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-762—Negotiation Strategies	
Three Credit Hours
This course emphasizes negotiation, the art and science of creating
agreements between two or more parties, and introduces students
to the effective use of power, persuasion, influence, and control
in modern organizations. In this course students first apply
theories developed as guides to improving negotiating strategies
(the science). Students will then develop and sharpen negotiating

Three Credit Hours
This course is designed for students interested in creating a
business venture, acquiring an existing business, working in
industries that serve the entrepreneur, or who wish to become
familiar with the concepts, issues, and techniques of new
venture creation and entrepreneurship. Tools to be developed
include recognition of a venture opportunity, acquisition of
information on resources needed for venture creation and survival,
development of competitive marketing strategies, and international
opportunities.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-766—Human Resource Development	
Three Credit Hours
This course examines Human Resource Development (HRD) as a
field through the learning, development and behavior of humans
in social systems. These systems include but are not limited to,
workforce, education, and family. Research from Management
Science, Education, Psychology, and Sociology strengthen HRD
theory and practice. The purpose of this course is to explore the
integration of the individual into work organizations by examining
work issues in learning, training, leadership, and psychosocial
development. A primary focus of this course is on applied
performance management informed by human sciences research as
a tool that can be applied to productivity.
Prerequisites: None.

BADM-768—Human Resource Management	
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide managers with an understanding
of the processes of adding strategic human capital to the
organization. The course examines the design of work, personnel
recruitment and selection, employee compensation and benefits,
employee relations and personnel policies, and labor issues. The
course is applied management science designed for managers.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-772—International Management
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding
of the issues facing international managers and the environment
of the Global Market Place. Some of the challenges include:
accommodating different currencies, dealing with a multiplicity of
governments, operating effectively in diverse legal environments,
being sensitive to and avoiding problems that may arise from
cultural differences among people, and the formulation of effective
strategies in the complex global environment.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Management and Organizations
(BADM-609) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

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�BADM-774—International Business

BADM-788—Consumer Behavior

Three Credit Hours
This course studies the trend toward internationalization, explores
the terminology used in international business, and, via case
studies and examples, demonstrates the problems and advantages
of the internationalization process.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing (BADM-607) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.

Three Credit Hours
This course consists of the study of domestic and international
models of consumer behavior, including key variables from
the behavioral sciences. Course content includes research
methodologies, case studies, applications to decision-making, and
an original student research project.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing (BADM-607) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.

BADM-776—International Marketing	
Three Credit Hours
This course examines detailed analysis of theories, issues, and
decisions facing the global marketing manager. Emphasis is on
small and large firms, innovative applications, workshops, and
original research projects.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing (BADM-607) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.

BADM-778—Investments
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the practical aspects of investment analysis
germane to evolution of market securities and derivative
instruments evaluation, portfolio analysis and performance
evaluation, sources of printed and Internet investment
information, and the formulation of investment policies and
strategies.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Finance (BADM-605) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.

BADM-782—Advanced Topics in Information Technology
Three Credit Hours
This course may include expert systems, decision theory, decision
support systems, artificial intelligence, telecommunications, and/or
other contemporary issues in information technology.
Prerequisite: Information Technology Management (BADM-719).

BADM-784—Business and Economic Forecasting
Three Credit Hours
This course addresses the important function of strategic planning.
Planning requires accurate forecasts of future sales, capacity, market
size, prices, and a myriad of other variables that determine the
long-run profitability of the firm. This course will help the student
understand and create forecasts for the firm, industry and the
economy. Techniques include smoothing, time series analysis, and
regression analysis.
Prerequisite Quantitative Methods for Operations Management
(BADM-731).

BADM-786—Contemporary Accounting and Advanced
Problems
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the current issues in the field of accounting.
Particular issues covered in any given semester will be selected by
the course professor and announced at the time of registration.
Prerequisite: Accounting for Executives (BADM-728).

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BADM-790—Production/Operations Strategies for
Manufacturing and Service Industries
Three Credit Hours
This course builds upon previous course work to provide a basis for
development of a coherent operations strategy to support the firm’s
competitive strategy. Using case studies, course content is based
upon the programs that have proven successful in global firms and
covers process choice, product development, order coordination
inside and outside the firm, and methodologies for developing
technology and operations strategies.
Prerequisites: Accounting for Executives (BADM 728), and
Quantitative Methods for Operations Management (BADM 731).

BADM-792—Financial Markets and Institutions
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of the key financial institutions
(banks, insurance companies, mutual funds, government
entities etc.) and markets (stocks, bonds and foreign exchange
among others). Also discussed will be the wide array of financial
instruments that are available to business and individuals.
Particular attention will be paid on risk management and how
the various markets and institutions interact with each other.
The study of financial markets and institutions will help your
understanding of many exciting issues such as the recent financial
crises in the United States and around the world. Activities that
take place in financial markets have a direct effect on personal
wealth, the behavior of consumers and businesses and the well
being on the overall economy.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Finance (BADM-725).

BADM-795—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
This is an advanced course that may be taken by graduate students
desiring to engage in a research/scholarly project of mutual interest
to the student and the faculty member who directs the study. The
course is intended to be rigorous. The course structure, evaluation
process, and expected outcomes should be clearly delineated by the
instructor in advance.
Prerequisite: Advanced graduate standing and permission of the
instructor, the Dean of The School of Business and the Dean of
The Citadel Graduate College.

�Chemistry (CHEM)
CHEM-520–The Chemistry of Art
Three Credit Hours
This course will address the chemistry involved in the preparation
of artists’ materials and artwork itself and the chemistry used in
authenticating, restoring, and conserving art and artifacts.

CHEM-521–Forensic Science
Three Credit Hours
Forensic Science incorporates concepts of biology, chemistry and
physics in learning about the science involved in crime investigations. Hands-on activities will be incorporated to illustrate the
techniques. Topics to be covered include fingerprinting, blood
typing, disputed documents, DNA analysis, drug and poison detection and identification, and fiber comparison. Actual cases will be
studied.
CHEM-522–Nanotechnology for STEM Educators
Three Credit Hours
Nanotechnology is based on the science of designing materials
from the atomic or molecular level. It has the potential to impact
virtually every area of life, from medicine to ultrastrong materials
to electronics to clothing. In this course students will learn about
the foundational physics and chemistry behind nanoscience as well
as nanotechnology applications.

Civil Engineering (CIVL)
CIVL-502–Sustainability
Three credit hours
This course provides an introduction to the broad topic of
sustainability and its application to engineering. A foundation of
study on the historical perspective of sustainability leads to a focus
on sustainable development, sustainable design.
Prerequisites: BS degree in engineering or related field.
 
CIVL-504–Natural Hazards and Preservation of Historical
Structures
Three credit hours
Engineering and science applications and socio-economic impacts
of natural hazards on historic structures. Course provides
thorough overview of design, rehabilitation, and other socioeconomic decisions related to natural hazards and historical
structures.
Prerequisites: BS degree in engineering or related field.
CIVL-506–Geographic Information Systems
Three credit hours
Instruction in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) focusing on
data analysis and application methods for engineers, planners and
related professions. Fundamental topics include spatial analysis,
geostatistical analysis, 3-D modeling, and vector/raster modeling.
The focus of the course is on gaining a fundamental understanding
of spatial data structures in GIS, geo-spatial data acquisition,

geoprocessing, geostatistical methods; visualization, exploration
of spatial data; network analysis, terrain mapping, spatial analysis,
and modeling. The course will include specific emphasis on urban
land use evaluation methods, transportation analysis (dynamic
segmentation and routing) and hydrologic modeling.
Prerequisites: BS in mathematics, science, or engineering, or
permission from instructor. Familiarity with basic GIS concepts
with and either ARC/INFO, ArcView, or ArcGIS highly
recommended.

CIVL-508–Monitoring of Civil Engineering Infrastructure
Three credit hours
Design and analysis of instrumentation systems to monitoring
of civil engineering infrastructure for the purpose of evaluating
performance and/or design. Covered topics include principles
of measurement, measurement errors and error analysis,
instrumentation sensor types and calibration, data acquisition and
signal conditioning, and data management.
Prerequisites: CIV-330 or equivalent or permission from instructor.
CIVL-602–Water Quality Modeling and Management
Three credit hours
Water quality analysis and simulation of physical, chemical, and
biological processes affecting rivers, lakes, estuaries, and drinking
water distribution systems. Included are best management
practices based on application of water quality modeling
techniques to environmental systems (rivers, lakes, distribution
systems, etc.
Prerequisites: CIVL-312 or permission from instructor.
			
CIVL-604–Aquatic Chemistry
Three credit hours
Quantitative treatment of variables that govern the chemistry
of aquatic systems such as lakes, oceans, rivers, estuaries, and
groundwater. Emphasis on carbonate in open and closed systems,
metal complexation and solubility, and oxidation-reduction
reactions.
Prerequisites: CHEM-152/162 or permission from instructor.
CIVL-608–Building Load Analysis
Three credit hours
Structural engineering applications of analysis methodologies
used to determine loads in accordance with ASCE 7. Course
provides thorough overview of all practical load considerations.
Prerequisites: CIVL-309 or approved equivalent.
CIVL-610–Timber Design
Three credit hours
Design of wood framed structures in accordance with the NDS
Specification. Course provides thorough overview of practical
member and connection design and real world applications.
Prerequisites: CIVL-304 or approved equivalent.
CIVL-612–Urban Transportation Planning
Three credit hours
A systems approach to the transportation planning process
focusing on policy issues and the decision making process. Topics
include: 1.) Trip generation modeling –variables influencing trip
generation, regression analysis and category analysis; 2.) Trip
distribution – modeling factors governing trip distribution, growthfactor methods and gravity models, calibration of gravity models;
3.) Mode split modeling – factors influencing mode choice,
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�discrete choice models; 4.) Route selection – traffic assignment;
and 5.) Transportation surveys; transport related land use models,
urban structure, urban goods transport. Use of popular travel
demand software and transportation planning applications will
also be covered.
Prerequisites: BS in mathematics, science, or engineering, or
permission from instructor.
CIVL-614–Ground Improvement
Three credit hours
This course provides a thorough overview of several design and
construction methods for improving in-situ soil conditions.
Covered topics include site exploration; evaluation of in-situ
soil conditions via in-situ testing; soil liquefaction; soil shear
strength and compressibility; soil nailing; foundation problems for
highway embankments; soil grouting; dynamic compaction, vibrocompaction; and vibro-replacement.
Prerequisites: CIVL-410 or equivalent or permission from
instructor.
CIVL-616–Deep Foundations
Three credit hours
Design, construction, and inspection of deep foundation
systems. Covered topics include effects of deep foundation
installations; static capacity and settlement analysis of single pile
and pile groups under axial and lateral loads; drilled shaft design,
construction, and inspection techniques; deep foundation load
testing standards, interpretation, and simulation; non-destructive
testing and subsequent analysis; cost analysis of deep foundations.
Prerequisites: CIVL-410 or equivalent or permission from
instructor.
CIVL-650–Special Graduate Topics in Civil Engineering
Three credit hours
Selected graduate topics in civil engineering. The offering of
this course will depend upon the interest of the students, the
availability of an instructor, and the approval of the department
head. Since the content of this course may change, a student may
repeat the course for credit with the consent of the department
head. Prerequisites: Graduate status and permission from
department head.
Prerequisites: None.

Criminal Justice (CRMJ)
PSCI-500/CRMJ-500—Seminar in Social Science
Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary introduction to the social sciences with an
emphasis on the perspectives and patterns of inquiry of several
subfields. This course surveys the empirical and theoretical
contributions of different social science disciplines in order to provide
a fundamental understanding of the dynamics of individual and group
behavior. Topics include ethics, social science methodology, and the
key criticisms of these methods.

PSCI-501/CRMJ-501—Research Methods in Social Science		
Three Credit Hours
An examination of methods in the scientific study of social
phenomena with emphasis given to the systematic study of society
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and contemporary research problem in the social sciences, including
research design, data collection, data analysis, and computer
applications.

CRMJ-510— Topics in Criminal Justice		
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of criminal
justice to fit the needs of students as well as the specialized
knowledge of the faculty.

CRMJ-515/PSCI-515—Topics in Homeland Security		
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general areas of homeland security to fit the needs of students as well as the specialized
knowledge of the faculty.

CRMJ-555/PSCI-555—Leadership Application Course in
Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics in leadership application within the field of
criminal justice based on the specialized knowledge and research
interests of the faculty. This course satisfies the “leadership application” requirement for students in the leadership graduate certificate program.

CRMJ-560— Homeland Security and Criminal Justice
Administration		
Three Credit Hours
Seminar on effective management principles and practices as they
apply within homeland security organizations. Organizational
and management theories are analyzed and applied to the
contemporary structure of homeland secuirty organizations
with emphasis given to a review of the research related to
the development of leadership skills for homeland security
management.

CRMJ-561— Drugs and Crime
Three Credit Hours
This course of study explores and analyzes issues involving drugs
and crime. Drug types, drug offenders, drug trafficking/global
smuggling, money/laundering, law enforcement/interdiction,
governmental response, domestic and international drug policy,
drug-crime correlation, drug testing, and the drug relationship
to other social problems are examined. Future trends and current
dilemmas are investigated regarding the effectiveness of law
enforcement, the “war on drugs”, and drug usage.

CRMJ-562— Comparative Criminal Justice Systems 		
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the ideology, structure, and justice processes
of various criminal justice systems in the United States, Europe,
Asia, Africa, Middle East and Latin America This comparative
study involves the analysis of diverse social control, legal, police,
court, correction, and juvenile systems from representative justice
approaches around the world. Variations among countries in crime
and deviance phenomena, as well as, comparative normative values,
practices, and ethics of justice system practitioners are explored.
Contemporary dilemmas and issues involving crime and criminal
justice practices among divergent justice schemes are discussed.

�CRMJ-563— Criminal Evidence		
Three Credit Hours
A graduate level discussion of types of evidence, collection of evidence,
the chain of custody, and procedures relating to its introduction into
judicial proceedings. Special attention is given to Fourth Amendment
constitutional issues and the changing nature of the judicial order.

CRMJ-564— Juvenile Justice 		
Three Credit Hours
A study of juvenile delinquency and the operation of the
American juvenile justice system. The course explores classical
and contemporary theories of juvenile delinquency and status
offending, as well as the effects of family, peers, school, gang
affiliation, and drug usage on youthful offenders. In examining
the juvenile justice system, the course investigates the historical
development and individual operating components. (e.g., police,
courts, and corrections) of the system. Consideration is given
current and future issues involving youth and delinquency such as
curfew, boot camp, youth violence, drug usage, and court waiver.

CRMJ-565 Corrections	

	

Three Credit Hours
An overview of the American correctional system including
prisons, jails, probation and parole. In addition to the historical
development of punishment and corrections, the course explores
issues involving the effectiveness of formal punishment, deterrence
effects, punishment types, and the death penalty. Discussions also
include prison inmate culture, prison gangs, prison life, inmate
civil rights and litigation, problems and dilemmas of early release,
probation, parole, and recidivism. Future trends and prospects for
an increasing prison and parole population are discussed.

CRMJ-566— Ethics and Integrity in Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
A study of the role of justice, ethics, integrity, and ethical behavior
in the homeland security. The course examines ethical issues
regarding the application of law and challenges associated with
the protection of American citizens against internal and external
threats. Consideration is given to the function of ethical conduct
in the rule of law, use of authority, and exercises of governmental
power as part of U.S. government responses to threats to homeland
security. The course includes a thorough review of issues related
to the rules of engagement, the U.S. Patriot Act, Border Patrol
and Security, the Transportation and Safety Administration (TSA)
regulations, and the treatment of terrorists. Ethical dilemmas and
practical applications are explored.

CRMJ-567— Homeland Security		
Three Credit Hours
Seminar on homeland defense and security. The course takes an
in-depth look at the agencies involved in homeland security and
the interagency processes which exist to integrate the services of
federal agencies and state and local governments with armed forces
and defense agencies.

and domestic political violence, with some attention to the
phenomenon of “state terrorism” (international repression) and its
potential impact on the conduct of American foreign policy. The
course also reviews and critiques current explanations for terrorist
behavior. Issues addressed include conceptualizing and defining
terrorism, the structure of violent politics, the lessons and patterns
from the history of contemporary political violence, State support
for terrorism, and counterterrorism as a public policy problem.
CRMJ-569/PSCI-569—National Security Policy
Three Credit Hours
Seminar which examines the components of United States security
policy. Course discusses the roles and agencies involved in the
development of national security policy. Consideration given to
factors, both internal and external, affecting national security.

CRMJ-570—Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
Seminar on homeland defense and security. The course takes an indepth look at the agencies involved in homeland security and the
interagency process which exist to integrate the services of federal
agencies and state and local governments with armed forces and
defense agencies.

CRMJ-572— Ethics and Integrity in Homeland Security 		
Three Credit Hours
A study of the role of justice, ethics, integrity, and ethical behavior
in the homeland security. The course examines ethical issues
regarding the application of law and challenges associated with
the protection of American citizens against internal and external
threats. Consideration is given to the function of ethical conduct
in the rule of law, use of authority, and exercises of governmental
power as part of U.S. government responses to threats to homeland
security. The course includes a thorough review of issues related
to the rules of engagement, the U.S. Patriot Act, Border Patrol
and Security, the Transportation and Safety Administration (TSA)
regulations, and the treatment of terrorists. Ethical dilemmas and
practical applications are explored.

CRMJ-580–Introduction to Intelligence
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the field of intelligence
and national security. We will examine the history and
development of United States intelligence community. Specific
topics include the intelligence cycle, the relationship between
intelligence professionals and policy makers, the restructuring of
the U.S. intelligence community, oversight and accountability, and
covert action as a policy option. The moral and ethical implications
of intelligence practices will also be discussed.

CRMJ-581–Intelligence Research and Analysis

Three Credit Hours
This course seeks to develop in students the skills and abilities
necessary for conducting basic intelligence analysis. A variety
of exercises and practical applications are used to foster critical
thinking skills, the planning and coordination of data collection
CRMJ-568/PSCI 568—International and Domestic
from a variety of sources, and the use
Terrorism		 of analytic tools to establish
connections between people, places, events and other entities.
Three Credit Hours
Students are exposed to computer software programs that visually
In-depth seminar on the nature of international, transnational,
depict complex relationships.

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�CRMJ-582–Intelligence Theory Application
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the student to the discipline of intelligence
and provides the student with an understanding of how
intelligence systems function and how intelligence estimates and
products are derived. By understanding the basic psychology of
intelligence, organizational trends and cognitive cultural difference,
the student will gain insight to how intelligence analysis actually
transpires.

CRMJ-583–Transnational Organized Crime
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the diverse dimensions of transnational
crime. Students will examine and discuss historical and
contemporary patterns, modus operandi, capabilities, and
vulnerabilities of transnational criminals and organizations.
Course content includes an introduction to transnational crime,
a discussion of the “problem” of transnational crime, a review
of illicit activities of transnational criminal organizations, an
examination of the link between transnational crime and
terrorism,
a review of contemporary approaches to combating transnational
crime, and area studies covering Europe, Russia, the Middle East,
Asia, Africa and The Americas. Area studies will include a review
of American, Italian, French, Mexican, Asian, Middle Eastern, &amp;
African criminal enterprises, traditional organized crime, outlaw
motorcycle gangs, and other transnational criminal enterprises

CRMJ-585 — Topics in Intelligence
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of
intelligence to fit the needs of students as well as the specialized
knowledge of the faculty – possible offering: Narco-terrorism,
Weapons of Mass Destruction and Emerging Threats.

Computer Science (CSCI)
CSCI-562—Microcomputer Applications for Teachers
Three Credit Hours
This course is specifically designed to help teachers/administrators
prepare to use microcomputers and Internet resources in
their classroom/school. Topics include a general introduction
to computers, word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and
telecommunications. Emphasis will be on actual classroom/school
applications. This course is not intended for anyone who has
already taken another computer course.
CSCI-563—Programming for Teachers
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces computer programming and problemsolving using a modern programming language. Students will learn
language syntax and basics of event-driven programming. Concepts
and methods of object-oriented programming and design, creating
applications using a development cycle approach, and disciplined
coding style are included. In addition, students will also learn
about data organization and collection, database construction, and
manipulating data within a database. Students will be required
to complete tutorial exercises and projects that can be used with
middle and high school students.
Note: This course can not be used for the Master of Science in
Computer Science.

CSCI-601—Data Modeling and Database Design
Three Credit Hours
Topics include conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling,
data analysis, relational database design and normalization,
query languages, query processing, administration, and CASE
tools. A database design project is part of the requirement and
includes hands-on data modeling, design, development, and
implementation.

CSCI-602—Foundations of Software Engineering
Three Credit Hours
A survey course in software engineering processes and
methodologies. This course includes software life cycles, planning
and managing projects, capturing and managing requirements,
analysis and design, implementation, software testing and quality
assurance, and risk analysis in software development. Emphasized
are team-based development, quality standards, object-oriented
design, and CASE (computer aided software engineering) tools.

CSCI-603—Object-Oriented Design Patterns
Three Credit Hours
A course in software design using design patterns as a tool for
communicating software design solutions and as an aid in software
refactoring. Creational, structural and behavioral patterns are
emphasized. Also covered are finding and documenting software
development patterns. The Unified Modeling Language is used as
the design tool for software patterns and programming projects are
in an object-oriented programming language.

CSCI 604—Distributed Computer Systems Architecture

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Three Credit Hours
This course covers basic techniques for the design and construction
of distributed systems. Its aim is to give the skills needed to
build simple systems and to identify key issues for the analysis of
distribution problems.

�CSCI-612—Advanced Computer Architecture
Three Credit Hours
This course covers various topics relevant to clustering including
the following: interconnection networks, protocols, high
performance I/O, load balancing, availability, programming
models and environments, parallel algorithms, and applications.
The course is lab intensive and includes the implementation of
parallel algorithms on a parallel cluster.
Prerequisites: CSCI-604 or an undergraduate course in operating
systems.

CSCI-614—Advanced Operating Systems
Three Credit Hours
This course covers a broad range of advanced operating systems
concepts including protection, security, memory management,
kernels, file systems, synchronization, naming, networks, and
distributed systems as well as recent trends in operating systems
design. Specific aspects of operating systems which support
distributed computing will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: CSCI-604 or an undergraduate course in operating
systems.

CSCI-616—Automata Theory	
Three Credit Hours
The theory of finite state machines and regular expressions
are applied to the design of switching circuits, components of
compilers such as lexical analysis, pattern-matching, text-editors,
unifications as needed in Prolog or for automated deduction,
and almost any program which processes under commands.
Undecidable problems and intractable problems are explored.

CSCI-618—Programming Languages
Three Credit Hours
The course surveys the principles of programming language design
and the issues related to their implementation. Topics will include
a comparison of the major programming paradigms: imperative,
functional, logic, and object-oriented. Also covered are data types,
methods of specifying the semantics of language constructs, and
concurrency.

CSCI-631—Principles of Computer Security
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the principles and practices related to computer
security. The course concentrates on the problems of security
associated with computer systems and emphasizes the application
of cryptography to address those problems.

CSCI-632—Data Communications and Networking
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to data communications and computer
networking. Topics include LAN topologies, transmission media,
error detection, packet switching networks, internetworking of
heterogeneous network technologies, Internet protocol suites (with
emphasis on TCP/IP), the client/server paradigm, the BSD Socket
interface, network security, and network applications.

CSCI-633—Semantic Web Principles and Practice
Three Credit Hours
This course covers the emerging technology supporting the
Semantic Web with macbine-processable content. Students will

engineer and implement ontologies, associated metadata and
logical inference systems. Covered are specialized languages such
as Extensible Markup Language (XML), Resource Description
Framework (RDF), and Ontology Web Language (OWL) and query
associated query languages.

CSCI-634—Project Change and Management
Three Credit Hours
Managing projects within an organizational context, including the
processes related to initiating, planning, executing, controlling,
reporting, and closing a project form the major portion of this
course. Project integration, scope, time, cost, quality control, risk
management, and managing the changes in organization resulting
from introducing or revising information systems are also included.

CSCI-636—Information Technology Policy, Strategy, and
Governance
Three Credit Hours
This course will consider the development and implementation
of policies and plans to achieve organizational goals, the defining
of systems that support the operational, administrative and
strategic needs of the organization, and the study of approaches to
managing the information systems function in organizations.

CSCI-638—Advanced Topics in Database Systems
Three Credit Hours
Topics such as algorithms for query processing and optimization,
physical database design, transaction processing, concurrency
control, database backup and recovery techniques, database
security, distributed databases, multimedia databases, object and
object-relational databases, data warehousing, and data mining.
Prerequisite: CSCI-601.

CSCI-641—Advanced Cybersecurity
Three Credit Hours
This course will cover the techniques used to secure cybersystems.
Topics covered will include security policies, computer security
management and risk assessment, secured network protocols,
software security issues, ethical and legal aspects of cybersecurity,
and disaster recovery. Special emphasis will be given to designing,
deploying, and managing complete secured cybersystems.
Prerequisite: CSCI- 631.

CSCI-654—Software Requirements Analysis and Specification
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the software requirements engineering process.
Topics to include: feasibility studies, risk, requirements elicitation,
modeling, analysis, specification, and validation.
Prerequisite: CSCI-602.

		
CSCI-555—STEM Education Through Robotics
Three Credit Hours
Use the LEGO Mindstorms Robotics kit to build, test and program
robots to accomplish various tasks. This exciting fusion of physics,
mathematics, computer science and artistic expression can really
draw students and teachers into active learning and experimentation. Hands-on experience will provide strategies and projects that
teachers can use with middle and high school students; advanced
options are available for those who want to go beyond the basics.
Each assignment, project or test will have a due date that will be
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�posted online. Access to a Mindstorms robotics kit with software is
required for the course.

and manipulating data created in Microsoft Access using Visual
Basic.

CSCI-656—Software Systems Design and Implementation

CSCI-672—Human-Computer Interaction

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the issues, techniques, strategies,
representations, and patterns used in designing and implementing
software. Possible design topics include: specification of internal
interfaces, architectural design, data design, user interface design,
design tools and evaluation of design. Possible implementation
topics include: language-oriented issues, construction technologies,
tools and formal construction methods.
Prerequisites: CSCI-602 and CSCI-603.

Three Credit Hours
Introduction to human computer interaction and user interface
development. Topics include human factors of interactive
software, interactive styles, design principles and considerations,
development methods and tools, interface quality and evaluation
methods. This course stresses the importance of good interfaces
and the relationship of user interface design to human-computer
interaction. It is intended for students whose future work may
involve software development.

CSCI-657—Embedded Systems Design

CSCI-674—Introduction to Computer Graphics

Three Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to specifying, designing,
implementing and testing (real-time) embedded systems. Topics
include the embedded system life cycle, choosing a processor,
hardware/software partitioning, design techniques, cross-platform
development, debugging, testing and integration. Implementation
languages may include Java, C/C++ or assembly.
Prerequisites: CSCI-602 and CSCI-604.

CSCI-658—Software Testing and Maintenance
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the concepts and methods associated with
software testing and maintenance. Testing topics to include:
testing as part of requirements engineering and software design,
test plan writing, and static and dynamic testing. Maintenance
topics to include: an overview of corrective, adaptive, perfective
and preventive maintenance activities as well as organizational
managerial issues.
Prerequisite: CSCI-602.

CSCI-659—Service-Oriented Computing
Three Credit Hours
Service-Oriented Computing is a term that describes software
systems that combine Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
and Business Process Management (BPM) layers. This course
explores both SOA and BPM, demonstrating how business and
IT concerns can be aligned. Students will gain experience with
service-oriented development, process modeling and execution,
and securing services.
CSCI-663—Programming for STEM Educators
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces programming and problem-solving using
Visual Basic. Students will learn Visual Basic syntax, and basics of
event-driven programming while working with variables, constants,
data types, and expressions. Problem solving and decision-making
are integrated as students also explore looping and multiple forms,
using menus, common dialogs, procedures, functions and arrays,
debugging, creating executable files, and distributing a Windows
application. Concepts and methods of object-oriented programming and design, creating applications using a development cycle
approach, and disciplined coding style are included. In addition,
students will also learn about data organization and collection, file
organization, sort and search techniques, database construction,

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Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the fundamental principles of computer
graphics. Using standard graphics libraries, students will learn
these principles by writing a series of programming projects.

CSCI-690—Special Topics in Computing
Three Credit Hours
A course in the special study of an advanced or new topic in
computer science, information science or software engineering.
This course may be repeated for additional credit, as the topic
change.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

CSCI-691—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
This course consists of individual study of an agreed-upon topic
under the direction of a faculty member and following a course
of reading and other requirements proposed by the student
and established by negotiation with the director. This course is
intended to provide graduate students with an opportunity to
study in an area of computer science, software engineering or
information systems that is not generally offered. The course may
be repeated once.

CSCI-698—Project Thesis
Three Credit Hours
Project thesis is a three-credit hour course for the completion of
a formal master’s project thesis under faculty direction. A project
thesis is characterized by a research project that applies or extends
course topics through systems development.
Prerequisites: Completion of the four core courses CSCI-601,
CSCI-602, CSCI-603, and CSCI-604, and approval by the MSCS
program director.

CSCI-699—Research Thesis
Six Credit Hours
Research Thesis is a six-credit hour course for the completion
of a formal master’s research thesis under faculty direction. A
research thesis is a traditional research project characterized by a
comprehensive paper on a research topic.
Prerequisites: Completion of the four core courses CSCI-601,
CSCI-602, CSCI-603 and CSCI-604, and approval by the MSCS
program director.

�Education (EDUC)
EDUC-500—Foundations of American Education	
Three Credit Hours 	
This course provides an introduction to the historical, political,
sociological, and philosophical foundations of education. Emphasis
is on the complex relationship between society and school. Issues
regarding race, class, gender, and culture within the educational system
are addressed in the context of fostering educational opportunity and
ameliorating inequalities. An historical context also is established
which allows for critical examination of events, individuals, and ideas
that have influenced the development of education in the United
States. Through an integration of knowledge in the foundations
of education, the course prepares reflective decision-makers who
can critically examine various schools of philosophical thought and
political issues related to education.

EDUC-501—Methods and Materials of Middle and High School
Teaching	
Three Credit Hours
Study of the aims, methods, and materials employed in middle &amp; high
schools; organization of subject matter; motivation and direction of
learning; development of attitudes, appreciations, and ideas; classroom
presentation of formal materials; conducting informal activities;
provision for individual differences; measurement of educational
outcomes; and enhancement of personal and professional growth. The
focus of the course is the application of the learner-centered conceptual
base in the process of teaching their discipline specialty. A. English; B.
Biology; C. Social Studies; D. Mathematics. A passing score on the
PRAXIS II must be achieved upon completion of this class.

EDUC-504—Teaching in the Middle School	
Three Credit Hours
This course surveys the current practices in middle schools in terms of
objectives, methods, and materials. The student is involved in practical
application of these practices as they relate to the organization of
subject matter, the motivation of pupils, the achievement of learning
outcomes, and the evaluation of learning experiences.

EDUC-505—Individual Instruction	
Three Credit Hours
Emphasis upon current approaches and strategies utilized in the
individualized programs in the classrooms. Management systems
essential to individualized instruction will be emphasized.

EDUC-508—Remedial Strategies in Reading and Language
Arts
Three Credit Hours
A course for practicing educators which analyzes varying strategies for
helping the problem learner primarily in the literacy areas of reading
and the language arts. The course covers techniques at all grade levels
and reviews the literature as to teaching effectiveness. Case studies
are required.

EDUC-512—Data Collection and Analysis

	

Three Credit Hours
Coursework designed to introduce the graduate student to quantitative
methods to include construction of assessment instruments, analysis,
and interpretation of quantitative data. Students will be required
to develop minimum competence in use of microcomputers for
descriptive statistical analyses and word processing. Emphasis will be
placed on the development of skills in critical analysis of literature
relating to effective schools. This ability to analyze research data should
result in improved by professional performance.

EDUC-514—The Exceptional Child in the School	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework is designed as an introduction for students with
little or no background or experience in special education, and is
appropriate for students from various fields as well as for those who
anticipate further study and future careers in special education. An
interdisciplinary approach is used in the study of learning and behavior
characteristics of exceptional children and youth. There is a focus on
cause, identification, and educational and community programs for
exceptional individuals.

EDUC-515—Introduction to the Counseling Profession	
Three Credit Hours
Overview and orientation to counseling profession including history,
roles, functions, settings, specialties, organizations, credentialing,
ethical, legal, and professional issues.

EDUC-516—Research Design	
Three Credit Hours
Research Design is intended for those students who will be
conducting and producing research studies. The course examines
the various descriptive and experimental models for data analysis (in
the behavioral sciences), with emphasis placed on the fundamentals
of planning and inferential statistical techniques.
Prerequisite: EDUC-517 or equivalent.

EDUC-517—Statistics in Education and Psychology
Three Credit Hours
A course to provide skill in treatment of research data including
descriptive and inferential statistics. Some experience with analysis of
published statistical research in the fields of education and psychology
will be provided.

EDUC-520—Professional Internship	
Six Credit Hours
A supervised clinical teaching experience conducted in a public
school. This is a full-time, entire semester internship. Each student
also attends evening seminars. This last course in the MAT sequence
requires an Application: for fall semester, April 1, for spring, October
1. Application forms are available in the Department of Education.
Prerequisite: all other program of studies requirements. Passing scores
on the PRAXIS II specialty area examinations are required before
enrollment in this course.

EDUC-521—Program Planning, Management, and
Evaluation in School Counseling
Three Credit Hours
The purpose of the course is to prepare school counselors to work
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�within elementary and secondary school systems. A model for
planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive
guidance and counseling program with emphasis on student
development and competencies will be presented. The school
guidance counselor’s role and function will be discussed as a balance
of responsive services, systems support, individual planning, and
guidance curriculum. Students will develop resources, classroom
guidance curricula and group counseling materials that they can use
in their fieldwork experiences and in the initial stages of their careers.
Prerequisite: EDUC-515
	

EDUC-522—Critical Educational Issues in a
Multicultural Society

EDUC-531—Principles of Elementary Curriculum
Development
Three Credit Hours 	
Coursework focuses on the study of underlying principles of
curriculum development and organization including curriculum
evaluations and current issues and trends in the subject fields.
Attention is given to the learner-centered decisions teachers,
administrators, and others educators must make about elementary
curriculum.

EDUC-532—Principles of Middle or High Curriculum
Development

Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes a study of contemporary issues/trends, internal
and external to elementary and secondary school systems which
impacts on the learner. The course is designed to encourage students
to examine issues/trends within the context of their present and
future career interests.

Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the study of underlying principles of curriculum
development and organization including curriculum evaluations and
current issues and trends in the subject areas. Attention is given to
the learner-centered decisions teachers, administrators, and others
educators must make about secondary curriculum.

EDUC-524—Techniques of School Supervision

EDUC-535—Organizational Theory and Behavior 	

Three Credit Hours
Coursework examines the criteria needed for effective school
supervision at all levels. Administrative candidates explore the
technical and interpersonal skills, functions and knowledge required
to effectively evaluate faculty and staff.

EDUC-525—Transition to the Profession
Three Credit Hours
This course is for candidates seeking SC teacher certification. The
purpose is to provide each candidate an opportunity to demonstrate
his/her ability through successful completion of all ADEPT written
materials, reflections and a professional portfolio. (Must be taken
concurrently with Student Teaching Internship - EDUC 520).

EDUC-527—Finance and Business Management 	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes procedures and problems relating to financing
public education, theory of taxation, types of taxes, practices of
education finance, federal, state, and local support of education,
budget procedures, financial accounting, purchasing, insurance,
inventories, and school maintenance.

EDUC-528—School Administration	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework is designed for school personnel preparing for
administrative positions. The course involves a study of the basic
concepts involved in planning, organizing, managing, and evaluating
public schools.

EDUC-529—Emerging Technologies for School Administration
Three Credit Hours
Coursework is designed for practicing and prospective educational
administrators that present current and emerging technology in using
instructional and administrative technology in such areas as record
keeping, scheduling, data collection and analysis, and the evaluation
and instructional technology.

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Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes a study of the school organization as a social
system, supervision and curriculum, control, authority, change,
planning strategies, and organizational dynamics.

EDUC-536—Educational Psychology 	
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to educational psychology
and explores the process of learning throughout the life span.
Emphasis is placed on the application of psychological concepts,
theoretical principles, and research findings to the planning and
implementation of effective instructional strategies in the classroom.
Moreover, through this course graduate students who are preparing
for employment in the field of education are acquainted with many
facets of the teacher’s role in the teaching/learning process. Class
discussions, activities, and field experience focus on the connection
between theory and practice and provide students with opportunities
to apply psychological principles and solve practical problems for
personal and professional growth.
EDUC 537—Student Development Services in Higher Education
Three Credit Hours
Overview of the historical development of the counseling and student
afairs profession, as well as legal and ethical codes, and skills needed
in the profession. (for Student Affairs major, this course replaces
EDUC 515, Introduction to the Counseling Profession.)
EDUC 538—Theories of Student Development in Higher
Education
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of theories of student
development in higher education as it applies to the cognitive and
psychosocial development of students and the influence of the
college environment.
EDUC 539—Higher Education Administration
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of the process of organizing the

�personnel and financial resources needed to effectively meet student
development and institutional goals and objectives. This course will
introduce students to basic human and fiscal management concepts
and skills.

EDUC-540—Integrative Foundations and Teaching in American
Education
Five Credit Hours
This first pre-professional block format course provides an introduction
to the historical, political, sociological, and philosophical foundations
of education as well as methods and materials of teaching middle &amp;
high school. The integrated approach includes learner similarities
and differences, motivation and direction of learning, provision
for individual differences, measurement of educational outcomes,
organization of subject matter, legal issues, and enhancement of
personal and professional growth. Learner-centered in nature, this
course is intended to begin the process of developing professional
educational leaders. 35 hours of field experience is required for
this course. During the field experience, the teacher candidate will
observe, assist and teach in a secondary school setting under the
supervision of a classroom teacher who is certified in the candidate’s
chosen content area.

EDUC-541—Integrative Educational Psychology and Exceptional
Child
Five Credit Hours
This second pre-professional block format course provides an
introduction to educational psychology and exceptional children.
In the course, teacher candidates will explore the process of learning
throughout the life span with emphasis on both normal development
and exceptionalities. Emphasis is placed on the application of
psychological concepts, theoretical principles, and research findings to
the planning and implementation of effective instructional strategies
in the classroom so that all children can learn. Teacher candidates will
also explore cause, identification, and educational and community
programs for exceptional individuals. 20 hours of field experience
is required for this course. During field experiences for this course,
the teacher candidate will have the opportunity to observe and work
in a variety of settings with students who have normal development
and students who have exceptionalities.

EDUC-542—Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle and High
School Content Areas Through Applied Research
Five Credit Hours
This third pre-professional block format course is designed for the
middle school and high school teacher emphasizing pupil diagnosis of
reading and writing skills followed by instructional decision making
directed toward a balanced teaching approach. Quantitative and
qualitative methods of research including construction of assessment
instruments, analysis, and interpretation of data will be integrated into
the course content. Students will be required to develop minimum
competence in use of microcomputers for descriptive statistical analyses
and word processing. Emphasis will be placed on the development of
skills in critical analysis for instructional improvement. 20 hours of
field experience is required for this course. During field experiences,
teacher candidates will use a research approach to focus on assisting
middle and/or high school student(s) improve their literacy skills in
the teacher candidate’s chosen content areas.

EDUC-543—Teaching, Learning and Assessing with Technology
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of new and emerging technologies
and how they are changing the way educators teach and students
learn. These new advances enable students to engage in authentic
learning by leveraging technology for problem solving, discovery and
exploratory learning situated in a real-world context. In this course,
educators will identify, explore and evaluated new and emerging
technologies and their potential impact on instructional practices in
integrated/interdisciplinary STEM education. Theories underlining
these technological advancements and their implications for effective
implementation are discussed.

EDUC-544—Project Based Learning and Interdisciplinary
Teaching
Three Credit Hours
This course will enable students to learn how to use a StandardsFocused Project Based Learning (PBL) Model to develop specialized
instructional curriculum to be implemented and integrated into
an existing interdisciplinary educational system. Interactive and
practical assignments are used to help teach the five major planning
elements of PBL. Online discussions and interactive learning modules
will be focused on the learning and application of PBL concepts.
Furthermore, coursework is designed to help the student create a
Project Based Learning curriculum for use in their teaching. For
students enrolled in the STEM degree program, the curriculum
developed in this class will be used as a component in their Capstone
Project.

EDUC-545—Developing STEM Disciplinary Literacy Skills
Three Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to enable those in the educational
field to customize literacy practices to meet the unique demands of
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Each content
area demands specialized literacy skills. Therefore, in order to
prepare students for literacy demands in careers and later in life, it
is essential that literacy learning be embedded within the content
knowledge. Educators will learn to assist K-12 students with the
navigation of complex informational texts within STEM areas and
be better prepared to help all students develop the necessary disciplinary literacy skills.

EDUC-546—Leadership and Critical Issues in STEM
Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to help candidates consider critical issues
linked to successful leadership models in the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) into
educational endeavors. The on-line instructional approach for this
course includes web-quest activities, asynchronous discussions, field
experience interviews, and curriculum development activities as
well as implementation reflective activities.

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�EDUC-547—Research and Statistics for STEM Applications
Three Credit Hours
This is a three (3) unit graduate course for teachers in STEM education with no previous background in statistics who will need
statistics in their further studies and their work. The focus is on
understanding the use of research and statistical methods in various areas of science and engineering. Topics to be covered include
research methods, measures of central tendency and variability,
correlation, statistical inference, and basic design of experiments
with examples and applications in science and engineering. Teachers will become critical consumers of research products and learn
the basic skills of planning, designing, and executing and reporting research as well as evaluating and applying published research
findings. Emphasis will concentrate on planning, developing, and
producing a quality STEM research e-portfolio.

EDUC-548—Multidisciplinary Experimental Design and
Implementation-Special Topics
Three Credit Hours
In this course, students will learn methods of collaborative interdisciplinary experimental design in the STEM fields. The course is
designed to provide students with the experience, tools, and methods needed to improve experimental design processes and strategies
for implementation in their classrooms. This course, using relevant
STEM content, provides case studies in multidisciplinary experiments emphasizing problem solving and experimental design.

EDUC-562—Legal &amp; Ethical Leadership Issues in Education 	
Three Credit Hours
This course examines goals and objectives of professional
organizations, codes of ethics, legal considerations, standards of
preparation, certification, licensing, role identity of counselors and
other personnel services specialists, and fee structures, and the impact
of fees on the counseling relationship.

EDUC-567—Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
Three Credit Hours
This course is a 3-hour, transcript course in abnormal behavior
and psychopathology of children, adolescents, and adults. The
course will focus on the etiology and morbidity of differing mental
disorders. Students will be introduced to the science and art of clinical
assessment as a foundation for the actual practice of assessment in
school and community mental health settings. Students will receive
practical training in the process of clinical assessment as associated
with the specific disorders, which will be focused on the use of
assessment techniques in a professionally and ethically responsible
manner. The informal and formal diagnostics taught in the course
will complement DSM-V-TR courses.

EDUC-568—DSM -V -TR

Three Credit Hours
Students will examine and utilize tests and other evaluation techniques
in counseling, in educational planning, in curriculum assessment, and
in school-wide testing programs. Controversial issues in measurement
will be appraised in the context of basic principles and actual use.

Three Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to provide master’s degree students with a
basic introduction to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders in relation to the psychology of deviant, or abnormal,
behavior. This course will explore the subject on a number of different
levels. Knowledge will be gained through: (a) an understanding of the
history and theories in the field through lecture, readings, the internet,
group discussions, and research; (b) an understanding of diagnoses in
the DSM-IV-TR; and (c) the application of this knowledge through
exercises, assignments, class participation, and videotaped role-plays.

EDUC-550—Career Counseling and Development

EDUC-570—Developing Literacy Knowledge with At Risk Readers

EDUC-549—Applied Measurement Techniques	

Three Credit Hours
Students will learn foundational career development theories, the
usefulness of career inventories, and the current trends in career
counseling for adults and school-age children. In addition, students
will practice and demonstrate competency in career counseling.
Prerequisite: EDUC-549 and EDUC-551

EDUC-551—Counseling Theories and Practice
Three Credit Hours
Overview of selected approaches to counseling theory and practice.
Prerequisite: EDUC-515

EDUC-552—Group Counseling	
Three Credit Hours
Overview of selected approaches to group guidance and counseling
theory and practice.
Prerequisite: EDUC-551 or EDUC-537 and EDUC-551

EDUC-561—Counseling Diverse Populations	
Three Credit Hours
Designed to provide an overview of human behavior including
diversity and cultural pluralism. Multicultural theories and models
of counseling and consulting are presented and examined.

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Three Credit Hours
A survey of the nature, problems, and learning needs of at-risk readers,
the course provides participants with information and techniques
necessary for appropriate instructional decisions and actions.

EDUC-585—Independent Research	
Three Credit Hours
A supervised research project in an area related to the student’s
major would be completed. A formal presentation to a panel of three
faculties who evaluate the project will be required. With the approval
of major advisor and graduate dean, this course may be repeated once
for additional credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and submission of a research
prospectus.

EDUC-587—Special Topics in Education	
Three Credit Hours
A course designed for the intensive study of a current problem in
the field of education. The instructional design will emphasize field
research and applied practice. No more than 6 credit hours under
this listing can be credited toward a degree program.

�EDUC-588—Developing Literacy Skills Pre K-Grade 5	

EDUC-598—Curriculum Project

Three Credit Hours
A foundational course designed to focus on developing literacy skills
from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The developmental process
of literacy growth along with techniques for teaching phonemic
awareness, word recognition, vocabulary, and comprehension skills
will be explored.

Three Credit Hours
Coursework is designed as a capstone to the program in Curriculum
and Instruction. The student will be required to develop a curriculum
project ultimately to be implemented in the student’s classroom or
school. This written project will require a review of existing literature
and a presentation of the results to peers and professor.
Prerequisite: EDUC 531 or EDUC 532

EDUC-589—Methods and Materials for Developing Literacy
Skills
Three Credit Hours
Specific methods of literacy instruction will be studied and
demonstrated along with analysis and evaluation of a wide variety of
materials used in literacy instruction.

EDUC-590—Literacy Assessment and Instruction	
Three Credit Hours
A course examining and providing practice with formal and informal
assessments used to target children’s literacy strengths and identify
areas needing improvement. Participants will assess one child and
plan corrective instruction based on the assessment results.
Prerequisite: EDUC-588 or EDUC-589

EDUC-591—Practicum in Literacy Education	

EDUC-600—Professional Negotiations	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework emphasizes knowledge and improvement in the various
education associations. The student will become acquainted with
forces and trends influencing collective negotiations; principles,
concepts, and theory relevant to negotiations; negotiation skills; and
relevant literature and research.

EDUC-601—Principles of School Law	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes constitutional, statutory, case, and common
law bases of school administration and the study of legal provisions
and principles relating to education with an emphasis on research
and analysis.

Three Credit Hours
A field-based course in which each candidate engages in the supervised
teaching of an individual student. Candidates synthesize the
knowledge they have gained in the program to demonstrate ability
to appropriately assess and instruct a student at that student’s level
of literacy instruction. A case study approach is used.
Prerequisite: EDUC-590

EDUC-602—Staff Personnel Administration	

EDUC-592— Teaching Reading and Writing in the Middle and
High School—Content Areas
Three Credit Hours
A course designed for the middle school and high school
teacher emphasizing student diagnosis followed by instructional
decision making directed toward a balanced teaching approach.
Candidates focus on literacy skills while teaching the subject
matter of the secondary content areas.

Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the study of problems and policies of the school
plant, such as population studies, educational planning, school
building standards, materials and uses, rating, and public relations.
Discussion of innovative plans and construction as well as visits to
new schools will be made.

Prerequisite: EDUC-501

EDUC-594—Internship in Literacy Education
Three Credit Hours
A field-based course in which each candidate engages in the supervised
teaching of small groups of students. Candidates synthesize the
knowledge they have gained in the program to demonstrate ability to
appropriately assess and instruct a group of students at each student’s
level of literacy instruction.
Prerequisites: EDUC 591 and a satisfactory score on Praxis II must
be on file. Also, applicants must have a cleared background check
on file with the S.C. Department of Education.

EDUC-597—Supervision of Student Teachers 	

Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the study of personnel policies and practices
as they relate to recruitment, selection, orientation, employment,
promotion, evaluation, in-service development, dismissal, retirement,
and teacher-administrator relationships.

EDUC-603—School Plant Seminar	

EDUC-605—Independent Study	
Three Credit Hours
This course will offer students an opportunity to acquire deeper
knowledge of thought and practice in the major field of emphasis.
Each student must develop a plan of independent study at the outset
and file the completed study at the end of the semester
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and Dean of School of
Education.

EDUC-606—The Superintendency and School Organization 	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework emphasizes the principles of central school administration
and the structural organization of public education and the
responsibilities and authority of school boards, superintendents, and
principals and the relationships between them.

Three Credit Hours
A course in supervision for master teachers, department heads, and
college teachers with supervisory responsibilities in teacher education.

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�EDUC-608—Literature for Children and Adolescents	

EDUC-619—Assessment of School Programs	

Three Credit Hours
A survey of literature for children. Appreciation and enjoyment
of noteworthy books including award winners and multicultural
literature will be the focus of instruction. The ability to effectively
use a variety of texts with children throughout the school program
will be emphasized.

Three Credit Hours
Coursework provides theoretical and applied analysis of the procedures
and techniques involved in designing and implementing evaluation
and assessment studies of total school programs. Attention will be
given to accreditation procedures, minimum standards, legislative
requirements, as well as the assessment of instructional outcomes

EDUC-610—Seminar on School Improvement	

EDUC-620—Systems Planning and Management for Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to apply systems theory to real educational
situations. Setting and implementing goals and objectives, using
various management techniques and tools, and then applying general
management principles and practices constitute the instructional
content.

Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the process of designing, implementing, and
evaluating a school climate improvement program which includes
mutual efforts by staff and students to formulate and attain school
goals. Emphasis will be placed on effective school research.

EDUC-611—Staff Development and Evaluation
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses on designing staff development and evaluation
systems to enhance effectiveness of school personnel.

EDUC-612—Seminar in School Law	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework provides updates on legal issues and decisions related to
teaching and the administration of public schools including current
laws and regulations pertaining to public schools in South Carolina.
Prerequisite: EDUC-601

EDUC-613—Foundations of American Higher Education
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the historical, political,
sociological, and philosophical foundations of higher education.
Emphasis is on the complex relationship between society and higher
education. Issues regarding race, class, gender and culture within
the educational system are addressed in the context of fostering
educational opportunity and ameliorating inequalities. A historical
context also is established which allows for critical examination of
events, individuals, and ideas that have influenced the development
of higher education in the United States. Through an integration
of knowledge in the foundations of education, the course prepares
reflective decision makers who can critically examine various schools
of philosophical thought and political issues related to higher
education.

EDUC-614—Seminar in Educational Administration
Three Credit Hours
Coursework explores various theories and their impact on
administration and the organization. Emphasis will be placed on
behavioral science theories drawn from historical, philosophical,
and sociological works applied to the administrative process.

EDUC-616—Political Process of Public Education	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the study of the process by which education
public policy decisions are made, authority and responsibility, power
and influence, public policy, methods of determining power structure,
superintendency, and roles and tasks that includes attention to school
community relations.

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EDUC-622—Critical Multicultural Issues in Higher Education
Three Credit Hours
A study of contemporary issues/trends internal and external to work
within higher education system, focusing on the status, programming
needs, and legal and ethical concerns of racial
minorities, persons with disabilities, different lifestyle orientations,
and adult learners on college/university campuses.
EDUC-624—Basic Counseling Skills
Three Credit Hours
Systematic development of basic counseling skills essential to enter
the counseling profession.
Prerequisite: EDUC-551 and/or faculty advisor approval.
EDUC-629—Practicum in School Counseling	
Three Credit Hours
Supervised counseling experience in which student serves as counselor
in school setting for a minimum of 100 clock hours.
Prerequisites: EDUC-624
EDUC-632, 633—Internship: School Superintendency 	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework provides supervised field studies and experiences in
central office administration.
Prerequisite: Passing PRAXISII score results on file at The Citadel
and permission of advisor.
EDUC-634—Practicum in Student Affairs and College Counseling
Three Credit Hours
Supervised counseling experience in which the student serves as a
college counselor in a school setting for a minimum of 100 clock
hours.
Prerequisite: EDUC-624
EDUC-642—Coaching in Literacy Education
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the role of literacy coaching (K12). Students learn to provide support for teachers and the school
community as a whole. As part of this class, students will create a
professional development presentation and lead a teacher inquiry
group on a topic related to literacy. This course will include topics
related to modeling instruction, observing and providing feedback,
and creating a literacy plan for a classroom or school.

�EDUC-643—Action Research in Literacy Coaching
Three Credit Hours
In this course, students learn to improve literacy coaching through
action research. Participants identify an issue or problem related to
literacy instruction, propose a research plan, collect and analyze data,
and interpret and present the results in written and oral formats.
Through their own teacher research, participants are able to influence
classroom practice and improve the literacy instruction in schools.
EDUC-650—Elementary School Counseling Internship I
Three Credit Hours
Supervised field experience of 300 clock hours in which student serves
as counselor in school setting.
Prerequisite: EDUC-629 &amp; permission of Advisor.
EDUC-651—Secondary Counseling Internship I
Three Credit Hours
Supervised field experience of 300 clock hours in which student serves
as counselor in school setting.
Prerequisite: EDUC-629 &amp; permission of Advisor.
EDUC-652—Elementary School Counseling Internship II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC-650 and permission from advisor. May be
taken concurrently with EDUC-650.
EDUC-653—Secondary School Counseling Internship II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC-651 and permission from advisor. May be
taken concurrently with EDUC-651.
EDUC-655—Internship I in Student Affairs and College
Counseling
Three Credit Hours
This supervised experience includes the student serving as a
student affairs specialist in a higher education institutional setting
for a minimum of 300 clock hours. Prerequisite: Permission from a
faculty advisor.
EDUC-656—Internship II in Student Affairs and College
Counseling
Three Credit Hours
This supervised experience includes the student serving as a
student affairs specialist in a higher education institutional setting
for a minimum of 300 clock hours. Prerequisite: Permission from a
faculty advisor.
Prerequisite: Permission from a faculty advisor.

EDUC-662—Internship in Elementary Administration II
(fall, spring, summer)
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes supervised field studies and experiences in
elementary administration.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of EDUC 661 and permission
of advisor.
EDUC-663—Internship Middle and High Administration I
(fall, spring, summer)
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes supervised field studies and experiences in
secondary school administration.
Prerequisites: Passing PRAXIS II score results on file at the Citadel
Graduate College and permission of advisor.
EDUC-664—Internship in Middle and High Administration II
(fall, spring, summer)	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes supervised field studies and experiences in
secondary school administration.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of EDUC-663 and permission
of advisor.
EDUC-670—Foundations in STEM I
Three Credit Hours
The Foundations in STEM I course refreshes student knowledge
in the STEM disciplines. Topics such as foundational concepts
and applications of science, technology, engineering and math
are explored. These courses will provide students with a solid
background to enhance student confidence in STEM. Courses will
utilize current events, case studies, and relevant readings to provide
content knowledge and to highlight the interdisciplinary nature of
the STEM disciplines.
EDUC-680—Foundations in STEM II
Three Credit Hours
The Foundations in STEM II course is a follow up to the first
course and has students continue exploration of the foundational
concepts and applications of science, technology, engineering and
math.

EDUC-661—Internship in Elementary Administration I
(fall/spring/summer)	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes supervised field studies and experiences in
elementary school administration.
Prerequisites: Passing PRAXIS II score results on file at the Citadel
Graduate College and permission of advisor.

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�Electrical Engineering (ELEC)
ELEC-605–Advanced Power Systems
Three credit hours
A review of AC systems, power flow and symmetrical faults
will be given. Students will study symmetrical components,
unsymmetrical faults, system protection, power system controls,
and power line transients. Additional topics will include power
flow computational methods, regulatory aspects of the North
American power grid, and the use of computer tools for the design
of transmission and distribution systems.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
an undergraduate course in power system analysis or equivalent.
ELEC-615–Spectral Analysis
Three credit hours
Spectral estimation and analysis plays a key role in a large variety
of signal processing applications. Classical and modern spectral
analysis techniques are developed and compared in terms of
performance and implementation. Topics covered include
random-discrete signals, sample autocorrelations functions, the
periodogram, and parametric spectral estimates.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
an undergraduate course(s) in continuous and discrete time signal
analysis or equivalent.
ELEC-625–RF Systems
Three credit hours
Analysis, design, and optimization of radio-frequency systems. The
operation and characterization of RF components, fundamentals
of noise and distortion, and system concepts including tools such
as level charts and link budgets will be taught. Applications will
include wireless communication systems and radar.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
undergraduate courses in linear systems and electromagnetic fields.
ELEC-635–Adaptive Signal Processing
Three credit hours
An introduction to the analysis and design of adaptive systems with
applications in the areas of communications, signal processing,
and control. Topics include random signal models; theory of
adaptation and performance measures; LMS and RLS algorithms;
optimal filtering; adaptive equalization; interference cancellation;
signal prediction; and system identification.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
undergraduate courses in signals and systems, and probability and
statistics for engineers.
ELEC-645–Data Communication Networks
Three credit hours
Fundamentals of data communication networks. Emphasis on
network algorithms and their performance. Topics include:
layered network architecture, Link Layer protocols, high-speed
packet switching, queueing theory, Local Area Networks, and
Wide Area Networking issues, including routing and flow control.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
undergraduate courses in computer programming and probability
and statistics for engineers.

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ELEC-655–Digital Communications
Three credit hours
Introduction to modern digital communication systems. Emphasis
on modulation and detection techniques and their performance in
the presence of noise.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor,
and undergraduate courses in linear systems and probability and
statistics for engineers.
ELEC-665–Fundamentals of Advanced Energy Conversion
Three credit hours
This course covers fundamentals of thermodynamics, chemistry,
flow and transport processes as applied to energy systems. Topics
include analysis of energy conversion in thermomechanical,
thermochemical, electrochemical, and photoelectric processes
in existing and future power and transportation systems, with
emphasis on efficiency, environmental impact and performance.
Systems utilizing fossil fuels, hydrogen, nuclear and renewable
resources, over a range of sizes and scales are discussed.
Applications include fuel reforming, hydrogen and synthetic fuel
production, fuel cells and batteries, combustion, hybrids, catalysis,
supercritical and combined cycles, photovoltaics, etc. The course
also deals with different forms of energy storage and transmission,
and optimal source utilization and fuel-life cycle analysis.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor
and undergraduate courses in university physics and engineering
mathematics.
ELEC-675–Computer Architecture
Three credit hours
Organization and design of computer systems hardware. Provides
the basic knowledge required for understanding and designing
standard and advanced computer architectures. Topics include:
instruction set architectures, ALU design and computer arithmetic,
memory organization, cache and virtual memories, controller
design, pipelining and parallelism.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission of the instructor,
and undergraduate courses in digital logic design and assembly
language programming.

�English (ENGL)
ENGL-500—Old and Middle English Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of Beowulf, other Old English poems, and Old English
prose in translation; includes such Middle English works as Sir
Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, Piers Plowman, the Ancrene Riwle,
The Owl and the Nightingale, and other romances, lyrics, and drama.
(Chaucer is excluded.)

ENGL-501—Chaucer	
Three Credit Hours
A study of Chaucer’s language, art, and cultural milieu through the
reading of Troilus and Criseyde, the Canterbury Tales, and many of
the shorter works.

ENGL-502—Shakespeare	

ENGL-510—Victorian Literature	
Three Credit Hours
A study of English literature from 1832 to 1900 in major writers
such as Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, Carlyle, Swinburne, and
Rosetti.

ENGL-512—Literature of the U.S. South	
Three Credit Hours
A study of selected texts, both canonical and lesser-known, by and
about residents of the U.S. South. The course will emphasize
works produced since 1900 and will explore some of the recurring
themes often associated with the region: race, class, family, and
place; land, labor, and the pastoral ideal; nostalgia, history, and the
global South.

ENGL-516—Continental Literature	

Three Credit Hours
A comprehensive study of Shakespeare’s art, including an intensive
reading of several plays and appropriate attention to the primary
critical approaches.

Three Credit Hours
A study of European literature in translation since the Renaissance,
including works by such authors as Cervantes, Moliere, Racine,
Goethe, Stendhal, Balzac, Tolstoy, Dostoyevski, and important
writers of the twentieth century.

ENGL-503—English Drama to 1642	

ENGL-517, 518—Special Topics in Literature

Three Credit Hours
A study of English drama from its origins in the Middle Ages,
through the predecessors and contemporaries of Shakespeare, and
on to the closing of the theatres in 1642.

ENGL-504—Poetry and Prose of the English Renaissance	
Three Credit Hours
Non-dramatic poetry and prose of the sixteenth and early
seventeenth centuries, with emphasis on the major authors
(Spenser, Sidney, Marlowe, Jonson, Donne, and Herbert) and on
the major literary types.

ENGL-505—Milton	

Three Credit Hours
A study of a special author, period, topic, or problem in literature
which is outside the routine offerings of the department. The
subject for each course will be announced.

ENGL-520—A Survey of World Literature I	
Three Credit Hours
Masterpieces of world literature in translation from the beginnings
to around 1650 with special attention to the philosophical content
and the development of literary forms.

ENGL-521—A Survey of World Literature II	

Three Credit Hours
A study of the major poetry, selected prose, and selected minor
poems with emphasis on Paradise Lost.

Three Credit Hours
Masterpieces of world literature in translation from around 1650 to
the present time with special attention to the philosophical content
and the development of literary forms.

ENGL-506—Restoration and Eighteenth Century Drama	

ENGL-522—Colonial and Revolutionary American Literature

Three Credit Hours
A study of such important dramatists of the period as Otway,
Etherege, Wycherley, Dryden, Congreve, Vanbrugh, Farquhar,
Goldsmith, and Sheridan.

ENGL-507—Poetry and Prose of the Restoration and
Eighteenth Century
Three Credit Hours
A study of Dryden, Swift, Pope, Johnson, Blake, and other
important poets and prose writers of the period.

ENGL-509—Romantic Literature	
Three Credit Hours
A study of Romantic writings of the early nineteenth century, with
special emphasis on Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, and
Keats.

Three Credit Hours
A detailed study of major American writers from the earliest
settlers through the end of the eighteenth century.

ENGL-523—Nineteenth Century American Literature I—
Romanticism
Three Credit Hours
A study of major figures of the American Romantic period
(approximately 1830-1860), including Emerson, Thoreau, Poe,
Hawthorne, and Melville.

ENGL-524—Nineteenth Century American Literature II—
Realism
Three Credit Hours
A study of major figures of the American Realistic period
(approximately 1860-1900), including Whitman, Dickinson, James,
Twain, and Crane.
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�ENGL-525—Eighteenth Century British Novel	
Three Credit Hours

ENGL-537— Contemporary British Fiction

A study of the origins of the British novel, including such figures as
Fielding, Richardson, and Defoe.

A study of the novels and short stories of major contemporary
British writers.

ENGL-526—Victorian Novel	

ENGL-550, 551—Special Topics in Composition or Language	

Three Credit Hours
A study of major British novelists of the late nineteenth century,
including Dickens, Eliot, and Hardy.

One to Three Credit Hours
A study of a special author, period, topic, or problem in
composition or language which is outside the routine offerings of
the department. The subject for each course will be announced.

ENGL-527—British Fiction: 1900 to 1945	
Three Credit Hours
A study of the novels and short stories of major 20th- century
British writers up to 1945, including such figures as Conrad,
Lawrence, Forster, Woolf, and Joyce.

ENGL-528—American Fiction: 1900 to 1945	
Three Credit Hours
A study of the novels and short stories of major American writers
of the early twentieth century, including such figures as Fitzgerald,
Hemingway, Faulkner, and Stein.

ENGL-529—American Fiction: 1945 to the Present	
Three Credit Hours
A study of the significant American novels and short fiction
published since World War II.

ENGL-530—Special Topics in The Humanities	
Three Credit Hours
A study of special areas of the humanities or related areas which
are outside the normal course offerings of the English Department.
The subject for each course will be announced.

ENGL-531—British Poetry: 1900 to Present	
Three Credit Hours
A study of the poetry of major twentieth-century British authors
such as Auden, Yeats, Thomas, and Hardy.

ENGL-532—American Poetry: 1900 to Present	
Three Credit Hours
A study of the poetry of major twentieth-century American authors
such as Eliot, Pound, Stevens, Williams, and Frost.

ENGL-533—British Drama: 1900 to Present	
Three Credit Hours
A study of the work of major twentieth-century British dramatists
such as Shaw, Pinter, Stoppard, and Beckett.

ENGL-534—American Drama: 1900 to Present	
Three Credit Hours
A study of the work of major twentieth-century American
dramatists such as O’Neill, Williams, Miller, and Albee.

ENGL-535—African American Literature	
Three Credit Hours
A study of African American literature from the early days of
slavery, to the struggle for emancipation, to the twentieth-century
Harlem Renaissance and civil rights movement. Readings will cover
poetry, fiction, and drama, as well as autobiographies and cultural
commentaries.
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Three Credit Hours

ENGL-552—Adolescent Literature	
Three Credit Hours
A study of literature for the adolescent, including methods of
introducing the major literary genres to the secondary school
student. Note: For students in the M.A.T in English program only.

ENGL-553—Modern English Grammar	
Three Credit Hours
An intensive study of the syntax of present day English. The course
also includes a review of traditional grammar, focusing primarily
on the parts of speech. Special attention is given to linguistic
theory, particularly regarding the acquisition of language.

ENGL-554—History of the English Language	
Three Credit Hours
A historical survey of the syntactic and phonological features of
Old, Middle, Early Modern, and present day English. Special
attention is given to the varieties of American English, particularly
African American Vernacular English.

ENGL-555—Literary Criticism	
Three Credit Hours
A study of the major literary theories from ancient Greece to the
present and practical application of the theories to particular works
of literature. Special attention is given to semiotic theory as it
relates to the influence of language and visual images on thinking,
composing, and action.

ENGL-556—Theory and Practice of Teaching Composition
Three Credit Hours
A study of traditional and contemporary theories of the
composition process and applications of those theories to teaching
composition.

ENGL-557—Creative Writing—Poetry	
Three Credit Hours
Class discussion of student writing using twentieth-century poems
as models.

ENGL-558—Technical and Professional Writing	
Three Credit Hours
Principles and practice of technical communication as applied
to reports, technical papers, oral presentations, and business
communications.

�ENGL-559—History and Theory of Rhetoric	

ENGL-650—Literary Research	

Three Credit Hours
A study of language as a means of winning the assent, sympathy,
or cooperation of an audience. Includes contemporary rhetorical
theory and its development from classical rhetoric.

Three Credit Hours
Study of textual bibliography, research methods and resources, and
methods of presenting research.

ENGL-560—Film Studies	
Three Credit Hours
A study of films from a variety of nations and filmmakers.
Attention is given to how techniques of filmmaking such as
mise en scène, montage, and lighting communicate a filmmaker’s
construction of meaning. In some cases, comparisons may also
be made between films and their written sources to demonstrate
differing approaches to conveying comparable meaning.

ENGL-562—Workshop in Advanced Composition	
Three Credit Hours
The study, discussion, and practice of advanced composition
techniques; including the use of computer technology for print
documents, audio-visual presentations, and web applications.

ENGL-563—Creative Writing—Fiction	
Three Credit Hours
Class discussion of student writing using twentieth-century
fictional works as models.

ENGL-570—Topics in African American Literary Genres	
Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular genre of African American literature, suchas
drama, novels, or poetry. Topics will vary according to instructors.

ENGL-571—Topics in African American Literary Periods	
Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular period of African American literature, such as
the Harlem Renaissance. Topics will vary according to instructors.

ENGL-572—Topics in Major African American Writers	

ENGL-698—Tutorial	
Three Credit Hours
Individual study of a given topic following a syllabus of readings,
papers, and other assignments prescribed by a faculty member
serving as director.

ENGL-699—Independent Study	
Three Credit Hours
Individual study of an agreed-upon topic under the direction
of a faculty member but following a course of reading and
other requirements proposed by the student and established by
negotiation with the director.

ENGL-700—Seminar	
Three Credit Hours
Individual research into a scholarly or critical problem in literature,
composition, or language. Progress, methods, and results will be
shared with the class by presentation and discussion will lead to the
preparation of a single long paper.

ENGL-701—Thesis	
Six Credit Hours
Completion of a formal master’s thesis under faculty direction.

ENGL-702—Internship	
Three Credit Hours
A supervised field experience in which the student observes and
participates in a professional occupation related to the English degree.
The internship will consist of 300 hours of work and the completion
of a formal report. Permission of the graduate director required.
Graded on a pass/fail basis.

Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular African American writer, such as Langston
Hughes or Toni Morrison. Topics will vary according to instructors.

ENGL-573—Special Topics in African American Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of a specific topic in African American literature that is not
a genre, period, or individual writer. Topics will vary according to
instructor.

ENGL-595—Methods and Materials for English Language Arts
Three Credit Hours
This course exposes students to theories and practices of teaching
English (to include reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing
and thinking) in grades 9-12, including preparation for reflective
practice and classroom-based teacher research. In-class instruction
is augmented by field experiences that expose students to the
professionalism of practicing ELA teachers and the realities of working
with a diverse population of students. This course is intended to
prepare candidates for a teaching internship. Prerequisites: EDUC501 and EDUC-592.
Note: For students in the M.A.T. in English program only.

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�Health, Exercise, and Sport Science (HESS)
HESS-501—Nutrition
Three Credit Hours
A study of primary nutrients essential to health with attention given
to specific needs from infancy through adulthood. Current theories
and practices related to physical and intellectual performance are also
investigated. Contemporary topics are presented such as degenerative
diseases, food-borne diseases, fad dieting, food additives, and sports
nutrition.

HESS-502—Drug and Substance Abuse	
Three Credit Hours
A study of characteristics of commonly abused chemicals and other
substances and reasons for abuse. Attention will be given to methods
of rehabilitation and prevention.

HESS-503—Human Sexuality	
Three Credit Hours
A study of all facets of human sexuality.

HESS-504—Public Health	
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to analyze public health trends, services, funding,
and organization of local, state, and federal agencies.

HESS-505—Motor Development and Motor Learning	
Three Credit Hours
Study of appropriate learning theories, hereditary and environmental
factors influencing learning and performance of gross motor skills.

HESS-506—Applied Physiology of Exercise 	
Three Credit Hours
Study of effects of exercise upon various components of physical
fitness. Analysis and interpretation of research in areas of
cardiovascular-pulmonary adjustment, metabolic requirement, and
heat regulation during exercise are emphasized.
Prerequisite: Human Physiology or Exercise Physiology

HESS-507—Special Problems in Health Science, Exercise
Science, and Sport Science	
Three Credit Hours
An independent research study of a local problem or a specialized
subject area not normally covered in existing courses.
Prerequisite: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I.

HESS-508—Epidemiology	
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the science of epidemiology and techniques used
in epidemiology.
Prerequisite: Tests and Measurements, Statistics, or equivalent.

HESS-509—Preventive and Rehabilitative Aspects of Physical
Activity	
Three Credit Hours
This course provides emphasis on roles of exercise and physical
activity in prevention and rehabilitation of degenerative diseases.
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HESS-510—Biomechanics of Sports Techniques	
Three Credit Hours
Study and analysis of humans in motion, sport object motion,
and forces acting upon animate and inanimate bodies. Basic
cinematographic and non-cinematographic techniques are utilized in
a variety of both general and specific sports skill applications.
Prerequisites: Anatomy and/or Physiology

HESS-511—Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
(Exercise Science)
Three Credit Hours
Opportunities for graduate students to take special courses not
generally offered within the department. Each course must be
appropriate for one’s program of studies, and permission of the
Director of Graduate Studies in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
is required.
Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.

HESS-512—Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
(Sports Management)
Three Credit Hours
Opportunities for graduate students to take special courses not
generally offered within the department. Each course must be
appropriate for one’s program of studies, and permission of the
Director of Graduate Studies in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
is required.
Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.

HESS-513—Sport Facility &amp; Event Management
Three Credit Hours
This course will integrate various operational functions of sport
facilities, including management principles, methodologies, and
practices. In addition, effective management of sport and recreational
events will be studied.

HESS-518—Sport Marketing
Three Credit Hours
This course will cover basic components of sport marketing: use of
sports as a marketing tool for other products; marketing of sports
products; and current considerations relevant for both marketing
through and marketing of sports.

HESS-520—Special Topics in Sport Management
Three Credit Hours
Opportunity for graduate students to take special courses not generally
offered within the department. Each course must be appropriate for
one’s program of studies, and permission of the Director of Graduate
Studies in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science is required.

HESS-521—The Art of Selling in Sport
Three Credit Hours
A course concentrating on knowledge, skills and concepts related to
the “art” of sales, an area valued considerably in the sport industry.

HESS 523—Administration and Leadership of Exercise and
Sport Organizations
Three Credit Hours
This course examines organizational theory and behavior as well

�as leadership qualities related to exercise and sport organizations.
Effectiveness, structure, and design of sport and exercise
organizations will be addressed as well as cultures, leadership styles,
conflicts, changes, and human resources involved in these entities.

HESS-525—Scientific Principles of Physical Education,
Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science

HESS-534—Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in Sport
&amp; Physical Activity
Three Credit Hours
Study of legal, ethical, and practical definitions of involving people
with disabilities within physical activity, physical education, and
sport settings.

Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the study of effects of exercise,
physical activity, and work on various physical fitness components,
as well as analysis of the human body in motion, sports objects in
motion, and forces acting upon animate and inanimate objects/
bodies.
Prerequisite: A biology, chemistry, or physics course and two
human anatomy and/or physiology courses.

HESS-535—History, Philosophy, and Curriculum of Physical
Education

HESS-527—Content &amp; Methods of Teaching School Health
Education &amp; Health-Related Aspects of Physical Fitness

Six Credit Hours
Involvement in an external working experience with a host
organization for a period of at least 500 hours. This internship will
provide students with opportunities to receive practical experience
in selected sport management settings.
Prerequisites: All required program courses or instructor approval.

Three Credit Hours
This course updates content knowledge and prepares students
in teaching styles, methodologies, and assessment techniques for
health education curricula in K-12 schools.
Prerequisite: A health and wellness course or passing a
departmental competency exam.

HESS-528—Content &amp; Methods of Teaching Rhythmic
Activities &amp; Movement Education
Three Credit Hours
This course teaches content and prepares students in teaching
methodologies for fundamental rhythmic activities and
movement education in grades K-12, including basic locomotor
skills, creative rhythmic activities, dances (tradi-tional, folk,
square, social, line), and aerobics. Additional emphasis is placed
on candidate skill development in dance and basic gymnastics.
Prerequisite: HESS 550 or permission of the instructor.
HESS-529—Special Problems in Sport Management
Three Credit Hours
A independent research study of local, regional or national issue/
subject of interest in Sport Management that is not normally covered
in existing courses.

HESS-530—Practicum in Sport Management
Three Credit Hours
A supervised field experience of at least 125 hours in a sport industry
setting. Students observe, shadow, and work in a setting that enhances
and complements classroom learning, develops valuable skills,
nurtures professional networking, and acts to advance one’s future
career goals.
Prerequisites: Sport Marketing (HESS-518), Administration and
Leadership of Exercise and Sport Organizations (HESS-523), or
instructor approval.
HESS-533—Content &amp; Methods of Teaching Elementary School
Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
This course teaches content and theoretical and practical study of
teaching progressively graded programs of activities for elementary
school students, grades K-5.
Prerequisite: HESS 550 or permission of the instructor.

Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the historical and philosophical
roots of physical education and examines the degree to which
these influence curricular models and decisions made by K-12
practitioners.

HESS-538—Internship in Sport Management

HESS-539—Sport Public Relations &amp;Promotions
Three Credit Hours
A course focusing on marketing and public relations principles and
practices in the sport management industry.

HESS-540—Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to introduce procedures for conducting, evaluating,
and applying research in health, exercise, and sport science including
an understanding of fundamental research design, data collection,
and data analysis.

HESS-541—Current and Future Trends in Health, Exercise,
and Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
Investigation and exploration of current and future trends in health,
exercise, and sport science through contemporary readings and
seminar discussions.
Prerequisites: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I.

HESS-542—Practicum in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science	
Three Credit Hours
A supervised field experience of at least 125 hours in a health
science, exercise science, or sport science setting. Students observe,
shadow, and work in a setting (s) to enhance and complement
classroom learning, develop valuable skills, nurture networking,
and may advance one toward future career goals.
Prerequisites: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I.

HESS-543—Consumer Health	
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to produce smarter consumers in the health
marketplace. Emphasis is on evaluation of health products and
services.

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�HESS-544—Exercise Testing &amp; Assessment
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to acquire knowledge and develop skills necessary
for exercise testing, physical fitness assessment, and exercise
prescriptions among a variety of populations. Topics to be addressed
include exercise program goals and objectives, principles and methods
of physical fitness screening, development and testing, evaluation of
existing exercise programs, exercise prescriptions, and administration
and programming considerations.

HESS-545—Nutrition for Exercise, Sport, and Physical
Activity	
Three Credit Hours
An examination of nutrition and physical activity interactions
including exercise and sport. Topics include current research
on nutrients and ergogenic aids, as well as dietary analysis and
intervention with athletes.

HESS-546—Environmental Physiology 	
Three Credit Hours
A course examining energetics of environmental stress on
cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, and muscle physiology as
pertain to physical performance.

HESS-547—Techniques of Conditioning for Sport and
Physical Fitness 	
Three Credit Hours
A study of fundamental concepts of human physiology and exercise
physiology as apply to programs of physical conditioning, training, and
physical fitness. Theories, current research, and laboratory techniques
for assessing human physiological responses to exercise, physical
training, health-related physical fitness, and sport performance will
be studied.

HESS-548—Psychology of Sport and Motivation	
Three Credit Hours
A course addressing the effects of participating in exercise and sport
on psychological traits and states of participants and fans. Cognitive
and neurobiological mechanisms and psychological limitations to
athletic performance will be studied, as well as mental and psychological
techniques and strategies to improve performance and achievement in
sport and exercise.

HESS-549—Sociological and Cultural Aspects of Sport	
Three Credit Hours
An examination of sport in America and its effects on society, including
race, gender, adherence, values, and violence.

HESS-550—Instructional Aspects of Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to discuss theories of instruction in physical
education settings including environmental arrangements, task
presentation, content development, and feedback. Practical applications
of these principles to small peer group settings using open and closed
motor skills will be included.

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HESS-551—Content and Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical
Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to develop both the pedagogical skills of
teacher candidates as well as content knowledge in teaching team and
individual/dual sports. Emphasis is placed on planning, teaching, and
evaluating physical education lessons in secondary settings. Additional
emphasis is placed on candidate skill development in team and
individual/dual sports.
Prerequisite: HESS 550 or permission of the instructor.

HESS-552—Fundraising for Sport Organizations
Three Credit Hours
Traditional and innovative revenue acquisition methods for sport
organizations will be examined. Fundamental concepts and theories
of fundraising applicable to the sport industry will be studied.

HESS-553—Sport Communications
Three Credit Hours
Examination of the role of sport organizations as communications
systems where effective written and oral interpersonal communication
skills are imperative for success.

HESS-554—Analysis of Sports Skills and Techniques	
Three Credit Hours
An application of data collection and data analysis tools including
EMG, videography, and force transducers to kinesiological systems of
the human body during movement and sport skills.

HESS-555—Legal Aspects of Sport
Three Credit Hours
This course reviews legal considerations, responsibilities, and liabilities
of organizations and personnel related to sport and recreation.
An examination of event management, personnel relations, and
governmental regulations impacting sport and recreation as well as
tort liability with special emphasis on effective management of risk,
athletic eligibility, contracts, and Title IX.

HESS-556—Sport Finance
Three Credit Hours
This course addresses basic theory in finance and accounting as
applied to managerial control of sport organizations. It examines
forms of ownership, taxation, financial analysis, feasibility studies,
and economic impact studies related to sport organizations.

HESS-557—Economics of Sport
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to fundamental economic concepts
and analysis, especially those related to spectator sports, and youth
sports, recreational sports, the sporting goods industry.

HESS-558—Advertising in Sport
Three Credit Hours
A course examining knowledge, skills and concepts required for
succesful advertising in the sport industry. Strategies and techniques
of successful advertising wll be studied.

�HESS-560—Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science II
Three Credit Hours
Advanced procedures for conducting, evaluating, and applying research
in health, exercise, and sport science including an understanding of
parametric and nonparametric instruments and methodologies used
to measure and evaluate various parameters considered essential to
research in health, exercise, and sport science.
Prerequisite: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I.

HESS-561—Advanced Measurement and Evaluation in Physical
Education
Three Credit Hours
Analysis and interpretations of data associated with various cognitive,
affective and psychomotor tests commonly used in physical education.
Topics include test administration, test construction, performancebased assessments, rubrics, and physical fitness and skill testing.

HESS-620—Professional Internship in Teaching
Six Credit Hours
A requirement for teacher certification, observation, and teaching
in approved schools under supervision by a college professor. Two
placements are required: one in an elementary school setting and
one in a secondary school setting. A field experience component of
a minimum of 60 days is required.
Prerequisites: Please refer to program requirements.

HESS-598—Thesis I in Health Science, Exercise Science, and
Sport Science	
Three Credit Hours
Student will be directed to develop a research question or problem
statement, define terminology, identify limitations and delimitations,
and formulate hypotheses and purpose statements. A literature
review critiquing previous research on the topic and a description of
methodology to be used to solve the problem will be included. Chapters
1, 2, and 3 of the thesis will be completed and presented to the thesis
committee for approval.
Prerequisites: HESS-540, HESS-560 Research Techniques and Methods
of Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I, II.

HESS-599—Thesis II in Health Science, Exercise Science, and
Sport Science		
Three Credit Hours
Student will be directed to report results, discuss findings in relation
to the introduction and previous literature, identify recommendations
and conclusions, and include a bibliography. Chapters 4 and 5 of the
thesis will be completed, and the entire thesis presented in an oral
defense to the thesis committee for approval. The student will also be
expected to submit the research for presentation at a state, regional, or
national meeting or equivalent.
Prerequisites: HESS-540, HESS-560 Research Techniques and Methods
of Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I, II and
HESS-598, Thesis I in Health Science, Exercise Science, and Sport
Science.

History (HIST)
HIST-502—Colonial America and the American Revolution to
1789	               
Three Credit Hours
The motives of colonization; the evolution of self-government;
the extension of the frontier; economic, social, and religious life;
imperial rivalries; the causes of the Revolution; the War for American
Independence; problems of the Confederation; and the establishment
of the Federal Union.

HIST-503—The Jeffersonian and Nationalist Period	
Three Credit Hours
A study of American history, 1800-1850, with an emphasis on the clash
of Federalist and Jeffersonian principles; emerging political and cultural
nationalism; the war of 1812; the influence of Jacksonian Democracy
on political, social, and economic life; growing sectionalism and the
Mexican War.

HIST-504—Civil War and Reconstruction		
Three Credit Hours
The political, economic, diplomatic, and military history of the
United States, 1850-1877, emphasizing the forces that tend to bind
or disrupt the Union and including a detailed account of the war
and its consequences.

HIST-506—The U.S. in the Twentieth Century            
Three Credit Hours
A study of the efforts to fulfill the democratic vision in the era of
wars and depressions, accelerating technological innovation, material
progress, and cultural change.

HIST-521—The American South                          
Three Credit Hours
The political, social, and economic development of the South from
the 1820s to the present with an emphasis on the region within the
national context as one of both change and continuity.

HIST-522—South Carolina History                        
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the political, economic, social, and intellectual
development of South Carolina from its discovery to the present, with
emphasis on the relation of the state to the South and to the nation.

HIST-523—Afro-American History                      
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the history of black Americans in the United
States, with emphasis on the social forces underlying transition from
West Africa to the New World, from slavery to freedom, and from
rural to urban life. Topics to be discussed include the Atlantic slave
trade, American slave societies, maroon communities, free blacks
in the antebellum United States, Reconstruction and free labor,
colonization, emigration, and urban migration.

HIST-532—Ancient Greece                            
Three Credit Hours
Greek civilization from its beginning to Alexander the Great.
Emphasis on political, economic, social, and intellectual movements.

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�HIST-533—Ancient Rome                              
Three Credit Hours
Roman history from its beginning until the Age of Constantine.
Emphasis on political and social developments in the Republic and
the early empire.

HIST-535—Medieval Europe                            
Three Credit Hours
European social, political, economic, and religious institutions and
cultural and intellectual phenomena in the light of the changing
historical environment from the end of the Ancient World to the
Renaissance.

HIST-537—Renaissance and Reformation                 
Three Credit Hours
The Renaissance as a European-wide movement emanating from the
Italian peninsula; the crisis of the church medieval and the rise of
the Renaissance papacy; Humanism, with special emphasis on the
great painters, architects, and sculptors such as Giotto, Brunelleschi,
Donatello, Botticelli, da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo; the
Renaissance city-states, Machiavelli, and the Renaissance monarchies
of France, England, Spain, and the Holy Roman Empire; the
continuing crisis of the church medieval and the religious upheavals
of Protestantism; the work of Luther, Calvin, Zwingli, and the
Anabaptists; the Catholic Reformation.

HIST-541—Enlightenment and French Revolution            
Three Credit Hours
The major social, political, and cultural changes in Europe from
the death of Louis XIV to the fall of Napoleon. Topics include
the intellectual history of the Enlightenment; the causes of the
Revolution; the development of radical ideologies; social and political
instability; the French impact on Europe; and the achievements of
Napoleon as civil administrator, military strategist, and commander.

HIST-542—Nineteenth-Century Europe                    
Three Credit Hours
Europe from Waterloo to Sarajevo; political reaction and reform; the
Industrial Revolution with its economic, social, and political effects;
nationalism and the renewed interest in imperialism; other factors in
international rivalries and the coming of World War I.

HIST-543—Twentieth-Century Europe                    
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the origins and consequences of two World Wars
on the major European states; the political, social, and economic
development of those states and their relative positions today.

HIST-545—History of Modern Russia                    

readings will be organized topically rather than geographically or
chronologically. Areas to be examined include religion, education, sex
and marriage, the family, work, feminist and suffragist movements.

HIST-560—History of the Non-Western World
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the histories of East Asia, Meso-America,
the Middle East, South Asia, and Sub-Sahara Africa. It examines
the development of each area’s political, social, and cultural traditions and institutions. Close attention is devoted to social values,
reilgious beliefts, and cultural practices. Particular emphasis is
given to how contact with the West irrevocably altered each region.
(This course does not count towards the requirements for the MA
in History.)

  
HIST-562—Colonial Latin America                        
Three Credit Hours
A survey of Spanish and Portuguese colonial America to 1825. Topics
include native populations on the eve of conquest; exploration and
conquest by Europeans; the development of multiracial societies; the
colonial economies; the institutions of Ibero-American empires; the
social, economic, and intellectual roots of revolution; independence
movements.

HIST-563—Modern Latin America                       
Three Credit Hours
A survey of Spanish and Portuguese America since the wars for
independence. Topics include the aftermath of the independence
movements, incorporation into the international economy, changing
social organization, race relations, the search for political stability,
the role of the military, 20th century revolutionary movements,
intellectual currents.

HIST-572—Precolonial Africa                          
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the precolonial history of sub-Saharan Africa.
Special attention will be focused on the growth of Islam in West
Africa, the East African city-states and kingdoms, and the upheaval
in nineteenth-century southern Africa. African slavery and the slavetrade will also be considered.

HIST-573—Modern Africa                            
Three Credit Hours
A history of the development of Africa during the modern period,
including European penetration, the Colonial era, African resistance
and independence, and contemporary issues.

HIST-577—Modern Middle East                         

Three Credit Hours
History of the development of Tsarist absolutism under the Romanov
dynasty and of the religious, social, and economic institutions of the
Tsarist state. Intensive treatment of the 1917 Revolution; the rise and
fall of the Soviet empire.

Three Credit Hours
Tradition, modernization, and change in the contemporary Islamic
World. The impact of nationalism, secularism, and westernization in
the Middle East, from the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire and
the emergence of successor states to the Arab-Israeli conflict, the oil
crisis, and Great Power confrontation.

HIST-551—Women in the Western World                  

HIST-582—China to 1800                              

Three Credit Hours
An examination of the ideas, institutions, and events in Western
Civilization which specifically affected women. Lectures and

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 Three Credit Hours
A survey of traditional Chinese history from earliest times to 1800.
Emphasis is placed upon intellectual development against the
background of social, political, and economic transformations.

�HIST-583—Modern China                              

HIST-610—Special Topics in U.S. History                

Three Credit Hours
A study of Chinese history from 1800 to the present, emphasizing
the transformation of the Confucian universal empire into a modern
national state. The course will focus on the problems of imperialism,
nationalism, revolution, the rise of communism, the proletarian
Cultural Revolution, and the Four Modernizations in post-Mao
China.

Three Credit Hours
Examples include the Depression and New Deal; Business, Labor and
Economic History; Social and Cultural History.

HIST-586—Japan to 1800                               
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the political, economic, and cultural development of
Japan from earliest times to 1800, with emphasis on the borrowing
and adaptation of Chinese culture and the development of a unique
Japanese civilization.

HIST-587—Modern Japan                            
Three Credit Hours
A study of modern Japanese history from 1800 to the present,
with emphasis on the creation of the modern state, the impact of
Western civilization on Japanese culture, Japan’s experience with
liberalism and militarism, with Japanese imperialism, and the postwar
transformation.

HIST-620—Special Topics in Lowcountry Studies      
Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary course organized around a specific topic
(e.g., Education, the Environment of the Lowcountry, Plantation
Culture, Gullah, the Caribbean Origins of the Lowcountry). This
interdisciplinary course will allow a student to explore an area of
specific interest.

HIST-630—Special Topics in Peace, War, and Diplomacy
Three Credit Hours
Examples include The Diplomacy of the American Revolution,
Disarmament during the 1920s, etc. This course may be offered as
HIST 660 (3) for topics in European history and as HIST 680 (3) for
topics in Asian, African, or Latin American history.

HIST-640—Special Topics in European History            
Three Credit Hours
Examples include Social and Cultural History, the Scientific
Revolution, the Age of Louis XIV, etc.

*HIST-590—Special Topics in U.S. History	
Three Credit Hours
Examples include Turning Points in American History, the Progressive
Era, the Social and Cultural Transformation of the 1920s, etc.

*HIST-591—Special Topics in European History	
Three Credit Hours
Examples include Georgian Britain, Edwardian Britain, the European
Left and Labor, etc.

*HIST-592—Special Topics in Latin American Asian/African
History	
Three Credit Hours
A course that concentrates upon an important historical period or
topic within one of four principal regions: Latin America and the
Caribbean, Asia, Africa, or the Middle East.

*HIST-593—Special Topics in Peace, War, and Diplomacy	
Three Credit Hours
Examples include World War I, the Vietnam War, Diplomacy of the
American Civil War, etc.

HIST-594—Historiography for Social Studies Teachers
Three Credit Hours
Designed for social studies and history teachers in the
secondary and middle schools, this course seeks to familiarize
students with the history of historical writing and the tools of
a practicing historian. The course will examine the various
methods of gathering historical data and conceptualizing and
interpreting historical information. A focus will be placed on
how to write and how to teach writing a research paper. (This
course does not count towards the requirements for the MA in
History.)

HIST-650—Special Topics in British History               
Three Credit Hours
Examples include The English Reformation, the English Civil War,
the Victorian Age, etc.

HIST-670—Special Topics in Asian/African/ Latin American
History
Three Credit Hours
A course that concentrates upon an important historical period or
topic within one of four principal regions: Latin America and the
Caribbean, Asia, Africa, or the Middle East.

HIST-691—Historiography                            
Three Credit Hours
The core course. Examines various methods of gathering historical
data and issues of conceptualization and interpretation. The course
thus seeks to develop in students critical awareness and expertise
based on familiarity with a variety of historical techniques, methods,
and concepts.

HIST-692—Teaching of History and Social Sciences      
Three Credit Hours
Organization, methods, and procedures for teaching history and the
social studies in the secondary and middle schools.

HIST-710—Research Seminar in U.S. History               
Three Credit Hours
A topical seminar that focuses on a central historical problem with a
major research paper required. Primary sources are utilized whenever
possible.

HIST-720—Research Seminar in Lowcountry Studies     
Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary seminar designed to acquaint students with the
historical methods necessary to pursue successfully a research topic.
This will entail an introduction to primary sources.
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�HIST-740—Research Seminar in European History          
Three Credit Hours
A topical seminar focused upon a central historical problem with a
major research paper required.

HIST-760—Research Seminar in Asian/ African/Latin American History
Three Credit Hours
A topical seminar focused upon a central historical problem within
one of four principal regions: Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia,
Africa, or the Middle East. A major research paper will be required.

HIST-770—Independent Study in History                 
Three Credit Hours
Repeatable once.

HIST-801-802—Master’s Thesis                  	
Six Credit Hours
*These 500-level special topics courses are designed primarily for
the brief summer terms each with an enrollment of up to twenty
(20) students. Lectures are accompanied by some discussion of the
readings, and usually a short paper of 10 to 15 pages is required. In
contrast, the comparable 600-level special topics courses (i.e., HIST610, 630, 640, and 670) are restricted to fifteen (15) M.A. students
and normally are conducted as seminars with discussions of assigned
readings in the scholarly literature. Emphasis is placed upon the
analysis and synthesis of diverse historical materials, and a longer
research paper of 20 to 25 pages is required on a suitable topic in
the historiography of the field. In general, these distinctions in size,
methodology, and assignments apply to all 500 and 600-level courses.

History and Teaching Content (HITC)
HITC-560—History of the Non-Western World
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the histories of East Asia, Meso-America,
the Middle East, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. It examines
the development of each area’s political, social, and cultural traditions and institutions. Close attention is devoted to social values,
religious beliefs, and cultural practices. Particular emphasis is given
to how contact with the West irrevocably altered each region.
HITC-501—History of the United States to 1877
HITC-502—History of the United States from 1877
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of American history from the period of discovery to
the present; a brief treatment of the colonial period, followed by
a more detailed study such subjects as the causes of the Revolution, the framing of the Constitution, the development of political
parties, the sectional conflict, economic progress and problems,
and foreign relations; special emphasis place on understanding the
nature of American democracy and the role of the United States in
world affairs from 1789 to the present.
HITC-503—South Carolina History
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the political, economic, social, and intellectual
development of South Carolina from its discovery to the present,
with emphasis on the relation of the state to the South and to the
nation.
HITC-504—Europe and the World to 1500
HITC-505—Europe and the World from 1500
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the development of European civilization from
ancient times to the present. Among the major topics are Classical
Greece, Republican Rome, Imperial Rome, the Protestant Reformation, the Age of European Exploration adn Conquest, Absolutism, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the Industrial
Revolution, Liberalism, Nationalism, Imperialism, Modernism,
and Totalitarianism. Particular focus will be place on Europe’s
relationship with the wider world.
HITC-511—Special Topics in the History of the United States
Three Credit Hours
A course that concentrates on a specific historical period or topic
in United States history. Examples may include the Depression
and New Deal; Business, Labor and Economic History; Social and
Cultural History.
HITC-512—Special Topics World History
Three Credit Hours
A course that concentrates upon an important historical period or
topic within one of five principal regions: Europe, Latin America
and the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, or the Middle East. Examples
include Social and Cultural History, the History of China, the
French Revolution, World War Two and the Holocaust, etc.

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�Leadership (LDRS)
LDRS-710—Ethics, Values, &amp; Principled Leadership
Three Credit Hours
In this course students will study ethics, to include its philosophical foundations. Students will also learn and practice ethical decisionmaking through dilemma resolution processes. Leadership
virtues, values, and character will be emphasized as leadership
essentials. Servant leadership, authentic leadership, and the role of
individual spirituality will be explored. Principled leadership will
be defined as the subscription to a particular set of positive values.
Prerequisite: BADM 722

LDRS-715—Leadership Capstone Project
Three Credit Hours
Students will conduct a formal research project under the guidance
of a professor who serves as the project monitor. The project will
focus upon leadership or a topic directly related to leadership.
Prerequisites: PSCI 500, PSCI 501, PSYC 500, PSYC 570, BADM
713, BADM 722, and all LDRS courses; during a student’s last
term of degree completion, this course may be taken concurrent
only with LDRS-prefix courses.

LDRS-711—Leading Change: Organization Development and
Transformation
Three Credit Hours
In this course students examine the leadership processes associatedwith achieving effective change, including transformational and
situational leadership. Students will study the conscious and
purposeful processes involved in developing an organization’s
capabilities targeted toward achieving its mission. Students will
engage in organizational diagnoses and study leader intervention
methods aimed at achieving organizational change with the goal of
improvement toward mission accomplishment.
Prerequisite: BADM 722

LDRS-712—Leading Teams: Coaching, Culture, Diversity, and
Globalization
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses upon team development through leadership
in an environment characterized by diversity. Students learn
about effective team development strategies and the role that
leaders play in coaching. Students also examine the role of culture
in organizations as it impacts behavior, group effectiveness, and
the capability of the organization to learn. Globalization and
international cultures are also explored.
Prerequisites: BADM 722 and PSYC 570

LDRS-713—Leadership Self-Appraisal, Development, and
Critical Thinking
Three Credit Hours
This course gives the student the opportunity to study and use
instruments to conduct a leadership self-appraisal. The course
also emphasizes activities necessary to engage in the development
of one’s leadership abilities. Students will make extensions into
critical thinking, creativity, innovation, and emotional intelligence
in order to consider the impact of those upon their own leadership
development and effectiveness. Prerequisites: BADM 722 and
PSYC 500

LDRS-714—Strategic Leadership, Vision, Mission and
Contemporary Issues
Three Credit Hours
The critical importance of vision as purposeful direction is
emphasized in this course. Strategic leadership is examined as
the alignment of the organization with its environment in terms
of mission orientation. Contemporary issues are derived from
the examination of the current environment for leadership and
leaders.
Prerequisites: BADM 722 and LDRS 711.
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�Mathematics (MATH)
MATH-506—Mathematics for Middle/Secondary School
Teachers
Three Credit Hours
These courses are designed to introduce students to topics in finite
mathematics with applications to “real” world problems. Either
spreadsheets or some other technology will be used to model the
problems and expedite the calculations.

MATH-530—Linear Algebra
Three Credit Hours
A linear algebra course which emphasizes the geometry of
vectors in two-and three dimensions. Topics include linear
transformations, bases, orthogonality, matrix algebra, and
applications in the real world as well as applications in
mathematics.

MATH-532—Modern Algebra

Three Credit Hours
The Euclidean algorithm; prime and composite integers,
elementary Diophantine equations, Pythagorean triples, Euler’s
phi-function, congruences, Euler-Fermat theorems, exponents and
primitive roots, quadratic residues.

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the terminology, concepts, and methods of
modern Abstract Algebra. Topics discussed include groups, rings,
integral domains, fields, and isomorphism. Examples drawn
from familiar number systems are used to illustrate elementary
properties of the systems discussed.

MATH-512—History of Mathematics

MATH 542—Probability and Statistics

MATH-511—Number Theory

Three Credit Hours
A survey of the development of mathematics from the time of the
ancients to the present, analysis of causes for the retardation of the
advancement of mathematics in different centuries, contributions
by under represented cultures and selected reading to show the
contributions of mathematics to the development of science.

Three Credit Hours
Topics will include probability, random variables, important
probability distributions, sampling distributions, point and interval
estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, correlation, and analysis
of variance. Emphasis will be given to applications in the fields of
biology, business, agriculture, political science, and education.

MATH-514—Methods for Middle/Secondary Mathematics

MATH-545—Applications of Discrete Mathematics

Three Credit Hours
Various methodologies for teaching middle and secondary
mathematics will be introduced and used in the course. The
emphasis will be on using techniques and ideas suggested in the
NCTM standards and South Carolina Frameworks. Ideas on how
to supplement textbook material and how to motivate students will
be presented. Students in the course will have the opportunity to
practice the techniques presented.
Note: All undergraduate mathematics prerequites must be
completed before taking this course.

MATH-550—Mathematical Modeling

MATH-518—Technology in Mathematics Classrooms
Three Credit Hours
This course will introduce new technological developments and
explore ways to use calculators, computers, etc. in the teaching of
mathematics.

MATH-521—Modern Geometry
Three Credit Hours
A reexamination of elementary geometry from an advanced
standpoint. Metric and synthetic approaches to plane and solid
geometry, topics in non-Euclidean geometry.

Three Credit Hours
Discrete mathematical topics are introduced and used in various
applications. Included are counting techniques, combinatorics,
graphs, theory, and recurrence relations.

Three Credit Hours
The course is designed to strengthen the content knowledge
needed to use mathematical modeling as an effective tool in
problem solving. Topics include models which require use of some
or all of the following: difference equations, curve fitting, graphing,
spreadsheets, geometry, matrices, calculus, maximization and
minimization, and simulation using random numbers.

MATH-553—Calculus from an Advanced Standpoint
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare teachers who may teach
the Advanced Placement course in calculus. Emphasis will be
on understanding background and concepts involved in the
development of calculus. The use of graphing calculators and other
technology will be demonstrated and practiced.

MATH-570—Selected Topics
Three Credit Hours
Special topics in mathematics which are not covered in other
courses. This course may be repeated for additional credit, as the
topic change.

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�MATH-618—Mathematical Technology Resources for STEM
Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is applicable to multiple middle and high school
academic disciplines: mathematics, science, technology, and
middle/high school engineering such as Project Lead the Way.
This course is 100% online in an asynchronous format; modules
may be completed anytime within the week assigned. The course
content will introduce students to open-source (free) mathematical
software packages and tools. Middle and high school teachers
will learn how to use these mathematical software packages and
tools for mathematical modeling, classroom presentation and
demonstration, illustration and exploration of mathematical
concepts, and hands-on projects for teaching mathematics. The
class will collaborate on a wiki. The prerequisite for this course
will be successful completion of undergraduate class in College
Algebra and Trigonometry.

Physics (PHYS)
PHYS-510—Engineering Applications in STEM
Three Credit Hours
The flight of heavier than air vehicles is a wonder and a marvelous
application of the principles of physics. Turning these principles
into technology which is safe and effective requires knowledge
and understanding of these principles of physics which makes
flight possible and a command of structured engineering design
which makes useful applications possible. This course provides
both an understanding of the physical principles of flight and an
introduction to the engineering design process. Teachers involved
in the STEM disciplines will find the design projects addressed in
this course directly applicable as student design projects in their
classes. Through these case studies your students can not only learn
that the underlying physics in not that difficult but can also have
fun implementing what they learn in the design projects.

Political Science (PSCI)
PSCI-500/CRMJ-500—Seminar in Social Science
Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary introduction to the social sciences with an
emphasis on the perspectives and patterns of inquiry of several
subfields. This course surveys the empirical and theoretical
contributions of different social science disciplines in order to provide
a fundamental understanding of the dynamics of individual and group
behavior. Topics include ethics, social science methodology, and the
key criticisms of these methods.

PSCI-501/CRMJ-501—Research Methods in Social Science		
Three Credit Hours
An examination of methods in the scientific study of social
phenomena with emphasis given to the systematic study of society
and contemporary research problem in the social sciences, including
research design, data collection, data analysis, and computer
applications.

PSCI-502—The American Federal System		
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the origins of and the relationships
between the national government and the state and local
governments. Topics covered will include the nature of the federal
system and overviews of the functions and powers of the national
and state and local governments. Particular attention will be given
to an evaluation of the policy-making process through a study of
one or more policy areas such as urban policy, welfare policy, and
environmental policy.

PSCI-503—The Politics of American Democracy: Political
Behavior, Interest Groups, and Political Parties
Three Credit Hours	
This course will examine the political process in the United States,
including an analysis of public opinion, the mass media, political
parties, interest groups, voting behavior, and elections. It will
incorporate an introduction to the basic methods of data analysis
in order to allow students to read and understand social science
literature.
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�PSCI-506—Legislative Process		
Three Credit Hours
A study of the organizations and procedures of a legislative body
with attention on its role in policy formation and its relationships
with other parts of a political and governmental system.

PSCI-507—American Presidency		
Three Credit Hours
A study of the modern presidency with attention to its origin and
its historical and constitutional development. Emphasis is placed
on the examination of the various roles and functions of the
President and on an analysis of presidents in action.

PSCI-509—Urban Politics		
Three Credit Hours
A survey of urban areas and their development with emphasis on
the politics of U.S. urban and suburban areas. Topics explored
through lectures, seminars and student-led discussions of the
professional literature include types of urban governance; urban
demographics; suburbanization and gentrification; “urban
sprawl”; the development of professionalized city planning; public
administration and finance; pluralist competition in city regimes;
race and politics; economic development; issues of federalism; and
city-county consolidation and state-city relations.

PSCI-562—East Asian Affairs
Three Credit Hours
A survey of contemporary political and economic issues within
China, Japan, Taiwan, and the Koreas. This course examines the
governmental and economic institutions within each country with
emphasis on intra-regional relations; bilateral relations between the
individual countries and with other states including the United
States; and regional issues that impact Asia, the Pacific, and the
globe.

PSCI-563— South Asian Affairs
Three Credit Hours
A study of key countries in the region including India, Pakistan,
Nepal, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, with an emphasis on issues
of development and security concerns such as nuclear weapons
development, territorial disputes, communal conflicts, and other
forms of political violence. Attention is also paid to the great power
aspirations of India and Pakistan and their relations with the
United States.

PSCI-564—U.S. Foreign Relations

Three Credit Hours
Selected topics that fit the needs of students as well as the
specialized knowledge of the faculty. Topics could range from
stability and change in the American political system to the best
way to attain security in a nuclear-armed world.

Three Credit Hours
An examination of the institutions and policies that comprise U.S.
foreign relations. The course surveys the institutions behind the
formulation of U.S. foreign policy including the various departments within the Executive Branch of Government and their
relationships with the foreign policy related committees within
Congress as well as the processes behind the development of U.S.
foreign policy. This course includes a review of current problems
and developments related to U.S. foreign relations.

PSCI-521—Advanced Placement: American Government		

PSCI-565—International Politics

PSCI-510—Topics in Political Science		

Three Credit Hours
This course reviews and examines the materials, methods,
and approaches utilized in organizing and teaching the high
school advanced placement course on American Government.
Successful completion of the course satisfies the state requirement
for certification to teach the advanced placement American
Government Course.

PSCI-555—Topics in Political Science Leadership Application
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics in political leadership application. Topics could
range from leadership studies of the American presidency; U.S.
foreign policy decision makers; or global leaders. This course satisfies the “leadership application” requirement for students in the
leadership graduate certificate program.

PSCI-561—Law and Legal Process		
Three Credit Hours
A general survey of the American legal process (except for the
criminal justice process) with emphasis on the nature and function
of law, the organization of legal institutions (primarily the state and
federal judiciaries), an introduction to civil law and the civil justice
process, the roles of judges and lawyers, the judicial decisionmaking process, and the impact of court decisions.	

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Three Credit Hours
This core seminar is intended to introduce graduate students to
major themes, debates, and contemporary research in International
Politics in preparation for advanced training and research in the
field. It is organized around a range of topics of common interest
to scholars, such as the underlying nature of the international system, sources of militarized conflict, international political economy, international organization, and U.S. foreign policy. Through
this seminar, students will gain an overview of the current state of
research in international politics, an outline for further study in
the field, and improved skills in analytical thinking and writing. 	
	

PSCI-566— International Political Economy
Three Credit Hours
This course covers a series of interrelated topics that constitute
the subfield of international political economy, such as the role of
states, international and domestic institutions, and other factors
in managing conflict and facilitating cooperation in the global
economy. It provides an institutional, system-centered approach
to the evolution of the international economy and the ways in
which political and state action both shape and have been shaped
by that economy. The course covers the main theoretical debates
in the field; factors that influence the flow of commodities, labor,
and capital across borders; the role of domestic politics in the
regulation of trade and exchange rates; regional integration; and
economic development.

�PSCI-567—Global Democracy
Three Credit Hours
This course looks at the question of democratic governance across
the globe. It presents an understanding by the concept of democracy both theoretically and practically; a discussion of efforts to
measure democracy in order to help differentiate between democracies and non-democracies; an exploration of the reasons behind
the historical spread of democracy; and an investigation of the
numerous challenges and obstacles to the spread and consolidation of democracy. Both domestic and international factors are
important not only in promoting democracy but also in inhibiting
its adoption. Finally, the course concludes with an overview of a
number of regional and country-specific experiences/case studies
related to the democratization process.

PSCI-569/CRMJ-569— National Security Policy		
Three Credit Hours
Seminar which examines the components of United States security
policy. Course discusses the roles and agencies involved in the
development of national security policy. Consideration given to
factors, both internal and external, affecting national security.

PSCI-570—The Civil Rights Movement		
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the Civil Rights Movement from World War II
to the present with extended attention given to the critical period
from 1954 to 1965; the course will consider the impact of this
“civil rights decade” on American politics and political behavior
during the last third of the 20th century. Key events, organizations,
and personalities will be examined, and continuing issues (such
as affirmative action, majority-minority legislative districting,
and racial typing) will be discussed. Secondary analyses will be
supplemented by the use of videotapes, first-hand accounts, and
primary documents to enhance students’ understanding of the
movement and its effects.

PSCI-592—Political Theory		
Three Credit Hours
Major theoretical writing from the ancient Greeks to the
present day with emphasis on a comparison of ideas and on the
relationships between theories and contemporary problems.

PSCI-662—Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties		
Three Credit Hours
A study of the underlying and basic principles of the Constitution
as reflected in the leading decisions of the United States Supreme
Court with special attention directed to the Bill of Rights and the
Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments.

Project Management (PMGT)				
					

PMGT-650—Overview of Technical Project Management
Three Credit Hours
This course applies a systems engineering approach to project
management and introduces the student to the entire lifecycle of
technical projects as offered by Project Management Institute’s A
Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®
Guide) and other resources. Practical assignments are combined
with industry-accepted standards for the purpose of developing
a logical framework for managing and leading technical projects.
The five major process groups of Initiation, Planning, Executing,
Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing are investigated in relationship with the ten knowledge areas of Integration, Scope, Time,
Cost, Quality, Human Resources, Communication, Risk, Procurement and stakeholder management. Professional responsibility
and ethics will receive particular emphasis. A Capstone Project
requirement is a major component of this course and integrated
into the other Technical Project Management (TPM) courses,
PMGT 651, PMGT 652, and PMGT 653. A formal presentation
of the completed TPM Capstone Project to industry, academic and
public professionals will be required at the successful completion of
the fourth TPM course.
Prerequisite: None

PMGT-651—Technical Project Planning and Scheduling
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the principles and applications of work
breakdown structures (WBS); the Critical Path Method (CPM) and
Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT); earned value
management, critical chain scheduling and buffer management;
definition and allocation of resources; resource leveling; and schedule compression. Course content includes realistic projects, case
studies, MS Project computer applications, along with web-based
management and technology tools. Each student will continue
working on their Capstone Project started in PMGT-650.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650 and PMGT-652; or instructor permission.	
	

PMGT-652—Applications of Quality Management
Three Credit Hours
This course investigates risk planning and the principles of quality management and their application in the technical project
environment. The standards, tools, techniques and deliverables as
related to the development and implementation of a comprehensive quality system will be explored. Topics related to ISO 9000,
lean six sigma methodology, business process improvement, and
risk planning and mitigation will be addressed. Each student will
continue working on their Capstone Project started in PMGT-650.	
Prerequisite: Must be taken after or simultaneously with PMGT650.
PMGT-653—Technical Project Support and Operations
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and
understanding of the activities necessary for the completion of a
project, but not normally recognized as project activities. These
activities include project plan development, human resources,
communication, procurement, and stakeholder management. Each
student will continue working on their Capstone Project started in
PMGT-650, and if PMGT-651 and PMGT-652 have been successfully completed, will formally present the completed project as part
of this course.

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�Prerequisite: PMGT-650 and PMGT-652 or PMGT-651; or instructor permission.						

	

PMGT-660–Overview of Technical Program Management

PMGT-680–System Engineering Management Fundamentals
Three credit hours
This course is an overview of system engineering practices and
principles, with an emphasis on system life cycle processes and
activities. Content is based on the INCOSE System Engineering
Handbook as well as other related texts and applicable industry
standards. Students will participate in individual and team
projects. Topics of study include System Engineering Concepts,
the System of Systems (SOS), System Definition and Development,
System Design Requirements, integration strategies, System
Modeling, Project Planning, System Engineering Processes,
leadership, and organizing to manage processes associated with
complex technical systems.
Prerequisites: None.

Three Credit hours
This course introduces the student to the complexities of technical program management, as offered by Project Management
Institute’s (PMI) The Standard For Program Management, and
other sources. The course provides an overview of the technical
expertise, leadership and management skills, and cultural factors
that generate success in management of today’s complex technical
programs. An overview of the social, economic, political, media,
and regulatory issues faced by program managers will be explored
to enable an understanding of the complex issues that must be
managed. The primary intent of this course is to expose students
PMGT-681–Requirements Development and Management
to the many challenging issues being faced internally and externally
Three credit hours
so that successful processes can be developed and pitfalls avoided.
This course is designed to build the knowledge and skills necessary
Key topics covered will include the need for effective processes
to manage the translation of needs and priorities into a system of
and management agility, establishing a culture of communication,
requirements and to develop derived requirements. These together
superior stakeholder engagement, and active executive support in
form the basis of the engineering of complex technical and
program governance.						
multidiscipline projects. Course topics will focus on managing the
Prerequisite: PMGT-650 and PMGT-653
processes associated with the development of system requirements.
							
The course will introduce concepts associated with the translation
PMGT-661–The Legal and Contractual Aspects of Program
of user needs and priorities into basic functions and quantifiable
Management
performance requirements, along with how to analyze and improve
Three Credit hours
upon the requirements in areas such as correctness, completeness,
This course provides an overview of legal and contractual issues
consistency, measurability and testability.
that influence and impact technical program and project managePrerequisite: PMGT-680 or instructor permission.
ment decisions. An overview of the legal system and regulatory
framework will be developed to facilitate an understanding of
PMGT-682–System Verification and Validation
potential legal issues. Primary focus is placed upon understanding
Three credit hours
and avoiding pitfalls associated with the contracting process as
This course is designed to build knowledge and performance
it pertains to Engineering and Construction programs and large
competencies related to the verification and validation processes
Government/Private Programs. Other topics include legal relationassociated with ensuring the integrity of an evolving design
ships between the Client, Prime Contractor and Design Professolution. A comprehensive exploration of system verification
sional; negligence and the Design Professional; Design Professional
and validation practices will be performed to provide a basis
licensing and liability; the role of insurance and bonds in program
for applying technical modeling and simulation techniques and
management; personnel and labor issues; intellectual property;
lifecycle phases. Course topics will include an examination of
environmental liability in public and private construction; claims,
applicable industry standards and provide a broad understanding
arbitration, and dispute resolution options; and the ethical implicaassociated with relevant process areas.
tions of decisions.		
Prerequisite: PMGT-680 or instructor permission.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650		

PMGT-662–Program Development Strategies and Processes
Three credit hours
This course provides a detailed exposure to Technical Program
Development; understanding of market needs, a sound business
model, a well-defined financial strategy, and well-thought-out strategic goals. The course is designed to help the professional engineer,
technical program manager, and all others who must come together
as a working team, to better understand their respective roles and
responsibilities in that process. Through case examples, analysis,
and project planning tools, this course looks at the longer organizational view of program development. It will present proven ways to
improve program development cycle times and to take advantage of
new market opportunities. Students will learn how to develop and
analyze Technical Requests for Proposal (RFPs) that are essential in
today’s global economy. Key topics include program development,
analysis tools, preparation/evaluation of RFPs, building on existing
product lines, and product platform management.
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PMGT-683–Systems Modeling and Integration
Three credit hours
This course provides an overview of how systems engineers employ
models and simulations to implement the systems engineering
process model. Conceptual understanding and practical
skills in the application and integration of systems modeling
and simulation will be addressed, in addition to model and
simulation development and application to facilitate decision
making. Principles and theoretical frameworks will be explored
to provide the practical knowledge and skills associated with the
application and integration of systems modeling and simulation
within complex systems or technical organizations. Topics of
study include process improvement, lean enterprise concepts,
requirements allocation, and system optimization.
Prerequisite: None.

�PMGT-684–Human System Integration
Three credit hours
This course examines the application of human system integration
(HSI) theories and principles to understand human factors,
safety engineering, and the limitations of the human. Emphasis
will be placed on reducing life cycle costs and optimizing system
performance through an understanding of the relationships
between humans and technology in complex systems. Topics will
focus on the design of interactive products to support the way
people communicate and interact, including human factors, safety,
rapid prototyping, mock-ups, habitability, survivability and team
behavior.
Prerequisites: None.

PMGT-685–Decision and Risk Analysis
Three credit hours
This course takes a broad study of decision analysis tools and
techniques used in technical and management decision making
within a risk management context. Integration of sustainability
with decision and risk analysis will be emphasized. Students will
develop an industry standard Risk Management Strategy and a
Decision Management Strategy. Topics of study include decision
and alternative definition, analytical decision support, probability
theory and statistics, decision framing, cognitive bias, risk planning
and identification, risk analysis, risk breakdown structures,
sensitivity and multi-attribute utility analysis and decision
implementation.
Prerequisites: None.

PMGT-590–Independent Study
Three credit hours
This course is designed to complement classroom instruction
by allowing for work on an advanced academic project under
the direction of one or more of the faculty of the School of
Engineering. Students will have the opportunity to relate their
classroom experience to an investigation of advanced topics.
Applicable efforts, activities, and topics will be approved through
the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program
Management.
Prerequisites: PMGT-650 and instructor permission.

Psychology (PSYC)
PSYC-500—Human Growth and Development
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the principles of human development with
emphasis on the contributions of biological, social, psychological,
and multicultural influences as applied to an understanding of
cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development across the
life-span. Particular emphasis will be given to the psychobiological
nature and social context of development as well as cultural and
ethnic variations impacting on developmental processes.

PSYC-501—Principles of Behavior and Cognitive Change
Three Credit Hours
This course will provide a systematic review of key concepts and
principles of contemporary behavior and social learning theory.
This material serves as a backdrop for an examination of a functional
analytic approach to behavioral assessment and cognitive-behavioral
therapeutic interventions. The theoretical rationale and empirical
basis of traditional and more recently developed cognitive-behavioral
interventions will be reviewed. Examples of these interventions
include exposure techniques, contingency management, child-parent
training, social skills training, cognitive therapy interventions,
motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy,
mindfulness, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
Prerequisites: Officially admitted into Clinical Counseling Program
or School Psychology Program.

PSYC-502—Psychological and Educational Exceptionalities:
Children and Adolescents	
Three Credit Hours	
This course is an overview of child and adolescent educational and
behavioral disorders. The course will focus on definition, etiology,
epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment/intervention. Overlap and
distinguishing characteristics of educationally and psychiatrically
defined disorders (e.g., DSM-V) will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: Officially admitted into School Psychology Program.

PSYC-503—Objective Assessment	
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to data collection in the School Psychology
program’s data-based problem-solving model. It is an introduction
to the administration, scoring, and interpretation of measures
of intelligence and visual-motor abilities. The student will have
practical experiences in the use of appropriate instruments. Each
student must demonstrate proficiency with these instruments
with emphasis on utilizing this information within the data-based
problem-solving model, particularly the problem definition,
problem analysis and intervention planning stages.
Prerequisite: Officially admitted into School Psychology Program.

PSYC-504—Special Techniques in Assessment
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to data collection in the School Psychology
program’s data-based problem-solving model. It is an advanced
assessment course, building on skills learned in PSYC-503, where
students gain practical experience with intelligence, achievement,
visual-motor measures as well as adaptive behavior and preschool
assessment. Emphasis is on integrating information from all
sources (i.e., problem analysis)into information utilized in
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�intervention planning within the problem-solving model.
Prerequisite: Objective Assessment (PSYC-503).

PSYC-505—Personality, Social, and Emotional Assessment
Three Credit Hours
Students will have direct experiences in assessment and evaluation
with a focus on several diagnostic systems and methodologies
(e.g., DSM-5, IDEA, etc.). Emphasis will be on acquiring and
interpreting information on behavior tendancies and styles with
special attention to school age children and youth. Students will
gain practical experience in the use and interpretation of objective,
projective, and observational techniques. Practical experiences
will be integrated with analysis of the literature relating to legal
issues, validity of data, and clinical studies. Emphasis will be on
utilization of such information in a model that emphasizes databased problem solving, planning and intervention at multiple
levels across systems.
Prerequisites: Objective Assessment (PSYC-503) and Special
Techniques in Assessment (PSYC-504).

PSYC-507—General Psychopathology Assessment and
Differential Diagnosis
Three Credit Hours
A study of the major mental illnesses delineated in major
diagnostic classification systems. The course will have a particular
focus on differential and overlapping symptomatology within and
across major classes of disorders. Models of assessment will be
matched with specific symptom patterns. Continuity and overlap
of normal and deviant behavior will be recognized. Additionally,
students will examine the etiological and epidemiological factors in
psychopathology.
Prerequisites: Officially admitted into Clinical Counseling Program
or School Psychology Program.

PSYC-508—Counseling and Personalities Theories	
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide a balanced and systematic
study of the major counseling and personality theories. The
course will integrate personality theory (including assessment and
research techniques), and normal, and abnormal personality with
a particular emphasis on therapeutic application of the major
theories of counseling intervention.
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500) and
officially admitted into Clinical Counseling Program or School
Psychology Program.

PSYC-512—Ethics, Roles, and Law
Three Credit Hours
This course will provide a survey of the field of school psychology.
The role and function of the school psychologist, legal, ethical and
professional issues in school psychology will be topics covered in
this course. Field experiences, research methods and contemporary
trends in school psychology will also be addressed. Students
will be oriented to a data-based problem-solving model of school
psychology that is empirically driven and intervention focused
within an ecological framework. An important outcome for this
course is to foster participant’s dispositions towards appreciating
the diverse opportunities for school psychologists to positively
impact communities, and to value implementing best practices as a
school psychologist.
Prerequisite: Officially admitted into School Psychology Program.
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PSYC-514— Ethics and Mental Health Law
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide the Clinical Counseling student
with a broad overview of professional issues related to counseling,
including reference to current and historical role issues and
emphasis on matters of ethics and mental health law related to the
counseling profession. Particular attention will be
given to the examination of ethical principles and mental health
law relevant to the potential conflicts/dilemmas arising in the
course of counseling practice (e.g., suicide, homicide, role conflict,
multiple relationships, etc.). Issues specific to service delivery
to minorities and special populations will be addressed, as will
possible ethical conflicts arising within particular
counseling modalities (e.g., marital and family counseling, group
counseling).
Prerequisite: Officially admitted into Clinical Counseling
Program.

PSYC-523—Statistics and Research Design	
Three Credit Hours
Course will focus on descriptive and inferential statistics as tools
for exploration of quantitative research methods. Students will
develop competence in generating basic research designs to answer
questions in schools, agencies, and practice.

PSYC-525—Basic Counseling Techniques	
Three Credit Hours
Course focuses on fundamental skills of interviewing, assessment,
case conceptualization, and intervention. These preparatory skills
are taught through role-play and other practical approaches. The
course is practice-oriented and designed to assist the student in
developing professional skills. The student will be involved in
analyzing his or her own counseling style and performance.
Prerequisites: Officially admitted into School Psychology Program
and completion of all or concurrent registration in: Human
Growth and Development (PSYC-500), Principles of Cognitive and
Behavioral Change (PSYC-501), General Psychopathology (PSYC507), and Counseling and Personality Theories (PSYC-508).

PSYC-526—Clinical Counseling: Basic
Three Credit Hours
Course focuses on fundamental skills of interviewing, assessment,
case conceptualization, and intervention. These preparatory skills
are taught through role-play and other practical approaches. The
course is practice-oriented and designed to assist the student in
developing professional skills. The student will be involved in
analyzing his or her own counseling style and performance.
Prerequisites: Officially admitted into Clinical Counseling Program
and completion of all or concurrent registration in: Human
Growth and Development (PSYC-500), Principles of Cognitive and
Behavioral Change (PSYC-501), General Psychopathology (PSYC507), and Counseling and Personality Theories (PSYC-508).

PSYC-549—Foundations of Psychometrics
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare students to become intelligent
users of assessment information within the clinical decision-making
process. The primary focus is on understanding the philosophical
and statistical properties of measurement instruments, developing
an understanding of the advantages and limitations of assessment
approaches, enhancing sensitivity to social and ethical issues in

�assessment, and using an integrative approach for applying the
results of assessment to diagnosis and the clinical decision-making
process. Students will also learn program evaluation models and
quality improvement mechanism for school and mental health
programs.
Prerequisite: Officially admitted into Clinical Counseling Program
or School Psychology Program.

PSYC-553—Introduction to Family Dynamics	
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to serve as an introduction to the various
schools of family therapy. Students will study the historical context
and underlying pragmatic assumptions inherent in the diverse schools.
Students will survey the major contributors to each theoretical
perspective and examine techniques unique to each perspective.
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500).

PSYC-555—Special Topics in Psychology	
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide service providers and students with
information and knowledge regarding contemporary psychological
and social problems. Various topics will be offered as the need arises.
This course varies across semesters. Students must obtain approval
from their advisor to include this course as an elective.

PSYC-557—Counseling and Psychotherapy for Couples
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide an overview of the major theories of
relationship psychotherapy and technical interventions utilized within
the major approaches to couples counseling. The development aspects
of family and couples counseling will be reviewed and special course
topics will include spouse abuse, divorce mediation and adjustment,
and ethical considerations. The training activities provided in
this course will include diagnosis of family problems, assessment
techniques, case presentations, enactments, and other experimental
work. Video use and analysis are significant parts of the course.
Prerequisite: Offically admitted into Clinical Counseling Program
and Family Dynamics (PSYC-553).

PSYC-561—Cultural Issues in Psychological Practice	
Three Credit Hours
This course uses principles of social psychology to examine the
influences of cultural, ethnic, minority, gender, and life-styles on
psychological, educational and social development. Particular
attention will be focused on variations in experiences and perceptions
of individuals from divergent backgrounds as these impact on
educational and psychological environments. Students will be
provided practical experiences that will enable them to shift focus
from their own perspectives.
Prerequisite: Officially admitted into Clinical Counseling Program or
School Psychology Program and Human Growth and Development
(PSYC-500).

PSYC-570—Social and Cognitive Foundations of Interpersonal
Behavior	
Three Credit Hours
This course presents a survey of the scientific study of social influence,
emphasizing that a fundamental understanding of the basic forces
affecting how individuals think and behave in social settings serves as a
cornerstone of effective interpersonal behavior and sound leadership.

PSYC-599—Thesis
Three Credit Hours
This course entails the completion of an applied research project.
Toward this end, students will select one of three designated options and, in conjunction with a supervising departmental faculty
member, formulate and address an original research question. The
student’s research project will culminate in an oral defense before
departmental faculty, presentation at a local, regional, or national
psychology association meeting (or equivalent), or publication. This
course will focus on data collection procedures, statistical analysis
of data, methods of conducting program evaluation, and empirically-based decision making.
Prerequisite: Officially admitted into Clinical Counseling Program
or School Psychology Program and Completion of Statistics and
Research Design (PSYC-523).

PSYC-602—Social and Biological Basis of Child and
Adolescent Behavior	
Three Credit Hours
This course is an advanced course with a contemporary focus on
the child and adolescent with particular attention to biological and
social forces that shape development. Developmental processes will
be examined through a review of current research. Part of the course
will focus on cultural/technological forces (e.g., computers, television,
video games) which are particularly important to today’s youth and
which are important forces impacting on development.
Prerequisite: Officially admitted into Clinical Counseling Program or
School Psychology Program and Human Growth and Development
(PSYC-500).

PSYC-605—System Theory and Consultation: Prevention and
Intervention
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to the intervention stage of the School Psychology
program’s data-based problem-solver model. School psychology
students will develop skills in systems theory and intervention,
consultation, and alternative delivery services to schools. Traditional
test-and-place perceptions will be replaced with perceptions based on
the principles of prevention, consultation, alternative intervention
methods, and intervention progress monitoring. Students will
cover systems theories and models of consultation to include mental
health consultation, behavioral consultation, organizational change,
and collaborative decision-making as well as primary/secondary
prevention methods with a focus on the learning and psychology of
the school age child/adolescent. Interventions that promote positive
school cultures will be examined across classroom, school, family, and
community systems.
Prerequisite: Officially admitted into School Psychology Program and
Ethics, Roles and Law (PSYC-512).
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology I (PSYC-615) and
Practicum in Consultation and Intervention I (PSYC-617).

PSYC-606—Academic Interventions
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to the School Psychology program’s databased problem-solving model and emphasizes a multi-tiered model
including primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention (e.g., Response
to Intervention; RTI). It is an applied course for school psychologistsin-training designed to develop skills in designing, implementing, and
evaluating evidence-based interventions that improve the academic
achievement of primary and secondary school students. The course
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�will cover curriculum-based assessment (CBA) and measurement
(CBM), collaborative problem-solving, and analysis of students’
academic strengths and needs. Emphasis will be placed on linking
assessment data to development of appropriate interventions designed
to address specific needs in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology I (PSYC-615) and
Practicum in Consultation and Intervention I (PSYC-617).
PSYC-607—Behavioral and Emotional Interventions
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to the School Psychology program’s data-based
problem-solving model. It is an applied course for school psychology
students designed to develop skills in designing, implementing, and
evaluating evidence-based interventions that improve the behavior and
emotional well-being of primary and secondary school students. The
course will cover behavioral principles and appropriate assessment
techniques, including systematic observation of behavioral and
functional behavioral assessment. Emphasis will be placed on linking
assessment data to development of appropriate interventions designed
to target specific needs related to internalizing and externalizing
behaviors. Crisis intervention and threat assessment will also be
addressed.
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology II (PSYC-616) and
Practicum in Consultation and Intervention II (PSYC-618).

PSYC-611—Clinical and Professional Issues in Counseling
Three Credit Hours
Counseling does not occur in a vacuum and clinical counselors
working within the community must possess basic knowledge of a
number of topics that affect the provision of care to clients. This
course addresses a number of topics that relate to the practice
of counseling. Topics to be addressed include: 1) licensure and
professional development; 2) advanced personality theory with
a focus on assessment and treatment of personality disorders; 3)
psychopharmacology for the non-physician; and 4) use of empirically
validated treatments.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed all core courses and
passed comprehensive examination.

PSYC-612—Reading Assessment and Intervention: A
Neuropsychological Perspective
Three Credit Hours
Students will learn to evaluate the reading ability of children and
youth using both qualitative and quantitative assessment techniques.
This course will emphasize diagnosis leading to scientifically validated
instructional interventions. Reading problems will be couched in a
neuropsychological framework and will be consistent with the DSM
and IDEA. Students will learn how to incorporate assessment data
with existing psychological data on the person served to generate a
more complete psychological profile. Students will also learn how
to incorporate assessment data within a response to programs and
methods of instruction used to prevent reading problems before they
occur will also be reviewed.
Corequisites: Practicum in Consultation and Intervention: I and
II (PSYC-616/618).
PSYC-615/616 —Practicum in School Psychology: I and II
Two Credit Hours each
These practica courses are part of the final “capping off” of students
before they begin professional school psychology internships.
Applying the data-based problem-solving model, students will engage
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in the administration and scoring of traditional and alternative
measures of intelligence, achievement, adaptive behavior, visualperceptual, and socio-emotional functioning that are commonly used
by school psychologists. Students will apply data to problem analysis
and recommend or implement appropriate interventions, monitor
the effectiveness of the interventions, and adhere to standards of
best practice in school psychology. Students will experience various
roles frequently expected of school psychologists in public schools or
affiliated agencies with supervision provided by practicing certified/
licensed psychologists.
Corequisites: Practicum in Consultation and Intervention: I and II
Course (PSYC-617/618)
Prerequisites: Objective Assessment (PSYC-503), Special Techniques
in Assessment (PSYC-504), and Personality, Social, and Emotional
Assessment (PSYC-505).
PSYC-617/618 —Practicum in Consultation and Intervention:

I and II
One Credit Hour Each
These practica courses involve the application of principles and
theories of consultation and intervention through field-based
experiences. Students will learn to employ empirically-based
treatments and to evaluate innovative treatment programs applied
to a variety of children and conditions. Intervention and prevention
programs will target multiple levels within the placement site,
including the individual student, classroom, school, and/or
system. Demonstration of learning and skill will be exhibited in
the development of case studies involving children experiencing
academic and/or emotional difficulties. Through these case studies,
students will combine the scientist-practitioner model with a databased problem solving approach to intervene with children in need
of school psychology intervention.
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology: I and II (PSYC615/616).
Prerequisites: Objective Assessment (PSYC-503), Special Techniques
in Assessment (PSYC-504), and Personality, Social, and Emotional
Assessment (PSYC-505).
PSYC-620—Contemporary Issues in School Psychology
Three Credit Hours
This course provided an in-depth study of current issues and research
in school psychology. Course content will cover contemporary
issues in the field that impact the school psychologist’s ability to
competently and effectively deliver services, as well as review methods
and procedures involved in assessing institutional programs (i.e.,
program evaluation, implementation and efficacy).
Prerequisite: Officially admitted into School Psychology Program.

PSYC-621/622—Internship in School Psychology: I and II
Three Credit Hours Each
A field placement in school psychology utilizing either a clinic setting
(for no more than half the internship) and/or a public school setting
in which the student works under the direct supervision of a certified
school psychologist in conjunction with The Citadel Coordinator of
School Psychology Practicum and Internships. Internship training
represents the cumulative experience and the synthesis of all course
work and practice. The goal is to prepare the intern for independent
function as a school psychologist, i.e., data-based problem-solver,
capable of providing a full range of services with a multiculturally

�diverse client population. Students are required to complete 1200
clock hours (PSYC-621 and 622) of supervised internship experience.
Prerequisite: Completion of all other course work for the Ed.S. degree
(including thesis).	

PSYC-629—Practicum: Clinical Counseling	
Three Credit Hours
This course is a supervised field experience for community counseling
students who are at the end of their program. The practicum consists
of 150 hours of work within a community agency. In addition to
working with clients in the community, students experience individual
and group supervision that emphasizes case conceptualization and
the use of intervention strategies. The practicum course integrates
previous course experiences with counseling skills. The student will
complete a comprehensive case study integrating theory, research,
and practical issues in the treatment of a client seen during the
practicum experience.
Prerequisites: Completion of all Clinical Counseling course work
(may take elective with Practicum). Note that permission of advisor
is required during the semester prior to enrollment in the course.
Registration is contingent upon advisor approval based upon
successful completion
of coursework and demonstration of readiness to function in a
professional role in the community.
PSYC-642 —Advanced Counseling Techniques for School

Psychologists
Three Credit Hours
An applied course designed for school psychology students to further
develop and cultivate their counseling skills, with particular emphasis
on practices useful within school settings. Through didactic as well
as experiential methods, the course builds off of content and skills
learned in PSYC-525. Students will apply previously learned content,
theories, and modalities to counseling practices that are useful for
promoting mental health and psychological wellness among children
and youth. Under the supervision of the course instructor as well as
certified/licensed school psychologists, students will gain practical
experiences in delivering counseling Techniques.
Prerequisite: PSYC-525

PSYC-643—Contemporary Psychological Assessment and
Psychotherapy
Three Credit Hours
This course integrates clinical assessment, case conceptualization,
and treatment planning and evaluation. The emphasis on assessment
highlights specific, focused procedures for common clinical problems.
Interview methods, self-report instruments, and self-monitoring
among others will be considered for their psychometric characteristics,
clinical utility, and practicality. Case conceptualization will integrate
the results of the assessment process with current conceptual and
empirical literature on etiology and treatment. The course includes
practical exercises in the assessment, conceptualization, and treatment
for the most common clinical problems.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed all core courses and
passed comprehensive examination.

therapeutic process through experiential and didactic methods.
The student will develop increased knowledge of the counseling
process, including assessment, case conceptualization, diagnostics,
and intervention strategies. The student will complete a
comprehensive case study integrating theory, research, and practical
issues in the “treatment” of a simulated client.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed all core courses and
passed comprehensive examination.

PSYC-645—Clinical Counseling: Group	
Three Credit Hours
This course provides students with an understanding of the role
of the group counseling/psychotherapy modality in therapeutic
settings. Focus is on the major components of group counseling/
psychotherapy, including: client selection and preparation for group;
attributes and behaviors of effective group counselors; group dynamics
and group processes; stages of group development; therapeutic
factors associated with groups; and methods/procedures used in
group counseling/psychotherapy.
Prerequisite: The student must have completed all core courses and
passed comprehensive examination.

PSYC-651/652—Internship: Clinical Counseling	
Three Credit Hours Each
The internship is a supervised field experience consisting of 600 hours
of work in a community agency. It involves continued refinement of
counseling skills developed over the course of the student’s program.
The student will complete and present a comprehensive case study
integrating theory, research, and practical issues in the treatment of
a client seen during the internship experience.
Prerequisites: Completion of all prior course work (may take elective
with Practicum). Note that permission of advisor is required during
the semester prior to enrollment in the course. Registration is
contingent upon advisor approval based upon successful completion
of coursework and demonstration of ability to function in a
professional role in the community.
Prerequisite: Completion of all Clinical Counseling course work,
including Practicum (may take elective with Internship).

Sociology (SOCI)
SOCI-501—Social Determinants of Modern Life 		
Three Credit Hours	
This course explores some of the major determinants of group life
such as social structure, socialization, stratification, the major social
institutions, and social change. In addition, attention will center
upon population dynamics and migration and the effects which they
exert upon community life.

PSYC-644—Clinical Counseling: Advanced	
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare clinical counseling students for
the practicum experience. The student will implement and apply
previous learning of theory, techniques, and understanding of the
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�Spanish (SPAN)
SPAN-520–Mexico
Three Credit Hours
This is a panoramic course dedicated to an understanding
of Mexico beginning with the Aztec and Mayan civilizations
from before and after the conquest. The class will then focus
on the colonial period, Mexican Independence (1810-1821),
the nineteenth century, the Reforma, French occupation, the
Porfiriato, Mexican Revolution, the Caudillismo, modern
Mexico, Tlatelolco, twentieth and twenty first centuries, bilateral
relations between the United States and Mexico and emigration
to the United States. Some of the topics covered in the course
will include, but are not limited to: Culture, politics, economics,
literature, art, theater, cinema, religion, and gastronomy.
SPAN-521–The Hispanic Presence in the United States
Three Credit Hours
This panoramic course contributes to an understanding of the
cultural, political, social and economical condition of the Mexican
Americans, Cuban Americans and Puerto Ricans. The course
trajectory will begin with a study of the Southwestern United States
covering the war with Mexico and the subsequent annexation of
the Mexican territory. A close look at the linguistic and ethnoracial consciousness and how it pertains to the emerging Chicano
literature will be discussed. Puerto Rico: An in-depth look at
the Commonwealth status of Puerto Rico, independence versus
statehood, the economic crisis from the sugar trade and emigration
to the United States. The course will consider the notion of
Newrican and the issues of identity throughout literature including
Black Poetry. Cuba: The focus begins with the Cuban Revolution
and the subsequent anti-Castro culture that dominates both Cuba
and the Cuban community in Miami. The course will also discuss
the social, political, economic and cultural impact of the Cuban
emigration to Miami and in the wake of this movement we will
discuss exile literature and the phenomenon of transculturation.
SPAN-522–Culture and Literature of Spain
Three Credit Hours
A panoramic course covering the literature and culture from the
Celtiberians to the Romans and from the Visigoths to the present
day. Topics that will be discussed include the Islamic invasion of
711, the Reconquista, the Catholic Kings and the unification of
Spain. The Golden Age of Spain from the perspective of hegemony
and crisis. The course will also explore the culture and literature
from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries, the Crisis of
98, the Spanish Civil War, the dictatorship of Francisco Franco
(1939-1975) and democratic Spain (1982-2009). The course will
examine Spain’s cultural and intellectual life from 1900-2000: The
Generation of 1898 and 1927, culture under the rule of Franco,
progressives and the resurgence of the liberal tradition. Cultural
life during the period of transition to democracy will also be
discussed and will include the Constitution of 1978 as well as the
formation of Spain’s autonomous communities. Other areas of
focus will be Spain and the European community, nationalism as
it relates to the Basque Country, Galicia and Cataluña. The course
will also explore the challenges of the family unit, women and
childhood and conclude with a detailed look at Spain’s gypsies,
new immigrants, pastimes and popular culture (tapas, celebrations,
bullfights, sports, tertulias and mass media).
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SPAN-523–Advanced and Contrastive Grammar
Three Credit Hours
A Comparison of grammatical structures of Spanish and English,
which define the linguistic perspective specific to Spanish and with
special reference to practical application in spoken and written
communication and in various socio-cultural contexts.
SPAN-524–Recent Trends in Teaching Spanish as a Second
Language
Three Credit Hours
This course offers teaching strategies and learning practices for
effectively delivering content and material in an engaging manner.
It also covers the latest educational and language acquisition
theories, in addition to the cultural aspects of teaching a new
culture.
SPAN-550–Special Topics: Culture and Literature of South
America
Three Credit Hours
Given the vastness of South America, the course is separated into
three topics and will be taught in rotation each time the course
is offered. (The course is repeatable and thus may be taken three
times.) This will not cause duplication on transcripts as the title of
each of the topics will be listed (e.g., Spanish 550 Special Topics:
The Andean Countries). Listed below are the three topics:
A. Colombia and Venezuela
B. The Andean Countries (Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia)
C. The Southern Cone (Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay)
Special Topic: Colombia and Venezuela: This is a panoramic
course beginning with the conquest and independence of both
Colombia and Venezuela and will continue through the formation
as a republic until the present day. The topics will include the
first civilizations, the conquest, the War of Independence, Simon
Bolivar and the ideal of unification. The course will continue
with the political, social and economic condition between the
nineteenth and twenty-first centuries. In dealing with modern
Colombia, we will dedicate specific attention to an exploration of
violence, warfare, and the narco trade’s impact on national life as
well as its influence on the international community. In Venezuela,
special attention will be given to discuss the Caudillismo and
the Llanero, the petroleum industry and the transformation of
national life. The course will also discuss the positivist project of
Guzmán Blanco, the dictatorial period, the Christian Democratic
Project, militarism and Chavism as a unique phenomenon in Latin
America. The previously mentioned topics will be also studied
through the lens of literature, particularly in the evolution of
the novel from the two country’s celebrated novelists: Rómulo
Gallegos, José Eustacio Rivera and Gabriel García Méarquez
among others.
Special Topic: The Andean Countries (Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia):
This is a panoramic course beginning with Peru by exploring
the conquest, independence and gestation into the present-day
republic. The primary forus will be the cultural legacy of the Incan
Empire, the War of the Pacific, Haya de la Torre, the ARPA and
conclude with contemporary political currents. Bolivia will be the
next region of discussion and will focus primarily on the political,
cultural and economic history of the country. Specifically, the
Chaco War, and the Revolutionary Nationalist Movement of
1952. We will discuss the current political trends with Alan García

�(Peru), Evo Morales (Bolivia) and Rafael Correa (Ecuador) as well
as the production of literature from the Andean region. The course
will survey authors from Ollantay to Inca Garcilaso and essayists
from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. We will examine the
indigenous novel from Peru and Ecuador and the works of Mario
Vargas Llosa, César Vallejo and other prominent Andean authors.
Special Topic: The Southern Cone: Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and
Paraguay. This is a panoramic course that explores the conquest,
independence and gestation into the present-day republics of the
countries in the southern cone of South America. The course
will emphasize the military dictatorships and the transition to
the current neoliberal economies. The literature of Argentina
will center on Romanticism with Esteban Echeverría, Domingo
Faustino Sarmiento and José Hernandez. The study of Argentine
literature will also include the Modernista Poetry of Alfonsina
Storni and the new narrative with Jorge Luís Borges and Julio
Cortázar. The literature of Chile will see epic poetry with Alonso
de Ercilla as well as the Modernista and Vanguard poetry of
Gabriel Mistral, Vicente Huidobro and Pablo Neruda. Attention
will also be given to the novel of the Boom and Post Boom era with
authors such as José Donoso and Isabel Allende. The literature
of Uruguay and Paraguay will concentrate on the short stories of
Horacio Quiroga, the Modernista poetry of Delmira Agustini and
the novel with Augusto Roa Bastos.

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�Undergraduate Course Descriptions
Business Administration (BADM)
BADM-216—Communications in Business	
Three Credit Hours
Required of business administration sophomores.
A study of written and oral communication in organizations.
Emphasis is given to communication theory including
communication flows and barriers, as well as the psychology of
communicating good, neutral, negative, and persuasive messages.
The course also covers career planning, delivering professional
presentations, electronic communications and writing formal
reports.
Prerequisites: ENG-101 &amp; 102

BADM-217—Computer Applications in Business	
Three Credit Hours
Required of business administration juniors.
The application of computer software to assist in analyzing
common business decisions, with an emphasis on advanced
techniques in spreadsheet and database development and design.
Includes a major business project utilizing presentation software
and the Internet.

BADM-305—Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration juniors.
An introduction to the legal system, with special emphasis
on its relation to business. Students will contend with federal
and state regulations as well as the common law to arrive at an
understanding of the legality, ethics, and social responsibility
of business decisions. Topics include an introduction to the
judicial system, torts and product liability, administrative law
and consumer protection, agency and partnership, contracts, the
Constitution, criminal law, ethics, and fiduciary trust.

BADM-309—Marketing Principles
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration juniors.
Introduction to basic concepts and terminology in marketing: the
process of developing marketing strategy, the role of marketing
activities within the firm, external influences that affect the
development of marketing strategy, and basic analytical tools
appropriate to marketing decision-making. International and
ethical issues in marketing are examined.
Prerequisite: Principles of Microeconomics (BADM-202).

BADM-320—International Business
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses on decisions in international business
operations for small and large firms. Of particular interest are
international business climate/culture, foreign exchange rates,
international trade, overseas direct investment, and operations
management. Students will incorporate case studies dealing with
aspects of international business.

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BADM-321—Business Finance
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration juniors.
An introductory course combining both a description of the
structure of business financing and a study of financial principles
and practices, with special emphasis on their relation to managerial
planning and control.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Managerial Accounting (BADM-211)

BADM-323—Quality Management
Three Credit Hours
Students will develop an overall framework within which they
can understand quality as a system. Content includes a look at
the impact of the quality movement on our world during recent
decades for both manufacturing and service organizations. The
course focuses on management, leadership, organization, and tools
needed to build and continuously improve quality and customer
value throughout the supply chain. Included is a review of the
contributions of those who are considered prime movers in the
quality revolution, including Deming, Crosby, Juran, and Taguchi;
a survey of current developments in the field; and practice in use
of typical Quality Management techniques, tools, and processes
including Lean, Six-Sigma, SPC, ISO 9000, business process improvement, QFD, and others.

BADM-324—Purchasing and Materials Management
Three Credit Hours
The course introduces students to the critical role of purchasing
in the supply chain. Topics may include the evolution of supply
management and its strategic nature in world-class organizations;
the supply manager’s responsibilities; the “boundary-spanning” nature of supply management; the purchasing process, objectives and
responsibilities; supplier evaluation and selection; supplier quality
and risk management; negotiation framework and planning; cost
concepts (e.g., direct and indirect costs, fixed, step, and variable
costs, and target costs) and cost analyses; “Make or Buy” decisions;
developing in-country sources of supply versus “offshoring” decisions; ethical and professional standards expected among supply
management professionals; and environmental considerations in
purchasing and materials management.

BADM-326—Principles of Real Estate
Three Credit Hours
This course provides a personal and professional perspective of the
legal, financial, and ethical rights and obligations of all parties in
a real estate transaction. Topics include organizing, functioning,
financing, marketing, brokering, appraising, and managing of real
estate transactions.

BADM-327—Principled Entrepreneurship and the Free
Enterprise System
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the role of entrepreneurship in the free
enterprise system, how government policies affect entrepreneurial
activity within the United States and globally, and the moral
and ethical dimensions of principled entrepreneurship. This
course focuses on using the tools of economics to understand the
entrepreneurial process, including the role of profits and losses,
discovery, and creative destruction. The course examines the legal
forms of business organization and the challenges involved in
opening a business and writing a business plan.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in business administration.

�BADM-329—Project Management
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the concepts and tools currently
being used in the professional field of Project Management.
Students will obtain a basic understanding of project management
principles and practices, increase their ability to function effectively
on a project team and as a project manager, and improve their
ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
This course includes coverage of management in a wide range of
project applications from concept through operations, planning,
scheduling, controlling, economic analysis, quality, and customer
satisfaction are stressed. The topics in this course cover essential
concepts from the Project Management Institute’s A Guide to the
Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
Prerequisite: Although there are no formal prerequisites, this
course is designed for students who have taken courses in
management and organizational behavior, introductory finance,
and statistics. Students without these courses are likely to have
to devote more time to topics briefly reviewed and may have to
supplement their learning on their own for some topics.

BADM-338—Management and Organizational Behavior
Three Credit Hours
Required of business administration juniors.
A study of the fundamental concepts of management and
organizational behavior. Emphasis is placed on the study of human
behavior, attitudes, and performance in organizations, and on the
development of positive interpersonal relations. A major focus
is on the managerial role of leader and decision-maker necessary
for effective planning, organizing, influencing, and control of the
organization. The dynamics and links among individuals, groups,
and the national and international environment are analyzed to
highlight the determinants of organizational effectiveness.

BADM-371—Leadership in Organizations
Three Credit Hours
Using a case approach as well as a significant experiential
component, this course involves the application of leadership
theory and practice covered in this class and in other classes in
the interdisciplinary minor in Leadership Studies. The course
draws from cases in business and other organizations to focus the
student’s learning in both individual and team projects. Issues
of motivation, persuasion, ethics, power, diversity, teams, etc. will
all be explored. Guest speakers/leaders will also be an important
component of the course.
Prerequisites: Psychology of Leadership (PSYC-371) or Management
and Organizational Behavior (BADM-338).

used in formulating product, distribution, promotion, and pricing
strategy are studied.
Prerequisite: Marketing Management (BADM-309).

BADM-407—Money and Banking
Three Credit Hours
The nature and functions of money, the various monetary
standards, the development of our monetary system, the factors
affecting the value of money, methods and objectives of money and
credit control, international exchange, and analysis of recent
developments in money and credit.
Prerequisite: Principles of Macroeconomics (BADM-201).

BADM-409—Human Resource Management	
Three Credit Hours
A contemporary course in the management of personnel as a
resource concentrating on the historical, legal, social, economic,
and ethical framework of labor relations with a focus on
forecasting, planning, staffing, compensating, developing a career,
labor relations, performance management, and control and
evaluation of human resources.

BADM-410—Operations Management
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration seniors.
Operations management focuses on the systematic direction of
the processes involved in the sourcing, production, and delivery
of products and services. This course addresses managerial issues
such as facility location and layout, service design, demand
forecasting, production scheduling, project management, quality
management (for example, lean, JIT, Six Sigma, TQM, etc.),
inventory management, supply chain management, maintenance
and reliability, and capacity management. Included are applications
of decision models, statistical methods, or optimization techniques
such as linear programming, queuing theory, simulation, or others.
Prerequisites: Principles of Microeconomics (BADM-202), Business
Statistics (BADM-205), Introduction to Managerial Accounting
(BADM-212), and Management and Organizational Behavior
(BADM-338).

BADM-413—International Marketing
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to global problems, cultural and ethical issues, and
decision areas facing the marketing manager. Primary emphasis
rests on the value of cross-cultural understanding and the need for
careful adaptation of marketing efforts.
Prerequisite: Marketing Principles (BADM-309).

BADM-404—Investments

BADM-414—Consumer Behavior

Three Credit Hours
A survey course that introduces different types of securities,
markets, transaction costs, security regulations, and taxes. The
basic techniques for analyzing the potential returns and risks of
individual securities and for combining them efficiently into
portfolios are also studied.
Prerequisite: Business Finance (BADM-321).

BADM-415—Relationship Marketing

BADM-405—Marketing Management
Three Credit Hours
A study of marketing planning and decision-making from the point
of view of the marketing manager in a changing economic, social,
and legal environment. Basic concepts and methods of analysis

Three Credit Hours
The study of behavioral science theories and related marketing
models useful to managers in understanding consumers in the
domestic and global marketplace.
Prerequisite: Marketing Principles (BADM-309).

Three Credit Hours
This course helps students understand and develop the basic
persuasive skills which are important to people in all walks of life.
Assignments are designed to help students improve their skills in
communicating effectively, establishing relationships, solving problems, and leading and persuading others.
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�BADM-417—Management Information Systems	

BADM-425—Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship

Three Credit Hours
Information systems (IS) support the overall strategy of an
organization in many ways. This course reviews the issues
associated with managing and improving the IS function within
an organization, including using IS to support decision making,
manage the firm’s assets, and develop and support customers.
Additional topics include the critical role of IS in an organization’s
strategic plan, security issues, and the harnessing of technological
advances for organizational growth.

Three Credit Hours
This course covers the environment of small business, factors of
success or failure, small business management tools, and sources
of financing. Student teams prepare business plans for the startup of a business. In some instances, the teams will work with
local entrepreneurs in developing business plans. The course is
supported by a multimedia business planning system.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in business administration.

BADM-420—Management of Change
Three Credit Hours
This course uses knowledge and skills from the social sciences
to develop strategies for achieving effective change within
organizations. Implementation of these strategies to achieve more
effective organizations is the core of this course. Topics include
team building, process consultation, confrontation and the
management of conflict, and technostructural change.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in business administration.

BADM-421—Logistics Management
Three Credit Hours
Logistics is the part of supply chain management that plans,
implements, and controls the efficient, effective forward and
reverse flow and storage of goods, services, and related information
between the point of origin and point of consumption in order
to meet customers’ requirements (Council of Supply Chain
Management Professionals, 2003). The Course covers the role and
importance of the key logistics intermediaries that facilitate global
trade. It describes the functions comprising logistics, describes how
these functions interact, and explains how logistics can be managed
as a system to reduce total cost.
Prerequisite: BADM-205 and BADM-429

BADM-428—Technology and Entrepreneurship
Three Credit Hours
Technology ventures are significantly changing the global
competitive landscape. This course explores the intersection of
technology and entrepreneurship, including both the development
of new technology-based businesses and the use of technology
in launching and marketing new businesses. Students will learn
about models of technological change, models of new firm
strategy development, and models of organizational strategy in
high-tech start-ups. Topics include: matching new technologies
and markets, making money from innovation, competition
between technologies, strategies for competing against established
incumbents, technology portfolio development, and theories of
diffusion and adoption.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in business administration.

BADM-429—Technology and Entrepreneurship
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses on basic principles and essential concepts
of supply chains and their effecitve operation and management.
Topics may include methods of resource acquisition, contract
management, procurement, production, packaging, shipping,
warehousing, inventory placement, distribution, transportation,
logistics planning, risk, quality, information technology, and
product support.

BADM-422—Strategic Management
Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration seniors.
A capstone course designed to give the student practice in
integrating the numerous theory courses in all phases of business
management. The student develops problem-solving and decisionmaking skills by assuming the role of top management in a
simulated company and through the study of actual business cases.
Prerequisites: Principles of Macroeconomics (BADM-201), Principles
Microeconomics (BADM-202), Introduction to Financial
Accounting (BADM-211), Introduction to Managerial Accounting
(BADM-212), Marketing Principles (BADM-309), Business Finance
(BADM-321), Management and Organizational Behavior (BADM338).

BADM-423—Personal Finance
Three Credit Hours
Personal Finance focuses on the application of basic financial
tools and principles to the student’s personal life. Concepts and
tools covered include: the financial planning process, liquidity
management, debt management, asset management, and risk
management. The course will also include retirement, education,
and estate planning. Upon completion of this course, the student
will be prepared to create and manage their own personal financial
plan.
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BADM-430–435—Seminar in Business Administration	
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: approval of course instructor and department head.
These courses are designed to provide students of exceptional
ability and background with the opportunity to explore a variety of
advanced, business-oriented, analytical techniques. Specified topics
covered within these courses will be offered at the discretion of the
instructor and under the supervision of the department head.

BADM-450—Internship
Three Credit Hours
This course gives senior students real-world work experience to
complement the classroom education they have already received.
Interns will learn about the variety of issues faced by today’s firms
and their managers, the kinds of information firms collect and use,
and the development of solutions for business problems. Interns
will spend ten to twelve hours each week working alongside a
senior-level manager in a Charleston-area business.
Prerequisite: Senior or Junior Standing.

�BADM-490—Independent Study

CIVL-208—Geospatial Representation	

Three Credit Hours
Approvals for enrollment during pre registration from sponsoring
professor and department head are required.
This course may be taken by seniors desiring to engage in a
scholarly research project of mutual interest to the student and
the faculty member who directs the study. The project should
culminate in a formal student research paper.
Prerequisite: Senior Standing

Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
A course in geospatial representation that includes topographic
mapping, advanced adjustments using least squares procedures,
map projections, state plan coordinate systems, astronomic control
for mapping, Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic
Information Systems (GIS), and remote sensing.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Surveying (CIVL-205), Surveying Laboratory (CIVL235), and Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MATH-131) or
Honors Mathematics I (HONR-131).

Civil Engineering (CIVL)
CIVL-103—Introduction to Civil Engineering
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering freshmen
The engineering design process is demonstrated through use of
practical problem-solving methods for public infrastructure and built
environment projects. Course subjects include civil engineering career
paths, ethical canons of the engineering profession, and requirements
for professional licensure. Course assignments, conducted within a
collaborative learning environment, focus on creative engineering
solutions through technical analysis, teamwork, communication
skills and professionalism. As a foundation for sustained success in
civil engineering, additional course topics include: lifelong learning,
time management, community and professional service, and career
development.
Laboratory: Two hours

CIVL-101—Engineering Drawing
Two Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering freshmen.
Use and care of drawing instruments; proper weights and types of
lines for clear-cut and complete graphical representation; auxiliary and
sectional views; pictorial representation with emphasis on isometric
drawing, dimensioning, true lengths, and shapes; problems on points,
lines, and planes; development of a reasonable skill in lettering. A
substantial portion of the course is taught using CAD software.
Laboratory: Four hours

CIVL-202—Statics	
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Scalar and vector solutions of problems in statics; resultants,
reactions, and equilibrium of forces; analysis of simple trusses,
friction; centroids and centers of gravity; and moments of inertia.
Lecture: Three hours.
Corequisites: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MATH-131) and
Physics with Calculus I and Lab (PHYS-221/271)

CIVL-205—Surveying	
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Linear measurements, leveling, compass and transit/theodolite,
total stations theory of errors, latitudes and departures, areas,
stadia, coordinate geometry, construction field control, legal
aspects of land surveying, and public land surveys.
Lecture: Three hours.
Corequisites: Engineering Drawing (CIVL-101) or Introduction to
Civil Engineering (CIVL-103), and Surveying Laboratory (CIVL235).

CIVL-210—Computer Application for Civil and
Environmental Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Instruction in computer applications to problems chosen from
civil engineering fields. Development of computer-based methods
for analyzing civil engineering systems. The class will address a
range of related topics including algorithm development and
implementation, professional and ethical aspects of computer
applications, development of self-directed learning skills
appropriate for civil engineering.
Lecture: Three hours

CIVL-235—Surveying Laboratory	
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Application of principles obtained in CIVL-205 through
actual field work. Horizontal control activities include distance
measurements by tape and EDM, angular measurements
by theodolite and total station; traversing; traverse closure
computations; balancing computations; and preparation of
boundary plat and detailed survey. Computer applications and
computer drafting are utilized.
Laboratory: Two hours
Corequisite: Surveying (CIVL-205).

CIVL-239—Geomatics Laboratory	
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Preparation of topographic map, Geographic Positioning Systems
mapping controls, Geographic Information System applications, and
understanding the geometry and nomenclature of horizontal and
vertical curves.
Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisite: Surveying (CIVL-205) and Surveying Laboratory
(CIVL-235)
Corequisite: Geospatial Representation (CIVL-208), and
Engineering Drawing (CIVL-101).

CIVL-301—Dynamics	
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Kinematics and Kinetics of particles or rigid bodies in plane
motion with emphasis on the special cases of translation and
rotation. The techniques of vector mathematics are employed.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Statics (CIVL-202) with a grade of “C” or better.
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�CIVL-302—Highway Engineering	
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Highway alignment, right-of-way and easements; earthwork
and grading; road user benefits, traffic operations and capacity;
design of intersections and interchanges; construction surveys;
drainage design; highway materials, design of asphalt mixtures;
pavement thickness design; and construction management,
contracts, estimates and specifications. Preparation of plans and
design documentation for a highway project including; horizontal
alignment, vertical alignment, roadway cross-sections, storm
water drainage, earthwork and mass diagram calculations, and
construction materials.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Transportation Engineering (CIVL-305); corequisite:
Asphalt and Concrete Laboratory (CIVL-327).

CIVL-304—Mechanics of Materials	
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Elastic properties of structural materials; internal stresses and
strains; principal stresses and strains including Mohr’s Circle; axial;
torsion; flexure; shear; bolted joints; combined stresses; shear and
moment diagrams; beam deflections. Supplemented by CIVL 307.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Statics (CIVL-202) with a grade of “C” or better.

CIVL-305—Transportation Engineering	
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
A study of technical, multimodal, and organizational
interrelationships of United States transportation mobility systems
focusing on policy, planning, capacity, operation, and design
of land transportation, airport and seaport facilities. Topics
include highway design, roadway safety, traffic engineering, travel
forecasting, railroad alignment, public mass transit, airport layout,
and harbor/ports.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Introduction to Civil Engineering (CIVL-103),
Engineering Drawing (CIVL-101), Geospatial Representation
(CIVL-208), Geomatics Laboratory (CIVL-239).

CIVL-307—Materials Laboratory	
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Laboratory supplement to CIVL-304. Introduction to the use
of testing machines and equipment; strength and deformation
measurements of ferrous and nonferrous metals, concrete, and
wood; properties of materials as determined by results of tests in
compression, tension, bending, torsion; behavior of columns; use
of electric resistance strain gages; use of ASTM specifications and
test procedures.
Taken concurrently with or subsequent to CIVL-304.
Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisite: English Composition (ENGL-102); prerequisites or
corequisites: Computer Application for Civil and Environmental
Engineering (CIVL-210), Mechanics of Material (CIVL-304).

CIVL-309—Structural Analysis	
Four Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
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Structural analysis of determinate and indeterminate beams and
frames using classical, approximate, and computer-based methods.
Lecture: Four hours
Prerequisites: Mechanics of Materials (CIVL-304) with a grade of
“C” or better and Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (MATH-132).

CIVL-310—Statics and Mechanics of Materials for Non-Civil
Engineers
Three Credit Hours
Vector solutions of problems in statics, resultants, reactions and
equilibrium of forces. In addition, the brief study of mechanics of
materials including stress and strain relationships and various types
of loading on structural members.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (MATH-132) and
Physics with Calculus Lab (PHYS-221/271).

CIVL-314—Engineering Economy	
Two Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Topics include the time value of money, equivalence, simple and
compound interest, nominal and effective interest rates, present
worth and capitalized cost evaluation, equivalent uniform annual
worth evaluation, rate of return evaluation, benefit/cost ratio
evaluation, depreciation, corporate and individual income tax,
after-tax economic analysis, and engineering ethics as applied by
practicing engineers.
Lecture: Two hours

CIVL-317—Professional Sustainability
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
The ethical cannons of the engineering profession require civil
engineering graduates be well-rounded effective leaders in planning, design, and construction of public infrastructure and the
built-environment required to establish safe, healthy, equitable and
vibrant communities. Course topics focus on preparing students to
serve with distinction as technical leaders in addressing the needs
of society and include: teamwork, public administration, communication, public policy, ethics, life long learning, attitudes, and
leadership.
Lecture: One hour
Prerequisite: Junior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering

CIVL-320—Fluid Mechanics
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors. An
introduction to fluid characteristics, properties, and the fundamentals of fluid statics, fluid dynamics, fluid flow, and fluid measurements. Hydraulic principles including pressurized pipe flow, and
open channels are also covered. Classroom assignments include
design problems and problem solving.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Statics (CIVL-202) with a grade of “C” or better;
Prerequisites or Corequisites: Either Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus
(MATH-231) or Applied Engineering Mathematics (MATH-234)

CIVL-321—Hydrology and Hydraulics
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors. This

�course focuses on presentation and application of fundamental
hydraulic and hydrology principles including hydrologic cycle;
hydrograph development; flood routing; design of storm water
systems and water distribution systems, pipe networks, pumping
systems, flow through orifices, flumes &amp; weirs, and design of
hydraulic structures.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Fluid Mechanics (CIVL-320)

CIVL-322—Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to water, air, solid and hazardous waste. Included are
social and ethical considerations, legal and regulatory principles,
risk analysis, the effect of pollutants in the environment, groundwater flow theory and application, and the engineering principles
governing the generation and control of these pollutants.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: General Chemistry I (CHEM-151), General Chemistry
I Laboratory (CHEM-161), Fluid Mechanics (CIVL-320), and
either Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus (MATH-231) or Applied
Engineering Mathematics (MATH-234).

CIVL-327—Asphalt and Concrete Laboratory	
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Laboratory applications involving design, preparation, curing and
testing of asphalt and Portland cement concrete. Includes testing
for component properties, component selection and grading,
material handling, mix design, blending, applicable standards and
specifications, construction practices, quality control, specimen testing
and safety. Marshall and Superpave mix design procedures and testing
methods are used to conduct laboratory data collection and analysis.
Emphasis is placed on professional laboratory report preparation.
Lecture: Two hours
Prerequisite: Materials Laboratory (CIVL-307);
Corequisite: Highway Engineering (CIVL-302).

CIVL-330—Measurements, Analysis and Modeling for CEE
Systems
Three Credit Hours
In this course, students are introduced to several concepts and
techniques essential to the modern civil engineer: Uncertainty and
variability of physical systems; analysis of measurement systems;
physical modeling and scaling techniques; mathematical and
numerical modeling; and the impact of uncertainty on project
economics. Both theory and application are presented with a
very strong emphasis placed on hands-on exploration. The course
requires students to employ their computer skills acquired in CIVL
210 for many assignments.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Computer Application for Civil and Environmental
Engineering (CIVL-210).

CIVL-402—Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory	
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors. Field
and laboratory applications of typical methods for determining
engineering properties of cohesive and granular soils. Experimental
topics include specific gravity, particle size distribution, clay soil
consistency, engineering classification, permeability, compaction,
consolidation, in situ soil properties, soil boring and sampling

techniques, and shear strength parameter determination using
unconfined direct, triaxial, vane shear, and penetration apparatus.
Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisite: Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering I (CIVL409); Corequisite: Geotechnical Engineering I (CIVL-410).

CIVL-404—Reinforced Concrete Design	
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Design of reinforced concrete structures using strength design
theory. Design of beams, columns, combined stress members,
footings, and retaining walls. Comprehensive analysis and design of
a building frame and foundation system. Special attention is given
to the use of current specifications for design and construction.
The use of computer programs to facilitate analysis and design
during the comprehensive problem is encouraged.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Structural Analysis (CIVL-309), Analytic Geometry
&amp; Calculus (MATH-231), and Applied Engineering Mathematics
(MATH-234).

CIVL-406—Steel Design	
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Theory and design of steel structures using the load and resistance
factor design method. Design of tension and compression
members, beams, and columns. Computer solutions are utilized for
design shears, moments, and axial loads.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Structural Analysis (CIVL-309).

CIVL-408—Water and Wastewater Systems	
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Introduction to engineering design principles and practices
including water use, quality standards for drinking water, water
treatment systems, determining the quality of wastewater, design of
sanitary sewers, quality criteria for surface waters, and wastewater
treatment systems.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Introduction to Environmental Engineering (CIVL322), General Chemistry II/General Chemistry Laboratory II
(CHEM-152/162), Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus (MATH-231),
and Applied Engineering Mathematics (MATH-234).

CIVL-409—Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering	
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering Seniors.
Introduces the student to the rudiments of theoretical soil
mechanics. Topics include engineering uses of soils, laboratory
and field determination of soil properties, determination of phase
relationships, engineering soil classification, soil-water interaction
and seepage flow mechanics, stress effects of loading on soils at
depth, and consolidation, compaction, shear strength, and bearing
capacity theory.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Mechanics of Materials (CIVL-304) with a grade of
“C” or better, Introduction to Environmental Engineering (CIVL322), Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus III (MATH-231), and Applied
Engineering Mathematics I (MATH-234).
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�CIVL-410—Geotechnical Engineering II	

CIVL-421—Subdivision Planning and Design	

Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors. An
introductory course in geotechnical analysis and design. Topics
include shallow foundations, spread footings, deep foundations,
piles and caissons, lateral earth pressure for cohesive and
cohesionless soils, slope stability analyses, subsurface investigations,
and special topics including such subjects as soil stabilization
methods, geotextile applications, liquefaction, etc.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering (CIVL-409);
corequisite Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory (CIVL-402)

Three Credit Hours
The elements of planning a subdivision including an introduction
to planning, zoning, subdivision requirements, and review
procedures; site development including the integrated design of
roadways, storm drainage collection/retention/detention systems,
sanitary sewer collection and transportation systems (pumping
stations and force mains), potable water systems, and construction
cost estimates and specification; and economic analysis with
individual student participation in preliminary development of
single family, and multifamily projects on 20- to 25-acre tracts
of land. Computer applications include use of spreadsheets and
CAD.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisites: Hydrology and Hydraulics (CIVL-321), Highway
Engineering (CIVL-302); corequisite: Water and Wastwater (CIVL408).

CIVL-411—Engineering Management	
Three Credit Hours
Technique of engineering planning and management using the critical
path method (CPM) and program evaluation and review techniques
(PERT). Both computer and noncomputer approaches are used.
Relationships between owners, A-E’s, and contractors are covered
with emphasis on proper professional conduct by the engineer.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Completion of all freshman, sophomore, and junior
courses or approval of the department head.

CIVL-416—Modeling Civil Engineering Systems	
Three Credit Hours
Modeling the behavior of a wide range of civil engineering systems
using various analytical, computer-based, numerical, and experimental
techniques. Introducing the concepts of probabilistic modeling using
the Monte Carlo Analysis.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Completion of required CIVL courses through the junior
year or permission of the department head.

CIVL-418—Fluid Mechanics Laboratory	
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Accomplishments of laboratory exercises and experiments to
illustrate basic concepts of fluid mechanics and to validate
empirical formulas used in hydraulic computations. Principal
emphasis is on the phenomena associated with closed conduit and
open channel flow of water, measurement of velocities, and flow
rates and operational characteristics of pumps. A minimum of
one experiment will involve the use of the computers to evaluate
laboratory data.
Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisite: Hydrology and Hydraulics (CIVL-321).

CIVL-419—Environmental Engineering Laboratory	
One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Accomplishment of chemical, physical, and microbiological
determinations used in the examination of water and wastewater.
Laboratory analysis to evaluate water quality will be performed,
such as biochemical oxygen demand, suspended solids, pH,
alkalinity, and others. A minimum of one laboratory experiment
will involve the use of the computer to evaluate laboratory data.
Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisite: Water and Wastewater Systems (CIVL-408).
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CIVL-422—Comprehensive Project Design in Environmental
Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Application to civil engineering principles, through group studies
and lecture, to develop a solution for a comprehensive engineering
problem devoted to water resources/environmental engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisites: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Water and Wastewater Systems (CIVL-408).

CIVL-423—Comprehensive Project Design in Structural
Engineering	
Three Credit Hours
Application of civil engineering principles, through group studies
and lecture, to develop a solution for a comprehensive Structural
Engineering problem involving other aspects of civil engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Reinforced Concrete Design (CIVL-404);
Corequisite: Steel Design (CIVL-406).

CIVL-424—Comprehensive Project Design in Geotechnical
Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Application of civil engineering principles, through group
studies and lecture, to develop a solution for a comprehensive
Geotechnical engineering problem involving other aspects of civil
engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering

CIVL-425—Comprehensive Design Project in Civil
Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Application of civil engineering principles, through team
initiatives and lecture directives to develop design solutions
for a comprehensive problem using methods of professional
engineering practice and involving multi-disciplinary aspects of
civil engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental

�Engineering. Site developmental projects require Subdivision
Planning and Design (CIVL-421) as a prerequiste. Transportation
project requires Highway Engineering (CIVL-302) as a prerequisite.

CIVL-450—Civil and Environmental Engineering Internship
Three Credit Hours
This course gives Civil and Environmental Engineering students
real-world experience to complement the classroom education that
they have previously received. Interns will learn about the variety of
issues facing today’s practicing engineer. Interns will spend at least
five hours each week working alongside senior-level managers in
Charleston area engineering firms or engineering-related regulatory
agencies coordinating these activities through the Department of
Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head.

CIVL-453—Special Topics in Civil Engineering	
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics in civil engineering. The offering of this course
will depend upon the interest of the student, the availability of an
instructor, and the approval of the department Head. Since the
content of the course may change, a student may repeat the course
for credit with consent of the department head.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Head

	
CIVL-425—Comprehensive Design Project in Civil
Engineering

Three Credit Hours
Application of civil engineering principles, through team
initiatives and lecture directives to develop design solutions
for a comprehensive problem using methods of professional
engineering practice and involving multi-disciplinary aspects of
civil engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering. Site developmental projects require Subdivision
Planning and Design (CIVL-421) as a prerequiste. Transportation
project requires Highway Engineering (CIVL-302) as a prerequisite.

CIVL-450—Civil and Environmental Engineering Internship
Three Credit Hours
This course gives Civil and Environmental Engineering students
real-world experience to complement the classroom education that
they have previously received. Interns will learn about the variety of
issues facing today’s practicing engineer. Interns will spend at least
five hours each week working alongside senior-level managers in
Charleston area engineering firms or engineering-related regulatory
agencies coordinating these activities through the Department of
Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head.

CIVL-453—Special Topics in Civil Engineering	
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics in civil engineering. The offering of this course
will depend upon the interest of the student, the availability of an
instructor, and the approval of the department Head. Since the
content of the course may change, a student may repeat the course
for credit with consent of the department head.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Head

Criminal Justice (CRMJ)
CRMJ-201—Introduction to Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours.
Prerequisite for all criminal justice courses (CRMJ-370499) except CRMJ-202 for non-departmental majors. An
introduction to the American criminal justice system, including
the history and philosophy of law enforcement, the nature of
crime in the United States, an introduction to the substantive
criminal law, the nature and theory of the criminal justice
process from arrest to corrections, and the roles of the major
actors in that process (police, prosecutors, defense lawyers,
judges, and corrections personnel).
CRMJ-202—Criminology
Three Credit Hours
A study of the theories that seek to explain criminal behavior.
CRMJ-330—Emergency Management
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the history and perspectives of the
field, hazards concepts and taxonomies, all-hazards approach,
phases of emergency management, risk assessment, risk
communication, emergency management functions, sustainable
development, best practices, the model EOC, the written and
implemented disaster plan, attaining the CEM, IAEM, and
forging intra- and inter-government relationships.
CRMJ-331—Cyber Investigations
Three Credit Hours
This course will introduce the student to the best practices for
seizing and securing digital evidence and the complicated legal
issues surrounding digital evidence within the area of CyberCrime Investigation to include Cyber-Terrorism. The course
will cover evidence and issues relative to file Meta-data for
various types of electronic devices such as computer networks,
cell phones, and electronics storage. Searches justified by
exigent circumstances, search incident to arrest, and search
warrant issues will also be covered. This course provides
students interested in improving their investigative knowledge
with an understanding of identifying, quantifying/qualifying,
seizing, and protecting electronic information.
The investigative process is studied from basic theoretical
concepts to the application of the basic elements for
prosecution of criminal cases. Included are several studies
of electronic crime scene investigation, white collar crime,
organized crime, and cyber-terrorism. While this class focuses
on cyber investigation practices and procedures in the United
States, it offers a global perspective and will incorporate
examples from different parts of the world.
CRMJ-332—Comparative Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
The term “homeland security” is a relatively recent addition to
the policy and scholarly landscape. Having gained prominence
after the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the term is
often assumed to be synonymous with the work of the US
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – itself a post-911
amalgamation of several federal agencies. The course critically
reviews the rise of homeland security as a policy and scholarly
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�concern after 911 and describes and explains homeland
security policies, in the US and abroad, by considering their
international attributes and by undertaking cross-national and
cross-temporal analyses. The course is inter-disciplinary and
draws on a range of fields within the social sciences. Students
will be encouraged to integrate theory and evidence towards
stronger analyses.

CRMJ-380—Corrections
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to corrections, correctional theory, and
correction policy through the in-depth study of key areas in
corrections, including correctional history, systems, policy,
treatment programs, prison life, community-based corrections.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201

CRMJ-333—Immigration and Security
Three Credit Hours
Immigration is defined as crossing the border of one of the
world’s 220 nation states with the intent to stay. Technological
improvements in the last 50 years have given rise to massive
outflows of people from sending countries and have tested
the capacity of receiving countries to absorb immigrants. This
course examines security issues such as terrorism that might
stem from countries’ inability to control borders and the
separate issue of societal security. Special emphasis is given to
Mexican immigration to the US.

CRMJ-381—Organized Crime
Three Credit Hours
An examination and analysis of organized crime, of
controversies surrounding the phenomenon, and of efforts
aimed at its control. Attention will be given to defining
organized crime, to its development, and to various theories
that seek to explain its existence. Other topics include the
activities that constitute the business of organized crime,
the relationship between organized crime and corruption of
governmental officials, and the techniques used to control it.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201

CRMJ-370—Police Systems &amp; Practices
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to law enforcement in the United States,
including a brief history of policing, contemporary trends in
criminality, and current issues facing police administrators.
Attention will also be given to the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth
Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and their implications
for law enforcement.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201

CRMJ-382—Drugs and Crime
Three Credit Hours
An examination of drug use as it relates to addiction, social
problems, crime, enforcement, and treatment. Issues involving
domestic and international drug supply, demand, trafficking,
and interdiction are studied.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201

CRMJ-371—Criminal Law
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the origin and general principles of
criminal law, principles of criminal liability, and elements of
offenses.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-372—Critical Issues in Law Enforcement
Three Credit Hours
A critical analysis of contemporary issues in the law
enforcement community, including the following: police stress,
use of deadly force, police brutality, corruption, unionization,
substance abuse by police officers, and other issues
currently confronting law enforcement administrators and
policymakers.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-373—Criminal Evidence
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the types of evidence, collection of
evidence, the chain of custody, and procedures relating to its
introduction into judicial proceedings. Special attention is
given to Fourth Amendment constitutional issues.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-375—Criminal Justice Agency Administration	
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to criminal justice agency administration,
including the following: the nature of criminal justice
organizations, criminal justice personnel, group behavior in
criminal justice organizations, and processes in criminal
justice organizations.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201

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CRMJ-383—Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the ideology, structure, and justice process
of various criminal justice systems in the United States,
Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. The
comparative study involves analysis of diverse social control,
legal, police, court, correction, and juvenile systems from
representative justice approaches around the world.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ 384—International Crime
Three Credit Hours
A study of transnational crime, criminals, and criminal
organizations in a global context including an examination
of international and national organizations, laws, and justice
practices responsible for controlling multi-national criminal
activity.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-385—Juvenile Delinquency
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to delinquency, to the juvenile justice
process from intake to disposition, to trends in the treatment
of juvenile offenders, and to juvenile justice reform
(decriminalization, diversion, deinstitutionalization, and due
process).
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-386—Research Methods in Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to research and to statistical methods, data
bases, and computer applications in relation to the various
fields of criminal justice. Special attention will be given to the

�problems associated with collection and analysis
of criminal justice data.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-387—Criminal Investigation
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the criminal investigation process that
combines forensic applications with investigative procedures.
Crime scene preservation, management, evidence collection,
and process are included in the examination of the investigative
process. Interrogation and interviewing techniques, as well as
physical evidence used to investigate specific types of offenses,
are studied.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-388—White Collar Crime
Three Credit Hours
A study of “white collar” crime as a specific type of deviance.
The course explores aspects of organizational, corporate,
occupational, and governmental criminality and its detection,
investigation, prosecution, and punishment.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-389—Justice in Latin America
Three Credit Hours
Latin American countries have criminal justice institutions
based on fundamental principles similar to those of US
criminal justice institutions: due process, substantive criminal
and criminal procedural law, basic organization into police,
courts and corrections sectors, written constitutions, etc. Yet
Latin American criminal justice institutions often in practice
function very differently from those in the US. This course
presents case studies on Latin American criminal justice
institutions with topics including police reform in Bolivia; use
of the National Guard in counter-narcotics in Puerto Rico;
judicial police reform in Mexico; prosecutorial reform in
Guatemala; and others.
CRMJ-390—Victimology
Three Credit Hours
The scientific study of the extent, nature, and causes of criminal
victimization, its consequences for the persons involved and
the reactions to such victimization by society, in particular
the police and the criminal justice system. Additional areas of
examination include history of victimology, legal recourse for
crime, victims, and informal methods of addressing the needs
of victims.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-391—Criminalistics
Three Credit Hours
The application of science to the investigation of crime.
Designed to acquaint non-science majors with the philosophy
and methodology of dealing with physical evidence in criminal
investigation.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-392—Computer Crime
Three Credit Hours
An exploration of the current state of computer crime in the
United States. The course traces the history of technological

crime and identifies areas ripe for exploitation from technology
savvy deviants. It also evaluates forensic practices and software
in light of government legislation together with an analysis of
emerging case law. The course also addresses guidelines for the
development of computer forensic laboratories, the creation
of computer crime task forces, and the search and seizure of
electronic equipment.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201					
						
CRMJ-393—Homicide
Three Credit Hours	
This course is designed to teach students about the law
enforcement, statistical, legal and psychological elements of
homicide in the United States. Throughout the course we
will explore theories and explanation for homicide, traditional
murder, childeren/women who kill, and multiple victim killers.
At the end of the semester, students will be responsible for
teaching the class about an infamous serial killer.
CRMJ-465—Special Topics in Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
An advanced seminar designed to examine in-depth selected
topics in criminal justice.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
						
CRMJ-470—Ethics
Three Credit Hours
This course seeks to examine the criminal justice system
through an ethical lens, to identify ethical issues in practice
and in theory, to explore ethical dilemmas, and to suggest
how ethical issues and dilemmas faced by criminal justice
professionals might be resolved.
						
CRMJ-471—Psychology of Crime	
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the role of psychology in contributing
to our understanding of criminal behavior and criminal
justice system processes. The course will review our current
understanding of the criminal mind and the psychological
explanations associated with the commission of violent crime,
homicide, sexual assault, multiple murder, terrorism, property
crime, and substance abuse. The course takes a close look at
developmental risk factors and the biological origins of criminal
behavior. Toward the end of the semester, the course discusses
the use of psychological principles in police interrogations, the
court process, and correctional psychology.
						
CRMJ-472—Crime Prevention
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine how to prevent crime from
humanistic, structural, situational and enviromental
perspectives. A basic introduction to each of these schools of
thought will be given. The main focus of this course will be
examining the empirical research surrounding each method.
CRMJ-498—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: As determined by instructor
An independent research project resulting in a formal paper,
this study must be approved by the department head in
consultation with an appropriate member of the faculty who
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justice may be investigated. Especially recommended for those
considering graduate or professional study.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-499—Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of director of internships
Internships with government and other agencies are offered to
combine academic training with professional experience.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201

Electrical Engineering (ELEC)
ELEC-106—Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering	
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering freshmen.
An introduction to the engineering profession, branches and
functions of engineering, professional ethics, and the role of
engineers in society. Fundamentals of engineering problem
solving and the use of calculators and computers as tools to aid
in problem solving. Includes subject areas common to most
engineering disciplines such as the introduction to the engineering
design process and teamwork through a design project, engineering
laboratory skills, report writing, and engineering economics, but
through the use of electrical engineering exemplars.
Lecture: Three hours

ELEC-201—Electric Circuit Analysis I 	
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
Circuit elements; Kirchhoff’s and Ohm’s Law and their application
through a variety of circuit analysis techniques; operational
amplifiers; and the transient response of simple circuits. The
circuit analysis program SPICE is introduced.
Corequisites: ELEC-106, MATH-131, PHYS-221/271

ELEC-202—Electric Circuit Analysis II
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
Sinusoidal analysis and phasors; AC power; three-phase circuits;
frequency response of simple circuits; the use of SPICE for ac
circuit analysis.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: ELEC-201 with a grade of C or better or the
successful completion of both ELEC-308 and ELEC-204 with
grades of C or better. Corequisites: MATH-132, PHYS-222/272

ELEC-204—Electrical Laboratory	
One Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
An introduction to the experimental method in electrical
engineering. Laboratory exercises are designed to supplement the
material presented in ELEC-201 and ELEC-202.
Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisites or co-requisite: Elecyric Circuit Analysis II (ELEC-202) or
Elements of Electrical Engineering (ELEC-308)
	

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ELEC-206—Computer Applications for Electrical Engineers
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
The computer is presented as a tool for the solution of
engineering problems. High level programming of computers;
data manipulation, data plotting, and equation solving using
application programs such as MATLAB.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering (ELEC-106)

ELEC-302—Electrical Machinery Laboratory	
One Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
A laboratory course to accompany ELEC-316.
Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisite or corequisite: Electromechanical Energy Conversion
(ELEC-316)
	

ELEC-306—Electronics I	
Three Credit Hours
Required of all electrical engineering juniors.
Characteristics of solid-state devices, theory and design of lowfrequency amplifiers, transistor biasing and stabilization, design
of multistage and feedback amplifiers utilizing bipolar and MOS
devices.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Electric Circuit Analysis II (ELEC-202), Electrical
Analysis (ELEC-204); Corequisite: Electronics Laboratory (ELEC313).

ELEC 307—Nuclear Engineering	
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the theory and application of nuclear energy.
Topics include fission and the chain reaction; nuclear fuels; nuclear
reactor principles, concepts, examples, construction, operation,
and ecological impact; radiation hazards and shielding; and nuclear
propulsion.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Physics with Calculus II/Laboratory for Physics with
Calculus II (PHYS-222/272).

ELEC-308—Elements of Electrical Engineering	
Three Credit Hours
Required of civil engineering juniors.
Fundamental electrical concepts and units; basic laws of electrical
circuits; equivalent circuits; DC and steady-state AC circuit
analysis; and effective current, average power, and three-phase
power.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MATH-131).

ELEC-309—Signals and Systems	
Three Credit Hours
prerequisites or co-requisites: MATH-335 Required of electrical
engineering juniors. The study of continuous and discrete systems
utilizing Laplace, Fourier, and z-transform theory.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Electric Circuit Analysis (ELEC-202), Electrical
Laboratory (ELEC-204), Computer Applications for Electrical
Engineers (ELEC-206), Applied Engineering Mathematics (MATH234).

�ELEC-311—Digital Logic and Circuits	

ELEC-401—Electronics II	

Three Credit Hours
Introduction to Boolean algebra; topics such as digital data coding
and digital arithmetic. Design of combinational and sequential
circuits; design implementing and testing of digital circuits using
Field Programmable Gate Arrays. Employs VHDL and other
industry standard design tools.
Lecture: Three hours
	

Three Credit Hours
Characteristics and applications of analog and digital circuits.
Topics may include differential amplifiers, multistage amplifiers,
power amplifiers, oscillators, filter circuits, and CMOS digital logic.
Prerequisite: Electronics I (ELEC-306), and Electronics Laboratory
(ELEC-313).

ELEC-312—Systems I	

Three Credit Hours
A study of electrical power generation, transmission, and
distribution; symmetrical components, per-unit analysis,
calculation of transmission-line parameters, and load flow.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electromechanical Energy Conversion (ELEC-316) and
Electromagnetic Fields (ELEC-318).
	

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
An introduction to feedback control systems, system
representation, stability, root-locus and frequency response, and
compensation.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Signals and Systems (ELEC-309)

ELEC-313—Electronics Laboratory	

ELEC-403—Electric Power Systems	

ELEC-405—Electrical Measurements	

One Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Experimental studies coordinated with the subjects introduced in
ELEC-306.
Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisite: Computer Applications for Electrical Engineers (ELEC206).
Co-requisite: Electronics I (ELEC-306).

Two Credit Hours
An introduction to modern electrical instrumentation and
measurements. Topics include: measurement theory, analog and
digital signal conditioning, noise, transducers, instrumentation
system design, digital interfaces, and computer based
instrumentation and measurements..
Lecture: Two hours
Prerequisite: Electronics Laboratory (ELEC-313),
Corequisite: Electrical Measurements Laboratory (ELEC-415).
	

ELEC-316—Electromechanical Energy Conversion	

ELEC-407—Systems II	

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Analysis of transformers; fundamentals of electromechanical
energy conversion; and study of DC, induction, and synchronous
machines.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Signals and Systems (ELEC-309), or consent of the
department head; prerequisite or co-requisite: Electrical Machinery
Laboratory (ELEC-302).
	

Three Credit Hours
A continuation of Systems I with primary emphasis on digital
control systems. Topics include: state-variable analysis, simulation
techniques, controllability, state-variable feedback, observability,
and state estimator design.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Systems I (ELEC-312).
	

ELEC-318—Electromagnetic Fields	
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Static electric and magnetic fields; Maxwell’s equations and their
applications; Laplace’s equations; boundary value problems; time
varying fields, and plane waves.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electric Circuit Analysis (ELEC-202), Computer
Applications for Electrical Engineers (ELEC-206), Physics with
Calculus II/Laboratory for Physics with Calculus II (PHYS222/272), Applied Engineering Mathematics II (MATH-335).

ELEC-412—Applied Probability and Statistics for Engineers	
Three Credit Hours
Required for electrical engineering majors. Application of
the theory of probability and statistics in modeling random
phenomena and signals; in the calculation of system responses;
and in making estimates, inferences and decisions in the presence
of chance and uncertainty. Applications will be studied in
areas such as communications, power systems, device modeling,
measurements, reliability, and quality control.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (MATH-231),
Computer Applications for Electrical Engineers (ELEC-206).

ELEC 413—Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering	
ELEC-330—Digital Systems Engineering	
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Microcontroller fundamentals including architecture, assembly
language programming, and interfacing. Applications of industrystandard microcontrollers in embedded systems. Employs software
design tools, simulators, and hardware trainers.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Digital Logic and Circuits (ELEC-311).

Three Credit Hours
Advanced topics in electrical engineering. Offered occasionally
when the special interests of students and faculty coincide. The
syllabus must be approved by the Electrical Engineering Faculty.
Since the content of the course may change, a student may repeat
this course for credit with the permission of the department head.
Lecture: Three hours
	

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�ELEC-414—System Simulation	

ELEC-422—Design II

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to system concepts, mathematical models of
systems, and simulation methods applied to a broad range of
systems. Design project required.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Systems (ELEC-312).
	
One Credit Hour
A laboratory course to complement ELEC-405.
Laboratory: Two hours
Corequisite: Electrical Measurements (ELEC-405).

Three Credit Hours
Continuation of the major design project begun in ELEC421. Project implementation, documentation, and reporting.
Normally to be accomplished by students working in the small
groups formed in ELEC-421. The impact of the practical, societal,
and governmental issues raised in ELEC-421 will be assessed.
Each student will make written and oral presentations on their
contributions to the project. A prototype demonstration and
presentation of final results in a symposium format is required.
Lecture: One hour; Laboratory: Four hours
Prerequisite: Design I (ELEC-421) taken the preceding semester.
Required of all electrical engineering seniors.

ELEC-416—Communications Engineering	

ELEC-423—Digital Signal Processing	

ELEC-415—Electrical Measurements Laboratory	

Three Credit Hours
Principles of amplitude, frequency, and pulse modulation; signal
flow and processing in communications systems; and analog and
digital communication systems.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Signals and Systems (ELEC-309), Digital Logic and
Circuits (ELEC-311), Electromagnetic Fields (ELEC-318)
Corequisite: Electronics 1 (ELEC-306)

Three Credit Hours
Introduction to the characteristics, design, and applications of
discrete time systems using digital signal processors. Discrete time
Fourier Transforms, FIR and IIR systems, and the design of FIR
and IIR filters.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Signals and Systems (ELEC-309), and Digital Systems
Engineering (ELEC-330).

ELEC-418—Advanced Digital Systems	

ELEC-424—Solid-State Devices	

Three Credit Hours
Experience in advanced digital design techniques and exposure
to the development tools used in the design of advanced digital
systems. Topics include the design of digital systems using VHDL,
industry standard FPGA devices and software, and microprocessor
hardware components.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Digital Systems Engineering (ELEC-330) or Computer
Organization and Programming (CSCI-305)

Three Credit Hours
Basic principles governing the operation of solid-state devices are
developed from fundamental concepts. P-N junction theory is
developed and applied to the analysis of devices such as bipolar
transistors, solar cells, detectors, and photo devices. The theory of
field-effect devices is developed.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Electronics I (ELEC-306), and Electromagnetic Fields
(ELEC-318).
	

ELEC-419—Computer Network Architecture	

ELEC-425—Interference Control in Electronics	

Three Credit Hours
This course will cover network architecture and protocols.
Included are transmission technologies, encoding/decoding
schemes, packet switching, frame relay, ISDN, ATM and
performance modeling techniques.
Lecture: Three hours

ELEC-421—Design I	
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering seniors.
Initiation, design, scheduling, documentation and reporting on a
major design project. Normally accomplished by students working in
small groups. All students will make written and oral presentations
on their contribution to the project. Financial, legal, ethical,
societal, regulatory, environmental, manufacturability, and quality
issues will be discussed and will constrain the designs as appropriate.
Lecture: One hour; Laboratory: Four hours.
Prerequisites: Electrical Machinery Laboratory (ELEC-302),
Electronics I (ELEC-306), Systems I (ELEC-312), Digital Logic and
Circuits (ELEC-311), Electromechanical Energy Conversion (ELEC316), Digital Systems Engineering (ELEC-330) and Electromagnetic
Fields (ELEC-318) or consent of the department head.

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Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the control and measurement of interference
between electronic devices. Analysis methods and practical design
techniques to minimize both radiated and conducted emissions
and susceptibility. Enhancing signal integrity in high-speed circuits
and reducing crosstalk. Laboratory exercises and demonstrations
will be used to reinforce the material.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Signals and Systems (ELEC-309), Electromagnetic
Fields (ELEC-318), Digital Systems Engineering (ELEC-330).

ELEC-426—Antennas and Propagation	
Three Credit Hours
Transmission, radiation, and propagation of electromagnetic waves
by means of transmission lines, waveguides, optical fibers, and
antennas. Design project required.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Electromagnetic Fields (ELEC-318).

ELEC-427—Energy Systems Engineering				
Three Credit Hours
An overview of current and emerging methods of energy
conversion used to generate electricity and to support all
methods of transportation. This basic look includes study of
the thermodynamics, chemistry, flow and transport processes

�that apply to energy conversion with emphasis on sustainability,
efficiency, environmental impact and performance. Systems
utilizing fossil fuels, nuclear and renewable resources are studied.
Study of energy storage and transmission is included as required to
assess both stationary power generation and transportation energy
needs.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: MATH 131and PHYS 221/271

Evening Undergraduate Studies Orientation
(EUGS)

have fundamentally transformed the American Intelligence
Community and others that have fallen short of effecting real
change.
Case studies will highlight and explore the various
“Ingredients for Intelligence Success” including: effective
management structures and organization, well-honed
collection programs and skills, well-honed analytic skills and
analytic rigor, professional attentiveness and persistence,
ingrained organizational cooperation, effective interagency
communication and information sharing, sufficiently dedicated
resources, and well-developed target understanding (via indepth study.)

EUGS-101—Citadel Evening Undergraduate Studies
Orientation
One Credit Hour
This online course is required of all Evening Undergraduate
Studies (EUGS) students and must be taken in their first
semester enrolled at The Citadel. The course covers a wide
range of activities and services on campus, and offers insight
into academic proficiency through the use of self-administered
assessment tools. The course also provides an overview of
The Citadel’s three core values of honor, duty, and respect.
Prerequisites: none

Intelligence (INTL)
INTL-210—Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to various aspects of terrorism and homeland
security as both affect the United States today. Much of the
focus will be the problems and challenges stemming from
9/11 that create today’s world situation. To understand what
is going on currently, the course will examine the historical
context of both terrorism and national security as it relates to
terrorism.

INTL-310—Intelligence Collection Systems
Three Credit Hours
This is a seminar course addressing intelligence collection
systems and programs. Particular emphasis will be placed
on intelligence collection platforms, their limitations and
capabilities, and how they are used in support of national
intelligence requirements. The course will also focus on how
these systems and programs are planned and executed. The
seminar format will emphasize student participation in the
form of presentations, papers, and related discussion.

INTL-311—U.S. Intelligence Successes and Failures
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine a number of cases that aptly
demonstrate the underlying operation, analytic and managerial
“hows and whys” of U.S. intelligence success and failure.
Reading material will include formal Congressional inquiries,
declassified official “lessons learned”, unclassified articles
by former practitioners, select media commentaries, and
a few academic papers. The course will conclude with an
examination of the various efforts at reform, some of which

Mechanical Engineering (MECH)
MECH-101—Introduction to Mechanical Engineering		
One Credit Hour
Required of all Mechanical Engineering freshmen.
The engineering design process is demonstrated through use
of practical problem-solving methods for public infrastructure
and mechanical projects. Course subjects include mechanical
engineering career paths, ethical canons of the engineering
profession, and requirements for professional licensure.
Course assignments, conducted within a collaborative learning
environment, focus on creative engineering solutions through
technical analysis, teamwork, communication skills, and
professionalism. As a foundation for sustained success in
mechanical engineering, additional course topics include: lifelong
learning, time management, community and professional service,
and career development.
Laboratory: Two hours

MECH-102—Engineering Computer Applications		
Two Credit Hours
Required of all Mechanical Engineering freshmen.
Foundations of computing to include software tools and
engineering processes for mechanical engineers. Topics may
include: structured programming (MATLAB), graphical drawings
and 2D and 3D modeling of parts and assemblies, interface of 2D
and 3D data with Computer Aided Manufacturing, simulation
of rigid body motion (Working Model), presentation software
(Powerpoint, HTML), and spreadsheets. Introduction to teaming
and creativity.
Laboratory: Four hours

MECH-304—Engineering Materials w/Lab	 			
Three Credit Hours
Course explores the relationships between the microscopic
structure and macroscopic properties of materials used in
engineering applications. The origin of mechanical, electrical,
and thermal properties is studied. Important material failure
modes such as occur under fatigue, elevated temperature, rapid
loading and corrosive environments are explored. Emphasized
is an understanding of the fundamental aspects of atomic and
microstructural concepts for proper materials selection, effects
of processing on material properties, and enhancement of
engineering properties. Materials under study include important
metals and alloys as well as key nonmetallic materials such as
polymers, ceramics, and composites. Laboratory exercises are
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�integrated throughout the course to provide practical experience in
making decisions concerning material composition and processing
in order to optimize engineering properties. Experiences from the
field are detailed to demonstrate applicability of concepts.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisites: CIVL-304/307 and CHEM-151

measurement system characteristics including resolution,
sensitivity, loading, time response, and frequency response.
Operating principles of basic instrumentation for measurement
of mechanical quantities such as force, torque, pressure, velocities,
accelerations, temperature, and flow. Topics include uncertainty
analysis, data analysis, probability and statistics, calibration,
data acquisition, presentation of results, and an introduction to
experiment design.
MECH-310—Thermal – Fluid Systems I w/Lab	
		
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
Three Credit Hours	
Prerequisites: ELEC-202/204
Thermal-Fluid System I is an integrated study of fundamental
topics in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. The course
introduces conservation principles for mass, energy, and linear
MECH-340—Manufacturing Processes	
			
momentum as well as the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics. Principles
Three Credit Hours
are applied to incompressible flow in pipes and turbomachinery,
This is an introductory course that examines the interactions
external flows, power generation systems, refrigeration cycles, and
between design and manufacturing from the designer’s point
total air-conditioning focusing on the control volume approach.
of view. The first portion of the class is devoted to safe, handsLaboratory exercises are integrated into classroom work. This
on experience with manufacturing machines and equipment.
course includes completion of a comprehensive, out-of-class
Students will have an opportunity to work on civil and
design problem. This design problem provides the opportunity for
mechanical manufacturing machines that are common in
students to apply engineering science and the engineering design
machine, woodworking, and sheet metal shops such as a mill,
process to a hands-on project.
lathe, grinder, belt sander, drill press, and band saw. Common
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
manufacturing processes will be introduced and design guidelines
Prerequisites: MATH-132, PHYS-221, PHYS-271;
will be developed for each process. The successful student will
Prerequisites or Corequisites: MATH-231, CIVL-301
leave this class with an appreciation that a designer must consider
the method of manufacture during the design process to ensure
MECH-311—Thermal – Fluid Systems II w/Lab			 that a product is functional, economically viable, and safe. Basic
principles of metal processing; applied mechanics of metal cutting
Three Credit Hours
and forming; cost analysis of manufacturing operations.
Thermal-Fluid Systems II continues the integrated study of
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
fundamental topics in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
Prerequisites: CIVL-304/307
The course applies conservation principles for mass, energy, and
linear momentum as well as the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics.
Principles are applied to an automotive system to examine engine
MECH-345—Machine Design					
performance (Otto and Diesel Cycles) and heat exchangers and
Three Credit Hours
to high performance aircraft to examine the Brayton Cycle,
This course introduces mechanical engineering design as an
compressible flow, external flow, lift, and drag. Laboratory
iterative decision making process and fundamental engineering
exercises are integrated into classroom work. This course includes
science applied to machine components. Analysis for the design
completion of a comprehensive, out-of-class design problem. This
and manufacture of basic mechanical elements and their role in
design problem provides the opportunity for students to apply
the design of machines; application of finite element modeling;
engineering science to the design of a comprehensive thermal-fluid
introduction to failure theory, fatigue analysis, and energy methods
system.
for deflection analysis and their application of them to the design
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
and analysis of machine elements; design of multi-component
Prerequisite: MECH-310
systems. Useful design techniques (such as modeling, CPM,
optimization, probabilistic approaches, etc.) and factors influencing
design (such as human factors, products liability, ethics, societal,
MECH-325—Computer Applications				
economics, safety, etc.) are presented, discussed, and incorporated.
Three Credit Hours
Design against static failure and fatigue failure of structural
Introduction to structured programming and applied numerical
members and machine parts: design and selection of components
methods in scientific computing. The course uses applied problems
including fasteners, welds (and welding techniques), shafts, springs,
in engineering and mathematics to introduce numerical methods
gears, bearings, and chain drives. The course culminates in a
such as numerical interpolation, finite differencing, integration,
team-oriented process, design, and manufacture of a mechanical
root finding, and linear algebraic system solutions. MATLAB is
engineering product using the techniques, tools, machines, and
taught as a vehicle for programming of computational algorithms
equipment that were developed and taught throughout the course.
and solving the problems numerically in a structured high speed
Lecture: Three hours
environment.
Prerequisites: CIVL-304/307
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisites: MECH-102, ELEC-202/204, CIVL-301

MECH-350—Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems w/
MECH-330—Measurements and Instrumentation w/Lab		 Lab		
Three Credit Hours
Fundamentals of measurement systems in mechanical
engineering including transducer operation, signal conditioning,
data reduction, and presentation of results. Transducer and
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Three Credit Hours
This course covers dynamic modeling and control of linear systems
through an overview of classical control theory as the foundation
for control applications in electrical, mechanical, and aeronautical

�systems. Topics include system modeling using Laplace transform,
frequency domain, state variable methods, Boolean logic and
algebra, system hardware and software development, and
interfacing for mechanical applications. Mathematical models
are developed for electrical, mechanical, aeronautical, and other
physical control systems. Control systems analysis and design
techniques are studied within the context of how each system
is physically controlled in practice to include applications of
microprocessors and microcontrollers and digital electronics to
the design and utilizations of embedded control systems in smart
systems and products. Laboratory exercises include feedback design
and system identification.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisites: CIVL-301, MECH-330, MATH-335

variables, use of computers in solving chemical engineering
problems, fundamentals of material balances in single-phase
and multi-phase systems, energy balances on nonreactive and
reactive processes, applications of combined material and energy
balances, balances on transient processes, introduction to chemical
engineering unit operations, and a general introduction to the field
of chemical engineering.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: CHEM-152

MECH-417—Renewable Energy					

Three Credit Hours
Covers renewable energy sources such as solar heating and cooling,
wind energy, biomass, and photovoltaic energy. Surveys the energy
availability of these sources and life cycle cost and present value
MECH-404—Advanced Materials					used to evaluate the system. Students will design a system which
utilizes a renewable energy source and economically evaluate the
Three Credit Hours
system.
Fundamentals of deformation and fracture in metals, polymers,
Lecture: Three hours
ceramics and composites with application to design. Emphasis
Prerequisites: MECH-310
on time-temperature dependence of polymers, brittle behavior of
advanced ceramics, the fracture mechanics approach to design of
high strength and critical application of materials, and composite
behavior.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: MECH-304

MECH-418—Energy Conversion Systems w/Lab			

Three Credit Hours
An overview and historical evolution of both classical and stateof-the-art energy conversion technology. Advanced analysis of
energy conversion hardware, air conditioning and refrigeration
MECH-408—Composite Design					as well as fossil fuel combustion processes using concepts of
energy. Major methods of direct energy conversion are covered,
Three Credit Hours
including thermoelectricity, photovoltaics, thermionics, magneto
Introduces materials and mechanics of composites with emphasis
hydrodynamics, and fuel cells. Applications of the thermodynamic,
on high performance polymer matrix composites. Topics include
heat transfer, and fluid flow principles to the modeling and design
material selection, laminate analysis/design, design implications
of thermal systems. These systems include pumps, fans, and heat
from manufacturing and joining methodology, and interpreting
and mass exchangers. The current state of national and world
test results. A team design-built test project is required.
energy is presented and alternatives including renewable energy
Lecture: Three hours
and a hydrogen economy are explored with reference to economic,
Prerequisite: MECH-304
political, environmental and technological factors.
MECH-409—Composite Manufacturing w/Lab			 Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisite: MECH-415
Three Credit Hours
This course covers manufacturing fundamentals, manufacturing
processes, composite fabrication and assembly, quality and
inspection methods, repair, and required equipment. Topics
include material selection, laminate analysis, manufacturing,
joining, and testing.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisite: MECH-304

MECH-419—Mechanical Power Plants				

Three Credit Hours
Students engage in the analysis, testing and evaluation of internal
combustion engines and their subsystems with a view toward
understanding the underlying principles which affect their design.
Spark ignition and compression ignition engine systems are studied
in detail. Steam, cogeneration and combined cycles are studied.
MECH-415—Heat Transfer					Introduces the theory and issues related to the design of axial and
radial flow turbines, compressors and pumps.
Three Credit Hours
Lecture: Three hours
The three modes of heat transfer (conduction, convection, and
Prerequisite: MECH-311
radiation) are studied in detail and applications are made to
various engineering systems. The principles of conduction and
convection are used to study the mechanisms of heat transfer
during boiling, condensation and the design and operation of heat
exchangers.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: MATH-335, MECH-311

MECH-420—Nuclear Reactor Analysis	

			
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses on nuclear reactor systems, the release of
nuclear energy in the reactor core, and its removal as heat for
producing electric power. Specific topics emphasize reactor kinetics,
heterogeneous reactors, control rods and shim, reactor poisons,
MECH-416—Mass and Energy Balances				heat transfer, and alternative energy systems.
The fundamentals of transport theory and the solution to the
Three Credit Hours
transport equation using Monte Carlo N-Particle (MCNPX)
Introduction to mass and energy balances in single phase and
transport code are introduced.
multiphase, nonreactive and reactive systems. Course topics
Lecture: Three hours
include an introduction to engineering calculations and process
Prerequisites: MECH-415
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�MECH-425—Advanced Heat Transfer 	

			
MECH-445 — Manufacturing Design w/Lab				
Three Credit Hours
Three Credit Hours
This course covers additional topics in conduction, convection and
Applications of fundamentals of engineering mechanics in
analysis and synthesis of machine components and systems to the
radiation heat transfer as well as mass transfer, phase change and
numerical methods.
manufacture of products from metals, polymers, ceramics, and
Lecture: Three hours
composites. Use and management of computers in engineering for
drafting, design management, documentation, and manufacturing.
Prerequisite: MECH-415
Covers drafting methods and standards, design data management,
CNC operations, implementation, kinematics, control, operation,
MECH-426—Air Conditioning 					
sensing, and design as applied to various types of industrial models.
Three Credit Hours
A related project is required.
Human comfort and the properties of air. Air conditioning
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
in residences, public and industrial buildings using vapor
Prerequisite: MECH-345 and MECH-440
compression and absorption units. Cooling loads, psychrometry,
fans, duct sizing and layout, automatic control, and acoustic design
MECH-450 — Mechatronics w/Lab 					
considerations.
Three Credit Hours
Lecture: Three hours
Applications of microprocessors and microcontrollers and digital
Prerequisite: MECH 311
electronics to the design and utilization of embedded control
systems in smart systems and products. Topics include Boolean
MECH-430—Robotics Engineering w/Lab				
logic and algebra, system hardware and software development, and
Three Credit Hours
interfacing for mechanical applications.
Interdisciplinary course in engineering systems applied to
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
computer controlled devices. Topics include kinematics, control,
Prerequisite: MECH-350
operation, sensing, and design as applied to various types of
industrial and other robots and programmable manipulators. A
MECH-452—Digital Logic and Circuits w/Lab			
related project is required.
Three Credit Hours
Lecture: Two hours
This course covers the analysis, design, simulation, and
Laboratory: Two hours
construction of digital logic circuits and systems. The material
Prerequisite: MECH-350
in this course provides the necessary tools to design digital
hardware circuits such as digital clocks and locks, as well as
MECH-435 — Finite Elements for Engineering Applications		
computer hardware. The course begins with the study of binary
Three Credit Hours
and hexadecimal number systems, Boolean algebra, and their
Emphasizes solving various one-dimensional, transient, non-linear
application to the design of combinational logic circuits. The
problem statements including heat conduction, beam deflection,
first half of the course focuses on designs using small-scale
convection/diffusion (transport), gas dynamic shocks, and
integration (SSI) logic circuits, medium-scale integration (MSI)
open channel flows. Assesses higher order bases, time stepping
circuits, and programmable logic devices (PLDs) to implement
procedures, iterative solvers, and finite difference methodologies.
combinational logic functions. The second half of the course
Utilizes MATLAB for computational experiments
emphasizes sequential logic circuits like counters and sequence
Lecture: Three hours
recognizers, and also covers memory systems. Laboratory work in
Prerequisites: CIVL-304, 301, MECH-310
this half of the course focuses on using very high speed integrated
circuit hardware description language (VHDL) to simulate digital
MECH-440 — Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Their
systems and to program those systems into PLDs. As a final project,
Application 	
student teams design, build, and test a digital logic system such as a
Three Credit Hours
programmable alarm clock, digital lock, or burglar alarm.
This course examines major manufacturing processes, their
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
capabilities, analysis, economics and manufacturing process
Prerequisite: ELEC-202/204
selection. Students perform both kinematic (the study of the
motion of machinery without regard to forces) analysis and
MECH-455 — Advanced Mechatronics w/Lab			
kinematic design of planar and spatial mechanisms, cams, and gear
Three Credit Hours
trains. Computer programming is used for iterative methods in
A comprehensive course in the field of mechatronics. Mechatronics
both analysis and design. Specific methods and techniques taught
is the crossroads in engineering where mechanical engineering,
and applied are operations strategy, product design and selection,
electrical engineering, computer science, and controls engineering
supply chain management, total quality management, forecasting,
meet to create new and exciting real-world systems. Knowledge of
capacity planning, facility location, facility layout, work system
mechanical and electrical components, controls theory, and design
design, inventory management, material requirements planning,
are integrated to solve actual physical design applications.
and scheduling.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: MECH-450
Prerequisites: CIVL-301 and MECH-340

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�MECH-460 — Mechanical Engineering System Design	

	

Three Credit Hours
This course provides experience in the integration of math, science,
and engineering principles leading to a comprehensive engineering
design project. Open-ended, client-based design problems
emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to total system design
providing multiple paths to a number of feasible and acceptable
solutions which meet the stated performance requirements.
Design teams are required to develop product specifications,
generate alternatives through modeling, make practical engineering
approximations to include probabilistic approaches, perform
appropriate analysis to support the technical feasibility of the
design, and make decisions leading to an optimal system design.
System integration, reverse engineering/redesign projects, human
factors engineering, products liability, ethics, safety, computer-aided
design, maintainability, and fabrication techniques are addressed.
This course provides an integrative experience in support of the
overarching academic program goal.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: MECH-345

MECH-470—Introduction to Applied Aerodynamics 			
Three Credit Hours
The fundamental laws of fluid mechanics are used to develop
the characteristic forces and moments generated by the flow
about aerodynamic bodies. Physical properties of the standard
atmosphere as well as lift, drag, and aerodynamic moments are
studied for airfoils (2-D) and finite wings (3-D) in the subsonic
and supersonic flow regimes. Development of equations of
conservation of mass and momentum lead to development of
aircraft performance and design parameters.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: MECH 311

MECH-477—Vibration Engineering					
Three Credit Hours
In this course students develop a foundation in the analysis and
design of free and forced single and multi-degree of freedom
systems. Applications include modeling, damping, resonance, force
transmissibility, vibration absorbers, matrix formulation and modal
analysis. Emphasis is placed on vibration examples from several
engineering fields. Out-of-class design problems provide students
with the opportunity to apply principles taught in the classroom
to realistic problems encountered by practicing engineers. In-class
demonstrations supplement the theory development.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 301

MECH-478 — Lightweight Structures				
Three Credit Hours
Applies the principles of mechanics to the structural analysis of
mechanical and aerospace components. Covers stress tensors, shear
flow in open and closed sections, beam columns, unsymmetrical
bending, Castigliano’s theorem, statically indeterminate structures,
thin walled pressure vessels, introduction to elasticity.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: CIVL-304/307

MECH-481 — Senior Design I					

Two Credit Hours
Design projects with industry. Students work in teams with three
or four members on design projects furnished from external
clients. The emphasis is on creating design solutions, with
appropriate analyses, to meet stakeholders’ needs. In addition
to regular meetings with their faculty advisors, the teams are
expected to maintain close and continuous communications with
their clients during the semester. The projects culminate in oral
presentations and Interim Written Reports which are submitted to
MECH-475 — Aircraft Performance and Static Stability		the clients.
Three Credit Hours
Lecture: One hour; Laboratory: Two hours
The course applies the principles developed in applied
Prerequisite: MECH-345
aerodynamics to develop the equations of motion for a rigid
Corequisite: MECH-460
aircraft in steady state level flight, maneuvering flight, and during
takeoff and landing. These equations are analyzed to determine
MECH-482—Senior Design II					
such performance characteristics as maximum range, endurance,
Three Credit Hours
turning rate, climb rate, etc. Piston-prop, turbo-prop, and jet
The student teams continue their design solutions to a general
aircraft are considered. The equations of motion are then analyzed
problem furnished by an external client. Continuous and regular
to develop static stability criteria and investigate steady state
communication with the outside clients is expected, as well as
control characteristics. Design constraints based on customer
with the faculty advisors. During this semester the teams continue
requirements, mission profiles, aircraft sizing, optimization, and
refining their solutions, complete the detail design, make oral
presentation of performance capabilities are considered.
presentations of the final design, and complete and submit the
Lecture: Three hours
Final Written Report.
Prerequisite: MECH 470
Lecture: One hour
Laboratory: Four hours
MECH-476 — Propulsion Systems					
Prerequisite: MECH-481 (This course is a continuation of MECHThree Credit Hours
481)
Application of basic principles in the study of the performance
characteristics of air and space vehicles to include the aerodynamics
MECH-497 — Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering	
	
of steady one dimensional isentropic compressible flow. Shock
Three Credit Hours
waves, gas turbines, turbojet, turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft, ram
This course provides in-depth study of a special topic in
jet, rocket, nuclear propulsion and space propulsion systems are
engineering mechanics or mechanical engineering not offered
discussed and compared.
elsewhere in the curriculum. Course content will be based on the
Lecture: Three hours
special expertise of the Visiting Professor or a senior mechanical
Prerequisite: MECH 311
engineering faculty member.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Department Head approval.
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�MECH-498 — Mechanical Engineering Internship			
Three Credit Hours
The student, on an individual basis, pursues advanced
understanding by working for a mechanical engineering company.
The scope of the activities is tailored to the educational focus
of the student in consultation with his faculty advisor and eh
supervisor at the company. The student is required to provide
weekly journaling, monthly supervisor evaluations, a final
presentation, and a final report on the experience. LESSONS and
LABS: No formal class. Consultation with Department Faculty
Advisor at least once a week on individual work accomplished.
Prerequisite: Department Head approval.

MECH-499—Advanced Independent Study in Mechanical		
Three Credit Hours
The student, on an individual or small group basis, pursues
advanced study of a research topic in mechanical engineering.
The scope of the course is tailored to the desires of the student
in consultation with his faculty advisor. The student is required
to define and analyze the problem, study the fundamentals
involved, organize the approach, determine the procedure, achieve
a solution, and submit a written report. LESSONS and LABS: No
formal class. Consultation with Department Faculty Advisor at
least once a week on individual work required.
Prerequisite: Department Head approval. Other requirements as
determined by Faculty Advisor.

Political Science (PSCI)
PSCI-302—Urban Politics
Three Credit Hours
A study of mass participation in urban political affairs, political
parties on local level, the municipal reform movement, and the
alternative approaches to the study of local political systems.
Emphasis placed on the problems of local government in
metropolitan areas.
PSCI-310—Domestic Terrorism
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the domestic terrorism landscape in the United
States by examining groups involving local nationals that use
or attempt to use extreme violence against purely domestic
targets. The course explores how nationalistic, religio-political,
ideological, and single-issue terrorist groups attempt to
influence or coerce others into action they would not otherwise
take. The course also explores law-enforcement measures aimed
at countering the threat of domestic terrorism.
PSCI-342—International Terrorism
Three Credit Hours
A study of international and transnational political violence,
with some attention to the phenomenon of “state terrorism”
(international repression) and its potential impact on the
conduct of American foreign policy. Issues addressed include
conceptualizing and defining terrorism, the structure of
violent politics, the lessons and patterns from the history of
contemporary political violence, state support for terrorism,
and counterterrorism as a public policy problem.
PSCI-361—Law and Legal Process
Three Credit Hours
This course serves as a general introduction to law, lawyers,
judges, and the civil legal process. Through lectures, assigned
reading, and class seminars, the course will broadly survey the
American legal process, including the nature of law, judicial
organization and the instruments of judicial power, civil
proceedings and civil law, the work and training of lawyers,
the recruitment of judges, and the nature of judicial decisionmaking. (Note: The criminal justice system is surveyed in CRMJ
201, Introduction to Criminal Justice.)
PSCI-392—Political Theory
Three Credit Hours
Major theoretical writing from the ancient Greeks to the
present day; emphasis on a comparison of ideas and on the
relationships between theories and contemporary problems.
PSCI-401—Political Issues and Public Policy
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to political analysis through consideration of
important contemporary American political issues as they relate
to public policy; attention given to specific issues as well as the
policy process (formulation, implementation, and evaluation of
policy).

166

�PSCI-461—Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law
Three Credit Hours.
A study of selected cases and issues in U.S. constitutional law
relating to contemporary controversies in American law and
politics. The specific issues and cases studied may vary from
semester to semester.

Sociology (SOCI)
SOCI-201—Introduction to Sociology
Three Credit Hours
The scientific study of principles and comparisons in society
and culture as these relate to population and communities,
behavior systems, group collectivity and structure, social change,
and institutions.
SOCI-202—Social Problems
Three Credit Hours
The study of the social construction of social problems as well
as their impact on society. Also included the analysis of deviant
behavior and those factors affecting the disorganization of small
groups, complex organizations, and societies.
SOCI-301—Cults
Three Credit Hours
An examination and analysis of alternative religious ideologies
and groups. Attention will be given to defining and explaining
cults, and a historical analysis of the phenomenon will be
undertaken. A sociological examination of their impact on
social norms and ideologies will be discussed; government
reactions to cults and cult activities will also be addressed.

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                    <text>CGC/EUGS Catalog 2015-2016 1

�2 The Citadel Graduate College

�The Citadel Graduate College
(CGC)
171 Moultrie Street
Charleston, SC 29409
(843) 953-5089
www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege
www.citadel.edu/eveningundergraduatestudies

Please refer to the CGC web site
for frequently called numbers, schedule of courses, term dates, fees, and
other important information.

CGC/EUGS Catalog 2015-2016 3

�Table of Contents
Listing of Graduate Programs 						
5
Listing of Graduate Certificate Programs 					
6
Lising of Undergraduate Programs 						
6
President’s Message 								7
Board of Visitors 								7
The Citadel’s Statement of Vision, Core Values, and Mission 		
8
The Citadel Graduate College’s Mission/Purpose 				
9
Accreditation 									9
Academic Calendar 								10
Admission and Enrollment Policies 						11
Expenses and Financial Aid 							16
Academic Regulations and Procedures 					
20
Student Services 								27
Specific Policies and Procedures for Evening Undergraduate Programs 	 28
Graduate Degree Programs 							33
Graduate Certificate Programs 						86
Evening Undergraduate Degree Programs 					
100
Graduate Course Descriptions 						
120
Undergraduate Course Descriptions 						
162

4 The Citadel Graduate College

�Graduate Degree Programs
Degree Program
School of Business

Coordinator

Email

MBA

Morgan LaForge

mlaforge@citadel.edu

Master of Business Administration

Page
35

Zucker Family School of Education
MAT

Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Education
Biology
English
Mathematics
Social Studies

Dr. Paul Rosenblum
Dr. Lauren Rule Maxwell
Col. Stephen Cotter
Dr. Katherine Grenier

paul.rosenblum@citadel.edu
lauren.maxwell@citadel.edu
steve.cotter@citadel.edu
grenierk@citadel.edu

41

MAT

Master of Arts in Teaching - Middle Grades
Science
English
Mathematics
Social Science

Dr. Paul Rosenblum
Dr. Lauren Rule Maxwell
Col. Stepher Cotter
Dr. Katherine Grenier

paul.rosenblum@citadel.edu
lauren.maxwell@citadel.edu
steve.cotter@citadel.edu
grenierk@citadel.edu

MAT

Master of Arts in Teaching - Physical Education

Dr. Lori Hicklin

lori.hicklin@citadel.edu

46

M.Ed.

Master of Education in Counselor Education Dr. Guy Ilagan
Elementary, Secondary, or Dr. Aaron Oberman
Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling Dr. George Williams

gilagan@citadel.edu
aaron.oberman@citadel.edu
george.williams@citadel.edu

48

M.Ed.

Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Dr. Kathy Brown
Elementary or Secondary School Dr. Kent Murray
Administration and Supervision

kathy.brown@citadel.edu
kent.murray@citadel.edu

52

M.Ed.

Master of Education in Interdisciplinary STEM
Education

Dr. Kathryn Richardson
Jones

kathryn.jones@citadel.edu

55

M.Ed.

Master of Education in Literacy Education

Dr. Stephanie Hewett
Dr. Dan Outs

stephanie.hewett@citadel.edu
dan.ouzts@citadel.edu

56

Ed.S.

Specialist in Educational Leadership - School
Superintendent

Dr. Kathy Brown
Dr. Kent Muray

kathy.brown@citadel.edu
kent.murray@citadel.edu

58

44

School of Humanities &amp; Social Science
M.A.

Master of Arts in English

Dr. James Hutchisson

jim.hutchisson@citadel.edu

61

M.A.

Master of Arts in History

Dr. Keith Knapp

keith.knapp@citadel.edu

63

M.A.

Psychology: Clinical Counseling

Dr. Genelle Sawyer

sawyerg1@citadel.edu

65

Ed.S.

Specialist in Education in School Psychology

Dr. Timothy Hanchon

tim.hanchon@citadel.edu

68

M.A.

Master of Arts in Social Science

Dr. Terry Mays

terry.mays@citadel.edu

70

M.A.

International Politics &amp; Military Affairs

Dr. Terry Mays

terry.mays@citadel.edu

72

M.S.

Master of Science in Leadership

Dr. Harrison Carter

harry.carter@citadel.edu

73

Department of Leadership Studies
School of Science &amp; Mathematics
M.A.

Master of Arts in Biology

Dr. John Weinstein

john.weinstein@citadel.edu

75

M.A.

Accelerated Master of Arts in Biology

Dr. John Weinstein

john.weinstein@citadel.edu

76

M.A.Ed.

Master of Arts in Education in Mathematics

Col. Stephen Cotter

steve.cotter@citadel.edu

77

M.S.

Master of Science in Computer Science

Dr. Shankar Banik

shankar.banik@citadel.edu

78

M.S.

Master of Science in Health, Exercise &amp; Sport
Science

Dr. Dena Garner

dena.garner@citadel.edu

79

M.A.

Master of Arts in Sport Management

Dr. Harry Davakos

harry.davakos@citadel.edu

81

Dr. Charles Skiper

charles.skpper@citadel.edu

84

School of Engineering
M.S.

Master of Science in Project Management

CGC/EUGS Catalog 2015-2016 5

�Graduate Certificate Programs
Coordinator

Degree Program

Email

Page

Cert.

Graduate Certificate in Technical Project
Management

Dr. Charles Skipper

charles.skipper@citadel.edu

87

Cert.

Graduate Certificate in Sport Management Sport Sales &amp; Marketing

Dr. Harry Davakos

harry.davakos@citadel.edu

88

Cert.

Graduate Certificate in Leadership

Dr. Harrison Carter

harry.carter@citadel.edu

89

Cert.

Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs

Dr. Aaron Oberman

aaron.oberman@citadel.edu

90

Cert.

Graduate Certificate in Enviromental Studies

Dr. John Weinstein

john.weinstein@citadel.edu

91

Cert.

Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security

LTC Mike Brady

mike.brady@citadel.edu

92

Cert.

Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering
Mangement

Dr. Charles Skipper

charles.skipper@citadel.edu

93

Cert.

Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis

LTC Mike Brady

mike.brady@citadel.edu

94

Cert.

Graduate Certificate in Hispanic Studies

Dr. Sara Fernandez-Medina

fernandezs@citadel.edu

95

Cert.

Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity

Dr. Shankar Banik

shankar.banik@citadel.edu

96

Cert.

Graduate Certificate in History &amp; Teaching
Content

Dr. Keith Knapp

keith.knapp@citadel.edu

97

Cert.

Graduate Certificate in Literacy Education

Dr. Dan Ouzts

dan.ouzts@citadel.edu

98

Cert.

Graduate Certificate in Technical Program
Management

Dr. Charles Skipper

charles.skipper@citadel.edu

99

Evening Undergraduate Degree Programs
B.A.

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

Dr. Bob McNamara

bob.mcnamara@citadel.edu

101

B.S.B.A.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Morgan LaForge

mlaforge@citadel.edu

103

B.A.

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Brad Collins

collinsb1@citadel.edu

105

B.S.

Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education

Dr. Kathryn Richardson
Jones

kathryn.jones@citadel.edu

107

B.S.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Dr. Kevin Bower

kevin.bower@citadel.edu

109

B.S.

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Dr. Robert Barsanti

robert.barsanti@citadel.edu

113

B.S.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Robert Rabb

rrabb@citadel.edu

117

6 The Citadel Graduate College

�President’s Message
Welcome to The Citadel Graduate College, where we extend our mission of educating
principled leaders to people like you who seek graduate study to become leaders in their
chosen fields. We take great pride in our distinguished faculty and excellent facilities
that combine to offer a unique learning environment. You will find that our students your friends, neighbors and colleagues - have chosen the CGC because they know it will
equip them for the challenges they will face as they advance in their careers. We hope
you will join the ranks of the nearly 8,000 CGC alumni for whom a graduate degree
from The Citadel was a stepping stone to success and continued growth.
Lt Gen John W. Rosa, USAF (Ret), ‘73
	President

Board of Visitors
The Citadel Board of Visitors is composed of eleven graduates of the college; seven elected by joint vote of the SC
General Assembly, three elected by alumni (Citadel Alumni Association) and one appointed by the Governor. All
members serve six–year terms.
Lieutenant General John B. Sams, Jr., USAF (Retired), ‘67, Chair
Colonel Dylan W. Goff, ‘02, Vice Chair
Colonel Allison Dean Love, CGC, ‘93
Colonel Fred L. Price, Jr., ‘75	
Colonel “Tee” Hooper, Jr., ‘69
Colonel Peter M. McCoy, Sr., ‘74
Colonel Robert H. Nuttall, Sr., ‘62
Colonel L.E. “Gene” Pinson, ‘72
Colonel Greg A. Lapointe, ‘85
Colonel Stanley L. Myers, Sr., ‘98
Colonel Myron C. Harrington, Jr., USMC (Retired), ‘60, Secretary to the Board of Visitors
The Honorable Nikki R. Haley, Governor of the State of South Carolina, Ex Officio
The Honorable Molly M. Spearman, SC State Superintendent of Education, Ex Officio
Major General Robert E. Livingston, Jr., SC State Adjutant General, Ex Officio
Colonel Leonard C. Fulghum, Jr., ‘51, Chairman Emeritus
Colonel William E. Jenkinson III, ‘68, Emeritus Member
Colonel Doublas A. Snyder, ‘82, Emeritus Member

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�The Citadel’s Statement of Vision, Core Values, and Mission
Statement of Vision

Achieving excellence in the education and development of principled leaders

Core Values

Honor: First and foremost honor includes adherence to the Honor Code of The Citadel. A Citadel student “will not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate those
who do.” The commitment to honor extends beyond the gates of The Citadel and is a life-long obligation to moral and ethical behavior. In addition,
honor includes integrity; “doing the right thing when no one is watching.” Finally, honorable behavior includes exercising the moral courage to “do the
right thing when everyone is watching.” The Honor Code is the foundation of our academic enterprise.
Duty: First and foremost duty means to accept and accomplish the responsibilities assigned to me. At The Citadel, my primary duty is to
perform academically and then to perform as a member of The Citadel and the campus community. I accept the consequences associated
with my performance and actions. Once I have held myself accountable for my actions, then I will hold others accountable for their actions.
Finally, duty means that others can depend on me to complete my assignments and to assist them with their assignments. Duty is also a call to
serve others before self.
Respect: First and foremost respect means to treat other people with dignity and worth – the way you want others to treat you. Respect for others
eliminates any form of prejudice, discrimination, or harassment (including but not limited to rank, position, age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation,
national origin, religion, physical attributes, etc.). In addition, respect for others means to respect the positions of those in authority which include
faculty, staff, administrators, active duty personnel, and the leadership of The Citadel. Finally, respect includes a healthy respect for one’s self.

Mission

As a higher education institution, The Citadel’s mission is to educate and develop our students to become principled leaders in all walks of life by
instilling the core values of The Citadel in a disciplined and intellectually challenging environment. A unique feature of this environment for the South
Carolina Corps of Cadets is the sense of camaraderie produced through teamwork and service to others while following a military lifestyle.
The Citadel strives to produce graduates who have insight into issues, ideas, and values that are of importance to society. It is equally important that
Citadel graduates are capable of both critical and creative thinking, have effective communication skills, can apply abstract concepts to concrete
situations, and possess the methodological skills needed to gather and analyze information.
Throughout its history, The Citadel’s primary purpose has been to educate undergraduates as members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and to
prepare them for post-graduate positions of leadership through academic programs of recognized excellence supported by the best features of a military
environment. The cadet lifestyle provides a structured environment that supports growth and development of each student’s intellect, discipline, physical
fitness, and moral and ethical values. The four pillars which define The Citadel experience for cadets consist of these four developmental dimensions.
A complementary purpose of The Citadel, realized through The Citadel Graduate College, is to provide the citizens of the Lowcountry and the State
of South Carolina opportunities for professional development by offering a broad range of educational programs of recognized excellence at both
the graduate and undergraduate levels. These programs are designed to accommodate the needs of non-traditional students seeking traditional and
demanding academic challenges.
Institutional Characteristics. The Citadel is a coeducational, comprehensive, public, four-year institution whose primary undergraduate student body
consists of approximately 2,000 members of the Corps of Cadets, all of whom reside on campus. The primary service area for these students is regional,
with approximately half of each freshman class coming from South Carolina. The Citadel, however, does draw undergraduate students from all parts of
the United States and many foreign countries. The college offers a wide range of baccalaureate degree programs (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science,
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering) in the
humanities, social and natural sciences, business administration, engineering, and education. These academic programs prepare graduates of the Corps
of Cadets for a variety of careers; about half of these graduates enter business and the professions, a third or more enter the military and government
service, and the remainder go directly into graduate and professional study. Many graduates choose to pursue professional or graduate degrees later in
their careers.
Through its undergraduate and graduate programs, The Citadel Graduate College serves a degree-seeking population of approximately 1,200. The
primary service area is the South Carolina Lowcountry. The Citadel Graduate College offers seven baccalaureate degree programs (Bachelor of Science
in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering, Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies Education, Bachlor of Arts in Political Science, and Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice), seven graduate
degree programs (Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education, Master of Business
Administration, and Specialist in Education) and several graduate certificate programs. Meeting the needs of the South Carolina Lowcountry in terms
of instruction, public service, and research, including such initiatives as cooperative programs with other educational institutions, is an important part
of The Citadel’s mission.
Together, the Corps of Cadets and The Citadel Graduate College enroll approximately 3,200 students, about three-fourths of whom come from South Carolina.
In its educational programs, The Citadel acknowledges and endorses the teacher-scholar ideal, recognizing that the excellence of all of its academic
programs is dependent upon the quality of its faculty. This ideal is pursued through teaching and lecturing, researching, writing, publishing, and public
service. The Citadel’s faculty also address audiences beyond the college by sharing their knowledge with other scholars and with the public.

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�The Citadel Graduate College’s Mission/Purpose
An important component of a positive educational experience for students involves an intentional effort to meet their needs and offer
service that underscores The Citadel Graduate College’s commitment to principled leadership.
•	 Service: Creating a culture that values service, fosters mutual respect, and makes the student’s needs the most important
priority; implementing new technologies that enhance our services; and providing timely, efficient, and accurate information
to all requests.
•	 Performance: By ensuring a quality educational experience through administrative oversight of programs and the regular
review of policies and procedures; conducting analysis of existing data and generating reports to identify patterns and
trends within the Graduate College; creating research opportunities for students and faculty; and assisting departments with
implementing creative delivery methods of academic programs.
•	 Integration: By providing welcoming and rewarding experiences, graduate students and evening undergraduates, both past
and present, feel a part of the larger Citadel community and play an important and significant role on campus.

Accreditation
The Citadel is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters,
and specialist in education degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call
404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of The Citadel.
Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed
directly to The Citadel and not to the Commission’s office. The Commission should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to
support a significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard.
Programs for the preparation of secondary education teachers at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, for the preparation of guidance
counselors at the master’s and specialist degree levels, and for the preparation of school superintendents at the specialist degree level are
accredited by the National Council on Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the
Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. The head of the Department of Education serves as the Director of Teacher Education.
The School of Business Administration is accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
International.
The Clinical Counseling program is accredited by the Masters in Psychology Accreditation Council.
The Computer Science programs as well as the Civil and Electrical Engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
The School Counseling Programs that offer a Master of Education in Counselor Education (Elementary or Secondary Certification)
were granted full eight years CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) in July 2005.
The School Psychology Program is fully accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists.

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�The Citadel Graduate College Academic Calendar 2015-2016
2015

2016

Aug. 19			

Payment for Fall 2015 due

Jan. 6			

Payment for Spring 2016 due

Aug. 24			

Fall 2015 classes begin

Jan. 11			

Spring 2016 classes begin

Sep. 7			

Labor Day - no CGC classes

Sep. 7			

Last day to drop/add

Jan. 18			
Martin Luther King Day - no CGC
			classes

Oct. 12			
Last day to withdraw with a
			grade of “W”
Nov. 1			
Last day to apply for fall
			graduation
Nov. 2			
Registration begins for Spring
			2016 for returning
			students
Nov. 9			
			

Registration for spring 2016
begins for all students

Nov. 20			
	

Fall Break begins after last class	

Nov. 30			

Jan. 25			
Last day to drop/add		
	
Feb. 1			
Last day to apply for spring
			
or summer graduation 		
	
Feb. 29			
Registration for Summer 2016
			begins for returning
			students
Mar. 7			
Last day to withdraw with a
			grade of “W”
Mar. 14			
			

Registration for Summer 2016
begins for all students

Mar. 25			

Spring Break begins after last class

CGC classes resume

Apr. 4			

CGC classes resume

Dec. 7 			

Last day for CGC classes

Dec. 8			

CGC exams begin

Apr. 11			
Registration for Fall 2016
			begins for returning
			students

Dec. 14			
CGC exams end
			Winter break begins

Apr. 18			
			

Registration for Fall 2016
begins for all students

Dec. 18			

Apr. 25			

Last day for CGC classes

Apr. 26			

CGC exams begin

May 2			

CGC exams end

May 5			

Semester grades due by 10:00 a.m.

May 7			

CGC Commencement

Semester grades due by 3:00 p.m.

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�Purpose of the
CGC Catalog
This catalog should not be construed as the basis of a contract
between a student and The Citadel. Every effort is made to
provide information in the catalog that is accurate at the time
the catalog is prepared. However, information on regulations,
policies, fees, curricula, courses, and other matters is subject to
change at any time during the period for which the catalog is in
effect.
Each program of study shall be governed by the program
requirements in effect on the date of enrollment. If a student
withdraws from the college or fails to maintain enrollment for
one year and subsequently returns, the requirements in effect at
the time of return will prevail. Any exception to policies in this
catalog, purported to have been made verbally to a student by an
official of the college, are null and void unless documented with a
signed statement from the college official authorized to make the
exception.
This catalog is not an unchangeable contract but an
announcement of the current policies. Implicit in each student’s
matriculation at The Citadel is an unwritten agreement to comply
with the institution’s rules and regulations, which The Citadel may
modify to ensure the quality of its academic programs. When
graduation requirements are changed, every effort will be made
to insure that the new requirements can be met by the student’s
original expected graduation date. Nonetheless, each student is
expected to read and be aware of the policies and procedures
contained in the catalog in order to assure that admissions,
registration, and graduation procedures are being followed. The
college cannot assume responsibility for a student who does not
comply with policy or procedure.

Admission and
Enrollment Policies
Application and Admissions

	
The application process at The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) is
a two-part process that occurs simultaneously. The applicant must
be accepted into the CGC and the program to which he/she seeks
a degree. Requirements for acceptance into the CGC include:
•	
•	

•	

Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university. Additional transcripts may be required depending
on undergraduate course requirements by program.
Submission of official test scores (GMAT, GRE, or MAT; see
program requirements for acceptable test and test scores).
The admissions test must have been taken within the last five
years.

Upon receipt of an application, each applicant is sent an email
acknowledging the application and outlining specific admission
requirements for the CGC and the program for which he/she
applied.
The requirements for acceptance into specific programs and
degrees are described in this catalog for each program/degree.
Official copies of all admmissions documents must be sent directly
to the CGC office, and admission test scores must be current
within five years of application.
Full acceptance is not granted until both the CGC and program
requirements are met. After acceptance by the program, any nonU.S. citizen must be cleared for registration by The International
Office. The TOEFL test is required of any applicant whose native
language is not English. Upon acceptance, a letter is sent to the
student identifying their faculty advisor. Students are encouraged
to schedule an appointment with them.
While each program has its own set of admissions requirements,
ultimate authority to admit a student rests with the provost or
designee. Normally departments and programs have the authority
to determine admissions criteria and the provost intervenes only
in unusual or extraordinary circumstances. However the decision
by the provost as the chief academic officer for the college is final.

Legal Presence and Residency

The State of South Carolina requires all state colleges nad
universities to verify each student’s legal presence in the United
States. Prior to starting classes, each student will be required to
submit a photocopy of their birth certificate or valid U.S. passport.

Drop/Add and Withdrawals
Formal notice of intent to drop or withdraw from any class is
necessary in all cases. The dates for dropping and withdrawing are

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�listed in the term calendar at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege.
To drop or add a course from the course schedule or to change
sections within a course, a student must drop/add through
Lesesne Gateway. After the drop period, students who choose to
withdraw must complete a withdrawal form available in the CGC
office or online.
Course withdrawal means a student is withdrawing from a course
after the refund date has passed. Refunds after the published
refund date are granted only under extenuating circumstances (i.e.
death in immediate family, serious medical issues, deployment). A
grade of “W” will appear on the student transcript. The “W” does
not affect the student’s grade point average (GPA). Ceasing to
attend a course does not constitute an official drop or withdrawal
from the course.

Joint Degree Programs
The Citadel participates in joint graduate degree programs with
the College of Charleston in Computer Science, English, History,
and Middle School Education. Students routinely take courses
at both institutions. Citadel students will register for all their
Computer Science, English, History, or Education courses at
The Citadel, even when a particular course may be offered at
the College of Charleston. Students who have declared a home
institution must complete at least 33% of their coursework at that
institution. More specific information is available on our webpage,
www.citadel.edu/root/graduatecollege-prospective-students/jointprograms.

Orientation
All students are encouraged to visit the Orientation webpage
to become familiar with the student services available to them.
The webpage is www.citadel.edu/root/graduatecollege-currentstudents/orientation.

Registration
Registration is conducted online through Lesesne Gateway or
in person in the CGC office located in Bond Hall, Room 101.
Students may not attend class until they are fully registered.
Completed registrations will be honored on a first-come, firstserved basis. Any changes in registration must be made prior to
the end of the term’s Drop/Add period. Information concerning
fees, class times, and registration calendars can be found each
academic term online at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege.

Transcripts and Transfer Credit
Graduate students applying for transfer credit will use the
“Transfer Credit for Graduate Programs” form located online
at http://www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege/forms/. The form
will be submitted to the CGC through the student’s advisor and
department head with a copy of the course description from the
catalog of the originating institution and the course syllabus.
Approval is granted by the student’s department, contingent upon
Citadel policy. Only courses with a “B” or higher are acceptable

12 The Citadel Graduate College

for transfer from regionally accredited colleges and universities
(e.g. Southern Association of Colleges, North Central Association
of Colleges and Schools, etc.). Undergraduate students should
refer to the undergraduate section of the catalog for transfer credit
information.

Veteran’s Status as a Student on
The Citadel Campus
This policy prescribes rules and regulations related to veteran
students on campus. It outlines the types of veteran students as
well as the policies related to student status (cadet vs. non-cadet),
as well as enrollment requirements, and commencement exercise
attendance.
Definitions:
Citadel Cadet Veteran: A cadet serving in the National Guard or
reserve component of one of the Armed Services who is called
to active federal duty other than for training, while a member of
the Corps of Cadets can return to The Citadel as a veteran day
student as long as the former cadet receives a DD-214 indicating
an Honorable Discharge from active duty. If the candidate has
completed four semesters as a cadet, he/she will be eligible to
receive the cadet ring and diploma once academic requirements
are met.
Citadel Non-Cadet Veteran Day Student: Veterans who provide
evidence with a DD-214 (honorable discharge) from one of the
Armed Services indicating a minimum of 90 consecutive days
of full-time federal active service, other than active duty for
training, may be eligible to apply to our daytime program as fulltime degree-seeking students. That application would be made
through our Office of Admissions. These veterans are civilians
and are not subject to the personal requirements specific to the
Corps of Cadets. The will not be subject to the RPED or ROTC
requirements. Furthermore, they must not have a record of
conviction for a criminal offense showing poor moral character.
Active Duty Student: Other day veteran students with different
military affiliations enrolled at The Citadel include: MECEP,
STA-21, AECP, and Green to Gold students, who are full-time day
students.
Evening Undergraduate Veteran Student: This group of
Veterans declare their program of study through the Evening
Undergraduate Studies program, either as part of a “2+2” transfer
program with one of the partner technical colleges or through
some other mechanism to complete their degree at The Citadel.
These veterans are civilians and are not subject to the personal
requirements specific to the Corps of Cadets. They will not be
subjected to the RPED or ROTC requirements.
Policy:
All Veteran students must declare either the day/cadet or Evening
Undergraduate Studies programs when they begin taking classes
at The Citadel. Veterans who declare themselves day students
must follow the South Carolina Corps of Cadets general education
requirements and attend the day program commencement

�ceremony. Veterans who declare their status as evening students
must meet Evening Undergraduate Studies general education
requirements and attend The Citadel Graduate College
commencement exercises.
Veterans may change their official student status once in their
time as a student at The Citadel. Exceptions to this rule must be
approved by the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
Veteran evening students may enroll in up to six credit hours per
semester during the day. Exceptions to this rule must be approved
by the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
Veteran day students may enroll in up to eight hours per semester
in the evening program. Exceptions to this rule must be approved
by the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.

Admission Policy (Graduate Students)
The Citadel Graduate College seeks to enroll students whose
motivation and educational backgrounds demonstrate a strong
potential for success in the academic program of their choice.
Specific entrance requirements are detailed in other sections of
this catalog, but every applicant for a graduate degree must submit
to the CGC office:
1.	 An application with a non-refundable fee;
2.	 Official scores on the appropriate admissions test (current
within 5 years of application), and;
3.	 An official TOEFL score if English is not the native language. 	
The minimum acceptable score of 550 paper-based, 213		
computer-based, or 79 internet-based;
4.	 Additional documentation may be requested for verification 		
of U.S. Citizenship.

Admission and Student Categories

Graduate students may be admitted to CGC in one of the below
categories.
Degree seeking - A graduate student is classified as degree
seeking if he/she holds a bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree,
all admission requirements are met and the student has been
admitted to a degree program. To obtain this classification a
student must:
1.	 Complete the graduate application along with the nonrefundable application fee.
2.	 Submit an official transcript reflecting the highest degree
earned from a regionally accredited college or university.
Additional transcripts may be required depending on
undergraduate course requirements by program.
3.	 Submit official test scores (GMAT, GRE, or MAT; see
program requirements for acceptable test and test scores).
Admission test must have been taken within the last five
years. Official score report must be sent directly from the
testing organization.
4.	 Submit an official TOEFL score if native language is not
English. The minimum acceptable score is 550 paper-based,
213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based.
5.	 Additional admission requirements for specific programs
are outlined in the information provided for each degree
program.

Non-degree seeking - A graduate student is classified as nondegree seeking if he/she holds a bachelor’s degree or an advanced
degree but who, at the time of the application, does not plan to
pursue a degree. This category authorizes the student to take no
more than 8 hours total for which he/she has the prerequisites. It
does not imply admission to a degree program. Persons admitted
to the non-degree student status who later wish to become degree
seeking must file an application for the desired program and
comply with the requirements stated above in “Degree Seeking.”
Program requirements will dictate the number of hours in nondegree status that will be accepted into any program. No student
shall register beyond 8 hours without being fully accepted into a
degree program. To obtain non-degree classification the student
must:
1.	 Complete the graduate application along with the nonrefundable application fee.
2.	 Submit an official transcript reflecting the highest degree
earned from a regionally accredited college or university.
Additional transcripts may be required depending on
undergraduate course requirements by program.
3.	 Graduate transient students who wish to enroll in course
work for transfer to another institution may be asked to
present evidence they have met any course prerequisites.
Senior Citizens - South Carolina residents over the age of 60 who
meet degree or non-degree admissions requirements may register
for courses on a space-available basis with no credit hours fee
charged. All other fees must be paid.
International Students - An international student who applies to
a graduate program at The Citadel must complete the following
requirements before enrolling in classes:
1.	 Have completed a degree equivalent to an American
baccalaureate degree.
2.	 Have his/her academic credentials officially evaluated by a
member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation
Services (NACES) and sent directly from that organization to
the CGC office.
3.	 Meet all the admission criteria for the desired graduate
degree program.
4.	 Provide completed CGC Immigration Request form.
5.	 Submit an official TOEFL score if native language is not
English. The minimum acceptable score is 550 paper-based,
213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based.
6.	 Provide evidence of ability to meet all financial obligations
while in graduate study at The Citadel by completing the
Certification of Finances form prior to enrolling in courses.
7.	 International students may not register before full acceptance
into a degree program and clearance from the International
Student Director.
Evening Undergraduate Students - Please refer to the Evening
Undergraduate Programs Procedure section.
Provisional Status - Applicants who do not meet the minimum
GPA and/or test score required by their program’s admission
criteria may be allowed to pursue coursework as a provisionally
admitted student. The purpose of the provisional status

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�is to monitor and support the students academic success.
Provisional status requires meeting specific academic standards
in coursework. Refer to the degree program for provisional
requirements.
Conditional Status – Applicants who are unable to produce
official copies of their transcripts, test scores, or other official
documents at the time of their application may be admitted
on conditional acceptance. The purpose of the conditional
acceptance is to give the student additional time for the official
documents to be received by the CGC office. Applicants must be
able to produce unofficial copies of these documents for review
prior to being accepted on conditional status. Applicants will be
admitted on conditional status for one semester until their official
documents are received by the CGC office.

Admission Test
For any graduate programs that require submission of an official
admissions test score, the test must be current within five years of
the application. See the appropriate program for the type of test(s)
required. All programs have the option of waiving test scores for
students.
Applicants for some graduate programs in The Citadel Graduate
College who possess a master’s degree or doctorate degree from a
regionally accredited institution may request permission to waive
the requirement to supply an admissions test score. An applicant
must request the waiver in writing from the academic program
director and acceptance of a waiver must be communicated to The
Citadel Graduate College.

Advisement and the Planned Program
Upon acceptance into a degree program, a student is assigned an
advisor in the area of academic concentration. It is the student’s
responsibility to confer with this advisor at an early date and
at periodic intervals to assure appropriate course selection and
awareness of degree requirements. Degree candidates in some
programs must file an official program of study. This program of
study will be developed in consultation with the student’s advisor
and approved by the appropriate Dean or Department Head. This
program of study is filed in the CGC office and will be used in the
degree audit process. It is a joint responsibility of the advisor and
student to maintain the program of study in a current state.
Modifications in a program of study can be accomplished with the
written approval of the appropriate Dean or Department Head.
Students who wish to select a new major or degree program must
file an application and fee, meet all admission requirements of
the new major or degree program, and be accepted into the new
major or degree program before registration in the new program
can occur.

Audit Policy
A student may elect to audit a course for no credit. Permission
to audit must be obtained from the school/department offering
the course and a form must be submitted. Students must possess

14 The Citadel Graduate College

an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or
university to audit a graduate level course. Students cannot switch
from credit to audit status, or vice versa, after two class meetings.
Auditors are admitted to class on a “space available” basis. The
audit fee is the same as the regular credit hour fee. Students must
be registered in the class they wish to audit.

Course Load
The minimum semester hour load for students wishing to be
classified as full-time graduate students is nine (9) semester hours.
The semester hour load for students wishing to be classified
as part-time graduate students is 4.5 semester hours. Students
holding Citadel graduate assistantships will be considered as full
time if they are taking at least six (6) semester hours. If a student
is enrolled in Maymester and two summer sessions, a maximum
of five courses (15 credit hours, but 17 credit hours including lab
courses) may be taken. The maximum load allowed in Maymester
is one course; the maximum load allowed in each summer session
is two courses, regardless of how many terms are offered or
whether the course is face-to-face or online.

Maymester and Summer School
The Citadel’s Maymester and Summer School is a component
of the CGC which has the responsibility for the coordination
and administration of all aspects of The Citadel’s graduate and
undergraduate summer school programs. The operation of
Maymester and Summer School is the responsibility of the Dean
of the CGC and is administered under the guidelines established
in coordination with the Provost. The operation encompasses all
aspects of college administration.
All Maymester and Summer School students are ultimately the
academic and administrative responsibility of the Provost. CGC
students remain under their academic deans, while non-degree
and transient students are the responsibility of the CGC Dean.
Students residing in the barracks, regardless of academic status are
the disciplinary responsibility of the commandant, all other noncadet students remain as stated above.
Admissions—Undergraduate transient admission to Maymester
and Summer School does not constitute admission to the regular
academic session of The Citadel.

Transient Students
Undergraduate transient students seeking initial admission to
Maymester and Summer School at The Citadel must complete an
application and pay the application fee. High school or college
transcripts are required for enrollment in Maymester or Summer
School. Rising high school seniors may be admitted on the basis
of written recommendations from their high school guidance
counselor or principal and may enroll in a maximum of two
freshman level courses.
Citadel undergraduate day students applying, having applied, or
having been accepted past or present should contact the CGC
office for admission and registration information and assistance.
When cadets enroll in summer courses or graduate courses, they

�are required to adhere to the rules and policies outlined in the
honor code regarding behavior, class performance, and academic
standards.
Undergraduate students seeking admission into evening
undergraduate programs should refer to requirements outlined in
each academic section of this catalog.
Graduate students enrolled in Maymester and Summer School
must go through the admissions procedure outlined in the CGC
catalog. Admission to the program and enrollment in courses
are governed by the policies outlined for the program to which
the student applies. Students enrolled in graduate courses are
classified as “Graduate Students.”
	
Registration - Registration for all students, graduate and
undergraduate, enrolled in Maymester or Summer School at The
Citadel may be conducted in one of two ways:
1.	 Students register via Lessesne Gateway.
2.	 Students may email a registration form.

Course Substitution
Course substitutions in degree programs can only be authorized
by the approval of the Head of the Department, Dean of the
School, and Dean of the CGC. Forms to initiate this procedure are
available in the CGC office or online.

English Fluency Policy
In accordance with the laws of South Carolina, The Citadel
ensures the English fluency of its teaching faculty. Should a
student challenge the English fluency of a member of the faculty,
standard procedures for student academic grievances will be
followed. If a review committee is called for, the native language
of one of the faculty members will not be English.

Pass-Fail Courses
For certain courses, such as internships, practica, workshops,
professional development courses, etc., a grade of pass or fail
may be appropriate. Students taking courses of this nature need
to discuss such arrangements with their advisor. Quality points
will not be awarded for pass or fail work, and performance that is
barely adequate (C+ or below) will not receive credit.

Registration
Registration is not completed until all fees are paid. Students
may not attend class until they are fully registered. Knowingly
attending class without paying is an integrity violation and will
result in dismissal from the college. Any changes in registration
must be made prior to the end of the term’s Add/Drop period. All
fees are due by published calendar dates.

Transfer Credit
No more than 12 hours may be transferred from other regionally
accredited colleges or universities (e.g. Southern Association of
Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools,
etc.). Exceptions may be granted by the CGC Dean. Only graduate
credit hours in which grades of “B” or higher have been earned are
transferable. Some programs allow fewer hours of transfer credit.
Students should check the requirements for specific programs for
the maximum number of credit hours that may be transferred into
his or her program at The Citadel.
To be transferred, credit hours must have been earned within six
years of the date of admission to The Citadel. Students who desire
to take a course at another institution for transfer while enrolled
in CGC must obtain prior approval from their department head.
Acceptance of transfer credits within the aforegoing rules is the
prerogative of the academic department or school.
Ordinarily, course work accepted for transfer must parallel course
work available at The Citadel. However, where the head of the
major department or Dean of the school feels that graduate
course work not equivalent to courses at The Citadel will enhance
the program, up to six semester hours of such credit may be
acceptable. These will be part of the maximum allowable transfer
hours for that program.

Online Course Policy
The Citadel is currently authorized and licensed to operate in the
State of South Carolina. At this time, The Citadel is only accepting
applications for enrollment in online coursework from prospective
students in the State of South Carolina or current students who
reside on-campus. The Citadel is actively working to verify
authorization in other states. Please refer to The Citadel web site
for state authorization updates.

Readmission Policy
The readmission policy for The Citadel Graduate College students
(graduate and evening undergraduate) requires a waiting period of
two semesters, not including summer sessions, if they have been
dismissed for academic reasons. In exceptional and extraordinary
circumstances, a student can petition their academic school dean,
subsequent appeals are sent to the Associate Provost and Dean of
The Citadel Graduate College for readmission, but the granting of
such appeals would be considered unusual and rare.

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�Determining Financial Need

Expenses and
Financial Aid
Fee Payment
All fees are due and payable at the time of registration. If fees
are not paid by the date on the term calendar, the student may be
dropped from registered classes. Checks should be made payable
to The Citadel. Fees may also be paid with bank cards, however a
service fee is incurred. Electronic check payment is also available
at no charge. Deferred payment plans may be arranged in advance
of a semester through a third party. Forms are available in the
Treasurer’s office. The Citadel reserves the right at any time to
adjust fees to meet the current cost of operation. Fee schedules are
published each semester on The Citadel’s web page. The Citadel
Treasurer is responsible for the collection of monies due to The
Citadel. All correspondence concerning fees, payments, and status
of accounts should be directed to the Treasurer’s office.

Financial Aid and Scholarships
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships administers student
loan applications, grants, scholarships, and work-study programs.
The office is located in Bond Hall, Room 138, and staff can be
reached at (843) 953-5187 or by email at financial_aid@citadel.
edu.

Forms and Deadlines
To apply for financial aid at The Citadel, all students should file a
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at fafsa.
ed.gov as soon as possible after January each year. Additional
information may be requested by the Office of Financial Aid and
Scholarships. Students are responsible for checking their Lesesne
Gateway accounts, completing all requested paperwork, and
meeting financial aid requirements in a timely manner. Funds are
limited, so late applications are considered for aid only if resources
are still available.

Dependent or Independent Status
Federal student aid programs are based on the premise that
parents have the primary responsibility of financing their
children’s education. However, independent students are not
required to submit parental data. Students who fall into at least
one of the following catagories are considered independent:
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He/she is at least 24 years old by Dec 31 of the academic year.
He/she is a graduate student.
He/she is married.
He/she is currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed
Forces for purposes other than training.
He/she is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.
He/she has children (or other dependents) and will provide
more than half of their support.
He/she was in foster care or deemed a dependent or ward of
the court.
He/she was an emancipated minor or in legal guardianship as
determined by a court.
He/she was determined to be an unaccompanied youth who
was homeless or was self-supporting and at risk of being
homeless.

Federal Eligibility Requirements

Priority deadline dates are as follows:
Academic year (fall and spring)		

March 15

Fall only	

March 15

Spring only

October 15

Summer	

April 15

Applicants who have not completed all financial aid paperwork
by June 30 should not expect to receive notification of awards
prior to the beginning of fall semester. These applicants should
be prepared to pay for their tuition, fees, and other costs at the
established fee payment deadlines. Students will be reimbursed if
they are subsequently determined to be eligible for financial aid.

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The amount of financial aid is determined based on the FAFSA
form the applicant files after January 1 each year. This form solicits
information about the family’s current financial situation and
produces an “expected family contribution” (EFC). Adjusted gross
income data from tax forms are used, along with current asset
information to determine family resources. Allowances are made
for federal and state taxes, social security, employment (when
both parents work), unusual medical and dental expenses, and
family size. Other factors considered are any unusual expenses
and the number of family members in college. In its simplest
definition, financial need is the difference between what a student
will pay to attend college and the expected family contribution,
as determined by the need analysis. If costs exceed the amount
of family contribution, then the applicant has “demonstrated”
financial need.

Any student who is accepted for admission is eligible to request
financial assistance. However, there are several general eligibility
requirements a student must meet to receive federal financial aid:
1.	 A student must be admitted to The Citadel as a regular or
provisional student.
2.	 A student must be a U.S. citizen, or a national or permanent
resident.
3.	 A student may not receive aid if he or she is in default at any
institution on any Federal Student Loan Program.
4.	 Generally, a student must be enrolled at least half-time. This
is defined as 4.5 hours/semester for graduate students and six
(6) hours/semester for undergraduate students.
5.	 A student may not receive aid if he or she owes a repayment
at any institution on a Pell Grant, Supplemental Grant, or
State Student Incentive Grant.

�6.	 A student must have the minimum grade point ratio and
must make satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward a
degree to continue to receive federal financial aid.

Types of Financial Aid
Please visit http://www.citadel.edu/finaid for detailed information
about the various financial aid programs offered.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for
Financial Aid Recipients
In compliance with regulations governing federal and/or state
financial aid programs, The Citadel is required to monitor each
student to be certain that he or she is maintaining Satisfactory
Academic Progress (SAP) in his or her course of study. SAP
standards are separate from The Citadel’s academic policies and
are reviewed annually at the end of each spring semester.
How the Policy Works
Students who fail to meet published SAP standards will be
ineligible to receive federal or state financial aid funds. However,
those students failing to meet the minimum standards, as
prescribed in this policy, may appeal their status by following
outlined conditions.

b.	 Part-time students (enrolled in 4.5 hours/semester)
must earn at least 66% of credit hours attempted in an
academic year.
2.	 GPA – A student must earn at least a 3.0 grade point average.
3.	 Attempted credit hours cannot exceed 150% of the student’s
program length.
SAP Appeal
Students who have not met SAP have the opportunity to complete
an appeal to regain eligibility for federal aid. Completion of this
process does not guarantee reinstatement of federal financial aid.
Students are responsible for full payment of tuition/fees regardless
of financial aid status. It is also the student’s responsibility to be
aware of and to meet all fee payment and financial aid deadlines.
The SAP Appeal form is available on the Office of Financial Aid &amp;
Scholarship’s webpage on The Citadel website.
The SAP Appeal must include:
1.	 A completed SAP Appeal Form and Academic Improvement
Plan approved by the Academic Support Center and signed
by both the advisor and the student, and
2.	 A letter written by the student that defines why the student
failed to make SAP and what has changed that enables them
to meet SAP at the next evaluation

Academic Year
The academic year for SAP determination is comprised of the fall,
spring, and summer terms.

If a student fails to either regain regular SAP eligibility after one
semester or meet the conditions of the Academic Improvement
Plan, the student is ineligible to receive federal financial aid (Title
IV aid).

Minimum Standards
Unsatisfactory academic progress is defined as a failure to meet at
least one of the following standards:

Appeal Deadlines
Completed appeal forms must be turned in two weeks before the
end of the term for which the appeal is filed.

Undergraduate Students
1.	 Academic Progression
a.	 Full-time students (enrolled in at least 12 hours/
semester) must earn 24 credits hours in an academic
year. Full-time students enrolled in one semester are
considered to be meeting progression standards by
earning at least 12 hours.
b.	 Part-time students (enrolled in less than 12 hours/
semester) must earn at least 66% of credit hours
attempted in an academic year.
2.	 GPA – A student’s GPA must meet the required minimum for
their grade level according to The Citadel’s academic policies
for continuance.
a.	 1.3 with &lt; 39 attempted hours
b.	 1.5 with 40 – 69 attempted hours
c.	 1.7 with 70 – 99 attempted hours
d.	 2.0 with &gt; 99 attempted hours
e.	 Attempted credit hours cannot exceed 207 hours (more
than 150% of program length).

Grades
Only letter grades are given to evaluate a student’s progress. The
following definitions of letter grades are applicable:

Graduate Students
1.	 Academic Progression
a.	 Full-time students (enrolled in at least 9 hours/semester)
must earn 18 credit hours in an academic year. Fulltime students enrolled in one semester are considered to
be meeting progression standards by earning at least 9
hours.

“A” Superior
“B” Very Good
“C” Satisfactory; Acceptable
“D” Marginal; Passing
“F” Unsatisfactory
“P” Grade assigned in pass/fail courses that do not carry credit
hours to designate passing performance
“S” Grade assigned in pass/fail courses that carry credit hours to
designate that a grade of “A”, “B” or “C” has been earned and credit
has been awarded
“U” Grade assigned in pass/fail courses and in ENGL 101 to
designate that a grade of “D” or “F” has been earned and no credit
has been awarded
“W” Withdrawal from a course prior to the official deadline
“I” An Incomplete is awarded when course requirements have
been very nearly met but for authorized reasons (illness, injury,
family emergency, etc.) cannot be completed during the current
semester.
“IP” Grade assigned for courses in which requirements are not
expected to be met in one academic term. The grade of “IP”
must be removed in the next full semester, or the “IP” becomes
an “F.” The summer session will not be considered a semester in

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�this case. Under extenuating circumstances, an extension may be
awarded by the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs with the
recommendation of the instructor. The removal of the “IP” is the
responsibility of the student. Students may not enroll in a course
in which they currently have an “IP.”

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Students who are enrolled in audit courses will not receive
financial aid for these courses.

Refunds
Refunds will be returned to the programs from which the student
received aid. The Higher Education Act of 1998, Public Law 105244, substantially changed the way funds paid toward a student’s
education are managed should the student, as a recipient of
federal financial aid, withdraw from school. If a student who was
awarded financial aid withdraws from school, he/she is eligible
for the “institutionally-determined refund” that remains after the
immediate repayments of the financial aid award to the Office of
Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships. This policy also applies to students
on whose behalf a parent has borrowed a Title IV loan. Refunds
are returned to the programs that awarded the student aid. In
the case of federal financial aid, a statutory schedule is used to
determine the amount of federal financial aid that has been earned
based on the period the student was in attendance. Up through
the 60% point, in each payment period of enrollment, a pro rata
schedule is used to determine how much federal financial aid the
student will receive. After the 60% point, in the payment period
of enrollment, a student has earned 100% of the federal funds
awarded for the period.

Students can access midterm progress and semester grade reports
online by using BANNER Self-Service through the Lesesne
Gateway portal.
Taking or Repeating Courses to Improve the GPA/Grade
Replacement
The regulatory definition for full-time enrollment status (for
undergraduates) has been revised to allow a student to retake (one
time only per previously passed course) any previously passed
course. For this purpose, passed means any grade higher than an
“F,” regardless of any school or program policy requiring a higher
qualitative grade or measure to have been considered to have
passed the course. This retaken class may be counted towards a
student’s enrollment status, and the student may be awarded Title
IV aid for the enrollment status based on inclusion of the class.
A student may be repeatedly paid for repeatedly failing the same
course (normal SAP policy still applies to such cases), and if a
student withdraws before completing the course that he or she is
being paid Title IV funds for retaking, then that is not counted
as his or her one allowed retake for that course. However, if a
student passed a class once, then is repaid for retaking it, and fails
the second time, that failure counts as their paid retake, and the
student may not be paid for retaking the class a third time.

Other federal/state programs as required
Some Private Educational Loans (as required by the lender)

Financial Aid Refund and Repayment Policy

The percentage earned will be calculated
based on the following schedule:
Week 1 	

6 percent

Week 2 	

12 percent

Week 3 	

18 percent

Transfer Credits
When evaluating SAP, a student’s transfer credits, accepted by The
Citadel toward completion of the student’s degree program, will
count as both credit hours attempted and hours earned.

Week 4 	

25 percent

Week 5 	

31 percent

Week 6 	

37 percent

Change of Major
Students that have changed majors and earn more than the
maximum allowable number of credit hours toward graduation
will be required to submit an SAP Appeal.

Week 7 	

43 percent

Week 8 	

50 percent

Week 9 	

56 percent

Week 10 	

60 percent

Second Degrees
Students that are completing a second degree will be required to
submit an SAP Appeal to explain the reason behind earning more
than 150% of allowable credit hours.
Financial Aid Funds Covered By SAP Standards
•	 Federal Pell Grant
•	 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
(SEOG)
•	 Federal Work Study
•	 Federal Direct Loan, subsidized and unsubsidized
•	 Federal Direct PLUS Loan
•	 Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan
•	 South Carolina Teachers Loan
•	 South Carolina Career Changers Loan
•	 South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship
•	 South Carolina LIFE Scholarship
•	 South Carolina Need-Based Grant

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Week 11-16
100 percent
		
For example, if a student has received $1,000 in Federal Financial
Aid and withdraws within the first week of classes, that student
will receive 6 percent ($60) of the aid award applied to total
charges. The remaining $940 will be returned to the Federal
Financial Aid programs in the following order:
1.	
2.	
3.	
4.	
5.	
6.	

Unsubsidized Student Loans
Subsidized Student Loans
Perkins Loans
PLUS Loans/Graduate PLUS Loans
Federal Grants
Other Assistance under Title IV

The refund and repayment provisions mandated by the federal
government for federal aid recipients apply when a student
receives financial aid funds and withdraws, drops out, takes an
unapproved leave of absence, fails to return from an approved

�leave of absence, is expelled, or otherwise fails to complete the
period of enrollment for which he or she was charged. The refund
and repayment requirements DO NOT APPLY to a student who:
•	 Withdraws, drops out, or is expelled before his or her first day
of class, or
•	 Withdraws from some classes, but continues to be enrolled in
other classes, or
•	 Does not receive funds for the period in question. (Students
whose parents received a PLUS Loan are considered to
have received funds and so are covered for the refund and
repayment requirements.)
Repayments
If a student’s non-instructional educational expenses (allowances
as prescribed below) incurred up to the time of withdrawal
exceed the amount of cash disbursement, the student does not
owe a repayment. If cash disbursed exceeds the non-instructional
costs of education incurred up to the time of withdrawal, the
student does owe a repayment. This repayment is the difference
between costs incurred and the actual cash refund received.
Non-instructional expenses are determined by calculating the
percentage of room, board, books, supplies, travel, and personal
expenses incurred during the portion of the term a student is
enrolled. Off-campus board and personal expenses are prorated
on a weekly basis. There is no proration of on-campus room
charges. A percentage of books, supplies, and travel costs is
allowed based on length of enrollment.
Student Aid Accounts to be Refunded and Repaid
Once the amounts to be refunded and/or repaid are determined,
the aid programs from which the student received funds will be
reimbursed in the following order:
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5.	
6.	
7.	

Federal Direct/Stafford loans
Federal Perkins loans
Federal PLUS loans received on behalf of the student
Federal Pell Grants
Federal SEOG Grants
Other Title IV programs
Other federal, state, private, or institutional student financial
assistance received by the student for which refunds are
required
8.	 The student

resource is also taken into consideration. Contact The Citadel’s
Treasurer’s Office for information.
Veterans’ services: Services are administered under the umbrella
of student financial aid at The Citadel. Veterans’ services are
intended to meet the needs of students receiving benefits under
the following programs:
•	 Ch. 30—Montgomery GI Bill—Active Duty, Veterans
•	 Ch. 31—Vocational Rehabilitation
•	 Ch. 33—Post 9-11 GI Bill
•	 Ch. 35—Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program
•	 Ch. 1606—Montgomery GI Bill—Selected Reserve
•	 Ch. 1607—(REAP, Reserve Education Assistance Program).
Due to the complexity of VA educational benefits, students are
encouraged to contact The Citadel’s Veterans Services Office
well in advance of the beginning of the semester. Students
that have already applied for benefits should submit a copy of
their Department of Veterans Affairs Certificate Eligibility. In
compliance with federal regulations, students are required to
follow guidelines set by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
VA Certification Policies and Procedures can be found on The
Citadel’s website under Veterans Services. Staff can be reached at
843-953-9824 or email at va_benefits@citadel.edu.

Refunds
No fees are refunded after the published drop deadline. This
date is usually following two class meetings and is published in
the term calendar at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege. To obtain
the appropriate refund, a student must complete the drop form
available in the CGC office or drop via Lesesne Gateway. The Dean
of CGC may authorize a refund for extenuating circumstances
after the scheduled refund date only if a formal application is
made in writing. Extenuating circumstances are defined as a
death in immediate family, serious medical issues, or military
deployment. Registration, technology, and application fees are not
refundable.

Other Assistance
Vocational Rehabilitation Scholarships: This program provides
for education and training if the student has a physical or mental
disability that is a substantial handicap to employment and if
there exists reasonable expectation that vocational rehabilitation
services may lead to gainful employment. Additional information
is available through the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
in the student’s home state.
College Budget Plans: The Citadel Tuition Payment Plan (CTPP),
which allows families to finance the cost of Tuition, Auxiliary Fees
(Housing/Room/Board) and OneCard. The plan is offered as a
service to the student, allowing the student to finance education
and related costs over the period of a semester. The student
determines the payment schedule and calculates the balance
remaining after financial aid is applied and any other outside

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�Academic Regulations
and Procedures
Application for Resident Status
for Tuition and Fee Purposes
Any student or prospective student who is uncertain about
payment of in-state tuition and fees has the responsibility of
securing a ruling from The Citadel by providing all relevant
information on special application forms. These forms can be
obtained from the Office of the Registrar, Bond Hall, Room 173,
or online at http://www.citadel.edu/registrar/forms/. Completed
forms must be returned to that office at least four to six weeks
prior to registration for any semester or summer term for which
the student is attempting to qualify for in-state tuition and fee rate.

Requirements for Graduation
In addition to the program requirements, the following
requirements must be met for graduation.

The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar
The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar is a professional
development seminar during which graduate students at The
Citadel learn about principled leadership and the institution’s
core values – honor, duty, and respect. Participants engage in
discussions about The Citadel’s mission, what it means to be a
member of The Citadel community, and the application of core
values as a guiding feature of one’s place in life and within an
organization.
Beginning Fall 2013, all degree-seeking students entering The
Citadel Graduate College are required to complete The Citadel
Principled Leadership Seminar at some point prior to finishing
their program of study. The seminar is taught by The Citadel’s
Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics and will be offered
during the academic year. An online version is also available from
the CGC office.

Darkness to Light Training
The Citadel is the first college in the country to enter into an
agreement with the Darkness to Light Foundation for campuswide training for all faculty, staff, and students on child sexual
abuse. This “Stewards of Children” training program assists the
college in creating policies and programs to protect children
and provides faculty, staff, and students with insight into how to
recognize potential problems and the appropriate ways to respond
should a concern be raised about a child. The Citadel’s goal is
100% compliance, meaning all faculty, staff, and students will be
required to either participate in the training or demonstrate proof
that they received it elsewhere.
Beginning in Fall 2014, all non-cadet students (day veteran, active
duty, graduate students including those enrolled in graduate
certificates and all evening undergraduate students) who enroll

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in Citadel course(s) are required to successfully complete D2L
training in their first semester on campus. Students who have
completed D2L training in the last three years need only provide a
copy of their certificate of completion to the CGC office.
An online version of the course is available for all CGC students.
Please contact the CGC office for more information. Students who
do not complete the training will not be allowed to register for the
next semester until proof of completion is presented to the CGC
office.

Dress Code Policy for Veteran Students and
Fifth-Year Students
All veteran students and fifth year cadets are expected to be
cleanly and neatly dressed. This is particularly important as they
serve as role models for other students on campus. Proper dress
is business casual clothing (e.g., khaki pants or denim jeans and
a collared shirt/polo shirt for males and slacks/skirt and blouse
for females). Jeans that are frayed, patched, or contain holes are
unacceptable. Additionally, shoes must be worn at all times.
Specific types of clothing (e.g., frayed or torn jeans, jean shorts,
running shorts, PT shorts, cut-off shorts, warm-up clothes,
bathing suits, beach cover-ups, tank tops, halter tops, tube tops,
flip flop shoes, etc.) are not proper attire for the classroom, library,
or other academic areas. During the summer sessions, Faculty
and staff follow a more relaxed dress code, and a similar approach
to the dress code will apply to students.
Additional Dress Code requirements apply primarily to cadets
with Day Student Status:
1.	 Regulations pertaining to body piercing and tattoos are the
same as those for members of the Corps of Cadets.
2.	 A broken uniform is unattractive anywhere, but it is
especially unsuited for a military college campus or
classroom. Portions of cadet uniforms are not, therefore, to
be worn by non-cadets or cadets with Day Student Status.
3.	 Students’ hair (males and females) will be neatly trimmed and
styled, as will mustaches and sideburns, if applicable.
4.	 Students will wear business attire when members of the
Corps of Cadets are required to appear in full dress or white
uniforms.
For students who violate these dress code rules, and who are not
in compliance with minimal standards for personal appearance,
the following protocols will apply:
1.	 For a first offense, a student will be required, upon
direction of a campus authority, to leave campus until such
discrepancies are corrected.
2.	 For a second offense, a student who fails to adhere to the
dress code policy will be required to meet with the Associate
Provost and Dean of The Citadel Graduate College shortly
after the violation occurs. In this meeting, the student will
be educated on the policy and asked to sign a formal, written
agreement of future compliance with the dress code. The
Associate Provost has the option of applying additional
sanctions should it be deemed necessary to gain compliance.
3.	 Additional violations of the dress code will result in
progressively punitive measures and will include a formal
statement of compliance by the student agreeing to adhere to
the dress code policy.

�The Citadel Non-Cadet Honor Code
Honor Code Statement: It is the responsibility of all community
members to promote, abide by, and enforce the following honor
code: “A Citadel non-cadet student (e.g. graduate, evening
undergraduate, or veteran) does not lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate
those who do.”
It is the responsibility of all Citadel community members to
promote, abide by, and enforce the following honor code. Every
non-cadet student (which includes evening undergraduates,
graduate students, day veterans, fifth-year students, and all
active duty students) must uphold the honor code as well as The
Citadel’s Core Values of Honor, Duty, and Respect. Each student
is required to represent him or herself honestly in all college
business matters and on all documents. Each student does his or
her own work and refrains from any form of academic dishonesty,
including plagiarism and cheating. In personal conduct, each
student acts in a professional and ethical manner and refrains
from any form of disrespectful behavior to any other member of
The Citadel community.
In addition to students enrolled in degree programs and
certificates, or as part of a joint program with other institutions,
this honor code is also applicable to transient students and cadets
who enroll in courses during the summer.
This honor code will go into effect for all new students beginning
Fall 2015. An awareness campaign will commence in Spring
2015 and information about the non-cadet honor code will be
posted on the Graduate College website and the website for the
Office of Military and Veterans Affairs, as well as included as part
of the orientation packets for new students. Cadets will be made
aware of the honor code as it relates to summer terms through
communication with the Office of Academic Affairs and the
Commandant’s Office.
Definition of Terms:
In general, four types of conduct fall under the proposed honor
code: lying, cheating, stealing, and the toleration of those who
engage in any of these activities.
1) Lying. Defined as any attempt to deceive, falsify, or
misrepresent the truth in any matter involving college business.
This includes but is not limited to matters involving academic
standing, participation in courses, financial information, or any
false statements to faculty, staff, administrators, or university
officials.
2) Cheating. Defined as taking or attempting to take, or otherwise
procure intellectual property in an unauthorized manner; selling,
giving, lending, or furnishing to any unauthorized person by a
student enrolled in that course, material which can be shown to
contain the questions or answers to any exam from any course
offered at The Citadel. Academic Dishonesty also includes
plagiarism, including fabricating, forging, or falsifying laboratory
results or reports, or using work from other courses or from
previous assignments for a current class.
The term cheating includes, but is not limited to: 1) the use of
sources beyond those authorized by the instructor for written

assignments; 2) the use of any unauthorized assistance in taking
exams or quizzes; 3) the unauthorized acquisition of tests or other
academic material belonging to a faculty or staff member or a
student.
The term plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the use of
published or unpublished work of another person with full and
clear acknowledgement. It also includes the unacknowledged use
of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the
selling of term papers or other academic material.
3) Stealing. Defined as taking without authority, personal,
government, or college property.
4) Toleration. Defined as the failure to report a case of lying,
cheating, or stealing as defined above to the proper Honor Council
authorities.
Honor Council Composition:
Faculty: Six members; one from each Academic School and one
from the Library. Honor Council members are appointed by
Graduate Council and serve three-year terms.
Students: Two members appointed by The Citadel Student
Government Association.
Chair: A faculty member elected by members of the Council. Calls
meetings, ensures procedures are followed, and is non-voting but
casts the deciding vote in the event of a tie.
Training of Honor Council Members: All members are required
to participate in a workshop/training seminar on Citadel Honor
Code and procedures. Note: this training should be similar in
nature to what cadet honor court members receive on procedures
and content.
Procedures:
Any student, faculty member, or administrator may charge
a student with an honor code violation. All accused students
participating in Honor Council hearings are guaranteed the
following rights during a hearing:
1.	 The right to a representative. In all college hearings and
boards in which a student faces suspension, dismissal or
expulsion, the student may be represented by up to two
student representatives. Representatives must be students in
the same academic program as the student facing disciplinary
action, i.e., graduate students or evening undergraduate
students may not serve as representatives for cadets, nor
may cadets serve as representatives for graduate or evening
undergraduate students. Representatives may participate in
the board or hearing, including speaking directly to the board
or hearing officer and questioning witnesses.
2.	 The right to question all witnesses. In cases where the
complainant is an alleged victim, accommodations may be
made.
3.	 The right to present evidence and call witnesses.
4.	 The right to decline making any statements or answering
questions. In doing so, the Council may draw inferences,
either positively or negatively, from such a refusal.
5.	 The right to an audio copy of the hearing upon written
request.

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�6.	 The right to appeal the decision of the Honor Council.
Honor Council Hearing Procedural Guidelines:
All student conduct hearings shall be conducted according to the
following guidelines except as provided below:
1.	 Hearings will be conducted in private.
2.	 The complainant, accused student, and their representatives,
if any, shall be allowed to attend the entire portion of
the hearing at which information is received (excluding
deliberations). Admission of any other person to the hearing
shall be at the discretion of the Honor Council Chair.
3.	 In hearings involving more than one accused student, the
Honor Council Chair, at his or her discretion, may permit
the hearings concerning each student to be conducted either
separately or jointly.
4.	 The complainant and the accused student have the right
to be assisted by a representative of his or her choosing.
Representatives must be students in the same academic
program as the student facing disciplinary action, i.e.,
graduate students or evening undergraduate students may
not serve as representatives for cadets, nor may cadets serve
as representatives for graduate or evening undergraduate
students. Representatives may participate in the board or
hearing, including speaking directly to the board or hearing
officer and questioning witnesses.
5.	 The complainant and the accused student may arrange for
witnesses to present pertinent information to the hearing.
Witnesses will provide information to and answer questions
from the Honor Council.
6.	 Pertinent records, exhibits, and written statements may be
accepted as information for consideration during the hearing
at the discretion of the Honor Council Chair.
7.	 All procedural questions are subject to the final decision of
the Honor Council Chair.
8.	 After the portion of the hearing concludes in which all
pertinent information has been received, the Honor Council
shall determine whether the accused student is in violation of
the Non-Cadet Honor Code.
9.	 The determination shall be made on the basis of a
preponderance of the evidence--whether it is more likely
than not that the accused student violated the Honor Code.
Formal rules or process, procedure, and/or technical rules of
evidence, such as those applied in criminal or civil court, are
not used in these proceedings.
10.	 There shall be a single audio recording of all student conduct
hearings (not including deliberations). Deliberations should
not be recorded. The record shall be the property of The
Citadel. If an accused student, with notice, does not appear
for a hearing, the information in support of the charges shall
be presented and considered even if the accused student is
not present.
Hearing Protocol:
I. Introductions of the participants in the hearing
II. Chair or Administrator reviews hearing process and procedures
III. Chair or Administrator confirms charges and statements of
responsibility
IV. Complainant/university calls witnesses
	
A. Complainant asks questions of witnesses

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B. Board/Administrator asks questions of witnesses
	
C. Accused student asks questions of witnesses
	
D. All parties have opportunity to ask any additional 	
	
questions
V. Accused student calls witnesses
	
A. Accused student asks questions of witnesses
	
B. Board/Administrator asks questions of witnesses
	
C. Complainant asks questions of witnesses
VI. All parties have opportunity to ask any additional questions to
accused student and/or complainant
VII. Deliberations by Board
Student will be notified of the decision in writing via university
e-mail, with a hardcopy sent by registered mail, within three
business days.
Range of Sanctions:
Note: This list is not exhaustive and may be modified to meet
particular circumstances in any given case. All sanctions become
a part of student’s official record. Final appeals of Honor Council
rulings are made to the President. The procedure for appeals is
found in the campus policies and procedures manual.
1.	 Expulsion—Permanent forced withdrawal from The Citadel.
Although this may be imposed as a first offense for serious
cases, it is usually imposed after other disciplinary methods
have not achieved desired results. In all cases in which
expulsion is appropriate, the Associate Provost and Dean
of the Graduate College will submit documentation and
findings to the President of the college for final disposition.
The President may elect, at his discretion, to impose another
penalty. The student will be notified of the President’s
decision, and that decision is final. A student’s suspension or
expulsion will be noted on his or her transcripts.
2.	 Dismissal—Forced withdrawal from The Citadel for two
semesters.
3.	 Suspension—Forced withdrawal from The Citadel for one
semester.
	
In instances of both dismissal and suspension, students 	
	
may not visit campus or participate in any campus-	
	
related activities. An exception to this rule is if the 	
	
student is seeking clarification of his or her academic 	
	
record and a physical visit to campus is required.
4.	 Reprimand—Written notice to student that behavior
was unacceptable and that further issues could result in
suspension or expulsion.
5.	 Restriction—Loss of privileges including but not limited to
parking on campus, access to university facilities, etc.
6.	 Course Withdrawal—From the course in which the offense
occurred.
7.	 Grade Change—Only for cases involving academic integrity.
Such a sanction must be approved by the Provost or the
Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate College.
8.	 Restitution—Reimbursement for physical damages or loss of
property.
Appeals:
Grounds. An appeal does not provide a second forum in which to
present the case. Appeals deal only with how a decision has been
reached and not with the decision itself. The following are the
exclusive grounds for all disciplinary and academic appeals:

�1.	 That the hearing officer or board failed to provide due
process;
2.	 That significant information has been discovered since the
board or hearing, which would probably change the result,
but which could not, in the exercise of due diligence, have
been presented to the board or hearing.
A review by the President is not considered an entitlement but
is within the scope of authority of the President. This is the final
appeal at the institution and if applicable, all imposed sanctions
are implemented after the President issues his decision.

Academic Standards
All students are expected to maintain high academic standards.
In addition to the grade point average requirements for satisfying
degree standards, the following policies set minimum guidelines
for all graduate programs. Specific programs may establish
more rigorous criteria for satisfactory progress. Students should
carefully study the sections of this catalog pertinent to their degree
program for statements about expectations, which may exceed
these minimal criteria.
	
Any grade of “C” (ie. “C”, “C+”) is a warning that the individual is
not performing at the level expected of graduate students; a grade
of “F” is a clear statement of inadequate performance. Either a
“C” or “F” grade calls into question the expectation of reasonable
progress toward the degree. In order to maintain appropriate
academic quality, the following policy applies to students enrolled
at The Citadel:
1.	 If a student receives a grade of “F” in a graduate course,
regardless of his or her status, the student will be terminated
from the program. The student may appeal in writing to
his or her Dean for reinstatement. If the student is granted
reinstatement status before the end of the drop/add period
for the next academic term, he or she may register for that
term.
2.	 If a student receives seven (7) or more credit hours of
graduate course work with a grade of “C”or “C+” regardless
of his or her status, the student will be terminated from
the program. The student may appeal in writing to his or
her Dean for reinstatement in the program. If a student is
granted reinstatement status before the end of the drop/add
period for the next academic term, he or she may register for
that term.
3.	 Any student admitted to a graduate program who has
earned or attempted twelve (12) hours of graduate credit
must have a cumulative GPR of 3.0 or higher to continue
in the program. If a student’s GPR falls below a 3.0 any
time after the completion of twelve (12) hours of graduate
credit, the student must improve his/her GPR to a minimum
3.0 by the time he/she has completed nine (9) additional
graduate credit hours. If the student achieves a minimum
3.0 while completing these nine (9) additional graduate
credit hours, the standard of maintaining a 3.0 GPR begins
again. Failure to achieve the 3.0 GPR upon completion of
the nine (9) additional graduate credit hours will result in
termination from the program. The student may appeal in
writing to his or her Dean for reinstatement. If the student

is granted reinstatement status before the end of the drop/
add period for the next academic term, he or she may register
for that term. Some programs have more strict program
requirements. Check with your program advisor for the
standards for your program.

Catalog of Record
The catalog bearing the number of the academic year in which the
student enters The Citadel will be his or her catalog of record for
academic program requirements.

Class Attendance
Regular attendance is required of all CGC students, and the
attendance record maintained by the instructor is official. In case
of absences due to illness or other circumstances beyond their
control, students should notify the instructor as soon as possible.
A student who misses more than 20% of the scheduled class
meetings may be awarded a grade of “F” for excessive absences.

Comprehensive Examinations
The Citadel graduate programs vary in their exit requirements.
While all degree programs require at least a 3.0 cumulative GPR
(3.25 for Ed.S.) for graduation, some have an exit examination or
exit project requirement. It is the student’s responsibility to be
aware of these standards.

Confidentiality of Student Records
The Citadel maintains and discloses information from student
records in accordance with the provisions of the “Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974” (FERPA), as
amended. This law requires that educational institutions maintain
the confidentiality of student educational records. The Citadel
accords its students all rights under the law. FERPA coverage
applies to all educational records that contain a student’s
name, social security number, or other personally identifiable
information, in whatever medium, to include electronic form.
No one outside of The Citadel shall have access to nor will the
institution disclose any information from a student’s educational
records without the written consent of the student except in
compliance with the provisions of Federal and State law.
Educational records may be disclosed to personnel within the
institution who have a legitimate educational interest, to parents
of students who are dependents as defined by IRS standards,
to persons or organizations providing students financial aid, to
accrediting agencies carrying out their accreditation function, to
persons in compliance with a judicial order, or in an emergency,
to persons in order to protect the health or safety of the student or
others.
Within The Citadel community, only those members, individually
or collectively, acting in the student’s educational interests are
allowed access to student educational records. These members
include the Board of Visitors, Faculty, and personnel in the Offices
of the President, Provost and Dean of the College, Associate
Provost, Dean of The Citadel Graduate College, Registrar, and

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�Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs.
Directory information about a student may be disclosed at the
discretion of The Citadel without the consent of the student unless
the student has notified the Registrar within two weeks of the
beginning of the academic year (fall semester) that the student
refuses to allow the disclosure of such information. Any student
desiring to keep directory information confidential must give
notice at the beginning of each academic year and the notice is
valid only for that year.

Course Cancellation
It occasionally becomes necessary to cancel a course. The
Citadel reserves the right to cancel any course for which there is
insufficient enrollment. This cancellation may be done without
notice. Students affected by a course cancellation will receive due
consideration and notification by the department offering the
course. If no other satisfactory arrangements can be made, the
student will receive a complete refund of all fees paid.

Degree and Certification Requirements
Specific requirements are detailed in the appropriate sections of
the catalog. The general requirements include completing all
specific program requirements and coursework while maintaining
at least a “B” (3.0) GPA. Students should check the specific
requirements of the program in which they are enrolled. State
certification requirements are determined by external agencies
over which The Citadel has no control. It is the student’s
responsibility to meet these requirements, which are subject to
legislative change. Advisors will assist students in staying current
with these requirements and adjusting programs of study to reflect
any change.

Earning a Second Master’s Degree
The College permits a student to earn a second Citadel master’s
degree in a different program as long as the two programs
share no more than twelve credit hours in common course
requirements. Ordinarily, a minimum of 33 hours of new credits
must be included in the planned program for the second degree.
However, students who enter a second master’s degree program at
The Citadel after also earning a certificate will not necessarily be
subject to this 33-hour minimum; such cases will be evaluated on
an individual basis, with the number of hours ultimately accepted
subject to the approval of the CGC Dean.

General Conduct Policy for Students
Responsibility for professional conduct rests with students as adult
individuals and as members of The Citadel community. CGC
students are expected to conduct themselves as responsible adults.
All members of the campus community are expected to use
reasonable judgement in all aspects of campus life and activity and
to show due concern for the welfare and rights of others. Students
are expected to adhere to all federal, state, and local laws.
The Citadel protects freedom of action and speech, so long as the
exercise of this freedom is not of an inflammatory or demeaning

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nature and does not interfere with the operation of the College.
The Citadel’s Conduct Policy prohibits the possession of drugs,
destruction of property, making false statements of emergency
situations, physical or verbal abuse, or harassment of any sort.
Students who violate the rules and regulations of The Citadel
are subject to expulsion or lesser sanctions. These rules and
regulations are published in “Regulations for Non-Cadet Students
for Fall and Spring Semester And All Students, Including Cadets,
for Maymester or Summer School,” which can be found online at:
http://www.citadel.edu/root/images/BOV/Policies/03provost/3-107-regulations-for-non-cadets.pdf.
The Provost or his designee is responsible for administering the
disciplinary conduct code for CGC students unless they reside
in the barracks during Maymester and Summer School, in which
case the commandant is responsible for discipline.

Grades
Only letter grades are given to evaluate a student’s progress.
No numerical symbol or percentage is fixed or assigned to the
equivalent of any grade.
A:	

	
B+: 	
	
	
B: 	
	
C+: 	
	
	
C: 	
	
P: 	
	
	
	
F: 	
	
I: 	
	
W: 	
	
	
	

A grade of “A” represents work of a high quality. Four
quality points are awarded for each credit hour.
A grade of “B+” represents above average quality work.
Three and one-half quality points are awarded for each
credit hour.
A grade of “B” indicates average graduate work.
Three quality points are awarded for each credit hour.
A grade of “C+” indicates below average graduate work
and is an unsatisfactory grade. Two and one-half quality
points are awarded for each credit hour.
A grade of “C” is unsatisfactory. Two quality points are
awarded for each credit hour.
A grade of “P” indicates work of acceptable, graduatelevel quality. While it signifies work of “A” or “B” level, it
carries no quality points and is awarded only for
designated courses such as workshops, internships, etc.
A grade of “F” indicates that the minimum requirements
have not been met. No quality points are awarded.
A grade of “I” represents work of satisfactory quality
incomplete for authorized reasons. (See section below.)
A grade of “W” represents withdrawal from a course 	
prior to the scheduled withdrawal deadline. No quality 	
points are associated with the “W”, and there is no 	
academic penalty for the student.

Grade of “I”
Incomplete “I” grades must be made up during the term
following the recording of the grade. A grade of “I” received in
the fall term must be made up by the end of the following
spring term. A grade of “I” received in either the spring or
summer term must be made up by the end of the following
fall term. An extension of time not to exceed one additional
term may be authorized for extenuating circumstances by the
appropriate dean. Grades not made up within the authorized
time limit will convert to a grade of “F,” and such courses will
be included in calculating the GPR.

�Cumulative Grade-Point Ratio
In addition to completing all specific program requirements,
in order to remain in good academic standing, The Citadel
Graduate College requires students to maintain a 3.0 GPA. Failure
to maintain this GPA results in dismissal from that program.
Should a student be enrolled in multiple programs or certificates,
a cumulative GPA is not sufficiently accurate in determining a
student’s academic standing. In such cases, the standard used to
determine their eligibility is the student’s GPA in that particular
program, not their cumulative GPA.

Graduation
The Citadel Graduate College is committed to making the
graduation/commencement experience a special one for its
students. The following policy outlines the procedures for applying
to graduate and participation in the annual CGC commencement
ceremony. It is each student’s responsibility to apply to graduate.
There are three graduation dates each calendar year. There
is a May graduation date at the end of the Spring period of
instruction, an August graduation date at the end of the Summer
period of instruction, and a December graduation date at the
end of the Fall semester period of instruction. There is one
commencement ceremony each calendar year, in May, following
the Spring semester.
Graduation Application Deadlines
Fall

November 1st

Spring

February 1st

Summer

February 1st

Graduation
1.	 Applications for graduation are available in the Office of
the Registrar and online. Failure to apply by the deadline
incurs a late fee, may delay receipt of the diploma, and may
prevent the student from participating in the commencement
ceremony.
2.	 The graduation date is the term in which the student
completes all requirements. An incomplete grade is a delay in
the completion of a requirement, and the posting of the final
grade determines the completion of that requirement.
3.	 Do not select a graduation date until you plan to meet all
requirements by that date as applications are processed and
diplomas are ordered based on your graduation application.
If the graduation date submitted is not met, a new application
will be required along with applicable fee, and the diploma
will need to be reordered.
4.	 To be recommended for a degree, students must meet all
admission requirements and satisfactorily complete the
program requirements for the degree. Students must be free
from all financial indebtedness to The Citadel.
5.	 Students may apply for graduation and participate in
commencement during the academic year in which they are
completing their degree requirements.

Participation in the CGC Commencement Ceremony
1.	 Students must indicate on their application for graduation
they intend to participate in commencement ceremonies. If a
student does not confirm intent, they will not be permitted to
participate in the ceremony.
2.	 Evening undergraduate students must have a 2.0 GPA at
the time of graduation application to participate in the
commencement ceremony. Graduate students must have a
3.0 GPA at the time of graduation application to participate
in the commencement ceremony.
3.	 Students must properly wear official regalia for the
commencement ceremony.
4.	 Students who complete all coursework and degree
requirements during the summer session following that year’s
commencement exercises may participate in that ceremony
or can decide to participate in the commencement ceremony
the following year.
5.	 In some cases, students have completed their program
requirements but are unable to participate in the
commencement ceremony during the year they intended
to graduate (e.g. military deployment, career relocation, or
illness). In such cases, students may apply to graduate and
participate in the next year’s commencement ceremony.
Students exceeding this one year of eligibility will not be
allowed to participate in the CGC commencement ceremony.
6.	 For those students who have earned a second master’s
degree within the same academic year, the student will select
which program of study they will process with, but will be
recognized for both programs of study.
7.	 Parents who are either graduates of the Corps of Cadets, the
Veterans Program, or The Citadel Graduate College may
present diplomas to their sons or daughters at the CGC
commencement ceremony. The graduate must provide the
CGC with their full name, relationship, and graduation year
before the stated deadline and for approval.

Intellectual Property Policy Preamble
The Citadel has among its primary purposes teaching, research,
and the expansion and dissemination of knowledge. Products of
these endeavors include the development and use of intellectual
property. It is the policy of the College that its faculty, staff,
and students carry out their scholarly work in an open and free
atmosphere that encourages publication and creation of such
works without constraint but consistent with applicable laws and
College policy. This policy will be in accord with the guidelines
and criteria published in The American Association of University
Professors’ “Statement of Copyright” (Policy Documents and
Reports. Ninth Edition, 2001, or subsequent editions).

Intellectual Property
Ownership of intellectual property will reside with the originator,
whether a member of the faculty, staff, or a student, unless: (a) the
property is created at the specific direction of the College; or (b)
the originator has made exceptional use of College resources in
creating it.
At the time when the work is directed by the College or at the time

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�when the College makes exceptional resources available to the
originator of intellectual property, the Provost and the originator
will together determine ownership and will negotiate a written
agreement concerning that property. These determinations will be
made on a case-by-case basis.

Nondiscrimination Policy
The Citadel is committed to providing equal opportunities to
men and women students in all campus programs, including
intercollegiate athletics, in order to make The Citadel the best
coeducational college in America.
This commitment requires that no discrimination shall occur
in our admissions policies, academic programs or services, as
well as employment practices on the basis of sex, race, color,
religion or national origin. This policy is in accordance with Title
IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 as amended. Inquiries concerning the application of
Title IX and other nondiscrimination laws may be referred to The
Citadel’s Affirmative Action Officer and Title IX Coordinator,
Bond Hall, Room 369, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, South
Carolina, 29409, 843-953-6989, or the Assistant Secretary of
Education, Civil Rights Division, US Department of Education,
Washington, DC 20201-2516.

Repeating a Course
Courses may be repeated only under the following circumstances:
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No courses may be repeated once a grade of “B” or higher has
been earned.
If a class in which a “C+” or “C” was earned is repeated, it
may be repeated only one time.
If a course is repeated, the last grade of record is used to
determine whether course requirements for graduation have
been met.
The hours may be used only once toward graduation.
All courses, previously passed or repeated, will be figured in
the student’s GPR. No grade previously recorded is removed
from the transcript.

Satisfactory Progress and
Length of Academic Program
Unless otherwise stated, students are expected to complete all
degree requirements within a six (6) year period from the time
of registration for the first graduate course in that program.
Students enrolled in the Ed.S. in School Psychology program
have seven (7) years to complete the degree. Students enrolled
in the M.A. in Psychology: Clinical Counseling degree program
have a five (5) year limit. Requests for a waiver must be initiated
by the student in writing to the appropriate Department Head,
who is responsible for notifying the student. Department Heads
will forward recommendations through their appropriate Dean
who sends it to the CGC office. This recommendation will be
subject to the final approval of the CGC Dean. Waivers must be
on file in the CGC office prior to application for graduation. It is

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the student’s responsibility to ensure the waiver is provided to the
CGC office.
If a waiver is granted, a probationary extension for one year
is authorized. At the completion of that year, an additional
extension may be authorized (if necessary) contingent upon the
student having made adequate progress. “Adequate Progress” is
defined as completing graduate work in two of the three semesters
(summer session counting as a semester) of the year of probation.
An average grade of “B” (3.0) for that year is also required. At
all levels, the department or school will be responsible for
oversight of student progress and initiation of action related to
unsatisfactory progress. It is the student’s responsibility to be
aware of courses that will not meet graduation time lines for
satisfactory progress. Advisors should assist students with this
calculation.

Student Academic Grievances
The academic grievance process of the college is reserved for
the most serious alleged offenses. These matters deal not with
differences of opinion, but with violations of due process; denial
of individual rights; or unequal treatment/discrimination based
on sex, race, color, or national origin. Students who feel that they
have an academic grievance are directed first to confer with the
instructor or other individual(s) involved. Where this does not
result in satisfaction or if this step is not feasible, the student
should present the grievance in writing to the lowest appropriate
level not involved in the grievance, department head or Dean.
If the student does not receive a response within a reasonable
period of time, normally considered two weeks, a copy of the
written grievance may be provided to the next higher academic
level not previously involved in the grievance, i.e. the department
head or the school Dean, with a request for assistance in resolving
the grievance. A final appeal for satisfaction may be made to the
Provost. The purpose of this process is to permit each level of the
academic level of authority to have the opportunity to resolve the
grievance satisfactorily. The Dean of the CGC does not rule on
academic matters. However, students are encouraged to provide
a courtesy copy of grievances and appeals to the Dean of the CGC
for record. The CGC will monitor time lines and processes for
compliance with procedure and will inform the appropriate level
of the academic authority if procedure is not followed.

Student Appeal of Grade
A student who wishes to appeal the final grade assigned in a
course must first confer with the instructor of the course in which
the grade was received. If this does not result in satisfaction, the
student should contact the appropriate department head or Dean
who will review the matter. The faculty member and the student
are both obligated to provide requested relevant information to
the department head or Dean. The department head or Dean will
present his/her findings to the student within ten working days of
being contacted.
If this does not result in satisfaction, the student should contact
the Provost. If deemed appropriate, the Provost will appoint a
hearing board of three faculty members, with one designated as
chair, and a student in good standing of the same student type
as the appellant. This board shall have the authority to request

�testimony, hear witnesses, and study records and materials. The
board shall forward its findings and recommendations to the
Provost, who shall decide the case. The decision of the Provost
is final.

Student Responsibility

internship and must possess an overall 2.0 GPA for undergraduate
students or 3.0 GPA for graduate students. To place a class ring
order, contact the Alumni Center at (843) 953-7698. The Alumni
Center will verify eligibility with the CGC office.

Dining

The College and departments establish certain academic
requirements that must be met before a degree is granted. Advisors,
department heads, and Deans are available to help the student
understand and arrange to meet these requirements, but the student
is responsible for fulfilling them. If, at the end of a student’s course
of study, the requirements for graduation have not been satisfied,
the degree will not be granted. For this reason, it is important for
each student to be acquainted with all academic, financial, and
administrative requirements within the prescribed deadlines and
time limits.

Coward Hall (The Citadel Dining Hall)—The price of meals for
students living in the barracks is included in room and board fees.
All other students, graduate or undergraduate, may obtain noon
meal tickets for the established fee indicated in the online “Summer
Schedule of Classes.” Meal tickets for three meals a day (breakfast
and lunch only on Fridays, no meals on Saturdays or Sunday) are
also available to all interested students not living in the barracks.
Individual meal tickets will not be sold. All students may purchase
snacks and light meals in the food court in Mark Clark Hall.

Transcript

Housing

A transcript is a confidential document and is released only when
students make a request online at www.citadel.edu/root/registrartranscripts. The transcript fee is based on the method of delivery.
Official copies are not released to students but are sent to requested
destinations.

Housing in barracks is available to any student enrolled in classes
at The Citadel during Maymester or Summer School. However, it is
not mandatory for any student to live on campus during Maymester
and Summer School. The online “Schedule of Summer Classes”
provides information on the cost of living in barracks housing.

Transcripts sent from other colleges to The Citadel become the
property of The Citadel and cannot be issued to the student as a
third party.

Student Services
Academic Support Center
The Citadel’s Academic Support Center provides a wide range
of academic support services. Included among these are the
enhancement of writing, mathematical, and reading skills; the
general improvement of academic performance in all subject areas;
and an emphasis on retention throughout The Citadel’s academic
community. Cadets and non-cadets have access to the Center. In
addition to individual and small-group tutorials held in the Center,
the staff conducts requested workshops for both graduate and
undergraduate classes.
In all of its activities, the Center strives to assure that its efforts
are consistent not only with the mission statement of The Citadel,
but also with the objectives of the academic departments and
specific graduate programs. Although there may be an occasional
exceptional situation in which it is appropriate to restrict the
nature of the assistance that may be offered by the Center (e.g.,
because of specific program accreditation issues that might impact,
say, a particular assignment), all students are encouraged to take
advantage of the resources offered by the Academic Support Center.

CGC Class Ring
All CGC students graduating from degree programs are eligible
for the CGC Class ring. CGC students may order their ring upon
completion of all but the final two semesters of coursework/

Parking
Ample and secure parking is available on campus for all Maymester
and Summer School students. All automobiles parked within
The Citadel gates are required to have a parking tag. The tags are
obtained in person in the Public Safety Office after paying the fee
in the Treasurer’s Office or by paying the fees in the public safety
office. The fee for the parking tag is published in the “Schedule of
Classes” online at www.citadel.edu. Very limited parking is available
for motorcycles on a first-come, first-served basis just outside the
Hagood gate at the end of Huger Street. All motorcycles must have a
Citadel parking tag. Two and three wheeled motorized vehicles may
not be operated on campus.

Recreation
Campus recreational facilities are available to students enrolled in
classes upon payment of the activity fee in the Treasurer’s Office.
These facilities include the Deas Hall weight room, racquetball
courts, swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis courts, track, boating
center, and The Citadel Beach House located on the Isle of Palms.
Students must show The Citadel identification card to use these
facilities.

Student Identification Cards
Maymester and Summer School students attending on-campus
courses may obtain a Citadel identification card. The identification
cards are obtained in Bond 244. This card is necessary for using The
Citadel and area consortium libraries.

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�Specific Policies and
Procedures for Evening
Undergraduate Programs
All other CGC policies and procedures apply.
The Citadel Evening Undergraduate Studies (EUGS) program
serves the distinctive needs of adult and non-traditional students
who are attempting to complete a four-year degree and/or further
their professional development.
The EUGS program offers seven undergraduate degrees: Bachelor
of Arts in Criminal Justice; Bachelor of Arts in Political Science;
Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies Education; Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration; Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering;
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering; and Bachelor of
Science in Mechanical Engineering.
In each of the undergraduate degree programs, a minimum of 36
of the total required credit hours must be taken at The Citadel.
Credits gained through AP, CLEP, or any other “testing out” process
may not be counted among those 36 credit hours. Acceptability
of transfer credits is governed by the policy described under the
Transfer Credits section below.
Fall, spring, and summer course schedules are available online.
Information on programs, classes, and fees can also be obtained
from the CGC office or online. Information on financial aid
is available online through the Office of Financial Aid and
Scholarships or by phone at (843) 953-5187.

2 plus 2 Program/Degree Completion
Students who wish to earn a degree from The Citadel Evening
Undergraduate Studies (EUGS) program begin their coursework
at another institution and complete their degree at The Citadel.
Prerequisite courses (typically freshman and sophomore level
courses) are taken at regionally accredited colleges and universities
and transferred to The Citadel. The EUGS program at The Citadel
offers the upper-level (junior and senior level) courses which enable
students to complete the program and receive a baccalaureate
degree from The Citadel.
A unique feature of the Business Administration, Criminal Justice,
Political Science, and Social Studies Education programs is that
students can take classes at The Citadel while completing their
Associate’s degree. However, all students must have at least 24 hours
of college credit transferred to The Citadel prior to taking any
courses at The Citadel.
		
The Citadel has partnered with eleven technical colleges in South
Carolina. These partnerships permit students to earn an Associate’s
degree at a technical college and then transfer to The Citadel
EUGS program for the final two years. All partner schools offer
the prerequisites required for the upper-level classes offered at The
Citadel.

28 The Citadel Graduate College

Our partner colleges are as follows:
•	 Aiken Technical College
•	 Florence-Darlington Technical College
•	 Horry-Georgetown Technical College
•	 Midlands Technical College
•	 Northeastern Technical College
•	 Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
•	 Piedmont Technical College
•	 Spartanburg Community College
•	 Spartanburg Methodist College
•	 Technical College of the Lowcountry
•	 Trident Technical College

Transfer Program
Courses may also be transferred from regionally accredited
colleges and universities other than those listed here (e.g. Southern
Association of Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools, etc.). The basic course requirements remain the same.
The junior and senior years are completed at The Citadel.
	

Academic Criteria for Continuance
In order to be eligible to continue at The Citadel, a student must
meet minimum standards regarding hours earned at The Citadel
or properly transferred from another accredited institution, and
an acceptable cumulative grade-point ratio must be maintained.
Full-time students, those taking at least 12 credit hours each
semester, must earn at least 24 semester hours each two-semester
period. Part-time students must have passed at least 50 percent
of the coursework attempted in the two previous semesters and
the included summer sessions. If a previously passed course
is repeated, the hours may be used only once toward meeting
requirements for hours passed.
The student must also meet the grade-point ratio (GPR)
requirement for the appropriate category of credit hours of record
as listed in the table below. In determining the category for credit
hours of record, hours transferred into The Citadel from other
institutions are included as credit hours of record.
The column “Quality Hours Plus Transfer Hours” includes:
1.	 All credit attempted for which a grade of “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or
“F” was received at The Citadel,
2.	 Course work transferred from other colleges, and
3.	 Courses taken on a Pass-Fail basis.
Quality Hours
Grade-Point Ratio Grade-Point Ratio
Plus Transfer &amp; for Continuance	
for Continuance
Pass/Fail Hours
(on probation) 	 (without probation)
0-39			1.100		1.300
40-69			1.400		1.600
70-99			1.700		1.800
100 &amp; above		
1.900		
2.000
This table shows the minimum academic progress students
must make toward attaining the minimum acceptable overall
grade-point ratio of 2.000 as they approach the total number
of hours required in the course of study of their selected major.
For the purpose of determining academic probation, criteria for
continuance, dean’s list, graduation, and other academic matters,
grade-point ratios will not be rounded.

�Admission Policy
The CGC permits participation by evening undergraduate students in
non-degree status as well as those who are pursuing an undergraduate
degree. Students must have completed 24 credit hours and maintained
a minimum 2.0 GPA to be considered for admission. Every applicant for
a bachelor’s degree must submit the following to the CGC office:
1.	
2.	
	
3.	
4.	
	

Completed evening undergraduate application.
Official transcripts sent directly from all regionally accredited	
colleges attended.
An official TOEFL score if English is not the native language.
Additional documentation may be requested for verification	
of U.S. citizenship.

Conditional Status: Applicants who are unable to produce official
copies of their transcripts, test scores, or other official documents
at the time of their application may be admitted on conditional
acceptance. The purpose of the conditional acceptance is to
give the student additional time for the official documents to be
received by the CGC office. Applicants must be able to produce
unofficial copies of these documents for review prior to being
accepted on conditional status. Applicants will be admitted on
conditional status for one semester until their official documents
are received by the CGC office.
Non-degree seeking undergraduate students are those who do not
intend to become degree seeking students. While these students
are allowed to take undergraduate courses at The Citadel under
the following conditions, they cannot use these courses as a way of
circumventing standard CGC admissions policy through the EUGS
program.
1.	 Students who provide documentation of having graduated
from an accredited high school or having completed the
General Education Development (GED) examination may
register for up to 15 credit hours of course work for personal or
professional development only.
2.	 South Carolina residents over the age of 60 who meet degree
or non-degree admissions requirements may register for
courses on a space-available basis with no credit hours fee
charged. All other fees must be paid.
3.	 High school seniors may be permitted to register for a
maximum of two courses and the associated labs in the CGC
under specialized programs, such as the Citadel’s Teacher
Cadet program on the basis of written recommendation from
their high school guidance counselor or principal.
4.	 Undergraduate transient students who wish to enroll in course
work for transfer to another institution may be asked to present
evidence they have met any course prerequisites.
5.	 Students who are in cadet status and are enrolled in the Corps
of Cadets for a fall or spring semester are not eligible to enroll
in CGC courses. A cadet who has been expelled from The
Citadel is not eligible to attend any class at The Citadel—day,
evening, or summer. A cadet who has been suspended or
dismissed is not eligible to attend any class at The Citadel—day,
evening, or summer—until accepted for readmission to the
College.

Catalog of Record
The catalog bearing the number of the academic year in which

undergraduate students enter The Citadel will be their catalog of
record for matters of academic policy.
When a student is readmitted after an absence of at least three
academic semesters (summer sessions will not be considered as
semesters for this purpose), the catalog bearing the number of
the academic year in which the student is readmitted will be the
catalog of record for matters of academic policy and graduation
requirements.

EUGS 101 Introduction to The Citadel
Experience
All EUGS students must complete EUGS 101 in their first
semester at The Citadel. This one-credit-hour online introductory
course provides an overview of services offered by The Citadel as
well as an overview of The Citadel’s three core values of honor,
duty, and respect.
All students are also encouraged to visit the Orientation webpage
to become familiar with all the services available to them. The
webpage is: www.citadel.edu/root/graduatecollege-currentstudents/orientation.

College Level Examination Program
Through College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) Subject
Examinations, undergraduate students are permitted to earn
college course credits for knowledge they have gained in certain
subject areas prior to beginning their college experience. Not
all CLEP examinations are accepted by The Citadel. Therefore,
the student must obtain prior approval through the Office of
the Registrar. CLEP credits may be earned under the following
conditions:
1.	 The score earned must meet or exceed the current minimum
score recommended by CLEP for that subject area exam.
2.	 The amount of credit will be determined by the scope of the
material measured.
3.	 Because of the laboratory experience is such an integral part
of the Core Curriculum Science Requirement, credit for only
the lecture portion of a science course may be earned through
CLEP. The lab portions must be earned through a laboratory
course.
4.	 Completing any portion of a requirement through CLEP
must be approved by the head of the Department of Modern
Languages.
A complete listing of courses for which credit may be awarded
through CLEP is available in the Office of the Registrar.

Combining Courses
Courses may be combined to meet a maximum of one general
elective credit requirement under the following circumstances:

CGC/EUGS Catalog 2015-2016 29

�1.	 The courses to be combined must all be offered by the same
department and must be related in some way.
2.	 The department head or Dean for the program in which the
student is majoring must provide a recommendation and
rationale for combining courses.
3.	 The Dean responsible for the academic program in which
the student is majoring must grant final approval for the
combining of courses.

Course Overload Policy
A maximum course load of 22 credit hours will be approved for
either fall or spring semester. Overload (18-22 credit hours)
requests may made in writing to the Associate Provost and Dean
of the Graduate College.

Dean’s List and Gold Star Certificates

Effective Fall 2015, EUGS students who distinguish themselves
academically will be formally recognized by the College. Full-time
students who earn a 3.2 GPA or higher each semester (Fall or
Spring) in courses at The Citadel will earn Dean’s List designation.
Similarly, those who earn a 3.7 GPA or higher each semester in
courses taken at The Citadel will be recognized with a Gold Star
Certificate.

Definitions
Elective refers to a course that is required for graduation and may
be any three-credit course offered by the College.
Approved Elective refers to a course that must be selected from a
list of courses provided by the individual school or department.
Non-Departmental Elective refers to a course that is required for
graduation and must be taken outside the major department.
Students are encouraged to study areas outside their major to
ensure as broad an education as is practical.
Students are reminded that it is expected that all coursework in
the first two years of these programs be taken at other regionally
accredited institutions and transferred to The Citadel. Courses at
the 100- or 200-level will rarely be offered through CGC in a fall
or spring semester. Some courses may be available in Maymester
or Summer School at The Citadel.

Grades
Only letter grades are given to evaluate an undergraduate student’s
progress. The following definitions of letter grades are applicable:
a.  “A” represents superior attainment on the part of the student.
b. “B” represents work that is clearly above the average, but not
superior.
c. “C” represents average attainment on the basic standards set for
the course.
d.  “D” represents minimum attainment of the basic standards.
e.  “F” represents failure.
f. “W” represents withdrawal from a course prior to the official
deadline which is indicated in the college calendar and is no

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earlier than the Wednesday following the midterm grading period.
Beyond that point, students will receive the grade of “F” should
they fail to complete the course or complete it unsuccessfully.
Under extenuating circumstances, the grade of “W” may be
awarded after the established deadline to withdraw from a course.
Such an action is taken only upon the recommendation of the
instructor and requires the concurrence of the Dean responsible
for the student’s academic program. Supporting evidence is the
responsibility of the student and must be submitted in writing to
the responsible Dean.
g. The notation of “I” (for Incomplete) is used in instances
when course requirements have been very nearly met but for
authorized reasons (illness, injury, family emergency, etc.) cannot
be completed during the current semester. To be eligible for the
grade of “I,” students’ work must be satisfactory at the time they
are forced to terminate participation in the course. Unsatisfactory
work will result in a failing grade. The grade of “I” must be
cleared during the next semester in residence or within one year,
whichever comes first, or the “I” becomes an “F.” The summer
session will not be considered a semester in this case. Students
may not officially enroll in a course in which they currently have
an “I.” An extension of time due to extenuating circumstances
may be authorized by the Dean responsible for academic program
upon the recommendation of the instructor. The removal of the
incomplete is the responsibility of the student.
Should a student fail to complete a semester or summer session for
any reason, the grade in each course in which the student is then
enrolled shall be determined by the individual faculty member.
No numerical symbol, bracket, or percentage is assigned the
equivalent of any grade. Arbitrary distribution of grades according
to some formula or curve is not permitted. However, by means of
departmental supervision and consultation between instructors,
every effort is made to obtain consistent standards within the
department.
Students are expected to use proper grammar in all their course
work, whether written or oral. Proper usage is expected at the
college level and is required by all professors.
Any change of grade deemed necessary by the faculty member
concerned must be based on instructor error and made within
one month after the beginning of the next semester in attendance
following the recording of the grade. In no case will a grade be
changed after one month into the second semester after it was
awarded. The summer session will not be considered a semester
in this case. After grades in a course have been submitted to the
Registrar’s Office, every request for a change of grade must be
approved by the department head and the Dean responsible for
the academic program. Grade reports are available at the end of
each semester and summer session.

Grade-Point Ratio Computation
In computing the undergraduate grade-point ratio, grades are
weighted as follows:

�	

Grade            Quality-Points Per Semester Hour
	A	
4
	B	
3
	C	
2
	D	
1
	 F, I, W	
0			

The grade-point ratio for any semester is determined by dividing
the total number of quality points earned by the total number of
hours for which the following grades were received: A, B, C, D, or F.
The cumulative grade-point ratio on which graduation, academic
probation, and academic discharge are based is determined by
dividing the number of quality points earned at The Citadel by the
number of quality hours attempted at The Citadel. The number of
quality hours for this purpose includes all credit hours attempted
at The Citadel for which the following grades were received:
A, B, C, D, or F. The number of quality points earned includes
all quality points associated with quality hours earned at The
Citadel. The Citadel does not award plus and minus grades for the
undergraduate programs.

Taking or Repeating Courses to
Improve the GPA
A student may not take or repeat a course which is taught at a
lower level than or serves as a prerequisite for a course which the
student has already completed. Courses may be repeated under
the following conditions:
1.	 No course may be repeated once a grade of “B” or higher
has been earned.
2.	 If a course is repeated, the last grade of record is used to
determine whether course requirements for graduation
have been met.
3.	 If a previously passed course is repeated, the hours may
be used only once toward meeting requirements for total
hours passed.
4.	 When courses are repeated under the conditions
described above, the original course grade will be
replaced by the newer grade when calculating students’
Grade Point Averages (GPA’s), quality hours, and earned
credit hours. Both the old and new grades will appear
on students’ transcripts, but only the newer grade will be
used in calculating GPA’s.
5.	 The maximum number of hours for which Grade
Replacement will be allowed over the course of a
student’s undergraduate career is 16. If a student repeats
more than 16 hours of credit, both the old and the new
grade will be used to calculate the student’s Grade Point
Average (GPA), quality hours, and earned credit hours.
6.	 For the purpose of determining graduation honors (e.g.,
cum laude, etc.), both the old grade and the new grade
will be used in making the GPA calculation to determine
honors eligibility.

Academic Forgiveness
Any undergraduate student who has been seperated from The
Citadel for 48 or more consecutive months is eligible to apply for
Academic Forgiveness.

Upon readmission, a student seeking to apply for Academic
Forgiveness must first complete 24 hours at The Citadel with
a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher on those 24
hours in order to apply for Academic Forgiveness
To apply for Academic Forgiveness, a readmitted student who
has met the minimum GPA requirement on 24 hours must make
a formal written request for an academic “fresh start” and must
meet in person with the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
to discuss that application.
If a student is granted Academic Forgiveness, then all previous
coursework completed at The Citadel will be treated as transfer
credit (i.e., as pass/fail coursework) for the purpose of computing
the student’s cumulative Citadel GPA; in addition, courses
which the student previously passed at The Citadel with a grade
of “D” will continue to be counted in the student’s total earned
hours and will not have to be repeated. All previous grades will
remain on the student’s permanent record, but they will not
be computed in the student’s GPA. The transcript will contain
this notation: “Academic Forgiveness was granted as of (date of
readmission); grades earned at The Citadel prior to this date
are not included in this student’s GPA calculation.” Students
who have been granted Academic Forgiveness will not be eligible
to receive graduation honors (e.g., cum laude, etc.).

Pass-Fail
Evening Undergraduate students with cumulative grade-point
ratios of 2.0 or higher may elect to take elective courses on a PassFail option. Normally, no more than one course may be taken
under this option each semester. A student may take the PassFail option only on courses which meet elective requirements.
Students may not change their decision to take a course on the
Pass-Fail basis after the first two weeks of the term. Courses
completed on the Pass-Fail option carry graduation credit, but
quality points are not awarded. These courses are not included in
grade point ratio computations. Instructors report grades as usual,
A through F. The Registrar’s Office translates grades as follows:
•	
•	
•	

The grades of “A” through “C” as “S” (satisfactory, pass-for credit)
The grades of “D” or “F” as “U” (unsatisfactory, fail-no credit)
Students desiring to take a course on the Pass-Fail option should
contact the Registrar’s Office.

Requirements for Graduation
For graduation, an undergraduate student must complete one of
the departmental major courses of study stated in the catalog of
record and must achieve a minimum cumulative grade-point ratio
of 2.0 and a minimum grade point ratio of 2.0 in all coursework in
the major.
	

Transfer Credits

Normally, only courses which are comparable in content and
credit hours to specific courses offered by The Citadel and in
which grades of “C” or better have been earned at a regionally
accredited institution (e.g. Southern Association of Colleges,
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, etc.) will be

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�considered for transfer. However, the Dean responsible for the
academic program in which the student is majoring may accept
for transfer to meet General Elective credits courses that are not
offered by The Citadel but which are considered to be worthy of
credit as electives and in which grades of “C” or higher have been
earned. The respective department heads or Deans, as appropriate,
are responsible for considering all transfer courses that are
comparable to courses offered by The Citadel. Course work taken
at another college and accepted for transfer by The Citadel need
not be applicable to a student’s major. Courses transferred from
another college will not be noted in the student’s grade-point ratio
at The Citadel. Transcripts sent from other colleges to The Citadel
become the property of The Citadel and cannot be issued to the
student or a third party.
To ensure that courses taken away from The Citadel will be
accepted for transfer, students must obtain written, prior approval
through the Office of the Registrar.
All transfer credits are provisional. If an academic unit determines
within a reasonable period of time after classes begin that the
student is not prepared to take a course for which the course
transferred is a prerequisite, the allowance of credit is withdrawn,
and the student must take the prerequisite course at The Citadel.

Transfer Students
An undergraduate student may be accepted into evening
undergraduate degree-seeking status in the CGC under one of the
following conditions:
1.	 The Citadel and several South Carolina technical colleges have
articulated agreements that permit students to complete the
first two years of study in engineering, business administration,
criminal justice, political science, or Social Studies education.
These credits are transferred to The Citadel, where a student
can complete the final two years for a Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Criminal Justice, Political Science or Social Studies
Education; or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business
Administration, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
or Mechanical Engineering. A student needs to submit an
application and official transcript from one of the partnering
technical colleges with a minimum of 24 credit hours in order
to be admitted to The Citadel through The CGC. Details of
the 2+2 programs are available online. These programs are
outlined in this catalog under their respective departments.
2.	 Applicants may be admitted into degree-seeking status if
they have transfer credit from other regionally accredited
institutions that meet the requirements of the first two years
of the degree program they wish to pursue. The student must
provide official transcripts from all other colleges attended.
Upon completion of the first 24 semester hours with a grade
point ratio of at least 2.0, the student may be admitted to
degree-seeking status in the selected major upon review by the
academic department. If this minimum grade point ratio is
not achieved within the first 24 semester hours, admission will
be denied and participation in The CGC will be terminated.
3.	 After acceptance by the program, any non-U.S. citizen 	
must be cleared for registration by the International Student	
Coordinator. An official TOEFL score is required of any
applicant for whom English is not the native language.

32 The Citadel Graduate College

Academic Probation
Undergraduate students are placed on academic probation for
any semester when their cumulative grade-point ratio based
on courses taken at The Citadel fails to meet requirements for
continuance without probation as outlined in the Academic
Criteria for Continuance table. Students will be removed from
academic probation after the semester their cumulative gradepoint ratio meets the requirements of the table. Students on
academic probation are not making satisfactory progress, and
restrictions, such as limiting the number of credit hours in which
they may enroll, may be enforced.

Cadets and Evening Undergraduate Studies
(EUGS)
In some instances, students may decide to transfer from the South
Carolina Corps of Cadets (SCCC) to the Evening Undergraduate
Studies (EUGS) program. If a cadet is in good academic standing
and is not serving a suspension or dismissal from the SCCC for
disciplinary or honor issues, he or she may simply apply to the
EUGS program through The Citadel Graduate College.
In such cases, a review of the cadet’s transcripts will be made by
the respective academic advisor, who will also explain the differences between the two programs, including a different class ring,
diploma, and participation in the Graduate College commencement ceremony. The Registrar’s Office will amend the degree audit
to reflect the differences in general education and major requirements.
If a cadet has been suspended or dismissed from the SCCC for academic reasons and wishes to apply to an EUGS program of study
after serving the imposed punishment, the student is required
to meet with the Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate
College, who will, if appropriate, create an academic improvement
plan that the student agrees to follow as a condition of reinstatement to The Citadel.
If a cadet is suspended or dismissed from the SCCC for non-academic reasons, admission into an EUGS program of study after
serving the imposed punishment is contingent upon completing the criteria, if any, for reinstatement outlined in his or her
special order. A copy of the special order, along with documented
evidence of completion of the stipulations, should be presented to
the Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate College, who will
determine if all the conditions for reinstatement have been met.
If a cadet has been expelled from the SCCC for any reason, he or
she is not eligible to return to The Citadel in any program.

�Graduate Degree Programs

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�School of Business
Administration

34 The Citadel Graduate College

Master of
Business Administration

�Master of Business Administration
School of Business, 843-953-5056
www.citadel.edu/root/mba
Dr. Wes Jones
MBA Program Director, Interim
jonesw1@citadel.edu
Morgan LaForge, M.Ed.
MBA Academic Advisor
mlaforge@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of the School of Business is to educate and develop
leaders of principle to serve a global community.

Admission Requirements
Requirements for admission to the program conform to
the general regulations of The Citadel Graduate College
(CGC) and the accreditation standards of the Association to
Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Admission
decisions are based on a holistic review of standardized
test score performance, previous scholastic performance,
professional experience, and professional recommendations.
An undergraduate degree in business is not a requirement for
admission. Applicants can be admitted for the Fall, Spring, or
Summer semester.
Provisional Admission: Applicants may be admitted
provisionally if their GPA and/or GMAT/GRE score does
not meet the minimum requirements. Students admitted
provisionally are limited to take two courses and must receive
a grade of “B” or better in each course to continue in the MBA
program.
Admission Denied: Applicants denied admission may petition
for reconsideration in writing to the MBA Program Director.

Application Deadlines
Applicants who submit material to the CGC office by the
deadline will be considered for admission to the MBA
program.
Admission Term:

Materials Due:

Fall

July 15th

Spring

November 15th

Summer

April 15th

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of official transcripts from all previously
attended colleges and universities. Student must be able
to demonstrate an earned undergraduate degree from a
regionally accredited institution with a competitive grade
point average. A degree in business is not required for
admission.
3.	 Submission of official scores from a valid (5 years old or
less) Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
or Graduate Record Examination (GRE). A waiver may
be considered for applicants who already hold a graduate
degree. MCAT or PCAT scores are acceptable for MD and
PharmD applicants.
4.	 Submission of a resume detailing previous work
experience.
5.	 Submission of two letters of recommendation from
someone familiar with your academic and/or professional
work. Professors, supervisors, and military personnel are
acceptable references.

Program Requirements
Students are expected to complete all degree requirements
within a six years from the term of admission into the MBA
program.
Admitted students, who do not hold an undergraduate degree
in business from a regionally accredited institution or who
have not completed undergraduate business courses, will be
required to complete foundation courses. These courses are
preparation for non-business majors and provide foundation
competencies prior to enrolling in graduate level MBA
courses.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training
•	 The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar
PRE-REQUISITE COURSES (6 courses, 18 Credit Hours)
BADM-601
BADM-604
BADM-605
BADM-606
		
BADM-607
BADM-609

Foundations of Accounting	
Foundations of Economics	
Foundations of Finance	
Foundations of Quantitative Methods and
Operations Management	
Foundations of Marketing
Foundations of Management and Organizations

REQUIRED COURSES (9 Courses, 27 credit hours)
BADM-713 Communications for Leadership	
BADM-716 Legal and Ethical Environment For Decision
Makers
BADM-719 Information Technology Management
BADM-722 Leadership in Organizations
BADM-728 Accounting for Executives

CGC/EUGS Catalog 2015-2016 35

�BADM-731 Quantitative Methods for Operations
		
Management
BADM-734 Financial Problems
BADM-737 Strategic Marketing
BADM-740 Global Business Strategy*
*Must be taken in final semester
ELECTIVE COURSES (Choose 3 courses, 9 credit hours)
BADM-750 Seminar in Business Administration	
BADM-751 Seminar in Accounting
BADM-752 Seminar in Economics
BADM-753 Seminar in Finance
BADM-754 Seminar in Management
BADM-755 Seminar in Marketing
BADM-756 Financial Modeling
BADM-757 Personal Finance
BADM-762 Negotiation Strategies	
BADM-764 Entrepreneurship	
BADM-766 Human Resource Development	
BADM-768 Human Resource Management	
BADM-772 International Management
BADM-774 International Business
BADM-776 International Marketing	
BADM-778 Investments
BADM-782 Advanced Topics in Information Technology
BADM-784 Business and Economic Forecasting
BADM-786 Contemporary Accounting and Advanced
	
				
Problems
BADM-788 Consumer Behavior
BADM-790 Production/Operations Strategies for 			
				
Manufacturing and Service Industries
BADM-792 Financial Markets and Institutions
BADM-795 Independent Study
TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 36 Credit Hours
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

Course Load: Students are limited to nine credit hours per
semester. Students may request in writing to take more credit
hours per term. Requests must be sent to the MBA Program
Director. Summer terms are restricted to six credit hours per
term, except provisional students who are limited to three
credit hours per summer term.
Course Availability: All required courses are available each
semester. Elective courses are not offered on a regular schedule.
Students are encouraged to register early. Once a class is full,
students may place themselves on the waitlist and will be
notified by email upon space availability.
Transfer Credit: A maximum of six credit hours from a
regionally accredited institution may be approved for transfer
credit (except BADM-740), provided: (1) the course is
determined to be equivalent to one of the advanced or elective

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courses at The Citadel, (2) a grade of “B” or better was received
in the course, and (3) credit was earned within the five years of
admission into the MBA program at The Citadel.
Grading: All students are subject to the Academic Standards
section under Policy Information of The Citadel Graduate
College catalog.
Requirements for Graduation: The MBA degree may be
conferred upon those students who successfully complete the
36 hours of graduate coursework as specified above with a
grade-point ratio (GPR) of 3.0 or better on hours earned at The
Citadel. Completion of more than 36 credit hours of advanced
graduate coursework will only be allowed (for exceptional
circumstances) with approval of the MBA Program Director.
Additional hours may not be used to increase GPR to the 3.0
required for graduation.

Dual Degree Programs
The School of Business has partnered with other departments
on campus and MUSC to offer students the opportunity to
enhance their graduate education.
Graduate Certificate in Leadership
Three of the required MBA courses (BADM 713, 722, and 740)
can be used towards completion of the Leadership Graduate
Certificate leaving students only two additional courses to take
to complete the certificate.
Graduate Certificate in Technical Project Management (TPM)
Two of the following courses required for the TPM Graduate
Certificate can be taken as electives for the MBA program.
•	 PGMT 650 – Overview of Technical Project Management
•	 PGMT 651 – Technical Project Planning and Scheduling
•	 PGMT 652 – Applications of Quality Management
•	 PGMT 653 – Technical Project Support and Operations
MD/MBA
MD students at MUSC can concurrently earn a MBA from The
Citadel. MCAT score will be accepted in lieu of the GMAT/
GRE requirement. MD students may begin MBA coursework
during the Summer semester preceding the first year of
medical education and continue during Summer semesters
between the first and second years and during the academic
year following the third year of medical education. Students
without an undergraduate degree in business may be required
to take foundation courses.
PharmD/MBA
PharmD students at MUSC can simultaneously earn an
MBA from The Citadel. PCAT score will be accepted in lieu
of the GMAT/GRE requirement. Many of the courses taken
for the PharmD program at MUSC will transfer towards the
MBA program. Students without an undergraduate degree in
business may be required to take foundation courses.

�Zucker Family
School of Education

Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education:
•	Biology
•	English
•	Mathematics
•	Social Studies
Master of Arts in Teaching Middle Grades:
•	English
•	Mathematics
•	Science
•	Social Science
Master of Arts in Teaching Grades K-12:
•	Physical Education
Master of Education •	Counselor Education
Elementary or Secondary
and Student Affairs &amp;
College Counseling
•	Educational Leadership
Elementary or Secondary
School Administration
and Supervision
•	Interdisciplinary STEM
Education
•	Literacy Education
Specialist in Education •	Educational Leadership

	 School Superintendent

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�ZUCKER FAMILY
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Graduate Programs
The purpose of the graduate programs of the Zucker Family
School of Education is to serve the people of the Lowcountry,
the state of South Carolina, and the Southeast by providing
high quality programs in the areas of professional education
and school counseling. The School offers programs to prepare
school teachers, school counselors, literacy teachers, literacy
coaches, and educational administrators.
The Citadel has been involved in the preparation of teachers
since the creation of the School of Education and Psychology
in 1929. In 1954, the School of Education was approved as a
separate department. Master’s degree programs for teachers
and Master’s degree programs for prospective counselors
were authorized in 1968. Master’s degree programs for school
administrators were authorized in 1970. The Educational
Specialist degree in educational administration was approved
in 1975, and the Educational Specialist degree in School
Psychology was approved in 1980.
Prior to 1974, the South Carolina State Department of
Education (SCDE) approved The Citadel’s Educator
Preparation programs. In 1974, all professional education
programs offered by The Citadel were initially accredited by
the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE). Both state-approved program status and national
accreditation have been continuous since they were initially
granted. The most recent SCDE, Commission on Higher
Education (CHE), and NCATE/CAEP program reviews,
conducted in the spring of 2013, resulted in continuing
program accreditation approval. The Council for Accreditation
of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
granted accreditation in July 2005 to the School Counseling
Programs which offers a Master of Education in Counselor
Education.

Statement of Philosophy
The philosophy of the Zucker Family School of Education at
The Citadel is based on five fundamental propositions. These
propositions serve to orient the mission and conceptual base
of the School, guide the actions and value system of the faculty,
shape the curricula of the various programs, and provide to
its faculty their sense of purpose and meaning for teaching,
scholarship, and professional service. These five propositions
are:
1.	 The faculty is committed to promoting education for
all individuals to the fullest extent possible. With the
implementation of appropriate teaching and assessment
strategies, a fundamental guiding belief is that all students,
though having unique learning styles and experiences, are
capable of learning.

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2.	 It is the educator’s responsibility, with the aid of
appropriate resources and support, to establish a mutually
respectful environment where effective learning occurs for
all students.
3.	 Education is a systematic effort to facilitate the knowledge,
skills, attitudes, and values necessary for the student to
function in a diverse society.
4.	 The faculty is committed to upholding the highest
professional standards in all situations in which they
model these standards to students through their teaching,
research, and service endeavors.
5.	 The faculty is committed to an open interchange of ideas
wherein the perspectives of all are valued.

The School’s Conceptual Model
The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit prepares principled
educational leaders to be knowledgeable, reflective, and ethical
professionals. Candidates completing our programs are
committed to ensuring that all students succeed in a learnercentered environment.
Rationale:
•	 Society is in need of principled educational professionals
committed to ensuring all students learn;
•	 All children and young adults require high quality
educational experiences that enable them to compete and
prosper in the global economy; and
•	 Such high quality educational experiences require a
transformed educational system focused on fostering
twenty–first century knowledge and skills in all children
and young adults.
The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit is committed to the
simultaneous transformation of the preparation of educational
leaders and of the places where they work. Specifically,
The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit seeks to develop
principled educational leaders who:
•	 Have mastered their subject matter and are skilled in using
it to foster student learning;
•	 Know the self who educates (Parker J. Palmer) and
integrate this self knowledge with content knowledge,
knowledge of students, and in the context of becoming
professional change agents committed to using this
knowledge and skill to ensure that all students succeed in
a learner-centered environment; and
•	 Exemplify the highest ethical standards by modeling
respect for all human beings and valuing diversity as
an essential component of an effective learner-centered
environment.
The Citadel’s Professional Educational Unit is on the march,
transforming itself into a Center of Excellence for the
preparation of principled educational leaders. Through our
initial program for teacher candidates for P-12 schools and our
advanced programs for professional educators in P-20 schools,
The Citadel’s Professional Educational Unit shapes cadets and

�graduate students into principled educational leaders capable
of and committed to transforming our schools into learning
communities where all children and youth succeed.
The Citadel’s Professional Educational Unit has identified 15
performance indicators for candidates to demonstrate that
they are principled educational leaders who are knowledgeable,
reflective, and ethical professionals:
Knowledgeable Principled Educational Leaders...
1.	 have mastered the subject matter of their field of
professional study and practice;
2.	 utilize the knowledge gained from developmental
and learning theories to establish and implement
an educational program that is varied, creative, and
nurturing;
3.	 model instructional and leadership theories of best
practice;
4.	 integrate appropriate technology to enhance learning;
5.	 demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning;
Reflective Principled Educational Leaders...
1.	 develop and describe their philosophy of education
and reflect upon its impact in the teaching and learning
environment;
2.	 develop and manage meaningful educational experiences
that address the needs of all learners with respect for their
individual and cultural experiences;
3.	 construct, foster, and maintain a learner-centered
environment in which all learners contribute and are
actively engaged;
4.	 apply their understanding of both context and research to
plan, structure, facilitate, and monitor effective teaching
and learning in the context of continual assessment; and
5.	 reexamine their practice by reflectively and critically
asking questions and seeking answers.
Ethical Principled Educational Leaders...
1.	 demonstrate commitment to a safe, supportive, learning
environment;
2.	 embrace and adhere to appropriate professional codes of
ethics;
3.	 value diversity and exhibit a caring, fair, and respectful
attitude and respect toward all cultures;\
4.	 establish rapport with students, families, colleagues, and
communities;
5.	 meet obligations on time, dress professionally, and use
language appropriately.

The Professional Education Board
To facilitate the college-wide mission of preparing principled
leaders for professional education, The Citadel established
the Professional Education Board (PEB). The Citadel
PEB’s primary focus is to foster academic environments
that promote the development of principled leaders for
the education profession and to facilitate the continuing

improvement of professional education programs across the
institution. In pursuing these goals, the PEB will concentrate
on communication, assessment, and governance issues. The
Citadel’s Dean of the Zucker Family School of Education
chairs the Board, which is comprised of representatives from
all of The Citadel’s professional education constituencies,
including faculty, staff, students, and our P-12 colleagues.
PEB members are appointed by the Dean of the School of
Education in collaboration with the Deans of Humanities
and Social Science, of Science and Mathematics, and of The
Citadel Graduate College. Beginning in September 2006, the
Professional Education Board meets monthly during each
academic year.

The School’s Web Site
The Zucker Family School of Education has a diverse faculty
with a wide array of teaching and research interests. Additional
information on these interests, as well as other departmental
highlights, initiatives and activities, can be viewed online:
www.citadel.edu/education.

Admission Test Policy
The minimum acceptable score for admission for degree
programs is a score of 396 on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
or 290 (combined score on verbal and quantitative sections) on
the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Provisional Status - Students who score between 380 and 395
on the MAT or between 283 and 289 on the GRE may apply
for provisional status. A student accepted provisionally will
have completed all admission requirements and will have been
reviewed by the respective department. Once admitted the
student must complete six semester hours and maintain a 3.50
GPA and then will be classified as degree-seeking status (see
respective programs for additional requirements). Students
who score 379 or below on the MAT or 282 or below on the
GRE will not be admitted. Admission tests must be current
within five (5) years of application and official score sent
directly to the CGC office at the request of the student.
Requesting a Waiver - Applicants for graduate programs in The
Citadel Graduate College who possess a master’s degree or
doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution may
request permission to waive the requirement to supply an
admissions test score. An applicant must request the waiver in
writing at the time of application from the academic program
director.
Cohorts - Those applicants selected by an area school district as
members of a cohort pursuing the master’s degree in literacy
or educational leadership at The Citadel and who hold a
previous Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college

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�or university, will automatically be granted a waiver of the
admissions test requirement.

LiveText Account
Zucker Family School of Education degree-seeking students
(and those approved for certification only in counseling or
educational leadership programs) must purchase a LiveText
account at The Citadel’s Bookstore. LiveText makes it possible
for education students to have secure access to their portfolios
and other important materials. Through LiveText, faculty
members and administrators collect data, generate reports
from the data, and use this information to make informed
program and unit decisions.

Appeals Process
Education students who have extenuating circumstances may
request to appeal policies by writing to the School’s Admission,
Retention, and Certification committees. Appeal letters should
be addressed to the Dean of the School, who will direct it
to either the Initial Programs Committee or the Advanced
Programs Committee for recommendation. The committees’
recommendations regarding appeals will be forwarded to the
Dean of the School for final action.

Transfer Credit
No more than 12 hours may be transferred from other
regionally accredited colleges or universities (e.g. Southern
Association of Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools, etc.). Only graduate credit hours in which grades
of “B” or higher have been earned are transferable. Some
programs allow fewer hours of transfer credit. Students should
check the requirements for specific programs for the maximum
number of credit hours that may be transferred into his or her
program at The Citadel. Please refer to CGC policy section for
complete transfer credit details.

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�Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Secondary Education (Grades 9-12)
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Biology
English
Mathematics
Social Studies

Zucker Family School of Education
843-953-5097
schoolofeducation@citadel.edu
http://www.citadel.edu/root/teacher-education
Content Area Advisors:
Biology:
Dr. Kristy Johnson, kristy.johnson@citadel.edu
English:
Dr. David Allen, david.allen@citadel.edu
Mathematics:
Col. Stephen Cotter, steve.cotter@citadel.edu
Dr. Richard Robinson, rrobins4@citadel.edu
Social Studies:
Dr. Katherine Grenier, grenierk@citadel.edu
Education Advisors:
Dr. Tammy Graham, tammy.graham@citadel.edu
Dr. Stephenie Hewett,
stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Renee Jefferson, renee.jefferson@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathryn Richardson Jones, Program
Coodinator, kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Program Field Experiences, Internships and
Support Services:
Dr. Tom Reilly, reillyt1@citadel.edu
Ms. Marcia Bonica, marcia.bonica@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is designed
for students seeking initial teacher certification in the fields
of Biology and General Science, English Language Arts,
Mathematics, Physical Education, or Social Studies. The
program shares the philosophy and conceptual base of the
Zucker Family School of Education: Preparing Principled
Educational Leaders who are knowledgeable, reflective,
and ethical. In addition, students must demonstrate an
understanding of essential knowledge and its application to
the classroom through field experiences and a professional
internship. Some of those areas of knowledge include human
development, education foundations and research, as well as an
understanding of the academic content the student proposes to
teach.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree and all other undergraduate or graduate work
directly from each regionally accredited college and
university.
3.	 Applicants are expected to have a 2.5 cumulative
undergraduate grade point average.
4.	 Submission of the official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores. GRE
minimum acceptable score is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 290. MAT minimum is a raw score of 396.
Admission test must have been taken within the last five
(5) years. See page 39 for provisional status information.
5.	 Completion of a program of study with content and
education advisors upon acceptance. Registration cannot
take place until program of study is complete.

Program Requirements
The program assumes a substantial undergraduate preparation

in the proposed certification area. It is the responsibility of the
student, and a requirement of the degree program to submit
official transcripts of previous academic work to the program
advisors via The CGC office. Through a dual advisement
system that includes content and education faculty, transcripts
will be evaluated and a program of study will be developed
for each student. Additional undergraduate course work
may be required. The program of study will include work
in professional education and a content field. At the outset,
it should be recognized that programs of study are highly
individualized based on the prior preparation of the teacher
candidate and hours for completion vary among students.

Prior to the internship in teaching, the teacher candidate must:
•	 Apply for the internship no later than two semesters prior
to the Student Teaching Internship.
•	 Successfully complete all required field experiences - a
minimum of 75 hours prior to the student teaching
internship.
•	 Complete the teacher certification application with staterequired fees, social security card copy, and fingerprints
for FBI/SLED background check.
•	 Successfully complete the Praxis II Content Specialty
Exam. Candidates are encouraged to take the specialty
exam two semesters prior to beginning the internship.
A passing score, using South Carolina standards (www.
ets.org/praxis/prxsc.html), must be achieved prior to
placement in the Professional Internship.
•	 The Praxis- Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT)
pedagogy exam is required prior to the issuance of an
initial certificate. Candidates are encouraged to take the
PLT exam upon completion of the following education
courses: EDUC 500, 514, and 536.
•	 Be cleared by the South Carolina State Department of

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Education.
Negative TB test.
MAT interns must successfully pass Red Cross Blood
Borne Pathogens training prior to internship.
MAT PE candidates must provide proof of current
American Red Cross certification in First Aid and CPR;
must be submitted prior to the internship.
Successfully complete 60 full days during the student
teaching internship.

Successful completion of the approved program will qualify
the student for a South Carolina teaching certificate/license in
their chosen discipline and appropriate grade level(s).
Accelerated Programs Special Note: Accelerated sequencing
of course work is available for qualified, full-time students.
Interested candidates should consult with their advisor.
Co-requisite: PSYC 500 - Human Growth and Development
(or verifiable undergraduate preparation in psychology).
Core Education Requirements
It is recommended that the following courses be taken prior
to any other professional education courses. Courses in
the content field may be taken prior to or concurrent with
this required core. (For Physical Education, see specific
Professional Education Courses listed under that section.)
Candidates should consult with their education advisor for
course sequencing.
1.	 EDUC-500
EDUC-522
	
		
2.	 EDUC-514
3.	 EDUC-536
4.	 EDUC-512
5.	 EDUC-588

Foundations of American Education* OR
Critical Educational Issues in a Multicultural 	
Society 						
(if student has prior Education coursework)
The Exceptional Child in the School*
Educational Psychology
Data Collection and Analysis*
Foundations of Literacy

Professional Education Methods Course Requirements
The professional requirement courses should be taken after
the Core Education Courses have been completed. Content
courses may be taken prior to or in conjunction with all of
these courses except the Professional Internship. The student
must recognize that the Professional Internship requires that
a minimum of 60 full days be spent in the school. During the
Internship, it will not be possible for the student to take any
additional courses or be employed.
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EDUC-501
		
EDUC-592
		
EDUC-520
		

Methods and Materials of Middle and High		
School Teaching *
Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle		
and High School - Content Areas
Professional Internship 				
(HESS-620 for PE	 students)

*Not required for Physical Education students. Alternate requirements
are listed under required content area courses.

42 The Citadel Graduate College

Content Area Preparation Requirements
Transcripts will be evaluated against the following list of
required courses in the possible certification areas of the
MAT program. Guidelines from the South Carolina State
Department of Education, NASPE, NCSS, NCTE, NCTM,
NMSA, and NSTA are used to determine courses for each
program which students have taken in either graduate or
undergraduate levels.
Each student is assigned an advisor from the School of
Education and from the respective Content Area that he or she
has chosen. Both advisors examine transcripts and develop a
program of study for the student. To be eligible for the Student
Teaching Professional Internship, program completion, and
recommendation for licensure, in addition to education
courses, students must have taken all of the content area
courses below.
Further, it is the responsibility of the teacher candidate to make
sure that they have credit for prerequisites for each required
course. In the event that all of the following have been taken
prior to matriculation into this program, the content area
advisor will recommend additional graduate work in the
content field for program completion.
Field Experiences and Clinical Practice/Internship Semester
Expectations
As is expected for all South Carolina graduate teacher
preparation programs, candidates in this program will spend
a minimum of 75 hours in school settings prior to their
internship semester participating in activities that range from
focused observation to assisting small groups to teaching
whole classes. These pre-internship experiences are an integral
part of the core education courses. During the internship
semester, teacher candidates in this program will spend 60
full days in a High School setting with content area certified
teachers who are ADEPT trained.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training
•	 The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar

Master of Arts in Teaching –
Biology (Grades 9-12)
Note: Along with required Education Courses listed above, completion
of this degree program includes a minimum of 2 Graduate level Science
courses from transcript analysis as well as Biology Methods – BIOL
605, 606, or 609.
Expected Science Content Area Required Courses:
Behavior of Organisms and their Relationship to Social
Systems (1 course): ANTH-201, ANTH-202, ANTH-501
•	 Biology Survey with lab (2 courses): BIOL-101 with 	
BIOL-111 and BIOL-102 with BIOL-112 or BIOL-130
with BIOL-140 and BIOL-131 and BIOL-141
•	 Chemistry with lab (2 courses): CHEM-103 with 		
CHEM- 113 and CHEM-104 with CHEM-114 or 		

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CHEM-151 with CHEM-161 and CHEM-152 with 	
CHEM-162
Geology with lab (1 course): EART-201 or 		
EDUC-587-Introduction to Earth Science for Teachers
Introduction to Physics with lab(1 course required, 2
recommended): PHYS-203 and PHYS-253 or PHYS-204
and PHYS-254 or PHYS-221 and PHYS-271 or PHYS-222
and PHYS-272
Cell Biology with lab (1 course): BIOL-205 or BIOL-612
Ecology with lab (1 course): BIOL-406 or BIOL-506
Evolution (1 course): BIOL-208 or BIOL-601
Genetics with lab (1 course): BIOL-204 or BIOL-308 or
BIOL-508
Anatomy/Physiology with lab (1 course): BIOL-403 or
BIOL-317 with BIOL-327 or BIOL-318 with BIOL-328 or
BIOL-502 or BIOL-603
Microbiology with lab (1 course): BIOL-310 or BIOL-607
Biology Methods (select 1 course from the following):
•	 BIOL-605 Laboratory Methods in Biology
•	 BIOL-606 Field Methods in Biology
•	 BIOL-609 Seminar in Environmental Science
Two other graduate level Biology courses in addition
to a Biology Methods course should be chosen if all
science content course requirements were met in the
undergraduate program

Master of Arts in Teaching – English
(Grades 9-12)
Note: A minimum of 4 graduate level English courses is required.
ENGL-564 and 595 and at least two of the other courses listed below
must be completed successfully on the graduate level. Each candidate’s
content area program of studies is based on an analysis of his or her
undergraduate transcript in relation to NCTE/CAEP standards.
For MAT English majors, participation in community arts and
humanities functions and documentation of integration of the arts into
lesson plans created for use in K-12 settings (EDUC 501, 592, 595,
and 520) are mandatory.
English Language Arts Content Area Requirements:
•	 British Authors (2 courses): ENGL-201 and ENGL-202
•	 American Literature (1 course): ENGL-215
•	 Public Speaking (1 course): ENGL-205 or ENGL-206
•	 World Literature (2 courses): ENGL-218 or ENGL-520
and ENGL-219 or ENGL-521
•	 African American Literature (1 course): ENGL-535
•	 Adolescent Literature (1 course): ENGL-552
•	 Modern English Grammar (1 course): ENGL-414 or
ENGL-553
•	 History of the English Language (1 course): ENGL-415 or
ENGL-554
•	 Literary Criticism (1 course): ENGL-555
•	 Film Studies (1 course): ENGL-209 or ENGL-560
•	 Advanced Composition (1 course): ENGL-413 or 	
	ENGL-562

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Teaching with Technology (1 course): ENGL-564
Methods and Materials for English Language Arts 	
(1 course): ENGL-595

Master of Arts in Teaching – Mathematics
(Grades 9-12)
Note: Teacher candidates are expected to complete undergraduate
content requirements as advised by mathematics content advisors based
on transcript analysis. Calculus I and II must be completed prior to
enrolling in any graduate mathematics class.
Math Content Area Requirements:
•	 Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus I: MATH-131 or
equivalent
•	 Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus II: MATH-132 or
equivalent
•	 Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus III: MATH-231 or
equivalent
•	 Linear Algebra: MATH-240
•	 MATH-521 Modern Geometry
•	 MATH-542 Probability and Statistics
•	 MATH-514 Methods for Middle/Secondary Mathematics
•	 MATH-545 Applications of Discrete Mathematics
•	 MATH-532 Modern Algebra

Master of Arts in Teaching – Social Studies
(Grades 9-12)
Note: At least 3 of the course requirements listed below must be
completed successfully on the graduate level.
Social Studies Content Area Requirements:
•	 History of World Civilization or Western Civilization 	
(2 courses): HIST-105 and HIST-106 or HIST-103 and
HIST-104
•	 Survey of U.S. History (2 courses): HIST-201 and 		
HIST-202
•	 Introduction to Sociology (1 course): SOCI-201
•	 Principles of Macroeconomics (1 course): BADM-201
•	 American National Government (1 course): PSCI-102 or
PSCI-502
•	 Cultural Anthropology (1 course): ANTH-202 or 		
ANTH-501
•	 Historiography (1 course): HIST-594
•	 Urban Politics (1 course): PSCI-302 or PSCI-509 or 	
PSCI- 306 or PSCI-506 or PSCI-307 or PSCI-401
•	 World Geography (1 course): GEOG-209 or GEOG-511
•	 History of the Non-Western World (1 course): HIST-560
•	 Teaching of History and Social Sciences or Instructional
Approaches to Social Sciences (1 course): HIST-692 or
PSCI-505
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

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�Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Middle Grades (Grades 5-8)
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English
Mathematics
Science
Social Science

Zucker Family School of Education
843-953-5097
schoolofeducation@citadel.edu
http://www.citadel.edu/root/teacher-education
Content Area Advisors:
Science:
Dr. Kristy Johnson, kristy.johnson@citadel.edu
English:
Dr. David Allen, david.allen@citadel.edu
Mathematics:
Col. Stephen Cotter, steve.cotter@citadel.edu
Dr. Richard Robinson, rrobins4@citadel.edu
Social Science:
Dr. Katherine Grenier, grenierk@citadel.edu
Education Advisors:
Dr. Tammy Graham, tammy.graham@citadel.edu
Dr. Stephenie Hewett,
stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Renee Jefferson, renee.jefferson@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathryn Richardson Jones, Program
Coordinator, kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Program Field Experiences, Internships and
Support Services:
Dr. Tom Reilly, reillyt1@citadel.edu
Ms. Marcia Bonica, marcia.bonica@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of this program is development of individuals who
will teach Middle Grades who are knowledgeable about all
aspects of the teaching- learning process and who are effective,
ethical, and reflective educators prepared to assume leadership
roles in the profession and community.
The Master of Arts in Teaching Middle Grades program
is a joint program offered with the College of Charleston.
Applicants should choose a home institution and apply
through that Graduate School. Admission decisions are
completed jointly. Candidates who wish to enroll in this
program will take half of their teacher preparation coursework
at The Citadel and the other half at College of Charleston.

44 The Citadel Graduate College

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree and all other undergraduate or graduate work
directly from each regionally accredited college and
university.
3.	 Applicants are expected to have a 2.5 cumulative
undergraduate grade point average.
4.	 Submission of official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores. GRE
minimum acceptable score is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 290. MAT minimum is a raw score of 396.
Admission test must have been taken within the last five
years. See page 35 for provisional status information.
5.	 Submission of three letters of recommendation.
6.	 Completion of a program of study with content and
education advisors upon acceptance. Registration cannot
take place until program of study is complete.

Program Requirements
Core Education Graduate Hours: (21 semester hours)
•	 Foundations of American Education (The Citadel): 	
EDUC-500
or Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education 		
(CofC): EDFS-652
•	 Educational Research (CofC): EDFS-635
or Data Collection and Analysis (The Citadel): EDUC-512
•	 The Exceptional Child in School (The Citadel): EDUC-514
or Introduction to Exceptional Children (CofC): EDFS-710
•	 Middle Grades Organization and Curriculum (CofC):
EDEE-515
•	 Foundations of Literacy (The Citadel): EDUC-588
Middle Grades Practicum: (6 semester hours, must be taken
together at the same institution)
•	 Educational Psychology (The Citadel): EDUC-536
and
•	 Methods and Materials of Middle and High School
Teaching (The Citadel): EDUC-501
or
•	 Human Growth and Development (CofC): EDFS-654
and
•	 Application of Methods and Materials in a Middle Level
Field Grades 5-8 (CofC): EDMG-658
Literacy Skills:
•	 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Middle and High
School (The Citadel): EDUC-592
Culminating Professional Experiences in Middle School:
(60 continuous full days during the internship, 9 semester
hours, must be taken together at the same institution)
•	 Professional Internship (The Citadel): EDUC-520
and
•	 Transition to the Profession Seminar (The Citadel): 	
EDUC-525

�or
Clinical Practice in Middle Grades (CofC): EDEE-699
and
•	 Transition to the Profession Seminar (CofC): EDMG-698
•	

Middle Grades Content Preparation:
This program assumes substantial undergraduate preparation
in the specific content area the person is seeking credentials.
Any of the following undergraduate content area courses not
taken prior to admission to the program are added to the
candidate’s minimum program completion hours.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training
•	 The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar

Master of Arts in Teaching – English
(Grades 5-8)
Expected Undergraduate Content:
•	 Adolescent Literature (1 course)
•	 World Literature (2 courses)
•	 American Literature (1 course)
•	 Media Studies (1 course)
•	 Modern English Grammar (1 course)
•	 Creative Writing (short story, poetry, etc.) (1 course)
Required Graduate English Courses (12 semester hours):
•	 Teaching Writing in the Middle Grades (CofC): 		
EDMG-657
•	 Methods and Materials of Teaching Middle and High
School Language Arts (The Citadel): ENGL-595
•	 Success in Literacy for Older Readers (CofC): EDEE-678
•	 Reading: Literacy Assessment and Instruction 		
(The Citadel): EDUC-590

Master of Arts in Teaching – Mathematics
(Grades 5-8)
Expected Undergraduate Content:
•	 Algebra and Trigonometry (1 course)
•	 Geometry (1 course)
•	 Probability and Statistics (1 course)
•	 Discrete Math (1 course)
Note: All undergraduate mathematics prerequisites must be
completed before taking The Citadel mathematics class, 	
MATH-514.*
Required Graduate Mathematics Courses (9 semester hours):
•	 Introduction to Problem Solving (CofC): SMFT-510
•	 Methods for Teaching Middle/Secondary Mathematics
(The Citadel): MATH-514*
•	 Applications Across the Mathematics Curriculum with
Technology (CofC): SMFT-516

Master of Arts in Teaching – Science
(Grades 5-8)
Expected Undergraduate Content:
Undergraduate preparation is expected in each of the following
content areas: biology, chemistry, geology or earth science, and
physics.
Required Graduate Science Courses - (9 semester hours):
•	 Nature of Science, Mathematics, and Science/Mathematics
Education (CofC): EDFS-660
•	 Science methods course (The Citadel): 1 course based on
prior preparation and experience	
•	 Laboratory Methods in Biology: BIOL-605
•	 Field Method in Biology: BIOL-606
•	 Seminar in Environmental Science: BIOL-609
•	 Recommended elective(s) to have preparation in all
science areas (EDUC and BIOL are Citadel Courses and
SMFT are CofC courses):
•	 Earth Science for Teachers: EDUC 587 or SMFT-523
•	 Topics in Botany for Teachers: BIOL 514 or SMFT537
•	 Atomic Theory of Matter from Lucretius to Quarks:
SMFT-548
•	 Applications of Physics for Teachers: How Things
Work: SMFT-555
•	 Genetics and Molecular Biology for Teachers: SMFT639 or BIOL 508
•	 Physics of Force and Motion for Teachers: SMFT-645
•	 Determination of Structure and Matter: SMFT-647
•	 Space Science for Teachers: SMFT-524

Master of Arts in Teaching – Social Science
(Grades 5-8)
Expected Undergraduate Content:
•	 World History or Western Civilization (2 courses)
•	 US History (2 courses)
•	 South Carolina History (1 course)
•	 Anthropology or Sociology (1 course)
•	 Microeconomics (1 course)
•	 Political Science that covers American Govt. (1 course)
Required Graduate Social Studies Courses (9 semester hours):
Two of the following based on transcript review:
•	 World Geography
•	 The American South
•	 South Carolina History
•	 Historiography
and
•	 Historical Geography: GEOG-511, HIST-521, HIST-522,
HIST-594, HIST-693		
•	 Teaching History and Social Sciences (The Citadel):	
HIST-692
Descriptions of Citadel courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

CGC/EUGS Catalog 2015-2016 45

�Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
in Physical Education (Grades K-12)
Department of Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science,
843-953-5060
http://www.citadel.edu/root/teacher-education
Content Area Advisors:
Dr. Tim Bott, tim.bott@citadel.edu
Dr. Lori Hicklin, Program Director
lori.hicklin@citadel.edu
Education Advisors:
Dr. Tammy Graham, tammy.graham@citadel.edu
Dr. Stephenie Hewett,
stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Renee Jefferson, renee.jefferson@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathryn Richardson Jones,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Physical Education Program Director
Dr. Lori Hicklin, 843-953-6307,
lori.hicklin@citadel.edu
Program Field Experiences, Internships and
Support Services:
Dr. Tom Reilly, reillyt1@citadel.edu
Ms. Marcia Bonica, marcia.bonica@citadel.edu
Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree and all other undergraduate or graduate work
directly from each regionally accredited college or
university. Applicants are expected to have a 2.5
cumulative undergraduate grade point average.
3.	 Submission of official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score. GRE
minimum acceptable score is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 290. MAT minimum is a raw score of 396.
Admission test must have been taken within the last five
years. See page 39 for provisional status information.
4.	 Completion of a program of study with their MAT-PE
program advisor upon acceptance. Registration for classes
cannot take place until Program of Study is complete.

46 The Citadel Graduate College

Program Requirements
This is a 45 hour graduate program, of which, at least 33
hours must be completed at the graduate level. A maximum
of twelve (12) hours of graduate courses may be transferred
to The Citadel from other accredited colleges/universities. A
maximum of nine (9) hours of undergraduate courses may be
applied to coursework in the program. These nine hours may
be substituted for three of the following courses: HESS 505,
525, 535, and 561. To qualify, these undergraduate courses
must have been completed within the last three years with
a grade of “B” or better. This program assumes a substantial
undergraduate preparation in the proposed certification area.
It is the responsibility of the student, and a requirement of
the degree program to submit official transcripts of previous
academic work to the program advisor via the CGC office.
Through a dual advisor system that includes PE and education
faculty, transcripts will be evaluated and a program of study
developed for each student. This program of study will include
work in professional education and a content field.
In addition to regular admission requirements of the CGC,
each MAT -PE student must successfully pass the PRAXIS
II Examination, Physical Education: Content and Design.
A passing score, using South Carolina standards, must be
achieved prior to placement in the Professional Internship.
Students are encouraged to discuss when to take the specialty
exam with their PE advisor.
Prior to the internship in teaching, the teacher candidate must:
•	 Apply for the internship no later than two semesters prior
to the Student Teaching Internship.
•	 Complete the teacher certification application with staterequired fees, social security card copy, and fingerprints
for FBI/SLED background check.
•	 Successfully complete the PRAXIS II Content Specialty
Exam.
•	 Be cleared by the South Carolina State Department of
Education.
•	 Successfully complete all required field experiences - a
minimum of 75 hours prior to the student teaching
internship.
•	 Have a negative TB test.
•	 Successfully pass Red Cross Blood Borne Pathogens
training prior to MAT internship.
•	 Submit proof of current American Red Cross certification
in First Aid and CPR must be submitted prior to the
internship.
To graduate and be recommended for certification, teacher
candidates must have a minimum grade point average of
3.0 and must have successfully completed the PRAXIS II
(Principles of Learning and Teaching and Physical Education
Content Knowledge) and any other certification tests for the
State of South Carolina. The candidate must also successfully
complete 60 full days during the student teaching internship.
Completion of the approved program will qualify the student
for a teaching license in physical education, grades K-12.

�Prerequisites or Co-requisites:
Students must have completed these pre-requisite or corequisite courses (undergraduate or graduate) within the last
six (6) years with a grade of “C” or better.
•	 Biology (4) or Chemistry (4) or Physics (4) with
laboratory
•	 Human Anatomy (4) and Human Physiology (4) or
Anatomy/Physiology (8) (each course must include a
laboratory)
•	 PSYC-500 Human Growth and Development (3) (or
verifiable undergraduate preparation in psychology)

HESS-551
	
HESS-561
	
HESS-588
HESS-620

Content &amp; Methods of Teaching Secondary
Physical Education
Advanced Measurement and Evaluation in
Physical Education*
Foundations of Developing Literacy Skills
Professional Internship (6 hours)

Transcripts will be evaluated against the following list of
required courses in physical education. Guidelines from
the National Association for Sport and Physical Education
(NASPE) are used to determine courses that students take
in either graduate or undergraduate school. The M.A.T. in
Physical Education will require forty-five (45) hours. Each
student is assigned an advisor from Physical Education
as well as a School of Education Advisor. Both advisors
examine transcripts and assist as candidates move through
their program. Questions regarding sequencing of Physical
Education courses should be directed to the Physical
Education advisor. Education advisors are able to assist with
questions related to EDUC courses as well as provide support
as candidates prepare for the Praxis Principles of Teaching and
Learning. To be eligible for the Student Teaching Professional
Internship, program completion, and recommendation for
licensure, students must have successfully met all of the
requirements listed below.

Descriptions of Citadel courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

*Undergraduate and graduate transcripts may be evaluated for
application to coursework in the program.
TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

45 Credit Hours

The Professional Internship requires that a minimum of
sixty (60) full days be spent in the schools, and during the
Professional Internship, it will not be possible for the teacher
candidate to take any additional courses.
Field Experiences:
Many education courses require field experiences that vary
from course to course and are related to specific course
objectives. All field experiences provide opportunities for
Master’s candidates to develop pedagogical knowledge and
skills. At a minimum, teacher candidates are expected to
successfully complete 75 hours of field experiences prior to the
Professional Internship that is an additional sixty (60) days.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training
•	 The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
COURSES
EDUC-536
EDUC-588
HESS-505
HESS-525
	
HESS-527
	
	
HESS-528
	
	
EDUC-592
	
HESS-533
	
HESS-534

Educational Psychology
Foundations in Literacy
Motor Development and Motor Learning*
Scientific Principles of Physical Education 		
and Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science*
Content and Methods of Teaching Health
Education and Health-Related Aspects of 		
Physical Fitness
Foundations of Developing Literacy Skills through 	
Content and Methods of Teaching Physical
Education
Teaching Reading and Writing in the Middle and 		
High School Content Areas
Content and Methods of Teaching 			
Elementary School Physical Education
Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in
Sport &amp; Physical Activity
HESS-535 History, Philosophy, and Curriculum of
	
Physical Education*
HESS-550 Instructional Aspects of Teaching Physical
	
Education

CGC/EUGS Catalog 2015-2016 47

�Master of Education in Counselor
Education (Elementary or Secondary and
Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling)
Zucker Family School of Education
843-953-5097
schoolofeducation@citadel.edu
http://www.citadel.edu/root/counselor-education
Dr. Guy Ilagan
gilagan@citadel.edu
Dr. Aaron H. Oberman, Program Coordinator
aaron.oberman@citadel.edu
Dr. George T. Williams
williamsg@citadel.edu
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related
Educational Programs (CACREP) has granted accreditation to
The Citadel School Counseling Programs which offer Master of
Education degrees in Counselor Education since July 2005. The
current accreditation is effective until October 31, 2021.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Counselor Education Programs at The
Citadel is to prepare elementary and secondary school
counselors and college student affairs specialists to have
the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be principled
educational leaders who are knowledgeable, reflective, and
ethical professionals who are committed to the provision of an
educational environment focused toward a learner-centered
education.
The Division of Counselor Education offers six program
options including: M.Ed. in Elementary School Counseling,
M.Ed. in Secondary School Counseling, Elementary School
Counseling Certification only, Secondary School Counseling
Certification only, M.Ed. in Student Affairs and College
Counseling, and a Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs.

Admission Requirements
Applicants from diverse academic, social, and cultural
backgrounds committed to advancing the profession of school
counseling are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not
meet a specific requirement (e.g., GPA), but show strength
in other requirements will be considered on an individual
basis. Admission is not based on any single factor, but on a
composite assessment of the application materials.
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree and all other undergraduate or graduate work

48 The Citadel Graduate College

directly from each regionally accredited college or
university. Applicants are expected to have a 3.0 grade
point average.
3.	 Submission of official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores. MAT
minimum acceptable score of 396 or GRE minimum
verbal and quantitative combined score of 290. Admission
test must have been taken within the last five years. See
page 39 for provisional status information.
4.	 Submission of a detailed personal statement (1,500 - 3,000
words) which informs the faculty about the applicant’s
personal and educational background, strengths and
weaknesses, understanding of and motivation and
suitability for entering into the counseling profession, and
long-term professional goals.
Prior to meeting with an advisor, each student should become
familiar with the current applicable semester’s class schedule,
The Citadel Graduate College catalog, and the Division of
Counselor Education Handbook. Students are also expected
to attend Counselor Education Town Hall Gatherings each
semester.
Students must be initially advised in order to register and to
plan a schedule for completion of required courses. This plan
of study takes into account the prerequisites and sequencing of
coursework for successful completion of the program.
Coursework taken prior to official program admission or
coursework taken in other programs does not count toward
the school counseling program/degree without written
approval from the faculty advisor and the Dean of the School
of Education. Students who hold full-time employment should
not register for more than 6 semester hours in any given term.
All school counseling students (i.e., degree seeking and
certification only seeking) must purchase a LiveText account at
The Citadel’s Bookstore. LiveText makes it possible for school
counseling students to have secure access to their portfolios
and other materials. Through LiveText, faculty members and
administrators collect data, generate reports from the data,
and use this information to make informed program and unit
decisions.

Admission Requirements for Certification Only
Applicants who hold a master’s degree in another area of
professional education or counseling, but wish to add school
counseling certification (elementary or secondary), must
provide the same admission materials.

�Division of Counselor Education Handbook
All prospective and enrolled School Counseling and College
Student Affairs Specialists students are expected to read the
latest edition of The Citadel, School of Education, Division of
Counselor Education Handbook online at: http://www.citadel.
edu/root/counselor-education-programs/med-counseloreducation under “Forms and Handbooks”.

Program Objectives
1.	 Reflect current knowledge and positions from lay and
professional groups concerning the counseling and human
development needs of a pluralistic society;
2.	 Reflect the present and projected needs of a pluralistic
society for which specialized counseling and human
development activities have been developed;
3.	 Reflect input from all persons involved in the conduct
of the program, including program faculty, current and
former students, and personnel in cooperating agencies;
4.	 Are directly related to program activities; and
5.	 Are written so that they can be assessed.
Graduates of the Counselor Education Programs are expected
to possess:
•	 An understanding of counseling as an intervention
that contributes to the ability of individuals to respond
effectively to developmental issues and tasks;
•	 An understanding of leadership for learner-centered
education as a conceptual framework;
•	 An understanding of the counseling process;
•	 An ability to integrate theory and research into practice;
•	 A commitment to preventive, developmental approaches
as the keystone of school counselor identity and practice;
•	 An understanding of how historical, philosophical,
and political influences have shaped and affected the
development of counseling practice;
•	 Effective oral and written communication skills;
•	 Skills to work in a rapidly changing and diverse society
including differences as gender, age, socioeconomic status,
ethnicity, race, and religion;
•	 Skills required to work effectively with students’ parents,
teachers, school staff, and the community;
•	 An ability to assist clients in responding to stresses
and crises generated by changes in family, personal
relationships, the school, and the community;
•	 Skills needed to effectively use technology;
•	 Leadership qualities in education at the local, state,
regional, and national levels;
•	 A commitment to lifelong personal and professional
development; and
•	 An ability to model the highest professional and ethical
standards through counseling, guidance, research, and
service.
The School Counseling Programs have also been designed
to produce graduates who are able to demonstrate the
competencies identified in The South Carolina System for

Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Professional Teaching
(ADEPT) Performance Dimensions (PDs) for School Guidance
Counselors (October 2003) as they relate to “Comprehensive
Developmental Guidance and Counseling” that include:
•	 APS 1: Long-Range Planning
•	 APS 2: Short-Range Planning of Guidance and Counseling
Activities
•	 APS 3: Development and Use of Assessments
•	 APS 4: Providing Guidance and Counseling Services
•	 APS 5: Providing Consultation Services
•	 APS 6: Coordinating Guidance and Counseling Services
•	 APS 7: Professional Responsibilities

Counselor Education Program Requirements
Students in either the elementary or secondary school
counseling program complete both a School of Education core
and a Counseling core for a total of 51 credit hours. Part of the
coursework includes a 600 clock-hour internship (internship
I and II) in either an elementary (K-8) or a secondary (6-12)
school counseling settings. Students are required to earn a
minimum score of 156 on the PRAXIS II (the Professional
School Counselor) test for guidance and counseling prior to
enrolling in the practicum (EDUC-629). This must be on file at
The Citadel Graduate College.
Students in both the elementary and secondary school
counseling programs complete both a School of Education
Core and Counselor Education Core (refer to Division of
Counselor Education Handbook online at http://www.citadel.
edu/education/academic_programs/counseling.html) for a
total of 51 credit hours.
Students enrolled in the Master of Education in Counselor
Education with a concentration in Student Affairs and College
Counseling degree program complete Student Affairs and
College Counseling Core and College Counselor Education
Courses for a total of 48 credit hours.
Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs
complete only four courses (EDUC-537, EDUC-538, EDUC539, and EDUC-613) focusing on the areas of student services,
student development, historical and contemporary aspects of
higher education, and administration. Students have the option
to complete course EDUC-634—Practicum in Student Affairs
and College Counseling. These five courses are also required
of the MEd in Student Affairs and College Counseling degree
program. However, students considering applying to the MEd
in Student Affairs and College Counseling program will need
to meet the admissions requirements before being accepted
into the program. (See Graduate Certificate section for details.)

Transfer of Credits

	
Counselor Education M.Ed. degree applicants may transfer
a maximum of 12 credit hours of graduate coursework taken
at other regionally accredited institutions (see School of
Education transfer policy).

CGC/EUGS Catalog 2015-2016 49

�Field Experience Requirements
Counselor Education students must formally request
permission from the faculty advisor or clinical coordinator to
enroll in practicum or internship. This request is submitted in
the form of an application for field experience, which must be
completed during the term prior to the field experience. The
clinical coordinator of the field experiences must approve all
field experience applications, which are due by the last Friday
in September for spring placements and by the last Friday in
January for fall placements.

Portfolio Presentation Day(s) prior to completion of the
Internship II course (i.e., EDUC-652 and EDUC-653). Student
Affairs &amp; College Counseling students present their portfolios
during their last semester in the program.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training
•	 The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL
COUNSELING (51 Credit Hours)

Practicum is the first extended field experience. Students are
placed in a school site and work under the supervision of a
site supervisor as well as The Citadel instructor. Students are
required to spend a minimum of 100 clock-hours in a public
school setting as well as attend weekly seminars with other
practicum students and The Citadel instructor. Additionally,
the Praxis II test score for Professional School Counselor must
be on file at the office for The Citadel Graduate College prior to
application for a practicum placement.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION CORE (12 Credit Hours)
PSYC-500	
Human Growth and Development
EDUC-500	
Foundations of American Education
EDUC-514 	 The Exceptional Child in the Schools
EDUC-522 	
Critical Educational Issues in a Multicultural
		 Society

Counselor Education students must complete all coursework
before placement in an internship setting. Students will be
required to spend a minimum of 600 supervised hours in
a school setting for internship. The focus of the internship
is on experiences that involve the full scope of the school
counselor’s role and function. Interns are expected to continue
the development of skills in individual and group intervention,
participate in classroom guidance, assessment, scheduling,
records and other activities that, while not specifically
counseling-related, are necessary to support the school
counseling and guidance program. Interns are supervised by
the field site supervisor, as well as The Citadel instructor.

Foundations (18 Credit Hours)
EDUC-515 	
Introduction to the Counseling Profession
EDUC-521 	
Program Planning, Management, and
		
Evaluation in School Counseling
EDUC-550 	
Career Counseling and Development
EDUC-551 	
Counseling Theories and Practice
EDUC-552 	
Group Counseling
EDUC-561 	
Counseling Diverse Populations

Requirements for Graduation
Students pursuing M.Ed. degrees in Counselor Education must
complete all course requirements within a 6-year period from
the date of initial enrollment. It is a student’s responsibility to
initiate meeting with a faculty advisor to modify a study plan
schedule and to have any changes documented in writing with
the faculty advisor’s signature.
Students are required to take the Counselor Preparation
Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) while enrolled in the
Internship I course (i.e., EDUC-650 and EDUC-651). Students
enrolled in Internship I for Student Affairs and College
Counseling (i.e., EDUC 655) are not required to take the
CPCE. However, students considering becoming a Licensed
Professional Counselor (LPC) are encouraged to take the
CPCE and earn a passing score determined by The Citadel
Counselor Education program norms.
Elementary and Secondary School Counseling students are
required to present their professional electronic portfolio at
the end-of-the-semester Counselor Education Professional

50 The Citadel Graduate College

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL
COUNSELOR EDUCATION CORE (36 Credit Hours)

Research/Appraisal (6 Credit Hours)
EDUC-512* 	 Data Collection and Analysis
EDUC 549* 	
Applied Measurement Techniques
*Students are expected to complete at least one of these two
courses in the first 18 hours of the program.
Helping Relationships (12 Credit Hours)
EDUC-624 	
Basic Counseling Skills
EDUC-629 	
Practicum in School Counseling
EDUC-650* 	
Elementary School Counseling Internship I
and	
EDUC-652 	
Elementary School Counseling Internship II
or
EDUC-651* 	
Secondary School Counseling Internship I
and
EDUC-653 	
Secondary School Counseling Internship II
Elective (3 Credit Hours)	
Approval of the 3 credit hour course elective must be
documented by the student’s faculty advisor.
*The internship (i.e., Internship I and II) in school counseling
consists of 16 weeks of full-time placement and a total of 600
clock hours. Internships may be arranged with the faculty
advisor to be completed during two sequential academic
semesters. Students choosing to complete an internship in

�one semester, register for both Internship I and II (i.e., either
EDUC 650 and EDUC 652 or EDUC 651 and EDUC 653)
while students completing an internship in two semesters, first
register for Internship I one semester and Internship II the
following semester.

Students accepted into the Master of Education in Counselor
Education: Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling are
automatically enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Student
Affairs (see graduate certificate section of this catalog for
program details).

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 	

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

51 Credit Hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.
STUDENT AFFAIRS &amp; COLLEGE COUNSELING
(48 Credit Hours)
STUDENT AFFAIRS AND COLLEGE COUNSELING
CORE (15 Credit Hours)
EDUC-537 	
Student Development Services in Higher 		
	
	
Education
EDUC-538 	
Theories of Student Development in Higher 		
	
	
Education
EDUC-539 	
Higher Education Administration
EDUC-613 	
Foundations of American Higher Education
EDUC-622 	
Critical Multicultural Issues in Higher
		Education
		
STUDENT AFFAIRS AND COLLEGE COUNSELING
EDUCATION COURSES
(33 Credit Hours)
Foundations (15 Credit Hours)
EDUC-550 	
Career Counseling and Development
EDUC-551 	
Counseling Theories and Practice
EDUC-552 	
Group Counseling
EDUC-561 	
Counseling Diverse Populations
EDUC-562 	
Legal &amp; Ethical Leadership Issues in
		Education 	
Research/Appraisal (6 Credit Hours)
EDUC-512* 	 Data Collection and Analysis
EDUC-549* 	 Applied Measurement Techniques
*Students are expected to complete at least one of these two
courses in the first 18 hours of the program.

48 Credit Hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
School Counseling students completing the program meet
the majority of curriculum requirements through the South
Carolina Board of Examiners for the Licensure of Professional
Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and PsychoEducational Specialists for Licensed Professional Counselor
(LPC) and for certification as a National Certified Counselor
(NCC) by the National Board for Certified Counselors
(NBCC). Requirements for LPC and NCC include additional
graduate coursework in psychopathology and assessment and
treatment of psychopathology, an additional 1500 clinical
hours (including 150 supervision hours) over a two year
period, approved supervision, and successful performance
on the National Counselor Examination for licensure and
certification. The Zucker Family School of Education offers
two courses during the summer that meet the psychopathology
and assessment and treatment of psychopathology course
requirements: These courses are EDUC-568: DSM-5
(diagnosis) and EDUC-567: Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
(assessment and treatment of psychopathology).
ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR SEEKING LICENSED
PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR (LPC) (12 Credit Hours)
EDUC-XXX 	 Elective approved by faculty advisor
EDUC-567 	 Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
EDUC-568 	 DSM-5
PSYC-500
	 Human Growth and Development

Helping Relationships (12 Credit Hours)
EDUC-624 	
Basic Counseling Skills
EDUC-634 	
Practicum in Student Affairs and College
	
Counseling
EDUC-655** 	 Internship I in Student Affairs and College
	
	
Counseling
EDUC-656** 	 Internship II in Student Affairs and College
	
	
Counseling
** The internship in Student Affairs consists of 16 weeks
of full-time placements and a total of 600 clock hours.
Internships may be arranged with the faculty advisor to be
completed during two sequential academic semesters or both
courses may be taken concurrently in one semester.

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�Master of Education in Educational
Leadership - Elementary or Secondary
School Administration and Supervision
Zucker Family School of Education
843-953-5097
http://155.225.198.23/root/educational-leadership
Dr. Kathy Brown
kathy.brown@citadel.edu
Dr. Kent Murray
kent.murray@citadel.edu
Introductory Statement
The Zucker Family School of Education’s Supervision and
Administration programs are nationally accredited by the
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
and the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC)
to confer Master’s Degrees in Elementary and Secondary
Administration. At program completion, candidates will
be awarded certification and licensure as school building
administrators. The Administration and Supervision programs
accreditation is effective through October 31, 2021.

Mission Statement
The mission and goals of the Masters of Education in
Educational Leadership, Elementary School Administration
and Supervision and Secondary Administration and
Supervision are to teach:
•	 Knowledge of human and public relations problems in
education
•	 New curricular developments and trends
•	 Skills in practical applications of educational research
•	 Competence in applying principles of human and group
behavior in problem situations
•	 Knowledge and competencies in staff personnel
administration
•	 Different leadership and management styles and a clear
understanding and working knowledge of LearnerCentered Education

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Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree and all other undergraduate or graduate work
directly from each regionally accredited college or
university.
3.	 Applicants are expected to have a 2.5 cumulative
undergraduate grade point average or a 2.7 ratio for the
last 60 credit hours of undergraduate work.
4.	 Submission of official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or
Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores. MAT minimum
acceptable score is a score of 396 or GRE minimum verbal
and quantitative score of 290. Admission test must have
been taken within the last five years. See page 39 for
Provisional Status information.
5.	 Submission of a valid South Carolina elementary or
secondary teaching certificate. Applicants must be in good
standing with the State Board of Education at the time of
admission.
6.	 Submission of a South Carolina Professional Certificate
verifying three years teaching experience. At least one year
of teaching at the appropriate level for Advanced Level
certification for which the candidate is applying must be
validated at the time of admission.

Admission Requirements for South Carolina
Certification Only
Applicants who hold a valid SC teaching certificate and a
master’s degree with a minimum 3.25 GPA in a different area
of professional education but wish to add administration
certification must provide the following admission materials:
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree and all other undergraduate or graduate work
directly from each regionally accredited college or
university - Bachelor’s through Master’s degree.
3.	 A copy of valid South Carolina teaching certificate.
4.	 Submission of official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or
Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores. MAT minimum
acceptable score is a score of 396 or GRE minimum verbal
and quantitative score of 290. Admission test must have
been taken within the last five years. See page 35 for
Provisional Status information.
5.	 A copy of a South Carolina Professional Certificate
verifying three years teaching experience. At least one
year of teaching at the appropriate level for Advanced
Level certification for which the candidate is applying
must be validated at the time of admission.
Note: Courses taken prior to official admission or courses
taken through other programs do not count toward the School
Administration and Supervision program/degree without
written approval from the Dean, School of Education.

�Program Requirements
A total of 39 semester hours must be completed for the
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership. In addition to completing
all courses, candidates applying for certification as an
administrator must:
1.	 Present a minimum qualifying score on the Praxis, South
Carolina’s Supervision and Administration Examination,
prior to enrolling in an internship.
2.	 Present a Valid South Carolina Teaching Certificate that
posts three years teaching experience including at least
one year of teaching at the certification level requested.
3.	 Complete required courses, 33 hours and two internships
(EDUC 661 and EDUC 662 or EDUC 663 and EDUC
664), six hours (9-12 internship hours per week over a sixmonth period) for a total of 39 credit hours. Candidates
for administrative internships must:
a.	 Complete 27 credit hours prior to submitting an
internship application for faculty review.
b.	 Earn a passing score on the Praxis, South
Carolina’s Supervision and Administration
Examination.
c.	 Meet with advisor to review request for admission 		
to an internship and review degree audit.
d.	 Apply to CGC to register for an internship.
Applicants for fall administrative internships should file an
application with their advisor no later than August 1 of the
preceding semester. Applicants for spring administrative
internships should file an application with their advisor no
later than December 1 of the preceding semester. Applicants
for summer administrative internships should file an
application with their advisor no later than March 1 of the
preceding semester. In order to register for internships,
authorized applications must be on file in the CGC office,
along with the valid South Carolina state administrator’s
examination score.
*Proviso—Candidates filing applications and applying for 	
administrative internships after the December, March, 	
and August deadlines cannot be guaranteed enrollment. 	
	
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training
•	 The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar

M.Ed. REQUIRED PROGRAM
CORE REQUIREMENTS (9 credit hours)	

All core requirements must be completed prior to or concurrently with
registration for any other courses.

EDUC-512
EDUC-514
EDUC-522
	

Data Collection and Analysis
The Exceptional Child in the School
Critical Educational Issues in a Multicultural
Society

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS (30 credit hours)
EDUC-524 Techniques of School Supervision
EDUC-527 Finance and Business Management
EDUC-528 School Administration
EDUC-529 Emerging Technologies for School 			
	
Administration
EDUC-531 Principles of Elementary Curriculum 			
	
Development
OR
EDUC-532 Principles of Middle or High Curriculum
	
Development
EDUC-601 School Law
EDUC-602 Staff Personnel Administration
EDUC-616 Political Process of Public Education
EDUC-661 Internship in Elementary Administration
OR
EDUC-663 Internship in Middle or High Administration
EDUC-662 Internship in Elementary Administration
OR
EDUC-664 Internship in Middle or High Administration
TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIRED COURSES:
					39 Credit Hours
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.
CERTIFICATION-ONLY REQUIRED PROGRAM
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 	
(30 credit hours)
EDUC-524 Techniques of School Supervision
EDUC-527 Finance and Business Management
EDUC-528 School Administration
EDUC-529 Emerging Technologies for School 			
	
Administration
EDUC-531 Principles of Elementary Curriculum
	
Development
OR
EDUC-532 Principles of Middle or High Curriculum
	
Development EDUC 601 School Law
EDUC-602 Staff Personnel Administration
EDUC-616 Political Prccess of Public Education
EDUC-661 Internship in Elementary Administration
OR
EDUC-663 Internship in Middle or High Administration
EDUC-662 Internship in Elementary Administration
OR
EDUC-664 Internship in Middle or High Administration
TOTAL CERTIFICATION-ONLY COURSES:
					30 Credit Hours
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.
Note: It is suggested that students who hold full time jobs take
no more than six (6) credit hours per a semester.

CGC/EUGS Catalog 2015-2016 53

�REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCED LEVEL
I.	 ADMINISTRATION
A.	 Elementary or Secondary School Principal and
Supervisor (Tier 1)
1.	 Master’s degree
2.	 Valid South Carolina Educator’s Professional
Certificate at the elementary or secondary level
3.	 Minimum qualifying score(s) on the area
examinations required by the State Board of
Education
4.	 Verification of three years teaching experience,
including at least one year of teaching in grades
pre-K-8 for elementary, 7-12 for secondary
5.	 Completion of an advanced program approved
by the State Board of Education for the training
of elementary or secondary principals and
supervisors South Carolina Regulation 43

Transfer of Credits
Candidates who apply to transfer credits from other
regionally accredited institutions (see School of Education
transfer policy), to the Zucker Family School of Education’s
Administration and Supervision programs may transfer
a maximum of six credit hours, two courses, of graduate
coursework.

Capstone Internship Requirements
Educational Leadership candidates must formally request
permission from the faculty advisor to enroll in a capstone
internship. Candidates must be within two courses of
the internship and have earned a passing score on the
Administration and Supervision PRAXIS to apply. This request
is submitted in the form of an application which must be
completed prior to the internship courses: EDUC-661/662 or
EDUC-663-664. The Division of Educational Leadership must
approve all field experience applications.

54 The Citadel Graduate College

�Master of Education in Interdisciplinary
STEM Education

targeted for working professionals with coursework delivered
online in asynchronous format, allowing students to progress
though the program at their own pace.

Zucker Family School of Education, 843-953-5097
The STEM Center of Excellence, 843-953-6091
http://www.citadel.edu/root/stemcenter-medstem

Although the program is designed for current educators, teaching
certification is not required to be admitted to the program as
other STEM professionals may complete the degree to better
prepare themselves for roles in places such as informal education
centers.

Dr. Kathryn Richardson Jones, Program
Coodinator, kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Ms. Marcia Bonica, Support Services
marcia.bonica@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The Master of Education in Interdisciplinary STEM Education is
entirely online and is designed for current educators who seek
to advance their skillset in the STEM disciplines. The goal of the
program is to create 21st century STEM educators and leaders by
facilitating a broader understanding of the interdisciplinary nature
of STEM, a deeper knowledge of discipline-specific content, and
new integrative approaches for the teaching and learning of STEM
content.
The coursework has been designed to inspire a passion in teachers
for STEM and equip them with the tools necessary to teach
STEM content in an engaging way with career and industry
applications. The MEd in Interdisciplinary STEM Education
does not lead to certification, but is instead designed to improve
teacher effectiveness in STEM education. A graduate successfully
completing this degree program will be adept at creating relevant
projects for use in their classrooms and utilizing project-based
instructions to more effectively engage their students in the STEM
disciplines.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree and all other undergraduate and graduate work
directly from each regionally accredited college or
university. Applicants are expected to have a 2.5 cumulative
undergraduate grade point average.
3.	 A bachelor’s degree demonstrating appropriate preparation
in STEM.

Program Requirements
The program assumes appropriate undergraduate preparation
in STEM. The 36-credit hour MEd in Interdisciplinary STEM
Education is organized into two areas - core and electives.
The coursework will consist of twenty one (21) hours of core
coursework and fifteen (15) hours of electives. Students will work
with academic advisors to individualize the program based on
their prior preparation and areas of interest. The curriculum is

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light
•	 The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar
CORE COURSES (21 credit hours)
EDUC-543 Teaching, Learning and Assessing with 			
	
Technology
EDUC-544 Project Based Learning and Interdisciplinary 		
	
Teaching
EDUC-545 Developing STEM Disciplinary Literacy Skills
EDUC-546 Leadership and Critical Issues in STEM 			
	
Education
EDUC-547 Research and Statistics for STEM Applications
EDUC-670 Foundations in STEM I
ECUC-680 Foundations in STEM II
ELECTIVE COURSES (15 credit hours)
Students will select 5 elective courses, chosen from the following list or as
approved by program faculty.
BIOL-540 Biotechnology for STEM Educators
CHEM-520 The Chemistry of Art
CHEM-521 Forensic Science
CHEM-522 Nanotechnology for STEM Educators
CSCI-555 STEM Education Through Robotics
CSCI-663 Programming for STEM Educators
EDUC-548 Multidisciplinary Experimental Design and
	
Implementation
EDUC-587 Earth Science for Teachers
MATH-618 Mathematical Technology Resources for STEM
	
Education
PHYS-510 Engineering Applications in STEM
THE CAPSTONE
Embedded in the coursework is a capstone. Students will prepare
an online portfolio that captures evidence of achievement. The
Portfolio will consist of their developed project-based lessons,
an analysis of lesson implementation, and statistical analysis of
student impact. A panel of instructors will review student’s work
and evaluate their capstone project.
TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIRED COURSES: 36 Credit Hours
Description of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

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�Master of Education in Literacy
Education
Zucker Family School of Education
843-953-5097
http://www.citadel.edu/root/literacy-educationprogram
Dr. Stephenie M. Hewett
stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Robin Jocius
robin.jocius@citadel.edu
Dr. Dan Ouzts, Program Coordinator
dan.ouzts@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
Through quality field experiences and a strong theoretical
foundation, candidates who pursue this degree develop a
comprehensive knowledge of the field of Literacy Education.
This understanding parallels the school’s vision of creating
“principled educational leaders who are knowledgeable,
reflective, and ethical professionals.”
The Master of Education in Literacy Education is nationally
recognized by the International Literacy Association.
The general goals and objectives of the program are to develop:
1.	 A knowledge and mastery of all aspects of the literacy
process;
2.	 A knowledge of those skills necessary to select, administer,
and interpret informal and formal assessments used to
examine children’s and adolescents’ literacy strengths and
weaknesses;
3.	 A knowledge of the abilities and skills which enhance
a wholesome teacher- student-parent relationship in
working with students identified as at-risk readers in order
to develop a case study;
4.	 A knowledge of those skills necessary to recognize and
accommodate for individual differences in literacy instruction;
5.	 A knowledge of how to plan, supervise, and enhance
programs as a literacy coach;
6.	 A knowledge of and ability to demonstrate effective
literacy instructional strategies;
7.	 A knowledge of the relationship of literacy skills to
subject-matter content areas;
8.	 A knowledge of significant research conducted in literacy
education;
9.	 A knowledge of a broad range of children’s and
adolescents’ literature and how to incorporate this
literature into the classroom; and
10.	 A knowledge of how to effectively support and mentor
educators and serve as a literacy leader.

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Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree and all other undergraduate or graduate work
directly from each regionally accredited college or
university. Applicants are expected to have a 2.5
cumulative undergraduate grade point average.
3.	 Submission of official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or Millers Analogy Test (MAT) score. Minimum
acceptable score is a raw score of 396 on the MAT or a
verbal and quantitative combination score of 290 on the
GRE. Admission test must have been taken within the last
five years. See page 39 for Provisional Status information.
4.	 Submission of a valid South Carolina elementary or
secondary teaching certificate. Applicants must be in good
standing with the State Board of Education at the time of
acceptance.
Students accepted into the Master of Education in Literacy
Education are automatically enrolled in the Graduate
Certificate in Literacy Education.
Course work taken prior to official program admission or
course work taken in other programs does not count toward
the Master of Education in Literacy Education program/degree
without written approval from the faculty advisor and the
Dean.
No more than six (6) hours of approved coursework may be
transferred into the Master of Education in Literacy Education
program.

Program Requirements
The Master of Education in Literacy Education is a 36-hour
program, consisting of two professional core requirements
and 10 literacy courses. A program of study which details
the degree requirements is completed by the student and the
advisor. The candidate for the Master of Education in Literacy
Education degree must satisfactorily complete the Praxis II
examination, Teaching Reading. Additionally, candidates
will be required to complete a program completion portfolio
prior to graduation. Recommendation and verification for
certification are completed by the School of Education upon
graduation and a passing score on the Praxis II.
Recommendation for certification as a Literacy Teacher
in South Carolina requires two years teaching experience.
Recommendation for certification as Literacy Coach in South
Carolina requires five years teaching experience. Upon
completion of coursework, a satisfactory score on the Praxis
II, and the requisite years of teaching experiences, a candidate
completing the MEd in Literacy Education is recommended
for certification as a Literacy Teacher, Literacy Coach, and the
R2S Literacy Teacher provided the candidate already possesses
a valid teaching certificate in the state of South Carolina.

�GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training
•	 The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar
The following courses should be taken in sequence as in the program of
study.
PROFESSIONAL CORE REQUIREMENTS (6 credit hours)
EDUC-536 Educational Psychology
EDUC-512 Data Collection and Analysis
OR
EDUC-549 Applied Measurement Techniques
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIZATION (30
credit hours)
EDUC-570 Developing Literacy Skills with At Risk 		
Readers
EDUC-588 Foundations in Literacy
EDUC-589 Methods and Materials for Developing 		
	
	
Literacy Skills
EDUC-590 Literacy Assessment and Instruction
EDUC-591 Practicum in Literacy Education
EDUC-592 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Middle and 	
	
High School Content Areas
EDUC-594 Internship in Literacy Education
EDUC-608 Literature for Children and Adolescents
EDUC-642 Coaching in Literacy Education
EDUC-643 Action Research in Literacy Coaching
TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS: 36 Credit Hours
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

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�Specialist in Educational Leadership - 	
School Superintendent

5.	 A South Carolina Professional Teaching certificate that
is valid, three years teaching experience, and two years
as a school or district administrator, post secondary
administrator, or school business administrator.	

Zucker Family School of Education
843-953-5097
http://www.citadel.edu/root/educationalleadership

Note: Specialist in Educational Leadership courses taken prior
to official program admission will not count toward the degree
without written approval from the Zucker Family School of
Education.

Dr. Kathy Brown
brownk2@citadel.edu
Dr. Kent Murray
kent.murray@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The Zucker Family School of Education’s Specialist in
Educational Leadership - School District Superintendent
program is nationally accredited by the Council for the
Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the
Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC).
These accrediting bodies allow the Zucker Family School of
Education’s Licensing Agent, the Dean of ZFSOE to confer
certification as a school district superintendent. At program
completion, candidates will be awarded certification and
licensure as school district superintendents. The Specialist in
Educational Leadership - School Superintendent program’s
accreditation is effective through October 31, 2021.
The Specialist in Educational Leadership (Ed.S.) Degree is an
advanced graduate degree between the Master’s and Doctoral
degrees. In accordance with South Carolina Certification
Regulations, The Citadel offers an Ed.S. major that prepares
candidates for SC endorsement at the superintendent’s level.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of all official transcripts directly from each
regionally accredited college or university attended (including a Master’s Degree in educational leadership or a
Master’s Degree in another educational area along with
certification in educational leadership) with minimum
3.25 grade point average.
3.	 Submission of office Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or
Miller Analogies Test (MAT). Minimum acceptable
raw score of 396 on the MAT or verbal and quantitative
combination score of 290 on the GRE. Admission test
must have been taken within the last five years. 		
No Provisional Status granted.
4.	 A South Carolina State Professional Certificate with
school administrator endorsement and two years in an
administrative position equivalent to assistant principal or
higher in education.

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Program Requirements
A total of 33 semester hours must be completed for the
Specialist in Educational Leadership. In addition to the
general goals of the school’s graduate program, the objectives
of the Specialist in Education degree are knowledge of school
law, curricular trends, school building trends, and program
budgeting; skill in using various techniques for goal setting
and problem diagnosis in such areas as instructional programs,
staff development, and community relations; skill in decisionmaking and in evaluating decisions on the basis of subsequent
information; knowledge of research in admin-istration,
curriculum, human development and staffing; performance
behavior in a job setting; knowledge of the role of the school
in modern America and the multicultural currents influencing
the school; knowledge and skills for per-forming in a political
setting; and, a clear understanding and working knowledge of
Principled Educational Leaders. A student, who applies for
certification as a school district administrator, must meet the
following:
1.	 A minimum qualifying score on the state
administrator’s examination prior to entrance into the
internship
2.	 Three years teaching experience
3.	 Program Audit showing completion of 33 credit
hours:
a.	 Required courses, 27 credit hours
b.	 Two internships, EDUC 632 and EDUC 633, (912 internship hours per week over a six-month
period), six credit hours
Candidates for administrative internships must:
1.	 Complete 21 credit hours prior to submitting an
internship application for faculty review.
2.	 Earn a passing score on the PRAXIS, South Carolina’s
Supervision and Administration Examination.
3.	 Meet with advisor to review request for admission to
an internship.
4.	 Apply to CGC to register for an internship.
Applicants for spring administrative internships should file
an application with their advisor no later than December 1
of the preceding semester. Applicants for fall administrative
internships should file an application with their advisor no
later than August 1 of the preceding semester. Applicants for
summer administrative internships should file an application
with their advisor no later than March 1 of the preceding
semester. In order to register for internships, authorized
applications must be on file in the CGC office, along with the

�valid South Carolina state administrator’s examination score.
*Proviso—Candidates filing applications and applying for 	
administrative internships after the December, March, and
August deadlines cannot be guaranteed enrollment.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light
•	 The Citadel Principled Leadership Workshop
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS (33 credit hours)
EDUC-535 Organizational Theory and Behavior
EDUC-598 Curriculum Project (Prerequisite EDUC 531/532)
EDUC-600 Professional Negotiations
EDUC-603 School Plant Seminar
EDUC-606 Superintendency and School Organization
EDUC-610 Seminar on School Improvement
EDUC-612 Seminar in School Law (Prerequisite EDUC 601)
EDUC-614 Seminar in Educational Administration
EDUC-619 Assessment of School Programs
EDUC-632 Internship in Superintendency
EDUC-633 Internship in Superintendency
TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIRED COURSES:
	
33 Credit Hours (beyond the master’s degree)
	
*If EDUC-529, EDUC-531/532 or EDUC-616 were not taken
in a master’s program, the appropriate course must be taken as
a requirement of the Ed. S.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCED LEVEL
I.	 ADMINISTRATION
C.	 District Superintendent
1.	 Master’s degree
2.	 Valid South Carolina Teaching or Professional
Certificate at the elemen-tary, middle or
secondary level
3.	 Minimum of qualifying score(s) on the area
	
examination(s) required by the State Board of 		
Education
4.	 Verification of a total of three years experience
as a pre-K-12 or post-secondary teacher and two
years as a school or school district administrator,
post secondary administrator, or school business
administrator
5.	 Completion of an advanced program approved
by the State Board of Education for the training
of school superintendents South Carolina
Regulation 43.
South Carolina Teacher Certification Manuel R 43-64
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCED LEVEL.

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

CGC/EUGS Catalog 2015-2016 59

�School of
Humanities &amp;
Social Sciences

Master of Arts:
•	English
•	History
•	Psychology: Clinical
Counseling
•	Social Science
•	International Politics
&amp; Military Affairs
Master of Science:
•	Leadership
Specialist in Education:
•	School Psychology

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�Master of Arts in English
Department of English
843-953-5068
http://www.citadel.edu/root/english
Dr. James M. Hutchisson
hutchissonj@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The Citadel and the College of Charleston offer a joint Master
of Arts degree in English. The 36 hour program, with a thesis
option, provides advanced course work in British literature,
American literature, English language, and composition and
rhetoric. The program is designed to attract qualified holders
of the baccalaureate degree, whether recent college graduates,
English teachers, or others interested in pursuing graduate
studies in English. A Joint Program Committee, comprised of
faculty members from each institution, oversees admissions,
course scheduling, comprehensive examinations, degree
certification, and other matters related to the management of
the program. Diplomas and other official documents indicate
that the program is a joint endeavor and include the names of
both institutions.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university.
3.	 Applicants are expected to have a cumulative
undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.5 and 3.0
in the major.
4.	 Submission official Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score. (Applicants
who do not have an undergraduate degree in English are
also required to take the GRE advanced test in literature.)
Applicants are expected to have a composite GRE verbal
and quantitative score of at least 300 and a 4 on the writing
assessment section. Those taking the MAT should have
a score of at least 400. * Admission test must have been
taken within the last five years.
5.	 Submission of at least two signed letters of
recommendation, perferably from former professors.
Each reference should be as specific as possible in
addressing the applicant’s academic ability, motivation,
and ability to complete a graduate degree.
6.	 Submission of a two-page statement about educational
goals and interest in a graduate program in English.
7.	 Submission of a writing sample that demonstrates an
ability to perform literary analysis and conduct research.
Typically this requirement can be met by submitting a
research paper prepared for an advanced undergraduate
English course.

*An applicant who does not meet the minimum GPA and/
or test score expectations or who does not have sufficient
undergraduate background in English may be allowed
to pursue course work as a provisional student. Upon
completing nine semester hours with a minimum GPA of 3.25
the student will be eligible for degree-seeking status.

Application Deadlines
The Joint Program Committee will consider completed
applications for the regular degree program on the following
dates:
Admission Term:

Materials Due:

Fall

May 1st

Spring

November 1st

Summer

April 1st

Applications will be considered year round for non-degree
students.

Program Requirements
The Master of Arts is conferred upon those candidates who
successfully complete an approved program of study consisting of at least 36 semester hours of graduate credit with a
cumulative GPA of 3.0. Specific requirements are listed below:
Thesis Option:
•	 British Literature before 1800, 6 hours
•	 British Literature after 1800, 6 hours
•	 American Literature, 6 hours
•	 Seminar (English 700), 3 hours
•	 Electives, 12 hours
•	 Thesis and Oral Defense of Thesis, 6 hours
•	 Demonstration of competency in one foreign language
•	 Comprehensive Examination
Non-thesis Option:
Same as above, except that the thesis is omitted and the
number of elective hours is eighteen.
Notes:
•	 At least nine hours must be taken at each campus.
•	 English 700 satisfies the seminar requirement and may
also be used to satisfy a core requirement in British or
American literature, depending on the topic.
•	 Electives will normally be graduate courses in English.
Other courses will be considered on a case-by-case basis
by the Joint Program Committee.
•	 No more than nine hours of English 698 (3), 699 (3), and
701 (6) in any combination may count toward the required 36 hours.
•	 Students may demonstrate their competency in a foreign
language by completing two years or their equivalent
of college-level study in a single foreign language with
an average grade of C or higher: or completing, with a

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grade of B or higher, English 517: Old English Language.
The foreign language requirement must be met before a
student can take the comprehensive examination.
The comprehensive examination is prepared and
administered by the Joint Program Committee and is
taken by all candidates after the completion of at least 27
hours of coursework. Copies of all previous examinations
are available on the websites of both English departments.

Concentration in African American Literature

In 2004 an African American Literature Concentration was
added to the Master of Arts degree program. The fifteen hour
(15) concentration, with a thesis option, offers advanced
course work in African American literature, independent study
courses for further exploration into an African American
literature topic, and cross disciplinary opportunities with
courses in other departments that have a central concern
with African American literature. Students opting to add a
concentration in African American literature must meet the
normal requirements for the M.A. In addition, they must
complete one of these two courses of study:
Standard Option:
•	 9 hours of African American literature (any combination
of 535, 570, 571, and 573)
•	 3 hours of study of an African American topic in another
discipline, as approved by the graduate director
•	 3 hours of study in an African American topic, such as
an independent study or internship, as approved by the
graduate director
Thesis Option:
•	 6 hours of African American literature (any combination
of 535, 570, 571, 572, and 573)
•	 3 hours of study of an African American topic in another
discipline, as approved by the graduate director
•	 6 hours of thesis on an African American topic
Notes:
•	 A student may substitute 3 hours of independent study on
an African-American topic (as approved by the graduate
director) for any 3 hours of coursework.
•	 Students taking this concentration may apply only one of
their African American literature courses to the six hour
American literature requirement of the M.A.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training
•	 The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar
COURSES
ENGL-500
ENGL-501
ENGL-502
ENGL-503
ENGL-504
ENGL-505

Old and Middle English Literature
Chaucer	
Shakespeare	
English Drama to 1642	
Poetry and Prose of the English Renaissance	
Milton	

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ENGL-506
Restoration and Eighteenth Century Drama	
ENGL-507
Poetry and Prose of the Restoration and
	
Eighteenth Century
ENGL-509
Romantic Literature	
ENGL-510
Victorian Literature	
ENGL-512
Literature of the U.S. South	
ENGL-516
Continental Literature	
ENGL-517,518 Special Topics in Literature
ENGL-520
A Survey of World Literature I	
ENGL-521A Survey of World Literature II	
ENGL-522 Colonial and Revolutionary American Literature
ENGL-523 Nineteenth Century American Literature I—	
	
Romanticism
ENGL-524 Nineteenth Century American Literature II—
	
Realism
ENGL-525 Eighteenth Century British Novel	
ENGL-526 Victorian Novel	
ENGL-527 British Fiction: 1900 to 1945	
ENGL-528 American Fiction: 1900 to 1945	
ENGL-529 American Fiction: 1945 to the Present	
ENGL-530 Special Topics in The Humanities	
ENGL-531 British Poetry: 1900 to Present	
ENGL-532 American Poetry: 1900 to Present	
ENGL-533 British Drama: 1900 to Present	
ENGL-534 American Drama: 1900 to Present	
ENGL-535 African American Literature	
ENGL-537 Contemporary British Fiction
ENGL-550,551 Special Topics in Composition or Language	
ENGL-552 Adolescent Literature	
ENGL-553 Modern English Grammar	
ENGL-554 History of the English Language	
ENGL-555 Literary Criticism	
ENGL-556 Theory and Practice of Teaching Composition
ENGL-557 Creative Writing—Poetry	
ENGL-558 Technical and Professional Writing	
ENGL-559 History and Theory of Rhetoric	
ENGL-560 Film Studies	
ENGL-562 Workshop in Advanced Composition	
ENGL-563 Creative Writing—Fiction
ENGL-564 Teaching with Technology	
ENGL-570 Topics in African American Literary Genres	
ENGL-571 Topics in African American Literary Periods	
ENGL-572 Topics in Major African American Writers	
ENGL-573 Special Topics in African American Literature
ENGL-574 Special Topic in English Literature Before 1800
ENGL-575 Special Topics in English Literature After 1800
ENGL-576 Special Topics in American Literature
ENGL-595 Methods and Materials for English Language Arts
ENGL-650 Literary Research	
ENGL-698 Tutorial	
ENGL-699 Independent Study	
ENGL-700 Seminar
ENGL-703 Seminar in English Literature Before 1800
ENGL-704 Seminar in English Literature After 1800
ENGL-705 Seminar in American Literature	
ENGL-701 Thesis	
ENGL-702 Internship	
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�present findings. A term paper, honors thesis, or critical
essay from a graduate or upper-level course taken in
college will suffice. The evidence of writing should reflect
the ability to conceptualize a research theme, conduct
research to support an argument, and reach a justified
conclusion. The paper should demonstrate an ability to
handle documentation of evidence.

Master of Arts in History
Department of History
843-953-5073
http://www.citadel.edu/root/history-mastersprogram
Dr. Keith Knapp, Director
keith.knapp@citadel.edu
Mission Statement

	
The Citadel and the College of Charleston offer a joint
Master of Arts Degree in History, providing each student
with advanced specialized work in one of the following areas:
United States history, European history, or Asian/African/
Latin American history. The program has a special emphasis
on the history of the American South, the South Carolina
Lowcountry, and the Atlantic World. The program serves
the needs of those interested in pursuing graduate studies in
history. Teachers who complete the program have a greater
command of the literature of a particular field. Others are
prepared to do doctoral work or pursue other advanced
degrees, enter the field of public history, or seek employment
opportunities which require advanced training in the
humanities. The management of the program is vested in a
Joint Program Committee composed of representatives of the
two history departments. The directorship rotates between the
two institutions. Diplomas and other documents will indicate
that the program is a joint endeavor and will include the names
of both institutions.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university.
3.	 Submission of official copy of the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) score. Applicants are expected to have
a GRE verbal score exceeding 152. Admission test must
have been taken within the last five years.
4.	 Applicants are expected to have a cumulative
undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.5 and a 3.0
in the major. They are also expected to have 15 hours of
history course work beyond the initial survey.*
5.	 Submisssion of three signed letters of recommendation,
normally from former professors. Each reference should
be as specific as possible in analyzing the applicant’s
potential for success in the program. References should
address the student’s ability to design, conduct, and
present research without direct supervision, the ability to
analyze complex data and issues, and the ability to write
effectively.
6.	 Submission of evidence of ability to conduct research and

*An applicant who fails to meet the GPA and course history
requirements may be allowed to pursue course work as a
provisional student only upon application to the Joint Program
Committee. Upon completion of nine semester hours, with
no more than three hours in independent study (HIST-770)
and a minimum GPA of 3.25, the student may be admitted
unconditionally. The student must make this request in writing
to the Joint Program Committee. There is no guarantee that
courses taken in a non-degree status will be credited towards a
degree once a student gains provisional or regular admission.
Coursework taken to meet admission prerequisites will not
count towards de-gree requirements.

Application Deadlines
The Admissions Committee will consider complete
applications for the program on the following dates:
Admission Term:
Fall and Summer
	

Materials Due:
March 1st

Spring

October 1st

Program Requirements
In consultation with an advisor, each degree candidate will
develop a plan of study which includes course work at both
institutions. The plan of study must be submitted to the
Program Director upon completion of the first six hours or the
first semester of graduate work.
In addition to lectures and examinations, graduate courses
demand wide reading, thorough research, and advanced
historical writing. Only graduate students admitted to the
M.A. program will be automatically enrolled, but non-degree
students and exceptional undergraduates—upper division
majors in history and related disciplines—may be enrolled in
500-level courses. For this, however, they will need permission
from the instructor and are expected to have a minimum GPA
of 3.4 in history courses. No more than two 500-level courses
may be taken by an undergraduate. 600- and 700-level courses
are for M.A. program students exclusively. Work expected of
juniors and seniors will not be as great as that expected of the

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�graduate students. The qualitative expectations remain the
same for all students.
The Master of Arts in History is conferred upon those
candidates who successfully complete an approved program
of study consisting of a minimum of 33 semester hours of
graduate credit with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. The distribution
of courses follows this general scheme:
	
Major concentration: 18 hours
	
Minor concentration: 6 hours
	
Historiography: 3 hours
	
Third concentration: 3 hours*
	
Electives: 3 hours**
	
The program offers two tracks, according to students’ career
goals:
1.	 Thesis track students must take HIST-801 and HIST-802
and successfully defend their thesis. (These courses count
towards the 18 hours in the major concentration.)
2.	 Non-thesis track students must take two research
seminars, preferably within their area of concentration,
and a comprehensive exam in their major field.	
*All students must take at least three hours in each
concentration offered by the program (US, Europe, World).
**In history or a related discipline in the humanities or social
sciences. Students must obtain prior approval from their
campus program director to take a non-history elective. A
specific number of courses must be distributed between both
institutions.
All students are encouraged to attain proficiency in a foreign
language. There is no formal requirement for all students in
the program to demonstrate language proficiency at a certain
level. However, depending upon the program, a candidate
may be required by the advisor to demonstrate mastery of an
appropriate foreign language, indicated by the satisfactory use
of source material or literature in the relevant foreign language
in seminar or research work.

Concentration in African American Studies
Students who elect this option must meet all the normal
requirements by the master’s degree. In addition, they must
complete one of the two courses of study below and all courses
must meet the approval of the graduate program director.
Thesis Option:
•	 6 hours in African American oriented history
•	 3 approved hours in another discipline
•	 6 hours in an African American oriented thesis
Non-Thesis Option:
•	 9 hours in African American oriented history
•	 3 approved hours in another discipline
•	 3 hours in African American oriented independent study

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or similar (i.e., research seminar)
Three hours of independent study on an African American
topic may be included as part of the nine hours of course work.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training
•	 The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar
COURSES
(Non-degree, MAT, and exceptional undergraduate students
may enroll in 500 level courses only, space permitting.)
HIST-502 Colonial America and the American Revolution to 		
1789	               
HIST-503 The Jeffersonian and Nationalist Period	
HIST-504 Civil War and Reconstruction		
HIST-506 The U.S. in the Twentieth Century            
HIST-521 The American South                          
HIST-522 South Carolina History                        
HIST-523 Afro-American History                      
HIST-532 Ancient Greece                            
HIST-533 Ancient Rome                              
HIST-535 Medieval Europe                            
HIST-537 Renaissance and Reformation                 
HIST-541 Enlightenment and French Revolution            
HIST-542 Nineteenth-Century Europe                
HIST-543 Twentieth-Century Europe                    
HIST-545 History of Modern Russia                    
HIST-551 Women in the Western World                  
HIST-562 Colonial Latin America                        
HIST-563 Modern Latin America                       
HIST-572 Precolonial Africa                          
HIST-573 Modern Africa                            
HIST-577 Modern Middle East                         
HIST-582 China to 1800                              
HIST-583 Modern China                              
HIST-586 Japan to 1800                               
HIST-587 Modern Japan                            
HIST-590 Special Topics in U.S. History	
HIST-591 Special Topics in European History	
HIST-592 Special Topics in Latin American Asian/African 		
History	
HIST-593 Special Topics in Peace, War, and Diplomacy	
HIST-610 Special Topics in U.S. History                
HIST-620 Special Topics in Lowcountry Studies      
HIST-630 Special Topics in Peace, War, and Diplomacy
HIST-640 Special Topics in European History            
HIST-650 Special Topics in British History               
HIST-670 Special Topics in Asian/African/ Latin American
HIST-691 Historiography                            
HIST-710 Research Seminar in U.S. History               
HIST-720 Research Seminar in Lowcountry Studies     
HIST-740 Research Seminar in European History          
HIST-760 Research Seminar in Asian/ African/
Latin American History
HIST-770 Independent Study in History                 
HIST-801-802 Master’s Thesis                  	
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�Department of Psychology Graduate Programs
The Department of Psychology offers two graduate psychology
programs, one in Clinical Counseling (M.A. only) and the
other in School Psychology (Ed.S.). The two programs share
24 credit hours. These courses reflect the Department’s
recognition that all branches of psychology revolve around
a common knowledge base with specializations being an
extension beyond that base.
The Department of Psychology espouses a philosophical
perspective of training and practice that stresses an empirical
and applied approach to addressing psychosocial problems of
clients. Most faculty members are engaged in clinical practice,
research efforts, or both. Faculty members’ activities are guided
by a scientist-practitioner model, which emphasizes a scholarly
approach to applications of psychology.
The Clinical Counseling program offers graduate education
at the master’s degree level for those interested in becoming
professional counselors in community agencies, including
college counseling centers, hospitals, mental health, and social
services agencies. The program is accredited by the State
Department of Education in South Carolina and the Masters in
Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC),
and it is a member of the Council of Applied Masters Programs
in Psychology (CAMPP). Students enrolled in the Clinical
Counseling program work to achieve a Master of Arts in
Psychology degree by completing a total of 57 credit hours.
The program includes 30 credit hours of core courses, 12 hours
of advanced courses, 3 credit hours in Alcohol and Substance
Abuse Counseling, 3 hours of electives, and 9 hours of field
work. Field work is completed in agencies throughout the
tri-county area and involves a 150-hour practicum and 600hour internship. Students completing the Clinical Counseling
program meet the educational requirements for licensure as
Professional Counselors in South Carolina.
The School Psychology program is built around the
model of the data-based problem-solver at the individual,
organizational, and systems levels in schools, with an
emphasis on the efficacy of outcomes for clients served. The
program involves 75-semester hours of credit, and it leads
to the Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree and certification
as a “School Psychologist II” in South Carolina and National
Certification as a School Psychologist. The School Psychology
program is fully accredited by the National Association of
School Psychologists (NASP). Students can apply for the award
of a Master of Arts in Psychology degree after completing
39 semester hours from the School Psychology Program of
Studies and receiving the approval of the Director of the School
Psychology program and the Head of the Department of
Psychology. PSYC-599, Thesis, MUST be completed as part of
those 39 hours. It should be noted that students are not eligible
for certification as a school psychologist at the Masters level
(i.e., this is not a terminal degree). Information regarding both
of these programs can be found on The Citadel’s Psychology
Department website at www.citadel.edu/psychology/graduate.
html.

Master of Arts in Psychology:
Clinical Counseling
Department of Psychology
843-953-5320
http://www.citadel.edu/root/psychology
Dr. Genelle Sawyer
genelle.sawyer@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of the Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical
Counseling program at The Citadel is to prepare students to
become scholarly practitioners of psychosocial counseling in
community agencies, including college counseling centers,
hospitals, mental health centers, and social services agencies.
The program emphasizes the application of theories of human
development, psychopathology, and behavior change to
psychosocial problems of a diverse population of individuals
and families seeking mental health services in the community.
The program’s model blends didactic and experiential training
to facilitate students’ ability to utilize an empirical approach
to assessment, goal development, intervention, and evaluation
of services for a wide range of individuals and families
experiencing a variety of psychosocial difficulties. It is the
expectation of the program that students will be trained to be
competent and ethical professional service providers who will
apply a scholarly perspective as well as compassion and caring
to their work.

Admission Requirements
Admission to the Clinical Counseling Program is based on a
competitive review of all application materials.
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee
2.	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree directly from each regionally accredited college or
university. Applicants are expected to have a grade point
average of 3.0 (or graduate grade point average of 3.0) and
12 credit hours in psychology. A score of 600 on the GRE
Subject Examination in Psychology is acceptable in lieu of
the credit hour requirement.
3.	 Submission of official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or Millers Anology Test (MAT) score. A
minimum score of 297 (minimum of 150 on the verbal
reasoning and 141 on the quantitative reasoning section)
is required for the GRE or a score of 410 or higher on the
MAT. Admission test must have been taken within the last
five years.
4.	 Submission of a completed Admissions Questionnaire
5.	 Submission of two letters of recommendation
Students requesting a transfer from another Master’s program

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�must provide documentation of a GRE or MAT score
(copies are acceptable) in order to complete requirements for
application to the program.

Application Deadline
The Admissions Committee will consider complete
applications for the program on the following date:
Admission Term:

Materials Due:

Fall

March 15

Program Requirements
The Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical Counseling
curriculum provides instruction in the theory and practice of
counseling from a psychological perspective. The curriculum
consists of a total of 57 credit hours, including 30 credit
hours of core courses, 3 credit required course in Alcohol
and Substance Abuse Counseling, 12 hours of advanced
courses, 3 hour elective, and 9 hours of fieldwork. Fieldwork
is completed in agencies throughout the tri-county area and
involves a 150-hour practicum and 600-hour internship.
Students who successfully complete this program (and take
Career Counseling as one of their elective courses) meet
the educational requirements for professional licensure as
a Professional Counselor in South Carolina. The program
addresses the development of counseling skills in a variety of
treatment modalities, including individual, family and group.
While some graduates have sought and gained admission to
doctoral programs, the program is designed as a terminal
masters degree program. The program is a member of the
Council of Applied Master’s Programs in Psychology and
is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling
Accreditation Council. Students must abide by the Ethical
Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct of the
American Psychological Association throughout their
enrollment.
The M.A. degree will be conferred on students who have
successfully completed the requirements of the program with a
minimum GPA of 3.0. All students must successfully complete
a comprehensive examination after completing their ten core
courses (see below) and must complete a written and oral
presentation of a case study for a panel of faculty members as
part of the internship requirement in order to complete the
program. Students must complete all course requirements
within a 5-year period from the date of initial enrollment. No
more than 8 hours of graduate credit taken as non-degreeseeking student will be applied toward program requirements.

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Required Program for Clinical Counseling
Students
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training
•	 The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar
CORE COURSES
PSYC-500 Human Growth and Development
PSYC-501 Principles of Cognitive and Behavioral Change
PSYC-507 General Psychopathology: Assessment and
	
Differential Diagnosis
PSYC-508 Counseling and Personality Theories
PSYC-514 Ethics and Mental Health Law
PSYC-523 Statistics and Research Design
PSYC-526 Clinical Counseling: Basic
PSYC-549 Foundations of Psychometrics
PSYC-553 Introduction to Family Dynamics
PSYC-561 Cultural Issues in Psychological Practice
REQUIRED COURSE
PSYC-540 Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling
Students completing the Clinical Counseling curriculum must
successfully complete a comprehensive examination to be
permitted to take the following Advanced Courses:
ADVANCED COURSES
PSYC-611 Clinical and Professional Issues in Counseling
PSYC-629 Practicum: Clinical Counseling
PSYC-643 Contemporary Psychological Assessment and 		
	
Psychotherapy
PSYC-644 Clinical Counseling: Advanced
PSYC-645 Clinical Counseling: Group
PSYC-651 Internship I
PSYC-652 Internship II
ELECTIVES
PSYC-557 Counseling &amp; Psychotherapy for Couples
PSYC-602 Social and Biological Basis of Child and
	
Adolescent Behavior
PSYC-603 Affective and Cognitive Interventions:
	
Child/Adolescent
PHED-511 Special Topics: Sports Psychology
EDUC-550 Career Counseling (Required for 			
Licensed Professional Counselor)

�Field Placement Requirements
Clinical Counseling students complete one 150-hour
practicum and one 600-hour internship providing clinical
services in a community agency subsequent to successful
completion of PSYC-643, PSYC-644, and PSYC-645. Field
placement opportunities are available in many agencies
within the tri-county area and are listed on the website. Field
placement sites may require a background check prior to
beginning training.
Students who have completed graduate work elsewhere but
who desire admission to one of the Clinical Counseling
practicum/internships for licensure or professional
development reasons must receive formal approval by the
Clinical Counseling Committee. Additionally, such students
will be required to take the following four courses at The
Citadel prior to admission to practicum:
PSYC-508 Counseling and Personality Theories
PSYC-643 Contemporary Psychological Assessment and 		
	
Psychotherapy
PSYC-644 Clinical Counseling: Advanced
PSYC-645 Clinical Counseling: Group
	
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

The Citadel has adopted this policy because of its ethical
responsibilities to practicum agencies, the clients of the
agencies, and to the students. Without this background of
experience with students, The Citadel is not in a viable position
to attest to the student’s readiness for the practicum/internship
placement.

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�Specialist in Education in School
Psychology
Department of Psychology
843-953-5320
http://www.citadel.edu/root/psychology
Dr. Timothy A. Hanchon
tim.hanchon@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of the Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) program in
School Psychology is to prepare students to become scientistpractitioners. This model sees the school psychologist as
a data-based problem solver at the individual, group, and
systems levels. The concept includes the interaction of the
student in the classroom, the school system, the family, and
the community. The Ed.S. degree emphasizes application of
psychological principles, knowledge, and skills in relating
to the process and problems of education. The program is
approved by the South Carolina Department of Education,
and graduates are eligible for certification at the School
Psychologist II level in South Carolina. The program is also
approved by the National Association of School Psychologists
(NASP, 2003).

Admission Requirements
Admission to the School Psychology Program is based on a
competitive review of application materials.
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university. Minimum requirements for consideration
include an overall undergraduate grade point average of
3.0 (or graduate grade point average of 3.0)
3.	 Submission of official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or Miller Analogies Tes (MAT) score. Minimum
score of at least 297 (minimum of 150 on the verbal
reasoning and 147 on the quantitative reasoning section)
is required on the GRE and a score of at least 410 on The
Miller Analogies Test (MAT). Admission test must have
been taken within the last five years.
4.	 Submission of a completed Admissions Questionnaire.
5.	 Submission of two letters of recommendation.

Application Deadline
The Admissions Committee will consider complete
applications for the program on the following date:

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Admission Term:

Materials Due:

Fall

March 1

Program Requirements
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training
•	 The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar
The Ed.S. degree in School Psychology consists of 75 semester
hours with 4 interacting components.
CORE
courses focusing on psychological foundations with emphasis
on the role, functions, and scope of the profession of school
psychology (27 hours).
PSYC-500
PSYC-501
PSYC-507
	
PSYC-508
PSYC-512
PSYC-523
PSYC-525
PSYC-549
PSYC-561

Human Growth and Development
Principles of Behavior and Cognitive Change
General Psychopathology: Assessment &amp; 		
Differential Diagnosis
Counseling and Personality Theories
Ethics, Roles, &amp; Law
Statistics &amp; Research Design
Basic Counseling Techniques
Foundations of Psychometrics
Cultural Issues in Psychological Practice

ADVANCED
knowledge and skills courses which emphasize the knowledge
and skills more specific to educational settings (33 hours)
PSYC-502
	
PSYC-503
PSYC-504
PSYC-505
PSYC-602
	
PSYC-605
	
PSYC-606
PSYC-607
PSYC-608
	
PSYC-612
PSYC-620

Psychological &amp; Educational Exceptionalities: 		
Child/Adolescent
Objective Assessment
Special Techniques in Assessment
Personality, Social, &amp; Emotional Assessment
Social &amp; Biological Basis of Child 			
and Adolescent Behavior
Systems Theory &amp; Consultation:
Prevention and Intervention*
Educational Interventions*
Behavioral and Emotional Interventions*
Advanced Counseling Techniques for 			
School Psychologists
Reading Assessment and Interventions
Contemporary Issues in School Psychology

*Course taught in conjunction with Practicum in
Consultation. Students are required to complete a consultation
project in the public schools.
DATA-BASED PROBLEM SOLVING
courses critical to functioning as a data-based problem-solver
which provide supervised, hands-on training in assessment
and intervention skills within school settings (12 hours)

�Prerequisite: Students can not begin this block of courses until
they have officially been admitted into the School Psychology
Program and completed all prerequisites.
PSYC-615 Practicum in School Psychology I
PSYC-616 Practicum in School Psychology II
PSYC-617 Consultation &amp; Intervention Practicum I
PSYC-618 Consultation &amp; Intervention Practicum II
PSYC-621 Internship in School Psychology I
PSYC-622 Internship in School Psychology II
*NOTE: PSYC 615/617 &amp; 616/618 are co-requisites
	
SCIENTIST PRACTITIONER
experience as a scientist practitioner in gathering and
analyzing data (3 hours)

Program Sequence
PSYC-503, 504, 505, and 615/616 must be taken in prescribed
sequence, with each course building on the preceding one
incrementally. The intervention courses (PSYC-605, 606, 607,
608, and 617/618) must be taken concurrently with PSYC615/616 (Practicum in School Psychology I/II) to allow for
further practical experience with intervention skills within
the schools. Please note that ALL full-time school psychology
students must be enrolled in PSYC 503 during their first Fall
semester in order to avoid an extension of their course work by
one year.
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

PSYC-599 Thesis (must be completed prior to award of the 		
	
M.A.)
Students in the School Psychology program who successfully
complete the 75 semester hours and other Program
requirements (see Handbook of School Psychology) are
awarded the Ed.S. degree. Students must complete all course
requirements within a 4-year period from the date of initial
enrollment. Internship requirements must be completed
within 2 years of the completion of course work or 6 years
from date of initial enrollment. Students may apply for a
Master of Arts in Psychology degree after completion of
39 semester hours from the School Psychology Program of
Studies, 3 of which must be the thesis.
No more than 8 hours of graduate credit taken as non-degreeseeking student will be applied toward program requirements.
Field-Based Placement Requirements
School Psychology students must complete all course work
before placement in an internship setting (including thesis).
Students will be required to spend a minimum of 1200 clock
hours in a supervised internship and complete these hours
within 2 years.
To meet South Carolina requirements, students who plan
to complete an internship must apply through the South
Carolina Department of Education (SCDOE) for an internship
certificate. Further, to meet these requirements, internship
candidates must submit an Application for Internship, Teacher
Certification Application, SCDOE required fees, a copy of
their social security card, and fingerprints for FBI/SLED
background check to the Internship Coordinator of School
Psychology for submission to the South Carolina Office of
Educator Certification.

Attendance Policy
The Catalog of The Citadel Graduate College delineates
a general policy regarding class attendance. Students are
expected to be familiar with this general attendance policy.
Unless stated differently in course syllabi, this general policy is
in effect and course instructors can fail a student who misses
more than 20% of classes.
The graduate program in School Psychology is, by its nature,
an applied practitioner program leading to anticipated passing
scores on the PRAXIS II and certification as a practicing
School Psychologist in South Carolina. A number of the
courses are designed to facilitate the acquisition of handson experiences with various diagnostic, evaluation, and
intervention techniques where skill acquisition is based on
instructor demonstrations and modeling, guided individual
and group practice and participation by the student, role
playing, and group activities, such as simulations, that build
the necessary foundations for the acquisition of the basic
skills necessary to the practice of the profession of School
Psychology. In these courses, a strict absence policy has
been adopted to ensure that learning experiences are not
compromised. Specifically, those courses that fall under this
absence policy are as follows: PSYC-503, PSYC-504, PSYC505, PSYC-512, PSYC-615/616, PSYC-617/618, PSYC-605,
PSYC-606, PSYC-607, PSYC-608, PSYC-621, and PSYC-622.
Students enrolled in these classes are advised to consult their
syllabus and instructor for more specific details.

Other field-based experiences may require a criminal
background check prior to field placement.

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�Master of Arts in Social Science
Department of Political Science
843-953-5069
http://www.citadel.edu/root/mass
Dr. Terry Mays
terry.mays@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The degree is designed to allow students to advance their
knowledge of the social sciences through an interdisciplinary
study of political science, criminal justice, sociology,
anthropology, psychology, leadership, and related disciplines.
This program offers students the opportunity to acquire a
broad interdisciplinary background in the social sciences and
includes a familiarization with the perspectives, processes, and
methods used in the study of social phenomena. Designed for
students and professionals from all walks of life, the program
allows one to tailor the emphasis of the course of study to fit a
variety of individual and career interests.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training
•	 The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar

Required Program
The Master of Arts in Social Science (MASS) is a 36 credit hour
program consisting of the following requirements:
REQUIRED CORE (6 hours)
PSCI-500/ CRMJ-500 Seminar in Social Science
PSCI-501/ CRMJ-501 Research Methods in Social Science
		
*NOTE: these 6 hours must be included in the first 12 hours
taken in the program.
CLUSTER A: FOUNDATION COURSES (15 hours)
Students should select five courses from any political science,
criminal justice, sociology, or anthropology courses the School
of Humanities and Social Science offers.

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CLUSTER B: ELECTIVE COURSES (15 hours)
Students should select five courses from those listed in this
cluster, three of which must be Psychology graduate courses (9
hours). Options for the other two electives are listed below.
CLUSTER A COURSES
PSCI-500/CRMJ-500 Seminar in Social Science
PSCI-501/CRMJ-501 Research Methods in Social Science		
PSCI-502 The American Federal System		
PSCI-503 The Politics of American Democracy: Political
Behavior, Interest Groups, and Political Parties
PSCI-506 Legislative Process		
PSCI-507 American Presidency		
PSCI-509 Urban Politics		
PSCI-510 Topics in Political Science		
PSCI-521 Advanced Placement: American Government		
PSCI-555 Topics in Political Science Leadership Application
PSCI-561 Law and Legal Process		
PSCI-562 East Asian Affairs
PSCI-563 South Asian Affairs
PSCI-564 U.S. Foreign Relations
PSCI-565 International Politics
PSCI-566 International Political Economy
PSCI-567 Global Democracy
PSCI-568 International and Domestic Terrorism
PSCI-569/CRMJ-569 National Security Policy		
PSCI-570 The Civil Rights Movement
PSCI-571 Comparative Politics
PSCI-572 International Organization
PSCI-573 International Political Theory
PSCI-574 Global Issues
PSCI-575 US Foreign Policy Leadership
PSCI-576 International Law		
PSCI-577 Conflict Studies	
PSCI-662 Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties	
CRMJ-510 Topics in Criminal Justice		
CRMJ-515/PSCI-515 Topics in Homeland Security		
CRMJ-555/PSCI-555 Leadership Application Course in
Criminal Justice
CRMJ-560 Homeland Security and Criminal Justice
Administration		
CRMJ-561 Drugs and Crime
CRMJ-562 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems 		
CRMJ-563 Criminal Evidence		
CRMJ-564 Juvenile Justice 		
CRMJ-565 Corrections	
	
CRMJ-567 Homeland Security		
CRMJ-568/PSCI 568 International and Domestic
Terrorism		
CRMJ-572 Ethics and Integrity in Homeland Security 	
	
SOCI-501 Social Determinants of Modern Life 		
ANTH-501 Physical and Cultural Adaptations
ANTH 505 Special Topics in Anthropology

�CLUSTER B COURSES
PSYC-500 Human Growth and Development
*PSYC-501 Principles of Cognitive &amp; Behavioral Change
*PSYC-507 General Psychopathology
*PSYC-508 Counseling and Personality Theories
PSYC-553 Introduction to Family Dynamics
*PSYC-555 Special Topics in Psychology
*PSYC-561 Cultural Issues in Psychological Practice
PSYC-570 Social and Cognitive Foundations of Interpersonal
	
Behavior
*With Instructor Permission Only
BADM-704 Foundations of Economics
BADM-713 Communication for Leadership
EDUC-500 Foundations of American Education
EDUC-561 Counseling Diverse Populations
EDUC-600 Professional Negotiations
ENGL-512 Southern Literature
ENGL-516 Continental Literature
ENGL-520 Survey of World Literature I
ENGL-521 Survey of World Literature II
ENGL-530 Special Topics in the Humanities
ENGL-535 African-American Literature
ENGL-558 Technical and Professional Writing
ENGL-570 Topics in African-American Literary Genres
ENGL-571 Topics in African-American Literary Periods
ENGL-572 Topics in Major African-American Writers
ENGL-573 Special Topics in African-American Literature

MASS with Simultaneous Graduate Certificates in
Leadership and/or Homeland Security
Students accepted for the MASS degree program may
simultaneously enroll in the Graduate Certificate in Leadership
and/or the Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security
programs.
Each certificate involves a separate application and acceptance.
Students dual enrolled in the MASS degree and Graduate
Certificate in Leadership may apply the five required courses
for the certificate as the Cluster B of the MASS degree.
Students dual enrolled in the MASS degree and Graduate
Certificate in Homeland Security may apply the five required
courses for the certificate as the Cluster A of the MASS degree.
Students dual enrolled in the MASS degree and Graduate
Certificate in Homeland Security and Graduate Certificate in
Leadership may apply the five required courses for the former
certificate as the Cluster A of the MASS degree and the five
required courses for the latter certificate as the Cluster B.
If a student is dual enrolled for the MASS degree and a
Graduate level certificate and then opts to drop out of the
certificate program, the Cluster requirement(s) revert to that of
stand-alone MASS degree program. See Graduate Certificate in
Leadership and Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security for
details.

GEOG-511 World Geography
Any 500 level History course EXCEPT:
HIST-560	
History of Non-Western World (MAT only)
HIST-594	
Historiography for Social Science Teachers
		(MAT only)
HESS-502 Drug and Substance Abuse
HESS-503 Human Sexuality
HESS-504 Public Health
Total: Thirty six (36) hours
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

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�Master of Arts in International Politics and
Military Affairs
Department of Political Science,
843-953-5069
Dr. Terry Mays
terry.mays@citadel.edu

Required Program
1. Required Core (6 hours)
PSCI-500 Seminar in Social Science
PSCI-501 Research Methods in Social Science.
*NOTE: these 6 hours must be included in the first 12 hours
taken in the program.
2. Electives (30 hours)
List of Elective Courses (3 hours each)

Mission Statement

The Master of Arts in International Politics and Military
Affairs at The Citadel is designed to meet the needs of the
US military and federal governmental agencies as well
as international governmental and non-governmental
organizations, multinational business enterprises, and others
interested in gaining greater knowledge about the field of
international politics.
This program is designed to prepare international affairs
professionals who wish to gain a broad understanding of the
increasingly complex political, economic, and social issues
that transcend national boundaries. It offers students an
opportunity to expand their knowledge of the theoretical and
policy issues affected by international politics and culture,
the ideas and values that influence the behavior of state and
non-state actors, and the leadership principles needed to
wrestle with everyday political and organizational life. It is
designed to help students hone the critical thinking, analytical,
leadership, and communication skills needed to successfully
foster transnational relationships in an increasingly globalized
environment.
Unlike ‘traditional’ graduate programs that tend to take a
highly theoretical and conceptual track in preparing students
for further academic research, The Citadel’s master’s program
would take a ‘nuts-and-bolts’ approach to develop international
affairs professionals with the practical skills needed to pursue
careers as military officers, policy analysts, foreign service
officers, international civil servants, and business leaders as
well as positions related to economic development, nation
building, and humanitarian affairs.

Admission Requirements

1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university.

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PSCI 562 East Asian Affairs
PSCI 563 South Asian Affairs
PSCI 564 US Foreign Policy
PSCI 565 International Politics
PSCI 566 International Political Economy
PSCI 567 Global Democracy
PSCI 568 International and Domestic Terrorism
PSCI 569 PSCI 570 National Security Policy
PSCI 571 Comparative Politics
PSCI 572 International Organization
PSCI 573 International Political Theory
PSCI 574 Global Issues
PSCI 575 US Foreign Policy Leadership
PSCI 576 International Law
PSCI 577 Conflict Studies
CRMJ 581 Intelligence Research and Analysis
Total: Thirty-six (36) hours
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�Master of Science in Leadership
Department of Leadership Studies
843-953-7598
http://www.citadel.edu/root/ms-leadership
Dr. Harrison Carter
harry.carter@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of The Citadel’s Master of Science in Leadership
program is to enhance the ability of students from any
academic background and level of professional experience
to perform effectively as principled leaders in their present
or future leadership roles. The program utilizes a holistic
approach achieved through interdisciplinary and integrated
courses to engage students in comprehensive learning about
leadership in applied contexts. Designed for those seeking
initial leadership positions or career progression in one’s
current employment, the curriculum allows students to tailor
the focus of their study toward individual and career interests.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university.
3.	 Submission of official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score. The
minimum for the GRE is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 290. The minimum for the MAT is a score
of 396.* Admission test must have been taken within the
last five years.
*Students who fail to meet the minimum score requirement
may be provisionally accepted into the M.S. degree program
provided all other admission requirements have been met.
Students who score between 283-289 on the GRE or 380395 on the MAT may apply for provisional status. Upon
completion of the first eight hours of degree coursework,
with a minimum GPA of 3.50, the student is considered fully
admitted. Admission tests must be current within five (5) years
of application and official score sent directly to the CGC office
at the request of the student.

Required Program
The Master of Science in Leadership is a 36 credit-hour
program consisting of the following requirements:
1. Research Methods (6 hours)
PSCI-500 Seminar in Social Science
PSCI-501 Research Methods in Social Science
or
EDUC-512 Data Collection and Anlysis
2. Human Behavior (6 hours)
PSYC-500 Human Growth and Development
PSYC-570 Social and Cognitive Foundations of Interpersonal
Behavior
3. Leadership (24 hours)
LDRS-723 OR BADM-713 Communication for Leadership
BADM-722 Leadership in Organizations: Principles and
Practices
LDRS-710 Ethics, Values and Principled Leadership
LDRS-711 Leading Change: Organization Development and
Transformation
LDRS-712 Leading Teams: Coaching, Culture, Diversity, and
Globalization
LDRS-713 Leadership Self-Appraisal, Development and
Critical Thinking
LDRS-714 Strategic Leadership, Vision, Mission and
Contemporary Issues
LDRS-715 Leadership Capstone Project
4. Elective (optional; 3 hours)
LDRS-716 Independent Study in Leadership
Total: Thirty-six (36) hours
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

Students accepted into the Master of Science in Leadership
program will be automatically enrolled into the Graduate
Certificate in Leadership.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training
•	 The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar

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�School of Science
&amp; Mathematics

Master of Arts:
•	Biology
•	Accelerated M.A. in
Biology
•	Sport Management
Master of Arts in
Education:
•	Mathematics
Master of Science:
•	Computer Science
•	Health, Exercise, &amp;
Sport Science
	

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�Master of Arts in Biology
Department of Biology
843-953-5203
http://www.citadel.edu/root/biology
Dr. John Weinstein
john.weinstein@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The Master of Arts in Biology degree is designed to advance
the knowledge of students in a variety of biological disciplines.
The purpose of this degree is to offer certified secondary
school teachers, business people and other professionals
the opportunity to advance their knowledge in the rapidly
expanding discipline of biology. For teachers, the degree
enhances their ability to teach a variety of courses within
the discipline. For other professionals, the program
allows individuals to construct a program for professional
advancement in their field.

Admssion Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university.
3.	 Submission of official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score.
Minimum acceptable score for the GRE is a verbal and
quantitative combination of 290. The minimum for the
MAT is a raw score of 396.* Admission test must have
been taken within the last five years.
*Students who score between 283 and 289 on the GRE or
between 380 and 395 on the MAT may be provisionally
accepted into the MA degree program provided all other
admission requirements have been met. A student with
provisional status who completes the first eight hours of degree
coursework with a 3.50 GPA will be classified as regular-degree
seeking status. Students who score 282 or below on the GRE
or 379 or below on the MAT will not be admitted.

limited to, education, chemistry, geology, psychology, and
physics. Students admitted to the program are not required
to have an undergraduate major in biology, however it is
assumed that students have had at least eight hours in college
level biology courses. Prospective students who do not have
the recommended eight hours in undergraduate biology must
confer with the department head or graduate advisor prior
to beginning the program. All students must meet with the
graduate advisor prior to beginning their course of study.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training
•	 The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar

Courses
BIOL-502—Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIOL-505—Biometry
BIOL-506—Ecology
	
BIOL-508—Genetics	
BIOL-509—Marine Biology	
BIOL-510—Vertebrate Natural History
BIOL-512—Descriptive Histology	
BIOL-518—Ornithology
	
BIOL-519—Economic Botany
	
BIOL-526—Freshwater Biology	
BIOL-532—Developmental Biology	
BIOL-601—Evolution of Animals	
BIOL-602—Morphological Survey of the Plant Kingdom	
BIOL-603—General Physiology	
BIOL-604—Marine Invertebrates	
BIOL-605—Laboratory Methods in Biology	
BIOL-606—Field Methods in Biology	
BIOL-607—Microbiology	
BIOL-609—Seminar in Environmental Studies	
BIOL-610—Special Topics in Biology
BIOL-611—Graduate Research
BIOL-612—Cell and Molecular Biology	
BIOL-621—Aquatic Toxicology	
BIOL-624—Molecular Genetics and Recombinant DNA:
BIOL-625—Tropical Rainforest and Reef Ecology
BIOL-631—Environmental Physiology
Total Credit Hours: 32
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

Program Requirements
The Master of Arts in Biology program requires a minimum
of eight graduate level courses totaling at least 32 credit
hours. At least 20 credit hours must be in biology courses
chosen from the list below. With the approval of the graduate
advisor, students in the M.A. in Biology program may apply
up to 12 credit hours in allied areas toward their graduation
requirements. These allied areas may include, but are not

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�Accelerated Master of Arts in Biology
Department of Biology
843-953-5203
http://www.citadel.edu/root/biology
Dr. John Weinstein
john.weinstein@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The Accelerated Master of Arts in Biology program is designed
to provide Citadel undergraduate students majoring in Biology
an accelerated route to obtain a Master’s degree. The purpose
of this program is to offer advanced undergraduate students
the opportunity to begin taking graduate-level courses during
their senior year, and have those courses be applied toward an
M.A. in Biology degree.
After earning a Bachelor’s degree, students in this program
will continue their graduate course work until completing the
requirements for the M.A. in Biology program. It is expected
that students in this program would complete the requirements
for both the Bachelor’s degree and the Master’s degree in a
total of 5 years. Undergraduates in this program will acquire
a broader and deeper education in modern biology through
additional advanced coursework. An advanced degree in
Biology can provide employment opportunities that the
Bachelor’s degree alone cannot provide. This program will
also provide students looking to strengthen their application
credentials to professional schools, including medical and
dental schools, an opportunity to pursue an advanced degree
in an accelerated time frame.

Admission Requirements
The program is only available to Citadel undergraduate
students pursuing a B.S. in Biology or the B.S. in Biology,
Secondary Teaching Specialization. Students interested in
this program should apply during their junior or senior
year. However, students are encouraged to apply by the
end of their junior year to help ensure that they have the
full subsequent year, including the summer, to begin taking
courses for graduate credit. This program is not available to
undergraduates enrolled at other institutions, or who those
have completed a Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree at
another institution.
1.	 Complete and return an online application form along
with the non-refundable application fee to The Citadel
Graduate College.
2.	 Undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher in either the B.S. in
Biology or B.S. in Biology, Secondary Education degree
programs at The Citadel.

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3.	 Senior (1A) classification (102 credit hours in the B.S.
in Biology degree, 98 credit hours in the B.S. in Biology,
Secondary Teaching Specialization degree).

Program Requirements
Program requirements for the Accelerated Master of Arts in
Biology are identical to that of the Master of Arts in Biology
program. A student enrolled in the Accelerated Master’s
Program can register for up to 2 graduate level courses during
the Summer and 1 graduate level course during each of the
Fall and Spring semesters. Undergraduate students enrolled in
graduate classes will be held to The Citadel Graduate College
policies in those classes, including Academic Standards,
Grades, and Attendance. Cadets in graduate classes will
continue to be subject to the honor system as prescribed by
“The Honor Manual of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets.”
Following successful completion of the requirements for the
Bachelor’s degree, students would be classified as graduate
students by The Citadel Graduate College and follow all of
their policies and procedures.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training
•	 The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar

Courses

BIOL-502—Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIOL-505—Biometry
BIOL-506—Ecology
	
BIOL-508—Genetics	
BIOL-509—Marine Biology	
BIOL-510—Vertebrate Natural History
BIOL-512—Descriptive Histology	
BIOL-518—Ornithology
	
BIOL-519—Economic Botany
	
BIOL-526—Freshwater Biology	
BIOL-532—Developmental Biology	
BIOL-601—Evolution of Animals	
BIOL-602—Morphological Survey of the Plant Kingdom	
BIOL-603—General Physiology	
BIOL-604—Marine Invertebrates	
BIOL-605—Laboratory Methods in Biology	
BIOL-606—Field Methods in Biology	
BIOL-607—Microbiology	
BIOL-609—Seminar in Environmental Studies	
BIOL-610—Special Topics in Biology
BIOL-611—Graduate Research
BIOL-612—Cell and Molecular Biology	
BIOL-621—Aquatic Toxicology	
BIOL-624—Molecular Genetics and Recombinant DNA:
BIOL-625—Tropical Rainforest and Reef Ecology
BIOL-631—Environmental Physiology
Total Credit Hours: 32
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�Master of Arts in Education in
Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
and Computer Science
http://www.citadel.edu/root/mathcs-programs/
mae-math
Dr. Mei Chen, Department Head
843-953-7882, chenm@citadel.edu
Col. Stephen D. Cotter, Program Director
843-953-5035, steve.cotter@citadel.edu

Head. The department recommendation will be forwarded to the
Dean of Science and Mathematics for final action.
**Students who score between 283-289 on the GRE or 380-395
on the MAT may apply for provisional status. Under provisional
status, students may enroll for only one semester of 6 hours. If the
student maintains a 3.50 GPA under provisional status, they will
be considered for degree seeking status the following semester.
Students who score 379 or below on the MAT or 282 or below on
the GRE will not be admitted. Admission test must be current
within five (5) years of application.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training
•	 The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar

Degree Requirements
Graduate courses in Mathematics are also offered in support of
other degree programs, primarily the Master of Arts in Teaching
(MAT) with a concentration in the field of Mathematics.

Mission
The purpose of the M.A.E. in Mathematics is to enhance the
mathematical knowledge and teaching techniques of middle and
secondary mathematics teachers. The program is intended for individuals who currently hold a teaching certificate, but a certificate
is not required. Courses associated with this program do not require that the participant have an undergraduate major in mathematics. However, the mathematics background and maturity must
include at least twelve hours of mathematics at the undergraduate
level, with at least 8 semester credit hours in calculus. Participants
whose preparation may not be adequate should confer with the
department head or the program director.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee
2.	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree and all other undergraduate or graduate work directly
from each regionally accredited college or university
3.	 Applicants are expected to have a cumulative undergraduate
GPA of 2.5 or higher.*
4.	 Submission of official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the
Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score. The minimum combined
score for the GRE on the verbal and quantitative sections of
the general test is 290. The minimum score for the MAT is
a raw score of 396.** Admission test must have been taken
within the last five years.
5.	 Completion of a minimum of 12 hours of undergraduate
mathematics that includes at least 8 semester credit hours in
calculus

The minimum number of hours required is 33 semester hours,
of which at least 21 must be mathematics courses and 9 must be
education courses. The other three hours can be either
mathematics or education.
Required Mathematics Courses:
MATH-518 Technology in Mathematics Classrooms (3)
MATH-542 Probability and Statistics (3)
MATH-553 Calculus from an Advanced Standpoint (3)
Electives	 Four or five courses* (12-15 semester hours)
	
*CSCI-562 (not routinely offered) and CSCI-563 OR
CSCI-663 may be counted.
Required Education Courses (one course from each of the following areas):
a. Humanistic Orientation (one course) (3)
EDUC-500 Foundations of American Education
EDUC-522 Critical Education Issues in Multicultural Society
b. Behavioral Science Foundation (one course) (3)
EDUC-536 Educational Psychology
c. Research (3)
EDUC-512 Data Collection and Analysis

Total Credit Hours: 33
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

*Applicants with less than a 2.5 GPA may appeal to the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, and their application
will be reviewed by the Program Director and the Department

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�Master of Science in Computer Science
Department of Mathematics
and Computer Science
http://www.citadel.edu/root/mathcs-programs/mscomputer-science
Dr. Mei Chen, Department Head
843-953-5048, mei.chen@citadel.edu
Dr. Shankar Banik, Program Director
843-953-5039, shankar.banik@citadel.edu
Mission
The Master of Science in Computer Science is designed to offer
professionals an opportunity to attain an advanced degree in the
computer science field while upgrading their skills and knowledge.
The computer science program is a joint program with the College
of Charleston.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree and all other undergraduate or graduate work
directly from each regionally accredited college and
university.
3.	 Applicants are expected to have an undergraduate grade
point average of at least 3.0.
4.	 Submission of official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) score. Minimum combined score of 300 on
the verbal and quantitative sections of the general test
(minimum of 1000 under the old grading system) and
a minimum score of 4.0 on the writing assessment is
required. Admission test must have been taken within
the last five years.
5. 	 Approval from the Program Director or Department
Head before registering for any graduate Computer
Science (CSCI) courses.
6.	 Competency, demonstrated through coursework,
approved work experience, or a program administrated
competency exam, in the areas of basic Computer
Architecture, Object-oriented Programming, Discrete
Mathematics, and Data Structures.	

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training
•	 The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar

Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Computer Science degree is conferred
upon those candidates who successfully complete an approved
program of study consisting of a minimum of 33 semester hours
of graduate credit (of which no more than nine may be transfer
credit) with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. All degree candidates must:

78 The Citadel Graduate College

1. Complete the following four core courses for a total of 12 hours.
CSCI-601 Data Modeling and Database Design
CSCI-602 Foundations of Software Engineering
CSCI-603 Object-Oriented Design Patterns
CSCI-604 Distributed Computer Systems Architecture
2. Declare an area of specialization from among Computer 		
Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Software 	 	
Engineering, and complete four courses in that area (12 credit 		
hours).
•	 Degree candidates in the Computer Science specialization
must complete four courses from the courses numbered
612, 614, 616, 618, 638, 674, or 690 when approved by the
department head or program director. three of the four
courses must be from the courses numbered 612, 614, 616,
or 618.
	
CSCI-612 Advanced Computer Organization
	
CSCI-614 Advanced Operating Systems
	
CSCI-616 Automata
	
CSCI-618 Programming Languages
	
CSCI-638 Advanced Topics in Database Systems
	
CSCI-674 Introduction to Computer Graphics
•	 Degree candidates in the Cybersecurity specialization must
complete the following four courses: 614, 631, 632, and 641.
	
CSCI-614 Advance Operating Systems
	
CSCI-631 Privacy and Security Issues
	
CSCI-632 Data Communications and Networking
	
CSCI-641 Advanced Cybersecurity
•	 Degree candidates in the Information Systems
specialization must complete four courses from the courses
numbered 631, 632, 634, 636, 638, 659, 672, or 690 when
approved by the department head or program director. Two
of the courses must be 631 and 632.
	
CSCI-631 Privacy and Security Issues
	
CSCI-632 Data Communications and Networking
	
CSCI-634 Project Change and Management
	
CSCI-636 Information Technology Policy, Strategy, and 		
	Governance
	
CSCI-638 Advanced Topics in Database Systems
	
CSCI-659 Service-Oriented Computing
	
CSCI-672 Human-Computer Interaction
•	 Degree candidates in the Software Engineering
specialization must complete four courses from the courses
numbered 634, 654, 656, 657, 658, 659, 672, or 690 when
approved by the department head or program director. One
of thses courses must be 656 and another of the courses
must be chosen from 654 and 658.
	
CSCI-634 Project Change and Management
	
CSCI-654 Software Requirements Analysis and 			
	Specifications
	
CSCI-656 Software Systems Design and Implementation
	
CSCI-657 Embedded Systems Design
	
CSCI-658 Software Testing and Maintenance
	
CSCI-659 Service-Oriented Computing
	
CSCI-672 Human-Computer Interaction
3. Complete one of the following three options (9 hours).
•	 CSCI-699 Research thesis (6 hours) plus one elective.
•	 CSCI-698 Project Thesis (3 hours) plus two electives.
•	 Three electives (9 hours).
ENGR 650, Overview of Technical Project Management, may be
substituted for CSCI 634 in satisfying degree requirements for the
M.S. in Computer Science.

�Department of Health, Exercise,
&amp; Sport Science
Mission Statement
The goals of the M.S. in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science and
M.A. in Sport Management are to provide an exemplary educational
environment and experiences leading to advanced skills, knowledge,
and attitudes within domains of human movement; healthful
living; individual growth and development; application of physical,
biological, and behavioral sciences to the teaching and learning
processes; and management and administration of sport, exercise,
and recreation programs.
These programs provide scholarly approaches to the study of
professions in health science, exercise science, sport science, human
performance, and administration, marketing, and promotions of
sport and related organizations. These advanced degree programs
prepare graduates for leadership positions including those
within the sport and recreation industry; college and university
sports, intramurals, recreation, and sports club programs; resort
programming; wellness and fitness industries; human preformance
laboratories; health and physical performance organizations; and
health, sport, and athletic administration.

Master of Science in Health, Exercise &amp;
Sport Science
Department of Health, Exercise &amp; Sport Science
http://www.citadel.edu/root/hess-programs/
graduate/master-of-science-health-exercise-sportscience
Dr. Dena P. Garner, Program Director
843-953-6323, dena.garner@citadel.edu
Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university
3.	 Submission of official Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.* Admission
test must have been taken within the last five years.
4.	 Submission of three signed letters of recommendation.
These may be from faculty members of the applicant’s
undergraduate institution and/or from associates in
business, government, education, or military service.
5.	 Submission of a resume detailing previous work
experiences
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	

*Minimum acceptable score for the MAT is 396.
Minimal acceptable GRE score is a combined verbal
and quantitative score of 290. Applicants who score
between 380-395 on the MAT or between 283-289 on the
GRE may apply for provisional status provided all other
requirements have been met. A student with provisional
status who completes 6 graduate semester hours in one
semester and maintains a 3.5 grade point ratio will be
classified as a regular degree-seeking student.

Program Requirements
The program consists of thirty-nine (39) or forty-two (42) semester
credit hours depending on course selection. Either twenty-one
(21) or twenty-four (24) hours are derived from seven (7) or eight
(8) required core courses. The balance of hours (18) may be taken
from approved health, exercise, and sport science electives and a
maximum of three (3) hours of free electives. Within the broad scope
of courses offered, each program of study is individually structured to
accommodate the needs and interests of the student while assuring
mastery of the disciplines of health science, exercise science, and
sport science. Each student enrolled in this program is expected to
integrate components of research, apply contemporary technological
and/or computer expertise, and practice effective oral and written
communications skills through each phase of the program.

CGC/EUGS Catalog 2015-2016 79

�During the last semester of program work, each student is required
to take a written and oral exit competency examination. Questions
for the written phase are drawn from coursework completed by each
student in the Department of Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science.
After the written exam is evaluated, each student will undergo an
oral investigation consisting of questions selected by members of
the departmental faculty. Any student who does not satisfactorily
complete the exit competency examination may be required to take
additional courses or accomplish individualized study to strengthen
identified areas.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training
•	 The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar

Core Course Requirements
Depending upon program emphasis, seven (7) or eight (8) courses
within the curriculum are designated “Core Courses” are required
for each student:
HESS-501	Nutrition
HESS-505	
Motor Development and Motor Learning
HESS-506	
Applied Exercise Physiology
HESS-510	
Biomechanics of Sport Techniques
HESS-540	
Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
		
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I
HESS-560 	
Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
		
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
		
II
HESS-507	
Special Problems in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport 	
		
Science *
	or
HESS-542	
Practicum in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science *
	or
HESS-598	
Thesis I in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science (3) *
HESS-599	
Thesis II in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science (3) *
	
* HESS-540 is a prerequisite or co-requisite for this course

Approved Electives
Each student is required to choose a minimum of six (6) courses (18
hours) from the following list of approved elective courses.
HESS-502	
Drug &amp; Substance Abuse
HESS-503	
Human Sexuality
HESS-504	
Public Health
HESS-508	Epidemiology
HESS-509	
Preventive and Rehabilitative Aspects of
		
Physical Activity
HESS-511	
Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport 	
		
Science (Exercise Science)
HESS-512	
Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport 	
		
Science (Sports Management)

80 The Citadel Graduate College

HESS-513	
HESS-518	
HESS-520	
HESS-521	
HESS-523	
HESS-530	
HESS-534	
		
HESS-538	
HESS-539	
HESS-541	
		
HESS-543	
HESS-544	
HESS-545	
		
HESS-546	
HESS-547	
		
HESS-548	
HESS-549	
HESS-552	
HESS-553	
HESS-558	
HESS-560	
		
		
HESS-554	
HESS-555	
HESS-556	
HESS-557	

Sport Facility &amp; Event Management
Sport Marketing
Special Topics in Sport Management
The Art of Selling in Sport
Administration and Leadership of Exercise
and Sport Organizations
Practicum in Sport Management
Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in 	
Sport &amp; Physical Activity
Internship in Sport Management (6 hours)
Sport Public Relations &amp; Promotions
Current and Future Trends in Health, Exercise, 	
&amp; Sport Science
Consumer Health
Exercise Testing &amp; Assessment
Nutrition for Exercise, Sport, and Physical 	
Activity
Environmental Physiology ***
Techniques of Conditioning for Sport and 	
Physical Fitness
Psychology of Sport &amp; Motivation
Sociological and Cultural Aspects of Sport
Fundraising for Sport Organizations
Sport Communications
Advertising in Sport
Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp;
Sport Science II * **
Analysis of Sport Skills and Techniques
Legal Aspects of Sport
Sport Finance
Economics of Sport

* HESS-540 is a prerequisite or co-requisite for this course
** This course or an equivalent course may be required if a student
chooses the thesis option
*** HESS-506 is a prerequisite for this course
•	Opportunities exist for development of specialized programs
of study emphasizing Health Science, Exercise Science, or
Sport Science.
•	Common threads of effective written and oral communication
skills, research methodology, applied contemporary
technology and computer expertise, collaboration and
cooperation with other disciplines, and reflective learning
will be incorporated within each course in the Master of
Science curriculum.
Total program hours: 39 or 42
(21/24 core hours + 18 elective)

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�Master of Arts in Sport Management
Department of Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
http://www.citadel.edu/root/hess-programs/
graduate/master-of-arts-sport-management
Dr. Harry Davakos, Program Director,
843-953-5060, harry.davakos@citadel.edu
Admission Requirements
1.	 Contact the Director of Graduate Studies for the
	 Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science.
2. Completion of the online graduate application along with
	 the non-refundable application fee.
3.	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
	 degree directly from a regionally accredited college or
	university.
4.	 Submission of official Miller Analogies Test
	 (MAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score.
	 Minimum acceptable score for the MAT is 396.
	 Minimal acceptable GRE score is a combined verbal
	 and quantitative score of 290.* Admisison test must have
	 been taken within the last five years.
5.	 Submission of three signed letters of recommendation
These may be from faculty members of the
	 applicant’s undergraduate institution and/or from
	 associates in business, government, education, or military
	service.
6.	 Submission of a resume detailing previous work
experiences.
*Applicants who score between 380-395 on the MAT or
between 283-289 on the GRE may apply for provisional
status provided all other requirements have been met. A
student with provisional status who completes 6 graduate
semester hours in one semester and maintains a 3.5 grade
point ratio will be classified as a regular degree-seeking
student.
Students accepted to the Master of Arts Sport Management
program will automatically be enrolled in the Graduate Certificate
in Sport Management. See certificate section of the catalog for
more information.

Program Requirements
The program consists of thirty-nine (39) semester credit hours.
Twenty four (24) hours are derived from seven (7) required core
courses. The balance of hours (15) may be taken from approved
health, exercise, and sport science electives and a maximum of three
(3) hours of free electives. Within the broad scope of courses offered,
each program of study is individually structured to accommodate
needs and interests of the student while assuring mastery of the

discipline of sport management. Each student enrolled in this
program is expected to integrate components of research, apply
contemporary technological and/or computer expertise, and practice
effective oral and written communications skills through each phase
of the program.
One of the required components of the program is the Internship,
which requires the student to spend 500 hours at an environment
that is related to the future goals of the student, and which provides
“hands-on” training for the field of choice.
During the last semester of program work, each student is required
to take a written and oral exit competency examination. Questions
for the written phase are drawn from coursework completed by each
student in the Department of Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science.
After the written exam is evaluated, each student will undergo an
oral investigation consisting of questions selected by members of
the departmental faculty. Any student who does not satisfactorily
complete the exit competency examination may be required to take
additional courses or accomplish individualized study to strengthen
identified areas.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training
•	 The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar

Core Course Requirements
Five (5) courses within the curriculum designated as “Core Courses”
are required for each student.
HESS-518	
Sport Marketing (3)
HESS-523	
Admin &amp; Leadership of Exercise &amp; Sport 	
		
Organizations (3)
HESS-538	
Internship in Sport Management (6)
HESS-539 	
Sport Public Relations &amp; Promotions (3)
HESS-555	
Legal Aspects of Sport (3)
HESS-556 	
Sport Finance (3)
	OR
HESS-557	
Economics of Sport (3)
HESS-559	
Research in Sport Management (3)
Total credit hours for core courses: 18
	

Approved Electives

Each student is required to choose seven (7) courses (21 hours) from
the following list of approved elective courses.
HESS-507	
Special Problems in HESS (3) *
HESS-511	
Special Topics in HESS (3)
HESS-512	
Special Topics in HESS (Sport Management) (3)
HESS-513	
Sport Facility &amp; Event Management (3)
HESS-520	
Special Topics in Sport Management (3)
HESS-521	
The Art of Selling in Sport (3)
HESS-529	
Special Problems in Sport Management (3) *
HESS-530	
Practicum in Sport Management (3)

CGC/EUGS Catalog 2015-2016 81

�HESS-541	
HESS-542	
HESS-548	
HESS-549	
HESS-552	
HESS-553	
HESS-556	
HESS-557	
HESS-558	

Current &amp; Future Trends in HESS (3) *
Practicum in HESS (3) *
Psychology of Sport &amp; Motivation (3)
Sociological &amp; Cultural Aspects of Sport (3)
Fundraising for Sport Organizations (3)
Sport Communication (3)
Sport Finance (3)
Economics of Sport (3)
Advertising in Sport (3)

* HESS-540 is a prerequisite or co-requisite for this course
Total credit hours for elective courses: 21
TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS: 39
(18 core hours + 21 elective hours)

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

82 The Citadel Graduate College

�School of
Engineering

Master of Science:
•	Project Management

CGC/EUGS Catalog 2015-2016 83

�Master of Science in Project Management
School of Engineering,
843-953-9811

http://www.citadel.edu/root/pmgt-admission
Dr. Charles Skipper,
charles.skipper@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of The Citadel’s Master of Science in Project
Management is to equip a diverse professional student population
with the applied knowledge, principled leadership, and
management skills needed to effectively lead an organization’s
implementation of projects and multi-disciplinary initiatives.

Admission Requirements
Applicants will be admitted to the Master of Science in Project
Management (MSPM) degree program on the basis of professional
and scholastic achievement, along with their aptitude for graduate
study and experience. Anyone holding a bachelor’s degree
from a regionally accredited college or university is eligible for
consideration. A technical or engineering background is not a
requirement for admission.
All material must be received by the CGC office on or before
the following dates to assure consideration to the MSPM degree
program during the applicable semester.

Admission Term:

Materials Due:

Fall

August 1

Spring

December 1

Summer

March 1

For degree-seeking students:

1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree and any graduate degrees from a regionally accredited
college or university.
3.	 Submission of official copy of Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
score. Admission test must have been taken within the last
five years.GRE/GMAT requirement can be waived if applicant
has previously earned a master’s degree.
4.	 Submission of resume detailing at least one year of work
experience or permission from Department Head.
5. Submission of two letters of recommendation.
7. Submission of a one-page statement of purpose.

For non-degree seeking professionals wanting to take graduatelevel courses to fulfill professional practice requirements:
1. 	 Completion of the online graduate application along with 		
		 the non-refundable application fee
2.		 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate 		
	
degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
3. 	 Submission of resume detailing previous work experience
4. Permission of department is required

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training
•	 The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar

Program Requirements
The Master of Science in Project Management is conferred upon
those candidates who successfully complete an approved program
of study consisting of 30 semester hours of graduate credit as
delineated below.
Students are expected to complete all degree requirements
within a six-year period from the time of registration in their
first graduate course at The Citadel. Any transfer credit must
have been earned within six years prior to admission into The
Citadel MSPM program and must be approved by the department
head. No transfer credit will be accepted for core courses. Any
prerequisites for applicable courses must be met.
All degree candidates must:
1. Complete four core Technical Project Management
(TPM) courses for a total of 12 hours:
	
PMGT-650	
Overview of Technical Project
			Management
	
PMGT-651	
Technical Project Planning and
			Scheduling
	
PMGT-652	
Applications of Quality Management
	
PMGT-653	
Technical Project Support and 	
			Operations
2. Complete two core Leadership courses for a total of 6 hours.
Courses include:
	
PMGT-671	
Project Manager Leadership
			Development
	
PMGT-672	
Applied Leadership Concepts
3. Declare a plan of study totaling 12 hours of elective courses 		
taken from the following areas. Elective courses can be taken in		
multiple areas of study or from one area of study.	

Areas of Study
•	

Students enrolled in the MSPM will automatically be enrolled in
the Graduate Certificate in Technical Project Management (TPM).

84 The Citadel Graduate College

	

Program Management						
	
PMGT-660	
Overview of Technical 			
			Program Management			
	
PMGT-661	
The Legal and Contractual Aspects of		
			Program Management			
	
PMGT-662	
Program Development Strategies and 		
			Processes
PMGT-685	
Decision and Risk Analysis	 		

�		
•	 Systems Engineering Management
	
PMGT-680	
Systems Engineering Management 		
			Fundamentals
	
PMGT-681	
Requirements Development and
			Management
	
PMGT-682	
System Verification and Validation
	
PMGT-683	
Systems Modeling and Integration
	
PMGT-684	
Human System Integration
	
PMGT-685	
Decision and Risk Analysis		

PMGT 671, and PMGT 672), provided: (1) grades of “B” or
better were received in the courses being considered; (2) credit
was earned within six years prior to admission into The Citadel
MSPM program; and (3) each course has been approved by the
department head.

•	 Leadership
	
BADM-713	
Communication for Leadership
	
BADM-722	
Leadership in Organizations			
	
BADM-606	
Foundations of Quantiative Methods 		
			and Operations Management
	
PMGT-690	
Independent Study
	
PSYC-500	
Human Growth and Development		
	
PSYC-523	
Statistics and Research Design
	
PSYC-570	
Social and Cognitive Foundations of
			Interpersonal Behavior

Grading: All students are subject to the Academic Standards
section under Policy Information of The Citadel Graduate College
catalog.

•	 Civil and Environmental Engineering
	 CIVL-502	Sustainability
	
CIVL-504	
Natural Hazards and Preservation of
			Historical Structures
	
CIVL-506	
Geographic Information Systems
	
CIVL-508	
Monitoring of Civil Engineering
			Infrastructure
	
CIVL-602	
Water Quality Modeling and
			Management
	
CIVL-604	
Aquatic Chemistry
	
CIVL-608	
Building Load Analysis
	
CIVL-610	
Timber Design
	
CIVL-612	
Urban Transportation Planning
	
CIVL-614	
Ground Improvement
	
CIVL-616	
Deep Foundations
	
CIVL-650	
Special Graduate Topics in Civil
			Engineering			
	
•	 Electrical and Computer Engineering
	
ELEC-605	
Advanced Power Systems
	
ELEC-615	
Spectral Analysis
	
ELEC-625	
RF Systems
	
ELEC-635	
Adaptive Signal Processing
	
ELEC-645	
Data Communication Networks
	
ELEC-655	
Digital Communications
	
ELEC-665	
Fundamentals of Advanced Energy 	
			Conversion
	
ELEC-675	
Computer Architecture

Transfer Credit From The Citadel: A maximum of 12 hours may
be transferred from another Citadel graduate degree program
where appropriate, provided that core degree requirements are
met.

Requirements for Graduation: The degree of Master of Science
in Project Management may be conferred upon those students
who successfully complete the 30 hours of graduate coursework as
specified above with a grade-point ratio (GPR) of 3.0 or better on
hours earned at The Citadel. Completion of more than 30 credit
hours of advanced graduate coursework will only be allowed for
professional development, and may not be used to increase GPR
to the 3.0 required for graduation.

Total Credit Hours: 30
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

Transfer Credit: A maximum of two courses (6 credit hours)
may be transferred in from an accredited college or university.
(except for PMGT 650, PMGT 651, PMGT 652, PMGT 653,

CGC/EUGS Catalog 2015-2016 85

�Graduate Certificate Programs

86 The Citadel Graduate College

�Graduate Certificate in Technical Project
Management
School of Engineering
843-953-9811
http://www.citadel.edu/root/pmgt-admission
Dr. Charles Skipper,
charles.skipper@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of the Technical Project Management (TPM) graduate certificate program is to educate and train the next generation
of technical and professional leaders.

Admission Requirements
Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for admission into the TPM graduate certificate program.
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along
with the non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree directly from a regionally accredited college or
university.
3.	 Submission of resume detailing work experience.
4.	 Submission of a one-page letter of intent that provides
concise, complete answers to the following questions:
		 a. How has your experience prepared you for the TPM
graduate courses?
		 b. How will your knowledge, skills and attitudes
		
contribute to the TPM program’s learning community?
		 c. What do you hope to gain from the TPM graduate
		
program?
5.	 Submission of resume detailing a minimum of one year
work experience, or permission of Department Head.	
		

Program Requirements:
Students are required to complete 12 hours of graduate study
within a two-year period from the time of registration in their first
TPM graduate course at The Citadel. Students who fulfill the program requirements will earn a Graduate Certificate in Technical
Project Management.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
PMGT-650: Overview of Technical Project Management
PMGT-651: Technical Project Planning and Scheduling
PMGT-652: Applications of Quality Management
PMGT-653: Technical Project Support and Operations
Total Required Courses: 12 credit hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.
All students are required to complete a capstone project that spans
the four TPM courses.
A formal presentation of the completed capstone project will be
made upon completion of PMGT 653. Students are also expected
to present their capstone project to industry professionals.

*Students who have been admitted to the MSPM are
automatically enrolled in the TPM Graduate Certificate
program.

All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated
by the department to receive consideration for admission to the
TPM Graduate Certificate program. An undergraduate engineering degree is not required. Applicants enrolled in the Master of
Science in Project Management are automatically enrolled in this
certificate program.

CGC/EUGS Catalog 2015-2016 87

�Graduate Certificate in Sport
Management - Sport Sales &amp; Marketing
Department of Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science
843-953-5060

http://www.citadel.edu/root/hess-programs/
graduate/graduate-certificate-sport-management
Dr. Harry Davakos, Program Coordinator
843-953-7957, Harry.Davakos@citadel.edu
Dr. Michelle Richardson,
843-953-7957, frichard@citadel.edu

Students accepted to the Master of Arts in Sport Management are
automatically enrolled in this certificate program.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training

Program Requirements
HESS-518—Sport Marketing
HESS-521—The Art of Selling in Sport
HESS-523—Administration and Leadership of Exercise and Sport
Organizations
HESS-539—Sport Public Relations and Promotions
HESS-558—Advertising in Sport
Total Required Courses: 15 credit hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.
The Graduate Certificate in Sport Management is comprised of
five (5) courses that will enhance the student’s breadth and depth
of knowledge and skills in sport sales and marketing. These
courses were specifically developed to broaden knowledge,
skills, and abilities of working professionals in the field of sport
management as well as provide such skills to students who wish
to enhance their career marketability. In addition, graduate
programs, such as the M.S. in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
and the M.A. in Sport Management at The Citadel, may accept
these certificate program courses if admission is granted to both
simultaneously.

Admission Requirements
Requirements and application procedures for admission into the
Sport Management program:
1.	 Contact the Program Coordinator of the Sport Management
Program.
2.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
3.	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree from a regionally accredited college and university.
4.	 Submission of resume detailing previous work experience.
5.	 Submission of letter of intent addressing the following
questions:
	
a. How have your past experiences prepared you for the
	
graduate work in Sport Management?
	
b. How will your knowledge, skills, and attitudes 	
	
contribute to the sport marketing/sales learning
	
community?
	
c. What do you hope to gain if accepted to the Graduate 		
	
Certificate in Sport Management Program?
All materials must be received by the CGC and evaluated by the
department to receive consideration for entrance into the Sport
Management Graduate Certificate Program. Coursework is not to
begin until admission has been granted into the program.

88 The Citadel Graduate College

�Graduate Certificate in Leadership
Department of Leadership Studies
843-953-5815
http://www.citadel.edu/root/graduate-certificate-inleadership
Dr. Jaye Goosby Smith, Director of Academic
Leadership Programs
jsmith53@citadel.edu
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership consists of five (5) three
(3) hour courses at the graduate level which can be used in each of
the following programs: Master of Arts in Social Science, Master
of Science in Project Management, Master of Business Administration; or can be completed as a stand alone certificate in leadership for those interested individuals who are not enrolled in one of
these three programs:

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript for the baccalaureate
degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program.
Those enrolled in the Master of Science in Leadership program
will be automatically accepted into this certificate program.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearning)
•	 Darkness to Light Training

Program Requirements
Required Courses (6 Credit hours):
BADM-722—Leadership in Organizations
PSYC-570—Social and Cognitive Foundations of
Interpersonal Behavior
Electives (6 Credit hours), choose two (2) of the following:
LDRS 710 – Ethics, Values, &amp; Principled Leadership*
†LDRS 711 – Leading Change: Organization Development
and Transformation*
LDRS 712 – Leading Teams: Coaching, Culture, Diversity,
and Globalization*
BADM 713 – Communication for Leadership
PSYC 500 – Human Growth and Development
* BADM 722 is a prerequisite for these courses.
† Note: Students required to take LDRS 714 (see below) must
take LDRS 711 as a prerequisite to LDRS 714
Application of Leadership (3 Credit hours), choose one (1) of the
following according to your degree status:
BADM-740—Global Business Strategy (if enrolled in the
MBA program)
PMGT-672—Applied Leadership Concepts (if enrolled in
M.S. in Project Management program)
LDRS-714—Strategic Leadership, Vision, Mission and
Contemporary Issues (if non-degree-seeking or enrolled in
degree programs other than MBA or Project Management)
Total Required Courses: 15 credit hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

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�Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs
School of Education
843-953-5097

http://www.citadel.edu/root/counselor-educationprograms/graduate-certificate-in-student-affairs
Dr. Guy Ilagan,
gilagan@citadel.edu
Dr. Aaron Oberman, Program Coordinator
aaron.oberman@citadel.edu
Dr. George T. Williams,
williamsg@citadel.edu
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) and the Division of
Counselor Education within The Citadel School of Education
(SOE) is committed to principled educational leadership in higher
education, making The Citadel the ideal place for offering a
program that aims to prepare leaders in Student Affairs.
The Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs is designed to teach
students aspiring to work (or currently working) in higher
education how to:
•	 Use resources effectively to achieve institutional missions and
goals;
•	 Establish high expectations for the learning process; and
•	 Equip individuals with the skills needed to engage students
in active learning while building supportive and inclusive
communities within higher education institutions that help
students develop coherent values and ethical standards.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university. Additional transcripts may be required depending
on undergraduate course requirements by program.
3.	 Submission of one letter of recommendation.
Once all admission requirements have been satisfied, the SOE
Division of Counselor Education Admissions Committee will
review the application, and the applicant will be notified of their
admission decision. Coursework is not to begin until admission
has been granted into the program.
Students accepted into the Master of Education in Counselor Education: Student Affairs and College Counseling are automatically
enrolled in this certificate program.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training

Program Requirements
The Student Affairs certificate program consists of four, three
credit-hour courses totaling 12 graduate credit hours. Students
may choose to enroll in 15 credit hours when including a
practicum. Courses in the program are typically offered at the
Lowcountry Graduate Center (LGC).
EDUC-537—Student Development Services in Higher Education
EDUC-538—Theories of Student Development in Higher
Education
EDUC-539—Higher Education Administration
EDUC-613—Foundations of American Higher Education
EDUC-634—Practicum in Student Affairs and College Counseling
(optional)
Total Required Courses: 12 credit hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�Graduate Certificate in Environmental
Studies
Department of Biology
843-953-5203

http://www.citadel.edu/root/biology-programs/
grad-certificate-environmental-studies
Dr. John Weinstein, 843-953-7796
john.weinstein@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of the Environmental Studies graduate certificate
program is to advance the knowledge of students in a variety of
broadly-based ecological and environmental topics. The graduate
certificate is designed to complement an existing baccalaureate
degree with an interdisciplinary in-depth analysis of the
complex interactions between humans, other organisms, and the
environment. The program is especially relevant for educators
seeking to enhance their ability to teach about local and global
environmental issues in the classroom, and professionals seeking
an analytical basis to understanding the complex interactions
between living organisms and their environment.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university. Additional transcripts may be required depending
on undergraduate course requirements by program.
Students admitted to the program are not required to have
an undergraduate major in biology, however it is assumed that
students will have had at least twelve hours in college level
biology courses, including a course in ecology. Prospective
students who do not have the recommended undergraduate
biology requirements must confer with the department head or
graduate advisor prior to beginning the program.
All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training

Program Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Studies program
requires a minimum of five graduate-level courses totaling at
least 16 semester hours. Students are required to take BIOL 609
(Seminar in Environmental Studies). Each student is also required
to choose a minimum of two courses at least one of which must
be a 4 credit hour course with lab (minimum of 7 semester
hours) from the following list of approved Biology courses, and a
minimum of two courses (6 semester hours) from the following
list of approved Civil and Environmental Engineering courses.
Required Course (3 credit hours)
BIOL-609 – Seminar in Environmental Studies
Biology Elective Courses (2 courses, minimum of 7 semester
hours)
BIOL-505 – Biometry
BIOL-506 – Ecology*
BIOL-509 – Marine Biology*
BIOL-514 – The Vascular Flora of South Carolina*
BIOL-518 – Ornithology*
BIOL-519 – Economic Botany
BIOL-526 – Freshwater Biology*
BIOL-604 – Marine Invertebrates*
BIOL-606 – Field Methods in Biology*
BIOL-607 – Microbiology*
BIOL-611 – Graduate Research˚
BIOL-621 – Aquatic Toxicology*
BIOL-625 – Tropical Rainforest and Reef Ecology*
BIOL-631 – Environmental Physiology
*4 credit hours with lab
˚variable credit hours
Engineering, Humanities, and Social Sciences Electives (2
courses, 6 semester hours)
ANTH-501 – Physical and Cultural Adaptations
CIVL-506 – Geographic Information Systems
CIVL-602 – Water Quality Modeling and Management 		
CIVL-604 – Aquatic Chemistry
HIST-610 – Special Topics in U.S. History
			
PSCI-509 – Urban Politics
Total Required Courses: 16 credit hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

Courses taken as part of the Environmental Studies graduate
certificate can be counted toward the Master of Arts in Biology at
The Citadel if admission is granted to both simultaneously.

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�Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security
Department of Criminal Justice
843-953-0319
http://www.citadel.edu/root/criminaljustice-ihsecurity-programs/criminaljustice-graduate/
graduate-certificate-homeland-security
Dr. Carl Jensen,
cjensen1@citadel.edu

The Citadel, because of its history, reputation, and affiliation with
the military, state, and federal law enforcement is uniquely placed
to help develop leadership capabilities in the area of homeland
security. The Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security is
designed to give students a broad understanding of homeland
security issues and to enhance leadership capabilities among those
who currently work in local, state, and federal government. The
courses also benefit non-law enforcement personnel working
in areas related to homeland security, such as cyber security,
engineering, defense contractors and emergency management
personnel, who are expected to understand the nature, purpose,
and history associated with individuals and groups who pose
threats to the United States.
Courses in this program are oriented around providing a common
homeland security framework which can be utilized as part of
strategic decision-making processes within agencies. This program
introduces the student to basic homeland security concepts,
applicable management principles, policy analysis, and enhances
critical leadership skills necessary to successfully address security
challenges within the United States and abroad.

Learning Outcomes:
Students in the Homeland Security Graduate Certificate program
will gain knowledge proficiency in the following areas:
•	 Homeland Security Strategy and Interagency Collaboration
•	 Homeland Security Management Principles, Tools, and
Applications
•	 National Security Policy Development
•	 Domestic and International Terrorist Groups
•	 Ethics and Integrity Challenges Associated with Homeland
Security
•	 Leadership Principles and Issues related to Homeland
Security

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university. Additional transcripts may be required depending

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on undergraduate course requirements by program.
3.	 Submission of letter of intent, no more than two pages, which
answers the following questions:
	
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for
	
graduate courses in homeland security?
	
b. How will your knowledge, skills, and experiences
	
contribute to this program’s learning community?
	
c. What do you hope to gain from this Homeland
	
Security graduate certificate program?
4.	 Submit the names and contact information for three (3)
references familiar with your work.
All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training

Program Requirements
Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Homeland
Security offered by the Department of Criminal Justice must
complete five (5) out of the seven three (3) credit hour homeland
security courses offered at the graduate level. Students who are
dually enrolled in both the Master of Arts in Social Science
(MASS) and the Homeland Security graduate certificate may
count the five Homeland Security courses as their Cluster A
requirements for the MASS degree. A stand-alone graduate
certificate in homeland security is provided to individuals who are
not enrolled in a degree program at The Citadel but are interested
in receiving a Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security.
CRMJ-515–Topics in Homeland Security
CRMJ-555–Leadership Application Course in Criminal Justice
CRMJ-560–Homeland Security and Criminal Justice
Administration
CRMJ-568/ PSCI-568–International and Domestic Terrorism
PSCI-569/ CRMJ-569–National Security Policy
CRMJ-570–Homeland Security
CRMJ-572–Ethics and Integrity in Homeland Security
Total Required Courses: 15 credit hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering
Management

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearing)

•	

Darkness to Light Training

Program Requirements

School of Engineering
843-953-9811
http://www.citadel.edu/root/pmgt-admission
Dr. Charles Skipper
charles.skipper@citadel.edu

The Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering Management
(SEM) program provides a multidisciplinary approach to the
management and delivery of complex projects and programs.
The SEM course of instruction presents systems engineering as a
well-developed body of knowledge, methodologies and techniques
from a management perspective with application to a wide range
of industries.
							

Admission Requirements
Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for admission into the SEM graduate certificate program.

Students must complete three required courses and one of the
elective courses identified below:
Required Program:
PMGT-680 Systems Engineering Management Fundamentals
PMGT-681 Requirements Development and Management
PMGT-682 System Verification and Validation
Elective Courses (Select one):
PMGT-683 Systems Modeling and Integration
PMGT-684 Human System Integration
PMGT-685 Decision and Risk Analysis
Up to four courses in the SEM program may be used in completing the elective requirements for the Master of Science in Project
Management if admission is granted to both simultaneously.
Please see your advisor for eligibility.
Total Required Courses: 12 credit hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
3.	 Submission of resume detailing work experience of at least
one year, permission of the Department Head.
4.	 Submission a one-page letter of intent (form available at
www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege/forms)that provides concise, complete answers to the following questions:
		 a. How has your experience prepared you for the SEM
graduate courses?
		 b. How will your knowledge, skills and attitudes
		
contribute to the SEM program’s learning community?
		 c. What do you hope to gain from the SEM graduate
	
certificate program?
All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated
by the department to receive consideration for admission to the
SEM graduate certificate program. An undergraduate engineering
degree is not required. Coursework will not begin until admission
has been granted into the program.

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�Graduate Certificate in Intelligence
Analysis
Department of Criminal Justice
843-953-0319
http://www.citadel.edu/root/criminaljustice-ihsecurity-programs/criminaljustice-graduate/
graduate-certificate-in-intelligence
Dr. Carl Jensen,
cjensen1@citadel.edu 	
The Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis is designed for
working professionals who desire to increase their knowledge
of Intelligence Analysis issues, who seek to understand the role
and importance of effective leadership for national security, and
who wish to apply leadership strategies and tactics to complex
intelligence issues.
This program introduces applicable management principles,
policy analysis, critical thinking and enhances critical leadership
skills necessary to successfully address security and intelligence
challenges facing the United States.
The program is well-suited to professionals working in state,
local and, federal intelligence positions such as law enforcement,
transportation security, port authority personnel, military
personnel, local and state agencies that partner with intelligence
professionals and others seeking to increase their knowledge and
competencies in the area of intelligence.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university. Additional transcripts may be required depending
on undergraduate course requirements by program.
3.	 Submission of letter of intent, no more than two pages, which
answers the following questions:
	
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for 	
	
graduate courses in intelligence analysis?
	
b. How will your knowledge, skills, and experiences 	
	
contribute to this program’s learning community?
	
c. What do you hope to gain from this Intelligence Analysis 	
	
graduate certificate program?
4.	 Submission of the names and contact information for three
(3) references familiar with your work.
All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program.

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Program Requirements
Students must complete 15 hours of graduate study (5 courses).
The program consists of three required intelligence courses (3
credit hours each) at the graduate level and each student must
choose two electives from a specified list of criminal justice,
political science, and homeland security courses. A stand-alone
certificate in Intelligence Analysis is provided to individuals
who are not enrolled in a degree program at The Citadel but
are interested in receiving a Graduate Certificate in Intelligence
Analysis.
Students who are simultaneously enrolled in both the Master
of Arts in Social Science (MASS degree) and the Intelligence
Analysis graduate certificate may count the five Intelligence
Analysis courses as their Cluster A requirements for the MASS
degree. Applicants for simultaneous MASS degree/Intelligence
Analysis certificate must meet all the requirements (admission,
declaration, by course completion without substitution) of the
simultaneous MASS degree/Intelligence Analysis certificate.
Students may NOT enroll in the simultaneous MASS/Homeland
Security AND MASS/Intelligence Analysis certificate programs
(since both would fill the Cluster A requirements) but MAY enroll
in a simultaneous MASS/Leadership and MASS/Intelligence
Analysis certificate programs (since the former fills the Cluster B
and the latter fills the Cluster A) as currently outlined in the CGC
catalog.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training
Required Courses:
CRMJ-580–Introduction to Intelligence
CRMJ-581–Intelligence Research and Analysis
CRMJ-582–Intelligence Theory Application
Elective Courses (select two):
CRMJ-562— Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
CRMJ-583 —Transnational Organized Crime
CRMJ-585 — Topics in Intelligence
PSCI-510—Topics in Political Science
Elective Courses from Homeland Security
CRMJ-515/PSCI-515—Topics in Homeland Security
CRMJ-555/PSCI-555—Leadership Application Course in
Criminal Justice
CRMJ-560—Homeland Security and Criminal Justice
Administration
CRMJ-566— Ethics and Integrity in Homeland Security
CRMJ-567—Homeland Security
CRMJ-568/ PSCI-568—International and Domestic Terrorism
PSCI-569/CRMJ-569—National Security Policy
Total Required Courses: 15 credit hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�Graduate Certificate in Hispanic Studies
Department of Modern Languages
http://www.citadel.edu/root/mlng-graduatecertificate-hispanic-studies
Dr. Sara Fernandez-Medina, 843-953-5065,
fernandezs@citadel.edu
Dr. Silvia Roca-Martinez, 843-953-6811,
srocamar@citadel.edu
The Citadel’s Graduate Certificate in Hispanic Studies provides a
panoramic approach to understanding the vast Hispanic world at
the graduate level. The program is designed for native and non-native speakers of Spanish who wish to increase their knowledge of
Hispanic language, culture, society, and literature. The program
targets the regional needs of working professionals who wish to
enhance their profession and increase employment potential amid
the current demographic shifts in the Lowcountry.
The objectives of the programs are to:
•	 increase communicative and written competence in the
Spanish language
•	 provide in-depth knowledge of the cultural, historic, political,
and social milieus of the Spanish-speaking countries
•	 develop critical and real-world skills necessary for a broader
understanding of the issues related to the Spanish-speaking
societies of Latin America and Spain
•	 produce professionals in the field of Hispanic Studies
The program would benefit professionals throughout the community interested in enhancing current expertise or proving foreign
language competency required for promotion and/or salary increases. Additional areas where the Graduate Certificate Program
in Hispanic Studies would be beneficial include industries such
as healthcare, law enforcement, social services, immigration and
naturalization, human resources, and civic government.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or university. Additional transcripts may be required depending on
undergraduate course requirements by program.
3.	 Submission of letter of intent, no more than two pages, which
answers the following questions:
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for
graduate courses in Hispanic Studies?
b. How will your knowledge, skills, and experiences
contribute to this program’s learning community?
c. What do you hope to gain from this Hispanic Studies
graduate certificate program?
4.	 Submission of the names and contact information for three

(3) references familiar with your work.
One of the three options below must apply for acceptance into
the program:
1.	 Baccalaureate degree in Spanish literature, Spanish linguistics
or Spanish education.
2.	 Baccalaureate degree in any field with a minor in Spanish 	
literature, Spanish linguistics or Spanish education.
3.	 Baccalaureate degree in any field with 12 credits hours of
upper-division classwork in Spanish literature, Spanish linguistics or Spanish education.
All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program.

Program Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Hispanic Studies program will offer
six graduate-level courses (18 credit hours) during fall and spring
semesters as well as during both summer sessions. The courses
will be offered in sequence and rotated accordingly. Students
must complete 12 credit hours to earn the Graduate Certificate in
Hispanic Studies.
The development of the curriculum is based largely on two key
factors:
1) Spanish teachers at the level of secondary education will
primarily constitute those students interested in the Graduate
Certificate Program in Hispanic Studies.
2) The demographic these teachers have contact with is primarily
Latin American students from Mexico, the Caribbean and Central
America.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training
SPAN-520–Mexico
SPAN-521–The Hispanic Presence in the United States
SPAN-522–Culture and Literature of Spain
SPAN-523–Advanced and Contrastive Grammar
SPAN-524–Recent Trends in Teaching Spanish as a Second
Language
SPAN-550–Special Topics: Culture and Literature of South
America
Total Required Courses: 12 credit hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

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�Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
Department of Mathematics and Computer
Science
http://www.citadel.edu/root/mathcs-programs/
cybersecurity-graduate-certificate
Dr. Mei Chen, Department Head,
843-953-5048, mei.chen@citadel.edu
Dr. Shankar Banik, Program Director,
843-953-5039, shankar.banik@citadel.edu
With cybercrime on the rise, cybersecurity grows more vital with
each passing day. Our nation’s leaders recognize cybersecruity
as a national imperative, and there is an immediate need for
cybersecurity workforce development in the Lowcountry. Major
employers of computing professionals and the defense and business industries in the Lowcountry are increasingly interested in
employees specializing in cybersecurity.

Learning Outcomes
The Citadel’s Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity prepares you
to play a critical role in the world of Internet security. By the end
of this program, students will be able to:
•	 Describe basic components of cybersecurity
•	 Characterize the security profile of different types of networks
•	 Analyze and use classical and public key cryptography algorithms
•	 Secure a system from different kinds of attacks
•	 Analyze security of a cybersystem and perform risk assessment
•	 Discuss legal and ethical issues relating to cybersecurity

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest degree earned from a regionally accredited college or university.
3.	 Applicants are expected to have an undergraduate grade point
average of 3.0.*
4.	 Approval from the Program Director or Department Head
before registering for any graduate Computer Science (CSCI)
courses.
5.	 Competency, demonstrated through course work, approved
work experience, or a program-administrated competency
exam, in the areas of basic Computer Architecture, Object-orientated Programing, Discrete Mathematics, and Data
Structures.
*With the approval of the joint program admissions com-

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mitte, students whose grade point average is less than 3.0
may be permitted to take up to 6 credit hours of courses in
a non-degree seeking status and then apply for admission
after successful completion of these courses.
All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training

Program Requirements
The Cybersecurity certificate program consists of four, three credit
hour courses totaling 12 graduate credit hours.

CSCI-614—Advanced Operating Systems
CSCI-631—Principles of Computer Security
CSCI-632—Data Communications and Networking
CSCI-641—Advanced Cybersecurity
Total Required Courses: 12 credit hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�Graduate Certificate in History and
Teaching Content

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training

Department of History
843-953-5073
http://www.citadel.edu/root/history-graduatecertificate

The Graduate Certificate in History and Teaching Content is a 12
credit hour program. Students must complete one required course
and 3 elective courses, totaling four, three credit hour courses.

Dr. Keith Knapp
keith.knapp@citadel.edu

Required Course:
HIST-594—Histography for Socal Studies Teachers

Mission Statement
The Certificate in History and Teaching Content will offer school
teachers and other interested graduate students a current knowledge of world, western and United States history. The courses in
the certificate program will place a special emphasis on relating
content for the history classes and programs taught by elementary,
middle and secondary-school teachers.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or university. Additional transcripts may be required depending on
undergraduate course requirements by program.
3.	 Submission of letter of intent, no more than two pages, whihc
answers the folowing questions:
a.	 How has your experience/education prepared you for
graduate courses in history?
b.	 How will your knowledge, skills, and experineces contribute to this program’s learning community?
c.	 What do you hope to gain from this graduate certificate
program?		
4.	 Submission of the names and contact information for three
(3) references familiar with your work. At least two of these
references must be from professional colleagues (e.g. head of
department, school principal or other administrator).

Program Requirements

Elective Courses (select three):
HIST-560—History of the Non-Western World
HITC-501—History of the United States to 1877
HITC-502—History of the United States from 1877
HITC-503—South Carolina History
HITC-504—Europe and the World to 1500
HITC-505—Europe and the World from 1500
HITC-511—Special Topics in the History of the United States
HITC-512—Special Topics World History
Total Required Courses: 12 credit hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

One of the two options must apply for acceptance into the program:
1.	 Baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education, Social Studies
Education or History.
2.	 Baccalaureate degree in a related Social Studies field (e.g.
Political Science, International Relations, Geography, Sociology, etc.) with at least two years of teaching experience in a
Social Studiesdepartment or Elementary School classroom.
All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program.

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�Graduate Certificate in Literacy
Education
Zucker Family School of Education
843-953-5097

http://www.citadel.edu/root/literacy-educationprogram
Dr. Stephenie Hewett,
stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Robin Jocius
robin.jocious@citadel.edu
Dr. Dan Ouzts, Program Coordinator
dan.ouzts@citadel.edu
Learning Outcomes
The general goals and objectives of the Graduate Certificate in
Literacy Education are:
•	 A knowledge and mastery of all aspects of the literacy process
•	 A knowledge of those skills necessary to select, administer, and interpret informal and formal assessments used to
examine children’s and adolescents’ literacy strengths and
weaknesses
•	 A knowledge of the abilities and skills which enhance a
wholesome teacher-student-parent relationship in working
with students identified as at-risk readers in order to develop
a case study
•	 A knowledge of those skills necessary to recognize and accommodate for individual differences in literacy instruction
•	 A knowledge of and ability to demonstrate effective literacy
instructional strategies
•	 A knowledge of the relationship of literacy skills to subject-matter content areas
•	 A knowledge of significant research conducted in literacy
education
•	 A knowledge of how to effectively support English Language
Learners (ELLs)

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or university. Additional transcripts may be required depending on
undergraduate course requirements by program.
3.	 Submission of valid teaching certificate issued by South Carolina or another state.
4.	 Submission of proof of two years teaching experience, to be
recommended for licensure with the state.
All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until

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admission has been granted into the program.
Students accepted into the Master of Education in Literacy Education are automatically enrolled in this certificate program.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training

Program Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Literacy Education consists of five,
three credit hour courses to be taken in the following order:

EDUC-588—Developing Literacy Skills Pre K-Grade 5
EDUC-589—Methods and Materials for Developing Literacy
Skills
EDUC-590—Literacy Assessment and Instruction
EDUC-592—Teaching Reading and Writing in the Middle and
High School-Content Areas
EDUC-591—Practicum in Literacy Education
Total Required Courses: 15 credit hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.
*Recommendation for certification by the State of South Carolina
requires a satisfactory score on the Praxis II Examination.

Non-Licensure Graduate Certificate in Literacy
Education Option:

Students may pursue the Graduate Certificate in Literacy
Education who are not licensed by the state by completing the
first two admission requirements listed above and submitting a
letter of intent to the Literacy program coordinator. Certification
will not by recommended from The Citadel nor from the SC
State Department of Education. Upon completion of these
requirements and completion of the five courses listed above, the
student will have completed the Graduate Certificate in Literacy
Education from The Citadel. Certificate completion will be noted
on the official Citadel transcript.

�Graduate Certificate in Technical Program
Management
School of Engineering
843-953-9811

http://www.citadel.edu/root/pmgt-admission
Dr. Charles Skipper,
charles.skipper@citadel.edu
Mission Statement

The mission of the Technical Program Management (TPgM)
graduate certificate program is to educate and prepare
technical professionals to serve as program and portfolio
managers and leaders.

Admission Requirements

Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for
admission into the TPgM graduate certificate program.
1.	 Completion of the online graduate application along with
the application fee.
2.	 Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree directly from a regionally accredited college or
university.
3.	 Submission of resume detailing a minimum of three years
work experience, or permission of the Department Head.
4.	 Submission of a one-page letter of intent that provides
concise, complete answers to the following questions:
	
a. How has your experience prepared you for the 		
	
TPgM graduate courses?
	
b. How will your knowledge, skills and attitudes
	
contribute to the TPgM program’s learning 		
	
community?
	
c. What do you hope to gain from the TPgM graduate 	
	
program?

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearing)
•	 Darkness to Light Training

Program Requirements:

Students are required to complete 12 hours of graduate study
within a two-year period from the time of registration in their
first TPgM graduate course at The Citadel. Students who fulfill
the program requirements will earn a Graduate Certificate in
Techni¬cal Program Management.
The required courses for the TPgM Graduate Certificate
Program are:
• PMGT-660: Overview of Technical Program Management
• PMGT-661: The Legal and Contractual Aspects of Program
Management
• PMGT-662: Program Development Strategies and Processes
• PMGT-685: Decision and Risk Analysis
Total Required Courses: 12 credit hours
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated
by the department to receive consideration to the TPgM
Graduate Certificate program. An undergraduate engineering
degree is not required.

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�Evening Undergraduate
Degree Programs

�Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Department of Criminal Justice 		
843-953-0319
http://www.citadel.edu/root/
eveningundergraduatestudies-2-2-programs/
criminal-justice
Dr. Bob McNamara
bob.mcnamara@citadel.edu
The 2 + 2 program/degree completion program in criminal
justice was created to provide students with an opportunity to
receive a four-year degree from The Citadel in the evening. The
requirements for the major consist of a total of 60 upper division
credit hours: 45 credit hours in the major and 15 credit hours of
elective courses, 36 of which must be taken at The Citadel.		
			

Mission
The mission of the Criminal Justice program is to foster an
intellectually stimulating educational experience that prepares
students to work within the criminal justice system and its related
fields as well as laying the academic foundation for graduate study.
This is accomplished by developing students’ understanding of the
causes of crime, which includes a grasp of the larger social context
in which crime occurs, the operation and effectiveness of agencies
within the criminal justice system, as well as developing students’
analytical skills that enable them to conduct and evaluate criminal
justice-related research.

Expected Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students should generally
possess:
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An understanding of the theories relating to crime
causation and criminality
An understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of the
criminal justice system
Develop skills that enable the student to conduct and
evaluate criminal justice-related research
Advanced reading, writing, and verbal communication
skills
An understanding of administrative principles and
practices found in criminal justice agencies

The Steps
1.	 Apply to a regionally accredited college or university. If
attnding a technical college,. list either A.A. or CRJ as your
major and Citadel-Criminal Justice as your career path.
2.	 Submit SAT/ACT scores or take a technical college’s
placement exam.
3.	 Visit the Technical College’s Orientation Center to be

assigned an advisor.
4.	 Meet with your advisor to fill out a 2+2 enrollment form.
5.	 Complete specified courses at the technical college with a
minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
6.	 Apply to The Citadel.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the evening undergraduate application.
2.	 Submission of all official transcripts from regionally
accredited colleges or universities attended. Courses with a
grade of C or higher will be considered for transfer to The
Citadel. All transcripts must be recieved in order for the
application to be complete and reviewed.
Students may begin taking Citadel courses at any time as long as
24 college credit hours have been transferred to The Citadel and
prerequisites have been met.

Program of Study
Courses taken at a South Carolina technical college (or
equivalent): 65 credit hours
Courses:					
Writing/English Composition-6 hours
ENG-101 English Composition I 			
ENG-102 English Composition II 			
Humanities/Foreign Language-6 hours
MUS-105 Music Appreciation	
		
ART-101 Art History and Appreciation 		
ART-107 History of Early Western Art 		
ART-108 History of Western Art	
		
PHI-101 Introduction to Philosophy	
		
PHI-110 Ethics			
		
REL-101 Introduction to Religion	
		
Any Introductory Language sequence 101/102	
(does not have to be sequential)
History-6 hours
(Select one Sequence)
HIS-101/102 History of Western Civ.	 		
HIS-104/105 History of World Civ.	
		
	
Mathematics-6 hours
MAT-109 College Algebra with Modeling 		
MAT-120 Probability and Statistics	
		
Science-8 hours
Courses must have lab, not necessarily sequential
BIO-101 Biological Science I + lab			
BIO-102 Biological Science II + lab			
CHM-106 Contemporary Chemistry I + lab		
CHM-107 Contemporary Chemistry II + lab		
PHY-201 Physics I + lab				
PHY-202 Physics II + lab				
AST-101 Solar System Astronomy + lab		
AST-102 Stellar Astronomy + lab		
	
Social Science-6 hours

Hours
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CGC/EUGS Catalog 2015-2016 101

�SOCI-101 Introduction to Sociology			
Take one of the following:
ANT-101 Cultural Anthropology			
PSC-201 American National Gov.			
PSY-201 General Psychology	
		

3
3
3
3

Criminal Justice Major-6 Hours
CRJ-101 Introduction to Criminal Justice		
3
CRJ-125 Criminology				3
Lower Division Electives 21 hours (Any Courses Apply)
Recommended for technical college CRJ Students 		
	
CPT-101 Intro to Computers	
CRJ-120 Constitutional Law		
CRJ-130 Police Administration	
CRJ-210 Juvenile and the Law	
CRJ-220 Judicial Process		
CRJ-236 Criminal Evidence
CRJ-242 Correctional Systems
Recommended for technical college AA Students
CPT-101 Intro to Computers (3 hours)
Oral Communication (3 hours)
Literature (3 hours)
Humanities/Social Sci/Comm. (9 hours)

Courses Taken at The Citadel: 55 credit hours
Course					
Hours
EUGS-101-Introduction to The Citadel Experience 	
1
(must be taken in first semester at The Citadel) 	
Required courses if not taken at a technical college - 6 hours
CRMJ-201 Intro to Criminal Justice			
3
CRMJ-202 Criminoloy				3
Required Courses - 6 hours
CRMJ-370 Police Systems				3
CRMJ-380 Corrections				3
Upper Level Elective Courses in the Major: 33 Credit Hours
(Must be at 300 level or higher)	
	
33 hours must be taken from the courses listed below:
Note: CRMJ-201 is a prerequisite for all criminal justice
courses except CRMJ-202. Students may choose from the
following list of upper level elective courses in criminal justice.
CRMJ-333 Immigration Security			
CRMJ-371 Critical Issues in Law Enforcement		
CRMJ-373 Criminal Evidence			
CRMJ-375 Criminal Justice Administration		
CRMJ-381 Organized Crime			
CRMJ-382 Drugs and Crime			
CRMJ-383 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems	
CRMJ-384 International Crime			
CRMJ-385 Juvenile Delinquency			
CRMJ-386 Research Methods in Criminal Justice	
CRMJ-387 Criminal Investigation			

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3
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3
3
3

CRMJ-388 White Collar Crime			
3
CRMJ-389 Justice in Latin America			
3
CRMJ-390 Victimology				3
CRMJ-391 Criminalistics				3
CRMJ-392 Computer Crime			
3	
CRMJ-393 Homicide				3
CRMJ-465 Special Topics in Criminal Justice		
3	
CRMJ-470 Ethics					3	
CRMJ-471 Psychology of Crime			
3	
CRMJ-472 Crime Prevention			
3	
CRMJ-498 Independent Study			
3	
CRMJ-499 Internship				3
Three of the following courses can count as an upper level
elective in the major:
Electives: (3 courses, 9 credit hours)
PSCI-302 Urban Politics				3
PSCI-310 Domestic Terrorism			
3
PSCI-342 International Terrorism			
3
PSCI-361 Law and Legal Process			
3
PSCI-392 Political Theory				3
PSCI-401 Public Policy Process			
3
PSCI-461 Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law	 3
SOCI-201, 202 and any 300-400 level course in sociology
Credit for CRMJ-498 (Independent Study) and CRMJ-499
(Internships): Approval is required from the participating
faculty member, the 2 + 2 program director, and the Associate
Dean of Evening Undergraduate Studies. Non 2+2 students’
transfer credit will be evaluated according to Citadel policy.

Upper Level Elective Courses: 15 Credit Hours
Must be courses at the 300-400 level.

�Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration
School of Business
843-953-5056
http://www.citadel.edu/root/
eveningundergraduatestudies-2-2-programs/
business-administration

technical college or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
4.	 Applicants are expected to have a minimum grade point
average of 2.0.
Students may begin taking Citadel courses at any time as long as
24 college credit hours have been transferred to The Citadel and
prerequisites have been met.
Persons interested in the Master of Business Administration program,
which is offered only through evening classes, should consult the Graduate
portion of this catalog for further information.

Program of Study
Morgan LaForge, M.Ed., 843-953-5257
mlaforge@citadel.edu
Mission
The mission of the School of Business is to educate and develop
leaders of principle to serve a global community.
The Citadel’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is
a 2 + 2/degree completion program. Students take freshman and
sophomore level courses at a Technical College, and they attend
The Citadel for their junior and senior level courses.
Students who wish to earn a B.S. in Business Administration
through The Citadel can begin their coursework at a technical
college and earn an Associate in Arts degree as well.

The Steps
1.	 Apply to a technical college in South Carolina. List AA as 	
your major and Citadel-Business as your career path.
2.	 Submit SAT/ACT scores OR take the technical college’s	
placement test.
3.	 Visit the technical college’s Orientation Center to be
assigned an advisor.
4.	 Submit official transcripts of all colleges attended.
5.	 Meet with your advisor and fill out a 2+2 Enrollment
Form.
6.	 Complete specified courses at the technical college with a 	
minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
7.	 Apply to The Citadel.
8.	 Sign transfer request form.

Admission Requirements
To be admitted into The Citadel’s portion of the program, students
must:
1.	 Completion of the evening undergraduate application
2.	 Submission of all official transcripts from regionally
accredited colleges or universities attended. Courses with a
grade of C or higher will be considered for transfer to The
Citadel. All transcripts must be received in order for the
application to be complete and reviewed.
3.	 Completion of the designated courses with an approved

The Business Administration program consists of 62 hours of
general education and lower division courses at a South Carolina
technical college, 40 credit hours of upper division courses at The
Citadel, and 12 credit hours of elective courses taken at a technical
college, The Citadel or another institution. Six hours of upper level
general electives are also required and can be taken at The Citadel
or another institution.
If you have credits from another institution, they will be evaluated
according to The Citadel’s policy.

Courses Taken at a South Carolina technical college (or
equivalent): 62 credit hours
Courses:						Hours
Writing/English Composition (6 hours)
ENG-101 English Composition I			
ENG-102 English Composition II 			

3
3

Humanities/Foreign Language (6 hours)
MUS-105 Music Appreciation 			
3
ART-101 Art History and Appreciation		
3
ART-107 History of Early Western Art		
3	
ART-108 History of Western Art			
3
PHI-101 Introduction to Philosophy			
3
PHI-110 Ethics					3
REL-101 Introduction to Religion			
3
FRE/SPA/GER-101 and/or 102 			
6
(Need not be in the same language)
Mathematics (6 hours)
MAT-109 College Algebra w/ Modeling		
MAT-130 Elementary Calculus			
History (6 hours)
HIS-101 History of Western Civ. I			
HIS-102 History of Western Civ. II			
HIS-104 History of World Civ. I			
HIS-105 History of World Civ. II			
HIS-201 American History I			
HIS-202 American History II			
Science (8 hours)
Courses must have lab and need not be sequential

3
3

3
3
3
3
3
3

CGC/EUGS Catalog 2015-2016 103

�BIO-101 Biological Science I 			
4
BIO-102 Biological Science II			
4
CHM-110 College Chemistry I			
4
CHM-111 College Chemistry II			
4
PHY-201 Physics I					4
PHY-202 Physics II 				
4
AST-101 Solar System Astronomy 			
4
AST-102 Stellar Astronomy 				
4

Social Science (6 hours)
ECO-210 Macroeconomics			3
ECO-211 Microeconomics				3
Business Major Courses (12 hours)
MAT-120 Probability &amp; Statistics			
ACC-101 Accounting Principles I			
ACC-102 Accounting Principles II			
CPT-101 Introduction to Computers			

3
3
3
3

Lower Division Electives (12 hours)
Any courses apply
Recommended for AA students:
Electives - 12
(Select from Humanities/Social Sciences/Communication/Foreign
Languages)

Total Credit Hours at a South Carolina technical
college: 62
Courses Taken at The Citadel: 40 credit hours
Courses:						Hours
EUGS 101-Introduction to The Citadel Experience 	
1
(must be taken in first semester at The Citadel) 	 			
		
Business Major Requirements (27 Hours)
BADM-216 Communication in Business 		
BADM-217 Computer Applications in Business
BADM-305 Legal &amp; Ethical Env. of Business 		
BADM-309 Marketing Principles 			
BADM-321 Business Finance 			
BADM-338 Management &amp; Org. Behavior 		
BADM-371 Leadership in Organizations 		
BADM-410 Production &amp; Operations Mgt 		
BADM-422 Strategic Management 			
Business Electives (12 Hours)	
BADM-320 International Busines			
BADM-323 Quality Management			
BADM-324 Purchasing and Materials Management
BADM-326 Principles of Real Estate
BADM-327 Principled Entrepreneurship and the Free
Enterprise System
BADM-329 Project Management			

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3
3
3
3
3
3
3

3
3
3
3
3
3

BADM-404 Investments	
BADM-405 Marketing Management	
BADM-407 Money and Banking	
BADM-409 Human Resource Management	
BADM-413 International Marketing	
BADM-414 Consumer Behavior	
BADM-415 Relationship Marketing	
BADM-417 Management Information Systems	
BADM-420 Management of Change	
BADM-421 Logistics Management			
BADM-423 Personal Finance			
BADM-425 Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship	
BADM-428 Technology and Entrepreneurship		
BADM-429 Technology and Entrepreneurship		
BADM-430–435 Seminar in Business Administration
BADM-450 Internship 	
BADM-490 Independent Study	

3
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3
3
3
3
3	
3
3

Total Credit Hours at The Citadel: 40
Courses Taken at a South Carolina technical college,
The Citadel, or Another Institution - 18 credit hours
Electives (12 hours)
300-400 level electives - 6 hours

�Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Department of Political Science 		
843-953-5072
http://www.citadel.edu/root/
eveningundergraduatestudies-2-2-programs/
political-science
Dr. Dubose Kapeluck, Department Head
843-953-2037
dubose.kapeluck@citadel.edu
Brad Collins, Advisor
843-953-4852
collinsb1@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of the 2+2/degree completion program in Political
Science is to foster an intellectually stimulating experience
that prepares students to work within political science and
its related fields as well as laying the academic foundation for
graduate study.
Majoring in political science affords students an opportunity
to obtain a broad liberal arts education that enriches their
lives and acquaints them with the rights and responsibilities
of citizenship. As a central element of a liberal arts education,
political science provides preparation for graduate education
and for the pursuit of useful and satisfying careers.
While our faculty represents a wide variety of theoretical
and methodological approaches, we share a strong interest in
solving the puzzles of contemporary political life. In carrying
out its teaching mission, the political science faculty is devoted
to providing individualized attention aimed at encouraging
students to enhance their critical-thinking and problemsolving skills while further honing real-life skills related to
reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the evening undergraduate application.
2.	 Submission of all official transcripts from regionally
accredited colleges or universities attended. Courses with a
grade of C or higher will be considered for transfer to The
Citadel. All transcripts must be recieved in order for the
application to be complete and reviewed.
Students may begin taking Citadel courses at any time as long as
24 college credit hours have been transferred to The Citadel and
prerequisites have been met.

Program of Study

Courses taken at a South Carolina technical college (or
equivalent): : 65 credit hours
Writing/English Composition (6 hours)
ENG 101 English Composition I – 3
ENG 102 English Composition II – 3
Humanities/Foreign Language (6 hours)
MUS 105 Music Appreciation – 3
ART 101 Art History and Appreciation – 3
ART 107 History of Early Western Art – 3
ART 108 History of Western Art – 3
PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy – 3
PHI 110 Ethics – 3
REL 101 Introduction to Religion – 3
FRE/SPA/GER 101 and 102 – 8
History (6 hours)
HIS 101 Western Civ. to 1689 – 3
HIS 102 Western Civ. post 1689 – 3
HIS 104 World History I – 3
HIS 105 World History II – 3
HIS 201 American History Discovery to 1877 – 3
HIS 202 American History 1877 to Present – 3
Mathematics (6 hours)
MAT 109 College Algebra with Modeling – 3
or MAT 110 College Algebra – 3
MAT 120 Probability and Statistics – 3
Science (8 hours with lab, not necessarily sequential)
BIO 101 Biological Science I – 4
BIO 102 Biological Science II – 4
CHM 110 College Chemistry I – 4
CHM 111 College Chemistry II – 4
PHY 201 Physics I – 4
PHY 202 Physics II – 4
AST 101 Solar System Astronomy – 4
AST 102 Stellar Astronomy – 4
Social Science (9 hours)
PSC 201 American Gov. – 3
PSC 215 State and Local Gov. – 3
ECO 210 Macroeconomics – 3
Lower Division Electives (24 hours)
(Any Transferable Courses Apply)
Oral Communication – 3
CPT 101 Introduction to Computers – 3
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology – 3
PSC 220 Introduction to International Relations – 3
CRJ 125 Criminology – 3
Any courses in Humanities/Social Sciences/Communication
(for a total of 9 hours)
Total Credit Hours: 65

CGC/EUGS Catalog 2015-2016 105

�Courses taken at The Citadel: 52 credit hours

Semester Spring)

EUGS 101-Introduction to The Citadel Experience - 1
(must be taken in first semester at The Citadel) 	

Total Credit Hours at The Citadel: 52

Required Major Courses: 6 hours
PSCI 361 Law and Legal Process – 3
PSCI 461 Powers of Government – 3

American Politics Electives: 15 hours
PSCI 301 American Parties and Politics – 3
PSCI 302 Urban Politics – 3
PSCI 304 American Political Thought – 3
PSCI 305 American Presidency – 3
PSCI 306 Legislative Process – 3
PSCI 307 Southern Politics – 3
PSCI 308 Public Opinion – 3
PSCI 310 Domestic Terrorism – 3
PSCI 311 The Civil Rights Movement and American
Politics – 3
PSCI 371 Leadership in Politics – 3
PSCI 393 Research Methods in Political Science – 3
PSCI 396 Politics and the Media – 3
PSCI 402 Politics of Bureaucracy – 3
PSCI 403 Topics in American Government and Politics – 3
PSCI 431 American Foreign Relations – 3
PSCI 498 Independent Study* – 3
PSCI 499 Internship* – 3
Pre-Law and Legal Studies Subfield Electives: 12 hours
PSCI 304 American Political Thought – 3
PSCI 311 The Civil Rights Movement and American
Politics – 3
PSCI 331 International Law – 3
PSCI 393 Research Methods in Political Science – 3
PSCI 402 Politics of Bureaucracy – 3
PSCI 463 Topics in Law and Legal Studies – 3
PSCI 498 Independent Study* – 3
PSCI 499 Internship* – 3
SOCI 201 Introduction to Sociology – 3
CRMJ 202 Criminology – 3
ENGL 411 Writing in the Professions – 3
BADM 211 Accounting Principles and Practice – 3
CRMJ 465 Special Topics in Criminal Justice – 3
CRMJ 371 Criminal Law** – 3
CRMJ 373 Criminal Evidence – 3
Departmental Elective: 3 hours
Any course with an ANTH, PSCI, SOCI prefix
Upper Level Elective Courses in Major: 15 hours
Must be courses at the 300-400 level.
*Credit for PSCI 498 (Independent Study) and PSCI 499
(Internship): Approval is required from the participating
faculty member, the 2 + 2 program director, and the Associate
Provost and Dean of The Citadel Graduate College or designee.
**CRMJ 371 Criminal Evidence may not be taken for credit
if student took CRJ 115 Criminal Law I at TTC (see Fifth

106 The Citadel Graduate College

�Bachelor of Science in Social Studies
Education
School of Education
843-953-5097

http://www.citadel.edu/root/teacher-education

the application to be complete and reviewed.
3.	 Meet with Citadel advisor.
Students may begin taking Citadel courses at any time as long
as 24 college credit hours have been transferred to The Citadel
and prerequisites have been met.

Trident-Citadel 2 Plus 2/Degree Completion
Program Social Studies Education Major

Dr. Kathryn Richardson Jones, Ed.D.,
Program Coordinator
843-953-3163
Kathryn.Jones@Citadel.edu

Total Hours for the Baccalaureate Degree is 123-125 hours

The 2 + 2 program/degree completion program in Social
Studies Education was created to provide students with an
opportunity to receive a four-year degree leading to initial
Teacher Licensure from The Citadel in the evening. The
requirements for the major consist of a total of 123-125 hours,
58 of which are completed at The Citadel. This includes 36
credit hours in the major, 21 credit hours of elective courses,
and a one hour orientation course.

Writing/English Composition 6 hours
ENG 101 English Composition I
		
ENG 102 English Composition II 	

3	
3

Humanities/Foreign Lang. 6 hours
MUS 105 Music Appreciation		
ART 101 Art History and Appreciation	

3
3

Mission and Expected Student Learning Outcomes
The purpose of the Zucker Family School of Education’s
undergraduate programs is to serve the people of the
Lowcountry, the state of South Carolina, the Southeast, and
the nation by providing programs that prepare highly qualified
individuals who are knowledgeable about the learning process
and learners and who are effective, ethical, and reflective
educators prepared to assume leadership roles in the profession
and community. Further, with a focus toward learner-centered
education, they are effective in educating a diverse learner
population to high academic standards.

The Steps

1.	 Apply to a regionally accredited college or university or
technical college.
2.	 Submit SAT/ACT scores or take a technical college’s
placement exam
3.	 Visit the Technical College’s Orientation Center to be
assigned an advisor.
4.	 Meet with your advisor to fill out a 2+2 enrollment form.
5.	 Complete specified courses at the technical college with a
minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
6.	 Apply to The Citadel.

Admission Requirements

1.	 Completion of the evening undergraduate application at
The Citadel.
2.	 Submission of all official transcripts from regionally
accredited colleges or universities attended. Courses with
a grade of C or higher will be considered for transfer to
The Citadel. All transcripts must be received in order for

Courses Taken At Trident Technical College: 65-67 hours
General Education 38 Hours

History 12 hours
HIS 104 World History I		
HIS 105 World History II			
HIS 201 American History	
HIS 202 American History 	
	
Mathematics 6 hours
MAT 110 College Algebra		
MAT 120 Probability and Statistics
Science 8 hours
Courses must have lab, not necessarily sequential
BIO 101 Biological Science I		
BIO 102 Biological Science II		
CHM 110 College Chemistry I		
CHM 111 College Chemistry II		
PHY 201 Physics I 			
PHY 202 Physics II 			
AST 101 Solar System Astronomy
AST 102 Stellar Astronomy		

3
3
3
3
3
3	

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4
4
4
4
4
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4	

Social Science 12 hours
PSC 201 American Gov. 	
3
SOC 101 Intro to Sociology
3
PSY 101 General Psychology
3
ECO 210 Macroeconomics		
3
Lower Division Electives 15-17 hours (Any Transferable
Courses Apply)
Recommended for TTC AA Students
Oral Communication 				3
CPT 101 Introduction to Computers 		
3

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�Once candidates are approved, they will receive notification of
admission to internship through the School of Education.
To begin the internship, the student must have:

Courses taken at The Citadel: 58 Hours
EUGS 101-Introduction to The Citadel Experience 	
(must be taken in first semester at The Citadel) 	

Required Major Courses 36 Hours
EDUC 101 Education in Modern Society
EDUC 202 Educational Psychology
EDUC 206 Adolescent Development
EDUC 312 Teaching Students with Special Needs
EDUC 301 Foundations in Literacy Development
EDUC 401 Methods and Materials of Secondary
School Teaching
EDUC 306 Teaching Reading in Secondary Schools
EDUC 402 Special Methods in Teaching
EDUC 499 Teaching Internship (12 hours)

1

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3
3
3
3
3

Elective Courses: 21 Credit Hours
Social Studies (Cultural Anthropology and World Geography)	
6 hours
History Elective: 3 hours
Approved Elective: 6 hours
PSCI 302 Urban Politics
			
HIST 206 Social and Cultural 	
History of the Non-Western World

3
3

Admission to Upper Level Education Courses
To be admitted to upper level Education courses, the teacher
candidate must have the support of his or her advisor relative
to suitability and interest in teacher education and must also
have:
1.	 Official passing scores on all three parts of PRAXIS I
exams on file at The Citadel.
2.	 Maintained a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.750 or
higher on coursework taken at The Citadel.
3.	 Passed EDUC 101.
Admission to the Student Teaching Internship (EDUC 499)
Teacher candidates must make a formal application for
admission to the student teaching internship to both The
Citadel and the South Carolina State Department of Education
no later than May 1st of the previous academic year for
admission to the spring student teaching internship or by
January 15 for fall student teaching internships. The State of
South Carolina will provide a status update as “cleared” or “not
cleared” to the ZFSOE based on background checks and other
information they receive to determine candidate suitability.
If a concern arises in regards to suitability through the State,
the teacher candidate must follow up directly with the South
Carolina Department of Education. The Citadel application
packet will be reviewed by the Director of Field Experiences
and Internships as well as the Teacher Education faculty.

108 The Citadel Graduate College

Acceptable disposition evaluations;
1.	 Completed all professional education courses and content
coursework with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75
2.	 Completed successfully all previous field experiences
3.	 Have on file at The Citadel official records of the
appropriate PRAXIS I, PRAXIS II test score(s) and the
appropriate PRAXIS II - Principles of Learning and
Teaching (PLT)* test score
4.	 Have on file at The Citadel South Carolina State
Department of Education clearance through the FBI and
SLED
*Note: It is strongly recommended that students take the PLT
as soon as they have completed EDUC 101, EDUC 202 and
EDUC 312.
Graduation Requirements
To meet graduation requirements, the Teacher Candidate must
complete all requirements for their teaching field with a GPA
of at least 2.750. In addition, the candidate must have passing
scores on the appropriate PRAXIS I, PRAXIS II and Principles
of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exams on file at The Citadel.
A grade of “C” or better in EDUC 499 is necessary to qualify
for recommendation for South Carolina teacher licensure
(certification).

�Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering
http://q1.citadel.edu/root/
eveningundergraduatestudies-2-2-programs/civilengineering
Dr. Kevin C. Bower, Department Head
843-953-5083
kevin.bower@citadel.edu
Department’s Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering (CEE) is to provide a nationally recognized studentcentered learning environment for the development of principled
leaders in the civil and environmental engineering community
through a broad-based, rigorous curriculum, emphasizing
theoretical and practical engineering concepts, strong professional
values, and a disciplined work ethic.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
recognizes the civil engineer as a people-serving professional
who manages resources as well as technology. The civil engineer
plans, designs, constructs, and maintains facilities essential to
modern life in both the public and private sectors. Accordingly,
the department strives to develop the skills of its engineering
students in the management of resources–time, materials, money,
and people. Consistent with the high aims of the civil engineering
profession, the department seeks to ensure its academic program
is underpinned by a broad base of ethical knowledge and behavior
as well as modern leading-edge technology. The department
accomplishes its mission by connecting students, faculty, and
staff in a unique academic environment, achieving the intended
development of the student through the enriched personal,
professional, and educational growth of each individual.

Admission Requirements
1.	 Completion of the designated courses with an approved
	
the Technical College or equivalent with a grade of C or
	higher.
2.	 Completion of the evening undergraduate application.
3.	 Submission of all official transcripts from regionally
	
accredited colleges or universities attended. Courses with
a grade of C or higher will be considered for transfer to The
	
Citadel. All transcripts must be recieved in order for the
	
application to be complete and reviewed.

Program Educational Objectives:
The Civil and Environmental Engineering program educational
objectives are designated in the following three areas:
Design:
Graduating students who are successful in engineering based on a
course of study focused on design, including a solid theoretical
and practical foundation that leads to successful employment in
the private and public sectors.
Sustainable Success:
Graduating students who have sustainable career success and
participate in leadership roles through demonstration of lifelong
learning, effective communication, contributions on
multidisciplinary teams, and broad based prospective of
engineering and societal needs.
Broad Based Education:
Graduating students who have a broad educational background
that leads to good citizenship through leadership, management,
decision making and problem solving abilities.

Departmental Core Values
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has
adopted the following core values:
Students are our Focus: We believe the education, development,
empowerment, and welfare of our students are the primary focus
of our efforts.
Civil Engineers as Principled Leaders: We believe the engineering
profession requires the highest professional and ethical standards,
which we seek to model, teach and prepare our students to
embrace.
Collaborative Teaching and Learning Environment: We believe
a collaborative collegial environment among our faculty, staff
and students is critical in sustaining advancement in educational
excellence.
Growth through Assessment: We believe data-driven inquiry
and improvement will lead us to sustained advancement in
educational excellence.

Program Requirements
Two-Plus-Two Evening Mode
The Citadel through the CGC offers an undergraduate Bachelor
of Science degree in Civil Engineering. This program is offered
in cooperation with South Carolina technical schools where the
student completes the first two years of study. Students may also
attend a regionally accredited college or university. The junior and
senior years of study are completed at The Citadel by attending
evening classes.

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�EGR-296 Engineering Surveying Lab II		

Student Outcomes
At the time of graduation from the civil engineering program
a student should have achieved an acceptable level of skills and
knowledge in the following areas:
•	

Mathematics

•	

Communication

•	
•	
•	

Natural Sciences
Mechanics
Experiments

•	

Public Policy/Public
Administration
-Business

•	

Problem Solving

•	

Leadership

•	
•	

Design in four Areas*
Contemporary Issues

•	

Multi-disciplinary Team
Work

•	

Project Management

•	

Lifelong Learning

•	

Breadth in Civil Engineering in four Areas*

•	

Professional &amp; Ethical
Responsibility

*Environmental, Geotechnical, Structural, Transportation,

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department’s fouryear program begins with courses which provide a foundation
of knowledge and skill in the basic arts and sciences. Limited
specialization in engineering starts during the sophomore year.
In the junior and senior years, the time is devoted essentially
to basic professional subjects. Throughout the four years, the
program emphasizes the development of habits of orderly study,
investigation, sound reasoning, problem-solving, and design,
rather than the mere acquisition of factual information. It is
stressed that an engineer is a professional, thoroughly grounded in
engineering science and technology, but also aware of the social,
economic, ethical, and ecological implications of professional
activities. The civil engineering curriculum is accredited by
ABET, www.ABET.org. Each year the curriculum is augmented
by off-campus educators and engineers who lecture and
moderate seminars in engineering specialties. Students’ sources
of knowledge are broadened by participation in these seminars
and the student chapters of the American Society of Civil
Engineers, Tau Beta Pi (honorary engineering society), the Society
of American Military Engineers, and the Society of Women
Engineers (SWE).

Civil &amp; Enviromental Engineering Major
Hours Required for Graduation: 133
Courses Taken at Trident Technical College (or equivalent):

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Humanities/Social Sciences (21 credit hours)
ENG-101 English Composition I			
ENG-102 English Composition II			
ENG-205 English Literature I			
ENG-206 English Literature II			
HIS-101 Western Civilization to 1689			
HIS-102 Western Civilization Post 1689		
PSY-201 General Psychology			

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Math/Science (35 credit hours)
CHM-110 College Chemistry I			
4
CHM-111 College Chemistry II			
4
EGR-275 Introduction to Engineering/		
	Computer Graphics			4
MAT-140 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I		
4
MAT-141 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II		
4
MAT-240 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III		
4
MAT-242 Differential Equations			
4
PHY-221 University Physics				4
PHY-222 University Physics II			
4
Total Credit Hours at TTC (or equivalent): 72

Program of Study

Civil Engineering (16 credit hours)
EGR-260 Engineering Statics			
EGR-270 Introduction to Engineering		
EGR-282 Introduction to Civil Engineering		
EGR-285 Engineering Surveying I			
EGR-286 Engineering Surveying II			
EGR-295 Engineering Surveying Lab I		

1

3
3
2
3
3
1

Courses Taken at The Citadel:
Third Year (36 credit hours)
CIVL-301 Dynamics				3
CIVL-302 Highway Engineering			
3
CIVL-304 Mechanics of Materials			
3
CIVL-305 Transportation Engineering		
3
CIVL-307 Materials Laboratory			
1
CIVL-309 Structural Analysis			
4
CIVIL-314 Engineering Economy			
2
CIVIL-317 Professional Sustainability			
1
CIVL-320 Fluid Mechanics				3
CIVL-321 Hydrology and Hydraulics			
3
CIVL-322 Introduction to Environmental Engineering	 3
CIVL-327 Asphalt and Concrete Laboratory		
1
CIVL-330 Measurements, Analysis and Modeling for
	CEE Systems				3
ELEC-308 Elements of Electrical Engineering		
3
Fourth Year (27 credit hours)
CIVL-402 Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory	
1
CIVL-404 Reinforced Concrete Design		
3
CIVL-406 Steel Design				3
CIVL-408 Water and Wastewater Systems		
3
CIVL-409 Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering	 3
CIVL-410 Geotechnical Engineering II		
3
CIVL-418 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory		
1
CIVL-419 Environmental Engineering Laboratory	
1
CIVL-42X Civil Engineering Elective			
3
Technical Elective*				3
Humanities/Social Science Elective**			
3
*To be selected from an approved list of courses in the humanities
or social sciences

�**Elective to be an approved Engineering or Science course
Total Credit Hours at The Citadel: 63
Civil and Enviromental Engineering Design Electives
Each Civil and Enviromental Engineering major must complete
one of the following design courses in the spring of the senior
year:
CIVIL-422 	
Comprehensive Project Design in 			
		Environmental Engineering
CIVIL-423 	
Comprehensive Project Design in Structural 		
		Engineering
CIVIL-424 	
Comprehensive Project Design in Geotechnical 	
		Engineering
CIVIL-425 	
Comprehensive Project Design in Civil 		
		Engineering
CIVIL-450 	
Civil and Enviromental Engineering Intership
CIVIL-453 	
Special Topics in Civil Engineering
LeTellier Hall was designed for the needs of civil and
environmental engineering education and contains, in addition
to laboratories, six multimedia classrooms and one multimedia
assembly room that contains additional audio-visual aids. There
are three computer facilities located in LeTellier Hall. To help
ensure the best use of these facilities, priority access goes to
students using software or capabilities specific to the LeTellier
sites.
The Main Computer Lab – LeTellier 203
LeTellier 203 is the primary teaching and student-use computer
facility in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department.
The twenty-four student stations and one projection-capable
instructor station and laser printer located in this lab are
connected to the campus wide network, and provide direct
Internet access via Ethernet. The software in the labs is Windows
based. All machines in the lab have graphics-capable www
browsers. The department’s standard general purpose software
includes: Microsoft Office, Mathcad, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS.
In addition, there are a number of course specific software
packages. Faculty also post: classroom presentations, handouts,
programming examples, class notes, and solutions to tests, and
homework on CitLearn (Blackboard). These postings are in a
mixture of formats including PDF files, Mathcad documents,
spreadsheet files, executable programs, and multimedia
presentation files that students may review as needed before and
after class.
The Special Applications Lab – LeTellier 206
LeTellier 206 is the home of the Civil and Environmental
Engineering Department Special Applications Lab. The fifteen
student computers serve primarily as AutoCAD, GIS (ArcView)
and structural design workstations. Other uses involve
construction management, Global Positioning System (GPS) data
analysis/adjustment, and traffic engineering studies. Occasionally,
small sections of courses may be scheduled in the lab utilizing
the instructors-only workstation and projection system. This
laboratory is equipped with a network A-B size laser printer and

E-size plotter.
The Graphics Lab – LeTellier 308
LeTellier 308 is the home of the Civil and Environmental
Engineering Department Graphics Instruction Lab. The
instructor’s station is equipped with a projection system for
both the computer and document camera. The twenty student
computers serve primarily as AutoCAD and ArcGIS workstations.
This laboratory is equipped with a networked A/B size laser
printer.			
Materials Testing Laboratory: Major items of equipment include a
250,000 pound and an additional 300,000 pound concrete cylinder
testing machine; a 60,000-pound hydraulic universal testing
machine; a 10,000-inch-pound torsion machine; and equipment
for making tension, compression, shearing, and most other
accepted and significant tests on metals, concrete, wood, and other
structural materials.
Construction Materials Laboratory: Bituminous Materials Testing.
This laboratory contains equipment for making the significant
quality control and identification tests on asphalt cements, cutback
asphalts, and asphalt emulsions. Equipment for the design,
mixing, compaction by both hammer and gyratory means, and
testing of asphalt concrete paving mixtures by the Marshall and
other methods is included.
Concrete Materials Testing: A curing room, mixing equipment,
air entraining measuring apparatus, scales, and other minor
equipment are provided in this laboratory. Testing is accomplished
using the Materials Laboratory testing equipment.
Geotechnical Laboratories: The soils laboratory is equipped with
consolidmeters, triaxial and direct shear machines, unconfined
compression machines, permeameters, Atterberg limit equipment,
Proctor and modified AASHTO compaction apparatus, standard
sieves, soil hydrometers, C.B.R. apparatus, and other equipment
needed for tests and experiments with soils.
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory: Equipment is provided for a wide
variety of experiments and tests involving the flow of water over
weirs or through pipes, meters, orifices, or a Parshall flume.
Other major items of equipment include a head loss and flow
measurement fluid circuit apparatus, a Reynolds number device,
two (2) hydraulic demonstration units permitting experiments
involving many phenomena of open channel flow, and a
centrifugal pump equipped to measure input and output of
energy.
In addition, a parallel-series pumping unit is available for students
to study parallel-series pumping under a variety of system
conditions.
Environmental Engineering Laboratory: Equipment is provided
for water analysis determination (primarily according to “Standard
Methods”) pH, alkalinity, turbidity, conductivity, D.O., and color.
Bacteriological examinations may also be made for wastewater
analysis, biochemical oxygen demand, solids content, and coliform
testing. The equipment includes incubators, a muffle furnace, pH
meters, dissolved oxygen probes, electrophotometic devices, a constant

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�temperature refrigerator, spectrophotometer, a drying oven, a type I
water generator, a fume hood, a microscope, and essential minor tools
and equipment.
Other engineering equipment: Adequate equipment is available
for the courses in engineering graphics, surveying, geospatial
representation, as well as for the junior and senior courses. This
equipment includes levels, theodolites, level rods, tapes, six total
stations, data collectors, and nine Geographic Positioning System
(GPS) receivers.
Fundamentals in Engineering Examination: Each graduating
student is required to sit the Fundamentals in Engineering (FE)
Examination and provide documentation to the department head.
Degree: The degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.S.
in C.E.) is awarded to those who successfully complete the program
of studies outlined in the course offerings section of this catalog.
Two humanities or social science electives, one technical elective,
and one civil engineering design elective are required. These are
selected from a list of approved electives maintained by the Civil
and Environmental Engineering Department. In completing the
two humanities or social science electives, the student will take
one from the core curriculum. The other shall be a departmentally
approved course. The civil and environmental engineering
capstone design courses allow the students at the senior level to
integrate principles and practices of earlier courses into the design
of the engineering system.

112 The Citadel Graduate College

�Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering
Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
http://www.citadel.edu/root/
eveningundergraduatestudies-2-2-programs/
electrical-engineering
Dr. Robert Barsanti
843-953-7593
robert.barsanti@citadel.edu
General Information
In 1941 the Board of Visitors authorized the establishment of a
Department of Electrical Engineering at The Citadel. Because
World War II intervened, the first electrical engineering degrees
were awarded to the class of 1948. The electrical engineering
program is offered in two modes—day mode and the two-plustwo evening mode. The day mode is open only to members of
the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and enlisted active duty
students assigned to one of The Citadel’s ROTC Departments. The
two-plus-two evening mode is open to transfer students and does
not require ROTC or Health and Physical Education. Otherwise
curricula, faculty, textbooks, laboratory equipment, course
content, classrooms, and laboratories are the same for both modes.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is located
in Grimsley Hall, a first-tier engineering education facility that
provides a great learning environment. Modern, fully equipped
laboratories, classrooms, and faculty offices are logically arranged
on the third floor. The related Departments of Mathematics
and Computer Science, Physics, and Civil and Environmental
Engineering are housed adjacent to the department, creating a
“micro-campus” of science and technology.
The electrical engineering program is accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), 111
Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4102 – Telephone:
(410) 347-7700.

Mission
The mission of the Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering is: To prepare the individual for professional work
or for graduate study in the fields of electrical and computer
engineering and to provide as many of the elements of a broad
education as can be included in a program of professional
study leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering.
In addressing its mission, the department strives, through small
classes, and hands-on experience in laboratories closely monitored
by full-time faculty, to provide an environment highly conducive
both to learning and to the development of close student-faculty
relationships.

The electrical engineering curriculum places emphasis on a broad
liberal education base, a strong background in mathematics and
basic sciences, and a logical sequence of electrical and computer
engineering courses that provide the breadth and depth necessary
for continuous professional growth in today’s technological
society. By the end of the junior year, the electrical engineering
student normally selects an area of professional emphasis such as
computer engineering, control systems, communication systems,
electronics, or power systems. Integral to the program is the
design component that develops the student’s ability to address
practical engineering problems. Engineering design problems
and concepts are included throughout the curriculum and the
experience is capped by a mandatory two-semester senior design
course in which the students undertake significant design projects.
Convinced of the great value of practical experience, the
department encourages its majors to obtain gainful employment
in electrical engineering or a related field for at least one summer,
preferably between the junior and senior years.

Admission Requirements
1.	
	
2.	
2.	
	
	
	
	
	

Completion of the designated courses with an approved
Technical College or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
Completion of the evening undergraduate application.
Submission of all official transcripts from regionally
accredited colleges or universities attended. Courses with a
grade of C or higher will be considered for transfer to The
Citadel. All transcripts must be recieved for the application to
be complete and reviewed.

Program Requirements
Two-Plus-Two Evening Mode
The Citadel through The Citadel Graduate College offers
an undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical
Engineering (BSEE). This program is offered in cooperation
with South Carolina technical colleges where the student
completes the first two years of study. Students may also attend
a regionally accredited college or university. The junior and
senior years of study are completed at The Citadel by attending
evening classes. The program is designed and offered to enable
the full-time student to complete the upper two years of the
program and receive a BSEE within two academic years and two
summers. Students are required to be advised for each semester of
enrollment at The Citadel.

Program Objectives
The Citadel Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
program prepares graduates to:
1.	 Succeed in the practice of electrical engineering, by ethically
and judiciously applying knowledge of science, mathematics
and engineering methods to solve problems facing a technologically complex society.
2.	 Apply and operate current hardware and software tools,
equipment and development environments to conduct and/or
lead engineering analysis, design and research.
3.	 Value and pursue lifelong learning, not only to keep current
in electrical and computer engineering fields, but also to sus-

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�tain awareness of engineering-related issues facing contemporary society.
4.	 Pursue graduate education and/or professional registration as
desired or required.
5.	 Be principled leaders with strong communications and team
building skills.

Student Outcomes
The Citadel’s Electrical Engineering program includes assessment
to demonstrate that students obtain:
1.	 an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and
engineering.
2.	 an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to
analyze and interpret data.
3.	 an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet
desired needs.
4.	 an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
5.	 an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
6.	 an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
7.	 an ability to communicate effectively.
8.	 the broad education necessary to understand the impact of
engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
9.	 a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.
10.	 a knowledge of contemporary issues.
11.	 an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Electrical Engineering Program
The initial year of study includes engineering fundamental courses
designed to develop the basic skills and good teaming habits
through case studies requiring the communication of creative
ideas. The second semester freshman curriculum includes 3 credit
hours of computer applications for electrical engineers. Electrical
engineering topics studied in the sophomore year include 6 credit
hours of electrical circuit analysis, and 1 credit hour of electrical
circuits laboratory. Theory is combined with application,
demonstration, and experimental verification. In addition, the
first two years include 19 credit hours of mathematics, 8 credit
hours of chemistry or biology, 8 credit hours of physics, 18 credit
hours of English and history and 3 credit hours of social science
to provide the foundation necessary for an engineering education.
Specific course requirements, using Trident Technical College
course numbers, are outlined later under Required Program for
2+2.
The junior year requires a total 17 credit hours of electrical
engineering course work. Breadth of coverage is provided by
courses in signals and systems analysis, electronics, systems
(automatic controls), digital systems, electromagnetics, and
electromechanical energy conversion. Many of these courses
include engineering design problems drawn from the experience of
the faculty. First semester juniors complete their sixth mathematics
course, MATH-335 (Applied Mathematics II), providing coverage
of mathematical topics required in upper division electrical
engineering courses. The junior year includes a single elective
course that must be technical in nature but outside the mainstream
of electrical engineering.

114 The Citadel Graduate College

The senior year provides depth in electrical and computer
engineering by requiring five out of a specified set of 400-level
electrical engineering elective courses and at least one approved
Computer Science elective. The elective courses are ELEC-401
(Electronics II), ELEC-403, (Electric Power Systems), ELEC405 (Electrical Measurements) and ELEC-415 (Electrical
Measurements Laboratory), ELEC-407 (Systems II), ELEC-413
(Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering) ELEC-414 (System
Simulation), ELEC-416 (Communications Engineering), ELEC418 (Advanced Digital Systems), ELEC-419 (Computer Network
Architecture), ELEC-423 (Digital Signal Processing), ELEC424 (Solid-State Devices), ELEC-425, (Interference Control in
Electronics), ELEC-426 (Antennas and Propagation), Energy
Systems Engineering (ELEC-427), Computer Architecture (ELEC428) and CSCI-420 (Software Engineering). These electives
provide the student the opportunity to pursue an area of interest.
While narrow specialization is neither possible nor desirable at
the undergraduate level, these three-credit electives provide depth
in both design and theory in their specialized areas. Below are
several examples of possible areas of concentration available to the
student.
Computer Engineering		
	
CSCI-223 Data Structures (prereqs: MAT-206, CSCI
	201/201)
	
CSCI-420 Software Engineering
	
ELEC-418 Advanced Digital Systems
	
ELEC-419 Computer Network Architecture
	
ELEC-423 Digital Signal Processing
	
ELEC-416 Communications Engineering
	
ELEC-428 Computer Architecture
Power Engineering
	
CIVL-310 Statics and Mechanics of Materials For Non-		
	
Civil Engineers
	
ELEC-307 Nuclear Engineering
	
ELEC-403 Electric Power Systems
	
ELEC-407 Systems II
	
ELEC-405 Electrical Measurements
	
ELEC-415 Electrical Measurements Laboratory
	
ELEC-426 Antennas and Propagation
	
ELEC-427 Energy Systems Engineering
Communications
	
PHYS-308 Optics
	
ELEC-401 Electronics II
	
ELEC-416 Communication Engineering
	
ELEC-419 Computer Network Architecture
	
ELEC-423 Digital Signal Processing
	
ELEC-426 Antennas and Propagation
Electronics
	
PHYS-410 Thermodynamics
	
ELEC-401 Electronics II
	
ELEC-418 Advance Digital Systems
	
ELEC-423 Digital Signal Processing
	
ELEC-424 Solid State Devices
	
ELEC-405 Electrical Measurements
	
ELEC-415 Electrical Measurements Laboratory

Electrical Engineering Design Experiences
Engineering design is distributed throughout the electrical

�engineering curriculum. Introduction to the design process
and the initial design experience occur in the freshman courses.
The engineering profession and the ethical responsibilities of
professional engineers are discussed. Design problems are posed
that require little or no in-depth engineering knowledge. For
example, a first design problem might ask the student to design
a dormitory room workplace. Functionality, aesthetics, and cost
of implementation are a few of the issues to be considered. Case
studies are assigned that provide an opportunity for the students
to work in teams. The emphasis is on the synthesis of a product
that meets broad requirements. The students are introduced to
the concept of design in which there is no single right answer and
where there are relatively few limits placed on the creative process.
Techniques of analysis, synthesis, iteration, and approximations
are studied in the sophomore and junior electrical engineering
courses. Specialized design exercises are used to illustrate the use
of these techniques in the areas of circuits, systems, electronics,
electric machines, and digital circuits and systems.
The senior year provides the opportunity for the student to begin
to focus on design techniques in a particular area of interest
through the choice of at least five senior electrical engineering
elective courses. Examples range from the use of a load flow
program to determine operational conditions of a small power
system in a contingency situation (ELEC-403), to the design of a
state estimator (ELEC-407), to the design and implementation of
digital filters (ELEC-423).
The design experience culminates in the required senior design
courses, ELEC-421 and ELEC-422. This two-semester design
sequence provides students the opportunity to work on a project
of interest and provides the faculty the opportunity to guide
students in their first major design experiences and emphasize
once more the various constraints that may come into play in
a design. The students are taught several different structured
design approaches. Project definition and documentation are
stressed. Design teams of three to four students are formed at the
beginning of the first semester. Students are instructed on various
practical aspects of design, such as layout considerations, safety,
functionality, and documentation of design.
The student design teams select and propose a major design
project to be completed by the end of second semester. They
must enlist a faculty project advisor to guide their project. At the
end of the first semester the design teams present their design
proposals (written and oral) that include their preliminary design
(block diagram level), a schedule for the following semester, and
a cost estimate. In the second semester, the teams do the detailed
design, and build, test, refine, demonstrate, and document their
design projects. In addition to the technical aspects, project
management and presentation techniques are taught and applied.
A detailed project specification is developed and placed under
tight change control. Financial and scheduling aspects of the
project are tracked. A final presentation in both written and oral
form is required at the end of the semester, along with a working
demonstration.

Electrical Engineering Major:
Electrical Engineering Path at a South Carolina Technical
College (or equivalent):
Electrical Engineering Courses (18 credit hours)
ECE-201 Electrical and Computer Engineering Seminar	 1
ECE-205 Electrical and Computer Lab I		
3
ECE-221 Introduction to Electrical Engineering I	
3
ECE-222 Introduction to Electrical Engineering II	
3
EGR-270 Introduction to Engineering		
3
EGR-273 Problem Solving for Engineers		
2
EGR-275 Introduction to Engineering/
	Computer Graphics			3
Humanities/Social Sciences (21 credit hours)
ENG-101 English Composition I			
ENG-102 English Composition II			
ENG-205 English Literature I			
ENG-206 English Literature II			
HIS-101 Western Civilization to 1689			
HIS-102 Western Civilization Post 1689		
PSY-201 General Psychology			

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Math/Science (32 credit hours)
CHM-110 College Chemistry I			
CHM-111 College Chemistry II			
MAT-140 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I		
MAT-141 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II		
MAT-240 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III		
MAT-242 Differential Equations			
PHY-221 University Physics I			
PHY-222 University Physics II			

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

Total Credit Hours at TTC (or equivalent): 71

Courses Taken At The Citadel
Electrical Engineering Courses (32 credit hours)
ELEC-302 Electrical Machinery Laboratory		
1
ELEC-306 Electronics I				6
ELEC-309 Signals and Systems I			
3
ELEC-311 Digital Logic and Circuits			
3
ELEC-312 Systems I				3
ELEC-313 Electronics Laboratory			
1
ELEC-316 Electromechanical Energy Conversion	
3
ELEC-318 Electromagnetic Fields			
3
ELEC-330 Digital Systems Engineering		
3
ELEC-412 Applied Probability and Statistics for
	Engineers				3
ELEC-421 Design I				3
ELEC-422 Design I				3
Electrical Engineering Electives (15 credit hours)- Choose five
courses from the following list:
ELEC-307 Nuclear Engineering			
3
ELEC-401 Electronics II				3
ELEC-403 Electric Power Systems			
3
ELEC-405 Electrical Measurements			
2

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�ELEC-415 Electrical Measurements Laboratory 	
1
ELEC-407 Systems II				3
ELEC-413 Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering	 3
ELEC-414 System Simulation			
3
ELEC-416 Communications Engineering 		
3
ELEC-418 Advanced Digital Systems			
3
ELEC-419 Computer Network Architecture		
3
ELEC-423 Digital Signal Processing			
3
ELEC-424 Solid-State Devices			
3
ELEC-425 Interference Control in Electronics		
3
ELEC-426 Antennas and Propagation			
3
ELEC-427 Energy Systems Engineering		
3
ELEC-428 Computer Architecture			
3
CSCI-420 Software Engineering 			
3
Note: ELEC 405 and ELEC 415 must be taken together.
Technical Elective (3 credit hours) - Choose one course from the
following list:
PHYS-308 Optics					3
PHYS-410 Thermodynamics			3
CIVL-310 Statics and Mechanics of Materials for
	
Non-Civil Engineers 			
3
CSCI-223 Data Structures 				
3
CIVL-411 Engineering Management			
3
MATH-381 Deterministic Methods of Operational
	
Research 				
3
MATH-470 Mathematical Models and Applications 	
3
Math/Civil Engineering Courses (5 credit hours)
MATH-335 Applied Mathematics II			
CIVL-314 Engineering Administration		

3
2

Humanities Elective (3 credit hours) - To be selected from an
approved list of courses in the humanities or social sciences.**
Total Credit Hours at The Citadel: 58
Credit hours required for graduation: 128 for evening students
**Advanced humanities or social science courses.
Note: Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering (ELEC-413)
is offered only occasionally. The Engineering science and
engineering design credits are a function of the topics studied.

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�Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering
Department of Engineering Leadership &amp;
Program Management
http://q1.citadel.edu/root/
eveningundergraduatestudies-2-2-programs/
mechanical-engineering
Dr. Charles O. Skipper, Department Head,
843-953-9811, skipperc1@citadel.edu
Dr. Robert Rabb, ME Program Director,
843-953-0520, rrabb@citadel.edu
Mission
To broadly educate and prepare graduates to become principled
mechanical engineering leaders in the global community by
instilling the core values of The Citadel, the School of Engineering
and the Mechanical Engineering program in a challenging
intellectual environment that includes a broad-based, rigorous
curriculum, emphasizing theoretical and practical engineering
concepts, strong professional values, and a disciplined work ethic.

Admission Requirements
1.	
	
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Completion of the designated courses with an approved 		
Technical College or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
Completion of the evening undergraduate application.
Submission of all official transcripts from regionally
accredited colleges or universities attended. Courses with a
grade of C or higher will be considered for transfer to The
Citadel. All transcripts must be recieved in order for the
application to be complete and reviewed.

Program Educational Objectives
The Mechanical Engineering Program educational objectives
prepare graduates to:
•	 Succeed in the practice of mechanical engineering, by ethically and judiciously applying knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering methods to solve problems facing a
technologically complex society.
•	 Apply and operate current engineering and analysis tools
and equipment to conduct and/or lead engineering analysis,
design and research.
•	 Value and pursue lifelong learning , not only to keep current in the mechanical engineering field, but also to sustain
awareness of engineering-related issues facing contemporary
society through formal and informal opportunities.
•	 Pursue graduate education and/or professional registration as
desired or required.
•	 Be principled leaders with strong communications and
team-building skills to lead people, manage resources, solve

complex problems, communicate information, and influence
decisions

Program Core Values
The Mechanical Engineering Program has adopted the following
core values:
Students are our Focus: We believe the education, development,
empowerment, and welfare of our students are the primary focus
of our efforts.
Engineers as Principled Leaders: We believe the engineering
profession requires the highest professional and ethical standars,
which we seek to model, teach and prepare our students to embrace.
Collaborative Teaching and Learning Environment: We believe
in a collaborative collegial enviroment amoung our faculty, staff
and students is critical in sustaining advancement in educational
excellence.
Growth through Assessment: We believe data-driven inquiry and
improvement will lead us to sustained advancement in educational excellence.

Program Requirements
Two-Plus-Two Evening Mode
The Citadel through The Citadel Graduate College offers an
undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical
Engineering (BSME). This program is offered in cooperation with
South Carolina technical colleges where the student completes
the first two years of study. Students may also attend a regionally
accredited college or university. The junior and senior years of
study are completed at The Citadel by attending evening classes.

Program Outcomes
Students who qualify for graduation with a mechanical engineering major will demonstrate an ability to:
•	 Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.
•	 Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data.
•	 Design a system, component, or process to meet desired
needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health &amp; safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
•	 Function on multidisciplinary teams.
•	 Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
•	 Comprehend professional and ethical responsibility.
•	 Communicate effectively.
•	 Comprehend the impact of engineering solutions in a global,
economic, environmental, and societal context through a
broad education.
•	 Recognize the need for and engage in life-long learning.
•	 Apply knowledge of contemporary issues within solutions.
•	 Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools

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�necessary for engineering practice.

Total Credit Hours at TTC (or equivalent): 72

Program of Study

Courses Taken at The Citadel

The Mechanical Engineering program will incorporate a number
of courses within the existing ABET accredited civil and electrical
engineering programs. As shown in the program of study, there
will be five main focus areas to meet the needs of the local industry in South Carolina.
1.	 Manufacturing Engineering - Students acquire knowledge in different manufacturing practices to optimize the
processes and systems in a production environment.
2.	 Composites - Students study composite materials, the
principles behind their design, their physical properties,
fabrication methods, and aplication to real-world engineering solutions.
3.	 Power and Energy - Students learn about energy resources, alternative energy, energy storage, conversion
between forms of energy, and energy performance limitations as they apply to satisfying the needs of mankind.
4.	 Aeronautical Systems - Students study the science and
design of fixed wing light systems, aircraft performance
and structures.
5.	 Mechatronics - Students apply skills from mechanical engineering and electrical engineering to enable
real-world control of robots, unmanned aerial vehicels,
and other autonomous systems.

Courses Taken at Trident Technical College (or equivalent)
Mechanical Engineering (19 credit hours)
ECE-201 Electrical and Computer Engineering Seminar	 1
ECE-205 Electrical and Computer Engineering Lab	
3
ECE-221 Intro. to Electrical Engineering I		
3
ECE-222 Intro. to Electrical Engineering II		
3
EGR-260 Engineering Statics			
3
EGR-270 Intro. to Engineering			
3
EGR-275 Intro. to Engineering/Computer Graphics	
3
EGR-262 Engineering Dynamics^ 			
3
Humanities/Social Science Courses (21 credit hours)
ENG-101 English Composition I			
ENG-102 English Composition II			
ENG-205 English Literature I			
ENG-206 English Literature II			
HIS-101 Western Civilization to 1689			
HIS-102 Western Civilization Post 1689		
PSY-201 General Psychology			
Math/Science Requirements (32 credit hours)
CHM-110 College Chemistry I			
CHM-111 College Chemistry II			
MAT-140 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I		
MAT-141 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II		
MAT-240 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III		
MAT-242 Differential Equations			
PHY-221 University Physics I			
PHY-222 University Physics II			
^Students can elect to take this course at TTC or in the
summer at The Citadel.

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3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

Third Year (37 credit hours)
CIVL-301 Dynamics ^ 				
CIVL-304 Mechanics of Materials 			
CIVL-307 Materials Laboratory 			
MATH-335 Applied Mathematics II 			
MECH-304 Engineering Materials w/lab 		
MECH-310 Thermo-Fluid Systems I w/lab 		
MECH-311 Thermo-Fluid Systems II w/lab 		
MECH-325 Computer Applications w/lab 		
MECH-330 Measurements &amp; Instr. w/lab 		
MECH-340 Manufacturing Processes w/lab 		
MECH-345 Machine Design 			
MECH-350 Modeling/Analysis &amp; Dyn.Sys w/lab 	
Technical Elective * 				

3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Fourth Year (26 credit hours)
MECH-415 Heat Transfer 				
MECH-450 Mechatronics w/lab 			
MECH-460 Mechanical Engineering Sys Design 	
MECH-481 Senior Design I 				
MECH-482 Senior Design II 			
MECH ME Option I ** 				
MECH ME Option II ** 				
MECH Mechanical Elective ** 			
Adv. Humanities/Social Science Course *** 		

3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3

*To be selected from an approved list of courses in
engineering or science.
** To be selected from an approved list of courses in
Mechanical Engineering.
*** To be selected from an approved list of courses in
humanities or social sciences.
Total Credit Hours at The Citadel: 63

Hours Required for Graduation: 135
All scheduled freshman and sophomore level engineering,
science, and mathematics courses must be completed before
a student will be permitted to enroll in senior level courses.
Students are required to be advised for each semester of
enrollment at The Citadel.
The Main Computer Lab – LeTellier 203
LeTellier 203 is the primary teaching and student-use computer
facility in the Mechanical Engineering Program. The twenty-four
student stations and one projection-capable instructor station
and laser printer located in this lab are connected to the campuswide network, CITnet, and provide direct Internet access via
Ethernet. The software in the labs is Windows based. All machines
in the lab have graphics-capable WWW browsers. The program’s
standard general purpose software includes: Microsoft Office,
Matlab, and SolidWorks.
Controls and Mechatronics Lab – Grimsley 330
Grimsley 330 is the primary teaching and student use facility
in the Mechatronics focus area of the Mechanical Engineering

�Program. The room contains twenty-four student workstations
or twelve team stations and one instructor station. The software
in the room is Windows based. Laboratory equipment consists
of standard function generators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and
Feedback instruments for laboratory use and applications.
Materials Testing Laboratory – LeTellier 101
Major items of equipment include a 250,000 pound and
another 300,000 pound concrete cylinder testing machine; two
each 60,000-pound hydraulic universal testing machines; a
10,000-inch-pound torsion machine; impact tester; grinder/
polisher; dual chamber furnace; and equipment for making
tension, compression, shearing, and most other accepted and
significant tests on composites, metals concrete, wood and other
structural materials. A transmission Polariscope and related
equipment are available to investigate in a wide variety of two
dimensional photo-elastic models.
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory – LeTellier 104
Equipment is provided for a wide variety of experiments and
tests involving the flow of water through pipe networks, meters,
and orifices. Other major items of equipment include a head
loss and flow measurement fluid circuit apparatus, a Reynolds
number device, two (2) hydraulic demonstration units permitting
experiments involv¬ing many phenomena of open channel flow,
and a centrifugal pump equipped to measure input and output
of energy. In addition, a parallel-series pumping unit is available
for students to study parallel-series pumping under a variety of
system conditions.
Other engineering equipment: Adequate equipment is available
for the courses in thermo-fluids, machine design, manufacturing,
as well as for the other junior and senior courses.
Fundamentals of Engineering Examination: Each graduating
student is required to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
Examination and provide documentation to program director.
Degree: The degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering (B.S. M.E.) is awarded to those who successfully
complete the program of studies outlined in the courses offerings
section of this catalog.
Two humanities or social science electives, one technical elective,
and two Mechanical Engineering Options are required. These
are selected from a list of approved electives maintained by
the Mechanical Engineering Program. In completing the two
humanities or social science electives, the student will take one
from the core curriculum. The other will be a program approved
course. The Mechanical Engineering Options allow the students
to specialize in a technical area of mechanical engineering
by completing a focus area at the senior level that integrates
principles and practices of earlier courses into the application of
the engineering system. Students who are on academic probation
will not be permitted to enroll in upper level courses offered by
the Mechanical Engineering program (i.e. junior and senior level
classes).

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�Course Descriptions
Descriptions of graduate courses and evening
undergraduate courses are listed in this section.
Consult the course schedules online to determine the
course offerings in a particular term.

Graduate Course Descriptions
Anthropology (ANTH)
ANTH-501—Physical and Cultural Adaptations		
Three Credit Hours
This course examines how humans have adapted to their unique
environments through cultural alterations and physical changes
to the body by looking at pre-1492 Native American peoples. The
development of human cultures are examined beginning with
the origins of the First Americans and tracing their migrations to
the various environments of North, Central, and South America
for a more in-depth look at the range of variability among living
peoples. The growth and development of human cultures are
examined from the movement of pre-1492 Native Americans as
bands and progressing through tribes to more advanced urban
societies.

ANTH-508—Special Topics in Anthropology

Selected topics that fit the needs of students as well as the specialized knowledge of the faculty. Topics could range from the main
subfields of biological, cultural, or linguistic anthropology.

Biology (BIOL)
BIOL-502—Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

Four Credit Hours
A study of the comparative anatomy of vertebrate animals.
Emphasis will be placed on the evolution of organ systems in
response to environmental pressures.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-505—Biometry
Three Credit Hours
This course will focus on methods and procedures for designing experiments, gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data.
Topics to be included are descriptive statistics, estimation,
measurements of confidence and reliability, tests of significance, measurements of relationship and correlation, and
non-parametric analyses. In addition to lecture format, students will get hands-on experience in data gathering, analyses
using computer statistical programs, statistical inference and
decision making.

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BIOL-506—Ecology

	

Four Credit Hours
An introduction to the study of biological interrelationships and
the effects of the environment on the structure and function of
animal and plant systems. Laboratory will emphasize methods
and materials of ecological investigations.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-508—Genetics	

Four Credit Hours
A study of inheritance, including Mendelian genetics, molecular
genetics, changes in chromosome structure and number,
cytogenetics, and population genetics.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-509—Marine Biology	

Four Credit Hours
Lectures cover major ecological factors and the fundamentals of
oceanography. Laboratory work stresses familiarity with species,
taxonomic methods, sampling procedures, experimental design,
use of equipment, and data handling.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-510—Vertebrate Natural History

Four Credit Hours
An introduction to the classification, ecology, evolution, and
distribution of the vertebrates. Laboratory with emphasis on
identification and field study techniques, especially with respect to
the vertebrates of South Carolina.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-512—Descriptive Histology	

Four Credit Hours
A detailed study of the chief types of animal tissues and a
description of the histology of organs. Laboratory work includes
microscopic study of cells, tissues, and organs of animals.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-514—The Vascular Flora of South Carolina	

Four Credit Hours
An introductory study of the native vascular flora of South
Carolina, emphasizing the identification and collection of native
plants. The student will have practice in use of taxonomic keys
and in preparation of specimens.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-518—Ornithology

	

Four Credit Hours
A study of the structure, function, and ecology of birds. Field
trips and bird specimens will give students a working knowledge
of birds common to South Carolina.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-519—Economic Botany

	

Three Credit Hours
A course in economic botany devoted to the consideration of
plants which are useful or harmful to humans, their origins and
history, botanical relationships, chemical constituents that make
them economically important, and their role in prehistoric and

�modern cultures and civilizations.
Lecture: three hours a week.

A study of marine invertebrates and their environment.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-526—Freshwater Biology	

BIOL-605—Laboratory Methods in Biology	

Four Credit Hours
The study of freshwater organisms and their environment.
Instruction will cover the biological diversity, ecological and
physiological adaptation, and the physical setting of freshwater
systems. Local systems of interest include large coastal rivers and
lakes, upper portions of estuaries, and old rice fields.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-532—Developmental Biology	

Four Credit Hours
A study of animal embryology and its molecular control,
including: processes of fertilization; the processes of cleavage,
gastrulation, and neurulation; the formation of tissues and organs
from the three primordial germ layers; the role of secondary
inducation and of hormones in development; the role of the
enviroment in development; and some of the techniques of
molecular biology that are used in the study of developmental
processes. The laboratory will include use of model systems to
investigate the principles discussed in lecture.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.
BIOL-540—Biotechnology for STEM Educators
Three Credit Hours
This course covers current techniques in biotechnology research
and applications and highlights the interdisciplinary nature of
the topic. Discussions cover techniques used in genomics, and
proteomics and the applications of these techniques. Current
techniques are explained and ethical considerations are discussed.
Emerging technologies in this field and their applications are
introduced.

Four Credit Hours
An experience in laboratory preparation, participation, evaluation,
and supply sources for a series of general biology laboratory
exercises for the secondary or middle school level.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-606—Field Methods in Biology	

Four Credit Hours
An examination of the methods used by field biologists
emphasizing experimental design, sampling techniques, and
data analysis. Classroom discussion will be supplemented by
practical field experience. Topics will include the measurement
of primary productivity, estimation of animal population size,
plant community composition and diversity, and the correlation of
environmental factors with species distribution. An effort will be
made to use procedures and field situations that are accessible to
local teachers.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

BIOL-607—Microbiology	

Four Credit Hours
General coverage of the anatomy, morphology, ecology, and
chemistry of microorganisms. The emphasis of the course will
be on bacteria, however, some time will be spent on the study of
fungi, viruses, richettsiae, and protozoans.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-609—Seminar in Environmental Studies	

Three Credit Hours
A review of evolutionary principles and general morphology of
the animal kingdom.
Lecture: three hours a week.

Three Credit Hours
A series of field trips, lectures, and other experiences designed
to develop an understanding of the environment as it affects
human well being now and in the future. This course is especially
designed for teachers and counselors, grades K-12, in all
disciplines. Classes will normally meet daily from 8:30 a.m. to
2:00 p.m. for a period of two weeks during a summer session.
Outside fieldwork is required.

BIOL-602—Morphological Survey of the Plant Kingdom	

BIOL-610—Special Topics in Biology

BIOL-601—Evolution of Animals	

Three Credit Hours
An advanced course in comparative morphology, life history, and
phylogeny of the vascular and nonvascular plants. The laboratory
will include work on structural and developmental relationships
as applied to morphological and anatomical interpretations of the
vascular and nonvascular plants.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: two hours a week.

BIOL-603—General Physiology	

Three Credit Hours
A study of the general principles of animal physiology. Emphasis
will be placed on cellular, tissue, and organ system function and
how these are integrated to allow the organism to respond and
succeed in its environment.
Lecture: three hours a week.

BIOL-604—Marine Invertebrates	
Four Credit Hours

Variable Credit Hours
This course is designed for the study of specialized topics in
modern biology. The subject for each course will be announced.
Lecture and laboratory hours per week dependent on topic.

BIOL-611—Graduate Research

Variable Credit Hours
Research problems in various areas of biology to introduce
the student to the planning and execution of research
experimentation, data analysis, and the presentation of research
findings.
By arrangement; prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

BIOL-612—Cell and Molecular Biology	

Three Credit Hours
An in-depth exploration of the cell surface, organelles, and
metabolism of different cell types. This course integrates cell
biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry.
Lecture: three hours a week.

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�BIOL-621—Aquatic Toxicology	

Four Credit Hours
An introduction to assessing the effects of toxic substances
on aquatic organisms and ecosystems. Topics include
general principles of toxicology, fate and transport models,
quantitative structure-activity relationships, single-species and
community-level toxicity measures, regulatory issues, and career
opportunities. Examples will be drawn from marine, freshwater,
and brackish-water systems.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

BIOL-624—Molecular Genetics and Recombinant DNA: Theory, Practice and Issues

Three Credit Hours	
The fundamental principles and applications of recombinant DNA
technology will be discussed and demonstrated. Emphasis will
be placed on sources and preparation of materials for classroom
activities. Societal issues involving recombinant DNA technology
will also be explored.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: two hours a week.

BIOL-625—Tropical Rainforest and Reef Ecology

Four Credit Hours
The objectives of this experiential course are to survey biodiversity
and provide understanding of ecological principles in tropical
habitats through physical involvement with the environment.
Two co-instructors will lead students on a 10-12 day excursion
in forest and reef habitats of the Neotropics, providing natural
history instruction and interpretation. Participants will have the
opportunity to immerse themselves in the subject by walking
forest paths, swimming forest streams, speluking caves, paddling
mangrove swamps, combing beaches, and snorkeling coral reefs.
A species list of plants and animals will be assembled for each
habitat and readings from the scientific literature, appropriate to
the region, will be assigned for analysis and discussion.

BIOL-631—Environmental Physiology

Three Credit Hours
This course will study the effects of such parameters as salinity,
oxygen, temperature and elevation or depth on animal physiology
and the adaptations made by animals to these environments.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: two hours a week.

Business Administration (BADM)
Prerequisite Courses:
BADM-601—Foundations of Accounting	

Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of
the basic tools and concepts used in financial accounting. It
emphasizes identifying and interpreting relevant accounting
information for decision-making by external users. The focus is on
the four financial statements: the income statement, the statement
of changes in equity, the balance sheet, and the statement of cash
flows.
Prerequisite: None.

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BADM-604—Foundations of Economics	

Three Credit Hours	
This course introduces students to microeconomics (the study of
individual economic units, including product markets, individual
consumers, and firms) and macroeconomics (the study of broad
economic aggregates such as gross domestic product).
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-605—Foundations of Finance	
Three Credit Hours
This introductory course in finance provides students with
the financial management tools necessary to analyze complex
business financial problems, and offer reasoned alternative
solutions. The course builds on principles presented in basic
financial and managerial accounting courses, and introduces the
student to new financial principles. This course may be completed
through a Citadel-approved exam. The exam must be completed
within the first semester the student is accepted into the MBA
program.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Accounting (BADM-601) or
equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-606—Foundations of Quantitative Methods and
Operations Management	

Three Credit Hours
This course provides students with an introduction to both
the fundamentals of operations management and the essential
concepts of probability and statistics. Topics include collection,
organization, description, and presentation of data; discrete and
continuous probability distributions; sampling distributions;
regression, model building, and correlation analysis; forecasting;
statistical process control; decision analysis; and waiting lines.
Emphasis is on understanding the processes involved in the
sourcing, production, and delivery of products and services,
along with related operational issues like customer satisfaction,
scheduling, project management, quality, inventory, reliability,
and capacity management. The spreadsheet computational tool
(Excel) is heavily used in this course.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-607—Foundations of Marketing

Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the world of business
marketing including the nature and fundamental concepts of
marketing, the assessment of consumer behavior, competitive analysis
and marketing decision-making focused on the marketing planning
process.This course may be completed via CLEP. The CLEP exam
must be completed within the first semester the student is accepted
into the MBA program.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-609—Foundations of Management and Organizations	
Three Credit Hours	
This course introduces students to the classical management
functions of planning, organizing, leading, and the exercise of
control. This course integrates classical and modern management
concepts with an array of real-world cases, including a survey of
the concepts and techniques involved in designing and managing
operations.	This course may be completed via CLEP. The CLEP exam

�must be completed within the first semester the student is accepted
into the MBA program.
Prerequisites: None.

MBA Courses:
BADM-713—Communications for Leadership	

Three Credit Hours
This course provides insight on the role of organizations as
communication systems in which effective writing and speaking
are crucial. Emphasis is on developing awareness of verbal and
written styles, interpersonal skills, and creating a repertoire of
writing and speaking strategies.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-716—Legal and Ethical Environment for Decision
Makers	

Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the framework of law and ethics within
which businesses operate and provides the student with a broad
understanding of common law (contract, tort, and property) as
well as a statutory, administrative, and Constitutional law.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-719—Information Technology Management	

Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the student to the vocabulary of
Management Information Systems (MIS) and explores how
organizations are using information technology for a competitive
advantage and redefining the way in which they interact with their
stakeholders.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-722—Leadership in Organizations	

Three Credit Hours
This course is a seminar that focuses on the understanding and
application of organizational theory and leadership principles.
In addition, the course will include components on developing
individual leadership skills and different theories of organizations.
The applications component of the course will include a variety
of approaches such as cases, films, guest speakers, individual self
assessments, role play, team building exercises, and a leadership
portfolio.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-728—Accounting for Executives	

Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with a knowledge of
the basic tools and concepts used in managerial accounting and to
provide an opportunity for students to employ their knowledge of
financial and managerial accounting through projects. The course
emphasizes identifying and interpreting relevant accounting
information for decision-making by internal and external users.
The focus is on the use of accounting information for decisionmaking, including behavioral and ethical aspects.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Accounting (BADM-601),
Foundations of Finance (BADM-605), or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.

BADM-731—Quantitative Methods for Operations
Management

Three Credit Hours
Students explore the role of operations management in building
the competitive strength of the firm and in pursuing the firm’s
goals of customer satisfaction, profit, service delivery, quality and
shareholder wealth. The course integrates classical and modern
operations management methodologies with both hypothetical
and real-world business cases. Students learn concepts and
quantitative algorithms involved in designing and managing
operations.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Quantitative Methods and
Operations Management (BADM-606) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.

BADM-734—Financial Problems	

Three Credit Hours
This course provides students with a venue for applying the
concepts and techniques from the Foundations of Finance
course to complex business problems. The course content will be
delivered primarily using the case method of analysis. Emphasis
will be on teamwork and group analysis of directed and nondirected business finance cases. Students will be responsible for
identifying relevant financial issues, offering alternative solutions,
and making, justifying and critiquing recommended courses of
action. A portion of the course will be devoted to analyzing cases
with a significant international component. The course may also
utilize simulation as part of the course content.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Finance (BADM-605) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.

BADM-737—Strategic Marketing	

Three Credit Hours
This course examines how organizations gain and maintain a
competitive advantage in a dynamic environment. The course
emphasizes the analysis of marketing decisions involving
product, price, promotion, and distribution variables. Marketing
decision-making is explored in both domestic and global settings.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing (BADM-607) or
equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-740—Global Business Strategy	

Three Credit Hours
This comprehensive and integrative MBA capstone course pulls
together the concepts, tools, and approaches taught in all the
required courses. This course uses a combination of cases which
place students in diverse managerial positions and a business
simulation which requires the student to act as a senior executive
responsible for the strategic decisions of an organization. The
course emphasizes the application, execution, and resolution
of multi-dimensional problems. The course emphasizes the
strategic management of the business unit and the development
of a paradigm for strategic analysis as well as matching internal
processes with the implementation of diverse objectives. The
focus is on business-level strategy and the role of leadership in
improving performance.
Prerequisites: Accounting for Executives (BADM-728),
Quantitative Methods for Operations Management (BADM-731),
Financial Problems (BADM-734), and Strategic Marketing
(BADM -737). Must be taken within the last six hours of a students’
MBA program of study.

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�BADM-750—Seminar in Business Administration	

Three Credit Hours
This course may be elected by students to perform advanced study
and/or research in a particular area. Special topics covered within
the seminar, as well as required prerequisites, are at the discretion
of the instructor.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-751—Seminar in Accounting

Three Credit Hours
This course may be elected by students to perform advanced study
and/or research in a particular area. Special topics covered within
the seminar, as well as required prerequisites are at the discretion
of the instructor.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Accounting (BADM-601) or
equivalent undergraduate coursework and Accounting for
Executives (BADM-728).

BADM-752—Seminar in Economics

Three Credit Hours
This course may be elected by students to perform advanced study
and/or research in a particular area. Special topics covered within
the seminar, as well as required prerequisites are at the discretion
of the instructor.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Economics (BADM-604) or equivalent undergraduate work.

			
BADM-753—Seminar in Finance

Three Credit Hours
This course may be elected by students to perform advanced study
and/or research in a particular area. Special topics covered within
the seminar, as well as required prerequisites are at the discretion
of the instructor.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Finance (BADM-605) or equivalent
undergraduate work.

BADM-754—Seminar in Management

Three Credit Hours
This course may be elected by students to perform advanced study
and/or research in a particular area. Special topics covered within
the seminar, as well as required prerequisites are at the discretion
of the instructor.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Management and Organizations
(BADM-609) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-755—Seminar in Marketing

Three Credit Hours
This course may be elected by students to perform advanced study
and/or research in a particular area. Special topics covered within
the seminar, as well as required prerequisites are at the discretion
of the instructor.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing (BADM-607) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-756—Financial Modeling
Three Credit Hours
This course is a hands-on course in spreadsheet and financial
modeling, primarily using Microsoft Excel, and covers various
topics in financial management and investments. The emphasis
will be on the practical application of financial theory.

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Prerequisite: Foundations of Finance (BADM-605) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.

BADM-757—Personal Finance
Three Credit Hours
This course will focus on the application of basic financial tools
and principles to the student’s personal life including the financial
planning process, liquidity management, debt management, asset
management, and risk management. This course will also include
retirement, education and estate planning.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-762—Negotiation Strategies	

Three Credit Hours
This course emphasizes negotiation, the art and science of creating
agreements between two or more parties, and introduces students
to the effective use of power, persuasion, influence, and control
in modern organizations. In this course students first apply
theories developed as guides to improving negotiating strategies
(the science). Students will then develop and sharpen negotiating
skills through realistic cases (the application) with an emphasis
on preparation, bidding, distributive and integrative bargaining
techniques.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-764—Entrepreneurship	

Three Credit Hours
This course is designed for students interested in creating a
business venture, acquiring an existing business, working in
industries that serve the entrepreneur, or who wish to become
familiar with the concepts, issues, and techniques of new
venture creation and entrepreneurship. Tools to be developed
include recognition of a venture opportunity, acquisition of
information on resources needed for venture creation and
survival, development of competitive marketing strategies, and
international opportunities.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-766—Human Resource Development	

Three Credit Hours
This course examines Human Resource Development (HRD) as a
field through the learning, development and behavior of humans
in social systems. These systems include but are not limited to,
workforce, education, and family. Research from Management
Science, Education, Psychology, and Sociology strengthen HRD
theory and practice. The purpose of this course is to explore
the integration of the individual into work organizations by
examining work issues in learning, training, leadership, and
psychosocial development. A primary focus of this course is on
applied performance management informed by human sciences
research as a tool that can be applied to productivity.
Prerequisites: None.

BADM-768—Human Resource Management	

Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide managers with an
understanding of the processes of adding strategic human capital
to the organization. The course examines the design of work,
personnel recruitment and selection, employee compensation
and benefits, employee relations and personnel policies, and labor

�issues. The course is applied management science designed for
managers.
Prerequisite: None.

BADM-772—International Management

Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding
of the issues facing international managers and the environment
of the Global Market Place. Some of the challenges include:
accommodating different currencies, dealing with a multiplicity of
governments, operating effectively in diverse legal environments,
being sensitive to and avoiding problems that may arise from
cultural differences among people, and the formulation of effective
strategies in the complex global environment.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Management and Organizations
(BADM-609) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-774—International Business

Three Credit Hours
This course studies the trend toward internationalization, explores
the terminology used in international business, and, via case
studies and examples, demonstrates the problems and advantages
of the internationalization process.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing (BADM-607) or
equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-776—International Marketing	

Three Credit Hours
This course examines detailed analysis of theories, issues, and
decisions facing the global marketing manager. Emphasis is on
small and large firms, innovative applications, workshops, and
original research projects.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing (BADM-607) or
equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-778—Investments
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the practical aspects of investment analysis
germane to evolution of market securities and derivative
instruments evaluation, portfolio analysis and performance
evaluation, sources of printed and Internet investment
information, and the formulation of investment policies and
strategies.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Finance (BADM-605) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.

industry and the economy. Techniques include smoothing, time
series analysis, and regression analysis.
Prerequisite Quantitative Methods for Operations Management
(BADM-731).

BADM-786—Contemporary Accounting and Advanced
Problems

Three Credit Hours
This course explores the current issues in the field of accounting.
Particular issues covered in any given semester will be selected by
the course professor and announced at the time of registration.
Prerequisite: Accounting for Executives (BADM-728).

BADM-788—Consumer Behavior

Three Credit Hours
This course consists of the study of domestic and international
models of consumer behavior, including key variables from
the behavioral sciences. Course content includes research
methodologies, case studies, applications to decision-making, and
an original student research project.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing (BADM-607) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.

BADM-790—Production/Operations Strategies for
Manufacturing and Service Industries

Three Credit Hours
This course builds upon previous course work to provide a basis for
development of a coherent operations strategy to support the firm’s
competitive strategy. Using case studies, course content is based
upon the programs that have proven successful in global firms and
covers process choice, product development, order coordination
inside and outside the firm, and methodologies for developing
technology and operations strategies.
Prerequisites: Accounting for Executives (BADM 728), and
Quantitative Methods for Operations Management (BADM 731).

BADM-792—Financial Markets and Institutions

Three Credit Hours
This course may include expert systems, decision theory, decision
support systems, artificial intelligence, telecommunications, and/
or other contemporary issues in information technology.
Prerequisite: Information Technology Management (BADM-719).

Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of the key financial institutions
(banks, insurance companies, mutual funds, government
entities etc.) and markets (stocks, bonds and foreign exchange
among others). Also discussed will be the wide array of financial
instruments that are available to business and individuals.
Particular attention will be paid on risk management and how
the various markets and institutions interact with each other.
The study of financial markets and institutions will help your
understanding of many exciting issues such as the recent financial
crises in the United States and around the world. Activities that
take place in financial markets have a direct effect on personal
wealth, the behavior of consumers and businesses and the well
being on the overall economy.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Finance (BADM-605).

BADM-784—Business and Economic Forecasting

BADM-795—Independent Study

BADM-782—Advanced Topics in Information Technology

Three Credit Hours
This course addresses the important function of strategic
planning. Planning requires accurate forecasts of future sales,
capacity, market size, prices, and a myriad of other variables that
determine the long-run profitability of the firm. This course will
help the student understand and create forecasts for the firm,

Three Credit Hours
This is an advanced course that may be taken by graduate students
desiring to engage in a research/scholarly project of mutual interest
to the student and the faculty member who directs the study. The
course is intended to be rigorous. The course structure, evaluation
process, and expected outcomes should be clearly delineated by the
instructor in advance.

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�Chemistry (CHEM)
CHEM-520–The Chemistry of Art

Three Credit Hours
This course will address the chemistry involved in the preparation
of artists’ materials and artwork itself and the chemistry used in
authenticating, restoring, and conserving art and artifacts.

CHEM-521–Forensic Science

Three Credit Hours
Forensic Science incorporates concepts of biology, chemistry and
physics in learning about the science involved in crime investigations. Hands-on activities will be incorporated to illustrate the
techniques. Topics to be covered include fingerprinting, blood
typing, disputed documents, DNA analysis, drug and poison
detection and identification, and fiber comparison. Actual cases
will be studied.
CHEM-522–Nanotechnology for STEM Educators
Three Credit Hours
Nanotechnology is based on the science of designing materials
from the atomic or molecular level. It has the potential to impact
virtually every area of life, from medicine to ultrastrong materials
to electronics to clothing. In this course students will learn about
the foundational physics and chemistry behind nanoscience as
well as nanotechnology applications.

Civil Engineering (CIVL)
CIVL-502–Sustainability
Three credit hours
This course provides an introduction to the broad topic of
sustainability and its application to engineering. A foundation of
study on the historical perspective of sustainability leads to a focus
on sustainable development, sustainable design.
Prerequisites: BS degree in engineering or related field.
 
CIVL-504–Natural Hazards and Preservation of Historical
Structures
Three credit hours
Engineering and science applications and socio-economic impacts
of natural hazards on historic structures. Course provides
thorough overview of design, rehabilitation, and other socioeconomic decisions related to natural hazards and historical
structures.
Prerequisites: BS degree in engineering or related field.
CIVL-506–Geographic Information Systems
Three credit hours
Instruction in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) focusing
on data analysis and application methods for engineers, planners
and related professions. Fundamental topics include spatial
analysis, geostatistical analysis, 3-D modeling, and vector/raster
modeling. The focus of the course is on gaining a fundamental
understanding of spatial data structures in GIS, geo-spatial data
acquisition,

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geoprocessing, geostatistical methods; visualization, exploration
of spatial data; network analysis, terrain mapping, spatial analysis,
and modeling. The course will include specific emphasis on urban
land use evaluation methods, transportation analysis (dynamic
segmentation and routing) and hydrologic modeling.
Prerequisites: BS in mathematics, science, or engineering, or
permission from instructor. Familiarity with basic GIS concepts
with and either ARC/INFO, ArcView, or ArcGIS highly
recommended.

CIVL-508–Monitoring of Civil Engineering Infrastructure

Three credit hours
Design and analysis of instrumentation systems to monitoring
of civil engineering infrastructure for the purpose of evaluating
performance and/or design. Covered topics include principles
of measurement, measurement errors and error analysis,
instrumentation sensor types and calibration, data acquisition and
signal conditioning, and data management.
Prerequisites: CIV-330 or equivalent or permission from
instructor.
CIVL-602–Water Quality Modeling and Management
Three credit hours
Water quality analysis and simulation of physical, chemical, and
biological processes affecting rivers, lakes, estuaries, and drinking
water distribution systems. Included are best management
practices based on application of water quality modeling
techniques to environmental systems (rivers, lakes, distribution
systems, etc.
Prerequisites: CIVL-312 or permission from instructor.
			
CIVL-604–Aquatic Chemistry
Three credit hours
Quantitative treatment of variables that govern the chemistry
of aquatic systems such as lakes, oceans, rivers, estuaries, and
groundwater. Emphasis on carbonate in open and closed systems,
metal complexation and solubility, and oxidation-reduction
reactions.
Prerequisites: CHEM-152/162 or permission from instructor.
CIVL-608–Building Load Analysis
Three credit hours
Structural engineering applications of analysis methodologies
used to determine loads in accordance with ASCE 7. Course
provides thorough overview of all practical load considerations.
Prerequisites: CIVL-309 or approved equivalent.
CIVL-610–Timber Design
Three credit hours
Design of wood framed structures in accordance with the NDS
Specification. Course provides thorough overview of practical
member and connection design and real world applications.
Prerequisites: CIVL-304 or approved equivalent.
CIVL-612–Urban Transportation Planning
Three credit hours
A systems approach to the transportation planning process
focusing on policy issues and the decision making process. Topics
include: 1.) Trip generation modeling –variables influencing
trip generation, regression analysis and category analysis; 2.)

�Trip distribution – modeling factors governing trip distribution,
growth-factor methods and gravity models, calibration of gravity
models; 3.) Mode split modeling – factors influencing mode
choice, discrete choice models; 4.) Route selection – traffic
assignment; and 5.) Transportation surveys; transport related
land use models, urban structure, urban goods transport. Use
of popular travel demand software and transportation planning
applications will also be covered.
Prerequisites: BS in mathematics, science, or engineering, or
permission from instructor.
CIVL-614–Ground Improvement
Three credit hours
This course provides a thorough overview of several design and
construction methods for improving in-situ soil conditions.
Covered topics include site exploration; evaluation of in-situ soil
conditions via in-situ testing; soil liquefaction; soil shear strength
and compressibility; soil nailing; foundation problems for highway
embankments; soil grouting; dynamic compaction, vibrocompaction; and vibro-replacement.
Prerequisites: CIVL-410 or equivalent or permission from
instructor.
CIVL-616–Deep Foundations
Three credit hours
Design, construction, and inspection of deep foundation
systems. Covered topics include effects of deep foundation
installations; static capacity and settlement analysis of single pile
and pile groups under axial and lateral loads; drilled shaft design,
construction, and inspection techniques; deep foundation load
testing standards, interpretation, and simulation; non-destructive
testing and subsequent analysis; cost analysis of deep foundations.
Prerequisites: CIVL-410 or equivalent or permission from
instructor.
CIVL-650–Special Graduate Topics in Civil Engineering
Three credit hours
Selected graduate topics in civil engineering. The offering of
this course will depend upon the interest of the students, the
availability of an instructor, and the approval of the department
head. Since the content of this course may change, a student may
repeat the course for credit with the consent of the department
head. Prerequisites: Graduate status and permission from
department head.
Prerequisites: None.

Criminal Justice (CRMJ)
PSCI-500/CRMJ-500—Seminar in Social Science
Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary introduction to the social sciences with an
emphasis on the perspectives and patterns of inquiry of several
subfields. This course surveys the empirical and theoretical
contributions of different social science disciplines in order to provide
a fundamental understanding of the dynamics of individual and
group behavior. Topics include ethics, social science methodology,
and the key criticisms of these methods.

PSCI-501/CRMJ-501—Research Methods in Social Science		
Three Credit Hours
An examination of methods in the scientific study of social
phenomena with emphasis given to the systematic study of society
and contemporary research problem in the social sciences, including
research design, data collection, data analysis, and computer
applications.

CRMJ-510— Topics in Criminal Justice		
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of criminal
justice to fit the needs of students as well as the specialized
knowledge of the faculty.

CRMJ-515/PSCI-515—Topics in Homeland Security		
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general areas of homeland security to fit the needs of students as well as the specialized
knowledge of the faculty.

CRMJ-555/PSCI-555—Leadership Application Course in
Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics in leadership application within the field
of criminal justice based on the specialized knowledge and research interests of the faculty. This course satisfies the “leadership
application” requirement for students in the leadership graduate
certificate program.

CRMJ-560— Homeland Security and Criminal Justice
Administration		
Three Credit Hours
Seminar on effective management principles and practices as they
apply within homeland security organizations. Organizational
and management theories are analyzed and applied to the
contemporary structure of homeland secuirty organizations
with emphasis given to a review of the research related to
the development of leadership skills for homeland security
management.

CRMJ-561— Drugs and Crime

Three Credit Hours
This course of study explores and analyzes issues involving drugs
and crime. Drug types, drug offenders, drug trafficking/global
smuggling, money/laundering, law enforcement/interdiction,
governmental response, domestic and international drug policy,
drug-crime correlation, drug testing, and the drug relationship
to other social problems are examined. Future trends and current
dilemmas are investigated regarding the effectiveness of law
enforcement, the “war on drugs,” and drug usage.

CRMJ-562— Comparative Criminal Justice Systems 		
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the ideology, structure, and justice processes
of various criminal justice systems in the United States, Europe,
Asia, Africa, Middle East and Latin America This comparative
study involves the analysis of diverse social control, legal, police,

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�court, correction, and juvenile systems from representative justice
approaches around the world. Variations among countries in
crime and deviance phenomena, as well as, comparative normative
values, practices, and ethics of justice system practitioners are
explored. Contemporary dilemmas and issues involving crime
and criminal justice practices among divergent justice schemes are
discussed.

CRMJ-563— Criminal Evidence		
Three Credit Hours
A graduate level discussion of types of evidence, collection of
evidence, the chain of custody, and procedures relating to its
introduction into judicial proceedings. Special attention is given to
Fourth Amendment constitutional issues and the changing nature
of the judicial order.

CRMJ-564— Juvenile Justice 		
Three Credit Hours
A study of juvenile delinquency and the operation of the
American juvenile justice system. The course explores classical
and contemporary theories of juvenile delinquency and status
offending, as well as the effects of family, peers, school, gang
affiliation, and drug usage on youthful offenders. In examining
the juvenile justice system, the course investigates the historical
development and individual operating components. (e.g., police,
courts, and corrections) of the system. Consideration is given
current and future issues involving youth and delinquency such as
curfew, boot camp, youth violence, drug usage, and court waiver.

CRMJ-565 Corrections	

	

Three Credit Hours
An overview of the American correctional system including
prisons, jails, probation and parole. In addition to the historical
development of punishment and corrections, the course
explores issues involving the effectiveness of formal punishment,
deterrence effects, punishment types, and the death penalty.
Discussions also include prison inmate culture, prison gangs,
prison life, inmate civil rights and litigation, problems and
dilemmas of early release, probation, parole, and recidivism.
Future trends and prospects for an increasing prison and parole
population are discussed.

CRMJ-566— Ethics and Integrity in Homeland Security

Three Credit Hours
A study of the role of justice, ethics, integrity, and ethical behavior
in the homeland security. The course examines ethical issues
regarding the application of law and challenges associated with
the protection of American citizens against internal and external
threats. Consideration is given to the function of ethical conduct
in the rule of law, use of authority, and exercises of governmental
power as part of U.S. government responses to threats to homeland security. The course includes a thorough review of issues
related to the rules of engagement, the U.S. Patriot Act, Border
Patrol and Security, the Transportation and Safety Administration
(TSA) regulations, and the treatment of terrorists. Ethical dilemmas and practical applications are explored.

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CRMJ-567— Homeland Security		
Three Credit Hours
Seminar on homeland defense and security. The course takes an
in-depth look at the agencies involved in homeland security and
the interagency processes which exist to integrate the services
of federal agencies and state and local governments with armed
forces and defense agencies.

CRMJ-568/PSCI 568—International and Domestic
Terrorism		
Three Credit Hours
In-depth seminar on the nature of international, transnational,
and domestic political violence, with some attention to the
phenomenon of “state terrorism” (international repression) and its
potential impact on the conduct of American foreign policy. The
course also reviews and critiques current explanations for terrorist
behavior. Issues addressed include conceptualizing and defining
terrorism, the structure of violent politics, the lessons and patterns
from the history of contemporary political violence, State support
for terrorism, and counterterrorism as a public policy problem.
CRMJ-569/PSCI-569—National Security Policy
Three Credit Hours
Seminar which examines the components of United States security
policy. Course discusses the roles and agencies involved in the
development of national security policy. Consideration given to
factors, both internal and external, affecting national security.

CRMJ-570—Homeland Security

Three Credit Hours
Seminar on homeland defense and security. The course takes
an in-depth look at the agencies involved in homeland security
and the interagency process which exist to integrate the services
of federal agencies and state and local governments with armed
forces and defense agencies.

CRMJ-572— Ethics and Integrity in Homeland Security 		
Three Credit Hours
A study of the role of justice, ethics, integrity, and ethical
behavior in the homeland security. The course examines ethical
issues regarding the application of law and challenges associated
with the protection of American citizens against internal and
external threats. Consideration is given to the function of ethical
conduct in the rule of law, use of authority, and exercises of
governmental power as part of U.S. government responses to
threats to homeland security. The course includes a thorough
review of issues related to the rules of engagement, the U.S. Patriot
Act, Border Patrol and Security, the Transportation and Safety
Administration (TSA) regulations, and the treatment of terrorists.
Ethical dilemmas and practical applications are explored.

CRMJ-580–Introduction to Intelligence
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the field of intelligence
and national security. We will examine the history and
development of United States intelligence community. Specific

�CRMJ-581–Intelligence Research and Analysis
Three Credit Hours
This course seeks to develop in students the skills and abilities
necessary for conducting basic intelligence analysis. A variety
of exercises and practical applications are used to foster critical
thinking skills, the planning and coordination of data collection
from a variety of sources, and the use of analytic tools to establish
connections between people, places, events and other entities.
Students are exposed to computer software programs that visually
depict complex relationships.

CRMJ-582–Intelligence Theory Application
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the student to the discipline of intelligence
and provides the student with an understanding of how
intelligence systems function and how intelligence estimates and
products are derived. By understanding the basic psychology of
intelligence, organizational trends and cognitive cultural
difference, the student will gain insight to how intelligence
analysis actually transpires.

CRMJ-583–Transnational Organized Crime
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the diverse dimensions of transnational
crime. Students will examine and discuss historical and
contemporary patterns, modus operandi, capabilities, and
vulnerabilities of transnational criminals and organizations.
Course content includes an introduction to transnational crime,
a discussion of the “problem” of transnational crime, a review
of illicit activities of transnational criminal organizations, an
examination of the link between transnational crime and
terrorism, a review of contemporary approaches to combating
transnational crime, and area studies covering Europe, Russia,
the Middle East, Asia, Africa and The Americas. Area studies
will include a review of American, Italian, French, Mexican,
Asian, Middle Eastern, &amp; African criminal enterprises,
traditional organized crime, outlaw motorcycle gangs, and other
transnational criminal enterprises

CRMJ-585 — Topics in Intelligence

Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of
intelligence to fit the needs of students as well as the specialized
knowledge of the faculty – possible offering: Narco-terrorism,
Weapons of Mass Destruction and Emerging Threats.
topics include the intelligence cycle, the relationship between
intelligence professionals and policy makers, the restructuring of
the U.S. intelligence community, oversight and accountability, and
covert action as a policy option. The moral and ethical
implications of intelligence practices will also be discussed.

Computer Science (CSCI)
CSCI-562—Microcomputer Applications for Teachers

Three Credit Hours
This course is specifically designed to help teachers/administrators
prepare to use microcomputers and Internet resources in their
classroom/school. Topics include a general introduction to
computers, word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and
telecommunications. Emphasis will be on actual classroom/school
applications. This course is not intended for anyone who has
already taken another computer course.
CSCI-563—Programming for Teachers
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces computer programming and problemsolving using a modern programming language. Students will
learn language syntax and basics of event-driven programming.
Concepts and methods of object-oriented programming and
design, creating applications using a development cycle approach,
and disciplined coding style are included. In addition, students
will also learn about data organization and collection, database
construction, and manipulating data within a database. Students
will be required to complete tutorial exercises and projects that
can be used with middle and high school students.
Note: This course can not be used for the Master of Science in
Computer Science.
Note: May be substituted for MATH 663.

CSCI-601—Data Modeling and Database Design

Three Credit Hours
Topics include conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling,
data analysis, relational database design and normalization,
query languages, query processing, administration, and CASE
tools. A database design project is part of the requirement and
includes hands-on data modeling, design, development, and
implementation.

CSCI-602—Foundations of Software Engineering

Three Credit Hours
A survey course in software engineering processes and
methodologies. This course includes software life cycles, planning
and managing projects, capturing and managing requirements,
analysis and design, implementation, software testing and quality
assurance, and risk analysis in software development. Emphasized
are team-based development, quality standards, object-oriented
design, and CASE (computer aided software engineering) tools.

CSCI-603—Object-Oriented Design Patterns

Three Credit Hours
A course in software design using design patterns as a tool
for communicating software design solutions and as an aid
in software refactoring. Creational, structural and behavioral
patterns are emphasized. Also covered are finding and
documenting software development patterns. The Unified
Modeling Language is used as the design tool for software patterns
and programming projects are in an object-oriented programming
language.

CSCI 604—Distributed Computer Systems Architecture
Three Credit Hours
This course covers basic techniques for the design and

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�construction of distributed systems. Its aim is to give the skills
needed to build simple systems and to identify key issues for the
analysis of distribution problems.

CSCI-612—Advanced Computer Architecture

Three Credit Hours
This course covers various topics relevant to clustering including
the following: interconnection networks, protocols, high
performance I/O, load balancing, availability, programming
models and environments, parallel algorithms, and applications.
The course is lab intensive and includes the implementation of
parallel algorithms on a parallel cluster.
Prerequisites: CSCI-604 or an undergraduate course in operating
systems.

CSCI-614—Advanced Operating Systems

Three Credit Hours
This course covers a broad range of advanced operating systems
concepts including protection, security, memory management,
kernels, file systems, synchronization, naming, networks, and
distributed systems as well as recent trends in operating systems
design. Specific aspects of operating systems which support
distributed computing will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: CSCI-604 or an undergraduate course in operating
systems.

CSCI-616—Automata Theory	

Three Credit Hours
The theory of finite state machines and regular expressions
are applied to the design of switching circuits, components of
compilers such as lexical analysis, pattern-matching, text-editors,
unifications as needed in Prolog or for automated deduction,
and almost any program which processes under commands.
Undecidable problems and intractable problems are explored.

CSCI-618—Programming Languages

Three Credit Hours
The course surveys the principles of programming language
design and the issues related to their implementation. Topics
will include a comparison of the major programming paradigms:
imperative, functional, logic, and object-oriented. Also covered
are data types, methods of specifying the semantics of language
constructs, and concurrency.

CSCI-631—Principles of Computer Security

Three Credit Hours
A survey of the principles and practices related to computer
security. The course concentrates on the problems of security
associated with computer systems and emphasizes the application
of cryptography to address those problems.

CSCI-632—Data Communications and Networking

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to data communications and computer
networking. Topics include LAN topologies, transmission media,
error detection, packet switching networks, internetworking of
heterogeneous network technologies, Internet protocol suites
(with emphasis on TCP/IP), the client/server paradigm, the BSD
Socket interface, network security, and network applications.

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CSCI-633—Semantic Web Principles and Practice

Three Credit Hours
This course covers the emerging technology supporting the
Semantic Web with macbine-processable content. Students will
engineer and implement ontologies, associated metadata and
logical inference systems. Covered are specialized languages such
as Extensible Markup Language (XML), Resource Description
Framework (RDF), and Ontology Web Language (OWL) and
query associated query languages.

CSCI-634—Project Change and Management

Three Credit Hours
Managing projects within an organizational context, including the
processes related to initiating, planning, executing, controlling,
reporting, and closing a project form the major portion of this
course. Project integration, scope, time, cost, quality control,
risk management, and managing the changes in organization
resulting from introducing or revising information systems are
also included.

CSCI-636—Information Technology Policy, Strategy, and
Governance

Three Credit Hours
This course will consider the development and implementation
of policies and plans to achieve organizational goals, the defining
of systems that support the operational, administrative and
strategic needs of the organization, and the study of approaches to
managing the information systems function in organizations.

CSCI-638—Advanced Topics in Database Systems

Three Credit Hours
Topics such as algorithms for query processing and optimization,
physical database design, transaction processing, concurrency
control, database backup and recovery techniques, database
security, distributed databases, multimedia databases, object and
object-relational databases, data warehousing, and data mining.
Prerequisite: CSCI-601.

CSCI-641—Advanced Cybersecurity

Three Credit Hours
This course will cover the techniques used to secure cybersystems.
Topics covered will include security policies, computer security
management and risk assessment, secured network protocols,
software security issues, ethical and legal aspects of cybersecurity,
and disaster recovery. Special emphasis will be given to designing,
deploying, and managing complete secured cybersystems.
Prerequisite: CSCI- 631.

CSCI-654—Software Requirements Analysis and Specification
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the software requirements engineering
process. Topics to include: feasibility studies, risk, requirements
elicitation, modeling, analysis, specification, and validation.
Prerequisite: CSCI-602.

		
CSCI-555—STEM Education Through Robotics
Three Credit Hours
Use the LEGO Mindstorms Robotics kit to build, test and program robots to accomplish various tasks. This exciting fusion of
physics, mathematics, computer science and artistic expression

�can really draw students and teachers into active learning and
experimentation. Hands-on experience will provide strategies
and projects that teachers can use with middle and high school
students; advanced options are available for those who want to go
beyond the basics. Each assignment, project or test will have a due
date that will be posted online. Access to a Mindstorms robotics
kit with software is required for the course.

ject-oriented programming and design, creating applications using a development cycle approach, and disciplined coding style are
included. In addition, students will also learn about data organization and collection, file organization, sort and search techniques,
database construction, and manipulating data created in Microsoft
Access using Visual Basic.
Note: May be substituted for MATH 563.

CSCI-656—Software Systems Design and Implementation

CSCI-672—Human-Computer Interaction

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the issues, techniques, strategies,
representations, and patterns used in designing and implementing
software. Possible design topics include: specification of internal
interfaces, architectural design, data design, user interface design,
design tools and evaluation of design. Possible implementation
topics include: language-oriented issues, construction
technologies, tools and formal construction methods.
Prerequisites: CSCI-602 and CSCI-603.

Three Credit Hours
Introduction to human computer interaction and user interface
development. Topics include human factors of interactive
software, interactive styles, design principles and considerations,
development methods and tools, interface quality and evaluation
methods. This course stresses the importance of good interfaces
and the relationship of user interface design to human-computer
interaction. It is intended for students whose future work may
involve software development.

CSCI-657—Embedded Systems Design

CSCI-674—Introduction to Computer Graphics

Three Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to specifying, designing,
implementing and testing (real-time) embedded systems. Topics
include the embedded system life cycle, choosing a processor,
hardware/software partitioning, design techniques, cross-platform
development, debugging, testing and integration. Implementation
languages may include Java, C/C++ or assembly.
Prerequisites: CSCI-602 and CSCI-604.

CSCI-658—Software Testing and Maintenance

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the concepts and methods associated with
software testing and maintenance. Testing topics to include:
testing as part of requirements engineering and software design,
test plan writing, and static and dynamic testing. Maintenance
topics to include: an overview of corrective, adaptive, perfective
and preventive maintenance activities as well as organizational
managerial issues.
Prerequisite: CSCI-602.

CSCI-659—Service-Oriented Computing
Three Credit Hours
Service-Oriented Computing is a term that describes software
systems that combine Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
and Business Process Management (BPM) layers. This course
explores both SOA and BPM, demonstrating how business and
IT concerns can be aligned. Students will gain experience with
service-oriented development, process modeling and execution, and securing services.
CSCI-663—Programming for STEM Educators

Three Credit Hours
This course introduces programming and problem-solving using
Visual Basic. Students will learn Visual Basic syntax, and basics
of event-driven programming while working with variables,
constants, data types, and expressions. Problem solving and decision-making are integrated as students also explore looping
and multiple forms, using menus, common dialogs, procedures,
functions and arrays, debugging, creating executable files, and
distributing a Windows application. Concepts and methods of ob-

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the fundamental principles of computer
graphics. Using standard graphics libraries, students will learn
these principles by writing a series of programming projects.

CSCI-690—Special Topics in Computing

Three Credit Hours
A course in the special study of an advanced or new topic in
computer science, information science or software engineering.
This course may be repeated for additional credit, as the topic
change.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

CSCI-691—Independent Study

Three Credit Hours
This course consists of individual study of an agreed-upon topic
under the direction of a faculty member and following a course
of reading and other requirements proposed by the student
and established by negotiation with the director. This course is
intended to provide graduate students with an opportunity to
study in an area of computer science, software engineering or
information systems that is not generally offered. The course may
be repeated once.

CSCI-698—Project Thesis

Three Credit Hours
Project thesis is a three-credit hour course for the completion of
a formal master’s project thesis under faculty direction. A project
thesis is characterized by a research project that applies or extends
course topics through systems development.
Prerequisites: Completion of the four core courses CSCI-601,
CSCI-602, CSCI-603, and CSCI-604, and approval by the MSCS
program director.

CSCI-699—Research Thesis

Six Credit Hours
Research Thesis is a six-credit hour course for the completion
of a formal master’s research thesis under faculty direction. A
research thesis is a traditional research project characterized by a
comprehensive paper on a research topic.
Prerequisites: Completion of the four core courses CSCI-601,
CSCI-602, CSCI-603 and CSCI-604, and approval by the MSCS
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program director.

�Education (EDUC)
EDUC-500—Foundations of American Education	
Three Credit Hours 	
This course provides an introduction to the historical, political,
sociological, and philosophical foundations of education. Emphasis
is on the complex relationship between society and school. Issues
regarding race, class, gender, and culture within the educational system
are addressed in the context of fostering educational opportunity and
ameliorating inequalities. An historical context also is established
which allows for critical examination of events, individuals, and ideas
that have influenced the development of education in the United
States. Through an integration of knowledge in the foundations of
education, the course prepares reflective decision-makers who can
critically examine various schools of philosophical thought and
political issues related to education.

EDUC-501—Methods and Materials of Middle and High School
Teaching	
Three Credit Hours
Study of the aims, methods, and materials employed in middle &amp;
high schools; organization of subject matter; motivation and direction
of learning; development of attitudes, appreciations, and ideas;
classroom presentation of formal materials; conducting informal
activities; provision for individual differences; measurement of
educational outcomes; and enhancement of personal and professional
growth. The focus of the course is the application of the learnercentered conceptual base in the process of teaching their discipline
specialty. A. English; B. Biology; C. Social Studies; D. Mathematics.
A passing score on the PRAXIS II must be achieved upon completion
of this class.

EDUC-504—Teaching in the Middle School	
Three Credit Hours
This course surveys the current practices in middle schools in terms of
objectives, methods, and materials. The student is involved in practical
application of these practices as they relate to the organization of
subject matter, the motivation of pupils, the achievement of learning
outcomes, and the evaluation of learning experiences.

EDUC-505—Individual Instruction	
Three Credit Hours
Emphasis upon current approaches and strategies utilized in the
individualized programs in the classrooms. Management systems
essential to individualized instruction will be emphasized.

EDUC-508—Remedial Strategies in Reading and Language
Arts
Three Credit Hours
A course for practicing educators which analyzes varying strategies
for helping the problem learner primarily in the literacy areas of
reading and the language arts. The course covers techniques at all
grade levels and reviews the literature as to teaching effectiveness.
Case studies are required.

EDUC-512—Data Collection and Analysis

	

Three Credit Hours
Coursework designed to introduce the graduate student to quantitative

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methods to include construction of assessment instruments, analysis,
and interpretation of quantitative data. Students will be required
to develop minimum competence in use of microcomputers for
descriptive statistical analyses and word processing. Emphasis will
be placed on the development of skills in critical analysis of literature
relating to effective schools. This ability to analyze research data
should result in improved by professional performance.

EDUC-514—The Exceptional Child in the School	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework is designed as an introduction for students with
little or no background or experience in special education, and is
appropriate for students from various fields as well as for those who
anticipate further study and future careers in special education.
An interdisciplinary approach is used in the study of learning and
behavior characteristics of exceptional children and youth. There
is a focus on cause, identification, and educational and community
programs for exceptional individuals.

EDUC-515—Introduction to the Counseling Profession	
Three Credit Hours
Overview and orientation to counseling profession including history,
roles, functions, settings, specialties, organizations, credentialing,
ethical, legal, and professional issues.

EDUC-516—Research Design	
Three Credit Hours
Research Design is intended for those students who will be
conducting and producing research studies. The course examines
the various descriptive and experimental models for data
analysis (in the behavioral sciences), with emphasis placed on the
fundamentals of planning and inferential statistical techniques.
Prerequisite: EDUC-517 or equivalent.

EDUC-517—Statistics in Education and Psychology
Three Credit Hours
A course to provide skill in treatment of research data including
descriptive and inferential statistics. Some experience with analysis of
published statistical research in the fields of education and psychology
will be provided.

EDUC-520—Professional Internship	

Six Credit Hours
A supervised clinical teaching experience conducted in a public
school. This is a full-time, entire semester internship. Each student
also attends evening seminars. This last course in the MAT sequence
requires an Application: for fall semester, April 1, for spring, October
1. Application forms are available in the Department of Education.
Prerequisite: all other program of studies requirements. Passing
scores on the PRAXIS II specialty area examinations are required
before enrollment in this course.

EDUC-521—Program Planning, Management, and
Evaluation in School Counseling

Three Credit Hours
The purpose of the course is to prepare school counselors to
work within elementary and secondary school systems. A
model for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a
comprehensive guidance and counseling program with emphasis

�on student development and competencies will be presented. The
school guidance counselor’s role and function will be discussed as a
balance of responsive services, systems support, individual planning,
and guidance curriculum. Students will develop resources, classroom
guidance curricula and group counseling materials that they can use
in their fieldwork experiences and in the initial stages of their careers.
Prerequisite: EDUC-515
	

EDUC-522—Critical Educational Issues in a
Multicultural Society

Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes a study of contemporary issues/trends, internal
and external to elementary and secondary school systems which
impacts on the learner. The course is designed to encourage students
to examine issues/trends within the context of their present and
future career interests.

EDUC-524—Techniques of School Supervision

Three Credit Hours
Coursework examines the criteria needed for effective school
supervision at all levels. Administrative candidates explore the
technical and interpersonal skills, functions and knowledge required
to effectively evaluate faculty and staff.

EDUC-525—Transition to the Profession

Three Credit Hours
This course is for candidates seeking SC teacher certification. The
purpose is to provide each candidate an opportunity to demonstrate
his/her ability through successful completion of all ADEPT written
materials, reflections and a professional portfolio. (Must be taken
concurrently with Student Teaching Internship - EDUC 520).

EDUC-527—Finance and Business Management 	

Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes procedures and problems relating to financing
public education, theory of taxation, types of taxes, practices of
education finance, federal, state, and local support of education,
budget procedures, financial accounting, purchasing, insurance,
inventories, and school maintenance.

curriculum development and organization including curriculum
evaluations and current issues and trends in the subject fields.
Attention is given to the learner-centered decisions teachers,
administrators, and others educators must make about elementary
curriculum.

EDUC-532—Principles of Middle or High Curriculum
Development
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the study of underlying principles of curriculum
development and organization including curriculum evaluations and
current issues and trends in the subject areas. Attention is given to
the learner-centered decisions teachers, administrators, and others
educators must make about secondary curriculum.

EDUC-535—Organizational Theory and Behavior 	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes a study of the school organization as a social
system, supervision and curriculum, control, authority, change,
planning strategies, and organizational dynamics.

EDUC-536—Educational Psychology 	
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to educational psychology
and explores the process of learning throughout the life span.
Emphasis is placed on the application of psychological concepts,
theoretical principles, and research findings to the planning and
implementation of effective instructional strategies in the classroom.
Moreover, through this course graduate students who are preparing
for employment in the field of education are acquainted with many
facets of the teacher’s role in the teaching/learning process. Class
discussions, activities, and field experience focus on the connection
between theory and practice and provide students with opportunities
to apply psychological principles and solve practical problems for
personal and professional growth.

EDUC-528—School Administration	

EDUC 537—Student Development Services in Higher Education
Three Credit Hours
Overview of the historical development of the counseling and student
afairs profession, as well as legal and ethical codes, and skills needed
in the profession. (for Student Affairs major, this course replaces
EDUC 515, Introduction to the Counseling Profession.)

EDUC-529—Emerging Technologies for School Administration

EDUC 538—Theories of Student Development in Higher
Education
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of theories of student
development in higher education as it applies to the cognitive and
psychosocial development of students and the influence of the
college environment.

Three Credit Hours
Coursework is designed for school personnel preparing for
administrative positions. The course involves a study of the basic
concepts involved in planning, organizing, managing, and evaluating
public schools.
Three Credit Hours
Coursework is designed for practicing and prospective educational
administrators that present current and emerging technology in
using instructional and administrative technology in such areas as
record keeping, scheduling, data collection and analysis, and the
evaluation and instructional technology.

EDUC-531—Principles of Elementary Curriculum
Development
Three Credit Hours 	
Coursework focuses on the study of underlying principles of

EDUC 539—Higher Education Administration
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of the process of organizing the
personnel and financial resources needed to effectively meet student
development and institutional goals and objectives. This course will
introduce students to basic human and fiscal management concepts
and skills.

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�EDUC-540—Integrative Foundations and Teaching in American
Education
Five Credit Hours
This first pre-professional block format course provides an
introduction to the historical, political, sociological, and philosophical
foundations of education as well as methods and materials of
teaching middle &amp; high school. The integrated approach includes
learner similarities and differences, motivation and direction of
learning, provision for individual differences, measurement of
educational outcomes, organization of subject matter, legal issues,
and enhancement of personal and professional growth. Learnercentered in nature, this course is intended to begin the process
of developing professional educational leaders. 35 hours of field
experience is required for this course. During the field experience,
the teacher candidate will observe, assist and teach in a secondary
school setting under the supervision of a classroom teacher who is
certified in the candidate’s chosen content area.

EDUC-541—Integrative Educational Psychology and Exceptional
Child
Five Credit Hours
This second pre-professional block format course provides an
introduction to educational psychology and exceptional children.
In the course, teacher candidates will explore the process of learning
throughout the life span with emphasis on both normal development
and exceptionalities. Emphasis is placed on the application of
psychological concepts, theoretical principles, and research findings
to the planning and implementation of effective instructional
strategies in the classroom so that all children can learn. Teacher
candidates will also explore cause, identification, and educational
and community programs for exceptional individuals. 20 hours of
field experience is required for this course. During field experiences
for this course, the teacher candidate will have the opportunity to
observe and work in a variety of settings with students who have
normal development and students who have exceptionalities.

EDUC-542—Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle and High
School Content Areas Through Applied Research
Five Credit Hours
This third pre-professional block format course is designed for the
middle school and high school teacher emphasizing pupil diagnosis
of reading and writing skills followed by instructional decision
making directed toward a balanced teaching approach. Quantitative
and qualitative methods of research including construction of
assessment instruments, analysis, and interpretation of data will
be integrated into the course content. Students will be required
to develop minimum competence in use of microcomputers for
descriptive statistical analyses and word processing. Emphasis
will be placed on the development of skills in critical analysis for
instructional improvement. 20 hours of field experience is required
for this course. During field experiences, teacher candidates will use
a research approach to focus on assisting middle and/or high school
student(s) improve their literacy skills in the teacher candidate’s
chosen content areas.

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EDUC-543—Teaching, Learning and Assessing with Technology
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of new and emerging technologies
and how they are changing the way educators teach and students
learn. These new advances enable students to engage in authentic
learning by leveraging technology for problem solving, discovery and
exploratory learning situated in a real-world context. In this course,
educators will identify, explore and evaluated new and emerging
technologies and their potential impact on instructional practices in
integrated/interdisciplinary STEM education. Theories underlining
these technological advancements and their implications for effective
implementation are discussed.

EDUC-544—Project Based Learning and Interdisciplinary
Teaching
Three Credit Hours
This course will enable students to learn how to use a StandardsFocused Project Based Learning (PBL) Model to develop specialized
instructional curriculum to be implemented and integrated into
an existing interdisciplinary educational system. Interactive and
practical assignments are used to help teach the five major planning
elements of PBL. Online discussions and interactive learning
modules will be focused on the learning and application of PBL
concepts. Furthermore, coursework is designed to help the student
create a Project Based Learning curriculum for use in their teaching.
For students enrolled in the STEM degree program, the curriculum
developed in this class will be used as a component in their Capstone
Project.

EDUC-545—Developing STEM Disciplinary Literacy Skills

Three Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to enable those in the educational
field to customize literacy practices to meet the unique demands
of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Each content area demands specialized literacy skills. Therefore, in order to
prepare students for literacy demands in careers and later in life, it
is essential that literacy learning be embedded within the content
knowledge. Educators will learn to assist K-12 students with the
navigation of complex informational texts within STEM areas and
be better prepared to help all students develop the necessary disciplinary literacy skills.

EDUC-546—Leadership and Critical Issues in STEM
Education

Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to help candidates consider critical issues
linked to successful leadership models in the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) into educational endeavors. The on-line instructional approach for this
course includes web-quest activities, asynchronous discussions,
field experience interviews, and curriculum development activities
as well as implementation reflective activities.

�EDUC-547—Research and Statistics for STEM Applications

Three Credit Hours
This is a three (3) unit graduate course for teachers in STEM education with no previous background in statistics who will need
statistics in their further studies and their work. The focus is on
understanding the use of research and statistical methods in various areas of science and engineering. Topics to be covered include
research methods, measures of central tendency and variability,
correlation, statistical inference, and basic design of experiments
with examples and applications in science and engineering.
Teachers will become critical consumers of research products and
learn the basic skills of planning, designing, and executing and
reporting research as well as evaluating and applying published
research findings. Emphasis will concentrate on planning, developing, and producing a quality STEM research e-portfolio.

EDUC-548—Multidisciplinary Experimental Design and Implementation-Special Topics

Three Credit Hours
In this course, students will learn methods of collaborative interdisciplinary experimental design in the STEM fields. The course is
designed to provide students with the experience, tools, and methods needed to improve experimental design processes and strategies for implementation in their classrooms. This course, using
relevant STEM content, provides case studies in multidisciplinary
experiments emphasizing problem solving and experimental design.

EDUC-549—Applied Measurement Techniques	
Three Credit Hours
Students will examine and utilize tests and other evaluation
techniques in counseling, in educational planning, in curriculum
assessment, and in school-wide testing programs. Controversial
issues in measurement will be appraised in the context of basic
principles and actual use.

EDUC-550—Career Counseling and Development

of counseling and consulting are presented and examined.

EDUC-562—Legal &amp; Ethical Leadership Issues in Education 	

Three Credit Hours
This course examines goals and objectives of professional
organizations, codes of ethics, legal considerations, standards of
preparation, certification, licensing, role identity of counselors and
other personnel services specialists, and fee structures, and the
impact of fees on the counseling relationship.

EDUC-567—Assessment of Abnormal Behavior

Three Credit Hours
This course is a 3-hour, transcript course in abnormal behavior
and psychopathology of children, adolescents, and adults. The
course will focus on the etiology and morbidity of differing mental
disorders. Students will be introduced to the science and art of clinical
assessment as a foundation for the actual practice of assessment in
school and community mental health settings. Students will receive
practical training in the process of clinical assessment as associated
with the specific disorders, which will be focused on the use of
assessment techniques in a professionally and ethically responsible
manner. The informal and formal diagnostics taught in the course
will complement DSM-V-TR courses.

EDUC-568—DSM -V -TR

Three Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to provide master’s degree students
with a basic introduction to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
of Mental Disorders in relation to the psychology of deviant, or
abnormal, behavior. This course will explore the subject on a
number of different levels. Knowledge will be gained through: (a)
an understanding of the history and theories in the field through
lecture, readings, the internet, group discussions, and research;
(b) an understanding of diagnoses in the DSM-IV-TR; and (c) the
application of this knowledge through exercises, assignments, class
participation, and videotaped role-plays.

Three Credit Hours
Students will learn foundational career development theories, the
usefulness of career inventories, and the current trends in career
counseling for adults and school-age children. In addition, students
will practice and demonstrate competency in career counseling.
Prerequisite: EDUC-549 and EDUC-551

EDUC-570—Developing Literacy Skills with At Risk Readers

EDUC-551—Counseling Theories and Practice

EDUC-585—Independent Research	

Three Credit Hours
Overview of selected approaches to counseling theory and practice.
Prerequisite: EDUC-515

EDUC-552—Group Counseling	

Three Credit Hours
Overview of selected approaches to group guidance and counseling
theory and practice.
Prerequisite: EDUC-551 or EDUC-537 and EDUC-551

EDUC-561—Counseling Diverse Populations	

Three Credit Hours
Designed to provide an overview of human behavior including
diversity and cultural pluralism. Multicultural theories and models

Three Credit Hours
A survey of the nature, problems, and learning needs of at-risk
readers, the course provides participants with information and
techniques necessary for appropriate instructional decisions and
actions.
Three Credit Hours
A supervised research project in an area related to the student’s
major would be completed. A formal presentation to a panel of
three faculties who evaluate the project will be required. With the
approval of major advisor and graduate dean, this course may be
repeated once for additional credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and submission of a
research prospectus.

EDUC-587—Special Topics in Education	

Three Credit Hours
A course designed for the intensive study of a current problem in
the field of education. The instructional design will emphasize field
research and applied practice. No more than 6 credit hours under
this listing can be credited toward a degree program.

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�EDUC-588—Foundations of Literacy 	

Three Credit Hours
A foundational course designed to focus on developing literacy skills.
The developmental process of literacy growth along with techniques
for teaching phonemic awareness, word recognition, vocabulary, and
comprehension skills will be explored.

EDUC-589—Methods and Materials for Developing Literacy
Skills

Three Credit Hours
Specific methods of literacy instruction will be studied and
demonstrated along with analysis and evaluation of a wide variety
of materials used in literacy instruction.

EDUC-590—Literacy Assessment and Instruction	

Three Credit Hours
A course examining and providing practice with formal and informal
assessments used to target children’s literacy strengths and identify
areas needing improvement. Participants will assess one child and
plan corrective instruction based on the assessment results.
Prerequisite: EDUC-588 or EDUC-589

EDUC-591—Practicum in Literacy Education	

Three Credit Hours
A field-based course in which each candidate engages in the
supervised teaching of an individual student. Candidates synthesize
the knowledge they have gained in the program to demonstrate
ability to appropriately assess and instruct a student at that student’s
level of literacy instruction. A case study approach is used.
Prerequisite: EDUC-590

EDUC-592— Teaching Reading and Writing in the Middle and
High School—Content Areas
Three Credit Hours
A course designed for the middle school and high school
teacher emphasizing student diagnosis followed by instructional decision making directed toward a balanced teaching
approach. Candidates focus on literacy skills while teaching the
subject matter of the secondary content areas.
EDUC-594—Internship in Literacy Education
Three Credit Hours

A field-based course in which each candidate engages in the
supervised teaching of small groups of students. Candidates
synthesize the knowledge they have gained in the program to
demonstrate ability to appropriately assess and instruct a group of
students at each student’s level of literacy instruction.
Prerequisites: EDUC 591 and a satisfactory score on Praxis II must
be on file. Also, applicants must have a cleared background check
on file with the S.C. Department of Education.

EDUC-597—Supervision of Student Teachers 	

Three Credit Hours
A course in supervision for master teachers, department heads,
and college teachers with supervisory responsibilities in teacher
education.

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EDUC-598—Curriculum Project

Three Credit Hours
Coursework is designed as a capstone to the program in Curriculum
and Instruction. The student will be required to develop a curriculum
project ultimately to be implemented in the student’s classroom or
school. This written project will require a review of existing literature
and a presentation of the results to peers and professor.
Prerequisite: EDUC 531 or EDUC 532

EDUC-600—Professional Negotiations	

Three Credit Hours
Coursework emphasizes knowledge and improvement in the various
education associations. The student will become acquainted with
forces and trends influencing collective negotiations; principles,
concepts, and theory relevant to negotiations; negotiation skills; and
relevant literature and research.

EDUC-601—Principles of School Law	

Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes constitutional, statutory, case, and common
law bases of school administration and the study of legal provisions
and principles relating to education with an emphasis on research
and analysis.

EDUC-602—Staff Personnel Administration	

Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the study of personnel policies and practices
as they relate to recruitment, selection, orientation, employment,
promotion, evaluation, in-service development, dismissal,
retirement, and teacher-administrator relationships.

EDUC-603—School Plant Seminar	

Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the study of problems and policies of the school
plant, such as population studies, educational planning, school
building standards, materials and uses, rating, and public relations.
Discussion of innovative plans and construction as well as visits to
new schools will be made.

EDUC-605—Independent Study	

Three Credit Hours
This course will offer students an opportunity to acquire deeper
knowledge of thought and practice in the major field of emphasis.
Each student must develop a plan of independent study at the outset
and file the completed study at the end of the semester
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and Dean of School of
Education.

EDUC-606—The Superintendency and School Organization 	

Three Credit Hours
Coursework emphasizes the principles of central school
administration and the structural organization of public education and
the responsibilities and authority of school boards, superintendents,
and principals and the relationships between them.

�EDUC-608—Literature for Children and Adolescents	

EDUC-619—Assessment of School Programs	

Three Credit Hours
A survey of literature for children. Appreciation and enjoyment
of noteworthy books including award winners and multicultural
literature will be the focus of instruction. The ability to effectively
use a variety of texts with children throughout the school program
will be emphasized.

Three Credit Hours
Coursework provides theoretical and applied analysis of the
procedures and techniques involved in designing and implementing
evaluation and assessment studies of total school programs. Attention
will be given to accreditation procedures, minimum standards,
legislative requirements, as well as the assessment of instructional
outcomes

EDUC-610—Seminar on School Improvement	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the process of designing, implementing, and
evaluating a school climate improvement program which includes
mutual efforts by staff and students to formulate and attain school
goals. Emphasis will be placed on effective school research.

EDUC-611—Staff Development and Evaluation
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses on designing staff development and evaluation
systems to enhance effectiveness of school personnel.

EDUC-612—Seminar in School Law	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework provides updates on legal issues and decisions related to
teaching and the administration of public schools including current
laws and regulations pertaining to public schools in South Carolina.
Prerequisite: EDUC-601

EDUC-613—Foundations of American Higher Education
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the historical, political,
sociological, and philosophical foundations of higher education.
Emphasis is on the complex relationship between society and higher
education. Issues regarding race, class, gender and culture within
the educational system are addressed in the context of fostering
educational opportunity and ameliorating inequalities. A historical
context also is established which allows for critical examination of
events, individuals, and ideas that have influenced the development
of higher education in the United States. Through an integration
of knowledge in the foundations of education, the course prepares
reflective decision makers who can critically examine various
schools of philosophical thought and political issues related to
higher education.

EDUC-614—Seminar in Educational Administration
Three Credit Hours
Coursework explores various theories and their impact on
administration and the organization. Emphasis will be placed on
behavioral science theories drawn from historical, philosophical,
and sociological works applied to the administrative process.

EDUC-616—Political Process of Public Education	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the study of the process by which education
public policy decisions are made, authority and responsibility,
power and influence, public policy, methods of determining power
structure, superintendency, and roles and tasks that includes
attention to school community relations.

EDUC-620—Systems Planning and Management for Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to apply systems theory to real educational
situations. Setting and implementing goals and objectives, using
various management techniques and tools, and then applying general
management principles and practices constitute the instructional
content.
EDUC-622—Critical Multicultural Issues in Higher Education
Three Credit Hours
A study of contemporary issues/trends internal and external to work
within higher education system, focusing on the status, programming
needs, and legal and ethical concerns of racial
minorities, persons with disabilities, different lifestyle orientations,
and adult learners on college/university campuses.
EDUC-624—Basic Counseling Skills
Three Credit Hours
Systematic development of basic counseling skills essential to enter
the counseling profession.
Prerequisite: EDUC-551 and/or faculty advisor approval.
EDUC-629—Practicum in School Counseling	
Three Credit Hours
Supervised counseling experience in which student serves as
counselor in school setting for a minimum of 100 clock hours.
Prerequisites: EDUC-624
EDUC-632, 633—Internship: School Superintendency 	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework provides supervised field studies and experiences in
central office administration.
Prerequisite: Passing PRAXISII score results on file at The Citadel
and permission of advisor.
EDUC-634—Practicum in Student Affairs and College Counseling
Three Credit Hours
Supervised counseling experience in which the student serves as a
college counselor in a school setting for a minimum of 100 clock
hours.
Prerequisite: EDUC-624
EDUC-642—Coaching in Literacy Education
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the role of literacy coaching (K12). Students learn to provide support for teachers and the school
community as a whole. As part of this class, students will create a
professional development presentation and lead a teacher inquiry
group on a topic related to literacy. This course will include topics
related to modeling instruction, observing and providing feedback,

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EDUC-643—Action Research in Literacy Coaching
Three Credit Hours
In this course, students learn to improve literacy coaching through
action research. Participants identify an issue or problem related
to literacy instruction, propose a research plan, collect and analyze
data, and interpret and present the results in written and oral formats.
Through their own teacher research, participants are able to influence
classroom practice and improve the literacy instruction in schools.
EDUC-650—Elementary School Counseling Internship I
Three Credit Hours
Supervised field experience of 300 clock hours in which student
serves as counselor in school setting.
Prerequisite: EDUC-629 &amp; permission of Advisor.
EDUC-651—Secondary Counseling Internship I
Three Credit Hours
Supervised field experience of 300 clock hours in which student
serves as counselor in school setting.
Prerequisite: EDUC-629 &amp; permission of Advisor.
EDUC-652—Elementary School Counseling Internship II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC-650 and permission from advisor. May be
taken concurrently with EDUC-650.
EDUC-653—Secondary School Counseling Internship II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC-651 and permission from advisor. May be
taken concurrently with EDUC-651.
EDUC-655—Internship I in Student Affairs and College
Counseling
Three Credit Hours
This supervised experience includes the student serving as a
student affairs specialist in a higher education institutional setting
for a minimum of 300 clock hours. Prerequisite: Permission from
a faculty advisor.
EDUC-656—Internship II in Student Affairs and College
Counseling
Three Credit Hours
This supervised experience includes the student serving as a
student affairs specialist in a higher education institutional setting
for a minimum of 300 clock hours. Prerequisite: Permission from
a faculty advisor.
Prerequisite: Permission from a faculty advisor.
EDUC-661—Internship in Elementary Administration I
(fall/spring/summer)	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes supervised field studies and experiences in
elementary school administration.
Prerequisites: Passing PRAXIS II score results on file at the Citadel
Graduate College and permission of advisor.

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EDUC-662—Internship in Elementary Administration II
(fall, spring, summer)
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes supervised field studies and experiences in
elementary administration.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of EDUC 661 and permission
of advisor.
EDUC-663—Internship Middle and High Administration I
(fall, spring, summer)
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes supervised field studies and experiences in
secondary school administration.
Prerequisites: Passing PRAXIS II score results on file at the Citadel
Graduate College and permission of advisor.
EDUC-664—Internship in Middle and High Administration II
(fall, spring, summer)	
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes supervised field studies and experiences in
secondary school administration.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of EDUC-663 and
permission of advisor.
EDUC-670—Foundations in STEM I
Three Credit Hours
The Foundations in STEM I course refreshes student knowledge
in the STEM disciplines. Topics such as foundational concepts
and applications of science, technology, engineering and math
are explored. These courses will provide students with a solid
background to enhance student confidence in STEM. Courses
will utilize current events, case studies, and relevant readings to
provide content knowledge and to highlight the interdisciplinary
nature of the STEM disciplines.
EDUC-680—Foundations in STEM II
Three Credit Hours
The Foundations in STEM II course is a follow up to the first
course and has students continue exploration of the foundational
concepts and applications of science, technology, engineering and
math.

�Electrical Engineering (ELEC)
ELEC-605–Advanced Power Systems
Three credit hours
A review of AC systems, power flow and symmetrical faults
will be given. Students will study symmetrical components,
unsymmetrical faults, system protection, power system controls,
and power line transients. Additional topics will include power
flow computational methods, regulatory aspects of the North
American power grid, and the use of computer tools for the design
of transmission and distribution systems.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
an undergraduate course in power system analysis or equivalent.
ELEC-615–Spectral Analysis
Three credit hours
Spectral estimation and analysis plays a key role in a large variety
of signal processing applications. Classical and modern spectral
analysis techniques are developed and compared in terms of
performance and implementation. Topics covered include
random-discrete signals, sample autocorrelations functions, the
periodogram, and parametric spectral estimates.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
an undergraduate course(s) in continuous and discrete time signal
analysis or equivalent.
ELEC-625–RF Systems
Three credit hours
Analysis, design, and optimization of radio-frequency systems.
The operation and characterization of RF components,
fundamentals of noise and distortion, and system concepts
including tools such as level charts and link budgets will be taught.
Applications will include wireless communication systems and
radar.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
undergraduate courses in linear systems and electromagnetic
fields.
ELEC-635–Adaptive Signal Processing
Three credit hours
An introduction to the analysis and design of adaptive systems
with applications in the areas of communications, signal
processing, and control. Topics include random signal models;
theory of adaptation and performance measures; LMS and RLS
algorithms; optimal filtering; adaptive equalization; interference
cancellation; signal prediction; and system identification.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
undergraduate courses in signals and systems, and probability and
statistics for engineers.

undergraduate courses in computer programming and probability
and statistics for engineers.
ELEC-655–Digital Communications
Three credit hours
Introduction to modern digital communication systems.
Emphasis on modulation and detection techniques and their
performance in the presence of noise.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor,
and undergraduate courses in linear systems and probability and
statistics for engineers.
ELEC-665–Fundamentals of Advanced Energy Conversion
Three credit hours
This course covers fundamentals of thermodynamics, chemistry,
flow and transport processes as applied to energy systems. Topics
include analysis of energy conversion in thermomechanical,
thermochemical, electrochemical, and photoelectric processes
in existing and future power and transportation systems, with
emphasis on efficiency, environmental impact and performance.
Systems utilizing fossil fuels, hydrogen, nuclear and renewable
resources, over a range of sizes and scales are discussed.
Applications include fuel reforming, hydrogen and synthetic fuel
production, fuel cells and batteries, combustion, hybrids, catalysis,
supercritical and combined cycles, photovoltaics, etc. The course
also deals with different forms of energy storage and transmission,
and optimal source utilization and fuel-life cycle analysis.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor and
undergraduate courses in university physics and engineering
mathematics.
ELEC-675–Computer Architecture
Three credit hours
Organization and design of computer systems hardware.
Provides the basic knowledge required for understanding and
designing standard and advanced computer architectures. Topics
include: instruction set architectures, ALU design and computer
arithmetic, memory organization, cache and virtual memories,
controller design, pipelining and parallelism.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission of the instructor,
and undergraduate courses in digital logic design and assembly
language programming.

ELEC-645–Data Communication Networks
Three credit hours
Fundamentals of data communication networks. Emphasis on
network algorithms and their performance. Topics include:
layered network architecture, Link Layer protocols, high-speed
packet switching, queueing theory, Local Area Networks, and
Wide Area Networking issues, including routing and flow control.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and

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�English (ENGL)
ENGL-500—Old and Middle English Literature

Three Credit Hours
A study of Beowulf, other Old English poems, and Old English
prose in translation; includes such Middle English works as Sir
Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, Piers Plowman, the Ancrene Riwle,
The Owl and the Nightingale, and other romances, lyrics, and drama.
(Chaucer is excluded.)

ENGL-501—Chaucer	
Three Credit Hours
A study of Chaucer’s language, art, and cultural milieu through
the reading of Troilus and Criseyde, the Canterbury Tales, and many
of the shorter works.

ENGL-502—Shakespeare	

ENGL-510—Victorian Literature	
Three Credit Hours
A study of English literature from 1832 to 1900 in major writers
such as Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, Carlyle, Swinburne, and
Rosetti.

ENGL-512—Literature of the U.S. South	
Three Credit Hours
A study of selected texts, both canonical and lesser-known, by
and about residents of the U.S. South. The course will emphasize
works produced since 1900 and will explore some of the recurring
themes often associated with the region: race, class, family, and
place; land, labor, and the pastoral ideal; nostalgia, history, and the
global South.

ENGL-516—Continental Literature	

Three Credit Hours
A comprehensive study of Shakespeare’s art, including an intensive
reading of several plays and appropriate attention to the primary
critical approaches.

Three Credit Hours
A study of European literature in translation since the
Renaissance, including works by such authors as Cervantes,
Moliere, Racine, Goethe, Stendhal, Balzac, Tolstoy, Dostoyevski,
and important writers of the twentieth century.

ENGL-503—English Drama to 1642	

ENGL-517, 518—Special Topics in Literature

Three Credit Hours
A study of English drama from its origins in the Middle Ages,
through the predecessors and contemporaries of Shakespeare, and
on to the closing of the theatres in 1642.

ENGL-504—Poetry and Prose of the English Renaissance	
Three Credit Hours
Non-dramatic poetry and prose of the sixteenth and early
seventeenth centuries, with emphasis on the major authors
(Spenser, Sidney, Marlowe, Jonson, Donne, and Herbert) and on
the major literary types.

ENGL-505—Milton	

Three Credit Hours
A study of a special author, period, topic, or problem in literature
which is outside the routine offerings of the department. The
subject for each course will be announced.

ENGL-520—A Survey of World Literature I	
Three Credit Hours
Masterpieces of world literature in translation from the beginnings
to around 1650 with special attention to the philosophical content
and the development of literary forms.

ENGL-521—A Survey of World Literature II	

Three Credit Hours
A study of the major poetry, selected prose, and selected minor
poems with emphasis on Paradise Lost.

Three Credit Hours
Masterpieces of world literature in translation from around 1650
to the present time with special attention to the philosophical
content and the development of literary forms.

ENGL-506—Restoration and Eighteenth Century Drama	

ENGL-522—Colonial and Revolutionary American Literature

Three Credit Hours
A study of such important dramatists of the period as Otway,
Etherege, Wycherley, Dryden, Congreve, Vanbrugh, Farquhar,
Goldsmith, and Sheridan.

ENGL-507—Poetry and Prose of the Restoration and
Eighteenth Century
Three Credit Hours
A study of Dryden, Swift, Pope, Johnson, Blake, and other
important poets and prose writers of the period.

ENGL-509—Romantic Literature	
Three Credit Hours
A study of Romantic writings of the early nineteenth century, with
special emphasis on Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, and
Keats.

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Three Credit Hours
A detailed study of major American writers from the earliest
settlers through the end of the eighteenth century.

ENGL-523—Nineteenth Century American Literature I—
Romanticism
Three Credit Hours
A study of major figures of the American Romantic period
(approximately 1830-1860), including Emerson, Thoreau, Poe,
Hawthorne, and Melville.

ENGL-524—Nineteenth Century American Literature II—
Realism
Three Credit Hours
A study of major figures of the American Realistic period
(approximately 1860-1900), including Whitman, Dickinson,
James, Twain, and Crane.

�ENGL-525—Eighteenth Century British Novel	
Three Credit Hours

cover poetry, fiction, and drama, as well as autobiographies and
cultural commentaries.

A study of the origins of the British novel, including such figures
as Fielding, Richardson, and Defoe.

ENGL-537— Contemporary British Fiction

ENGL-526—Victorian Novel	

A study of the novels and short stories of major contemporary
British writers.

Three Credit Hours
A study of major British novelists of the late nineteenth century,
including Dickens, Eliot, and Hardy.

ENGL-527—British Fiction: 1900 to 1945	
Three Credit Hours
A study of the novels and short stories of major 20th- century
British writers up to 1945, including such figures as Conrad,
Lawrence, Forster, Woolf, and Joyce.

ENGL-528—American Fiction: 1900 to 1945	
Three Credit Hours
A study of the novels and short stories of major American writers
of the early twentieth century, including such figures as Fitzgerald,
Hemingway, Faulkner, and Stein.

Three Credit Hours

ENGL-550, 551—Special Topics in Composition or Language	
One to Three Credit Hours
A study of a special author, period, topic, or problem in
composition or language which is outside the routine offerings of
the department. The subject for each course will be announced.

ENGL-552—Adolescent Literature	
Three Credit Hours
A study of literature for the adolescent, including methods of
introducing the major literary genres to the secondary school
student. Note: For students in the M.A.T in English program only.

ENGL-553—Modern English Grammar	

Three Credit Hours
A study of the significant American novels and short fiction
published since World War II.

Three Credit Hours
An intensive study of the syntax of present day English. The course
also includes a review of traditional grammar, focusing primarily
on the parts of speech. Special attention is given to linguistic
theory, particularly regarding the acquisition of language.

ENGL-530—Special Topics in The Humanities	

ENGL-554—History of the English Language	

ENGL-529—American Fiction: 1945 to the Present	

Three Credit Hours
A study of special areas of the humanities or related areas
which are outside the normal course offerings of the English
Department. The subject for each course will be announced.

ENGL-531—British Poetry: 1900 to Present	
Three Credit Hours
A study of the poetry of major twentieth-century British authors
such as Auden, Yeats, Thomas, and Hardy.

ENGL-532—American Poetry: 1900 to Present	
Three Credit Hours
A study of the poetry of major twentieth-century American
authors such as Eliot, Pound, Stevens, Williams, and Frost.

ENGL-533—British Drama: 1900 to Present	
Three Credit Hours
A study of the work of major twentieth-century British dramatists
such as Shaw, Pinter, Stoppard, and Beckett.

ENGL-534—American Drama: 1900 to Present	
Three Credit Hours
A study of the work of major twentieth-century American
dramatists such as O’Neill, Williams, Miller, and Albee.

ENGL-535—African American Literature	
Three Credit Hours
A study of African American literature from the early days of
slavery, to the struggle for emancipation, to the twentieth-century
Harlem Renaissance and civil rights movement. Readings will

Three Credit Hours
A historical survey of the syntactic and phonological features
of Old, Middle, Early Modern, and present day English. Special
attention is given to the varieties of American English, particularly
African American Vernacular English.

ENGL-555—Literary Criticism	

Three Credit Hours
A study of the major literary theories from ancient Greece to the
present and practical application of the theories to particular
works of literature. Special attention is given to semiotic theory
as it relates to the influence of language and visual images on
thinking, composing, and action.

ENGL-556—Theory and Practice of Teaching Composition

Three Credit Hours
A study of traditional and contemporary theories of the
composition process and applications of those theories to teaching
composition.

ENGL-557—Creative Writing—Poetry	

Three Credit Hours
Class discussion of student writing using twentieth-century poems
as models.

ENGL-558—Technical and Professional Writing	

Three Credit Hours
Principles and practice of technical communication as applied
to reports, technical papers, oral presentations, and business
communications.

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�ENGL-559—History and Theory of Rhetoric	

ENGL-574—Special topics in English Literature Before 1800

ENGL-560—Film Studies	

ENGL-575—Special topics in English Literature After 1800

Three Credit Hours
A study of language as a means of winning the assent, sympathy,
or cooperation of an audience. Includes contemporary rhetorical
theory and its development from classical rhetoric.
Three Credit Hours
A study of films from a variety of nations and filmmakers.
Attention is given to how techniques of filmmaking such as
mise en scène, montage, and lighting communicate a filmmaker’s
construction of meaning. In some cases, comparisons may also
be made between films and their written sources to demonstrate
differing approaches to conveying comparable meaning.

ENGL-562—Workshop in Advanced Composition	

Three Credit Hours
The study, discussion, and practice of advanced composition
techniques; including the use of computer technology for print
documents, audio-visual presentations, and web applications.

ENGL-563—Creative Writing—Fiction	
Three Credit Hours
Class discussion of student writing using twentieth-century
fictional works as models.
ENGL-564—Teaching with Technology
Three Credit Hours
Focuses on a wide range of web-based resources that future
teachers can use to improve their students’ writing, enrich their
understanding of literature, and get them excited about learning.
This course provides interactive instruction designed to make
work in and out of the classroom more meaningful for students.
It also demonstrates how to incorporate applications that students
use on a daily basis. Over the course of the semester, MAT candidates will develop web-based projects that they can incorporate in
their future courses.

ENGL-570—Topics in African American Literary Genres	

Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular genre of African American literature, suchas
drama, novels, or poetry. Topics will vary according to instructors.

ENGL-571—Topics in African American Literary Periods	

Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular period of African American literature, such as
the Harlem Renaissance. Topics will vary according to instructors.

ENGL-572—Topics in Major African American Writers	

Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular African American writer, such as Langston
Hughes or Toni Morrison. Topics will vary according to instructors.

ENGL-573—Special Topics in African American Literature

Three Credit Hours
A study of a specific topic in African American literature that is not
a genre, period, or individual writer. Topics will vary according to
instructor.

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Three Credit Hours
A study of a specific topic in English Literature Before 1800. Topic
will vary according to instructor. This course fulfills the period
requirement for English Literature before 1800.
Three Credit Hours
A study of a specific topic in English Literature After 1800. Topic
will vary according to instructor. This course fulfills the period
requirement for English Literature after 1800.

ENGL-576—Special topics in American Literature

Three Credit Hours
A study of a specific topic in American Literature. Topic will vary
according to instructor. This course fullfills the period requirement
for American Literature.

ENGL-595—Methods and Materials for English Language Arts

Three Credit Hours
This course exposes students to theories and practices of teaching
English (to include reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing
and thinking) in grades 9-12, including preparation for reflective
practice and classroom-based teacher research. In-class instruction
is augmented by field experiences that expose students to the
professionalism of practicing ELA teachers and the realities of
working with a diverse population of students. This course is intended
to prepare candidates for a teaching internship. Prerequisites: EDUC501 and EDUC-592.
Note: For students in the M.A.T. in English program only.

ENGL-650—Literary Research	

Three Credit Hours
Study of textual bibliography, research methods and resources, and
methods of presenting research.

ENGL-698—Tutorial	

Three Credit Hours
Individual study of a given topic following a syllabus of readings,
papers, and other assignments prescribed by a faculty member
serving as director.

ENGL-699—Independent Study	
Three Credit Hours
Individual study of an agreed-upon topic under the direction
of a faculty member but following a course of reading and
other requirements proposed by the student and established by
negotiation with the director.

ENGL-700—Seminar	
Three Credit Hours
Individual research into a scholarly or critical problem in
literature, composition, or language. Progress, methods, and
results will be shared with the class by presentation and discussion
will lead to the preparation of a single long paper.

ENGL-701—Thesis	
Six Credit Hours
Completion of a formal master’s thesis under faculty direction.

�ENGL-703—Seminar in English Literature Before 1800

Three Credit Hours
Study of a scholarly or critical issue in literature, composition, or
language. Typically, class presentations and seminar/discussion
format are required with a single long paper as the culminating
student project. This course fulfills the period requrement for
English Literature before 1800 as well as the seminar requirement.

ENGL-704—Seminar in English Literature After 1800

Three Credit Hours
Study of a scholarly or critical issue in literature, composition, or
language. Typically, class presentations and seminar/discussion
format are required with a single long paper as the culminating
student project. This course fulfills the period requrement for
English Literature after 1800 as well as the seminar requirement.

ENGL-705—Seminar in American Literature

Three Credit Hours
Study of a scholarly or critical issue in literature, composition, or
language. Typically, class presentations and seminar/discussion
format are required with a single long paper as the culminating
student project. This course fulfills the period requrement for
American Literature as well as the seminar requirement.

Health, Exercise, and Sport Science (HESS)
HESS-501—Nutrition
Three Credit Hours
A study of primary nutrients essential to health with attention given
to specific needs from infancy through adulthood. Current theories
and practices related to physical and intellectual performance are also
investigated. Contemporary topics are presented such as degenerative
diseases, food-borne diseases, fad dieting, food additives, and sports
nutrition.

HESS-502—Drug and Substance Abuse	
Three Credit Hours
A study of characteristics of commonly abused chemicals and other
substances and reasons for abuse. Attention will be given to methods
of rehabilitation and prevention.

HESS-503—Human Sexuality	
Three Credit Hours
A study of all facets of human sexuality.

HESS-504—Public Health	
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to analyze public health trends, services, funding,
and organization of local, state, and federal agencies.

HESS-505—Motor Development and Motor Learning	
Three Credit Hours
Study of appropriate learning theories, hereditary and environmental
factors influencing learning and performance of gross motor skills.
HESS-506—Applied Physiology of Exercise 	
Three Credit Hours
Study of effects of exercise upon various components of physical
fitness. Analysis and interpretation of research in areas of

cardiovascular-pulmonary adjustment, metabolic requirement, and
heat regulation during exercise are emphasized.
Prerequisite: Human Physiology or Exercise Physiology

HESS-507—Special Problems in Health Science, Exercise
Science, and Sport Science	
Three Credit Hours
An independent research study of a local problem or a specialized
subject area not normally covered in existing courses.
Prerequisite: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I.

HESS-508—Epidemiology	
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the science of epidemiology and techniques used
in epidemiology.
Prerequisite: Tests and Measurements, Statistics, or equivalent.
HESS-509—Preventive and Rehabilitative Aspects of Physical
Activity	
Three Credit Hours
This course provides emphasis on roles of exercise and physical
activity in prevention and rehabilitation of degenerative diseases.

HESS-510—Biomechanics of Sports Techniques	
Three Credit Hours
Study and analysis of humans in motion, sport object motion,
and forces acting upon animate and inanimate bodies. Basic
cinematographic and non-cinematographic techniques are utilized
in a variety of both general and specific sports skill applications.
Prerequisites: Anatomy and/or Physiology
HESS-511—Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
(Exercise Science)
Three Credit Hours
Opportunities for graduate students to take special courses not
generally offered within the department. Each course must be
appropriate for one’s program of studies, and permission of the
Director of Graduate Studies in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
is required.
Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.

HESS-512—Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
(Sports Management)
Three Credit Hours
Opportunities for graduate students to take special courses not
generally offered within the department. Each course must be
appropriate for one’s program of studies, and permission of the
Director of Graduate Studies in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
is required.
Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.

HESS-513—Sport Facility &amp; Event Management
Three Credit Hours
This course will integrate various operational functions of sport
facilities, including management principles, methodologies,
and practices. In addition, effective management of sport and
recreational events will be studied.

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�HESS-518—Sport Marketing
Three Credit Hours
This course will cover basic components of sport marketing: use of
sports as a marketing tool for other products; marketing of sports
products; and current considerations relevant for both marketing
through and marketing of sports.

HESS-520—Special Topics in Sport Management
Three Credit Hours
Opportunity for graduate students to take special courses not
generally offered within the department. Each course must be
appropriate for one’s program of studies, and permission of the
Director of Graduate Studies in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
is required.

HESS-521—The Art of Selling in Sport
Three Credit Hours
A course concentrating on knowledge, skills and concepts related to
the “art” of sales, an area valued considerably in the sport industry.

HESS 523—Administration and Leadership of Exercise and
Sport Organizations
Three Credit Hours
This course examines organizational theory and behavior as well
as leadership qualities related to exercise and sport organizations.
Effectiveness, structure, and design of sport and exercise
organizations will be addressed as well as cultures, leadership
styles, conflicts, changes, and human resources involved in these
entities.

HESS-525—Scientific Principles of Physical Education,
Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science

Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the study of effects of
exercise, physical activity, and work on various physical fitness
components, as well as analysis of the human body in motion,
sports objects in motion, and forces acting upon animate and
inanimate objects/bodies.
Prerequisite: A biology, chemistry, or physics course and two
human anatomy and/or physiology courses.

HESS-527—Content &amp; Methods of Teaching School Health
Education &amp; Health-Related Aspects of Physical Fitness

Prerequisite: HESS 550 or permission of the instructor.
HESS-529—Special Problems in Sport Management
Three Credit Hours
A independent research study of local, regional or national issue/
subject of interest in Sport Management that is not normally covered
in existing courses.

HESS-530—Practicum in Sport Management
Three Credit Hours
A supervised field experience of at least 125 hours in a sport industry
setting. Students observe, shadow, and work in a setting that enhances
and complements classroom learning, develops valuable skills,
nurtures professional networking, and acts to advance one’s future
career goals.
Prerequisites: Sport Marketing (HESS-518), Administration and
Leadership of Exercise and Sport Organizations (HESS-523), or
instructor approval.
HESS-533—Content &amp; Methods of Teaching Elementary School
Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
This course teaches content and theoretical and practical study
of teaching progressively graded programs of activities for
elementary school students, grades K-5.
Prerequisite: HESS 550 or permission of the instructor.

HESS-534—Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in Sport
&amp; Physical Activity
Three Credit Hours
Study of legal, ethical, and practical definitions of involving people
with disabilities within physical activity, physical education, and
sport settings.

HESS-535—History, Philosophy, and Curriculum of Physical
Education

Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the historical and philosophical
roots of physical education and examines the degree to which
these influence curricular models and decisions made by K-12
practitioners.

HESS-538—Internship in Sport Management

Three Credit Hours
This course updates content knowledge and prepares students in
teaching styles, methodologies, and assessment techniques for
health education curricula in K-12 schools.
Prerequisite: A health and wellness course or passing a
departmental competency exam.

Six Credit Hours
Involvement in an external working experience with a host
organization for a period of at least 500 hours. This internship will
provide students with opportunities to receive practical experience
in selected sport management settings.
Prerequisites: All required program courses or instructor approval.

HESS-528—Content &amp; Methods of Teaching Rhythmic
Activities &amp; Movement Education
Three Credit Hours
This course teaches content and prepares students in teaching
methodologies for fundamental rhythmic activities and
movement education in grades K-12, including basic locomotor
skills, creative rhythmic activities, dances (tradi-tional, folk,
square, social, line), and aerobics. Additional emphasis is placed
on candidate skill development in dance and basic gymnastics.

HESS-539—Sport Public Relations &amp;Promotions

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Three Credit Hours
A course focusing on marketing and public relations principles and
practices in the sport management industry.

HESS-540—Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to introduce procedures for conducting,

�evaluating, and applying research in health, exercise, and sport
science including an understanding of fundamental research design,
data collection, and data analysis.

laboratory techniques for assessing human physiological responses
to exercise, physical training, health-related physical fitness, and
sport performance will be studied.

HESS-541—Current and Future Trends in Health, Exercise,
and Sport Science

HESS-548—Psychology of Sport and Motivation	

Three Credit Hours
Investigation and exploration of current and future trends in health,
exercise, and sport science through contemporary readings and
seminar discussions.
Prerequisites: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I.

HESS-542—Practicum in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science	
Three Credit Hours
A supervised field experience of at least 125 hours in a health
science, exercise science, or sport science setting. Students
observe, shadow, and work in a setting (s) to enhance and
complement classroom learning, develop valuable skills, nurture
networking, and may advance one toward future career goals.
Prerequisites: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I.
HESS-543—Consumer Health	
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to produce smarter consumers in the health
marketplace. Emphasis is on evaluation of health products and
services.

HESS-544—Exercise Testing &amp; Assessment

Three Credit Hours
A course addressing the effects of participating in exercise and sport on
psychological traits and states of participants and fans. Cognitive and
neurobiological mechanisms and psychological limitations to athletic
performance will be studied, as well as mental and psychological
techniques and strategies to improve performance and achievement
in sport and exercise.

HESS-549—Sociological and Cultural Aspects of Sport	
Three Credit Hours
An examination of sport in America and its effects on society, including
race, gender, adherence, values, and violence.

HESS-550—Instructional Aspects of Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to discuss theories of instruction in
physical education settings including environmental arrangements,
task presentation, content development, and feedback. Practical
applications of these principles to small peer group settings using open
and closed motor skills will be included.

HESS-551—Content and Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical
Education

Three Credit Hours
A course designed to acquire knowledge and develop skills
necessary for exercise testing, physical fitness assessment, and
exercise prescriptions among a variety of populations. Topics to be
addressed include exercise program goals and objectives, principles
and methods of physical fitness screening, development and testing,
evaluation of existing exercise programs, exercise prescriptions, and
administration and programming considerations.

Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to develop both the pedagogical skills of
teacher candidates as well as content knowledge in teaching team
and individual/dual sports. Emphasis is placed on planning, teaching,
and evaluating physical education lessons in secondary settings.
Additional emphasis is placed on candidate skill development in team
and individual/dual sports.
Prerequisite: HESS 550 or permission of the instructor.

HESS-545—Nutrition for Exercise, Sport, and Physical
Activity	

HESS-552—Fundraising for Sport Organizations

Three Credit Hours
An examination of nutrition and physical activity interactions
including exercise and sport. Topics include current research
on nutrients and ergogenic aids, as well as dietary analysis and
intervention with athletes.

HESS-546—Environmental Physiology 	
Three Credit Hours
A course examining energetics of environmental stress on
cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, and muscle physiology as
pertain to physical performance.

HESS-547—Techniques of Conditioning for Sport and
Physical Fitness 	
Three Credit Hours
A study of fundamental concepts of human physiology and
exercise physiology as apply to programs of physical conditioning,
training, and physical fitness. Theories, current research, and

Three Credit Hours
Traditional and innovative revenue acquisition methods for sport
organizations will be examined. Fundamental concepts and theories
of fundraising applicable to the sport industry will be studied.

HESS-553—Sport Communications
Three Credit Hours
Examination of the role of sport organizations as communications
systems where effective written and oral interpersonal communication
skills are imperative for success.

HESS-554—Analysis of Sports Skills and Techniques	
Three Credit Hours
An application of data collection and data analysis tools including
EMG, videography, and force transducers to kinesiological systems
of the human body during movement and sport skills.

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�HESS-555—Legal Aspects of Sport
Three Credit Hours
This course reviews legal considerations, responsibilities, and
liabilities of organizations and personnel related to sport and
recreation. An examination of event management, personnel
relations, and governmental regulations impacting sport and
recreation as well as tort liability with special emphasis on effective
management of risk, athletic eligibility, contracts, and Title IX.

HESS-556—Sport Finance
Three Credit Hours
This course addresses basic theory in finance and accounting as
applied to managerial control of sport organizations. It examines
forms of ownership, taxation, financial analysis, feasibility studies,
and economic impact studies related to sport organizations.

HESS-557—Economics of Sport
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to fundamental economic concepts
and analysis, especially those related to spectator sports, and youth
sports, recreational sports, the sporting goods industry.

HESS-558—Advertising in Sport
Three Credit Hours
A course examining knowledge, skills and concepts required for
succesful advertising in the sport industry. Strategies and techniques
of successful advertising wll be studied.
HESS-559-Research in Sport Management
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to introduce procedures for conducting,
evaluating, and applying research in the sport management domain,
including an understanding of the utility of research, fundamental
research design, data collection, and data analysis.

HESS-560—Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science II

Three Credit Hours
Advanced procedures for conducting, evaluating, and applying research
in health, exercise, and sport science including an understanding of
parametric and nonparametric instruments and methodologies used
to measure and evaluate various parameters considered essential to
research in health, exercise, and sport science.
Prerequisite: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I.

HESS-561—Advanced Measurement and Evaluation in Physical
Education
Three Credit Hours
Analysis and interpretations of data associated with various cognitive,
affective and psychomotor tests commonly used in physical education.
Topics include test administration, test construction, performancebased assessments, rubrics, and physical fitness and skill testing.

HESS-620—Professional Internship in Teaching

Six Credit Hours
A requirement for teacher certification, observation, and teaching
in approved schools under supervision by a college professor. Two

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placements are required: one in an elementary school setting and
one in a secondary school setting. A field experience component of
a minimum of 60 days is required.
Prerequisites: Please refer to program requirements.

HESS-598—Thesis I in Health Science, Exercise Science, and
Sport Science	
Three Credit Hours
Student will be directed to develop a research question or problem
statement, define terminology, identify limitations and delimitations,
and formulate hypotheses and purpose statements. A literature
review critiquing previous research on the topic and a description of
methodology to be used to solve the problem will be included. Chapters
1, 2, and 3 of the thesis will be completed and presented to the thesis
committee for approval.
Prerequisites: HESS-540, HESS-560 Research Techniques and Methods
of Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I, II.

HESS-599—Thesis II in Health Science, Exercise Science, and
Sport Science		
Three Credit Hours
Student will be directed to report results, discuss findings in relation
to the introduction and previous literature, identify recommendations
and conclusions, and include a bibliography. Chapters 4 and 5 of the
thesis will be completed, and the entire thesis presented in an oral
defense to the thesis committee for approval. The student will also be
expected to submit the research for presentation at a state, regional,
or national meeting or equivalent.
Prerequisites: HESS-540, HESS-560 Research Techniques and
Methods of Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
I, II and HESS-598, Thesis I in Health Science, Exercise Science, and
Sport Science.

History (HIST)
HIST-502—Colonial America and the American Revolution to
1789	               

Three Credit Hours
The motives of colonization; the evolution of self-government;
the extension of the frontier; economic, social, and religious life;
imperial rivalries; the causes of the Revolution; the War for American
Independence; problems of the Confederation; and the establishment
of the Federal Union.

HIST-503—The Jeffersonian and Nationalist Period	

Three Credit Hours
A study of American history, 1800-1850, with an emphasis on the clash
of Federalist and Jeffersonian principles; emerging political and cultural
nationalism; the war of 1812; the influence of Jacksonian Democracy
on political, social, and economic life; growing sectionalism and the
Mexican War.

HIST-504—Civil War and Reconstruction		

Three Credit Hours
The political, economic, diplomatic, and military history of the
United States, 1850-1877, emphasizing the forces that tend to bind
or disrupt the Union and including a detailed account of the war
and its consequences.

�HIST-506—The U.S. in the Twentieth Century            

Three Credit Hours
A study of the efforts to fulfill the democratic vision in the era of wars
and depressions, accelerating technological innovation, material
progress, and cultural change.

HIST-521—The American South                          

Three Credit Hours
The political, social, and economic development of the South
from the 1820s to the present with an emphasis on the region
within the national context as one of both change and continuity.

HIST-522—South Carolina History                        

Three Credit Hours
A survey of the political, economic, social, and intellectual
development of South Carolina from its discovery to the present,
with emphasis on the relation of the state to the South and to the
nation.

HIST-523—Afro-American History                      

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the history of black Americans in the United
States, with emphasis on the social forces underlying transition from
West Africa to the New World, from slavery to freedom, and from
rural to urban life. Topics to be discussed include the Atlantic slave
trade, American slave societies, maroon communities, free blacks
in the antebellum United States, Reconstruction and free labor,
colonization, emigration, and urban migration.

HIST-532—Ancient Greece                            

Three Credit Hours
Greek civilization from its beginning to Alexander the Great.
Emphasis on political, economic, social, and intellectual movements.

HIST-533—Ancient Rome                              

Three Credit Hours
Roman history from its beginning until the Age of Constantine.
Emphasis on political and social developments in the Republic and
the early empire.

HIST-535—Medieval Europe                            

Three Credit Hours
European social, political, economic, and religious institutions and
cultural and intellectual phenomena in the light of the changing
historical environment from the end of the Ancient World to the
Renaissance.

HIST-537—Renaissance and Reformation                 

Three Credit Hours
The Renaissance as a European-wide movement emanating from the
Italian peninsula; the crisis of the church medieval and the rise of
the Renaissance papacy; Humanism, with special emphasis on the
great painters, architects, and sculptors such as Giotto, Brunelleschi,
Donatello, Botticelli, da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo; the
Renaissance city-states, Machiavelli, and the Renaissance monarchies
of France, England, Spain, and the Holy Roman Empire; the
continuing crisis of the church medieval and the religious upheavals
of Protestantism; the work of Luther, Calvin, Zwingli, and the
Anabaptists; the Catholic Reformation.

HIST-541—Enlightenment and French Revolution            

Three Credit Hours
The major social, political, and cultural changes in Europe from
the death of Louis XIV to the fall of Napoleon. Topics include
the intellectual history of the Enlightenment; the causes of the
Revolution; the development of radical ideologies; social and political
instability; the French impact on Europe; and the achievements of
Napoleon as civil administrator, military strategist, and commander.

HIST-542—Nineteenth-Century Europe                    

Three Credit Hours
Europe from Waterloo to Sarajevo; political reaction and reform; the
Industrial Revolution with its economic, social, and political effects;
nationalism and the renewed interest in imperialism; other factors
in international rivalries and the coming of World War I.

HIST-543—Twentieth-Century Europe                    

Three Credit Hours
An examination of the origins and consequences of two World Wars
on the major European states; the political, social, and economic
development of those states and their relative positions today.

HIST-545—History of Modern Russia                    

Three Credit Hours
History of the development of Tsarist absolutism under the Romanov
dynasty and of the religious, social, and economic institutions of the
Tsarist state. Intensive treatment of the 1917 Revolution; the rise and
fall of the Soviet empire.

HIST-551—Women in the Western World                  

Three Credit Hours
An examination of the ideas, institutions, and events in Western
Civilization which specifically affected women. Lectures and
readings will be organized topically rather than geographically or
chronologically. Areas to be examined include religion, education, sex
and marriage, the family, work, feminist and suffragist movements.

HIST-560—History of the Non-Western World

Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the histories of East Asia, Meso-America,
the Middle East, South Asia, and Sub-Sahara Africa. It examines
the development of each area’s political, social, and cultural traditions and institutions. Close attention is devoted to social values,
reilgious beliefts, and cultural practices. Particular emphasis is
given to how contact with the West irrevocably altered each region. (This course does not count towards the requirements for
the MA in History.)

  
HIST-562—Colonial Latin America                        

Three Credit Hours
A survey of Spanish and Portuguese colonial America to 1825. Topics
include native populations on the eve of conquest; exploration and
conquest by Europeans; the development of multiracial societies; the
colonial economies; the institutions of Ibero-American empires; the
social, economic, and intellectual roots of revolution; independence
movements.

HIST-563—Modern Latin America                       

Three Credit Hours
A survey of Spanish and Portuguese America since the wars for

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�independence. Topics include the aftermath of the independence
movements, incorporation into the international economy, changing
social organization, race relations, the search for political stability,
the role of the military, 20th century revolutionary movements,
intellectual currents.

HIST-572—Precolonial Africa                          

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the precolonial history of sub-Saharan Africa.
Special attention will be focused on the growth of Islam in West
Africa, the East African city-states and kingdoms, and the upheaval
in nineteenth-century southern Africa. African slavery and the
slave-trade will also be considered.

HIST-573—Modern Africa                            

Three Credit Hours
A history of the development of Africa during the modern period,
including European penetration, the Colonial era, African resistance
and independence, and contemporary issues.

HIST-577—Modern Middle East                         

Three Credit Hours
Tradition, modernization, and change in the contemporary Islamic
World. The impact of nationalism, secularism, and westernization
in the Middle East, from the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire
and the emergence of successor states to the Arab-Israeli conflict,
the oil crisis, and Great Power confrontation.

HIST-582—China to 1800                              

 Three Credit Hours
A survey of traditional Chinese history from earliest times to
1800. Emphasis is placed upon intellectual development against
the background of social, political, and economic transformations.

HIST-583—Modern China                              

Three Credit Hours
A study of Chinese history from 1800 to the present, emphasizing
the transformation of the Confucian universal empire into a modern
national state. The course will focus on the problems of imperialism,
nationalism, revolution, the rise of communism, the proletarian
Cultural Revolution, and the Four Modernizations in post-Mao
China.

HIST-586—Japan to 1800                               

Three Credit Hours
A survey of the political, economic, and cultural development of
Japan from earliest times to 1800, with emphasis on the borrowing
and adaptation of Chinese culture and the development of a unique
Japanese civilization.

HIST-587—Modern Japan                            

Three Credit Hours
A study of modern Japanese history from 1800 to the present,
with emphasis on the creation of the modern state, the impact of
Western civilization on Japanese culture, Japan’s experience with
liberalism and militarism, with Japanese imperialism, and the
postwar transformation.

*HIST-590—Special Topics in U.S. History	
Three Credit Hours

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Examples include Turning Points in American History, the
Progressive Era, the Social and Cultural Transformation of the
1920s, etc.

*HIST-591—Special Topics in European History	

Three Credit Hours
Examples include Georgian Britain, Edwardian Britain, the European
Left and Labor, etc.

*HIST-592—Special Topics in Latin American Asian/African
History	

Three Credit Hours
A course that concentrates upon an important historical period or
topic within one of four principal regions: Latin America and the
Caribbean, Asia, Africa, or the Middle East.

*HIST-593—Special Topics in Peace, War, and Diplomacy	

Three Credit Hours
Examples include World War I, the Vietnam War, Diplomacy of the
American Civil War, etc.

HIST-594—Historiography for Social Studies Teachers
Three Credit Hours
Designed for social studies and history teachers in the
secondary and middle schools, this course seeks to familiarize
students with the history of historical writing and the tools of
a practicing historian. The course will examine the various
methods of gathering historical data and conceptualizing and
interpreting historical information. A focus will be placed on
how to write and how to teach writing a research paper. (This
course does not count towards the requirements for the MA in
History.)
HIST-610—Special Topics in U.S. History                

Three Credit Hours
Examples include the Depression and New Deal; Business, Labor
and Economic History; Social and Cultural History.

HIST-620—Special Topics in Lowcountry Studies      

Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary course organized around a specific topic
(e.g., Education, the Environment of the Lowcountry, Plantation
Culture, Gullah, the Caribbean Origins of the Lowcountry). This
interdisciplinary course will allow a student to explore an area of
specific interest.

HIST-630—Special Topics in Peace, War, and Diplomacy

Three Credit Hours
Examples include The Diplomacy of the American Revolution,
Disarmament during the 1920s, etc. This course may be offered as
HIST 660 (3) for topics in European history and as HIST 680 (3) for
topics in Asian, African, or Latin American history.

HIST-640—Special Topics in European History            

Three Credit Hours
Examples include Social and Cultural History, the Scientific
Revolution, the Age of Louis XIV, etc.

HIST-650—Special Topics in British History               

Three Credit Hours
Examples include The English Reformation, the English Civil War,

�the Victorian Age, etc.

HIST-670—Special Topics in Asian/African/ Latin American
History

Three Credit Hours
A course that concentrates upon an important historical period or
topic within one of four principal regions: Latin America and the
Caribbean, Asia, Africa, or the Middle East.

HIST-691—Historiography                            

Three Credit Hours
The core course. Examines various methods of gathering historical
data and issues of conceptualization and interpretation. The course
thus seeks to develop in students critical awareness and expertise
based on familiarity with a variety of historical techniques, methods,
and concepts.

HIST-692—Teaching of History and Social Sciences      

Three Credit Hours
Organization, methods, and procedures for teaching history and the
social studies in the secondary and middle schools.

HIST-710—Research Seminar in U.S. History               

Three Credit Hours
A topical seminar that focuses on a central historical problem
with a major research paper required. Primary sources are utilized
whenever possible.

HIST-720—Research Seminar in Lowcountry Studies     

Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary seminar designed to acquaint students with the
historical methods necessary to pursue successfully a research topic.
This will entail an introduction to primary sources.

HIST-740—Research Seminar in European History          

Three Credit Hours
A topical seminar focused upon a central historical problem with a
major research paper required.

HIST-760—Research Seminar in Asian/ African/Latin American History

Three Credit Hours
A topical seminar focused upon a central historical problem within
one of four principal regions: Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia,
Africa, or the Middle East. A major research paper will be required.

HIST-770—Independent Study in History                 
Three Credit Hours
Repeatable once.

HIST-801-802—Master’s Thesis                  	
Six Credit Hours

*These 500-level special topics courses are designed primarily for
the brief summer terms each with an enrollment of up to twenty
(20) students. Lectures are accompanied by some discussion of the
readings, and usually a short paper of 10 to 15 pages is required. In
contrast, the comparable 600-level special topics courses (i.e., HIST610, 630, 640, and 670) are restricted to fifteen (15) M.A. students

History and Teaching Content (HITC)
HITC-560—History of the Non-Western World
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the histories of East Asia, Meso-America,
the Middle East, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. It examines
the development of each area’s political, social, and cultural traditions and institutions. Close attention is devoted to social values,
religious beliefs, and cultural practices. Particular emphasis is given to how contact with the West irrevocably altered each region.
HITC-501—History of the United States to 1877
HITC-502—History of the United States from 1877
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of American history from the period of discovery to
the present; a brief treatment of the colonial period, followed by
a more detailed study such subjects as the causes of the Revolution, the framing of the Constitution, the development of political
parties, the sectional conflict, economic progress and problems,
and foreign relations; special emphasis place on understanding the
nature of American democracy and the role of the United States in
world affairs from 1789 to the present.
HITC-503—South Carolina History
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the political, economic, social, and intellectual
development of South Carolina from its discovery to the present,
with emphasis on the relation of the state to the South and to the
nation.
HITC-504—Europe and the World to 1500
HITC-505—Europe and the World from 1500
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the development of European civilization from
ancient times to the present. Among the major topics are Classical
Greece, Republican Rome, Imperial Rome, the Protestant Reformation, the Age of European Exploration adn Conquest, Absolutism, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the Industrial
Revolution, Liberalism, Nationalism, Imperialism, Modernism,
and Totalitarianism. Particular focus will be place on Europe’s
relationship with the wider world.
HITC-511—Special Topics in the History of the United States
Three Credit Hours
A course that concentrates on a specific historical period or topic
in United States history. Examples may include the Depression
and New Deal; Business, Labor and Economic History; Social and
Cultural History.
HITC-512—Special Topics World History
Three Credit Hours
A course that concentrates upon an important historical period or
topic within one of five principal regions: Europe, Latin America
and the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, or the Middle East. Examples
include Social and Cultural History, the History of China, the
French Revolution, World War Two and the Holocaust, etc.

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�Leadership (LDRS)
LDRS-710—Ethics, Values, &amp; Principled Leadership

Three Credit Hours
In this course students will study ethics, to include its philosophical foundations. Students will also learn and practice ethical decisionmaking through dilemma resolution processes. Leadership
virtues, values, and character will be emphasized as leadership
essentials. Servant leadership, authentic leadership, and the role of
individual spirituality will be explored. Principled leadership will
be defined as the subscription to a particular set of positive values.
Prerequisite: BADM 722

LDRS-711—Leading Change: Organization Development and
Transformation

Three Credit Hours
In this course students examine the leadership processes associatedwith achieving effective change, including transformational and
situational leadership. Students will study the conscious and
purposeful processes involved in developing an organization’s
capabilities targeted toward achieving its mission. Students will
engage in organizational diagnoses and study leader intervention
methods aimed at achieving organizational change with the goal
of improvement toward mission accomplishment.
Prerequisite: BADM 722

LDRS-712—Leading Teams: Coaching, Culture, Diversity, and
Globalization
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses upon team development through leadership
in an environment characterized by diversity. Students learn
about effective team development strategies and the role that
leaders play in coaching. Students also examine the role of culture
in organizations as it impacts behavior, group effectiveness, and
the capability of the organization to learn. Globalization and
international cultures are also explored.
Prerequisites: BADM 722 and PSYC 570

LDRS-713—Leadership Self-Appraisal, Development, and
Critical Thinking

Three Credit Hours
This course gives the student the opportunity to study and use
instruments to conduct a leadership self-appraisal. The course
also emphasizes activities necessary to engage in the development
of one’s leadership abilities. Students will make extensions into
critical thinking, creativity, innovation, and emotional intelligence
in order to consider the impact of those upon their own leadership
development and effectiveness. Prerequisites: BADM 722 and
PSYC 500

LDRS-714—Strategic Leadership, Vision, Mission and
Contemporary Issues

Three Credit Hours
The critical importance of vision as purposeful direction is
emphasized in this course. Strategic leadership is examined as
the alignment of the organization with its environment in terms
of mission orientation. Contemporary issues are derived from
the examination of the current environment for leadership and
leaders.
Prerequisites: BADM 722 and LDRS 711.

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LDRS-715—Leadership Capstone Project

Three Credit Hours
Students will conduct a formal research project under the guidance of a professor who serves as the project monitor. The project
will focus upon leadership or a topic directly related to leadership.
Prerequisites: PSCI 500, PSCI 501, PSYC 500, PSYC 570, BADM
713, BADM 722, and all LDRS courses; during a student’s last
term of degree completion, this course may be taken concurrent
only with LDRS-prefix courses.

LDRS-716—Independent Study

Three Credit Hours
An in-depth study of a selected topic in leadership.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Head

LDRS-723—Communications for Leadership

Three Credit Hours
This course is identical to BADM 713 and is cross-listed for the
benefit of the MBA and LDRS programs.

�Mathematics (MATH)

MATH 542—Probability and Statistics

Three Credit Hours
The Euclidean algorithm; prime and composite integers,
elementary Diophantine equations, Pythagorean triples, Euler’s
phi-function, congruences, Euler-Fermat theorems, exponents
and primitive roots, quadratic residues.

Three Credit Hours
Topics will include probability, random variables, important
probability distributions, sampling distributions, point and
interval estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, correlation,
and analysis of variance. Emphasis will be given to applications
in the fields of biology, business, agriculture, political science, and
education.

MATH-512—History of Mathematics

MATH-545—Applications of Discrete Mathematics

MATH-511—Number Theory

Three Credit Hours
A survey of the development of mathematics from the time of the
ancients to the present, analysis of causes for the retardation of the
advancement of mathematics in different centuries, contributions
by under represented cultures and selected reading to show the
contributions of mathematics to the development of science.

MATH-514—Methods for Middle/Secondary Mathematics

Three Credit Hours
Various methodologies for teaching middle and secondary
mathematics will be introduced and used in the course. The
emphasis will be on using techniques and ideas suggested in the
NCTM standards and South Carolina Frameworks. Ideas on how
to supplement textbook material and how to motivate students
will be presented. Students in the course will have the opportunity
to practice the techniques presented.
Note: All undergraduate mathematics prerequites must be
completed before taking this course.

MATH-518—Technology in Mathematics Classrooms

Three Credit Hours
This course will introduce new technological developments and
explore ways to use calculators, computers, etc. in the teaching of
mathematics.
Note: May be substituted for MATH 618.

MATH-521—Modern Geometry

Three Credit Hours
A reexamination of elementary geometry from an advanced
standpoint. Metric and synthetic approaches to plane and solid
geometry, topics in non-Euclidean geometry.

MATH-530—Linear Algebra

Three Credit Hours
A linear algebra course which emphasizes the geometry
of vectors in two-and three dimensions. Topics include
linear transformations, bases, orthogonality, matrix algebra,
and applications in the real world as well as applications in
mathematics.

MATH-532—Modern Algebra

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the terminology, concepts, and methods of
modern Abstract Algebra. Topics discussed include groups, rings,
integral domains, fields, and isomorphism. Examples drawn
from familiar number systems are used to illustrate elementary
properties of the systems discussed.

Three Credit Hours
Discrete mathematical topics are introduced and used in various
applications. Included are counting techniques, combinatorics,
graphs, theory, and recurrence relations.

MATH-550—Mathematical Modeling

Three Credit Hours
The course is designed to strengthen the content knowledge
needed to use mathematical modeling as an effective tool in
problem solving. Topics include models which require use
of some or all of the following: difference equations, curve
fitting, graphing, spreadsheets, geometry, matrices, calculus,
maximization and minimization, and simulation using random
numbers.

MATH-553—Calculus from an Advanced Standpoint

Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare teachers who may teach
the Advanced Placement course in calculus. Emphasis will be
on understanding background and concepts involved in the
development of calculus. The use of graphing calculators and
other technology will be demonstrated and practiced.

MATH-570—Selected Topics

Three Credit Hours
Special topics in mathematics which are not covered in other
courses. This course may be repeated for additional credit, as the
topic change.

MATH-618—Mathematical Technology Resources for STEM
Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is applicable to multiple middle and high school
academic disciplines: mathematics, science, technology, and
middle/high school engineering such as Project Lead the
Way. This course is 100% online in an asynchronous format;
modules may be completed anytime within the week assigned.
The course content will introduce students to open-source
(free) mathematical software packages and tools. Middle and
high school teachers will learn how to use these mathematical
software packages and tools for mathematical modeling,
classroom presentation and demonstration, illustration and
exploration of mathematical concepts, and hands-on projects
for teaching mathematics. The class will collaborate on a wiki.
The prerequisite for this course will be successful completion of
undergraduate class in College Algebra and Trigonometry.
Note: May be substituted for MATH 518.

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�Physics (PHYS)
PHYS-510—Engineering Applications in STEM
Three Credit Hours
The flight of heavier than air vehicles is a wonder and a marvelous
application of the principles of physics. Turning these principles
into technology which is safe and effective requires knowledge
and understanding of these principles of physics which makes
flight possible and a command of structured engineering design
which makes useful applications possible. This course provides
both an understanding of the physical principles of flight and an
introduction to the engineering design process. Teachers involved
in the STEM disciplines will find the design projects addressed in
this course directly applicable as student design projects in their
classes. Through these case studies your students can not only
learn that the underlying physics in not that difficult but can also
have fun implementing what they learn in the design projects.

Political Science (PSCI)
PSCI-500/CRMJ-500—Seminar in Social Science
Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary introduction to the social sciences with an
emphasis on the perspectives and patterns of inquiry of several
subfields. This course surveys the empirical and theoretical
contributions of different social science disciplines in order to provide
a fundamental understanding of the dynamics of individual and
group behavior. Topics include ethics, social science methodology,
and the key criticisms of these methods.

PSCI-501/CRMJ-501—Research Methods in Social Science		
Three Credit Hours
An examination of methods in the scientific study of social
phenomena with emphasis given to the systematic study of society
and contemporary research problem in the social sciences, including
research design, data collection, data analysis, and computer
applications.

PSCI-502—The American Federal System		
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the origins of and the relationships
between the national government and the state and local
governments. Topics covered will include the nature of the federal
system and overviews of the functions and powers of the national
and state and local governments. Particular attention will be given
to an evaluation of the policy-making process through a study of
one or more policy areas such as urban policy, welfare policy, and
environmental policy.

PSCI-503—The Politics of American Democracy: Political
Behavior, Interest Groups, and Political Parties
Three Credit Hours	
This course will examine the political process in the United States,
including an analysis of public opinion, the mass media, political
parties, interest groups, voting behavior, and elections. It will
incorporate an introduction to the basic methods of data analysis

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in order to allow students to read and understand social science
literature.

PSCI-506—Legislative Process		
Three Credit Hours
A study of the organizations and procedures of a legislative body
with attention on its role in policy formation and its relationships
with other parts of a political and governmental system.

PSCI-507—American Presidency		
Three Credit Hours
A study of the modern presidency with attention to its origin and
its historical and constitutional development. Emphasis is placed
on the examination of the various roles and functions of the
President and on an analysis of presidents in action.

PSCI-509—Urban Politics		
Three Credit Hours
A survey of urban areas and their development with emphasis
on the politics of U.S. urban and suburban areas. Topics explored
through lectures, seminars and student-led discussions of the
professional literature include types of urban governance; urban
demographics; suburbanization and gentrification; “urban
sprawl”; the development of professionalized city planning; public
administration and finance; pluralist competition in city regimes;
race and politics; economic development; issues of federalism; and
city-county consolidation and state-city relations.

PSCI-510—Topics in Political Science		
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics that fit the needs of students as well as the
specialized knowledge of the faculty. Topics could range from
stability and change in the American political system to the best
way to attain security in a nuclear-armed world.

PSCI-521—Advanced Placement: American Government		
Three Credit Hours
This course reviews and examines the materials, methods,
and approaches utilized in organizing and teaching the high
school advanced placement course on American Government.
Successful completion of the course satisfies the state requirement
for certification to teach the advanced placement American
Government Course.

PSCI-555—Topics in Political Science Leadership Application
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics in political leadership application. Topics could
range from leadership studies of the American presidency; U.S.
foreign policy decision makers; or global leaders. This course
satisfies the “leadership application” requirement for students in
the leadership graduate certificate program.

PSCI-561—Law and Legal Process		
Three Credit Hours
A general survey of the American legal process (except for
the criminal justice process) with emphasis on the nature and
function of law, the organization of legal institutions (primarily

�the state and federal judiciaries), an introduction to civil law
and the civil justice process, the roles of judges and lawyers,
the judicial decision-making process, and the impact of court
decisions.	
PSCI-562—East Asian Affairs
Three Credit Hours
A survey of contemporary political and economic issues within
China, Japan, Taiwan, and the Koreas. This course examines the
governmental and economic institutions within each country with
emphasis on intra-regional relations; bilateral relations between
the individual countries and with other states including the United States; and regional issues that impact Asia, the Pacific, and the
globe.

PSCI-563— South Asian Affairs
Three Credit Hours
A study of key countries in the region including India, Pakistan,
Nepal, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, with an emphasis on issues
of development and security concerns such as nuclear weapons
development, territorial disputes, communal conflicts, and other
forms of political violence. Attention is also paid to the great
power aspirations of India and Pakistan and their relations with
the United States.

PSCI-564 - US Foreign Policy
Three Credit Hours
This course will address two major topics: (1) the constitutional
and structural foundations of the American foreign policymaking
process, through a consideration of the presidency, executive
institutions (the state department, department of defense, the
intelligence community, and Congress, as well as the ongoing
dynamic relations among these actors. The role and impact of
other relevant actors in the foreign policy formation process (i.e.,
the media, interest groups, as well as that of public opinion will
also be addressed. (2) The second no less important issue we
will address is that of globalization on the choices and freedom of
action the United States had enjoyed since the end of WW II. The
emergence of a transformed geopolitical environment as well will
be reviewed.
Students will be guided in analyzing the new context of American
foreign policy as follows: (a) engaging in individual and small
group analysis and presentation on individual foreign policy
cases, to wit., researching how impact of American foreign policy
is interpreted by leaders and publics in selected countries; (b)
looking at survey research to understand the shaping and role
of American public opinion on the foreign policy process; and
(3) cross-comparison of the views of various activist elite foreign
policy influencers, and the manner in which these views enter the
formal foreign policymaking process (for example, the cycling of
key policymakers from government to think tanks, the media, and
academic institutions.
Students will be expected to complete a comprehensive final
exam as well as submit a research paper on a topic derived from
the course content. Students with relevant experiences (such
as military or government service, may with the instructors

permission utilize such documentable experience in their
research paper.

PSCI-565 - International Politics
Three Credit Hours
By interlinking the study of international politics, global affairs,
and geopolitics, this course aims to provide graduate students
with a solid foundation for further study and work in the field. It
applies the major theories, concepts, and debates in international
politics to “real-world” events and issues to help students fully
grasp the nature and relevance of this field of study. It intertwines
readings and discussion with students’ own thinking to encourage
critical thinking, analysis, research, and communication skills.

PSCI-566 - International Political Economy
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the relationship between economic and
political behavior and the various ways in which domestic
and international “agents” use political processes, institutions,
and regimes to influence state policies and the international
environment. In doing so, it analyses why and how politics and
economics interact to shape the way we live.
The course contains three parts. The first focuses on the major
theoretical perspectives on political economy, including
mercantilism, liberalism, and Marxism. The second examines
some of the major components of the modern world economy:
multilateral trade, domestic trade policy, international finance,
and monetary policy and exchange rates. Finally, the course
investigates current issues in international political economy, such
as the North-South gap, the role of multinational corporations,
and the effects of globalization.

PSCI-567—Global Democracy
Three Credit Hours
This course looks at the question of democratic governance
across the globe. It presents an understanding by the concept
of democracy both theoretically and practically; a discussion
of efforts to measure democracy in order to help differentiate
between democracies and non-democracies; an exploration
of the reasons behind the historical spread of democracy; and
an investigation of the numerous challenges and obstacles to
the spread and consolidation of democracy. Both domestic
and international factors are important not only in promoting
democracy but also in inhibiting its adoption. Finally, the course
concludes with an overview of a number of regional and countryspecific experiences/case studies related to the democratization
process.

PSCI-577 - Conflict Studies
Three Credit Hours
What causes war? What causes intergroup conflict short of
war? Why do groups of people systematically kill other groups
of people? What do we need to know to prevent conflict/war
if possible, and prepare for it when necessary? Is it possible to
prevent conflict/war (or prepare for it) if it is often caused by
accidents, miscalculation, and misperception?
With these questions in mind, this course will develop your ability
to analyze the causes, conduct, and consequences of intergroup

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�conflict and war. We will begin by exploring the consequences
of war for personal, national, international, and global security.
We will then examine theories about the causes of war and apply
them to understand the occurrence of World War I, World War
II, and the Cold War. Next, we will explore the conduct and
consequences of these wars at the doctrinal, strategic, operational,
and tactical levels. Finally, we will discuss contemporary issues
in war, peace, and security, including the causes, conduct, and
consequences of the war on terror and the war in Iraq, weapons
proliferation, the future of military technology, the rise of new
great powers, humanitarian intervention, and alternatives to war.
During the course, you will develop critical reading skills by
evaluating other scholars’ theories, arguments, and evidence. As
will become apparent, there are numerous theories that attempt
to explain what causes war and/or peace. You are encouraged to
challenge these theories and arguments.

PSCI-569/CRMJ-569— National Security Policy	
Three Credit Hours
Seminar which examines the components of United States security
policy. Course discusses the roles and agencies involved in the
development of national security policy. Consideration given
factors, both internal and external, affecting national security.
PSCI-571 - Comparative Politics
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the core themes, ideological
debates, and methodological approaches used in the field of
comparative politics. In doing so, it encourages students to
examine some of the questions of enduring interest to political
scientists, including the origins and influence of the state, the
causes and consequences of authoritarian and democratic forms
of government. It also looks at variations within regime types and
how they may affect the function of key political institutions and
overall governance. As students engage with these questions, they
will explore the interaction between economic, social, historical,
and institutional factors in explaining political developments.
Critical thinking and the ability to articulate clearly the strengths
and weaknesses of different approaches are stressed throughout
the course.

PSCI-572 - International Organization
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the development and growth of
international organizations and their relationship between
each other as well as their member states. It focuses on the
internal dynamics of the organizations as well as their external
manifestations in sub-regional, regional, and global policies
and programs. The organizations covered in the course are the
United Nations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the
African Union, and the Arab League. The emphasis behind each
organization is its origins, growth, and change. The course reviews
the establishment of the United Nations and the original attempts
by member states to correct the failures of the League of Nations
before following the political and economic development of the
organization. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is examined
in terms of its origins and how the organization continued to
modify its purpose and mission as international dynamics altered

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around it. This will be compared to the defunct South East Asian
Treaty Organization with the purpose of understanding why the
former succeeded and the later failed. The course covers how and
why the African Union was conceived from the Organization
of African Unity and the development and progression of its
policies to form a continental customs union and common market
through the work of regional economic commissions. The Arab
League is examined in terms of its original purpose, how and why
the organization decreased in effectiveness, the growth of subregional organizations to carry out its original purpose, and its
recent resurgence as a single voice for its members.

PSCI-573 - Political Theory
Three Credit Hours
This course explores major theoretical writing related to
international politics from the ancient Greeks to the present day.
Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on a comparison of
ideas and on the relationships between theories and contemporary
problems.

PSCI-574 - Global Issues
Three Credit Hours
The course will review the new context for state interaction
and global order. The most significant question is whether the
international community can weather the storm of new challenges
and threats without a central gatekeeper, such as the United
States. Globalization has also given other states (established and
newly emerging powers) opportunities to exploit the inability of
the United States to foment a new architecture of stability and
order. Follower states have found opportunities (many derived
from the expanding and deepening global trading system) to
undermine American dominance. Also, some states have moved
to establish regional political and security alliances that not only
speak to their needs (counter-terrorism, immigration, and natural
resource exploitation, for example) but also dilute the “traditional”
influence of the United States in these matters. At the same time,
there has been a proliferation of “non-state actors” who are able to
capitalize on the measurable weakening of national authority and
the hesitancy of nation-states to coherently identify, define, and
deal with the new challenges.
Students will review the impact of global issues from two
perspectives: (1) challenges and (2) opportunities within the
framework that the traditional role of states as “gatekeepers,”
buffering and processing challenges to stability and order has
been gradually been transformed. Throughout the course, student
groups will take up several issues and proceed to analyze whether
international institutions such as the United Nations, and regional
and functional non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are
in fact dysfunctional when confronted with the challenges of
globalization. Student groups will also address the question of
whether the Cold War origins and patterning of these NGOs are
obstacles to the development of flexible and creative strategies.
Finally, although it might be fairly argued that the traditionally
conceived state’s influence and role has been diminished, it can
also be proposed that the state system will not wither away quietly,
and that states will engage in behavior necessary to protect and
grow their influence—newly emerging states may resist the

�influence of older states, but the former seeks similar symbols of
power and behave in ways to enhance their own economic and
political power on the world stage.

as reflected in the leading decisions of the United States Supreme
Court with special attention directed to the Bill of Rights and the
Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments.

Students will be required to complete a comprehensive final
exam and to submit a research paper that may be derived from
one or more of the paradoxes and contradictions described
above. Students with relevant experiences in the private sector,
government, military, or non-governmental organizations may,
with the permission of the instructor use such experiences to
shape their research paradigms.

PSCI-575 - US Foreign Policy Leadership
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the various principles and models of
leadership and applies them to US Foreign Policy decision
making with an emphasis on the leadership styles exhibited
by different US presidents, secretaries of state, and national
security advisers. The course covers leadership and decision
making from the individual and group level perspectives and
includes factors related to personal psychology, group dynamics,
models of bureaucracy, evaluation of inputs, and interpretation/
misinterpretation of information. The course applies these factors
to a series of major US foreign policy decisions covering topics
that include deploying the military, political negotiations, and
economic bargaining. The case studies also range from those
where a leadership decision must be made within hours or days to
those where the decision required a year or more for formulation.
In each case study, the leadership styles of the US president,
secretary of state, and national security adviser (and in some cases
the secretary of defense) are analyzed in terms of the principles
and models of leadership and decision making.

		

PSCI-576 - International Law
Three Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to public international law for
students of international relations. The primary purpose of this
course is to enhance students’ understanding of the ways in which
international law orders international politics. Why do sovereign
states voluntarily forfeit maximum independence and agree to
constrain their behavior in the international system? How and to
what extent has international law been used in resolving conflicts
between nations? How and to what extent has it facilitated
the achievement of common goals? What is the relationship
between international law and states’ foreign policies? Emphasis
throughout the course is on the substantive rules of the law,
the relationship between law and politics, and on the historical
episodes that illustrate the issues.

PSCI-592—Political Theory		
Three Credit Hours
Major theoretical writing from the ancient Greeks to the
present day with emphasis on a comparison of ideas and on the
relationships between theories and contemporary problems.

PSCI-662—Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties		
Three Credit Hours
A study of the underlying and basic principles of the Constitution

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�Project Management (PMGT)				management. Each student will continue working on their Cap					

PMGT-650—Overview of Technical Project Management

Three Credit Hours
This course applies a systems engineering approach to project
management and introduces the student to the entire lifecycle of
technical projects as offered by Project Management Institute’s A
Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®
Guide) and other resources. Practical assignments are combined
with industry-accepted standards for the purpose of developing
a logical framework for managing and leading technical projects.
The five major process groups of Initiation, Planning, Executing,
Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing are investigated in relationship with the ten knowledge areas of Integration, Scope, Time,
Cost, Quality, Human Resources, Communication, Risk, Procurement and Stakeholder Management. Professional responsibility
and ethics will receive particular emphasis. A Capstone Project
requirement is a major component of this course and integrated
into the other Technical Project Management (TPM) courses,
PMGT 651, PMGT 652, and PMGT 653. A formal presentation of
the completed TPM Capstone Project to industry, academic and
public professionals will be required at the successful completion
of the fourth TPM course.
Prerequisite: None

PMGT-651—Technical Project Planning and Scheduling

Three Credit Hours
This course explores the principles and applications of work
breakdown structures (WBS); the Critical Path Method (CPM)
and Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT); earned
value management, critical chain scheduling and buffer management; definition and allocation of resources; resource leveling; and
schedule compression. Course content includes realistic projects, case studies, MS Project computer applications, along with
web-based management and technology tools. Each student will
continue working on their Capstone Project started in PMGT-650.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650 and PMGT-652; or instructor permission.		

PMGT-652—Applications of Quality Management

Three Credit Hours
This course investigates risk planning and the principles of quality
management and their application in the technical project environment. The standards, tools, techniques and deliverables as
related to the development and implementation of a comprehensive quality system will be explored. Topics related to ISO 9000,
lean six sigma methodology, business process improvement, and
risk planning and mitigation will be addressed. Each student will
continue working on their Capstone Project started in PMGT-650.	
Prerequisite: Must be taken after or simultaneously with PMGT650.
PMGT-653—Technical Project Support and Operations
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and
understanding of the activities necessary for the completion of a
project, but not normally recognized as project activities. These
activities include project plan development, human resources,
communication, procurement, project closing, and stakeholder

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stone Project started in PMGT-650, and if PMGT-651 and PMGT652 have been successfully completed, will formally present the
completed project as part of this course.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650 and PMGT-652 or PMGT-651; or instructor permission.					
	

PMGT-660–Overview of Technical Program Management

Three Credit hours
This course introduces the student to the complexities of technical program management, as offered by Project Management
Institute’s (PMI) The Standard For Program Management, and
other sources. The course provides an overview of the technical
expertise, leadership and management skills, and cultural factors
that generate success in management of today’s complex technical
programs. An overview of the social, economic, political, media,
and regulatory issues faced by program managers will be explored
to enable an understanding of the complex issues that must be
managed. The primary intent of this course is to expose students
to the many challenging issues being faced internally and externally so that successful processes can be developed and pitfalls avoided. Key topics covered will include the need for effective processes
and management agility, establishing a culture of communication,
superior stakeholder engagement, and active executive support in
program governance.						
Prerequisite: PMGT-650 and PMGT-653; or instructor permission
							

PMGT-661–The Legal and Contractual Aspects of Program

Management
Three Credit hours
This course provides an overview of legal and contractual issues
that influence and impact technical program and project management decisions. An overview of the legal system and regulatory
framework will be developed to facilitate an understanding of
potential legal issues. Primary focus is placed upon understanding and avoiding pitfalls associated with the contracting process
as it pertains to Engineering and Construction programs and
large Government/Private Programs. Other topics include legal
relationships between the Client, Prime Contractor and Design
Professional; negligence and the Design Professional; Design Professional licensing and liability; the role of insurance and bonds
in program management; personnel and labor issues; intellectual
property; environmental liability in public and private construction; claims, arbitration, and dispute resolution options; and the
ethical implications of decisions.		
Prerequisite: PMGT-650		

PMGT-662–Program Development Strategies and Processes

Three credit hours
This course provides a detailed exposure to Technical Program
Development; understanding of market needs, a sound business
model, a well-defined financial strategy, and well-thought-out
strategic goals. The course is designed to help the professional engineer, technical program manager, and all others who must come
together as a working team, to better understand their respective
roles and responsibilities in that process. Through case examples,
analysis, and project planning tools, this course looks at the longer
organizational view of program development. It will present proven ways to improve program development cycle times and to take
advantage of new market opportunities. Students will learn how

�to develop and analyze Technical Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
that are essential in today’s global economy. Key topics include
program development, analysis tools, preparation/evaluation of
RFPs, building on existing product lines, and product platform
management.
Prerequisite: PMGT 653 and PMGT 660; or instructor permission
	
PMGT-671—Project Manager Leadership Development	
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide project management students
with knowledge and understanding of proven concepts for the
development of leadership skill essential to lead and manage
technical project teams. It is intended for students who want
to improve their knowledge in the area of technical project
leadership and management responsibilities. Students will be
exposed to the issues related to understanding the difference
between leadership and management, the leadership behaviors
unique to the best performing project managers, the casual
influences that impact leadership development, and the
importance of coaching, mentoring, and corporate culture. Course
content will include the study of proven research results, case
studies, guest speakers, individual study, and executive interviews.
Prerequisite: PMGT-650 or instructor permission.

PMGT-672–Applied Leadership Concepts

Three credit hours
This course is designed to provide project/program management
professionals with advanced leadership skills. Areas covered in
the course will include leadership challenges unique to leading
without formal authority, virtual project teams, executive
leadership issues, conflict resolution, negotiations, and secession
planning.Course content will include case studies, guest speakers,
executive interviews, and team case studies.
Prerequisites: PMGT-650 and PMGT-671
PMGT-680–System Engineering Management Fundamentals
Three credit hours
This course is an overview of system engineering practices and
principles, with an emphasis on system life cycle processes and
activities. Content is based on the International Council on
Systems Engineering (INCOSE) System Engineering Handbook
as well as other related texts and applicable industry standards.
Students will participate in individual and team projects. Topics
of study include System Engineering Concepts, the System of
Systems (SOS), System Definition and Development, System
Design Requirements, integration strategies, System Modeling,
Project Planning, System Engineering Processes, leadership, and
organizing to manage processes associated with complex technical
systems.
Prerequisites: None.
PMGT-681–Requirements Development and Management
Three credit hours
This course is designed to build the knowledge and skills
necessary to manage the translation of needs and priorities into
a system of requirements and to develop derived requirements.
These together form the basis of the engineering of complex
technical and multidiscipline projects. Course topics will focus
on managing the processes associated with the development
of system requirements. The course will introduce concepts
associated with the translation of user needs and priorities into

basic functions and quantifiable performance requirements, along
with how to analyze and improve upon the requirements in areas
such as correctness, completeness, consistency, measurability and
testability.
Prerequisite: PMGT-680 or instructor permission.
PMGT-682–System Verification and Validation
Three credit hours
This course is designed to build knowledge and performance
competencies related to the verification and validation processes
associated with ensuring the integrity of an evolving design
solution. A comprehensive exploration of system verification
and validation practices will be performed to provide a basis
for applying technical modeling and simulation techniques and
lifecycle phases. Course topics will include an examination of
applicable industry standards and provide a broad understanding
associated with relevant process areas.
Prerequisite: PMGT-680 or instructor permission.
PMGT-683–Systems Modeling and Integration
Three credit hours
This course provides an overview of how systems engineers
employ models and simulations to implement the systems
engineering process model. Conceptual understanding and
practical skills in the application and integration of systems
modeling and simulation will be addressed, in addition to model
and simulation development and application to facilitate decision
making. Principles and theoretical frameworks will be explored
to provide the practical knowledge and skills associated with the
application and integration of systems modeling and simulation
within complex systems or technical organizations. Topics of
study include process improvement, lean enterprise concepts,
requirements allocation, and system optimization.
Prerequisite: None.

PMGT-684–Human System Integration

Three credit hours
This course examines the application of human system integration
(HSI) theories and principles to understand human factors,
safety engineering, and the limitations of the human. Emphasis
will be placed on reducing life cycle costs and optimizing system
performance through an understanding of the relationships
between humans and technology in complex systems. Topics will
focus on the design of interactive products to support the way
people communicate and interact, including human factors, safety,
rapid prototyping, mock-ups, habitability, survivability and team
behavior.
Prerequisites: None.

PMGT-685–Decision and Risk Analysis

Three credit hours
This course makes a broad study of decision analysis tools and
techniques used in technical and management decision making
within a risk management context. Integration of sustainability
with decision and risk analysis will be emphasized. Students
will develop an industry standard Risk Management Strategy
and a Decision Management Strategy. Topics of study include
decision and alternative definition, analytical decision support,
probability theory and statistics, decision framing, cognitive bias,
risk planning and identification, risk analysis, risk breakdown
structures, sensitivity and multi-attribute utility analysis and

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Prerequisites: None.

intervention planning within the problem-solving model.
Prerequisite: Objective Assessment (PSYC-503).

PMGT-690–Independent Study

PSYC-505—Personality, Social, and Emotional Assessment

Three credit hours
This course is designed to complement classroom instruction
by allowing for work on an advanced academic project under
the direction of one or more of the faculty of the School of
Engineering. Students will have the opportunity to relate their
classroom experience to an investigation of advanced topics.
Applicable efforts, activities, and topics will be approved through
the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program
Management.
Prerequisites: PMGT-650 and instructor permission.

Psychology (PSYC)
PSYC-500—Human Growth and Development

Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the principles of human development with
emphasis on the contributions of biological, social, psychological,
and multicultural influences as applied to an understanding of
cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development across the
life-span. Particular emphasis will be given to the psychobiological
nature and social context of development as well as cultural and
ethnic variations impacting on developmental processes.

PSYC-501—Principles of Behavior and Cognitive Change

Three Credit Hours
This course will provide a systematic review of key concepts and
principles of contemporary behavior and social learning theory.
This material serves as a backdrop for an examination of a functional
analytic approach to behavioral assessment and cognitive-behavioral
therapeutic interventions. The theoretical rationale and empirical
basis of traditional and more recently developed cognitive-behavioral
interventions will be reviewed. Examples of these interventions
include exposure techniques, contingency management, child-parent
training, social skills training, cognitive therapy interventions,
motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy,
mindfulness, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
Prerequisites: Officially admitted into Clinical Counseling
Program or School Psychology Program.

PSYC-502—Psychological and Educational Exceptionalities:
Children and Adolescents	

Three Credit Hours	
This course is an overview of child and adolescent educational and
behavioral disorders. The course will focus on definition, etiology,
epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment/intervention. Overlap and
distinguishing characteristics of educationally and psychiatrically
defined disorders (e.g., DSM-V) will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: Officially admitted into School Psychology Program.

PSYC-503—Objective Assessment	

Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to data collection in the School Psychology
program’s data-based problem-solving model. It is an
introduction to the administration, scoring, and interpretation
of measures of intelligence and visual-motor abilities. The
student will have practical experiences in the use of appropriate
instruments. Each student must demonstrate proficiency with

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Three Credit Hours
Students will have direct experiences in assessment and evaluation
with a focus on several diagnostic systems and methodologies
(e.g., DSM-5, IDEA, etc.). Emphasis will be on acquiring and
interpreting information on behavior tendancies and styles with
special attention to school age children and youth. Students will
gain practical experience in the use and interpretation of objective,
projective, and observational techniques. Practical experiences
will be integrated with analysis of the literature relating to legal
issues, validity of data, and clinical studies. Emphasis will be on
utilization of such information in a model that emphasizes databased problem solving, planning and intervention at multiple
levels across systems.
Prerequisites: Objective Assessment (PSYC-503) and Special
Techniques in Assessment (PSYC-504).

PSYC-507—General Psychopathology Assessment and
Differential Diagnosis

Three Credit Hours
A study of the major mental illnesses delineated in major
diagnostic classification systems. The course will have a particular
focus on differential and overlapping symptomatology within and
across major classes of disorders. Models of assessment will be
matched with specific symptom patterns. Continuity and overlap
of normal and deviant behavior will be recognized. Additionally,
students will examine the etiological and epidemiological factors
in psychopathology.
Prerequisites: Officially admitted into Clinical Counseling
Program or School Psychology Program.

PSYC-508—Counseling and Personalities Theories	

Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide a balanced and systematic
study of the major counseling and personality theories. The
course will integrate personality theory (including assessment
and research techniques), and normal, and abnormal personality
with a particular emphasis on therapeutic application of the major
theories of counseling intervention.
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500) and
officially admitted into Clinical Counseling Program or School
Psychology Program.

PSYC-512—Ethics, Roles, and Law

Three Credit Hours
This course will provide a survey of the field of school psychology.
The role and function of the school psychologist, legal, ethical
and professional issues in school psychology will be topics
covered in this course. Field experiences, research methods and
contemporary trends in school psychology will also be addressed.
Students will be oriented to a data-based problem-solving model
of school psychology that is empirically driven and intervention
focused within an ecological framework. An important outcome
for this course is to foster participant’s dispositions towards
appreciating the diverse opportunities for school psychologists to
positively impact communities, and to value implementing best
practices as a school psychologist.
Prerequisite: Officially admitted into School Psychology Program.

�PSYC-514— Ethics and Mental Health Law

Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide the Clinical Counseling student
with a broad overview of professional issues related to counseling,
including reference to current and historical role issues and
emphasis on matters of ethics and mental health law related to the
counseling profession. Particular attention will be
given to the examination of ethical principles and mental health
law relevant to the potential conflicts/dilemmas arising in the
course of counseling practice (e.g., suicide, homicide, role conflict,
multiple relationships, etc.). Issues specific to service delivery
to minorities and special populations will be addressed, as will
possible ethical conflicts arising within particular
counseling modalities (e.g., marital and family counseling, group
counseling).
Prerequisite: Officially admitted into Clinical Counseling
Program.

PSYC-523—Statistics and Research Design	

Three Credit Hours
Course will focus on descriptive and inferential statistics as tools
for exploration of quantitative research methods. Students will
develop competence in generating basic research designs to
answer questions in schools, agencies, and practice.

PSYC-525—Basic Counseling Techniques	

Three Credit Hours
Course focuses on fundamental skills of interviewing, assessment,
case conceptualization, and intervention. These preparatory skills
are taught through role-play and other practical approaches. The
course is practice-oriented and designed to assist the student in
developing professional skills. The student will be involved in
analyzing his or her own counseling style and performance.
Prerequisites: Officially admitted into School Psychology Program
and completion of all or concurrent registration in: Human
Growth and Development (PSYC-500), Principles of Cognitive
and Behavioral Change (PSYC-501), General Psychopathology
(PSYC-507), and Counseling and Personality Theories (PSYC508).

PSYC-526—Clinical Counseling: Basic
Three Credit Hours

Course focuses on fundamental skills of interviewing, assessment,
case conceptualization, and intervention. These preparatory skills
are taught through role-play and other practical approaches. The
course is practice-oriented and designed to assist the student in
developing professional skills. The student will be involved in
analyzing his or her own counseling style and performance.
Prerequisites: Officially admitted into Clinical Counseling
Program and completion of all or concurrent registration in:
Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500), Principles
of Cognitive and Behavioral Change (PSYC-501), General
Psychopathology (PSYC-507), and Counseling and Personality
Theories (PSYC-508).

PSYC-540—Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling

Three Credit Hours
The course has an evidenced-based focus on the clinical
diagnostic, assessment, conceptualization, and treatment skills
that will prepare students to work with substance-using patients.
The psychopharmacological properties and abuse potential

of a variety of substances will be reviewed including alcohol,
benzodiazepines, cocaine, marijuana, nicotine, and opiates among
others. Students will be expected to summarize and apply course
knowledge in a variety of experiential diagnostic, assessment, and
treatment exercises.
Prerequisites: Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500),
Principles of Cognitive and Behavioral Change (PSYC-501),
General Psychopathology (PSYC-507), and Counseling and
Personality Theories (PSYC-508).

PSYC-549—Foundations of Psychometrics

Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare students to become intelligent
users of assessment information within the clinical decisionmaking process. The primary focus is on understanding
the philosophical and statistical properties of measurement
instruments, developing an understanding of the advantages and
limitations of assessment approaches, enhancing sensitivity to
social and ethical issues in assessment, and using an integrative
approach for applying the results of assessment to diagnosis and
the clinical decision-making process. Students will also learn
program evaluation models and quality improvement mechanism
for school and mental health programs.
Prerequisite: Officially admitted into Clinical Counseling
Program or School Psychology Program.

PSYC-553—Introduction to Family Dynamics	

Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to serve as an introduction to the various
schools of family therapy. Students will study the historical context
and underlying pragmatic assumptions inherent in the diverse
schools. Students will survey the major contributors to each
theoretical perspective and examine techniques unique to each
perspective.
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Development (PSYC-500).

PSYC-555—Special Topics in Psychology	

Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide service providers and students with
information and knowledge regarding contemporary psychological
and social problems. Various topics will be offered as the need arises.
This course varies across semesters. Students must obtain approval
from their advisor to include this course as an elective.

PSYC-557—Counseling and Psychotherapy for Couples

Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide an overview of the major theories
of relationship psychotherapy and technical interventions utilized
within the major approaches to couples counseling. The development
aspects of family and couples counseling will be reviewed and
special course topics will include spouse abuse, divorce mediation
and adjustment, and ethical considerations. The training activities
provided in this course will include diagnosis of family problems,
assessment techniques, case presentations, enactments, and other
experimental work. Video use and analysis are significant parts of
the course.
Prerequisite: Offically admitted into Clinical Counseling Program
and Family Dynamics (PSYC-553).

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�PSYC-561—Cultural Issues in Psychological Practice	

Three Credit Hours
This course uses principles of social psychology to examine the
influences of cultural, ethnic, minority, gender, and life-styles on
psychological, educational and social development. Particular
attention will be focused on variations in experiences and perceptions
of individuals from divergent backgrounds as these impact on
educational and psychological environments. Students will be
provided practical experiences that will enable them to shift focus
from their own perspectives.
Prerequisite: Officially admitted into Clinical Counseling Program or
School Psychology Program and Human Growth and Development
(PSYC-500).

PSYC-570—Social and Cognitive Foundations of Interpersonal
Behavior	

Three Credit Hours
This course presents a survey of the scientific study of social influence,
emphasizing that a fundamental understanding of the basic forces
affecting how individuals think and behave in social settings serves
as a cornerstone of effective interpersonal behavior and sound
leadership.

PSYC-599—Thesis

Three Credit Hours
This course entails the completion of an applied research project.
Toward this end, students will select one of three designated options and, in conjunction with a supervising departmental faculty
member, formulate and address an original research question. The
student’s research project will culminate in an oral defense before
departmental faculty, presentation at a local, regional, or national
psychology association meeting (or equivalent), or publication.
This course will focus on data collection procedures, statistical
analysis of data, methods of conducting program evaluation, and
empirically-based decision making.
Prerequisite: Officially admitted into Clinical Counseling Program
or School Psychology Program and Completion of Statistics and
Research Design (PSYC-523).

PSYC-602—Social and Biological Basis of Child and
Adolescent Behavior	

Three Credit Hours
This course is an advanced course with a contemporary focus on
the child and adolescent with particular attention to biological and
social forces that shape development. Developmental processes
will be examined through a review of current research. Part of the
course will focus on cultural/technological forces (e.g., computers,
television, video games) which are particularly important to today’s
youth and which are important forces impacting on development.
Prerequisite: Officially admitted into Clinical Counseling Program or
School Psychology Program and Human Growth and Development
(PSYC-500).

PSYC-605—System Theory and Consultation: Prevention and
Intervention

Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to the intervention stage of the School
Psychology program’s data-based problem-solver model. School
psychology students will develop skills in systems theory and

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intervention, consultation, and alternative delivery services to
schools. Traditional test-and-place perceptions will be replaced with
perceptions based on the principles of prevention, consultation,
alternative intervention methods, and intervention progress
monitoring. Students will cover systems theories and models of
consultation to include mental health consultation, behavioral
consultation, organizational change, and collaborative decisionmaking as well as primary/secondary prevention methods with
a focus on the learning and psychology of the school age child/
adolescent. Interventions that promote positive school cultures
will be examined across classroom, school, family, and community
systems.
Prerequisite: Officially admitted into School Psychology Program
and Ethics, Roles and Law (PSYC-512).
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology I (PSYC-615) and
Practicum in Consultation and Intervention I (PSYC-617).

PSYC-606—Academic Interventions

Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to the School Psychology program’s databased problem-solving model and emphasizes a multi-tiered
model including primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention (e.g.,
Response to Intervention; RTI). It is an applied course for school
psychologists-in-training designed to develop skills in designing,
implementing, and evaluating evidence-based interventions that
improve the academic achievement of primary and secondary
school students. The course will cover curriculum-based assessment
(CBA) and measurement (CBM), collaborative problem-solving, and
analysis of students’ academic strengths and needs. Emphasis will
be placed on linking assessment data to development of appropriate
interventions designed to address specific needs in reading, writing,
and mathematics.
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology I (PSYC-615) and
Practicum in Consultation and Intervention I (PSYC-617).
PSYC-607—Behavioral and Emotional Interventions
Three Credit Hours
This course is critical to the School Psychology program’s data-based
problem-solving model. It is an applied course for school psychology
students designed to develop skills in designing, implementing,
and evaluating evidence-based interventions that improve the
behavior and emotional well-being of primary and secondary
school students. The course will cover behavioral principles and
appropriate assessment techniques, including systematic observation
of behavioral and functional behavioral assessment. Emphasis will
be placed on linking assessment data to development of appropriate
interventions designed to target specific needs related to internalizing
and externalizing behaviors. Crisis intervention and threat
assessment will also be addressed.
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology II (PSYC-616) and
Practicum in Consultation and Intervention II (PSYC-618).
PSYC-608 —Advanced Counseling Techniques for School
Psychologists

Three Credit Hours
An applied course designed for school psychology students to further
develop and cultivate their counseling skills, with particular emphasis
on practices useful within school settings. Through didactic as well
as experiential methods, the course builds off of content and skills
learned in PSYC-525. Students will apply previously learned content,
theories, and modalities to counseling practices that are useful for

�promoting mental health and psychological wellness among children
and youth. Under the supervision of the course instructor as well as
certified/licensed school psychologists, students will gain practical
experiences in delivering counseling Techniques.
Prerequisite: PSYC-525

PSYC-611—Clinical and Professional Issues in Counseling

Three Credit Hours
Counseling does not occur in a vacuum and clinical counselors
working within the community must possess basic knowledge of
a number of topics that affect the provision of care to clients. This
course addresses a number of topics that relate to the practice
of counseling. Topics to be addressed include: 1) licensure and
professional development; 2) advanced personality theory with
a focus on assessment and treatment of personality disorders;
3) psychopharmacology for the non-physician; and 4) use of
empirically validated treatments.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed all core courses and
passed comprehensive examination.

PSYC-612—Reading Assessment and Intervention: A
Neuropsychological Perspective

Three Credit Hours
Students will learn to evaluate the reading ability of children and
youth using both qualitative and quantitative assessment techniques.
This course will emphasize diagnosis leading to scientifically
validated instructional interventions. Reading problems will be
couched in a neuropsychological framework and will be consistent
with the DSM and IDEA. Students will learn how to incorporate
assessment data with existing psychological data on the person
served to generate a more complete psychological profile. Students
will also learn how to incorporate assessment data within a response
to programs and methods of instruction used to prevent reading
problems before they occur will also be reviewed.
Corequisites: Practicum in Consultation and Intervention: I and
II (PSYC-616/618).
PSYC-615/616 —Practicum in School Psychology: I and II
Two Credit Hours each
These practica courses are part of the final “capping off ” of students
before they begin professional school psychology internships.
Applying the data-based problem-solving model, students will engage
in the administration and scoring of traditional and alternative
measures of intelligence, achievement, adaptive behavior, visualperceptual, and socio-emotional functioning that are commonly used
by school psychologists. Students will apply data to problem analysis
and recommend or implement appropriate interventions, monitor
the effectiveness of the interventions, and adhere to standards of
best practice in school psychology. Students will experience various
roles frequently expected of school psychologists in public schools or
affiliated agencies with supervision provided by practicing certified/
licensed psychologists.
Corequisites: Practicum in Consultation and Intervention: I and II
Course (PSYC-617/618)
Prerequisites: Objective Assessment (PSYC-503), Special Techniques
in Assessment (PSYC-504), and Personality, Social, and Emotional
Assessment (PSYC-505).

PSYC-617/618 —Practicum in Consultation and Intervention:

I and II

One Credit Hour Each
These practica courses involve the application of principles and
theories of consultation and intervention through field-based
experiences. Students will learn to employ empirically-based
treatments and to evaluate innovative treatment programs applied
to a variety of children and conditions. Intervention and prevention
programs will target multiple levels within the placement site,
including the individual student, classroom, school, and/or
system. Demonstration of learning and skill will be exhibited in
the development of case studies involving children experiencing
academic and/or emotional difficulties. Through these case studies,
students will combine the scientist-practitioner model with a databased problem solving approach to intervene with children in need
of school psychology intervention.
Corequisites: Practicum in School Psychology: I and II (PSYC615/616).
Prerequisites: Objective Assessment (PSYC-503), Special Techniques
in Assessment (PSYC-504), and Personality, Social, and Emotional
Assessment (PSYC-505).

PSYC-620—Contemporary Issues in School Psychology
Three Credit Hours
This course provided an in-depth study of current issues and research
in school psychology. Course content will cover contemporary
issues in the field that impact the school psychologist’s ability
to competently and effectively deliver services, as well as review
methods and procedures involved in assessing institutional programs
(i.e., program evaluation, implementation and efficacy).
Prerequisite: Officially admitted into School Psychology Program.

PSYC-621/622—Internship in School Psychology: I and II

Three Credit Hours Each
A field placement in school psychology utilizing either a clinic setting
(for no more than half the internship) and/or a public school setting
in which the student works under the direct supervision of a certified
school psychologist in conjunction with The Citadel Coordinator of
School Psychology Practicum and Internships. Internship training
represents the cumulative experience and the synthesis of all course
work and practice. The goal is to prepare the intern for independent
function as a school psychologist, i.e., data-based problem-solver,
capable of providing a full range of services with a multiculturally
diverse client population. Students are required to complete 1200
clock hours (PSYC-621 and 622) of supervised internship experience.
Prerequisite: Completion of all other course work for the Ed.S. degree
(including thesis).	

PSYC-629—Practicum: Clinical Counseling	

Three Credit Hours
This course is a supervised field experience for community
counseling students who are at the end of their program. The
practicum consists of 150 hours of work within a community agency.
In addition to working with clients in the community, students
experience individual and group supervision that emphasizes
case conceptualization and the use of intervention strategies. The
practicum course integrates previous course experiences with
counseling skills. The student will complete a comprehensive
case study integrating theory, research, and practical issues in the
treatment of a client seen during the practicum experience.
Prerequisites: Completion of all Clinical Counseling course work

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�(may take elective with Practicum). Note that permission of advisor
is required during the semester prior to enrollment in the course.
Registration is contingent upon advisor approval based upon
successful completion
of coursework and demonstration of readiness to function in a
professional role in the community.

the semester prior to enrollment in the course. Registration is
contingent upon advisor approval based upon successful completion
of coursework and demonstration of ability to function in a
professional role in the community.
Prerequisite: Completion of all Clinical Counseling course work,
including Practicum (may take elective with Internship).

PSYC-643—Contemporary Psychological Assessment and
Psychotherapy

Sociology (SOCI)

Three Credit Hours
This course integrates clinical assessment, case conceptualization,
and treatment planning and evaluation. The emphasis on
assessment highlights specific, focused procedures for common
clinical problems. Interview methods, self-report instruments,
and self-monitoring among others will be considered for their
psychometric characteristics, clinical utility, and practicality. Case
conceptualization will integrate the results of the assessment process
with current conceptual and empirical literature on etiology and
treatment. The course includes practical exercises in the assessment,
conceptualization, and treatment for the most common clinical
problems.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed all core courses and
passed comprehensive examination.

PSYC-644—Clinical Counseling: Advanced	

Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare clinical counseling students
for the practicum experience. The student will implement and
apply previous learning of theory, techniques, and understanding
of the therapeutic process through experiential and didactic
methods. The student will develop increased knowledge of the
counseling process, including assessment, case conceptualization,
diagnostics, and intervention strategies. The student will complete
a comprehensive case study integrating theory, research, and
practical issues in the “treatment” of a simulated client.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed all core courses and
passed comprehensive examination.

PSYC-645—Clinical Counseling: Group	

Three Credit Hours
This course provides students with an understanding of the role
of the group counseling/psychotherapy modality in therapeutic
settings. Focus is on the major components of group counseling/
psychotherapy, including: client selection and preparation for
group; attributes and behaviors of effective group counselors; group
dynamics and group processes; stages of group development;
therapeutic factors associated with groups; and methods/procedures
used in group counseling/psychotherapy.
Prerequisite: The student must have completed all core courses
and passed comprehensive examination.

PSYC-651/652—Internship: Clinical Counseling	

Three Credit Hours Each
The internship is a supervised field experience consisting of 600 hours
of work in a community agency. It involves continued refinement of
counseling skills developed over the course of the student’s program.
The student will complete and present a comprehensive case study
integrating theory, research, and practical issues in the treatment of
a client seen during the internship experience.
Prerequisites: Completion of all prior course work (may take elective
with Practicum). Note that permission of advisor is required during

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SOCI-501—Social Determinants of Modern Life 		
Three Credit Hours	
This course explores some of the major determinants of group life
such as social structure, socialization, stratification, the major social
institutions, and social change. In addition, attention will center upon
population dynamics and migration and the effects which they exert
upon community life.

Spanish (SPAN)
SPAN-520–Mexico
Three Credit Hours
This is a panoramic course dedicated to an understanding
of Mexico beginning with the Aztec and Mayan civilizations
from before and after the conquest. The class will then focus
on the colonial period, Mexican Independence (1810-1821),
the nineteenth century, the Reforma, French occupation, the
Porfiriato, Mexican Revolution, the Caudillismo, modern
Mexico, Tlatelolco, twentieth and twenty first centuries, bilateral
relations between the United States and Mexico and emigration
to the United States. Some of the topics covered in the course
will include, but are not limited to: Culture, politics, economics,
literature, art, theater, cinema, religion, and gastronomy.
SPAN-521–The Hispanic Presence in the United States
Three Credit Hours
This panoramic course contributes to an understanding of
the cultural, political, social and economical condition of the
Mexican Americans, Cuban Americans and Puerto Ricans. The
course trajectory will begin with a study of the Southwestern
United States covering the war with Mexico and the subsequent
annexation of the Mexican territory. A close look at the linguistic
and ethno-racial consciousness and how it pertains to the
emerging Chicano literature will be discussed. Puerto Rico:
An in-depth look at the Commonwealth status of Puerto Rico,
independence versus statehood, the economic crisis from the
sugar trade and emigration to the United States. The course
will consider the notion of Newrican and the issues of identity
throughout literature including Black Poetry. Cuba: The focus
begins with the Cuban Revolution and the subsequent anti-Castro
culture that dominates both Cuba and the Cuban community in
Miami. The course will also discuss the social, political, economic
and cultural impact of the Cuban emigration to Miami and in
the wake of this movement we will discuss exile literature and the
phenomenon of transculturation.
SPAN-522–Culture and Literature of Spain
Three Credit Hours
A panoramic course covering the literature and culture from the

�Celtiberians to the Romans and from the Visigoths to the present
day. Topics that will be discussed include the Islamic invasion of
711, the Reconquista, the Catholic Kings and the unification of
Spain. The Golden Age of Spain from the perspective of hegemony
and crisis. The course will also explore the culture and literature
from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries, the Crisis of
98, the Spanish Civil War, the dictatorship of Francisco Franco
(1939-1975) and democratic Spain (1982-2009). The course will
examine Spain’s cultural and intellectual life from 1900-2000: The
Generation of 1898 and 1927, culture under the rule of Franco,
progressives and the resurgence of the liberal tradition. Cultural
life during the period of transition to democracy will also be
discussed and will include the Constitution of 1978 as well as the
formation of Spain’s autonomous communities. Other areas of
focus will be Spain and the European community, nationalism
as it relates to the Basque Country, Galicia and Cataluña. The
course will also explore the challenges of the family unit, women
and childhood and conclude with a detailed look at Spain’s
gypsies, new immigrants, pastimes and popular culture (tapas,
celebrations, bullfights, sports, tertulias and mass media).
SPAN-523–Advanced and Contrastive Grammar
Three Credit Hours
A Comparison of grammatical structures of Spanish and English,
which define the linguistic perspective specific to Spanish and
with special reference to practical application in spoken and
written communication and in various socio-cultural contexts.
SPAN-524–Recent Trends in Teaching Spanish as a Second
Language
Three Credit Hours
This course offers teaching strategies and learning practices for
effectively delivering content and material in an engaging manner.
It also covers the latest educational and language acquisition
theories, in addition to the cultural aspects of teaching a new
culture.
SPAN-550–Special Topics: Culture and Literature of South
America
Three Credit Hours
Given the vastness of South America, the course is separated into
three topics and will be taught in rotation each time the course
is offered. (The course is repeatable and thus may be taken three
times.) This will not cause duplication on transcripts as the title of
each of the topics will be listed (e.g., Spanish 550 Special Topics:
The Andean Countries). Listed below are the three topics:
A. Colombia and Venezuela
B. The Andean Countries (Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia)
C. The Southern Cone (Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay)

well as its influence on the international community. In Venezuela,
special attention will be given to discuss the Caudillismo and
the Llanero, the petroleum industry and the transformation of
national life. The course will also discuss the positivist project of
Guzmán Blanco, the dictatorial period, the Christian Democratic
Project, militarism and Chavism as a unique phenomenon in
Latin America. The previously mentioned topics will be also
studied through the lens of literature, particularly in the evolution
of the novel from the two country’s celebrated novelists: Rómulo
Gallegos, José Eustacio Rivera and Gabriel García Méarquez
among others.
Special Topic: The Andean Countries (Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia):
This is a panoramic course beginning with Peru by exploring
the conquest, independence and gestation into the present-day
republic. The primary forus will be the cultural legacy of the Incan
Empire, the War of the Pacific, Haya de la Torre, the ARPA and
conclude with contemporary political currents. Bolivia will be the
next region of discussion and will focus primarily on the political,
cultural and economic history of the country. Specifically, the
Chaco War, and the Revolutionary Nationalist Movement of 1952.
We will discuss the current political trends with Alan García
(Peru), Evo Morales (Bolivia) and Rafael Correa (Ecuador) as
well as the production of literature from the Andean region. The
course will survey authors from Ollantay to Inca Garcilaso and
essayists from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. We will
examine the indigenous novel from Peru and Ecuador and the
works of Mario Vargas Llosa, César Vallejo and other prominent
Andean authors.
Special Topic: The Southern Cone: Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and
Paraguay. This is a panoramic course that explores the conquest,
independence and gestation into the present-day republics of
the countries in the southern cone of South America. The course
will emphasize the military dictatorships and the transition to
the current neoliberal economies. The literature of Argentina
will center on Romanticism with Esteban Echeverría, Domingo
Faustino Sarmiento and José Hernandez. The study of Argentine
literature will also include the Modernista Poetry of Alfonsina
Storni and the new narrative with Jorge Luís Borges and Julio
Cortázar. The literature of Chile will see epic poetry with Alonso
de Ercilla as well as the Modernista and Vanguard poetry of
Gabriel Mistral, Vicente Huidobro and Pablo Neruda. Attention
will also be given to the novel of the Boom and Post Boom
era with authors such as José Donoso and Isabel Allende. The
literature of Uruguay and Paraguay will concentrate on the short
stories of Horacio Quiroga, the Modernista poetry of Delmira
Agustini and the novel with Augusto Roa Bastos.

Special Topic: Colombia and Venezuela: This is a panoramic
course beginning with the conquest and independence of both
Colombia and Venezuela and will continue through the formation
as a republic until the present day. The topics will include the
first civilizations, the conquest, the War of Independence, Simon
Bolivar and the ideal of unification. The course will continue
with the political, social and economic condition between the
nineteenth and twenty-first centuries. In dealing with modern
Colombia, we will dedicate specific attention to an exploration of
violence, warfare, and the narco trade’s impact on national life as

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Business Administration (BADM)
BADM-216—Communications in Business	

Three Credit Hours
Required of business administration sophomores.
A study of written and oral communication in organizations.
Emphasis is given to communication theory including
communication flows and barriers, as well as the psychology of
communicating good, neutral, negative, and persuasive messages.
The course also covers career planning, delivering professional
presentations, electronic communications and writing formal
reports.
Prerequisites: ENG-101 &amp; 102

BADM-217—Computer Applications in Business	

Three Credit Hours
Required of business administration juniors.
The application of computer software to assist in analyzing
common business decisions, with an emphasis on advanced
techniques in spreadsheet development and design.

BADM-305—Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration juniors.
An introduction to the legal system, with special emphasis
on its relation to business. Students will contend with federal
and state regulations as well as the common law to arrive at an
understanding of the legality, ethics, and social responsibility
of business decisions. Topics include an introduction to the
judicial system, torts and product liability, administrative law
and consumer protection, agency and partnership, contracts, the
Constitution, criminal law, ethics, and fiduciary trust.

BADM-309—Marketing Principles

Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration juniors.
Introduction to basic concepts and terminology in marketing: the
process of developing marketing strategy, the role of marketing
activities within the firm, external influences that affect the
development of marketing strategy, and basic analytical tools
appropriate to marketing decision-making. International and
ethical issues in marketing are examined.
Prerequisite: Principles of Microeconomics (BADM-202).

BADM-320—International Business

Three Credit Hours
This course focuses on decisions in international business
operations for small and large firms. Of particular interest are
international business climate/culture, foreign exchange rates,
international trade, overseas direct investment, and operations
management. Students will incorporate case studies dealing with
aspects of international business.

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BADM-321—Business Finance

Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration juniors.
An introductory course combining both a description of the
structure of business financing and a study of financial principles
and practices, with special emphasis on their relation to
managerial planning and control.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Managerial Accounting (BADM-211)

BADM-323—Quality Management

Three Credit Hours
Students will develop an overall framework within which they can
understand quality as a system. Content includes a look at the impact of the quality movement on our world during recent decades
for both manufacturing and service organizations. The course
focuses on management, leadership, organization, and tools
needed to build and continuously improve quality and customer
value throughout the supply chain. Included is a review of the
contributions of those who are considered prime movers in the
quality revolution, including Deming, Crosby, Juran, and Taguchi;
a survey of current developments in the field; and practice in use
of typical Quality Management techniques, tools, and processes
including Lean, Six-Sigma, SPC, ISO 9000, business process improvement, QFD, and others.
Prerequisite: BADM 205 or STAT 160

BADM-324—Purchasing and Materials Management

Three Credit Hours
The course introduces students to the critical role of purchasing in
the supply chain. Topics may include the evolution of supply management and its strategic nature in world-class organizations; the
supply manager’s responsibilities; the “boundary-spanning” nature
of supply management; the purchasing process, objectives and
responsibilities; supplier evaluation and selection; supplier quality
and risk management; negotiation framework and planning; cost
concepts (e.g., direct and indirect costs, fixed, step, and variable
costs, and target costs) and cost analyses; “Make or Buy” decisions;
developing in-country sources of supply versus “offshoring” decisions; ethical and professional standards expected among supply
management professionals; and environmental considerations in
purchasing and materials management.
Prerequisite: BADM 205 or STAT 160

BADM-326—Principles of Real Estate

Three Credit Hours
This course provides a personal and professional perspective of
the legal, financial, and ethical rights and obligations of all parties
in a real estate transaction. Topics include organizing, functioning,
financing, marketing, brokering, appraising, and managing of real
estate transactions.

BADM-327—Principled Entrepreneurship and the Free
Enterprise System

Three Credit Hours
This course explores the role of entrepreneurship in the free
enterprise system, how government policies affect entrepreneurial
activity within the United States and globally, and the moral
and ethical dimensions of principled entrepreneurship. This

�course focuses on using the tools of economics to understand the
entrepreneurial process, including the role of profits and losses,
discovery, and creative destruction. The course examines the legal
forms of business organization and the challenges involved in
opening a business and writing a business plan.

BADM-329—Project Management

Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the concepts and tools
currently being used in the professional field of Project
Management. Students will obtain a basic understanding of
project management principles and practices, increase their ability
to function effectively on a project team and as a project manager,
and improve their ability to communicate effectively both orally
and in writing. This course includes coverage of management
in a wide range of project applications from concept through
operations, planning, scheduling, controlling, economic analysis,
quality, and customer satisfaction are stressed. The topics in this
course cover essential concepts from the Project Management
Institute’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
(PMBOK).
Prerequisite: Although there are no formal prerequisites, this
course is designed for students who have taken courses in
management and organizational behavior, introductory finance,
and statistics. Students without these courses are likely to have
to devote more time to topics briefly reviewed and may have to
supplement their learning on their own for some topics.

BADM-338—Management and Organizational Behavior

Three Credit Hours
Required of business administration juniors.
A study of the fundamental concepts of management and
organizational behavior. Emphasis is placed on the study of
human behavior, attitudes, and performance in organizations,
and on the development of positive interpersonal relations. A
major focus is on the managerial role of leader and decisionmaker necessary for effective planning, organizing, influencing,
and control of the organization. The dynamics and links
among individuals, groups, and the national and international
environment are analyzed to highlight the determinants of
organizational effectiveness.

BADM-371—Leadership in Organizations

Three Credit Hours
Using a case approach as well as a significant experiential
component, this course involves the application of leadership
theory and practice covered in this class and in other classes in
the interdisciplinary minor in Leadership Studies. The course
draws from cases in business and other organizations to focus the
student’s learning in both individual and team projects. Issues of
motivation, persuasion, ethics, power, diversity, teams, etc. will
all be explored. Guest speakers/leaders will also be an important
component of the course.
Prerequisites: Psychology of Leadership (PSYC-371) or Management
and Organizational Behavior (BADM-338).

BADM-404—Investments
Three Credit Hours

A survey course that introduces different types of securities,
markets, transaction costs, security regulations, and taxes. The
basic techniques for analyzing the potential returns and risks
of individual securities and for combining them efficiently into
portfolios are also studied.
Prerequisite: Business Finance (BADM-321).

BADM-405—Marketing Management

Three Credit Hours
A study of marketing planning and decision-making from the
point of view of the marketing manager in a changing economic,
social, and legal environment. Basic concepts and methods of
analysis used in formulating product, distribution, promotion,
and pricing strategy are studied.
Prerequisite: Marketing Management (BADM-309).

BADM-407—Money and Banking

Three Credit Hours
The nature and functions of money, the various monetary
standards, the development of our monetary system, the factors
affecting the value of money, methods and objectives of money
and credit control, international exchange, and analysis of recent
developments in money and credit.
Prerequisite: Principles of Macroeconomics (BADM-201).

BADM-409—Human Resource Management	

Three Credit Hours
A contemporary course in the management of personnel as a
resource concentrating on the historical, legal, social, economic,
and ethical framework of labor relations with a focus on
forecasting, planning, staffing, compensating, developing a career,
labor relations, performance management, and control and
evaluation of human resources.

BADM-410—Operations Management

Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration seniors.
Operations management focuses on the systematic direction of
the processes involved in the sourcing, production, and delivery
of products and services. This course addresses managerial issues
such as facility location and layout, service design, demand
forecasting, production scheduling, project management,
quality management (for example, lean, JIT, Six Sigma, TQM,
etc.), inventory management, supply chain management,
maintenance and reliability, and capacity management. Included
are applications of decision models, statistical methods, or
optimization techniques such as linear programming, queuing
theory, simulation, or others.
Prerequisites: Principles of Microeconomics (BADM-202), Business
Statistics (BADM-205), Introduction to Managerial Accounting
(BADM-212), Management and Organizational Behavior
(BADM-338) and STAT 160.

BADM-413—International Marketing

Three Credit Hours
Introduction to global problems, cultural and ethical issues, and
decision areas facing the marketing manager. Primary emphasis
rests on the value of cross-cultural understanding and the need for

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Prerequisite: Marketing Principles (BADM-309).

BADM-414—Consumer Behavior

Three Credit Hours
The study of behavioral science theories and related marketing
models useful to managers in understanding consumers in the
domestic and global marketplace.
Prerequisite: Marketing Principles (BADM-309).

BADM-415—Relationship Marketing

Three Credit Hours
This course helps students understand and develop the basic
persuasive skills which are important to people in all walks of life.
Assignments are designed to help students improve their skills
in communicating effectively, establishing relationships, solving
problems, and leading and persuading others.

BADM-417—Management Information Systems	

cases.
Prerequisites: Principles of Macroeconomics (BADM-201),
Principles Microeconomics (BADM-202), Introduction to
Financial Accounting (BADM-211), Introduction to Managerial
Accounting (BADM-212), Marketing Principles (BADM-309),
Business Finance (BADM-321), Management and Organizational
Behavior (BADM-338).

BADM-423—Personal Finance

Three Credit Hours
Personal Finance focuses on the application of basic financial
tools and principles to the student’s personal life. Concepts and
tools covered include: the financial planning process, liquidity
management, debt management, asset management, and risk
management. The course will also include retirement, education,
and estate planning. Upon completion of this course, the student
will be prepared to create and manage their own personal financial
plan.

Three Credit Hours
Information systems (IS) support the overall strategy of an
organization in many ways. This course reviews the issues
associated with managing and improving the IS function within
an organization, including using IS to support decision making,
manage the firm’s assets, and develop and support customers.
Additional topics include the critical role of IS in an organization’s
strategic plan, security issues, and the harnessing of technological
advances for organizational growth.

BADM-425—Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship

BADM-420—Management of Change

BADM-428—Technology and Entrepreneurship

Three Credit Hours
This course uses knowledge and skills from the social sciences
to develop strategies for achieving effective change within
organizations. Implementation of these strategies to achieve more
effective organizations is the core of this course. Topics include
team building, process consultation, confrontation and the
management of conflict, and technostructural change.

BADM-421—Logistics Management

Three Credit Hours
Logistics is the part of supply chain management that plans,
implements, and controls the efficient, effective forward
and reverse flow and storage of goods, services, and related
information between the point of origin and point of consumption
in order to meet customers’ requirements (Council of Supply
Chain Management Professionals, 2003). The Course covers
the role and importance of the key logistics intermediaries that
facilitate global trade. It describes the functions comprising
logistics, describes how these functions interact, and explains how
logistics can be managed as a system to reduce total cost.
Prerequisite: BADM-205 and BADM-429 or STAT 160.

BADM-422—Strategic Management

Three Credit Hours
Required of all business administration seniors.
A capstone course designed to give the student practice in
integrating the numerous theory courses in all phases of business
management. The student develops problem-solving and decisionmaking skills by assuming the role of top management in a
simulated company and through the study of actual business

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Three Credit Hours
This course covers the environment of small business, factors of
success or failure, small business management tools, and sources
of financing. Student teams prepare business plans for the startup of a business. In some instances, the teams will work with
local entrepreneurs in developing business plans. The course is
supported by a multimedia business planning system.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in business administration.

Three Credit Hours
Technology ventures are significantly changing the global
competitive landscape. This course explores the intersection of
technology and entrepreneurship, including both the development
of new technology-based businesses and the use of technology
in launching and marketing new businesses. Students will learn
about models of technological change, models of new firm
strategy development, and models of organizational strategy in
high-tech start-ups. Topics include: matching new technologies
and markets, making money from innovation, competition
between technologies, strategies for competing against established
incumbents, technology portfolio development, and theories of
diffusion and adoption.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in business administration.

BADM-429—Supply Chain

Three Credit Hours
This course focuses on basic principles and essential concepts
of supply chains and their effective operation and management.
Topics may include methods of resource acquisition, contract
management, procurement, production, packaging, shipping,
warehousing, inventory placement, distribution, transportation,
logistics planning, risk, quality, information technology, and
product support.
Prerequisite: BADM 205 or STAT 160

BADM-430–435—Seminar in Business Administration	

Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: approval of course instructor and department head.
These courses are designed to provide students of exceptional
ability and background with the opportunity to explore a

�variety of advanced, business-oriented, analytical techniques.
Specified topics covered within these courses will be offered at
the discretion of the instructor and under the supervision of the
department head.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in business administration.

reactions, and equilibrium of forces; analysis of simple trusses,
friction; centroids and centers of gravity; and moments of inertia.
Lecture: Three hours.
Corequisites: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MATH-131) and
Physics with Calculus I and Lab (PHYS-221/271)

BADM-450—Internship

CIVL-205—Surveying	

Three Credit Hours
This course gives senior students real-world work experience to
complement the classroom education they have already received.
Interns will learn about the variety of issues faced by today’s firms
and their managers, the kinds of information firms collect and
use, and the development of solutions for business problems.
Interns will spend ten to twelve hours each week working
alongside a senior-level manager in a Charleston-area business.
Prerequisite: Senior or Junior Standing.

BADM-490—Independent Study

Three Credit Hours
Approvals for enrollment during pre registration from sponsoring
professor and department head are required.
This course may be taken by seniors desiring to engage in a
scholarly research project of mutual interest to the student and
the faculty member who directs the study. The project should
culminate in a formal student research paper.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in business administration.

Civil Engineering (CIVL)
CIVL-103—Introduction to Civil Engineering

One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering freshmen
The engineering design process is demonstrated through use of
practical problem-solving methods for public infrastructure and
built environment projects. Course subjects include civil engineering
career paths, ethical canons of the engineering profession, and
requirements for professional licensure. Course assignments,
conducted within a collaborative learning environment, focus on
creative engineering solutions through technical analysis, teamwork,
communication skills and professionalism. As a foundation for
sustained success in civil engineering, additional course topics
include: lifelong learning, time management, community and
professional service, and career development.
Laboratory: Two hours

CIVL-101—Engineering Drawing

Two Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering freshmen.
Use and care of drawing instruments; proper weights and types of
lines for clear-cut and complete graphical representation; auxiliary
and sectional views; pictorial representation with emphasis on
isometric drawing, dimensioning, development of a reasonable
skill in lettering. A substantial portion of the course is taught using
CAD software.
Laboratory: Four hours

CIVL-202—Statics	

Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Scalar and vector solutions of problems in statics; resultants,

Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Linear measurements, leveling, compass and transit/theodolite,
total stations theory of errors, latitudes and departures, areas,
stadia, coordinate geometry, construction field control, legal
aspects of land surveying, and public land surveys.
Lecture: Three hours.
Corequisites: Engineering Drawing (CIVL-101) or Introduction to
Civil Engineering (CIVL-103), and Surveying Laboratory (CIVL235).

CIVL-208—Geospatial Representation	

Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Study of geospatial representation applications, techniques, and
methods that includes topographic mapping, map projections,
reference datums, state plane coordinate systems, Global
Positional Systems (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS),
and remote sensing.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Surveying (CIVL-205), Surveying Laboratory (CIVL235), and Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MATH-131) or
Honors Mathematics I (HONR-131).

CIVL-210—Computer Application for Civil and
Environmental Engineering

Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Instruction in computer applications to problems chosen from
civil engineering fields. Development of computer-based methods
for analyzing civil engineering systems. The class will address
a range of related topics including algorithm development and
implementation, professional and ethical aspects of computer
applications, development of self-directed learning skills
appropriate for civil engineering.
Lecture: Three hours

CIVL-235—Surveying Laboratory	

One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Application of principles obtained in CIVL-205 through
actual field work. Horizontal control activities include distance
measurements by tape and EDM, angular measurements
by theodolite and total station; traversing; traverse closure
computations; balancing computations; and preparation of
boundary plat. Students will be introduced to the use of data
collectors as part of their field work. Computer-aided applications
and computer drafting are available.
Laboratory: Two hours
Corequisite: Surveying (CIVL-205).

CIVL-239—Geomatics Laboratory	

One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.

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�Preparation of topographic map, Geographic Positioning Systems
mapping controls, Geographic Information System applications,
and understanding the geometry and nomenclature of horizontal
and vertical curves.
Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisite: Surveying (CIVL-205) and Surveying Laboratory
(CIVL-235)
Corequisite: Geospatial Representation (CIVL-208), and
Engineering Drawing (CIVL-101).

CIVL-301—Dynamics	

Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Kinematics and Kinetics of particles or rigid bodies in plane
motion with emphasis on the special cases of translation and
rotation. The techniques of vector mathematics are employed.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Statics (CIVL-202) with a grade of “C” or better.

CIVL-302—Highway Engineering	

Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Highway alignment, right-of-way and easements; earthwork
and grading; road user benefits, traffic operations and capacity;
design of intersections and interchanges; construction surveys;
drainage design; highway materials, design of asphalt mixtures;
pavement thickness design; and construction management,
contracts, estimates and specifications. Preparation of plans and
design documentation for a highway project including; horizontal
alignment, vertical alignment, roadway cross-sections, storm
water drainage, earthwork and mass diagram calculations, and
construction materials.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Transportation Engineering (CIVL-305); corequisite:
Asphalt and Concrete Laboratory (CIVL-327).

CIVL-304—Mechanics of Materials	

Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Elastic properties of structural materials; internal stresses and
strains; principal stresses and strains including Mohr’s Circle;
axial; torsion; flexure; shear; bolted joints; combined stresses;
shear and moment diagrams; beam deflections. Supplemented by
CIVL 307.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Statics (CIVL-202) with a grade of “C” or better.

CIVL-305—Transportation Engineering	

Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
A study of technical, multimodal, and organizational
interrelationships of United States transportation mobility systems
focusing on policy, planning, capacity, operation, and design
of land transportation, airport and seaport facilities. Topics
include highway design, roadway safety, traffic engineering, travel
forecasting, railroad alignment, public mass transit, airport layout,
and harbor/ports.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Introduction to Civil Engineering (CIVL-103),
Engineering Drawing (CIVL-101), Geospatial Representation
(CIVL-208), Geomatics Laboratory (CIVL-239).

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CIVL-307—Materials Laboratory	

One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Laboratory supplement to CIVL-304. Introduction to the use
of testing machines and equipment; strength and deformation
measurements of ferrous and nonferrous metals, concrete, and
wood; properties of materials as determined by results of tests in
compression, tension, bending, torsion; behavior of columns; use
of electric resistance strain gages; use of ASTM specifications and
test procedures.
Taken concurrently with or subsequent to CIVL-304.
Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisite: English Composition (ENGL-102); prerequisites or
corequisites: Computer Application for Civil and Environmental
Engineering (CIVL-210), Mechanics of Material (CIVL-304).

CIVL-309—Structural Analysis	

Four Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Structural analysis of determinate and indeterminate beams
and frames using classical, approximate, and computer-based
methods.
Lecture: Four hours
Prerequisites: Mechanics of Materials (CIVL-304) with a grade of
“C” or better and Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (MATH132).

CIVL-310—Statics and Mechanics of Materials for Non-Civil
Engineers

Three Credit Hours
Vector solutions of problems in statics, resultants, reactions and
equilibrium of forces. In addition, the brief study of mechanics
of materials including stress and strain relationships and various
types of loading on structural members.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (MATH-132) and
Physics with Calculus Lab (PHYS-221/271).

CIVL-314—Engineering Economy	

Two Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Topics include the time value of money, equivalence, simple and
compound interest, nominal and effective interest rates, present
worth and capitalized cost evaluation, equivalent uniform annual
worth evaluation, rate of return evaluation, benefit/cost ratio
evaluation, depreciation, corporate and individual income tax,
after-tax economic analysis, and engineering ethics as applied by
practicing engineers.
Lecture: Two hours

CIVL-317—Professional Sustainability

One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
The ethical cannons of the engineering profession require civil engineering graduates be well-rounded effective leaders in planning,
design, and construction of public infrastructure and the built-environment required to establish safe, healthy, equitable and vibrant
communities. Course topics focus on preparing students to serve
with distinction as technical leaders in addressing the needs of
society and include: teamwork, public administration, commu-

�nication, public policy, ethics, life long learning, attitudes, and
leadership.
Lecture: One hour
Prerequisite: Junior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering

CIVL-320—Fluid Mechanics

Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors. An
introduction to fluid characteristics, properties, and the fundamentals of fluid statics, fluid dynamics, fluid flow, and fluid
measurements. Hydraulic principles including pressurized pipe
flow, and open channels are also covered. Classroom assignments
include design problems and problem solving.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Statics (CIVL-202) with a grade of “C” or better;
Prerequisites or Corequisites: Either Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus
(MATH-231) or Applied Engineering Mathematics (MATH-234)

CIVL-330—Measurements, Analysis and Modeling for CEE
Systems

Three Credit Hours
In this course, students are introduced to several concepts and
techniques essential to the modern civil engineer: Uncertainty and
variability of physical systems; analysis of measurement systems;
physical modeling and scaling techniques; mathematical and
numerical modeling; and the impact of uncertainty on project
economics. Both theory and application are presented with a very
strong emphasis placed on hands-on exploration. The course
requires students to employ their computer skills acquired in
CIVL 210 for many assignments.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Computer Application for Civil and Environmental
Engineering (CIVL-210).

CIVL-402—Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory	

Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors. This
course focuses on presentation and application of fundamental
hydraulic and hydrology principles including hydrologic cycle;
hydrograph development; flood routing; design of storm water
systems and water distribution systems, pipe networks, pumping systems, flow through orifices, flumes &amp; weirs, and design of
hydraulic structures.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Fluid Mechanics (CIVL-320)

One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Field and laboratory applications of typical methods for
determining engineering properties of cohesive and granular
soils. Experimental topics include specific gravity, particle size
distribution, clay soil consistency, engineering classification,
permeability, compaction, consolidation, in situ soil properties, soil
boring and sampling techniques, and shear strength parameter
determination using unconfined direct, triaxial, vane shear, and
penetration apparatus.
Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisite: Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering I (CIVL409); Corequisite: Geotechnical Engineering I (CIVL-410).

CIVL-322—Introduction to Environmental Engineering

CIVL-404—Reinforced Concrete Design	

CIVL-321—Hydrology and Hydraulics

Three Credit Hours
Introduction to water, air, solid and hazardous waste. Included are
social and ethical considerations, legal and regulatory principles,
risk analysis, the effect of pollutants in the environment, groundwater flow theory and application, and the engineering principles
governing the generation and control of these pollutants.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: General Chemistry I (CHEM-151), General
Chemistry I Laboratory (CHEM-161), Fluid Mechanics (CIVL320), and either Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus (MATH-231) or
Applied Engineering Mathematics (MATH-234).

CIVL-327—Asphalt and Concrete Laboratory	

One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Laboratory applications involving design, preparation, curing and
testing of asphalt and Portland cement concrete. Includes testing
for component properties, component selection and grading,
material handling, mix design, blending, applicable standards and
specifications, construction practices, quality control, specimen
testing and safety. Marshall and Superpave mix design procedures
and testing methods are used to conduct laboratory data collection
and analysis. Emphasis is placed on professional laboratory report
preparation.
Lecture: Two hours
Prerequisite: Materials Laboratory (CIVL-307);
Corequisite: Highway Engineering (CIVL-302).

Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Design of reinforced concrete structures using strength design
theory. Design of beams, columns, combined stress members,
footings, and retaining walls. Comprehensive analysis and design
of a building frame and foundation system. Special attention
is given to the use of current specifications for design and
construction. The use of computer programs to facilitate analysis
and design during the comprehensive problem is encouraged.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Structural Analysis (CIVL-309), Analytic Geometry
&amp; Calculus (MATH-231), and Applied Engineering Mathematics
(MATH-234).

CIVL-406—Steel Design	

Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Theory and design of steel structures using the load and resistance
factor design method. Design of tension and compression
members, beams, and columns. Computer solutions are utilized
for design shears, moments, and axial loads.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Structural Analysis (CIVL-309).

CIVL-408—Water and Wastewater Systems	

Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Introduction to engineering design principles and practices
including water use, quality standards for drinking water, water

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�treatment systems, determining the quality of wastewater,
design of sanitary sewers, quality criteria for surface waters, and
wastewater treatment systems.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Introduction to Environmental Engineering (CIVL322), General Chemistry II/General Chemistry Laboratory II
(CHEM-152/162), Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus (MATH-231),
and Applied Engineering Mathematics (MATH-234).

CIVL-409—Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering	

Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering Seniors.
Introduces the student to the rudiments of theoretical soil
mechanics. Topics include engineering uses of soils, laboratory
and field determination of soil properties, determination of phase
relationships, engineering soil classification, soil-water interaction
and seepage flow mechanics, stress effects of loading on soils at
depth, and consolidation, compaction, shear strength, and bearing
capacity theory.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Mechanics of Materials (CIVL-304) with a grade of
“C” or better, Introduction to Environmental Engineering (CIVL322), Analytic Geometry &amp; Calculus III (MATH-231), and Applied
Engineering Mathematics I (MATH-234).

CIVL-410—Geotechnical Engineering II	

Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
An introductory course in geotechnical analysis and design.
Topics include shallow foundations, spread footings, deep
foundations, piles and caissons, lateral earth pressure for cohesive
and cohesionless soils, slope stability analyses, subsurface
investigations, and special topics including such subjects as soil
stabilization methods, geotextile applications, liquefaction, etc.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering (CIVL-409);
corequisite Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory (CIVL-402)

CIVL-411—Engineering Management	

Three Credit Hours
Technique of engineering planning and management using the
critical path method (CPM) and program evaluation and review
techniques (PERT). Both computer and noncomputer approaches
are used. Relationships between owners, A-E’s, and contractors
are covered with emphasis on proper professional conduct by the
engineer.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Completion of all freshman, sophomore, and junior
courses or approval of the department head.

CIVL-416—Modeling Civil Engineering Systems	

Three Credit Hours
Modeling the behavior of a wide range of civil engineering
systems using various analytical, computer-based, numerical, and
experimental techniques. Introducing the concepts of probabilistic
modeling using the Monte Carlo Analysis.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Completion of required CIVL courses through the junior
year or permission of the department head.

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CIVL-418—Fluid Mechanics Laboratory	

One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Accomplishments of laboratory exercises and experiments
to illustrate basic concepts of fluid mechanics and to validate
empirical formulas used in hydraulic computations. Principal
emphasis is on the phenomena associated with closed conduit and
open channel flow of water, measurement of velocities, and flow
rates and operational characteristics of pumps. A minimum of
one experiment will involve the use of the computers to evaluate
laboratory data.
Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisite: Hydrology and Hydraulics (CIVL-321).

CIVL-419—Environmental Engineering Laboratory	

One Credit Hour
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors.
Accomplishment of chemical, physical, and microbiological
determinations used in the examination of water and wastewater.
Laboratory analysis to evaluate water quality will be performed,
such as biochemical oxygen demand, suspended solids, pH,
alkalinity, and others. A minimum of one laboratory experiment
will involve the use of the computer to evaluate laboratory data.
Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisite: Water and Wastewater Systems (CIVL-408).

CIVL-421—Subdivision Planning and Design	

Three Credit Hours
The elements of planning a subdivision including an introduction
to planning, zoning, subdivision requirements, and review
procedures; site development including the integrated design of
roadways, storm drainage collection/retention/detention systems,
sanitary sewer collection and transportation systems (pumping
stations and force mains), potable water systems, and construction
cost estimates and specification; and economic analysis with
individual student participation in preliminary development of
single family, and multifamily projects on 20- to 25-acre tracts
of land. Computer applications include use of spreadsheets and
CAD.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisites: Hydrology and Hydraulics (CIVL-321), Highway
Engineering (CIVL-302); corequisite: Water and Wastwater
(CIVL-408).

CIVL-422—Comprehensive Project Design in Environmental
Engineering

Three Credit Hours
Application to civil engineering principles, through group studies
and lecture, to develop a solution for a comprehensive engineering
problem devoted to water resources/environmental engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisites: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Water and Wastewater Systems (CIVL-408).

CIVL-423—Comprehensive Project Design in Structural
Engineering	

Three Credit Hours
Application of civil engineering principles, through group studies
and lecture, to develop a solution for a comprehensive Structural
Engineering problem involving other aspects of civil engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours

�Prerequisite: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Reinforced Concrete Design (CIVL-404);
Corequisite: Steel Design (CIVL-406).

CIVL-424—Comprehensive Project Design in Geotechnical
Engineering

Three Credit Hours
Application of civil engineering principles, through group
studies and lecture, to develop a solution for a comprehensive
Geotechnical engineering problem involving other aspects of civil
engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering

CIVL-425—Comprehensive Design Project in Civil
Engineering

Three Credit Hours
Application of civil engineering principles, through team
initiatives and lecture directives to develop design solutions
for a comprehensive problem using methods of professional
engineering practice and involving multi-disciplinary aspects of
civil engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering. Site developmental projects require Subdivision
Planning and Design (CIVL-421) as a prerequiste. Transportation
project requires Highway Engineering (CIVL-302) as a
prerequisite.

Prerequisite: Senior standing in Civil and Environmental
Engineering. Site developmental projects require Subdivision
Planning and Design (CIVL-421) as a prerequiste. Transportation
project requires Highway Engineering (CIVL-302) as a
prerequisite.

CIVL-450—Civil and Environmental Engineering Internship

Three Credit Hours
This course gives Civil and Environmental Engineering students
real-world experience to complement the classroom education that
they have previously received. Interns will learn about the variety of
issues facing today’s practicing engineer. Interns will spend at least
five hours each week working alongside senior-level managers in
Charleston area engineering firms or engineering-related regulatory
agencies coordinating these activities through the Department of
Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head.

CIVL-453—Special Topics in Civil Engineering	

Three Credit Hours
Selected topics in civil engineering. The offering of this course
will depend upon the interest of the student, the availability of an
instructor, and the approval of the department Head. Since the
content of the course may change, a student may repeat the course
for credit with consent of the department head.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Head

	

Criminal Justice (CRMJ)

CIVL-450—Civil and Environmental Engineering Internship

CRMJ-201—Introduction to Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours.
Prerequisite for all criminal justice courses (CRMJ-370499) except CRMJ-202 for non-departmental majors. An
introduction to the American criminal justice system,
including the history and philosophy of law enforcement, the
nature of crime in the United States, an introduction to the
substantive criminal law, the nature and theory of the criminal
justice process from arrest to corrections, and the roles of
the major actors in that process (police, prosecutors, defense
lawyers, judges, and corrections personnel).

CIVL-453—Special Topics in Civil Engineering	

CRMJ-202—Criminology
Three Credit Hours
A study of the theories that seek to explain criminal behavior.

Three Credit Hours
This course gives Civil and Environmental Engineering students
real-world experience to complement the classroom education that
they have previously received. Interns will learn about the variety of
issues facing today’s practicing engineer. Interns will spend at least
five hours each week working alongside senior-level managers in
Charleston area engineering firms or engineering-related regulatory
agencies coordinating these activities through the Department of
Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head.
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics in civil engineering. The offering of this course
will depend upon the interest of the student, the availability of an
instructor, and the approval of the department Head. Since the
content of the course may change, a student may repeat the course
for credit with consent of the department head.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Head

	
CIVL-425—Comprehensive Design Project in Civil
Engineering

Three Credit Hours
Application of civil engineering principles, through team
initiatives and lecture directives to develop design solutions
for a comprehensive problem using methods of professional
engineering practice and involving multi-disciplinary aspects of
civil engineering.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours.

CRMJ-330—Emergency Management
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the history and perspectives of the
field, hazards concepts and taxonomies, all-hazards approach,
phases of emergency management, risk assessment, risk
communication, emergency management functions,
sustainable development, best practices, the model EOC, the
written and implemented disaster plan, attaining the CEM,
IAEM, and forging intra- and inter-government relationships.
CRMJ-331—Cyber Investigations
Three Credit Hours
This course will introduce the student to the best practices for
seizing and securing digital evidence and the complicated legal
issues surrounding digital evidence within the area of Cyber-

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�Crime Investigation to include Cyber-Terrorism. The course
will cover evidence and issues relative to file Meta-data for
various types of electronic devices such as computer networks,
cell phones, and electronics storage. Searches justified by
exigent circumstances, search incident to arrest, and search
warrant issues will also be covered. This course provides
students interested in improving their investigative knowledge
with an understanding of identifying, quantifying/qualifying,
seizing, and protecting electronic information.
The investigative process is studied from basic theoretical
concepts to the application of the basic elements for
prosecution of criminal cases. Included are several studies
of electronic crime scene investigation, white collar crime,
organized crime, and cyber-terrorism. While this class focuses
on cyber investigation practices and procedures in the United
States, it offers a global perspective and will incorporate
examples from different parts of the world.
CRMJ-332—Comparative Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
The term “homeland security” is a relatively recent addition to
the policy and scholarly landscape. Having gained prominence
after the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the term is
often assumed to be synonymous with the work of the US
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – itself a post-911
amalgamation of several federal agencies. The course critically
reviews the rise of homeland security as a policy and scholarly
concern after 911 and describes and explains homeland
security policies, in the US and abroad, by considering their
international attributes and by undertaking cross-national and
cross-temporal analyses. The course is inter-disciplinary and
draws on a range of fields within the social sciences. Students
will be encouraged to integrate theory and evidence towards
stronger analyses.
CRMJ-333—Immigration and Security
Three Credit Hours
Immigration is defined as crossing the border of one of the
world’s 220 nation states with the intent to stay. Technological
improvements in the last 50 years have given rise to massive
outflows of people from sending countries and have tested
the capacity of receiving countries to absorb immigrants. This
course examines security issues such as terrorism that might
stem from countries’ inability to control borders and the
separate issue of societal security. Special emphasis is given to
Mexican immigration to the US.
CRMJ-370—Police Systems &amp; Practices
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to law enforcement in the United States,
including a brief history of policing, contemporary trends in
criminality, and current issues facing police administrators.
Attention will also be given to the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth
Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and their implications
for law enforcement.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-371—Criminal Law
Three Credit Hours
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criminal law, principles of criminal liability, and elements of
offenses.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-372—Critical Issues in Law Enforcement
Three Credit Hours
A critical analysis of contemporary issues in the law
enforcement community, including the following: police stress,
use of deadly force, police brutality, corruption, unionization,
substance abuse by police officers, and other issues
currently confronting law enforcement administrators and
policymakers.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-373—Criminal Evidence
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the types of evidence, collection of
evidence, the chain of custody, and procedures relating to its
introduction into judicial proceedings. Special attention is
given to Fourth Amendment constitutional issues.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-375—Criminal Justice Agency Administration	
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to criminal justice agency administration,
including the following: the nature of criminal justice
organizations, criminal justice personnel, group behavior in
criminal justice organizations, and processes in criminal
justice organizations.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-380—Corrections
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to corrections, correctional theory, and
correction policy through the in-depth study of key areas in
corrections, including correctional history, systems, policy,
treatment programs, prison life, community-based corrections.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-381—Organized Crime
Three Credit Hours
An examination and analysis of organized crime, of
controversies surrounding the phenomenon, and of efforts
aimed at its control. Attention will be given to defining
organized crime, to its development, and to various theories
that seek to explain its existence. Other topics include the
activities that constitute the business of organized crime,
the relationship between organized crime and corruption of
governmental officials, and the techniques used to control it.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-382—Drugs and Crime
Three Credit Hours
An examination of drug use as it relates to addiction, social
problems, crime, enforcement, and treatment. Issues involving
domestic and international drug supply, demand, trafficking,
and interdiction are studied.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-383—Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Three Credit Hours

�An examination of the ideology, structure, and justice process
of various criminal justice systems in the United States,
Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. The
comparative study involves analysis of diverse social control,
legal, police, court, correction, and juvenile systems from
representative justice approaches around the world.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201

Latin American criminal justice institutions often in practice
function very differently from those in the US. This course
presents case studies on Latin American criminal justice
institutions with topics including police reform in Bolivia; use
of the National Guard in counter-narcotics in Puerto Rico;
judicial police reform in Mexico; prosecutorial reform in
Guatemala; and others.

CRMJ 384—International Crime
Three Credit Hours
A study of transnational crime, criminals, and criminal
organizations in a global context including an examination
of international and national organizations, laws, and justice
practices responsible for controlling multi-national criminal
activity.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201

CRMJ-390—Victimology
Three Credit Hours
The scientific study of the extent, nature, and causes of
criminal victimization, its consequences for the persons
involved and the reactions to such victimization by society,
in particular the police and the criminal justice system.
Additional areas of examination include history of victimology,
legal recourse for crime, victims, and informal methods of
addressing the needs of victims.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201

CRMJ-385—Juvenile Delinquency
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to delinquency, to the juvenile justice
process from intake to disposition, to trends in the treatment
of juvenile offenders, and to juvenile justice reform
(decriminalization, diversion, deinstitutionalization, and due
process).
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-386—Research Methods in Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to research and to statistical methods, data
bases, and computer applications in relation to the various
fields of criminal justice. Special attention will be given to the
problems associated with collection and analysis
of criminal justice data.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-387—Criminal Investigation
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the criminal investigation process
that combines forensic applications with investigative
procedures. Crime scene preservation, management, evidence
collection, and process are included in the examination of
the investigative process. Interrogation and interviewing
techniques, as well as physical evidence used to investigate
specific types of offenses, are studied.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-388—White Collar Crime
Three Credit Hours
A study of “white collar” crime as a specific type of deviance.
The course explores aspects of organizational, corporate,
occupational, and governmental criminality and its detection,
investigation, prosecution, and punishment.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-389—Justice in Latin America
Three Credit Hours
Latin American countries have criminal justice institutions
based on fundamental principles similar to those of US
criminal justice institutions: due process, substantive criminal
and criminal procedural law, basic organization into police,
courts and corrections sectors, written constitutions, etc. Yet

CRMJ-391—Criminalistics
Three Credit Hours
The application of science to the investigation of crime.
Designed to acquaint non-science majors with the philosophy
and methodology of dealing with physical evidence in criminal
investigation.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-392—Computer Crime
Three Credit Hours
An exploration of the current state of computer crime in the
United States. The course traces the history of technological
crime and identifies areas ripe for exploitation from
technology savvy deviants. It also evaluates forensic practices
and software in light of government legislation together with
an analysis of emerging case law. The course also addresses
guidelines for the development of computer forensic
laboratories, the creation of computer crime task forces, and
the search and seizure of electronic equipment.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201					
						
CRMJ-393—Homicide
Three Credit Hours	
This course is designed to teach students about the law
enforcement, statistical, legal and psychological elements of
homicide in the United States. Throughout the course we will
explore theories and explanation for homicide, traditional
murder, childeren/women who kill, and multiple victim killers.
At the end of the semester, students will be responsible for
teaching the class about an infamous serial killer.
CRMJ-465—Special Topics in Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
An advanced seminar designed to examine in-depth selected
topics in criminal justice.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
						
CRMJ-470—Ethics
Three Credit Hours
This course seeks to examine the criminal justice system
through an ethical lens, to identify ethical issues in practice
and in theory, to explore ethical dilemmas, and to suggest

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�how ethical issues and dilemmas faced by criminal justice
professionals might be resolved.
						
CRMJ-471—Psychology of Crime	
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the role of psychology in contributing
to our understanding of criminal behavior and criminal
justice system processes. The course will review our current
understanding of the criminal mind and the psychological
explanations associated with the commission of violent
crime, homicide, sexual assault, multiple murder, terrorism,
property crime, and substance abuse. The course takes a close
look at developmental risk factors and the biological origins
of criminal behavior. Toward the end of the semester, the
course discusses the use of psychological principles in police
interrogations, the court process, and correctional psychology.
						
CRMJ-472—Crime Prevention
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine how to prevent crime from
humanistic, structural, situational and enviromental
perspectives. A basic introduction to each of these schools of
thought will be given. The main focus of this course will be
examining the empirical research surrounding each method.
CRMJ-498—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: As determined by instructor
An independent research project resulting in a formal paper,
this study must be approved by the department head in
consultation with an appropriate member of the faculty who
will supervise the project. Virtually any aspect of criminal 	
justice may be investigated. Especially recommended for those
considering graduate or professional study.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201
CRMJ-499—Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of director of internships
Internships with government and other agencies are offered to
combine academic training with professional experience.
Prerequisite: CRMJ-201

Education (EDUC)

EDUC 101- Education in Modern Society 			
Three Credit Hours
Open to any interested student. An orientation to teaching
as a profession and to the teacher-training program. Study
and discussion on school organization and teachers’ roles
and responsibilities; personal and professional guidance.
Introduction to the learner-centered conceptual base of the
department.
EDUC 206-Adolescent Development 		
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the basic principles and theories of human
development with a focus on adolescents and their educational
processes. The field experience is designed to interrelate
college classroom learning with public school observations and
activities.

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EDUC 301-Foundations in Reading	 			
Three Credit Hours
A foundational course designed to develop competencies in
teaching literacy skills. The content of this course examines
the theoretical research and historical perspectives as related
to reading education. Five components of a balanced literacy
program will be examined and these components are based
on research of the National Reading Panel. Approaches to
reading will be examined as phonics; sight; linguistic; language
experience approach; and the VAKT. Literacy educators
and pioneers in reading education as Chall, Flesch, Fries,
Allen, and Fernald will be discussed to provide background
information from a historical prospective to assure that
students will have a knowledge of foundations.
EDUC 306-Teaching Reading and Writing in the Middle and
High School		
Three Credit Hours      
Prerequisites: EDUC 202, EDUC 301 and EDUC 401
Designed to acquaint prospective middle school and high
school teachers with reading practices geared to their students.
The course will include a broad survey of the field of reading
with attention given to some diagnostic procedures and the
development of Reading Across the Curriculum programs for
the middle school and high school levels. Different subject
areas will be considered. Field experience in a public school is
among course requirements.
EDUC 307-Child Development 				
Three Credit Hours
Acquisition of understanding and appreciation of the mental,
physical, social, and emotional aspects of development in
childhood. Emphasis on techniques of motivation, principles
of learning, learning styles, individual differences, and
developmental problems. Field experience is required.
EDUC 312-Teaching Students with Special Needs 		
Three Credit Hours
Teaching Students with Special Needs is an introductory-level
course for education majors and other interested students. The
course is designed to prepare prospective teachers to define
and identify characteristics of students with disabilities and
students at risk for school failure. Teaching Students with
Special Needs is based on the premise that it is the teacher’s
responsibility to meet the needs of every learner, typical or
atypical. A field experience component of ten hours in the
school is required.
EDUC 401-Methods and Materials of Middle and High
School Teaching
Three Credit Hours       		
Prerequisites: Admission to Upper Level Study
Study of the aims, methods, and materials employed in middle
and high school teaching; organization of subject matter;
motivation and direction of learning; development of attitudes,
appreciations, and ideals; classroom presentation of formal
materials. The utilization of technology and the development
and use of evaluative instruments in the total teachinglearning process will be emphasized.

�EDUC 402- Special Methods in Teaching 			
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission to Upper Level Study
Special techniques, theories, and materials in teaching in the
content area of specialization in middle school (grades 5-8)
and high school (grades 9-12).
EDUC 499-Internship in Teaching 				
Twelve Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Refer to requirements for admission to
internship.
A requirement for certification, observation and teaching
in approved schools under approved supervising teachers,
supervision by college instructor. Assignment only in major
teaching field. This internship is a minimum of twelve weeks.
All students provide their own transportation. Formal
application for admission to the internship is required.

Electrical Engineering (ELEC)
ELEC-106—Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering	

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering freshmen.
An introduction to the engineering profession, branches and
functions of engineering, professional ethics, and the role of
engineers in society. Fundamentals of engineering problem
solving and the use of calculators and computers as tools to
aid in problem solving. Includes subject areas common to
most engineering disciplines such as the introduction to the
engineering design process and teamwork through a design
project, engineering laboratory skills, report writing, and
engineering economics, but through the use of electrical
engineering exemplars.
Lecture: Three hours

ELEC-201—Electric Circuit Analysis I 	

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
Circuit elements; Kirchhoff ’s and Ohm’s Law and their application
through a variety of circuit analysis techniques; operational
amplifiers; and the transient response of simple circuits. The
circuit analysis program SPICE is introduced.
Corequisites: ELEC-106, MATH-131, PHYS-221/271

ELEC-202—Electric Circuit Analysis II

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
Sinusoidal analysis and phasors; AC power; three-phase circuits;
frequency response of simple circuits; the use of SPICE for ac
circuit analysis.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: ELEC-201 with a grade of C or better or the
successful completion of both ELEC-308 and ELEC-204 with
grades of C or better. Corequisites: MATH-132, PHYS-222/272

An introduction to the experimental method in electrical
engineering. Laboratory exercises are designed to supplement the
material presented in ELEC-201 and ELEC-202.
Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisites or co-requisite: Elecyric Circuit Analysis II (ELEC-202)
or Elements of Electrical Engineering (ELEC-308)
	

ELEC-206—Computer Applications for Electrical Engineers

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
The computer is presented as a tool for the solution of
engineering problems. High level programming of computers;
data manipulation, data plotting, and equation solving using
application programs such as MATLAB.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering (ELEC-106)

ELEC-302—Electrical Machinery Laboratory	

One Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
A laboratory course to accompany ELEC-316.
Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisite or corequisite: Electromechanical Energy Conversion
(ELEC-316)
	

ELEC-306—Electronics I	

Three Credit Hours
Required of all electrical engineering juniors.
Characteristics of solid-state devices, theory and design of lowfrequency amplifiers, transistor biasing and stabilization, design
of multistage and feedback amplifiers utilizing bipolar and MOS
devices.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Electric Circuit Analysis II (ELEC-202), Electrical
Analysis (ELEC-204); Corequisite: Electronics Laboratory (ELEC313).

ELEC 307—Nuclear Engineering	

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the theory and application of nuclear energy.
Topics include fission and the chain reaction; nuclear fuels;
nuclear reactor principles, concepts, examples, construction,
operation, and ecological impact; radiation hazards and shielding;
and nuclear propulsion.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Physics with Calculus II/Laboratory for Physics with
Calculus II (PHYS-222/272).

ELEC-308—Elements of Electrical Engineering	

Three Credit Hours
Required of civil engineering juniors.
Fundamental electrical concepts and units; basic laws of electrical
circuits; equivalent circuits; DC and steady-state AC circuit
analysis; and effective current, average power, and three-phase
power.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MATH-131).

ELEC-204—Electrical Laboratory	

One Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.

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�ELEC-309—Signals and Systems	

Three Credit Hours
prerequisites or co-requisites: MATH-335 Required of electrical
engineering juniors. The study of continuous and discrete systems
utilizing Laplace, Fourier, and z-transform theory.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Electric Circuit Analysis (ELEC-202), Electrical
Laboratory (ELEC-204), Computer Applications for Electrical
Engineers (ELEC-206), Applied Engineering Mathematics
(MATH-234).

ELEC-311—Digital Logic and Circuits	

Three Credit Hours
Introduction to Boolean algebra; topics such as digital data coding
and digital arithmetic. Design of combinational and sequential
circuits; design implementing and testing of digital circuits using
Field Programmable Gate Arrays. Employs VHDL and other
industry standard design tools.
Lecture: Three hours
	

ELEC-312—Systems I	

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
An introduction to feedback control systems, system
representation, stability, root-locus and frequency response, and
compensation.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Signals and Systems (ELEC-309)

ELEC-313—Electronics Laboratory	

One Credit Hour
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Experimental studies coordinated with the subjects introduced in
ELEC-306.
Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisite: Computer Applications for Electrical Engineers
(ELEC-206).
Co-requisite: Electronics I (ELEC-306).

ELEC-316—Electromechanical Energy Conversion	

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Analysis of transformers; fundamentals of electromechanical
energy conversion; and study of DC, induction, and synchronous
machines.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Signals and Systems (ELEC-309), or consent of
the department head; prerequisite or co-requisite: Electrical
Machinery Laboratory (ELEC-302).
	

ELEC-318—Electromagnetic Fields	

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Static electric and magnetic fields; Maxwell’s equations and their
applications; Laplace’s equations; boundary value problems; time
varying fields, and plane waves.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electric Circuit Analysis (ELEC-202), Computer
Applications for Electrical Engineers (ELEC-206), Physics with
Calculus II/Laboratory for Physics with Calculus II (PHYS222/272), Applied Engineering Mathematics II (MATH-335).

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ELEC-330—Digital Systems Engineering	

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Microcontroller fundamentals including architecture, assembly
language programming, and interfacing. Applications of industrystandard microcontrollers in embedded systems. Employs
software design tools, simulators, and hardware trainers.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Digital Logic and Circuits (ELEC-311).

ELEC-401—Electronics II	

Three Credit Hours
Characteristics and applications of analog and digital circuits.
Topics may include differential amplifiers, multistage amplifiers,
power amplifiers, oscillators, filter circuits, and CMOS digital
logic.
Prerequisite: Electronics I (ELEC-306), and Electronics Laboratory
(ELEC-313).

ELEC-403—Electric Power Systems	

Three Credit Hours
A study of electrical power generation, transmission, and
distribution; symmetrical components, per-unit analysis,
calculation of transmission-line parameters, and load flow.
Lecture: Three hours.
Prerequisites: Electromechanical Energy Conversion (ELEC-316)
and Electromagnetic Fields (ELEC-318).
	

ELEC-405—Electrical Measurements	

Two Credit Hours
An introduction to modern electrical instrumentation and
measurements. Topics include: measurement theory, analog and
digital signal conditioning, noise, transducers, instrumentation
system design, digital interfaces, and computer based
instrumentation and measurements..
Lecture: Two hours
Prerequisite: Electronics Laboratory (ELEC-313),
Corequisite: Electrical Measurements Laboratory (ELEC-415).
	

ELEC-407—Systems II	

Three Credit Hours
A continuation of Systems I with primary emphasis on digital
control systems. Topics include: state-variable analysis, simulation
techniques, controllability, state-variable feedback, observability,
and state estimator design.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Systems I (ELEC-312).
	

ELEC-412—Applied Probability and Statistics for Engineers	

Three Credit Hours
Required for electrical engineering majors. Application of
the theory of probability and statistics in modeling random
phenomena and signals; in the calculation of system responses;
and in making estimates, inferences and decisions in the presence
of chance and uncertainty. Applications will be studied in areas
such as communications, power systems, device modeling,
measurements, reliability, and quality control.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (MATH-231),
Computer Applications for Electrical Engineers (ELEC-206).

�ELEC 413—Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering	

Three Credit Hours
Advanced topics in electrical engineering. Offered occasionally
when the special interests of students and faculty coincide. The
syllabus must be approved by the Electrical Engineering Faculty.
Since the content of the course may change, a student may repeat
this course for credit with the permission of the department head.
Lecture: Three hours
	

ELEC-414—System Simulation	

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to system concepts, mathematical models of
systems, and simulation methods applied to a broad range of
systems. Design project required.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Systems (ELEC-312).
	

ELEC-415—Electrical Measurements Laboratory	
One Credit Hour
A laboratory course to complement ELEC-405.
Laboratory: Two hours
Corequisite: Electrical Measurements (ELEC-405).

ELEC-416—Communications Engineering	

Three Credit Hours
Principles of amplitude, frequency, and pulse modulation; signal
flow and processing in communications systems; and analog and
digital communication systems.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Signals and Systems (ELEC-309), Digital Logic and
Circuits (ELEC-311), Electromagnetic Fields (ELEC-318)
Corequisite: Electronics 1 (ELEC-306)

ELEC-418—Advanced Digital Systems	

Three Credit Hours
Experience in advanced digital design techniques and exposure
to the development tools used in the design of advanced digital
systems. Topics include the design of digital systems using
VHDL, industry standard FPGA devices and software, and
microprocessor hardware components.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Digital Systems Engineering (ELEC-330) or Computer
Organization and Programming (CSCI-305)

ELEC-419—Computer Network Architecture	

Three Credit Hours
This course will cover network architecture and protocols.
Included are transmission technologies, encoding/decoding
schemes, packet switching, frame relay, ISDN, ATM and
performance modeling techniques.
Lecture: Three hours

ELEC-421—Design I	

Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering seniors.
Initiation, design, scheduling, documentation and reporting
on a major design project. Normally accomplished by students
working in small groups. All students will make written and oral
presentations on their contribution to the project. Financial, legal,

ethical, societal, regulatory, environmental, manufacturability, and
quality issues will be discussed and will constrain the designs as
appropriate.
Lecture: One hour; Laboratory: Four hours.
Prerequisites: Electrical Machinery Laboratory (ELEC-302),
Electronics I (ELEC-306), Systems I (ELEC-312), Digital Logic
and Circuits (ELEC-311), Electromechanical Energy Conversion
(ELEC-316), Digital Systems Engineering (ELEC-330) and
Electromagnetic Fields (ELEC-318) or consent of the department
head.

ELEC-422—Design II

Three Credit Hours
Continuation of the major design project begun in ELEC-421.
Project implementation, documentation, and reporting. Normally
to be accomplished by students working in the small groups
formed in ELEC-421. The impact of the practical, societal,
and governmental issues raised in ELEC-421 will be assessed.
Each student will make written and oral presentations on their
contributions to the project. A prototype demonstration and
presentation of final results in a symposium format is required.
Lecture: One hour; Laboratory: Four hours
Prerequisite: Design I (ELEC-421) taken the preceding semester.
Required of all electrical engineering seniors.

ELEC-423—Digital Signal Processing	

Three Credit Hours
Introduction to the characteristics, design, and applications of
discrete time systems using digital signal processors. Discrete
time Fourier Transforms, FIR and IIR systems, and the design of
FIR and IIR filters.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Signals and Systems (ELEC-309), and Digital Systems
Engineering (ELEC-330).

ELEC-424—Solid-State Devices	

Three Credit Hours
Basic principles governing the operation of solid-state devices are
developed from fundamental concepts. P-N junction theory is
developed and applied to the analysis of devices such as bipolar
transistors, solar cells, detectors, and photo devices. The theory of
field-effect devices is developed.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Electronics I (ELEC-306), and Electromagnetic Fields
(ELEC-318).
	

ELEC-425—Interference Control in Electronics	

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the control and measurement of interference
between electronic devices. Analysis methods and practical
design techniques to minimize both radiated and conducted
emissions and susceptibility. Enhancing signal integrity in highspeed circuits and reducing crosstalk. Laboratory exercises and
demonstrations will be used to reinforce the material.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Signals and Systems (ELEC-309), Electromagnetic
Fields (ELEC-318), Digital Systems Engineering (ELEC-330).

ELEC-426—Antennas and Propagation	
Three Credit Hours

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�Transmission, radiation, and propagation of electromagnetic
waves by means of transmission lines, waveguides, optical fibers,
and antennas. Design project required.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: Electromagnetic Fields (ELEC-318).

INTL-311—U.S. Intelligence Successes and Failures

Three Credit Hours
This course will examine a number of cases that aptly
demonstrate the underlying operation, analytic and
managerial “hows and whys” of U.S. intelligence success and
failure. Reading material will include formal Congressional
ELEC-427—Energy Systems Engineering				inquiries, declassified official “lessons learned”, unclassified
Three Credit Hours
articles by former practitioners, select media commentaries,
An overview of current and emerging methods of energy
and a few academic papers. The course will conclude with an
conversion used to generate electricity and to support all
examination of the various efforts at reform, some of which
methods of transportation. This basic look includes study of
have fundamentally transformed the American Intelligence
the thermodynamics, chemistry, flow and transport processes
Community and others that have fallen short of effecting real
that apply to energy conversion with emphasis on sustainability,
change.
efficiency, environmental impact and performance. Systems
utilizing fossil fuels, nuclear and renewable resources are studied.
Case studies will highlight and explore the various
Study of energy storage and transmission is included as required
“Ingredients for Intelligence Success” including: effective
to assess both stationary power generation and transportation
management structures and organization, well-honed
energy needs.
collection programs and skills, well-honed analytic skills and
Lecture: Three hours
analytic rigor, professional attentiveness and persistence,
Prerequisites: MATH 131and PHYS 221/271
ingrained organizational cooperation, effective interagency
communication and information sharing, sufficiently
dedicated resources, and well-developed target understanding
(via in-depth study.)
Evening Undergraduate Studies (EUGS)

EUGS-101—Introduction to The Citadel Experience

One Credit Hour
This online course is required of all Evening Undergraduate
Studies (EUGS) students and must be taken in their first
semester enrolled at The Citadel. The course covers a wide
range of activities and services on campus, and offers insight
into academic proficiency through the use of self-administered
assessment tools. The course also provides an overview of
The Citadel’s three core values of honor, duty, and respect.
Prerequisites: none

Intelligence (INTL)
INTL-210—Homeland Security

Three Credit Hours
An introduction to various aspects of terrorism and homeland
security as both affect the United States today. Much of the
focus will be the problems and challenges stemming from
9/11 that create today’s world situation. To understand what
is going on currently, the course will examine the historical
context of both terrorism and national security as it relates to
terrorism.

INTL-310—Intelligence Collection Systems

Three Credit Hours
This is a seminar course addressing intelligence collection
systems and programs. Particular emphasis will be placed
on intelligence collection platforms, their limitations and
capabilities, and how they are used in support of national
intelligence requirements. The course will also focus on how
these systems and programs are planned and executed. The
seminar format will emphasize student participation in the
form of presentations, papers, and related discussion.

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Mechanical Engineering (MECH)
MECH-101—Introduction to Mechanical Engineering		
One Credit Hour
Required of all Mechanical Engineering freshmen.
The engineering design process is demonstrated through use
of practical problem-solving methods for public infrastructure
and mechanical projects. Course subjects include mechanical
engineering career paths, ethical canons of the engineering
profession, and requirements for professional licensure.
Course assignments, conducted within a collaborative learning
environment, focus on creative engineering solutions through
technical analysis, teamwork, communication skills, and
professionalism. As a foundation for sustained success in
mechanical engineering, additional course topics include: lifelong
learning, time management, community and professional service,
and career development.
Laboratory: Two hours

MECH-102—Engineering Computer Applications		

Two Credit Hours
Required of all Mechanical Engineering freshmen.
Foundations of computing to include software tools and
engineering processes for mechanical engineers. Topics may
include: structured programming (MATLAB), graphical drawings
and 2D and 3D modeling of parts and assemblies, interface of 2D
and 3D data with Computer Aided Manufacturing, simulation
of rigid body motion, presentation software, and spreadsheets.
Introduction to teaming and creativity.
Laboratory: Four hours

MECH-304—Engineering Materials w/Lab	 			
Three Credit Hours
Course explores the relationships between the microscopic
structure and macroscopic properties of materials used in

�data reduction, and presentation of results. Transducer and
measurement system characteristics including resolution,
sensitivity, loading, time response, and frequency response.
Operating principles of basic instrumentation for measurement
of mechanical quantities such as force, torque, pressure, velocities,
accelerations, temperature, and flow. Topics include uncertainty
analysis, data analysis, probability and statistics, calibration,
data acquisition, presentation of results, and an introduction to
MECH-310—Thermal – Fluid Systems I w/Lab	
		experiment design.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
Three Credit Hours	
Prerequisites: ELEC-202/204
Thermal-Fluid System I is an integrated study of fundamental
topics in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. The course
introduces conservation principles for mass, energy, and linear
MECH-340—Manufacturing Processes	
			
momentum as well as the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics. Principles
Three Credit Hours
are applied to incompressible flow in pipes and turbomachinery,
This is an introductory course that examines the interactions
external flows, power generation systems, refrigeration cycles, and
between design and manufacturing from the designer’s point
total air-conditioning focusing on the control volume approach.
of view. The first portion of the class is devoted to safe, handsLaboratory exercises are integrated into classroom work. This
on experience with manufacturing machines and equipment.
course includes completion of a comprehensive, out-of-class
Students will have an opportunity to work on civil and
design problem. This design problem provides the opportunity for
mechanical manufacturing machines that are common in
students to apply engineering science and the engineering design
machine, woodworking, and sheet metal shops such as a mill,
process to a hands-on project.
lathe, grinder, belt sander, drill press, and band saw. Common
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
manufacturing processes will be introduced and design guidelines
Prerequisites: MATH-132, PHYS-221, PHYS-271;
will be developed for each process. The successful student will
Prerequisites or Corequisites: MATH-231, CIVL-301
leave this class with an appreciation that a designer must consider
the method of manufacture during the design process to ensure
MECH-311—Thermal – Fluid Systems II w/Lab			 that a product is functional, economically viable, and safe. Basic
principles of metal processing; applied mechanics of metal cutting
Three Credit Hours
and forming; cost analysis of manufacturing operations.
Thermal-Fluid Systems II continues the integrated study of
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
fundamental topics in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
Prerequisites: CIVL-304/307
The course applies conservation principles for mass, energy, and
linear momentum as well as the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics.
MECH-345—Machine Design					
Principles are applied to an automotive system to examine engine
Three Credit Hours
performance (Otto and Diesel Cycles) and heat exchangers and
This course introduces mechanical engineering design as an
to high performance aircraft to examine the Brayton Cycle,
compressible flow, external flow, lift, and drag. Laboratory
iterative decision making process and fundamental engineering
science applied to machine components. Analysis for the design
exercises are integrated into classroom work. This course includes
completion of a comprehensive, out-of-class design problem. This
and manufacture of basic mechanical elements and their role in
the design of machines; application of finite element modeling;
design problem provides the opportunity for students to apply
engineering science to the design of a comprehensive thermalintroduction to failure theory, fatigue analysis, and energy
fluid system.
methods for deflection analysis and their application of them to
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
the design and analysis of machine elements; design of multiPrerequisite: MECH-310 with a grade of “C” or higher
component systems. Useful design techniques (such as modeling,
CPM, optimization, probabilistic approaches, etc.) and factors
MECH-325—Computer Applications				influencing design (such as human factors, products liability,
ethics, societal, economics, safety, etc.) are presented, discussed,
Three Credit Hours
and incorporated. Design against static failure and fatigue failure
This course uses applied problems in engineering and
of structural members and machine parts: design and selection of
mathematics to introduce Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) and
components including fasteners, welds (and welding techniques),
MATLAB problem-solving techniques. Covered topics include
shafts, springs, gears, bearings, and chain drives. The course
creation and editing of 3D parts and assemblies with appropriate
culminates in a team-oriented process, design, and manufacture
design intent, configurations, equation-based modeling, finite
of a mechanical engineering product using the techniques,
element analysis, curve fitting and data analysis, numerical
tools, machines, and equipment that were developed and taught
interpolation, integration, root finding, and linear algebraic
throughout the course.
system solutions. Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: MECH-102
Prerequisites: CIVL-304/307
MECH-330—Measurements and Instrumentation w/Lab		
Three Credit Hours
Fundamentals of measurement systems in mechanical
engineering including transducer operation, signal conditioning,
integrated throughout the course to provide practical experience
in making decisions concerning material composition and
processing in order to optimize engineering properties.
Experiences from the field are detailed to demonstrate
applicability of concepts.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisites: CIVL-304/307 and CHEM-151

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�MECH-350—Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems w/
Lab		

Three Credit Hours
This course covers dynamic modeling and control of linear
systems through an overview of classical control theory as the
foundation for control applications in electrical, mechanical,
and aeronautical systems. Topics include system modeling using
Laplace transform, frequency domain, state variable methods,
Boolean logic and algebra, system hardware and software
development, and interfacing for mechanical applications.
Mathematical models are developed for electrical, mechanical,
aeronautical, and other physical control systems. Control systems
analysis and design techniques are studied within the context of
how each system is physically controlled in practice to include
applications of microprocessors and microcontrollers and digital
electronics to the design and utilizations of embedded control
systems in smart systems and products. Laboratory exercises
include feedback design and system identification.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisites: CIVL-301, MECH-330, MATH-335

Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: MATH-335, MECH-311

MECH-416—Mass and Energy Balances				
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to mass and energy balances in single phase and
multiphase, nonreactive and reactive systems. Course topics
include an introduction to engineering calculations and process
variables, use of computers in solving chemical engineering
problems, fundamentals of material balances in single-phase and
multi-phase systems, energy balances on nonreactive and reactive
processes, applications of combined material and energy balances,
balances on transient processes, introduction to chemical
engineering unit operations, and a general introduction to the
field of chemical engineering.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: CHEM-152

MECH-417—Renewable Energy					

Three Credit Hours
Covers renewable energy sources such as solar heating and
MECH-404—Advanced Materials					cooling, wind energy, biomass, and photovoltaic energy. Surveys
the energy availability of these sources and life cycle cost and
Three Credit Hours
present value used to evaluate the system. Students will design a
Fundamentals of deformation and fracture in metals, polymers,
system which utilizes a renewable energy source and economically
ceramics and composites with application to design. Emphasis
evaluate the system.
on time-temperature dependence of polymers, brittle behavior of
Lecture: Three hours
advanced ceramics, the fracture mechanics approach to design of
Prerequisites: MECH-310
high strength and critical application of materials, and composite
behavior.
MECH-418—Energy Conversion Systems w/Lab			
Lecture: Three hours
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH-304 with a grade of “C” or higher
An overview and historical evolution of both classical and stateMECH-408—Composite Design					of-the-art energy conversion technology. Advanced analysis of
energy conversion hardware, air conditioning and refrigeration
Three Credit Hours
as well as fossil fuel combustion processes using concepts of
Introduces materials and mechanics of composites with emphasis
energy. Major methods of direct energy conversion are covered,
on high performance polymer matrix composites. Topics include
including thermoelectricity, photovoltaics, thermionics,
material selection, laminate analysis/design, design implications
magneto hydrodynamics, and fuel cells. Applications of the
from manufacturing and joining methodology, and interpreting
thermodynamic, heat transfer, and fluid flow principles to the
test results. A team design-built test project is required.
modeling and design of thermal systems. These systems include
Lecture: Three hours
pumps, fans, and heat and mass exchangers. The current state of
Prerequisite: MECH-304 with a grade of “C” or higher
national and world energy is presented and alternatives including
MECH-409—Composite Manufacturing w/Lab			 renewable energy and a hydrogen economy are explored with
reference to economic, political, environmental and technological
Three Credit Hours
factors.
This course covers manufacturing fundamentals, manufacturing
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
processes, composite fabrication and assembly, quality and
Prerequisite: MECH-415 with a grade of “C” or higher
inspection methods, repair, and required equipment. Topics
include material selection, laminate analysis, manufacturing,
MECH-419—Mechanical Power Plants				
joining, and testing.
Three Credit Hours
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
Students engage in the analysis, testing and evaluation of internal
Prerequisite: MECH-304 with a grade of “C” or higher
combustion engines and their subsystems with a view toward
MECH-415—Heat Transfer					understanding the underlying principles which affect their design.
Spark ignition and compression ignition engine systems are
Three Credit Hours
studied in detail. Steam, cogeneration and combined cycles are
The three modes of heat transfer (conduction, convection, and
studied. Introduces the theory and issues related to the design of
radiation) are studied in detail and applications are made to
axial and radial flow turbines, compressors and pumps.
various engineering systems. The principles of conduction and
Lecture: Three hours
convection are used to study the mechanisms of heat transfer
Prerequisite: MECH-311
during boiling, condensation and the design and operation of heat
exchangers.

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�			gear trains. Computer programming is used for iterative methods
in both analysis and design. Specific methods and techniques
Three Credit Hours
taught and applied are operations strategy, product design and
This course focuses on nuclear reactor systems, the release of
selection, supply chain management, total quality management,
nuclear energy in the reactor core, and its removal as heat for
forecasting, capacity planning, facility location, facility
producing electric power. Specific topics emphasize reactor
layout, work system design, inventory management, material
kinetics, heterogeneous reactors, control rods and shim, reactor
requirements planning, and scheduling.
poisons, heat transfer, and alternative energy systems.
Lecture: Three hours
The fundamentals of transport theory and the solution to the
Prerequisites: CIVL-301 and MECH-340 witha grade of “C” or
transport equation using Monte Carlo N-Particle (MCNPX)
higher
transport code are introduced.
Lecture: Three hours
MECH-445 — Manufacturing Design w/Lab				
Prerequisites: MECH-415
Three Credit Hours
MECH-425—Advanced Heat Transfer 	
			Applications of fundamentals of engineering mechanics in
analysis and synthesis of machine components and systems to the
Three Credit Hours
manufacture of products from metals, polymers, ceramics, and
This course covers additional topics in conduction, convection
composites. Use and management of computers in engineering
and radiation heat transfer as well as mass transfer, phase change
for drafting, design management, documentation, and
and numerical methods.
manufacturing. Covers drafting methods and standards, design
Lecture: Three hours
data management, CNC operations, implementation, kinematics,
Prerequisite: MECH-415 with a grade of “C” or higher
control, operation, sensing, and design as applied to various types
MECH-426—Air Conditioning 					of industrial models. A related project is required.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH-345 and MECH-440
Human comfort and the properties of air. Air conditioning

MECH-420—Nuclear Reactor Analysis	

in residences, public and industrial buildings using vapor
compression and absorption units. Cooling loads, psychrometry,
fans, duct sizing and layout, automatic control, and acoustic
design considerations.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: MECH 311

MECH-450 — Mechatronics w/Lab 					

Three Credit Hours
Applications of microprocessors and microcontrollers and digital
electronics to the design and utilization of embedded control
systems in smart systems and products. Topics include Boolean
logic and algebra, system hardware and software development,
MECH-430—Robotics Engineering w/Lab				and interfacing for mechanical applications.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH-350
Interdisciplinary course in engineering systems applied to
computer controlled devices. Topics include kinematics, control,
operation, sensing, and design as applied to various types of
industrial and other robots and programmable manipulators. A
related project is required.
Lecture: Two hours
Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisite: MECH-350

MECH-435 — Finite Elements for Engineering Applications		
Three Credit Hours
Emphasizes solving various one-dimensional, transient, nonlinear problem statements including heat conduction, beam
deflection, convection/diffusion (transport), gas dynamic
shocks, and open channel flows. Assesses higher order bases,
time stepping procedures, iterative solvers, and finite difference
methodologies. Utilizes MATLAB for computational experiments
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisites: CIVL-304, 301, MECH-310

MECH-440 — Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Their
Application 	
Three Credit Hours
This course examines major manufacturing processes, their
capabilities, analysis, economics and manufacturing process
selection. Students perform both kinematic (the study of the
motion of machinery without regard to forces) analysis and
kinematic design of planar and spatial mechanisms, cams, and

MECH-452—Digital Logic and Circuits w/Lab			
Three Credit Hours
This course covers the analysis, design, simulation, and
construction of digital logic circuits and systems. The material
in this course provides the necessary tools to design digital
hardware circuits such as digital clocks and locks, as well as
computer hardware. The course begins with the study of binary
and hexadecimal number systems, Boolean algebra, and their
application to the design of combinational logic circuits. The
first half of the course focuses on designs using small-scale
integration (SSI) logic circuits, medium-scale integration (MSI)
circuits, and programmable logic devices (PLDs) to implement
combinational logic functions. The second half of the course
emphasizes sequential logic circuits like counters and sequence
recognizers, and also covers memory systems. Laboratory work in
this half of the course focuses on using very high speed integrated
circuit hardware description language (VHDL) to simulate digital
systems and to program those systems into PLDs. As a final
project, student teams design, build, and test a digital logic system
such as a programmable alarm clock, digital lock, or burglar
alarm.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisite: ELEC-202/204

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�MECH-455 — Advanced Mechatronics w/Lab			 MECH-476 — Propulsion Systems					
Three Credit Hours
Three Credit Hours
A comprehensive course in the field of mechatronics.
Application of basic principles in the study of the performance
characteristics of air and space vehicles to include the
Mechatronics is the crossroads in engineering where mechanical
engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and
aerodynamics of steady one dimensional isentropic compressible
controls engineering meet to create new and exciting real-world
flow. Shock waves, gas turbines, turbojet, turbofan, turboprop,
systems. Knowledge of mechanical and electrical components,
turboshaft, ram jet, rocket, nuclear propulsion and space
controls theory, and design are integrated to solve actual physical
propulsion systems are discussed and compared.
Lecture: Three hours
design applications.
Lecture: Two hours; Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisite: MECH 311
Prerequisite: MECH-450 with a grade of “C” or higher
MECH-477—Vibration Engineering					
MECH-460 — Mechanical Engineering System Design	
	
Three Credit Hours
Three Credit Hours
In this course students develop a foundation in the analysis and
This course provides experience in the integration of math,
design of free and forced single and multi-degree of freedom
science, and engineering principles leading to a comprehensive
systems. Applications include modeling, damping, resonance,
engineering design project. Open-ended, client-based design
force transmissibility, vibration absorbers, matrix formulation
problems emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to total
and modal analysis. Emphasis is placed on vibration examples
system design providing multiple paths to a number of feasible
from several engineering fields. Out-of-class design problems
and acceptable solutions which meet the stated performance
provide students with the opportunity to apply principles taught
requirements. Design teams are required to develop product
in the classroom to realistic problems encountered by practicing
specifications, generate alternatives through modeling, make
engineers. In-class demonstrations supplement the theory
practical engineering approximations to include probabilistic
development.
approaches, perform appropriate analysis to support the technical
Lecture: Three hours
feasibility of the design, and make decisions leading to an optimal
Prerequisite: CIVL 301
system design. System integration, reverse engineering/redesign
projects, human factors engineering, products liability, ethics,
MECH-478 — Lightweight Structures				
safety, computer-aided design, maintainability, and fabrication
Three Credit Hours
techniques are addressed. This course provides an integrative
Applies the principles of mechanics to the structural analysis
experience in support of the overarching academic program goal.
of mechanical and aerospace components. Covers stress
Lecture: Three hours
tensors, shear flow in open and closed sections, beam columns,
Prerequisite: MECH-345
unsymmetrical bending, Castigliano’s theorem, statically
indeterminate structures, thin walled pressure vessels,
MECH-470—Introduction to Applied Aerodynamics 			
introduction to elasticity.
Three Credit Hours
Lecture: Three hours
The fundamental laws of fluid mechanics are used to develop
Prerequisite: CIVL-304/307
the characteristic forces and moments generated by the flow
about aerodynamic bodies. Physical properties of the standard
MECH-481 — Senior Design I					
atmosphere as well as lift, drag, and aerodynamic moments are
Two Credit Hours
studied for airfoils (2-D) and finite wings (3-D) in the subsonic
Design projects with industry. Students work in teams with three
and supersonic flow regimes. Development of equations of
or four members on design projects furnished from external
conservation of mass and momentum lead to development of
clients. The emphasis is on creating design solutions, with
aircraft performance and design parameters.
appropriate analyses, to meet stakeholders’ needs. In addition
Lecture: Three hours
to regular meetings with their faculty advisors, the teams are
Prerequisite: MECH 311 with a grade of “C” or higher
expected to maintain close and continuous communications with
their clients during the semester. The projects culminate in oral
MECH-475 — Aircraft Performance and Static Stability		 presentations and Interim Written Reports which are submitted to
Three Credit Hours
the clients.
The course applies the principles developed in applied
Lecture: One hour; Laboratory: Two hours
aerodynamics to develop the equations of motion for a rigid
Prerequisite: MECH-345
Corequisite: MECH-460
aircraft in steady state level flight, maneuvering flight, and during
takeoff and landing. These equations are analyzed to determine
such performance characteristics as maximum range, endurance,
MECH-482—Senior Design II					
turning rate, climb rate, etc. Piston-prop, turbo-prop, and jet
Three Credit Hours
aircraft are considered. The equations of motion are then analyzed
The student teams continue their design solutions to a general
to develop static stability criteria and investigate steady state
problem furnished by an external client. Continuous and regular
control characteristics. Design constraints based on customer
communication with the outside clients is expected, as well as
requirements, mission profiles, aircraft sizing, optimization, and
with the faculty advisors. During this semester the teams continue
presentation of performance capabilities are considered.
refining their solutions, complete the detail design, make oral
Lecture: Three hours
presentations of the final design, and complete and submit the
Prerequisite: MECH 470
Final Written Report.

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�Lecture: One hour
Laboratory: Four hours
Prerequisite: MECH-481 (This course is a continuation of MECH481)

MECH-497 — Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering	

Three Credit Hours
This course provides in-depth study of a special topic in
engineering mechanics or mechanical engineering not offered
elsewhere in the curriculum. Course content will be based on the
special expertise of the Visiting Professor or a senior mechanical
engineering faculty member.
Lecture: Three hours
Prerequisite: Department Head approval.

Political Science (PSCI)

	

MECH-498 — Mechanical Engineering Internship			
Three Credit Hours
The student, on an individual basis, pursues advanced
understanding by working for a mechanical engineering company.
The scope of the activities is tailored to the educational focus
of the student in consultation with his faculty advisor and eh
supervisor at the company. The student is required to provide
weekly journaling, monthly supervisor evaluations, a final
presentation, and a final report on the experience. LESSONS and
LABS: No formal class. Consultation with Department Faculty
Advisor at least once a week on individual work accomplished.
Prerequisite: Department Head approval.

MECH-499—Advanced Independent Study in Mechanical		
Three Credit Hours
The student, on an individual or small group basis, pursues
advanced study of a research topic in mechanical engineering.
The scope of the course is tailored to the desires of the student in
consultation with his faculty advisor. The student is required to
define and analyze the problem, study the fundamentals involved,
organize the approach, determine the procedure, achieve a
solution, and submit a written report. LESSONS and LABS: No
formal class. Consultation with Department Faculty Advisor at
least once a week on individual work required.
Prerequisite: Department Head approval. Other requirements as
determined by Faculty Advisor.

PSCI-302—Urban Politics
Three Credit Hours
A study of mass participation in urban political affairs, political
parties on local level, the municipal reform movement, and the
alternative approaches to the study of local political systems.
Emphasis placed on the problems of local government in
metropolitan areas.
PSCI-310—Domestic Terrorism
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the domestic terrorism landscape in the United
States by examining groups involving local nationals that use
or attempt to use extreme violence against purely domestic
targets. The course explores how nationalistic, religiopolitical, ideological, and single-issue terrorist groups attempt
to influence or coerce others into action they would not
otherwise take. The course also explores law-enforcement
measures aimed at countering the threat of domestic terrorism.
PSCI-342—International Terrorism
Three Credit Hours
A study of international and transnational political violence,
with some attention to the phenomenon of “state terrorism”
(international repression) and its potential impact on the
conduct of American foreign policy. Issues addressed include
conceptualizing and defining terrorism, the structure of
violent politics, the lessons and patterns from the history of
contemporary political violence, state support for terrorism,
and counterterrorism as a public policy problem.
PSCI-361—Law and Legal Process
Three Credit Hours
This course serves as a general introduction to law, lawyers,
judges, and the civil legal process. Through lectures, assigned
reading, and class seminars, the course will broadly survey the
American legal process, including the nature of law, judicial
organization and the instruments of judicial power, civil
proceedings and civil law, the work and training of lawyers,
the recruitment of judges, and the nature of judicial decisionmaking. (Note: The criminal justice system is surveyed in
CRMJ 201, Introduction to Criminal Justice.)
PSCI-392—Political Theory
Three Credit Hours
Major theoretical writing from the ancient Greeks to the
present day; emphasis on a comparison of ideas and on the
relationships between theories and contemporary problems.
PSCI-401—Political Issues and Public Policy
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to political analysis through consideration
of important contemporary American political issues as they
relate to public policy; attention given to specific issues as
well as the policy process (formulation, implementation, and
evaluation of policy).
PSCI-461—Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law
Three Credit Hours.
A study of selected cases and issues in U.S. constitutional law
relating to contemporary controversies in American law and

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�politics. The specific issues and cases studied may vary from
semester to semester.

Sociology (SOCI)
SOCI-201—Introduction to Sociology
Three Credit Hours
The scientific study of principles and comparisons in society
ancults, and a historical analysis of the phenomenon will be
undertaken. A sociological examination of their impact on
social norms and ideologies will be discussed; government
reactions to cults and cult activities will also be addressed.
SOCI-202—Social Problems
Three Credit Hours
The study of the social construction of social problems as well
as their impact on society. Also included the analysis of deviant
behavior and those factors affecting the disorganization of
small groups, complex organizations, and societies.
SOCI-301—Cults
Three Credit Hours
An examination and analysis of alternative religious ideologies
and groups. Attention will be given to defining and explaining
cults, and a historical analysis of the phenomenon will be
undertaken. A sociological examination of their impact on
social norms and ideologies will be discussed; government
reactions to cults and cult activities will also be addressed.
SOCI-304—Minority Group Relations
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the substantive issues in the study of
majority-minority group relations and social processes, and
the cultural orientations which are associated with these issues.
SOCI-433—Special Topics in Sociology
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of
sociology and social problems; offered periodically as the
special interests of faculty and students permit.
SOCI-498—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
An independent study project resulting in a formal
paper; this study must be approved by the department
head in consultation with an appropriate member of the
Sociology faculty who will supervise the project. Especially
recommended for those considering graduate or professional
study.

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                    <text>2016 - 2017 Academic Catalog

�The Citadel Graduate College (CGC)

171 Moultrie Street
Charleston, SC 29409
(843) 953-5089

www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege
www.citadel.edu/eveningundergraduatestudies

Please refer to the CGC website for frequently called numbers, schedule of
courses, term dates, fees, and other important information.

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�Table of Contents
Listing of Graduate Programs

4

Listing of Graduate Certificate Programs

5

Listing of Undergraduate Programs

5

President’s Message

6

Board of Visitors

6

The Citadel’s Statement of Vision, Core Values, and Mission

7

The Citadel’s Graduate College’s Mission/Purpose

8

Accreditation

8

Academic Calendar

9

Admission and Enrollment Policies

10

Expenses and Financial Aid

15

Academic Regulations and Procedures

19

Students Services

26

Specific Policies and Procedures for Evening Undergraduate Programs

27

Graduate Degree Programs

33

Graduate Certificate Programs

95

Evening Undergraduate Degree Programs

120

Graduate Course Descriptions

139

Undergraduate Course Descriptions

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�Degree

Graduate Degree Programs
Coordinator
School of Business

Program

MBA

Master of Business Administration

Ms. Morgan LaForge

MAT

Email
mlaforge@citadel.edu

Master of Arts in Teaching – Secondary Education

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Zucker Family School of Education
Biology
English
Mathematics
Social Studies
MAT

MAT
M.Ed.

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Dr. Kristy Johnson
Dr. David Allen
Dr. Richard Robinson
Dr. Katherine Grenier

johnsonk1@citadel.edu
david.allen@citadel.edu
rrobins4@citadel.edu
grenierk@citadel.edu

Dr. David Allen
Dr. Richard Robinson
Dr. Kristy Johnson
Dr. Katherine Grenier
Dr. Lori Hicklin
Dr. Guy Ilagan
Dr. Aaron Oberman
Dr. George Williams
Dr. Kathy Brown
Dr. Kent Murray
Dr. Rodney Thompson
Dr. Kathryn
Richardson Jones
Dr. Stephenie Hewett
Dr. Robin Jocius
Dr. Dan Ouzts
Dr. Kathy Brown
Dr. Kent Murray
Dr. Rodney Thompson

david.allen@citadel.edu
rrobins4@citadel.edu
johnsonk1@citadel.edu
grenierk@citadel.edu
lori.hicklin@citadel.edu
gilagan@citadel.edu
obermana1@citadel.edu
williamsg@citadel.edu
brownk2@citadel.edu
kent.murray@citadel.edu
thompsonr3@citadel.edu
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu

Master of Arts in Teaching – Middle Grades

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English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Master of Arts in Teaching – Physical Education
Master of Education in Counselor Education – Elementary,
Secondary, or Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling

M.Ed.

Master of Education in Educational Leadership – Elementary
or Secondary School Administration and Supervision

M.Ed.

Master of Education in Interdisciplinary STEM Education

M.Ed.

Master of Education in Literacy Education

Ed.S.

Specialist in Educational Leadership – School
Superintendent

M.A.
M.A.
M.A.
Ed.S.
M.A.
M.A.
M.A.

Master of Arts in English
Master of Arts in History
Psychology: Clinical Counseling
Specialist in Education in School Psychology
Master of Arts in Social Science
Master of Arts in Intelligence and Security Studies
Master of Arts in International Politics and Military Affairs

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hewetts@citadel.edu
robin.jocius@citadel.edu
ouztsd@citadel.edu
brownk2@citadel.edu
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knappk@citadel.edu
genelle.sawyer@citadel.edu
tim.hanchon@citadel.edu
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Dr. James Hutchisson
Dr. Keith Knapp
Dr. Genelle Sawyer
Dr. Timothy Hanchon
Dr. Terry Mays
Dr. Carl Jensen
Dr. Terry Mays

Department of Leadership Studies
M.S.

Master of Science in Leadership

Dr. Jaye Goosby Smith

M.A.
M.A.
M.A.
M.S.
M.S.
M.A.

Master of Arts in Biology
Accelerated Master of Arts in Biology
Master of Arts in Education in Mathematics
Master of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
Master of Arts in Sport Management

School of Science and Mathematics
Dr. Paul Nolan
Dr. Paul Nolan
Dr. Richard Robinson
Dr. Shankar Banik
Dr. Dena Garner
Dr. Harry Davakos

School of Engineering
M.S.
M.S.
M.S.
M.S.

Master of Science in Project Management
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

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Dr. Charles Skipper
Dr. Kevin Bower
Dr. Robert Barsanti
Dr. Robert Rabb

�Degree

Program

Graduate Certificate Programs
Coordinator

Cert.
Cert.
Cert.
Cert.
Cert.
Cert.
Cert.
Cert.

Graduate Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering
Graduate Certificate in Built Environment and Public Health
Graduate Certificate in Composites Engineering
Graduate Certificate in Computer Engineering
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Studies
Graduate Certificate in Geotechnical Engineering
Graduate Certificate in Hispanic Studies

Cert.
Cert.
Cert.
Cert.
Cert.
Cert.
Cert.
Cert.
Cert.
Cert.

Graduate Certificate in History and Teaching Content
Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security
Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis
Graduate Certificate in Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Literacy Education
Graduate Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering
Graduate Certificate in Mechatronics Engineering
Graduate Certificate in Military Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Power and Energy Engineering
Graduate Certificate in Sport Management – Sport Sales &amp;
Marketing
Graduate Certificate in Structural Engineering
Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs
Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering Management
Graduate Certificate in Technical Program Management
Graduate Certificate in Technical Project Management
Graduate Certificate in Transportation Engineering

Cert.
Cert.
Cert.
Cert.
Cert.
Cert.

Email

Page

Dr. Robert Rabb
Dr. Kevin Bower
Dr. Robert Rabb
Dr. Robert Barsanti
Dr. Shankar Banik
Dr. Paul Nolan
Dr. Kevin Bower
Dr. Silvia RocaMartinez
Dr. Keith Knapp
Dr. Carl Jensen
Dr. Carl Jensen
Dr. Jaye Goosby Smith
Dr. Robin Jocius
Dr. Robert Rabb
Dr. Robert Rabb
Dr. Jaye Goosby Smith
Dr. Robert Rabb
Dr. Harry Davakos

rrabb@citadel.edu
kevin.bower@citadel.edu
rrabb@citadel.edu
robert.barsanti@citadel.edu
shankar.banik@citadel.edu
paul.nolan@citadel.edu
kevin.bower@citadel.edu
srocamar@citadel.edu

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knappk@citadel.edu
cjensen1@citadel.edu
cjensen1@citadel.edu
jsmith53@citadel.edu
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Dr. Kevin Bower
Dr. Aaron Oberman
Dr. Charles Skipper
Dr. Charles Skipper
Dr. Charles Skipper
Dr. Kevin Bower

kevin.bower@citadel.edu
obermana1@citadel.edu
charles.skipper@citadel.edu
charles.skipper@citadel.edu
charles.skipper@citadel.edu
kevin.bower@citadel.edu

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lmaza@citadel.edu
mlaforge@citadel.edu
collinsb1@citadel.edu
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu

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kevin.bower@citadel.edu
robert.barsanti@citadel.edu
rrabb@citadel.edu

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Evening Undergraduate Degree Programs
B.A.
B.S.
B.A.
B.S.

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education

B.S.
B.S.
B.S.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

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Ms. Lindey Maza
Ms. Morgan LaForge
Mr. Brad Collins
Dr. Kathryn Richardson
Jones
Dr. Kevin Bower
Dr. Robert Barsanti
Dr. Robert Rabb

�Welcome to The Citadel Graduate College, where we extend our mission of educating
principled leaders to people like you who seek graduate study to become leaders in
their chosen fields. We take great pride in our distinguished faculty and excellent
facilities that combine to offer a unique learning environment. You will find that our
students - your friends, neighbors and colleagues - have chosen the CGC because they
know it will equip them for the challenges they will face as they advance in their
careers. We hope you will join the ranks of more than 8,000 CGC alumni for whom a
graduate degree from The Citadel was a stepping stone to success and continued
growth.
Lt Gen John W. Rosa, USAF (Ret), ‘73
President

Board of Visitors
The Citadel Board of Visitors is composed of eleven graduates of the college; seven elected by joint vote of the SC
General Assembly, three elected by alumni (Citadel Alumni Association) and one appointed by the Governor. All
members serve six–year terms.
Lieutenant General John B. Sams, Jr., USAF (Retired), ‘67, Chair
Colonel Dylan W. Goff, ‘02, Vice Chair
Colonel Allison Dean Love, CGC, ‘93
Colonel Fred L. Price, Jr., ‘75
Colonel “Tee” Hooper, Jr., ‘69
Colonel Peter M. McCoy, Sr., ‘74
Colonel Robert H. Nuttall, Sr., ‘62
Colonel L.E. “Gene” Pinson, ‘72
Colonel Greg A. Lapointe, ‘85
Colonel Stanley L. Myers, Sr., ‘98
Colonel Myron C. Harrington, Jr., USMC (Retired), ‘60, Secretary
The Honorable Nikki R. Haley, Governor of the State of South Carolina, Ex Officio
Major General Robert E. Livingston, Jr., SC State Adjutant General, Ex Officio
The Honorable Molly M. Spearman, SC State Superintendent of Education, Ex Officio
Colonel Leonard C. Fulghum, Jr., ‘51, Chairman Emeritus
Colonel William E. Jenkinson III, ‘68, Emeritus Member
Colonel Douglas A. Snyder, ‘82, Emeritus Member

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�The Citadel’s Statement of Vision, Core Values, and Mission
Statement of Vision

Achieving excellence in the education and development of principled leaders
Core Values

Honor: First and foremost honor includes adherence to the Honor Code of The Citadel. A Citadel student “will not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate those
who do.” The commitment to honor extends beyond the gates of The Citadel and is a life-long obligation to moral and ethical behavior. In addition, honor
includes integrity; “doing the right thing when no one is watching.” Finally, honorable behavior includes exercising the moral courage to “do the right
thing when everyone is watching.” The Honor Code is the foundation of our academic enterprise.
Duty: First and foremost duty means to accept and accomplish the responsibilities assigned to me. At The Citadel, my primary duty is to perform
academically and then to perform as a member of The Citadel and the campus community. I accept the consequences associated with my performance
and actions. Once I have held myself accountable for my actions, then I will hold others accountable for their actions.
Finally, duty means that others can depend on me to complete my assignments and to assist them with their assignments. Duty is also a call to serve
others before self.
Respect: First and foremost respect means to treat other people with dignity and worth – the way you want others to treat you. Respect for others
eliminates any form of prejudice, discrimination, or harassment (including but not limited to rank, position, age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation,
national origin, religion, physical attributes, etc.). In addition, respect for others means to respect the positions of those in authority which include faculty,
staff, administrators, active duty personnel, and the leadership of The Citadel. Finally, respect includes a healthy respect for one’s self.

Mission
As a higher education institution, The Citadel’s mission is to educate and develop our students to become principled leaders in all walks of life by
instilling the core values of The Citadel in a disciplined and intellectually challenging environment. A unique feature of this environment for the South
Carolina Corps of Cadets is the sense of camaraderie produced through teamwork and service to others while following a military lifestyle.
The Citadel strives to produce graduates who have insight into issues, ideas, and values that are of importance to society. It is equally important that
Citadel graduates are capable of both critical and creative thinking, have effective communication skills, can apply abstract concepts to concrete
situations, and possess the methodological skills needed to gather and analyze information.
Throughout its history, The Citadel’s primary purpose has been to educate undergraduates as members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and to
prepare them for post-graduate positions of leadership through academic programs of recognized excellence supported by the best features of a military
environment. The cadet lifestyle provides a structured environment that supports growth and development of each student’s intellect, discipline, physical
fitness, and moral and ethical values. The four pillars which define The Citadel experience for cadets consist of these four developmental dimensions.
A complementary purpose of The Citadel, realized through The Citadel Graduate College, is to provide the citizens of the Lowcountry and the State of
South Carolina opportunities for professional development by offering a broad range of educational programs of recognized excellence at both the
graduate and undergraduate levels. These programs are designed to accommodate the needs of non-traditional students seeking traditional and
demanding academic challenges.
Institutional Characteristics. The Citadel is a coeducational, comprehensive, public, four-year institution whose primary undergraduate student body
consists of approximately 2,000 members of the Corps of Cadets, all of whom reside on campus. The primary service area for these students is regional,
with approximately half of each freshman class coming from South Carolina. The Citadel, however, does draw undergraduate students from all parts of
the United States and many foreign countries. The college offers a wide range of baccalaureate degree programs (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science,
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering) in the
humanities, social and natural sciences, business administration, engineering, and education. These academic programs prepare graduates of the Corps
of Cadets for a variety of careers; about half of these graduates enter business and the professions, a third or more enter the military and government
service, and the remainder go directly into graduate and professional study. Many graduates choose to pursue professional or graduate degrees later in
their careers.
Through its undergraduate and graduate programs, The Citadel Graduate College serves a degree-seeking population of approximately 1,200. The
primary service area is the South Carolina Lowcountry. The Citadel Graduate College offers seven baccalaureate degree programs (Bachelor of Science
in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering, Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies Education, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice), seven
graduate degree programs (Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education, Master of
Business Administration, and Specialist in Education) and several graduate certificate programs. Meeting the needs of the South Carolina Lowcountry
in terms of instruction, public service, and research, including such initiatives as cooperative programs with other educational institutions, is an important
part of The Citadel’s mission.
Together, the Corps of Cadets and The Citadel Graduate College enroll approximately 3,200 students, about three-fourths of whom come from South Carolina. In
its educational programs, The Citadel acknowledges and endorses the teacher-scholar ideal, recognizing that the excellence of all of its academic
programs is dependent upon the quality of its faculty. This ideal is pursued through teaching and lecturing, researching, writing, publishing, and public
service. The Citadel’s faculty also address audiences beyond the college by sharing their knowledge with other scholars and with the public.

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�The Citadel Graduate College’s Mission/Purpose
An important component of a positive educational experience for students involves an intentional effort to meet their
needs and offer service that underscores The Citadel Graduate College’s commitment to principled leadership.
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•

•

Service: Creating a culture that values service, fosters mutual respect, and makes the student’s needs the most important priority;
implementing new technologies that enhance our services; and providing timely, efficient, and accurate information to all
requests.
Performance: By ensuring a quality educational experience through administrative oversight of programs and the regular
review of policies and procedures; conducting analysis of existing data and generating reports to identify patterns and trends
within the Graduate College; creating research opportunities for students and faculty; and assisting departments with
implementing creative delivery methods of academic programs.
Integration: By providing welcoming and rewarding experiences, graduate students and evening undergraduates, both past and
present, feel a part of the larger Citadel community and play an important and significant role on campus.

Accreditation
The Citadel is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters,
and specialist in education degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call
404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of The Citadel.
Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed
directly to The Citadel and not to the Commission’s office. The Commission should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to
support a significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard.
Programs for the preparation of teachers at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, school counselors at the master’s level, school
psychologists at the specialist degree level, and school principals and superintendents at the master’s and specialist degree levels, are
accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The head of the Department of Education in the Zucker
Family School of Education serves as the Director of Teacher Education.
The School of Business Administration is accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
International.
The Clinical Counseling program is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council.
The Computer Science programs as well as the Civil and Electrical Engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
The School Counseling Programs that offer a Master of Education in Counselor Education (Elementary or Secondary School Counseling
Certification) are fully accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
The School Psychology Program is fully accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists.

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�Fall 2016

Spring 2017

Aug 17 CGC – Fall Tuition Due

Jan 5

CGC - Spring Tuition Due

Aug 22 CGC – Fall Classes Begin

Jan 9

CGC - Spring Classes Begin

Aug 23 CofC Joint Prog Classes Begin

Jan 16

CGC – No Classes

Aug 29 CofC Joint Prog Drop/Add Ends

Jan 23

CGC - Drop/Add Ends

Sep 5

Labor Day - No CGC Classes

Feb 27

Sep 5

CGC - Drop/Add Ends

Mar 6

CGC - Last day to Withdraw with a "W"

Oct 10

CGC - Last Day to Withdraw with a "W"

Mar 9

CGC - Mid-Term Grades Due by 10am

Oct 27

Oct 31
Nov 1
Nov 7
Nov 8

CofC Joint Prog Last Day to Withdraw with a
"W"
CGC - Registration for Spring 2016 for Returning
Students
CGC - Application for Fall Graduation due
CGC – Registration for Spring 2016 for All
Students
Election Day – No CGC Classes Held

Mar 13

CGC - Registration for Summer 2017 for
Returning Students

CGC - Registration for Summer 2017 for All
Students

Mar 24

CGC - Spring Break Begins

Apr 3

CGC - Classes Resume

Apr 10

CGC - Registration for Fall 2017 for Returning
Students

Apr 17

CGC - Registration for Fall 2017 for All Students

Nov 21 CGC – Fall Break Begins

Apr 24

CGC – Spring Classes End

Nov 28 CGC – Fall Break Ends

Apr 25

CGC - Exams Begin

Dec 5

CofC Joint Prog Classes End

May 1

CGC - Exams End

Dec 6

CGC - Classes End

May 3

CGC - Graduating Students' Grades Due by 10am

Dec 7

CGC - Exams Begin

May 3

CGC – Maymester and Summer Tuition Due

Dec 13

CGC - Exams End

May 4

CGC - Remaining Grades Due by 10am

Dec 16

CGC - Semester Grades Due by 3pm

**Dates are subject to change**

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�Purpose of the
CGC Catalog

Admission and
Enrollment Policies

This catalog should not be construed as the basis of a contract
between a student and The Citadel. Every effort is made to
provide information in the catalog that is accurate at the time the
catalog is prepared. However, information on regulations,
policies, fees, curricula, courses, and other matters is subject to
change at any time during the period for which the catalog is in
effect.

Application and Admissions
The application process at The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) is a
two-part process that occurs simultaneously. The applicant must be
accepted into the CGC and the program to which he/she seeks a
degree. Requirements for acceptance into the CGC include:
•

Each program of study shall be governed by the program
requirements in effect on the date of enrollment. If a student
withdraws from the college or fails to maintain enrollment for one
year and subsequently returns, the requirements in effect at the
time of return will prevail. Any exception to policies in this
catalog, purported to have been made verbally to a student by an
official of the college, are null and void unless documented with a
signed statement from the college official authorized to make the
exception.
This catalog is not an unchangeable contract but an announcement
of the current policies. Implicit in each student’s matriculation at
The Citadel is an unwritten agreement to comply with the
institution’s rules and regulations, which The Citadel may modify to
ensure the quality of its academic programs. When graduation
requirements are changed, every effort will be made to insure that
the new requirements can be met by the student’s original expected
graduation date. Nonetheless, each student is expected to read and
be aware of the policies and procedures contained in the catalog in
order to assure that admissions, registration, and graduation
procedures are being followed. The college cannot assume
responsibility for a student who does not comply with policy or
procedure.

•

•

Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest degree
earned from a regionally accredited college or university.
Additional transcripts may be required depending on
undergraduate course requirements by program.
Other supplemental items, which may include official test
scores (GMAT, GRE or MAT; see program requirements for
acceptable test and test scores), as required by the program.

Upon receipt of an application, each applicant is sent an email
acknowledging the application and outlining specific admission
requirements for the CGC and the program for which he/she applied.
The requirements for acceptance into specific programs and degrees
are described in this catalog for each program/degree. Official copies
of all admissions documents must be sent directly to the CGC office,
and admission test scores (if required) must be current within five
years of application.
Full acceptance is not granted until both the CGC and program
requirements are met. After acceptance by the program, any nonU.S. citizen must be cleared for registration by The International
Office. The TOEFL test is required of any applicant whose native
language is not English, unless granted an exception. Upon
acceptance, a letter is sent to the student identifying their faculty
advisor. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with
them.
While each program has its own set of admissions requirements,
ultimate authority to admit a student rests with the provost or
designee. Normally departments and programs have the authority to
determine admissions criteria and the provost intervenes only in
unusual or extraordinary circumstances. However the decision by the
provost as the chief academic officer for the college is final.

Legal Presence and Residency
The State of South Carolina requires all state colleges and
universities to verify each student’s legal presence in the United
States. Prior to starting classes, each student will be required to
submit a photocopy of their birth certificate or valid U.S. passport.

Drop/Add and Withdrawals
Formal notice of intent to drop or withdraw from any class is
necessary in all cases. The dates for dropping and withdrawing are
listed in the term calendar at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege.

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�To drop or add a course from the course schedule or to change
sections within a course, a student must drop/add through Lesesne
Gateway. After the drop period, students who choose to withdraw
must complete a withdrawal form available in the CGC office or
online.
Course withdrawal means a student is withdrawing from a course
after the refund date has passed. Refunds after the published refund
date are granted only under extenuating circumstances (i.e. death in
immediate family, serious medical issues, deployment). A grade of
“W” will appear on the student transcript. The “W” does not affect
the student’s grade point average (GPA). Ceasing to attend a course
does not constitute an official drop or withdrawal from the course.

Joint Degree Programs
The Citadel participates in joint graduate degree programs with the
College of Charleston in Computer Science, English, History, and
Middle School Education. Students routinely take courses at both
institutions. Citadel students will register for all their Computer
Science, English, History, or Education courses at The Citadel,
even when a particular course may be offered at the College of
Charleston. Students who have declared a home institution must
complete at least 33% of their coursework at that institution. More
specific information is available on our webpage,
www.citadel.edu/root/graduatecollege-prospective-students/jointprograms.

Orientation
All students are encouraged to visit the Orientation webpage to
become familiar with the student services available to them. The
webpage
is
www.citadel.edu/root/graduatecollege-currentstudents/orientation.

Registration
Registration is conducted online through Lesesne Gateway.
Students may not attend class until they are fully registered.
Completed registrations will be honored on a first-come, firstserved basis. Any changes in registration must be made prior to the
end of the term’s Drop/Add period. Information concerning fees,
class times, and registration calendars can be found each academic
term online at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege.

Transcripts and Transfer Credit
Graduate students applying for transfer credit will use the “Transfer
Credit for Graduate Programs” form located online at
http://www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege/forms/. The form will be
submitted to the CGC through the student’s advisor and department
head with a copy of the course description from the catalog of the
originating institution and the course syllabus. Approval is granted
by the student’s department, contingent upon Citadel policy. Only
courses with a “B” or higher are acceptable for transfer from
regionally accredited colleges and universities (e.g. Southern
Association of Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools, etc.). Undergraduate students should refer to the
undergraduate section of the catalog for transfer credit information.

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Veteran’s Status as a Student on
The Citadel Campus
This policy prescribes rules and regulations related to veteran
students on campus. It outlines the types of veteran students as
well as the policies related to student status (cadet vs. non-cadet),
as well as enrollment requirements, and commencement exercise
attendance.
Definitions:
Citadel Cadet Veteran: A cadet serving in the National Guard or
reserve component of one of the Armed Services who is called
to active federal duty other than for training, while a member of
the Corps of Cadets can return to The Citadel as a veteran day
student as long as the former cadet receives a DD-214 indicating
an Honorable Discharge from active duty. If the candidate has
completed four semesters as a cadet, he/she will be eligible to
receive the cadet ring and diploma once academic requirements
are met.
Citadel Non-Cadet Veteran Day Student: Veterans who provide
evidence with a DD-214 (honorable discharge) from one of the
Armed Services indicating a minimum of 90 consecutive days of
full-time federal active service, other than active duty for
training, may be eligible to apply to our daytime program as fulltime degree-seeking students. That application would be made
through our Office of Admissions. These veterans are civilians
and are not subject to the personal requirements specific to the
Corps of Cadets. The will not be subject to the RPED or ROTC
requirements. Furthermore, they must not have a record of
conviction for a criminal offense showing poor moral character.
Active Duty Student: Other day veteran students with different
military affiliations enrolled at The Citadel include: MECEP,
STA-21, AECP, and Green to Gold students, who are full-time
day students.
Evening Undergraduate Veteran Student: This group of
Veterans declare their program of study through the Evening
Undergraduate Studies program, either as part of a “2+2” transfer
program with one of the partner technical colleges or through
some other mechanism to complete their degree at The Citadel.
These veterans are civilians and are not subject to the personal
requirements specific to the Corps of Cadets. They will not be
subjected to the RPED or ROTC requirements.
Policy:
All Veteran students must declare either the day/cadet or Evening
Undergraduate Studies programs when they begin taking classes
at The Citadel. Veterans who declare themselves day students
must follow the South Carolina Corps of Cadets general
education requirements and attend the day program
commencement ceremony. Veterans who declare their status as
evening students must meet Evening Undergraduate Studies
general education requirements and attend The Citadel Graduate
College commencement exercises.

�Veterans may change their official student status once in their
time as a student at The Citadel. Exceptions to this rule must be
approved by the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
Veteran evening students may enroll in up to six credit hours per
semester during the day. Exceptions to this rule must be approved
by the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
Veteran day students may enroll in up to eight hours per semester
in the evening program. Exceptions to this rule must be approved
by the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.

Admission Policy (Graduate Students)
The Citadel Graduate College seeks to enroll students whose
motivation and educational backgrounds demonstrate a strong
potential for success in the academic program of their choice.
Specific entrance requirements are detailed in other sections of
this catalog, but every applicant for a graduate degree must
submit to the CGC office:
1. An application with a non-refundable fee;
2. Official transcripts reflecting the highest degree earned
from a regionally accredited college or university.
3. An official TOEFL score if English is not the native
language. The minimum acceptable score of 550 paperbased, 213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based;
4. Additional documentation may be requested for verification
of U.S. Citizenship.

Admission and Student Categories
Graduate students may be admitted to CGC in one of the below
categories.
Degree seeking - A graduate student is classified as degree
seeking if he/she holds a bachelor’s degree or an advanced
degree, all admission requirements are met and the student has
been admitted to a degree program. To obtain this classification
a student must:
1. Complete the graduate application along with the nonrefundable application fee.
2. Submit an official transcript reflecting the highest degree
earned from a regionally accredited college or university.
Additional transcripts may be required depending on
undergraduate course requirements by program.
3. Submit an official TOEFL score if native language is not
English. The minimum acceptable score is 550 paper-based,
213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based.
4. Additional admission requirements for specific programs are
outlined in the information provided for each degree
program.
Non-degree seeking - A graduate student is classified as nondegree seeking if he/she holds a bachelor’s degree or an advanced
degree but who, at the time of the application, does not plan to
pursue a degree. This category authorizes the student to take no
more than 8 hours total for which he/she has the prerequisites. It
does not imply admission to a degree program. Persons admitted to
the non-degree student status who later wish to become degree
seeking must file an application for the desired program and comply
with the requirements stated above in “Degree Seeking.” Program
requirements will dictate the number of hours in non- degree status

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that will be accepted into any program. No student shall register
beyond 8 hours without being fully accepted into a degree program.
To obtain non-degree classification the student must:
1. Complete the graduate application along with the nonrefundable application fee.
2. Submit an official transcript reflecting the highest degree earned
from a regionally accredited college or university. Additional
transcripts may be required depending on undergraduate course
requirements by program.
3. Graduate transient students who wish to enroll in course work
for transfer to another institution must present an unofficial
transcript at the time of application. This transcript can be used
as evidence they have met any course prerequisites.
Senior Citizens - South Carolina Senior citizens, those who are age
60 and over and legal residents of the state, who wish to take courses
at The Citadel Graduate College are eligible to take up to two
courses per semester (a maximum of 8 credit hours) for one
academic year (defined at three consecutive terms, Fall, Spring, and
Summer) as a non-degree seeking student. If a student wishes to
pursue non-degree coursework beyond the one-year limit, they must
make a formal request to the Graduate College. Courses taken in this
status cannot be used for transfer into any degree program at The
Citadel. If a student wishes to pursue a degree, they must submit a
new application for the program of study and follow the appropriate
admissions protocol.
Registration for classes as a senior citizen is allowed on a space
available basis—the timeline for registration is the Monday prior to
the start of each semester. Additionally, permission from the
instructor may be needed to take a course as a non-degree student.
Students are encouraged to request this permission ahead of time
and forward the approval in writing to the Graduate College at
cgc@citadel.edu.
International Students - An international student who applies to a
graduate program at The Citadel must complete the following
requirements before enrolling in classes:
1. Have completed a degree equivalent to an American
baccalaureate degree.
2. Have his/her academic credentials officially evaluated by a
member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation
Services (NACES) and sent directly from that organization to the
CGC office.
3. Meet all the admission criteria for the desired graduate degree
program.
4. Provide completed CGC Immigration Request form.
5. Submit an official TOEFL score if native language is not English.
The minimum acceptable score is 550 paper-based, 213 computerbased, or 79 internet-based.
*Applicants may be exempted from the TOEFL requirement if the
applicant has a minimum of 2 years of course study, with a 3.0 or
higher GPA, from an institution where English is the native
language. All exemption requests must be made in writing to The
Citadel Graduate College and be accompanied by the domestic
transcripts showing the minimum requirements for a waiver have
been met. Other exceptions may be considered on a case by case
basis with written justification and supporting documentation
submitted to The Citadel Graduate College for review.

�6. Provide evidence of ability to meet all financial obligations while
in graduate study at The Citadel by completing the Certification
of Finances form prior to enrolling in courses.
7. International students may not register before full acceptance
into a degree program and clearance from the International
Student Director.

Modifications in a program of study can be accomplished with the
written approval of the appropriate Dean or Department Head.
Students who wish to select a new major or degree program must file
an application and fee, meet all admission requirements of the new
major or degree program, and be accepted into the new major or
degree program before registration in the new program can occur.

Evening Undergraduate Students - Please refer to the Evening
Undergraduate Programs Procedure section.

Audit Policy

Provisional Status - Applicants who do not meet the minimum
GPA and/or test score required by their program’s admission criteria
may be allowed to pursue coursework as a provisionally admitted
student. The purpose of the provisional status is to monitor and
support the students’ academic success. Provisional status requires
meeting specific academic standards in coursework. Refer to the
degree program for provisional requirements.
Conditional Status – Applicants who are unable to produce official
copies of their transcripts, test scores, or other official documents at
the time of their application may be admitted on conditional
acceptance. The purpose of the conditional acceptance is to give the
student additional time for the official documents to be received by
the CGC office. Applicants must be able to produce unofficial copies
of these documents for review prior to being accepted on conditional
status. Applicants will be admitted on conditional status for one
semester until their official documents are received by the CGC
office.

Admission Test
For any graduate programs that require submission of an official
admissions test score, the test must be current within five years of
the application. See the appropriate program for the type of test(s)
required. All programs have the option of waiving test scores for
students.
Applicants for some graduate programs in The Citadel Graduate
College who possess a master’s or doctorate degree from a regionally
accredited institution may be eligible to waive the requirement to
supply an admissions test score. The applicant must send the written
waiver request and transcript from a regionally accredited institution,
showing a conferred Master’s or higher degree, directly to the
Graduate College. If required by the program, The Graduate College
will forward the request and official transcripts to the academic
program director who will communicate the acceptance or denial of
the waiver in writing.

Advisement and the Planned Program
Upon acceptance into a degree program, a student is assigned an
advisor in the area of academic concentration. It is the student’s
responsibility to confer with this advisor at an early date and at
periodic intervals to assure appropriate course selection and
awareness of degree requirements. Degree candidates in some
programs must file an official program of study. This program of
study will be developed in consultation with the student’s advisor
and approved by the appropriate Dean or Department Head. This
program of study is filed in the CGC office and will be used in the
degree audit process. It is a joint responsibility of the advisor and
student to maintain the program of study in a current state.

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A student may elect to audit a course for no credit. Permission to
audit must be obtained from the school/department offering the
course and a form must be submitted. Students must possess an
undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or
university to audit a graduate level course. Students cannot switch
from credit to audit status, or vice versa, after two class meetings.
Auditors are admitted to class on a “space available” basis. The
audit fee is the same as the regular credit hour fee. Students must
be registered in the class they wish to audit.

Course Load
The minimum semester hour load for students wishing to be
classified as full-time graduate students is nine (9) semester hours.
The semester hour load for students wishing to be classified as parttime graduate students is 4.5 semester hours. Students holding
Citadel graduate assistantships will be considered as full time if
they are taking at least six (6) semester hours. If a student is
enrolled in Maymester and two summer sessions, a maximum of
five courses (15 credit hours, but 17 credit hours including lab
courses) may be taken. The maximum load allowed in Maymester
is one course; the maximum load allowed in each summer session
is two courses, regardless of how many terms are offered or whether
the course is face-to-face or online.

Maymester and Summer School
The Citadel’s Maymester and Summer School is a component of the
CGC which has the responsibility for the coordination and
administration of all aspects of The Citadel’s graduate and
undergraduate summer school programs. The operation of
Maymester and Summer School is the responsibility of the Dean of
the CGC and is administered under the guidelines established in
coordination with the Provost. The operation encompasses all
aspects of college administration.
All Maymester and Summer School students are ultimately the
academic and administrative responsibility of the Provost. CGC
students remain under their academic deans, while non-degree and
transient students are the responsibility of the CGC Dean. Students
residing in the barracks, regardless of academic status are the
disciplinary responsibility of the commandant, all other non- cadet
students remain as stated above.
Admissions—Undergraduate transient admission to Maymester
and Summer School does not constitute admission to the regular
academic session of The Citadel.

�Transient Students

Readmission Policy

Undergraduate transient students seeking initial admission to
Maymester and Summer School at The Citadel must complete an
application and pay the application fee. High school or college
transcripts are required for enrollment in Maymester or Summer
School. Rising high school seniors may be admitted on the basis of
written recommendations from their high school guidance
counselor or principal and may enroll in a maximum of two
freshman level courses.

The readmission policy for The Citadel Graduate College students
(graduate and evening undergraduate) requires a waiting period of
two semesters, not including summer sessions, if they have been
dismissed for academic reasons. In exceptional and extraordinary
circumstances, a student can petition their academic school dean,
subsequent appeals are sent to the Associate Provost and Dean of
The Citadel Graduate College for readmission, but the granting of
such appeals would be considered unusual and rare.

Citadel undergraduate day students applying, having applied, or
having been accepted past or present should contact the CGC office
for admission and registration information and assistance. When
cadets enroll in summer courses or graduate courses, they are
required to adhere to the rules and policies outlined in the honor
code regarding behavior, class performance, and academic
standards.

Registration

Undergraduate students seeking admission into evening
undergraduate programs should refer to requirements outlined in
each academic section of this catalog. Graduate students enrolled
in Maymester and Summer School must go through the admissions
procedure outlined in the CGC catalog. Admission to the program
and enrollment in courses are governed by the policies outlined for
the program to which the student applies. Students enrolled in
graduate courses are classified as “Graduate Students.”
Registration - Registration for all students, graduate and
undergraduate, enrolled in Maymester or Summer School at The
Citadel must be conducted online:
1.
Students register via Lesesne Gateway.
2.
We no longer accept paper forms for registration.

Course Substitution
Course substitutions in degree programs can only be authorized by
the approval of the Head of the Department, Dean of the School,
and Dean of the CGC. Forms to initiate this procedure are available
in the CGC office or online.

English Fluency Policy
In accordance with the laws of South Carolina, The Citadel ensures
the English fluency of its teaching faculty. Should a student
challenge the English fluency of a member of the faculty, standard
procedures for student academic grievances will be followed. If a
review committee is called for, the native language of one of the
faculty members will not be English.

Pass-Fail Courses
For certain courses, such as internships, practica, workshops,
professional development courses, etc., a grade of pass or fail may
be appropriate. Students taking courses of this nature need to
discuss such arrangements with their advisor. Quality points will
not be awarded for pass or fail work, and performance that is barely
adequate (C+ or below) will not receive credit.

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Registration is not completed until all fees are paid. Students may
not attend class until they are fully registered. Knowingly attending
class without paying is an integrity violation and will result in
dismissal from the college. Any changes in registration must be
made prior to the end of the term’s Add/Drop period. All fees are
due by published calendar dates.

Transfer Credit
No more than 12 hours may be transferred from other regionally
accredited colleges or universities (e.g. Southern Association of
Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, etc.).
Exceptions may be granted by the CGC Dean. Only graduate credit
hours in which grades of “B” or higher have been earned are
transferable. Some programs allow fewer hours of transfer credit.
Students should check the requirements for specific programs for
the maximum number of credit hours that may be transferred into
his or her program at The Citadel.
To be transferred, credit hours must have been earned within six
years of the date of admission to The Citadel. Students who desire
to take a course at another institution for transfer while enrolled in
CGC must obtain prior approval from their department head.
Acceptance of transfer credits within the aforegoing rules is the
prerogative of the academic department or school.
Ordinarily, course work accepted for transfer must parallel course
work available at The Citadel. However, where the head of the
major department or Dean of the school feels that graduate course
work not equivalent to courses at The Citadel will enhance the
program, up to six semester hours of such credit may be acceptable.
These will be part of the maximum allowable transfer hours for that
program.

Online Course Policy
The Citadel is currently authorized and licensed to operate in select
states. At this time, The Citadel is only accepting online
applications from students who reside in approved states, as
defined by the National Council for State Authorization
Reciprocity Agreement. The Citadel is actively working to verify
authorization in the remaining states. Please refer to The Citadel
website for state authorization updates.

�Expenses &amp; Financial Aid
Fee Payment
The Citadel Treasurer’s Office is responsible for the collection of
monies due to The Citadel. All fees are due and payable at the time
of registration. If fees are not paid by the date on the term calendar,
the student may be dropped from registered classes. Checks should
be made payable to The Citadel and mailed to 171 Moultrie Street,
Charleston, SC 29409. Fees may also be paid online with Visa,
Mastercard, Discover or American Express. Electronic check
payments are available at no charge. Deferred payment plans may be
arranged in advance of a semester through the Citadel Tuition
Payment Plan. Forms are available on the Treasurer’s webpage at
www.citadel.edu/treasurer. The Citadel reserves the right to adjust
fees at any time to meet the current cost of operation. Fee schedules
are published each semester on The Citadel’s web page. All
correspondence concerning fees, payments, and status of accounts
should be directed to the Treasurer’s office.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Determining Financial Need
The amount of financial aid is based on the FAFSA form the
applicant files after October 1 each year. This form solicits
information about the family’s current financial situation and
produces an “expected family contribution” (EFC). Adjusted gross
income data from tax forms are used, along with current asset
information to determine family resources. Allowances are made
for federal and state taxes, social security, employment (when both
parents work), unusual medical and dental expenses, and family
size. Other factors considered include any unusual expenses and
the number of family members in college. In its simplest definition,
financial need is the difference between what a student will pay to
attend college and the expected family contribution, as determined
by the need analysis. If costs exceed the amount of family
contribution, then the applicant has “demonstrated” financial need.

Dependent or Independent Status
Federal student aid programs are based on the premise that parents
have the primary responsibility of financing their children’s
education. However, independent students are not required to
submit parental data. Students who fall into at least one of the
following categories are considered independent:

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships administers student
loan applications, grants, scholarships, and work-study programs.
The office is located in Bond Hall, Room 138, and staff can be
reached at (843) 953-5187 or by email at financial_aid@citadel. edu.

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Forms and Deadlines

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To apply for financial aid at The Citadel, all students should file a
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at fafsa.
ed.gov as soon as possible after October 1 each year. Additional
information may be requested by the Office of Financial Aid and
Scholarships. Students are responsible for checking their Lesesne
Gateway accounts, completing all requested paperwork, and
meeting financial aid requirements in a timely manner. Funds are
limited, so late applications are considered for aid only if resources
are still available.

FAFSA Priority Deadline Dates
Academic year (fall and spring)

October 31

Fall only

October 1

Summer

April 1

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Federal Eligibility Requirements
Any student who is accepted for admission is eligible to request
financial assistance. However, there are several general eligibility
requirements a student must meet to receive federal financial aid:

October 31

Spring only

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He/she is at least 24 years old by Dec 31 of the academic year.
He/she is a graduate student.
He/she is married.
He/she is currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed
Forces for purposes other than training.
He/she is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.
He/she has children (or other dependents) and will provide
more than half of their support.
He/she was in foster care or deemed a dependent or ward of
the court.
He/she was an emancipated minor or in legal guardianship as
determined by a court.
He/she is determined to be an unaccompanied youth who is
homeless or self-supporting and at risk of being homeless.

Applicants who have not completed all financial aid paperwork by
June 30 should not expect to receive notification of awards prior to
the beginning of fall semester. These applicants should be prepared
to pay for their tuition, fees, and other costs by established fee
payment deadlines. Students are reimbursed if subsequently
determined to be eligible for financial aid.

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1. A student must be admitted to The Citadel as a regular or
provisional student.
2. A student must be a U.S. citizen, or a national or permanent
resident.
3. A student may not receive aid if he or she is in default at any
institution on any Federal Student Loan Program.
4. Students must be enrolled at least half-time. This is defined as
4.5 hours/semester for graduate students and six (6)
hours/semester for undergraduate students. This definition of
half-time status is important to be eligible for financial aid and
to qualify for in-school deferment on prior federal student
loans.

�5. A student may not receive aid if he or she owes a repayment
at any institution on a Pell Grant, Supplemental Grant, or
State Student Incentive Grant.
6. A student must have the minimum grade point ratio and must
make satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward a degree
to continue to receive federal financial aid.
7. A graduate certificate student is not eligible for federal
financial aid.

Types of Financial Aid
Please visit http://www.citadel.edu/finaid for detailed information
about the various financial aid programs offered.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for
Financial Aid Recipients
In compliance with regulations governing federal and/or state
financial aid programs, The Citadel is required to monitor each
student to be certain that he or she is maintaining Satisfactory
Academic Progress (SAP) in his or her course of study. SAP
standards are separate from The Citadel’s academic policies and are
reviewed annually at the end of each spring semester.
How the Policy Works
Students who fail to meet published SAP standards will be
ineligible to receive federal or state financial aid funds. However,
those students failing to meet the minimum standards, as prescribed
in this policy, may appeal their status by following outlined
conditions.
Academic Year
The academic year for SAP determination is comprised of the fall,
spring, and summer terms.
Minimum Standards
Unsatisfactory academic progress is defined as a failure to meet at
least one of the following standards:
Undergraduate Students
1. Academic Progression
a. Full-time students (enrolled in at least 12 hours/
semester) must earn 24 credits hours in an academic
year. Full-time students enrolled in one semester are
considered to be meeting progression standards by
earning at least 12 hours.
b. Part-time students (enrolled in less than 12 hours/
semester) must earn at least 66% of credit hours
attempted in an academic year.
2. GPA – A student’s GPA must meet the required minimum for
their grade level according to The Citadel’s academic policies
for continuance.
a.
1.3 with &lt; 39 attempted hours
b.
1.5 with 40 – 69 attempted hours
c.
1.7 with 70 – 99 attempted hours
d.
2.0 with &gt; 99 attempted hours
3. Attempted credit hours cannot exceed 207 hours (more than
150% of program length).

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Graduate Students
1. Academic Progression
a. Full-time students (enrolled in at least 9 hours/semester)
must earn 18 credit hours in an academic year. Full-time
students enrolled in one semester are considered to be
meeting progression standards by earning at least 9 hours.
b. Part-time students (enrolled in 4.5 hours/semester) must
earn at least 66% of credit hours attempted in an
academic year.
2. GPA – A student must earn at least a 3.0 grade point average.
3. Attempted credit hours cannot exceed 150% of the student’s
program length.
SAP Appeal
Students who have not met SAP have the opportunity to complete
an appeal to regain eligibility for federal aid. Completion of this
process does not guarantee reinstatement of federal financial aid.
Students are responsible for full payment of tuition/fees regardless
of financial aid status. It is also the student’s responsibility to be
aware of and to meet all fee payment and financial aid deadlines.
The SAP Appeal form is available on the Office of Financial Aid
&amp; Scholarship’s webpage on The Citadel website at citadel.edu.
The SAP Appeal must include:
1. A completed SAP Appeal Form and Academic Improvement
Plan approved by the Academic Support Center and signed by
both the advisor and the student, and
2. A letter written by the student that defines why the student
failed to make SAP and what has changed that enables the
student to meet SAP at the next evaluation.
If a student fails to either regain regular SAP eligibility after one
semester or meet the conditions of the Academic Improvement
Plan, the student is ineligible to receive federal financial aid (Title
IV aid).
Appeal Deadlines
Completed appeal forms must be turned in two weeks before the
end of the term for which the appeal is filed.
Grades
Only letter grades are given to evaluate a student’s progress. The
following definitions of letter grades are applicable:
“A” Superior
“B” Very Good
“C” Satisfactory; Acceptable
“D” Marginal; Passing
“F” Unsatisfactory
“P” Grade assigned in pass/fail courses that do not carry credit
hours to designate passing performance
“S” Grade assigned in pass/fail courses that carry credit hours to
designate that a grade of “A”, “B” or “C” has been earned and
credit has been awarded
“U” Grade assigned in pass/fail courses and in ENGL 101 to
designate that a grade of “D” or “F” has been earned and no
credit has been awarded
“W” Withdrawal from a course prior to the official deadline

�“I” An Incomplete is awarded when course requirements have been
very nearly met but for authorized reasons (illness, injury,
family emergency, etc.) cannot be completed during the current
semester.
“IP” Grade assigned for courses in which requirements are not
expected to be met in one academic term. The grade of “IP”
must be removed in the next full semester, or the “IP” becomes
an “F.” The summer session will not be considered a semester in
this case. Under extenuating circumstances, an extension may
be awarded by the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs with
the recommendation of the instructor. The removal of the “IP”
is the responsibility of the student. Students may not enroll in a
course in which they currently have an “IP.”
Students who are enrolled in audit courses will not receive financial
aid for these courses.
Students can access midterm progress and semester grade reports
online by using BANNER Self-Service through the Lesesne
Gateway portal.
Taking or Repeating Courses to Improve the GPA/Grade
Replacement
The regulatory definition for full-time enrollment status (for
undergraduates) has been revised to allow a student to retake (one
time only per previously passed course) any previously passed
course. For this purpose, passed means any grade higher than an
“F,” regardless of any school or program policy requiring a higher
qualitative grade or measure to have been considered to have passed
the course. This retaken class may be counted towards a student’s
enrollment status, and the student may be awarded Title IV aid for
the enrollment status based on inclusion of the class. A student may
be repeatedly paid for repeatedly failing the same course (normal
SAP policy still applies to such cases), and if a student withdraws
before completing the course that he or she is being paid Title IV
funds for retaking, then that is not counted as his or her one allowed
retake for that course. However, if a student passed a class once,
then is repaid for retaking it, and fails the second time, that failure
counts as their paid retake, and the student may not be paid for
retaking the class a third time.
Transfer Credits
When evaluating SAP, a student’s transfer credits, accepted by The
Citadel toward completion of the student’s degree program, will
count as both credit hours attempted and hours earned.

Financial Aid Funds Covered By SAP Standards
• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
(SEOG)
• Federal Work Study
• Federal Direct Loan, subsidized and unsubsidized
• Federal Direct PLUS Loan
• Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan
• South Carolina Teachers Loan
• South Carolina Career Changers Loan
• South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship
• South Carolina LIFE Scholarship
• South Carolina Need-Based Grant
• Other federal/state programs as required
• Some Private Educational Loans (as required by the lender)

Financial Aid Refund and Repayment Policy
Refunds
Refunds will be returned to the programs from which the student
received aid. The Higher Education Act of 1998, Public Law 105244, substantially changed the way funds paid toward a student’s
education are managed should the student, as a recipient of federal
financial aid, withdraw from school. If a student who was awarded
financial aid withdraws from school, he/she is eligible for the
“institutionally-determined refund” that remains after the
immediate repayments of the financial aid award to the Office of
Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships. This policy also applies to students
on whose behalf a parent has borrowed a Title IV loan. Refunds
are returned to the programs that awarded the student aid. In the
case of federal financial aid, a statutory schedule is used to
determine the amount of federal financial aid that has been earned
based on the period the student was in attendance. Up through the
60% point, in each payment period of enrollment, a pro rata
schedule is used to determine how much federal financial aid the
student will receive. After the 60% point, in the payment period of
enrollment, a student has earned 100% of the federal funds
awarded for the period.
The percentage earned will be calculated
based on the following schedule:
Week 1
6 percent
Week 2

12 percent

Week 3

18 percent

Change of Major
Students that have changed majors and earn more than the
maximum allowable number of credit hours toward graduation will
be required to submit an SAP Appeal.

Week 4

25 percent

Week 5

31 percent

Week 6

37 percent

Week 7

43 percent

Second Degrees
Students that are completing a second degree will be required to
submit an SAP Appeal to explain the reason behind earning more
than 150% of allowable credit hours.

Week 8

50 percent

Week 9

56 percent

Week 10

60 percent

Week 11-16

100 percent

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�For example, if a student has received $1,000 in Federal Financial
Aid and withdraws within the first week of classes, that student will
receive 6 percent ($60) of the aid award applied to total charges.
The remaining $940 will be returned to the Federal Financial Aid
programs in the following order:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Unsubsidized Student Loans
Subsidized Student Loans
Perkins Loans
PLUS Loans/Graduate PLUS Loans
Federal Grants
Other Assistance under Title IV

The refund and repayment provisions mandated by the federal
government for federal aid recipients apply when a student receives
financial aid funds and withdraws, drops out, takes an unapproved
leave of absence, fails to return from an approved leave of absence,
is expelled, or otherwise fails to complete the period of enrollment
for which he or she was charged. The refund and repayment
requirements DO NOT APPLY to a student who:
• Withdraws, drops out, or is expelled before his or her first
day of class, or
• Withdraws from some classes, but continues to be enrolled
in other classes, or
• Does not receive funds for the period in question. (Students
whose parents received a PLUS Loan are considered to have
received funds and so are covered for the refund and
repayment requirements.)
Repayments
If a student’s non-instructional educational expenses (allowances as
prescribed below) incurred up to the time of withdrawal exceed the
amount of cash disbursement, the student does not owe a
repayment. If cash disbursed exceeds the non-instructional costs of
education incurred up to the time of withdrawal, the student does
owe a repayment. This repayment is the difference between costs
incurred and the actual cash refund received. Non-instructional
expenses are determined by calculating the percentage of room,
board, books, supplies, travel, and personal expenses incurred
during the portion of the term a student is enrolled. Off-campus
board and personal expenses are prorated on a weekly basis. There
is no proration of on-campus room charges. A percentage of books,
supplies, and travel costs is allowed based on length of enrollment.
Student Aid Accounts to be Refunded and Repaid
Once the amounts to be refunded and/or repaid are determined,
the aid programs from which the student received funds will be
reimbursed in the following order:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Federal Direct/Stafford loans
Federal Perkins loans
Federal PLUS loans received on behalf of the student
Federal Pell Grants
Federal SEOG Grants
Other Title IV programs
Other federal, state, private, or institutional student financial
assistance received by the student for which refunds are
required
8. The student

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Other Assistance
Vocational Rehabilitation Scholarships: This program provides for
education and training if the student has a physical or mental
disability that is a substantial handicap to employment and if there
exists reasonable expectation that vocational rehabilitation services
may lead to gainful employment. Additional information is
available through the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation in
the student’s home state.
College Budget Plans: The Citadel Tuition Payment Plan (CTPP)
allows families to finance the cost of Tuition, Auxiliary Fees
(Housing/Room/Board) and OneCard. The plan is offered as a
service to the student, allowing the student to finance education and
related costs over the period of a semester. To calculate the amount
to include in the plan, students should subtract financial aid and any
scholarships from their balance- and only place their uncovered
expenses in the payment pan. There is a $50 enrollment fee per
term. The plan is for 5 equal payments. Enrollment deadlines can
be
found
on
the
Treasurer’s
web
page
at
www.citadel.edu\treasurer.
Veterans Services: Services are administered under the umbrella of
student financial aid at The Citadel. Veteran services are intended
to meet the needs of students receiving benefits under the following
programs:
• Ch. 30—Montgomery GI Bill—Active Duty, Veterans
• Ch. 31—Vocational Rehabilitation
• Ch. 33—Post 9-11 GI Bill
• Ch. 35—Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program
• Ch. 1606—Montgomery GI Bill—Selected Reserve
Due to the complexity of VA educational benefits, students are
encouraged to contact The Citadel’s Veterans Services Office well
in advance of the beginning of the semester. Students who have
already applied for benefits should submit a copy of their
Department of Veterans Affairs Certificate Eligibility. In
compliance with federal regulations, students are required to follow
guidelines set by the Department of Veterans Affairs. VA
Certification Policies and Procedures can be found on The Citadel’s
website under Veterans Services. Staff can be reached at 843-9539824 or email at va_benefits@citadel.edu.

Refunds
No fees are refunded after the published drop deadline. This date
is usually following two class meetings and is published in the term
calendar at www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege. To obtain the
appropriate refund, a student must drop the course via Lesesne
Gateway. The Dean of CGC may authorize a refund for extenuating
circumstances after the scheduled refund date if a formal
application is made in writing. Extenuating circumstances are
defined as a death in immediate family, serious medical issues, or
military deployment. Registration, technology, and application fees
are not refundable.

�Academic Regulations
and Procedures
Application for Resident Status for
Tuition and Fee Purposes
Any student or prospective student who is uncertain about payment
of in-state tuition and fees has the responsibility of securing a ruling
from The Citadel by providing all relevant information on special
application forms. These forms can be obtained from the Office of
the Registrar, Bond Hall, Room 173, or online at
http://www.citadel.edu/registrar/forms/. Completed forms must be
returned to that office at least four to six weeks prior to registration
for any semester or summer term for which the student is attempting
to qualify for in-state tuition and fee rate.

Requirements for Graduation
In addition to the program requirements, the following
requirements must be met for graduation.

The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar
The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar is an online
professional development seminar in which graduate students at
The Citadel learn about principled leadership and the institution’s
core values – honor, duty, and respect. Participants focus on what it
means to be a member of The Citadel community, and the
application of core values as a guiding feature of one’s place in life
and in leadership within an organization.
Beginning Fall 2013, all degree-seeking students entering The
Citadel Graduate College are required to register for and complete
The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar. The seminar is taught
by The Citadel’s Department of Leadership Studies and will be
offered online regularly during the year.

completed D2L training in the last three years need only provide a
copy of their certificate of completion to the CGC office.
An online version of the course is available for all CGC students.
Please contact the CGC office for more information. Students who
do not complete the training will not be allowed to register for the
next semester until proof of completion is presented to the CGC
office.

Dress Code Policy for Veteran Students
and Fifth-Year Students
All veteran students and fifth year cadets are expected to be
cleanly and neatly dressed. This is particularly important as they
serve as role models for other students on campus. Proper dress
is business casual clothing (e.g., khaki pants or denim jeans and
a collared shirt/polo shirt for males and slacks/skirt and blouse
for females). Jeans that are frayed, patched, or contain holes are
unacceptable. Additionally, shoes must be worn at all times.
Specific types of clothing (e.g., frayed or torn jeans, jean shorts,
running shorts, PT shorts, cut-off shorts, warm-up clothes,
bathing suits, beach cover-ups, tank tops, halter tops, tube tops,
flip flop shoes, etc.) are not proper attire for the classroom,
library, or other academic areas. During the summer sessions,
Faculty and staff follow a more relaxed dress code, and a similar
approach to the dress code will apply to students.
Additional Dress Code requirements apply primarily to cadets
with Day Student Status:
1. Regulations pertaining to body piercing and tattoos are the
same as those for members of the Corps of Cadets.
2. A broken uniform is unattractive anywhere, but it is
especially unsuited for a military college campus or
classroom. Portions of cadet uniforms are not, therefore, to
be worn by non-cadets or cadets with Day Student Status.
3. Students’ hair (males and females) will be neatly trimmed
and styled, as will mustaches and sideburns, if applicable.
4. Students will wear business attire when members of the
Corps of Cadets are required to appear in full dress or white
uniforms.

Darkness to Light Training
The Citadel is the first college in the country to enter into an
agreement with the Darkness to Light Foundation for campus- wide
training for all faculty, staff, and students on child sexual abuse.
This “Stewards of Children” training program assists the college in
creating policies and programs to protect children and provides
faculty, staff, and students with insight into how to recognize
potential problems and the appropriate ways to respond should a
concern be raised about a child. The Citadel’s goal is 100%
compliance, meaning all faculty, staff, and students will be required
to either participate in the training or demonstrate proof that they
received it elsewhere.
Beginning in Fall 2014, all non-cadet students (day veteran, active
duty, graduate students including those enrolled in graduate
certificates and all evening undergraduate students) who enroll in
Citadel course(s) are required to successfully complete D2L
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For students who violate these dress code rules, and who are not
in compliance with minimal standards for personal appearance,
the following protocols will apply:
1. For a first offense, a student will be required, upon direction
of a campus authority, to leave campus until such
discrepancies are corrected.
2. For a second offense, a student who fails to adhere to the dress
code policy will be required to meet with the Associate
Provost and Dean of The Citadel Graduate College shortly
after the violation occurs. In this meeting, the student will be
educated on the policy and asked to sign a formal, written
agreement of future compliance with the dress code. The
Associate Provost has the option of applying additional
sanctions should it be deemed necessary to gain compliance.
3. Additional violations of the dress code will result in
progressively punitive measures and will include a formal
statement of compliance by the student agreeing to adhere to
the dress code policy.

�The Citadel Non-Cadet Honor Code
Honor Code Statement: It is the responsibility of all community
members to promote, abide by, and enforce the following honor
code: “A Citadel non-cadet student (e.g. graduate, evening
undergraduate, or veteran) does not lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate
those who do.”
It is the responsibility of all Citadel community members to
promote, abide by, and enforce the following honor code. Every
non-cadet student (which includes evening undergraduates,
graduate students, day veterans, fifth-year students, and all active
duty students) must uphold the honor code as well as The Citadel’s
Core Values of Honor, Duty, and Respect. Each student is required
to represent him or herself honestly in all college business matters
and on all documents. Each student does his or her own work and
refrains from any form of academic dishonesty, including
plagiarism and cheating. In personal conduct, each student acts in
a professional and ethical manner and refrains from any form of
disrespectful behavior to any other member of The Citadel
community.
In addition to students enrolled in degree programs and certificates,
or as part of a joint program with other institutions, this honor code
is also applicable to transient students and cadets who enroll in
courses during the summer.

The term cheating includes, but is not limited to: 1) the use of
sources beyond those authorized by the instructor for written
assignments; 2) the use of any unauthorized assistance in taking
exams or quizzes; 3) the unauthorized acquisition of tests or other
academic material belonging to a faculty or staff member or a
student.
The term plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the use of
published or unpublished work of another person with full and clear
acknowledgement. It also includes the unacknowledged use of
materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the
selling of term papers or other academic material.
3) Stealing. Defined as taking without authority, personal,
government, or college property.
4) Toleration. Defined as the failure to report a case of lying,
cheating, or stealing as defined above to the proper Honor
Council authorities.
Honor Council Composition:
Faculty: Six members; one from each Academic School and one
from the Library. Honor Council members are appointed by
Graduate Council and serve three-year terms.
Students: Two members appointed by The Citadel Student
Government Association.

This honor code will go into effect for all new students beginning
Fall 2015. An awareness campaign will commence in Spring 2015
and information about the non-cadet honor code will be posted on
the Graduate College website and the website for the Office of
Military and Veterans Affairs, as well as included as part of the
orientation packets for new students. Cadets will be made aware of
the honor code as it relates to summer terms through
communication with the Office of Academic Affairs and the
Commandant’s Office.

Chair: A faculty member elected by members of the Council. Calls
meetings, ensures procedures are followed, and is non-voting but
casts the deciding vote in the event of a tie.

Definition of Terms:
In general, four types of conduct fall under the proposed honor
code: lying, cheating, stealing, and the toleration of those who
engage in any of these activities.

Procedures:
Any student, faculty member, or administrator may charge a student
with an honor code violation. All accused students participating in
Honor Council hearings are guaranteed the following rights during
a hearing:
1. The right to a representative. In all college hearings and boards
in which a student faces suspension, dismissal or expulsion,
the student may be represented by up to two student
representatives. Representatives must be students in the same
academic program as the student facing disciplinary action,
i.e., graduate students or evening undergraduate students may
not serve as representatives for cadets, nor may cadets serve
as representatives for graduate or evening undergraduate
students. Representatives may participate in the board or
hearing, including speaking directly to the board or hearing
officer and questioning witnesses.
2. The right to question all witnesses. In cases where the
complainant is an alleged victim, accommodations may be
made.
3. The right to present evidence and call witnesses.
4. The right to decline making any statements or answering
questions. In doing so, the Council may draw inferences,
either positively or negatively, from such a refusal.

1) Lying. Defined as any attempt to deceive, falsify, or
misrepresent the truth in any matter involving college business.
This includes but is not limited to matters involving academic
standing, participation in courses, financial information, or any
false statements to faculty, staff, administrators, or university
officials.
2) Cheating. Defined as taking or attempting to take, or otherwise
procure intellectual property in an unauthorized manner; selling,
giving, lending, or furnishing to any unauthorized person by a
student enrolled in that course, material which can be shown to
contain the questions or answers to any exam from any course
offered at The Citadel. Academic Dishonesty also includes
plagiarism, including fabricating, forging, or falsifying
laboratory results or reports, or using work from other courses
or from previous assignments for a current class.

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Training of Honor Council Members: All members are required to
participate in a workshop/training seminar on Citadel Honor Code
and procedures. Note: this training should be similar in nature to
what cadet honor court members receive on procedures and content.

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6.

The right to an audio copy of the hearing upon written request.
The right to appeal the decision of the Honor Council.

Honor Council Hearing Procedural Guidelines:
All student conduct hearings shall be conducted according to the
following guidelines except as provided below:
1.
2.

Hearings will be conducted in private.
The complainant, accused student, and their representatives, if
any, shall be allowed to attend the entire portion of the hearing
at which information is received (excluding deliberations).
Admission of any other person to the hearing shall be at the
discretion of the Honor Council Chair.
3. In hearings involving more than one accused student, the
Honor Council Chair, at his or her discretion, may permit the
hearings concerning each student to be conducted either
separately or jointly.
4. The complainant and the accused student have the right to be
assisted by a representative of his or her choosing.
Representatives must be students in the same academic
program as the student facing disciplinary action, i.e.,
graduate students or evening undergraduate students may not
serve as representatives for cadets, nor may cadets serve as
representatives for graduate or evening undergraduate
students. Representatives may participate in the board or
hearing, including speaking directly to the board or hearing
officer and questioning witnesses.
5. The complainant and the accused student may arrange for
witnesses to present pertinent information to the hearing.
Witnesses will provide information to and answer questions
from the Honor Council.
6. Pertinent records, exhibits, and written statements may be
accepted as information for consideration during the hearing
at the discretion of the Honor Council Chair.
7. All procedural questions are subject to the final decision of the
Honor Council Chair.
8. After the portion of the hearing concludes in which all
pertinent information has been received, the Honor Council
shall determine whether the accused student is in violation of
the Non-Cadet Honor Code.
9. The determination shall be made on the basis of a
preponderance of the evidence--whether it is more likely than
not that the accused student violated the Honor Code. Formal
rules or process, procedure, and/or technical rules of evidence,
such as those applied in criminal or civil court, are not used in
these proceedings.
10. There shall be a single audio recording of all student conduct
hearings (not including deliberations). Deliberations should
not be recorded. The record shall be the property of The
Citadel. If an accused student, with notice, does not appear for
a hearing, the information in support of the charges shall be
presented and considered even if the accused student is not
present.
Hearing Protocol:
I. Introductions of the participants in the hearing
II. Chair or Administrator reviews hearing process and
procedures
III. Chair or Administrator confirms charges and statements of
responsibility
IV. Complainant/university calls witnesses
A. Complainant asks questions of witnesses

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B. Board/Administrator asks questions of witnesses
C. Accused student asks questions of witnesses
D. All parties have opportunity to ask any additional
questions
V. Accused student calls witnesses
A. Accused student asks questions of witnesses
B. Board/Administrator asks questions of witnesses
C. Complainant asks questions of witnesses
VI. All parties have opportunity to ask any additional questions to
accused student and/or complainant
VII. Deliberations by Board
Student will be notified of the decision in writing via
university e-mail, with a hardcopy sent by registered mail,
within three business days.
Range of Sanctions:
Note: This list is not exhaustive and may be modified to meet
particular circumstances in any given case. All sanctions become a
part of student’s official record. Final appeals of Honor Council
rulings are made to the President. The procedure for appeals is
found in the campus policies and procedures manual.
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3.

4.

5.
6.
7.

8.

Expulsion—Permanent forced withdrawal from The Citadel.
Although this may be imposed as a first offense for serious
cases, it is usually imposed after other disciplinary methods
have not achieved desired results. In all cases in which
expulsion is appropriate, the Associate Provost and Dean of
the Graduate College will submit documentation and findings
to the President of the college for final disposition. The
President may elect, at his discretion, to impose another
penalty. The student will be notified of the President’s
decision, and that decision is final. A student’s suspension or
expulsion will be noted on his or her transcripts.
Dismissal—Forced withdrawal from The Citadel for two
semesters.
Suspension—Forced withdrawal from The Citadel for one
semester.
In instances of both dismissal and suspension, students may
not visit campus or participate in any campus- related
activities. An exception to this rule is if the student is seeking
clarification of his or her academic record and a physical visit
to campus is required.
Reprimand—Written notice to student that behavior was
unacceptable and that further issues could result in suspension
or expulsion.
Restriction—Loss of privileges including but not limited to
parking on campus, access to university facilities, etc.
Course Withdrawal—From the course in which the offense
occurred.
Grade Change—Only for cases involving academic integrity.
Such a sanction must be approved by the Provost or the
Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate College.
Restitution—Reimbursement for physical damages or loss of
property.

�Appeals:
Grounds. An appeal does not provide a second forum in which to
present the case. Appeals deal only with how a decision has been
reached and not with the decision itself. The following are the
exclusive grounds for all disciplinary and academic appeals:
1.
2.

That the hearing officer or board failed to provide due
process;
That significant information has been discovered since the
board or hearing, which would probably change the result,
but which could not, in the exercise of due diligence, have
been presented to the board or hearing.

A review by the President is not considered an entitlement but is
within the scope of authority of the President. This is the final
appeal at the institution and if applicable, all imposed sanctions are
implemented after the President issues his decision.

Academic Standards
All students are expected to maintain high academic standards. In
addition to the grade point average requirements for satisfying
degree standards, the following policies set minimum guidelines for
all graduate programs. Specific programs may establish more
rigorous criteria for satisfactory progress. Students should carefully
study the sections of this catalog pertinent to their degree program
for statements about expectations, which may exceed these minimal
criteria.
Any grade of “C” (ie. “C”, “C+”) is a warning that the individual is
not performing at the level expected of graduate students; a grade
of “F” is a clear statement of inadequate performance. Either a “C”
or “F” grade calls into question the expectation of reasonable
progress toward the degree. In order to maintain appropriate
academic quality, the following policy applies to students enrolled
at The Citadel:
1.

2.

3.

If a student receives a grade of “F” in a graduate course,
regardless of his or her status, the student will be terminated
from the program. The student may appeal in writing to his
or her Dean for reinstatement. If the student is granted
reinstatement status before the end of the drop/add period for
the next academic term, he or she may register for that term.
If a student receives seven (7) or more credit hours of graduate
course work with a grade of “C”or “C+” regardless of his or
her status, the student will be terminated from the program.
The student may appeal in writing to his or her Dean for
reinstatement in the program. If a student is granted
reinstatement status before the end of the drop/add period for
the next academic term, he or she may register for that term.
Any student admitted to a graduate program who has earned
or attempted twelve (12) hours of graduate credit must have a
cumulative GPR of 3.0 or higher to continue in the program.
If a student’s GPR falls below a 3.0 any time after the
completion of twelve (12) hours of graduate credit, the student
must improve his/her GPR to a minimum 3.0 by the time
he/she has completed nine (9) additional graduate credit
hours. If the student achieves a minimum 3.0 while
completing these nine (9) additional graduate credit hours, the
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Failure to achieve the 3.0 GPR upon completion of the nine (9)
additional graduate credit hours will result in termination from the
program. The student may appeal in writing to his or her Dean for
reinstatement. If the student is granted reinstatement status before
the end of the drop/add period for the next academic term, he or she
may register for that term. Some programs have more strict program
requirements. Check with your program advisor for the standards
for your program.

Catalog of Record
The catalog bearing the number of the academic year in which the
student enters The Citadel will be his or her catalog of record for
academic program requirements.

Class Attendance
Regular attendance is required of all CGC students, and the
attendance record maintained by the instructor is official. In case
of absences due to illness or other circumstances beyond their
control, students should notify the instructor as soon as possible.
A student who misses more than 20% of the scheduled class
meetings may be awarded a grade of “F” for excessive absences.

Comprehensive Examinations
The Citadel graduate programs vary in their exit requirements.
While all degree programs require at least a 3.0 cumulative GPR
(3.25 for Ed.S.) for graduation, some have an exit examination or
exit project requirement. It is the student’s responsibility to be
aware of these standards.

Confidentiality of Student Records
The Citadel maintains and discloses information from student
records in accordance with the provisions of the “Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974” (FERPA), as
amended. This law requires that educational institutions maintain
the confidentiality of student educational records. The Citadel
accords its students all rights under the law. FERPA coverage
applies to all educational records that contain a student’s name,
social security number, or other personally identifiable
information, in whatever medium, to include electronic form. No
one outside of The Citadel shall have access to nor will the
institution disclose any information from a student’s educational
records without the written consent of the student except in
compliance with the provisions of Federal and State law.
Educational records may be disclosed to personnel within the
institution who have a legitimate educational interest, to parents of
students who are dependents as defined by IRS standards, to
persons or organizations providing students financial aid, to
accrediting agencies carrying out their accreditation function, to
persons in compliance with a judicial order, or in an emergency, to
persons in order to protect the health or safety of the student or
others.

�Within The Citadel community, only those members, individually
or collectively, acting in the student’s educational interests are
allowed access to student educational records. These members
include the Board of Visitors, Faculty, and personnel in the Offices
of the President, Provost and Dean of the College, Associate
Provost, Dean of The Citadel Graduate College, Registrar, and Vice
President for Finance and Business Affairs. Directory information
about a student may be disclosed at the discretion of The Citadel
without the consent of the student unless the student has notified
the Registrar within two weeks of the beginning of the academic
year (fall semester) that the student refuses to allow the disclosure
of such information. Any student desiring to keep directory
information confidential must give notice at the beginning of each
academic year and the notice is valid only for that year.

Course Cancellation
It occasionally becomes necessary to cancel a course. The Citadel
reserves the right to cancel any course for which there is
insufficient enrollment. This cancellation may be done without
notice. Students affected by a course cancellation will receive due
consideration and notification by the department offering the
course. If no other satisfactory arrangements can be made, the
student will receive a complete refund of all fees paid.

Degree and Certification Requirements
Specific requirements are detailed in the appropriate sections of the
catalog. The general requirements include completing all specific
program requirements and coursework while maintaining at least a
“B” (3.0) GPA. Students should check the specific requirements of
the program in which they are enrolled. State certification
requirements are determined by external agencies over which The
Citadel has no control. It is the student’s responsibility to meet
these requirements, which are subject to legislative change.
Advisors will assist students in staying current with these
requirements and adjusting programs of study to reflect any change.

Earning a Second Master’s Degree
The College permits a student to earn a second Citadel master’s
degree in a different program as long as the two programs share no
more than twelve credit hours in common course requirements.
Ordinarily, a minimum of 33 hours of new credits must be included
in the planned program for the second degree. However, students
who enter a second master’s degree program at The Citadel after
also earning a certificate will not necessarily be subject to this 33hour minimum; such cases will be evaluated on an individual basis,
with the number of hours ultimately accepted subject to the
approval of the CGC Dean.

General Conduct Policy for Students
Responsibility for professional conduct rests with students as adult
individuals and as members of The Citadel community. CGC
students are expected to conduct themselves as responsible adults.
All members of the campus community are expected to use
reasonable judgement in all aspects of campus life and activity and
to show due concern for the welfare and rights of others. Students
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The Citadel protects freedom of action and speech, so long as the
exercise of this freedom is not of an inflammatory or demeaning
nature and does not interfere with the operation of the College. The
Citadel’s Conduct Policy prohibits the possession of drugs,
destruction of property, making false statements of emergency
situations, physical or verbal abuse, or harassment of any sort.
Students who violate the rules and regulations of The Citadel are
subject to expulsion or lesser sanctions. These rules and regulations
are published in “Regulations for Non-Cadet Students for Fall and
Spring Semester And All Students, Including Cadets, for
Maymester or Summer School,” which can be found online at:
http://www.citadel.edu/root/images/ BOV/Policies/03-provost/3107-regulations-for-non-cadets.pdf.
The Provost or his designee is responsible for administering the
disciplinary conduct code for CGC students unless they reside in
the barracks during Maymester and Summer School, in which
case the commandant is responsible for discipline.

Grades
Only letter grades are given to evaluate a student’s progress. No
numerical symbol or percentage is fixed or assigned to the
equivalent of any grade.
A: A grade of “A” represents work of a high quality. Four
quality points are awarded for each credit hour.
B+: A grade of “B+” represents above average quality work. Three
and one-half quality points are awarded for each credit hour.
B: A grade of “B” indicates average graduate work. Three quality
points are awarded for each credit hour.
C+: A grade of “C+” indicates below average graduate work and is
an unsatisfactory grade. Two and one-half quality points are
awarded for each credit hour.
C: A grade of “C” is unsatisfactory. Two quality points are
awarded for each credit hour.
P: A grade of “P” indicates work of acceptable, graduate- level
quality. While it signifies work of “A” or “B” level, it carries no
quality points and is awarded only for designated courses such
as workshops, internships, etc.
F: A grade of “F” indicates that the minimum requirements have
not been met. No quality points are awarded.
I: A grade of “I” represents work of satisfactory quality
incomplete for authorized reasons. (See section below.)
W: A grade of “W” represents withdrawal from a course prior to
the scheduled withdrawal deadline. No quality points are
associated with the “W”, and there is no academic penalty for
the student.

Grade of “I”
Incomplete “I” grades must be made up during the term following
the recording of the grade. A grade of “I” received in the fall term
must be made up by the end of the following spring term. A grade
of “I” received in either the spring or summer term must be made
up by the end of the following fall term. An extension of time not
to exceed one additional term may be authorized for extenuating
circumstances by the appropriate dean. Grades not made up within
the authorized time limit will convert to a grade of “F,” and such
courses will be included in calculating the GPR.

�Cumulative Grade-Point Ratio
In addition to completing all specific program requirements, in
order to remain in good academic standing, The Citadel Graduate
College requires students to maintain a 3.0 GPA. Failure to maintain
this GPA results in dismissal from that program. Should a student
be enrolled in multiple programs or certificates, a cumulative GPA
is not sufficiently accurate in determining a student’s academic
standing. In such cases, the standard used to determine their
eligibility is the student’s GPA in that particular program, not their
cumulative GPA.

Graduation
The Citadel Graduate College is committed to making the
graduation/ commencement experience a special one for its
students. The following policy outlines the procedures for applying
to graduate and participation in the annual CGC commencement
ceremony. It is each student’s responsibility to apply to graduate.
There are three graduation dates each calendar year. There is a May
graduation date at the end of the Spring period of instruction, an
August graduation date at the end of the Summer period of
instruction, and a December graduation date at the end of the Fall
semester period of instruction. There is one commencement
ceremony each calendar year, in May, following the Spring
semester.
Graduation Application Deadlines
Fall

November 1st

Spring

February 1st

Summer

February 1st

Graduation
1. Applications for graduation are available on Lesesne Gateway,
via the Student Tab. Failure to apply by the deadline incurs a
late fee, may delay receipt of the diploma, and may prevent the
student from participating in the commencement ceremony.
2. The graduation date is the term in which the student completes
all requirements. An incomplete grade is a delay in the
completion of a requirement, and the posting of the final grade
determines the completion of that requirement.
3. Do not select a graduation date until you plan to meet all
requirements by that date as applications are processed and
diplomas are ordered based on your graduation application. If
the graduation date submitted is not met, a new application will
be required along with applicable fee, and the diploma will
need to be reordered.
4. To be recommended for a degree, students must meet all
admission requirements and satisfactorily complete the
program requirements and non-program requirements for the
degree. Students must be free from all financial indebtedness
to The Citadel.
5. Students may apply for graduation and participate in
commencement during the academic year in which they are
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Participation in the CGC Commencement Ceremony
Students must indicate on their application for graduation they
intend to participate in commencement ceremonies. If a student
does not confirm intent, they will not be permitted to participate
in the ceremony.
2. Evening undergraduate students must have a 2.0 GPA at the time
of graduation application to participate in the commencement
ceremony. Graduate students must have a 3.0 GPA at the time
of graduation application to participate in the commencement
ceremony.
3. Evening undergraduate students must be no more than 15 credit
hours short of meeting degree requirements. Graduate students
must be no more than 6 credit hours short of meeting degree
requirements.
4. Students must properly wear official regalia for the
commencement ceremony.
5. Students who complete all coursework and degree requirements
during the summer session following that year’s commencement
exercises may participate in that ceremony or can decide to
participate in the commencement ceremony the following year.
6. In some cases, students have completed their program
requirements but are unable to participate in the commencement
ceremony during the year they intended to graduate (e.g.
military deployment, career relocation, or illness). In such
cases, students may apply to graduate and participate in the next
year’s commencement ceremony. Students exceeding this one
year of eligibility will not be allowed to participate in the CGC
commencement ceremony.
7. For those students who have earned a second master’s degree
within the same academic year, the student will select which
program of study they will process with, but will be recognized
for both programs of study.
8. Parents and grandparents who are either graduates of the Corps
of Cadets, the Veterans Program, or The Citadel Graduate
College may present diplomas to their sons or daughters at the
CGC commencement ceremony. The graduate must provide the
CGC with their full name, relationship, and graduation year
before the stated deadline and for approval.
1.

Intellectual Property Policy Preamble
The Citadel has among its primary purposes teaching, research, and
the expansion and dissemination of knowledge. Products of these
endeavors include the development and use of intellectual property.
It is the policy of the College that its faculty, staff, and students
carry out their scholarly work in an open and free atmosphere that
encourages publication and creation of such works without
constraint but consistent with applicable laws and College policy.
This policy will be in accord with the guidelines and criteria
published in The American Association of University Professors’
“Statement of Copyright” (Policy Documents and Reports. Ninth
Edition, 2001, or subsequent editions).

Intellectual Property
Ownership of intellectual property will reside with the originator,
whether a member of the faculty, staff, or a student, unless: (a) the
property is created at the specific direction of the College; or (b) the
originator has made exceptional use of College resources in
creating it.

�At the time when the work is directed by the College or at the time
when the College makes exceptional resources available to the
originator of intellectual property, the Provost and the originator
will together determine ownership and will negotiate a written
agreement concerning that property. These determinations will be
made on a case-by-case basis.

Nondiscrimination Policy
The Citadel is committed to providing equal opportunities to men
and women students in all campus programs, including
intercollegiate athletics, in order to make The Citadel the best
coeducational college in America.
This commitment requires that no discrimination shall occur in our
admissions policies, academic programs or services, as well as
employment practices on the basis of sex, race, color, religion or
national origin. This policy is in accordance with Title IX of the
Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990 as amended. Inquiries concerning the application of Title
IX and other nondiscrimination laws may be referred to The
Citadel’s Affirmative Action Officer and Title IX Coordinator, Bond
Hall, Room 369, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, South Carolina,
29409, 843-953-6989, or the Assistant Secretary of Education,
Civil Rights Division, US Department of Education, Washington,
DC 20201-2516.

Repeating a Course
Courses may be repeated only under the following circumstances:
•
No courses may be repeated once a grade of “B” or higher has
been earned.
•
If a class in which a “C+” or “C” was earned is repeated, it may
be repeated only one time.
•
If a course is repeated, the last grade of record is used to
determine whether course requirements for graduation have
been met.
•
The hours may be used only once toward graduation.
•
All courses, previously passed or repeated, will be figured in
the student’s GPR. No grade previously recorded is removed
from the transcript.

Satisfactory Progress and
Length of Academic Program
Unless otherwise stated, students are expected to complete all
degree requirements within a six (6) year period from the time of
registration for the first graduate course in that program. Students
enrolled in the Ed.S. in School Psychology program have seven (7)
years to complete the degree. Students enrolled in the M.A. in
Psychology: Clinical Counseling degree program have a five (5)
year limit. Requests for a waiver must be initiated by the student in
writing to the appropriate Department Head, who is responsible for
notifying the student. Department Heads will forward
recommendations through their appropriate Dean who sends it to
the CGC office. This recommendation will be subject to the final
approval of the CGC Dean. Waivers must be on file in the CGC
office prior to application for graduation. It is the student’s
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a waiver is granted, a probationary extension for one year is
authorized. At the completion of that year, an additional extension
may be authorized (if necessary) contingent upon the student having
made adequate progress. “Adequate Progress” is defined as
completing graduate work in two of the three semesters (summer
session counting as a semester) of the year of probation. An average
grade of “B” (3.0) for that year is also required. At all levels, the
department or school will be responsible for oversight of student
progress and initiation of action related to unsatisfactory progress.
It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of courses that will not
meet graduation time lines for satisfactory progress. Advisors
should assist students with this calculation.

Student Academic Grievances
The academic grievance process of the college is reserved for the
most serious alleged offenses. These matters deal not with
differences of opinion, but with violations of due process; denial of
individual rights; or unequal treatment/ discrimination based on
sex, race, color, or national origin. Students who feel that they have
an academic grievance are directed first to confer with the instructor
or other individual(s) involved. Where this does not result in
satisfaction or if this step is not feasible, the student should present
the grievance in writing to the lowest appropriate level not involved
in the grievance, department head or Dean.
If the student does not receive a response within a reasonable period
of time, normally considered two weeks, a copy of the written
grievance may be provided to the next higher academic level not
previously involved in the grievance, i.e. the department head or the
school Dean, with a request for assistance in resolving the
grievance. A final appeal for satisfaction may be made to the
Provost. The purpose of this process is to permit each level of the
academic level of authority to have the opportunity to resolve the
grievance satisfactorily. The Dean of the CGC does not rule on
academic matters. However, students are encouraged to provide a
courtesy copy of grievances and appeals to the Dean of the CGC
for record. The CGC will monitor time lines and processes for
compliance with procedure and will inform the appropriate level of
the academic authority if procedure is not followed.

Student Appeal of Grade
A student who wishes to appeal the final grade assigned in a course
must first confer with the instructor of the course in which the grade
was received. If this does not result in satisfaction, the student
should contact the appropriate department head or Dean who will
review the matter. The faculty member and the student are both
obligated to provide requested relevant information to the
department head or Dean. The department head or Dean will
present his/her findings to the student within ten working days of
being contacted.
If this does not result in satisfaction, the student should contact the
Provost. If deemed appropriate, the Provost will appoint a hearing
board of three faculty members, with one designated as chair, and a
student in good standing of the same student type as the appellant.
This board shall have the authority to request testimony, hear
witnesses, and study records and materials. The board shall forward
its findings and recommendations to the Provost, who shall decide
the case. The decision of the Provost is final.

�Student Responsibility

Leave Of Absence Request

The College and departments establish certain academic
requirements that must be met before a degree is granted. Advisors,
department heads, and Deans are available to help the student
understand and arrange to meet these requirements, but the student is
responsible for fulfilling them. If, at the end of a student’s course of
study, the requirements for graduation have not been satisfied, the
degree will not be granted. For this reason, it is important for each
student to be acquainted with all academic, financial, and
administrative requirements within the prescribed deadlines and time
limits.

Students who intend to take a pause from enrolling in courses for up to
three semesters in a given academic year can communicate this to the
Graduate College through an online web form, available at
http://www.citadel.edu/root/GraduateCollege/forms. Students may
request a leave of absence for up to three semesters in an academic year
(including summer, which constitutes a single term). Students with an
approved leave of absence need not reapply for admission to the
Graduate College unless the leave extends beyond three semesters in a
given academic year. In such cases, they must request to reactivate their
student record for their program of study using the form available on
the Graduate College webpage mentioned above.

Dining
Coward Hall (The Citadel Dining Hall)—The price of meals for
students living in the barracks is included in room and board fees. All
other students, graduate or undergraduate, may obtain noon meal
tickets for the established fee indicated in the online “Summer
Schedule of Classes.” Meal tickets for three meals a day (breakfast
and lunch only on Fridays, no meals on Saturdays or Sunday) are also
available to all interested students not living in the barracks.
Individual meal tickets will not be sold. All students may purchase
snacks and light meals in the food court in Mark Clark Hall.

Transcript
A transcript is a confidential document and is released only when
students make a request online at www.citadel.edu/root/registrartranscripts. The transcript fee is based on the method of delivery.
Official copies are not released to students but are sent to requested
destinations.
Transcripts sent from other colleges to The Citadel become the
property of The Citadel and cannot be issued to the student as a third
party.

Leave of Absence Policy
There are many reasons why graduate and evening undergraduate
students could miss courses in a given academic year. These include
medical reasons, military deployment, temporary changes in job status,
or other reasons. In an effort to better identify students in these
situations, along with providing a mechanism that grants a respite from
the time limits for degree completion, a leave of absence policy has
been created. This policy also excludes students who have not enrolled
in courses in a given semester. Since they will be recognized as “on
leave,” these students will not be included in the list of students eligible
to be contacted by Graduate College staff. The following outlines the
parameters of The Citadel Graduate College’s Leave of Absence
Policy.

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A leave of absence request should normally occur prior to the drop/add
date. If the student’s request is made after these deadlines, a reasonable
and compelling explanation for the delay must accompany the request.
In such cases, supporting documentation (e.g. medical, mental health,
deployment, temporary job transfer) should be provided with the
request. The decision to grant the leave of absence is at the discretion
of the Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate College.
Students who request a leave of absence after the drop/add date during
the semester may be responsible for at least a portion of the tuition for
the classes in which they are enrolled. In such cases, students should
consult with the Treasurer’s Office as well as the Office of Financial
Aid to determine if their time away from campus impacts their student
loan eligibility.

Student Services
Academic Support Center
The Citadel’s Academic Support Center provides a wide range of
academic support services. Included among these are the
enhancement of writing, mathematical, and reading skills; the general
improvement of academic performance in all subject areas; and an
emphasis on retention throughout The Citadel’s academic
community. Cadets and non-cadets have access to the Center. In
addition to individual and small-group tutorials held in the Center, the
staff conducts requested workshops for both graduate and
undergraduate classes.
In all of its activities, the Center strives to assure that its efforts are
consistent not only with the mission statement of The Citadel, but also
with the objectives of the academic departments and specific
graduate programs. Although there may be an occasional exceptional
situation in which it is appropriate to restrict the nature of the
assistance that may be offered by the Center (e.g., because of specific
program accreditation issues that might impact, say, a particular
assignment), all students are encouraged to take advantage of the
resources offered by the Academic Support Center.

�CGC Class Ring
All CGC students graduating from degree programs are eligible for
the CGC Class ring. CGC students may order their ring upon
completion of all but the final two semesters of coursework/
internship and must possess an overall 2.0 GPA for undergraduate
students or 3.0 GPA for graduate students. To place a class ring order,
contact the Alumni Center at (843) 953-7698. The Alumni Center
will verify eligibility with the CGC office.

Housing
Housing in barracks is available to any student enrolled in classes at
The Citadel during Maymester or Summer School. However, it is not
mandatory for any student to live on campus during Maymester and
Summer School. The online “Schedule of Summer Classes” provides
information on the cost of living in barracks housing.

Parking
Ample and secure parking is available on campus for all Maymester
and Summer School students. All automobiles parked within The
Citadel gates are required to have a parking tag. The tags are obtained
in person in the Public Safety Office after paying the fee in the
Treasurer’s Office or by paying the fees in the public safety office.
The fee for the parking tag is published in the “Schedule of Classes”
online at www.citadel.edu. Very limited parking is available for
motorcycles on a first-come, first-served basis just outside the
Hagood gate at the end of Huger Street. All motorcycles must have a
Citadel parking tag. Two and three wheeled motorized vehicles may
not be operated on campus.

Recreation
Campus recreational facilities are available to students enrolled in
classes. These facilities include the Deas Hall weight room,
racquetball courts, swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis courts, track,
boating center, and The Citadel Beach House located on the Isle of
Palms. Students must show The Citadel identification card to use
these facilities.

Student Identification Cards
Maymester and Summer School students attending on-campus
courses may obtain a Citadel identification card. The identification
cards are obtained in Bond 244. This card is necessary for using The
Citadel and area consortium libraries.

Specific Policies and
Procedures for Evening
Undergraduate Programs
All other CGC policies and procedures apply.
The Citadel Evening Undergraduate Studies (EUGS) program serves
the distinctive needs of adult and non-traditional students who are
attempting to complete a four-year degree and/or further their
professional development.
The EUGS program offers seven undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of
Arts in Criminal Justice; Bachelor of Arts in Political Science;
Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies Education; Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration; Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering;
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering; and Bachelor of
Science in Mechanical Engineering.
In each of the undergraduate degree programs, a minimum of 36 of
the total required credit hours must be taken at The Citadel. Credits
gained through AP, CLEP, or any other “testing out” process may not
be counted among those 36 credit hours. Acceptability of transfer
credits is governed by the policy described under the Transfer Credits
section below.
Fall, spring, and summer course schedules are available online.
Information on programs, classes, and fees can also be obtained from
the CGC office or online. Information on financial aid is available
online through the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships or by
phone at (843) 953-5187.

2 plus 2 Program/Degree Completion
Students who wish to earn a degree from The Citadel Evening
Undergraduate Studies (EUGS) program begin their coursework at
another institution and complete their degree at The Citadel.
Prerequisite courses (typically freshman and sophomore level
courses) are taken at regionally accredited colleges and universities
and transferred to The Citadel. The EUGS program at The Citadel
offers the upper-level (junior and senior level) courses which enable
students to complete the program and receive a baccalaureate degree
from The Citadel.
A unique feature of the Business Administration, Criminal Justice,
Political Science, and Social Studies Education programs is that
students can take classes at The Citadel while completing their
Associate’s degree. However, all students must have at least 24 hours
of college credit transferred to The Citadel prior to taking any courses
at The Citadel.
The Citadel has partnered with seventeen technical colleges in South
Carolina. These partnerships permit students to earn an Associate’s
degree at a technical college and then transfer to The Citadel EUGS
program for the final two years. All partner schools offer the
prerequisites required for the upper-level classes offered at The
Citadel.

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�Our partner colleges are as follows:
•
Aiken Technical College
•
Central Carolina Technical College
•
Denmark Technical College
•
Florence-Darlington Technical College
•
Greenville Technical College
•
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
•
Midlands Technical College
•
Northeastern Technical College
•
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
•
Piedmont Technical College
•
Spartanburg Community College
•
Spartanburg Methodist College
•
Technical College of the Lowcountry
•
Tri-County Technical College
•
Trident Technical College
•
Williamsburg Technical College
•
York Technical College

Transfer Program
Courses may also be transferred from regionally accredited colleges
and universities other than those listed here (e.g. Southern
Association of Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools, etc.). The basic course requirements remain the same. The
junior and senior years are completed at The Citadel.

Academic Criteria for Continuance
In order to be eligible to continue at The Citadel, a student must meet
minimum standards regarding hours earned at The Citadel or
properly transferred from another accredited institution, and an
acceptable cumulative grade-point ratio must be maintained. Fulltime students, those taking at least 12 credit hours each semester,
must earn at least 24 semester hours each two-semester period. Parttime students must have passed at least 50 percent of the coursework
attempted in the two previous semesters and included summer
sessions. If a previously passed course is repeated, the hours may be
used only once toward meeting requirements for hours passed.
The student must also meet the grade-point ratio (GPR) requirement
for the appropriate category of credit hours of record as listed in the
table below. In determining the category for credit hours of record,
hours transferred into The Citadel from other institutions are
included as credit hours of record.
The column “Quality Hours Plus Transfer Hours” includes:
1. All credit attempted for which a grade of “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or
“F” was received at The Citadel,
2. Course work transferred from other colleges, and
3. Courses taken on a Pass-Fail basis.
Quality Hours
Transfer &amp;
Hours
0-39
40-69
70-99
100 &amp; above

Grade-Point Ratio
for Continuance
(on probation)
1.100
1.400
1.700
1.900

Grade-Point Ratio Plus
for Continuance Pass/Fail
(without probation)
1.300
1.600
1.800
2.000

This table shows the minimum academic progress students must
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ratio of 2.000 as they approach the total number of hours required in
the course of study of their selected major. For the purpose of
determining academic probation, criteria for continuance, dean’s list,
graduation, and other academic matters, grade-point ratios will not
be rounded.

Admission Policy

The CGC permits participation by evening undergraduate students in
non-degree status as well as those who are pursuing an undergraduate
degree. Students must have completed 24 credit hours and maintained a
minimum 2.0 GPA to be considered for admission. Every applicant for a
bachelor’s degree must submit the following to the CGC office:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Completed evening undergraduate application.
Official transcripts sent directly from all regionally
accredited colleges attended.
An official TOEFL score if English is not the native language.
Additional documentation may be requested for verification
of U.S. citizenship.

Conditional Status: Applicants who are unable to produce official
copies of their transcripts, test scores, or other official documents
at the time of their application may be admitted on conditional
acceptance. The purpose of the conditional acceptance is to give the
student additional time for the official documents to be received by
the CGC office. Applicants must be able to produce unofficial
copies of these documents for review prior to being accepted on
conditional status. Applicants will be admitted on conditional status
for one semester until their official documents are received by the
CGC office.

Readmission Policy
A student who is discharged for academic reasons for the first time
may apply for readmission after being out of school for one
semester. Summer school does not constitute a semester in this
instance. Students who are discharged for academic or disciplinary
reasons may not, during the period of discharge, take courses for
transfer to The Citadel. The deadline for the receipt of an
application for readmission for Maymester and summer School is
March 1st, for the spring term is October 1st, and for the fall term
is June 1st.
Non-degree seeking undergraduate students are those who do not
intend to become degree seeking students. While these students are
allowed to take undergraduate courses at The Citadel under the
following conditions, they cannot use these courses as a way of
circumventing standard CGC admissions policy through the EUGS
program.
1.

2.

3.

Students who provide documentation of having graduated
from an accredited high school or having completed the
General Education Development (GED) examination may
register for up to 15 credit hours of course work for personal
or professional development only.
South Carolina residents over the age of 60 who meet degree
or non-degree admissions requirements may register for
courses on a space-available basis with no credit hours fee
charged. All other fees must be paid.
High school seniors may be permitted to register for a
maximum of two courses and the associated labs in the CGC
under specialized programs, such as the Citadel’s Teacher

�4.

5.

Cadet Program on the basis of written recommendation from
their high school guidance counselor or principal.
Undergraduate transient students who wish to enroll in
course work for transfer to another institution may be asked
to present evidence they have met any course prerequisites.
Students who are in cadet status and are enrolled in the Corps
of Cadets for a fall or spring semester are not eligible to
enroll in CGC courses. A cadet who has been expelled from
The Citadel is not eligible to attend any class at The
Citadel—day, evening, or summer. A cadet who has been
suspended or dismissed is not eligible to attend any class at
The Citadel—day, evening, or summer—until accepted for
readmission to the College.

Catalog of Record
The catalog bearing the number of the academic year in which
undergraduate students enter The Citadel will be their catalog of
record for matters of academic policy.
When a student is readmitted after an absence of at least three
academic semesters (summer sessions will not be considered as
semesters for this purpose), the catalog bearing the number of the
academic year in which the student is readmitted will be the catalog
of record for matters of academic policy and graduation
requirements.

EUGS 101 Introduction to
The Citadel Experience
All EUGS students must complete EUGS 101 in their first semester
at The Citadel. This one-credit-hour online introductory course
provides an overview of services offered by The Citadel as well as
an overview of The Citadel’s three core values of honor, duty, and
respect.

A complete listing of courses for which credit may be awarded
through CLEP is available in the Office of the Registrar.

Combining Courses
Courses may be combined to meet a maximum of one general
elective credit requirement under the following circumstances:
1. The courses to be combined must all be offered by the same
department and must be related in some way.
2. The department head or Dean for the program in which the
student is majoring must provide a recommendation and
rationale for combining courses.
3. The Dean responsible for the academic program in which the
student is majoring must grant final approval for the combining
of courses.

Course Overload Policy
A maximum course load of 22 credit hours will be approved for
either fall or spring semester. Overload (18-22 credit hours)
requests may made in writing to the Associate Provost and Dean of
the Graduate College.

Dean’s List and Gold Star Certificates
Effective Fall 2015, EUGS students who distinguish themselves
academically will be formally recognized by the College. Full-time
students who earn a 3.2 GPA or higher each semester (Fall or
Spring) in courses at The Citadel will earn Dean’s List designation.
Similarly, those who earn a 3.7 GPA or higher each semester in
courses taken at The Citadel will be recognized with a Gold Star
Certificate.

Definitions

All students are also encouraged to visit the Orientation webpage to
become familiar with all the services available to them. The
webpage
is:
www.citadel.edu/root/graduatecollege-currentstudents/orientation.

Elective refers to a course that is required for graduation and may
be any three-credit course offered by the College.

College Level Examination Program

Approved Elective refers to a course that must be selected from a
list of courses provided by the individual school or department.

Through College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) Subject
Examinations, undergraduate students are permitted to earn college
course credits for knowledge they have gained in certain subject
areas prior to beginning their college experience. Not all CLEP
examinations are accepted by The Citadel. Therefore, the student
must obtain prior approval through the Office of the Registrar. CLEP
credits may be earned under the following conditions:
1. The score earned must meet or exceed the current minimum
score recommended by CLEP for that subject area exam.
2. The amount of credit will be determined by the scope of the
material measured.
3. Because of the laboratory experience is such an integral part of
the Core Curriculum Science Requirement, credit for only the
lecture portion of a science course may be earned through CLEP.
The lab portions must be earned through a laboratory course.
4. Completing any portion of a requirement through CLEP must be
approved by the head of the Department of Modern Languages.

Non-Departmental Elective refers to a course that is required for
graduation and must be taken outside the major department.
Students are encouraged to study areas outside their major to ensure
as broad an education as is practical.

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Students are reminded that it is expected that all coursework in the
first two years of these programs be taken at other regionally
accredited institutions and transferred to The Citadel. Courses at
the 100- or 200-level will rarely be offered through CGC in a fall
or spring semester. Some courses may be available in Maymester
or Summer School at The Citadel.

�Grades
Only letter grades are given to evaluate an undergraduate student’s
progress. The following definitions of letter grades are applicable:
a. “A” represents superior attainment on the part of the student.
b. “B” represents work that is clearly above the average, but not
superior.
c. “C” represents average attainment on the basic standards set for
the course.
d. “D” represents minimum attainment of the basic standards.
e. “F” represents failure.
f. “W” represents withdrawal from a course prior to the official
deadline which is indicated in the college calendar and is no
earlier than the Wednesday following the midterm grading
period. Beyond that point, students will receive the grade of “F”
should they fail to complete the course or complete it
unsuccessfully. Under extenuating circumstances, the grade of
“W” may be awarded after the established deadline to withdraw
from a course. Such an action is taken only upon the
recommendation of the instructor and requires the concurrence
of the Dean responsible for the student’s academic program.
Supporting evidence is the responsibility of the student and
must be submitted in writing to the responsible Dean. The
notation of “I” (for Incomplete) is used in instances when course
requirements have been very nearly met but for authorized
reasons (illness, injury, family emergency, etc.) cannot be
completed during the current semester. To be eligible for the
grade of “I,” students’ work must be satisfactory at the time they
are forced to terminate participation in the course.
Unsatisfactory work will result in a failing grade. The grade of
“I” must be cleared during the next semester in residence or
within one year, whichever comes first, or the “I” becomes an
“F.” The summer session will not be considered a semester in
this case. Students may not officially enroll in a course in which
they currently have an “I.” An extension of time due to
extenuating circumstances may be authorized by the Dean
responsible for academic program upon the recommendation of
the instructor. The removal of the incomplete is the
responsibility of the student.
Should a student fail to complete a semester or summer session for
any reason, the grade in each course in which the student is then
enrolled shall be determined by the individual faculty member.
No numerical symbol, bracket, or percentage is assigned the
equivalent of any grade. Arbitrary distribution of grades according
to some formula or curve is not permitted. However, by means of
departmental supervision and consultation between instructors,
every effort is made to obtain consistent standards within the
department.
Students are expected to use proper grammar in all their course
work, whether written or oral. Proper usage is expected at the
college level and is required by all professors.
Any change of grade deemed necessary by the faculty member
concerned must be based on instructor error and made within one
month after the beginning of the next semester in attendance
following the recording of the grade. In no case will a grade be
changed after one month into the second semester after it was
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this case. After grades in a course have been submitted to the
Registrar’s Office, every request for a change of grade must be
approved by the department head and the Dean responsible for the
academic program. Grade reports are available at the end of each
semester and summer session.

Grade-Point Ratio Computation
In computing the undergraduate grade-point ratio, grades are
weighted as follows:
Grade
Quality-Points Per Semester Hour
A
4
B
3
C
2
D
1
F, I, W
0
The grade-point ratio for any semester is determined by dividing the
total number of quality points earned by the total number of hours for
which the following grades were received: A, B, C, D, or F.
The cumulative grade-point ratio on which graduation, academic
probation, and academic discharge are based is determined by
dividing the number of quality points earned at The Citadel by the
number of quality hours attempted at The Citadel. The number of
quality hours for this purpose includes all credit hours attempted at
The Citadel for which the following grades were received: A, B, C,
D, or F. The number of quality points earned includes all quality
points associated with quality hours earned at The Citadel. The
Citadel does not award plus and minus grades for the undergraduate
programs.

Taking or Repeating Courses to
Improve the GPA
A student may not take or repeat a course which is taught at a
lower level than or serves as a prerequisite for a course which the
student has already completed. Courses may be repeated under
the following conditions:
1. No course may be repeated once a grade of “B” or higher
has been earned.
2. If a course is repeated, the last grade of record is used to
determine whether course requirements for graduation have
been met.
3. If a previously passed course is repeated, the hours may be
used only once toward meeting requirements for total hours
passed.
4. When courses are repeated under the conditions described
above, the original course grade will be replaced by the
newer grade when calculating students’ Grade Point
Averages (GPA’s), quality hours, and earned credit hours.
Both the old and new grades will appear on students’
transcripts, but only the newer grade will be used in
calculating GPA’s.
5. The maximum number of hours for which Grade
Replacement will be allowed over the course of a student’s
undergraduate career is 16. If a student repeats more than
16 hours of credit, both the old and the new grade will be
used to calculate the student’s Grade Point Average (GPA),
quality hours, and earned credit hours.

�6.

For the purpose of determining graduation honors (e.g.,
cum laude, etc.), both the old grade and the new grade will
be used in making the GPA calculation to determine honors
eligibility.

Academic Forgiveness
Any undergraduate student who has been separated from The
Citadel for 48 or more consecutive months is eligible to apply for
Academic Forgiveness. Upon readmission, a student seeking to
apply for Academic Forgiveness must first complete 24 hours at The
Citadel with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher on those
24 hours in order to apply for Academic Forgiveness.
To apply for Academic Forgiveness, a readmitted student who has
met the minimum GPA requirement on 24 hours must make a
formal written request for an academic “fresh start” and must meet
in person with the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs to
discuss that application.
If a student is granted Academic Forgiveness, then all previous
coursework completed at The Citadel will be treated as transfer
credit (i.e., as pass/fail coursework) for the purpose of computing
the student’s cumulative Citadel GPA; in addition, courses which
the student previously passed at The Citadel with a grade of “D”
will continue to be counted in the student’s total earned hours and
will not have to be repeated. All previous grades will remain on the
student’s permanent record, but they will not be computed in the
student’s GPA. The transcript will contain this notation: “Academic
Forgiveness was granted as of (date of readmission); grades earned
at The Citadel prior to this date are not included in this student’s
GPA calculation.” Students who have been granted Academic
Forgiveness will not be eligible to receive graduation honors (e.g.,
cum laude, etc.).

Pass-Fail
Evening Undergraduate students with cumulative grade-point ratios
of 2.0 or higher may elect to take elective courses on a Pass- Fail
option. Normally, no more than one course may be taken under this
option each semester. A student may take the Pass-Fail option only
on courses which meet elective requirements. Students may not
change their decision to take a course on the Pass-Fail basis after
the first two weeks of the term. Courses completed on the Pass-Fail
option carry graduation credit, but quality points are not awarded.
These courses are not included in grade point ratio computations.
Instructors report grades as usual, A through F. The Registrar’s
Office translates grades as follows:
•
•
•

The grades of “A” through “C” as “S” (satisfactory, pass-for credit)
The grades of “D” or “F” as “U” (unsatisfactory, fail-no credit)
Students desiring to take a course on the Pass-Fail option should
contact the Registrar’s Office.

Requirements for Graduation
For graduation, an undergraduate student must complete one of the
departmental major courses of study stated in the catalog of record
and must achieve a minimum cumulative grade-point ratio of 2.0
and a minimum grade point ratio of 2.0 in all coursework in the
major.

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Transfer Credits
Normally, only courses which are comparable in content and credit
hours to specific courses offered by The Citadel and in which grades
of “C” or better have been earned at a regionally accredited
institution (e.g. Southern Association of Colleges, North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools, etc.) will be considered for
transfer. However, the Dean responsible for the academic program
in which the student is majoring may accept for transfer to meet
General Elective credits courses that are not offered by The Citadel
but which are considered to be worthy of credit as electives and in
which grades of “C” or higher have been earned. The respective
department heads or Deans, as appropriate, are responsible for
considering all transfer courses that are comparable to courses
offered by The Citadel. Course work taken at another college and
accepted for transfer by The Citadel need not be applicable to a
student’s major. Courses transferred from another college will not
be noted in the student’s grade-point ratio at The Citadel. Transcripts
sent from other colleges to The Citadel become the property of The
Citadel and cannot be issued to the student or a third party.
To ensure that courses taken away from The Citadel will be
accepted for transfer, students must obtain written, prior approval
through the Office of the Registrar.
All transfer credits are provisional. If an academic unit determines
within a reasonable period of time after classes begin that the
student is not prepared to take a course for which the course
transferred is a prerequisite, the allowance of credit is withdrawn,
and the student must take the prerequisite course at The Citadel.

Transfer Students
An undergraduate student may be accepted into evening
undergraduate degree-seeking status in the CGC under one of the
following conditions:
1. The Citadel and several South Carolina technical colleges have
articulated agreements that permit students to complete the first
two years of study in engineering, business administration,
criminal justice, political science, or Social Studies education.
These credits are transferred to The Citadel, where a student can
complete the final two years for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in
Criminal Justice, Political Science or Social Studies Education;
or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration,
Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical
Engineering. A student needs to submit an application and
official transcript from one of the partnering technical colleges
with a minimum of 24 credit hours in order to be admitted to The
Citadel through The CGC. Details of the 2+2 programs are
available online. These programs are outlined in this catalog
under their respective departments.
2. Applicants may be admitted into degree-seeking status if they
have transfer credit from other regionally accredited institutions
that meet the requirements of the first two years of the degree
program they wish to pursue. The student must provide official
transcripts from all other colleges attended. Upon completion of
the first 24 semester hours with a grade point ratio of at least 2.0,
the student may be admitted to degree-seeking status in the
selected major upon review by the academic department. If this
minimum grade point ratio is not achieved within the first 24
semester hours, admission will be denied and participation in The

�CGC will be terminated.
3. After acceptance by the program, any non-U.S. citizen must be
cleared for registration by the International Student Coordinator.
An official TOEFL score is required of any applicant for whom
English is not the native language.

Academic Probation
Undergraduate students are placed on academic probation for any
semester when their cumulative grade-point ratio based on courses
taken at The Citadel fails to meet requirements for continuance
without probation as outlined in the Academic Criteria for
Continuance table. Students will be removed from academic
probation after the semester their cumulative grade- point ratio
meets the requirements of the table. Students on academic
probation are not making satisfactory progress, and restrictions,
such as limiting the number of credit hours in which they may
enroll, may be enforced.

Cadets and Evening Undergraduate Studies
(EUGS)
In some instances, students may decide to transfer from the South
Carolina Corps of Cadets (SCCC) to the Evening Undergraduate
Studies (EUGS) program. If a cadet is in good academic standing
and is not serving a suspension or dismissal from the SCCC for
disciplinary or honor issues, he or she may simply apply to the
EUGS program through The Citadel Graduate College.
In such cases, a review of the cadet’s transcripts will be made by
the respective academic advisor, who will also explain the
differences between the two programs, including a different class
ring, diploma, and participation in the Graduate College
commencement ceremony. The Registrar’s Office will amend the
degree audit to reflect the differences in general education and
major requirements.
If a cadet has been suspended or dismissed from the SCCC for
academic reasons and wishes to apply to an EUGS program of
study after serving the imposed punishment, the student is
required to meet with the Associate Provost and Dean of the
Graduate College, who will, if appropriate, create an academic
improvement plan that the student agrees to follow as a condition
of reinstatement to The Citadel. If a cadet is suspended or
dismissed from the SCCC for non-academic reasons, admission
into an EUGS program of study after serving the imposed
punishment is contingent upon completing the criteria, if any, for
reinstatement outlined in his or her special order. A copy of the
special order, along with documented evidence of completion of
the stipulations, should be presented to the Associate Provost and
Dean of the Graduate College, who will determine if all the
conditions for reinstatement have been met.
If a cadet has been expelled from the SCCC for any reason, he or
she is not eligible to return to The Citadel in any program.

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�GRADUATE DEGREE
PROGRAMS

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�SCHOOL OF
BUSINESS

MASTER OF
BUSINESS

ADMINISTRATION

ADMINISTRATION

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�Admission Requirements

Master of Business Administration
1.

School of Business, 843-953-5056
www.citadel.edu/mba

2.

Dr. William Sharbrough
MBA Program Director
sharbroughw@citadel.edu
3.

Morgan LaForge, M.Ed.
MBA Academic Advisor
mlaforge@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of the School of Business is to educate and
develop leaders of principle to serve a global community.

Admission Requirements
Requirements for admission to the program conform to the
general regulations of The Citadel Graduate College (CGC)
and the accreditation standards of the Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Admission
decisions are based on a holistic review of standardized test
score performance, previous scholastic performance,
professional experience, and professional recommendations.
An undergraduate degree in business is not a requirement for
admission. Applicants can be admitted to begin Fall, Spring, or
Summer semester.
Provisional Admission: Applicants may be admitted
provisionally if their GPA and/or GMAT/GRE score does not
meet the minimum standard for admission. Students admitted
provisionally are limited to take two courses and must receive
a grade of “B” or better in each course to continue in the MBA
program.
Admission Denied: Applicants denied admission may petition
for reconsideration in writing to the MBA Program Director.

Application Deadlines
Applicants who submit material to the CGC office by the
deadline will be considered for admission to the MBA
program.
Admission Term:

Materials Due:

Fall

July 15th

Spring

November 15th

Summer

April 15th

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4.
5.

Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
Submission of official transcripts from all previously
attended colleges and universities. Student must be able
to demonstrate an earned undergraduate degree from a
regionally accredited institution with a competitive
grade point average. A degree in business is not required
for admission.
Submission of official scores from a valid (5 years old or
less) Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or
Graduate Record Examination (GRE). A waiver may be
considered for applicants who already hold a graduate
degree. MCAT or PCAT scores are acceptable for MD
and PharmD applicants.
Submission of a resume detailing previous work
experience.
Submission of two letters of recommendation from
someone familiar with your academic and/or professional
work. Professors, supervisors, and military personnel are
acceptable references.

Program Requirements
Students are expected to complete all degree requirements
within six years from the term of admission into the MBA
program.
Admitted students, who do not hold an undergraduate degree in
business from a regionally accredited institution or who have
not completed undergraduate business courses, will be required
to complete foundation courses. These courses are preparation
for non-business majors and provide foundation competencies
prior to enrolling in graduate level MBA courses. All
foundation courses must be completed within the first year of
admission.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500
FOUNDATION COURSES (6 courses, 18 Credit Hours)
BADM-601 Foundations of Accounting
BADM-604 Foundations of Economics
BADM-605 Foundations of Finance
BADM-606 Foundations of Quantitative Methods and
Operations Management
BADM-607 Foundations of Marketing
BADM-609 Foundations of Management and Organizations
CORE COURSES (9 Courses, 27 credit hours)
BADM-713 Communications for Leadership
BADM-716 Legal and Ethical Environment for Decision
Makers
BADM-719 Information Technology Management
BADM-722 Leadership in Organizations
BADM-728 Accounting for Executives

�BADM-731 Quantitative Methods for Operations
Management
BADM-734 Financial Problems
BADM-737 Strategic Marketing
BADM-740 Global Business Strategy*
*BADM 728, 731, 734, and 737 are prerequisites to BADM 740.
This course should be taken in the student’s final semester.

courses at The Citadel, (2) a grade of “B” or better was received
in the course, and (3) credit was earned within the five years of
admission into the MBA program at The Citadel.

ELECTIVE COURSES (Choose 3 courses, 9 credit hours)
BADM-750 Seminar in Business Administration
BADM-751 Seminar in Accounting
BADM-752 Seminar in Economics
BADM-753 Seminar in Finance
BADM-754 Seminar in Management
BADM-755 Seminar in Marketing
BADM-756 Financial Modeling
BADM-757 Personal Finance
BADM-762 Negotiation Strategies
BADM-764 Entrepreneurship
BADM-766 Human Resource Development
BADM-768 Human Resource Management
BADM-772 International Management
BADM-774 International Business
BADM-776 International Marketing
BADM-778 Investments
BADM-782 Advanced Topics in Information Technology
BADM-784 Business and Economic Forecasting
BADM-786 Contemporary Accounting and Advanced
Problems
BADM-788 Consumer Behavior
BADM-790 Production/Operations Strategies for
Manufacturing and Service Industries
BADM-792 Financial Markets and Institutions
BADM-795 Independent Study

Requirements for Graduation: The MBA degree may be
conferred upon those students who successfully complete the 36
hours of graduate coursework as specified above with a gradepoint ratio (GPR) of 3.0 or better on hours earned at The Citadel.
Completion of more than 36 credit hours of advanced graduate
coursework will only be allowed (for exceptional
circumstances) with approval of the MBA Program Director.
Additional hours may not be used to increase GPR to the 3.0
required for graduation.

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 36 Credit Hours
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.
Course Load: Students are limited to nine credit hours in the
Fall and Spring semesters. Summer terms are restricted to six
credit hours per term, except provisional students who are
limited to three credit hours per summer term. Students may
request in writing to take additional credit hours. Requests
must be sent to the MBA Program Director.
Course Availability: All core courses are available each
semester. Elective courses are not offered on a regular
schedule. Courses are taught in the evening and online.
Students are encouraged to register early. Once a class is full,
students may place themselves on the waitlist and will be
notified by email upon space availability.
Transfer Credit: A maximum of six credit hours from a
regionally accredited institution may be approved for transfer
credit (except BADM-740), provided: (1) the course is
determined to be equivalent to one of the advanced or elective

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Grading: All students are subject to the Academic Standards
section under Policy Information of The Citadel Graduate
College catalog.

Dual Degree Programs
The School of Business has partnered with other schools on
campus and MUSC to offer students the opportunity to enhance
their graduate education.
Graduate Certificate in Leadership
Three of the required MBA courses (BADM 713, 722, and 740)
can be used towards completion of the Leadership Graduate
Certificate leaving students only two additional courses to take
to complete the certificate. The elective course BADM 766 also
can be used for the Graduate Certificate in Leadership.
Graduate Certificate in Technical Project Management (TPM)
Two of the following courses required for the TPM Graduate
Certificate can be taken as electives for the MBA program.
• PGMT 650 – Overview of Technical Project Management
• PGMT 651 – Technical Project Planning and Scheduling
• PGMT 652 – Applications of Quality Management
• PGMT 653 – Technical Project Support and Operations
MD/MBA
MD students at MUSC can concurrently earn a MBA from The
Citadel. MCAT score will be accepted in lieu of the GMAT/
GRE requirement. MD students may begin MBA coursework
during the Summer semester preceding the first year of medical
education and continue during Summer semesters between the
first and second years and during the academic year following
the third year of medical education. Students without an
undergraduate degree in business may be required to take
foundation courses.
PharmD/MBA
PharmD students at MUSC can simultaneously earn an MBA
from The Citadel. PCAT score will be accepted in lieu of the
GMAT/GRE requirement. Many of the courses taken for the
PharmD program at MUSC will transfer towards the MBA
program. Students without an undergraduate degree in business
may be required to take foundation courses.

�ZUCKER FAMILY
SCHOOL OF
EDUCATION

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING –
SECONDARY EDUCATION, GRADES 7-12
 BIOLOGY
 ENGLISH
 MATHEMATICS
 SOCIAL STUDIES
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING –
MIDDLE GRADES, GRADES 5-8
 ENGLISH
 MATHEMATICS
 SCIENCE
 SOCIAL SCIENCE
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING –
GRADES K-12
 PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MASTER OF EDUCATION
 COUNSELOR EDUCATION –
ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY, OR
STUDENTS AFFAIRS &amp; COLLEGE
COUNSELING
 EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP –
ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AND
SUPERVISION
 INTERDISCIPLINARY STEM
EDUCATION
 LITERACY EDUCATION
SPECIALIST IN EDUCATION –
 EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT

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�ZUCKER FAMILY SCHOOL
OF EDUCATION Graduate
Programs
The purpose of the graduate programs of the Zucker Family
School of Education is to serve the people of the Lowcountry,
the state of South Carolina, and the Southeast by providing
high quality programs in the areas of professional education
and school counseling. The School offers programs to prepare
school teachers, school counselors, literacy teachers, literacy
coaches, and educational administrators.
The Citadel has been involved in the preparation of teachers
since the creation of the School of Education and Psychology
in 1929. In 1954, the School of Education was approved as a
separate department. Master’s degree programs for teachers
and Master’s degree programs for prospective counselors were
authorized in 1968. Master’s degree programs for school
administrators were authorized in 1970. The Educational
Specialist degree in educational administration was approved
in 1975, and the Educational Specialist degree in School
Psychology was approved in 1980.
Prior to 1974, the South Carolina State Department of
Education (SCDE) approved The Citadel’s Educator
Preparation programs. In 1974, all professional education
programs offered by The Citadel were initially accredited by
the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE). Both state-approved program status and national
accreditation have been continuous since they were initially
granted. The most recent SCDE, Commission on Higher
Education (CHE), and NCATE/CAEP program reviews,
conducted in the spring of 2013, resulted in continuing
program accreditation approval.
The Council for
Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational
Programs (CACREP) granted accreditation in July 2005 to the
School Counseling Programs which offers a Master of
Education in Counselor Education.

Statement of Philosophy
The philosophy of the Zucker Family School of Education at
The Citadel is based on five fundamental propositions. These
propositions serve to orient the mission and conceptual base
of the School, guide the actions and value system of the
faculty, shape the curricula of the various programs, and
provide to its faculty their sense of purpose and meaning for
teaching, scholarship, and professional service. These five
propositions are:
1. The faculty is committed to promoting education for all
individuals to the fullest extent possible. With the
implementation of appropriate teaching and assessment
strategies, a fundamental guiding belief is that all students,
though having unique learning styles and experiences, are
capable of learning.

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2. It is the educator’s responsibility, with the aid of appropriate
resources and support, to establish a mutually respectful
environment where effective learning occurs for all
students.
3. Education is a systematic effort to facilitate the knowledge,
skills, attitudes, and values necessary for the student to
function in a diverse society.
4. The faculty is committed to upholding the highest
professional standards in all situations in which they model
these standards to students through their teaching, research,
and service endeavors.
5. The faculty is committed to an open interchange of ideas
wherein the perspectives of all are valued.

The School’s Conceptual Model
The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit prepares principled
educational leaders to be knowledgeable, reflective, and ethical
professionals. Candidates completing our programs are
committed to ensuring that all students succeed in a learnercentered environment.
Rationale:
• Society is in need of principled educational professionals
committed to ensuring all students learn;
• All children and young adults require high quality
educational experiences that enable them to compete and
prosper in the global economy; and
• Such high quality educational experiences require a
transformed educational system focused on fostering
twenty–first century knowledge and skills in all children
and young adults.
The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit is committed to the
simultaneous transformation of the preparation of educational
leaders and of the places where they work. Specifically, The
Citadel’s Professional Education Unit seeks to develop
principled educational leaders who:
• Have mastered their subject matter and are skilled in using
it to foster student learning;
• Know the self who educates (Parker J. Palmer) and integrate
this self knowledge with content knowledge, knowledge of
students, and in the context of becoming professional
change agents committed to using this knowledge and skill
to ensure that all students succeed in a learner-centered
environment; and
• Exemplify the highest ethical standards by modeling
respect for all human beings and valuing diversity as an
essential component of an effective learner-centered
environment.
The Citadel’s Professional Educational Unit is on the march,
transforming itself into a Center of Excellence for the
preparation of principled educational leaders. Through our
initial program for teacher candidates for P-12 schools and our
advanced programs for professional educators in P-20 schools,
The Citadel’s Professional Educational Unit shapes cadets and

�graduate students into principled educational leaders capable
of and committed to transforming our schools into learning
communities where all children and youth succeed.
The Citadel’s Professional Educational Unit has identified 15
performance indicators for candidates to demonstrate that they
are principled educational leaders who are knowledgeable,
reflective, and ethical professionals:
Knowledgeable Principled Educational Leaders...
1. have mastered the subject matter of their field of
professional study and practice;
2. utilize the knowledge gained from developmental
and learning theories to establish and implement
an educational program that is varied, creative,
and nurturing;
3. model instructional and leadership theories of best
practice;
4. integrate appropriate technology to enhance learning;
5. demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning;
Reflective Principled Educational Leaders...
1. develop and describe their philosophy of education and
reflect upon its impact in the teaching and learning
environment;
2. develop and manage meaningful educational experiences
that address the needs of all learners with respect for their
individual and cultural experiences;
3. construct, foster, and maintain a learner-centered
environment in which all learners contribute and are
actively engaged;
4. apply their understanding of both context and research to
plan, structure, facilitate, and monitor effective teaching
and learning in the context of continual assessment; and
5. reexamine their practice by reflectively and critically
asking questions and seeking answers.
Ethical Principled Educational Leaders...
1. demonstrate commitment to a safe, supportive, learning
environment;
2. embrace and adhere to appropriate professional codes of
ethics;
3. value diversity and exhibit a caring, fair, and respectful
attitude and respect toward all cultures;
4. establish rapport with students, families, colleagues, and
communities;
5. meet obligations on time, dress professionally, and use
language appropriately.

The Professional Education Board
To facilitate the college-wide mission of preparing principled
leaders for professional education, The Citadel established the
Professional Education Board (PEB). The Citadel PEB’s
primary focus is to foster academic environments that promote
the development of principled leaders for the education
profession and to facilitate the continuing improvement of

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professional education programs across the institution. In
pursuing these goals, the PEB will concentrate on
communication, assessment, and governance issues. The
Citadel’s Dean of the Zucker Family School of Education chairs
the Board, which is comprised of representatives from all of The
Citadel’s professional education constituencies, including
faculty, staff, students, and our P-12 colleagues. PEB members
are appointed by the Dean of the School of Education in
collaboration with the Deans of Humanities and Social Science,
of Science and Mathematics, and of The Citadel Graduate
College. Beginning in September 2006, the Professional
Education Board meets monthly during each academic year.

The School’s Web Site
The Zucker Family School of Education has a diverse faculty
with a wide array of teaching and research interests. Additional
information on these interests, as well as other departmental
highlights, initiatives and activities, can be viewed online:
www.citadel.edu/education.

Admission Test Policy
Admission tests are required for all MAT and Counselor
Education degree programs. The minimum acceptable score for
admission for degree programs is a score of 396 on the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT) or 290 (combined score on verbal and
quantitative sections) on the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE).
Provisional Status – Applicants for all MAT and Counselor
Education degree programs who score between 380 and 395 on
the MAT or between 283 and 289 on the GRE may apply for
provisional status. A student accepted provisionally will have
completed all admission requirements and will have been
reviewed by the respective department. Once admitted the
student must complete six semester hours and maintain a 3.50
GPA and then will be classified as degree-seeking status (see
respective programs for additional requirements). Students who
score 379 or below on the MAT or 282 or below on the GRE
will not be admitted. Admission tests must be current within
five (5) years of application and official score sent directly to the
CGC office at the request of the student.
Requesting a Waiver - Applicants for all MAT and Counselor
Education degree programs who possess a master’s degree or
doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution may
request permission to waive the requirement to supply an
admissions test score. An applicant must request the waiver in
writing at the time of application from the appropriate academic
program director.

�LiveText Account
Zucker Family School of Education degree-seeking students (and
those approved for certification only in counseling or educational
leadership programs) must purchase a LiveText account at The
Citadel’s Bookstore. LiveText makes it possible for education
students to have secure access to their portfolios and other
important materials. Through LiveText, faculty members and
administrators collect data, generate reports from the data, and
use this information to make informed program and unit
decisions.

Appeals Process
Education students who have extenuating circumstances may
request to appeal policies by writing to the School’s Admission,
Retention, and Certification committees. Appeal letters should be
addressed to the Dean of the School, who will direct it to either
the Initial Programs Committee or the Advanced Programs
Committee
for
recommendation.
The
committees’
recommendations regarding appeals will be forwarded to the
Dean of the School for final action.

Transfer Credit
No more than 12 hours may be transferred from other regionally
accredited colleges or universities (e.g. Southern Association of
Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools,
etc.). Only graduate credit hours in which grades of “B” or higher
have been earned are transferable. Some programs allow fewer
hours of transfer credit. Students should check the requirements
for specific programs for the maximum number of credit hours
that may be transferred into his or her program at The Citadel.
Please refer to CGC policy section for complete transfer credit
details.

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�Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Secondary Education (Grades 7-12)
•
•
•
•

Biology
English
Mathematics
Social Studies

Zucker Family School of Education
843-953-5097 schoolofeducation@citadel.edu
http://www.citadel.edu/root/teacher-education
Content Area Advisors:
Biology:
Dr. Kristy Johnson, johnsonk1@citadel.edu
English:
Dr. David Allen, david.allen@citadel.edu
Mathematics:
Dr. Richard Robinson, rrobins4@citadel.edu
Social Studies:
Dr. Katherine Grenier, grenierk@citadel.edu
Education Advisors:
Dr. Tammy Graham, tammy.graham@citadel.edu
Dr. Stephenie Hewett, stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Renee Jefferson, renee.jefferson@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathryn Richardson Jones, Program Coordinator,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Program Field Experiences, Internships and
Support Services:
Dr. Tom Reilly, reillyt1@citadel.edu
Ms. Marcia Bonica, marcia.bonica@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is designed for
students seeking initial teacher certification in the fields of
Biology and General Science, English Language Arts,
Mathematics, Physical Education, or Social Studies. The
program shares the philosophy and conceptual base of the
Zucker Family School of Education: Preparing Principled
Educational Leaders who are knowledgeable, reflective, and
ethical. In addition, students must demonstrate an understanding
of essential knowledge and its application to the classroom
through field experiences and a professional internship. Some
of those areas of knowledge include human development,
education foundations and research, as well as an understanding
of the academic content the student proposes to teach.

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Admission Requirements
1.
2.

3.
4.

5.

Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree and all other undergraduate or graduate work
directly from each regionally accredited college and
university.
Applicants are expected to have a 2.5 cumulative
undergraduate grade point average.
Submission of the official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores. GRE
minimum acceptable score is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 290. MAT minimum is a raw score of 396.
Admission test must have been taken within the last five (5)
years. See page 39 for provisional status information.
Completion of a program of study with content and
education advisors upon acceptance. Registration cannot
take place until program of study is complete.

Program Requirements
The program assumes a substantial undergraduate preparation in

the proposed certification area. It is the responsibility of the
student, and a requirement of the degree program to submit
official transcripts of previous academic work to the program
advisors via The CGC office. Through a dual advisement system
that includes content and education faculty, transcripts will be
evaluated and a program of study will be developed for each
student. Additional undergraduate course work may be required.
The program of study will include work in professional education
and a content field. At the outset, it should be recognized that
programs of study are highly individualized based on the prior
preparation of the teacher candidate and hours for completion
vary among students.
Prior to the internship in teaching, the teacher candidate must:
• Apply for the internship no later than two semesters prior to
the Student Teaching Internship.
• Successfully complete all required field experiences – a
minimum of 75 hours prior to the student teaching internship.
• Complete the teacher certification application with staterequired fees, social security card copy, and fingerprints for
FBI/SLED background check.
• Successfully complete the Praxis II Content Specialty Exam.
Candidates are encouraged to take the specialty exam two
semesters prior to beginning the internship. A passing score,
using South Carolina standards (www.ets.org/praxis
/prxsc.html), must be achieved prior to placement in the
Professional Internship.
• The Praxis- Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT)
pedagogy exam is required prior to the issuance of an initial
certificate. Candidates are encouraged to take the PLT exam
upon completion of the following education courses: EDUC
514, and 536.
• Be cleared by the South Carolina State Department of
Education.

�•
•

Negative TB test.
MAT interns must successfully pass Red Cross Blood Borne
Pathogens training prior to internship.
MAT PE candidates must provide proof of current American
Red Cross certification in First Aid and CPR; must be
submitted prior to the internship.
Successfully complete 60 full days during the student
teaching internship.

•

•

Successful completion of the approved program will qualify the
student for a South Carolina teaching certificate/license in their
chosen discipline and appropriate grade level(s).
Co-requisite: PSYC 500 - Human Growth and Development
(or verifiable undergraduate preparation in psychology).
Core Education Requirements
It is recommended that the following courses be taken prior to
any other professional education courses. Courses in the content
field may be taken prior to or concurrent with this required core.
(For Physical Education, see specific Professional Education
Courses listed under that section.) Candidates should consult
with their education advisor for course sequencing.
1.

2.
3.
4.
5.

EDUC-500 Foundations of American Education or
EDUC-522 Critical Educational Issues in a Multicultural
Society
(if student has prior Education coursework)
EDUC-514 The Exceptional Child in the School
EDUC-536 Educational Psychology
EDUC-512 Data Collection and Analysis
EDUC-588 Foundations of Literacy

Professional Education Methods Course Requirements
The professional requirement courses should be taken after the
Core Education Courses have been completed. Content courses
may be taken prior to or in conjunction with all of these courses
except the Professional Internship. The student must recognize
that the Professional Internship requires that a minimum of 60
full days be spent in the school. During the Internship, it will
not be possible for the student to take any additional courses or
be employed.
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EDUC-501 Methods and Materials of Middle and High
School Teaching
EDUC-592 Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle and
High School - Content Areas
EDUC-520 Professional Internship (HESS-620 for PE
students)

Content Area Preparation Requirements
Transcripts will be evaluated against the following list of required
courses in the possible certification areas of the MAT program.
Guidelines from the South Carolina State Department of

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Education, NASPE, NCSS, NCTE, NCTM, NMSA, and NSTA
are used to determine courses for each program which students
have taken in either graduate or undergraduate levels.
Each student is assigned an advisor from the School of
Education and from the respective Content Area that he or she
has chosen. Both advisors examine transcripts and develop a
program of study for the student. To be eligible for the Student
Teaching Professional Internship, program completion, and
recommendation for licensure, in addition to education courses,
students must have taken all of the content area courses below.
Further, it is the responsibility of the teacher candidate to make
sure that they have credit for prerequisites for each required
course. In the event that all of the following have been taken
prior to matriculation into this program, the content area advisor
will recommend additional graduate work in the content field for
program completion.
Field Experiences and Clinical Practice/Internship Semester
Expectations
As is expected for all South Carolina graduate teacher
preparation programs, candidates in this program will spend a
minimum of 75 hours in school settings prior to their
internship semester participating in activities that range from
focused observation to assisting small groups to teaching
whole classes. These pre-internship experiences are an
integral part of the core education courses. During the
internship semester, teacher candidates in this program will
spend 60 full days in a High School setting with content area
certified teachers who are ADEPT trained.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

Master of Arts in Teaching – Biology
(Grades 7-12)
Note: Along with required Education Courses listed above, completion
of this degree program includes a minimum of 2 Graduate level Science
courses from transcript analysis as well as Biology Methods – BIOL 605,
606, or 609.
Expected Science Content Area Required Courses:
Behavior of Organisms and their Relationship to Social
Systems (1 course): ANTH-201, ANTH-202, or ANTH501
• Biology Survey with lab (2 courses): BIOL-101 with
BIOL-111 and BIOL-102 with BIOL-112 or BIOL130 with BIOL-140 and BIOL-131 and BIOL-141
• Chemistry with lab (2 courses): CHEM-103 with CHEM113 and CHEM-104 with CHEM-114 or

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CHEM-151 with CHEM-161 and CHEM-152
with CHEM-162
Geology with lab (1 course): EART-201 or EDUC587-Introduction to Earth Science for Teachers
Introduction to Physics with lab (1 course required, 2
recommended):
PHYS-203
and PHYS-253 or PHYS-204
and PHYS-254 or PHYS-221
and PHYS-271 or PHYS-222
and PHYS-272
Cell Biology with lab (1 course): BIOL-205 or
BIOL-612
Ecology with lab (1 course): BIOL-406 or BIOL-506
Evolution (1 course): BIOL-208 or BIOL-601
Genetics with lab (1 course): BIOL-204 or BIOL-308
or BIOL-508
Anatomy/Physiology with lab (1 course): BIOL-403
or BIOL-317 with BIOL-327
or BIOL-318 with BIOL-328
or BIOL-502 or BIOL-603
Microbiology with lab (1 course): BIOL-310 or
BIOL-607
Biology Methods (1 course):
• BIOL-605 Laboratory Methods in Biology
• BIOL-606 Field Methods in Biology
• BIOL-609 Seminar in Environmental Science
Two other graduate level Biology courses in addition
to a Biology Methods course should be chosen if all
science content course requirements were met in the
undergraduate program

Master of Arts in Teaching – English
(Grades 7-12)
Note: A minimum of 4 graduate level English courses is required.
ENGL-564 and 595 and at least two of the other courses listed
below must be completed successfully on the graduate level. Each
candidate’s content area program of studies is based on an analysis
of his or her undergraduate transcript in relation to NCTE/CAEP
standards.
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English Language Arts Content Area Requirements:
British Authors (2 courses): ENGL-201 and ENGL202
American Literature (1 course): ENGL-215
Public Speaking (1 course): ENGL-205 or ENGL-206
World Literature (2 courses): ENGL-218 or ENGL520 and ENGL-219 or ENGL-521
African American Literature (1 course): ENGL-535
Adolescent Literature (1 course): ENGL-552

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Modern English Grammar (1 course): ENGL-414 or
ENGL-553
History of the English Language (1 course): ENGL-415
or ENGL-554
Literary Criticism (1 course): ENGL-555
Film Studies (1 course): ENGL-209 or ENGL-560
Advanced Composition (1 course): ENGL-413 or
ENGL-562
Teaching with Technology (1 course): ENGL-564
Methods and Materials for English Language Arts
(1 course): ENGL-595

For MAT English majors, participation in community arts and
humanities functions and documentation of integration of the arts into
lesson plans created for use in K-12 settings (EDUC 501, 592, 595,
and 520) are mandatory.

Master of Arts in Teaching – Mathematics
(Grades 7-12)
Note: Teacher candidates are expected to complete undergraduate
content requirements as advised by mathematics content advisors based
on transcript analysis. Calculus I and II must be completed prior to
enrolling in any graduate mathematics class.
Math Content Area Requirements:
• Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus I:
MATH-131 or equivalent
• Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus II:
MATH-132 or equivalent
• Analytical Geometry &amp; Calculus III:
MATH-231 or equivalent
• Linear Algebra: MATH-240
• MATH-521 Modern Geometry
• MATH-542 Probability and Statistics
• MATH-514 Methods for Middle/Secondary Mathematics
• MATH-545 Applications of Discrete Mathematics
• MATH-532 Modern Algebra

�Master of Arts in Teaching – Social Studies
(Grades 7-12)
Note: At least 3 of the course requirements listed below must
be completed successfully on the graduate level.
Social Studies Content Area Requirements:
• History of World Civilization or Western Civilization
(2 courses): HIST-105 and HIST-106 or
HIST-103 and HIST-104
• Survey of U.S. History (2 courses): HIST-201 and
HIST-202
• Introduction to Sociology (1 course): SOCI-201
• Principles of Macroeconomics (1 course): BADM-201
• American National Government (1 course): PSCI-102
or PSCI-502
• Cultural Anthropology (1 course): ANTH-202 or
ANTH-501
• Historiography (1 course): HIST-594
• Urban Politics (1 course): PSCI-302 or PSCI-509 or
PSCI- 306 or PSCI-506 or PSCI-307 or PSCI-401
• World Geography (1 course): GEOG-209 or GEOG-511
• History of the Non-Western World (1 course): HIST-560
• Teaching of History and Social Sciences or Instructional
Approaches to Social Sciences (1 course): HIST-692 or
PSCI-505
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

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�Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Middle Grades (Grades 5-8)
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English
Mathematics
Science
Social Science

Zucker Family School of Education
843-953-5097, schoolofeducation@citadel.edu
http://www.citadel.edu/root/teacher-education
Content Area Advisors:
English:
Dr. David Allen, david.allen@citadel.edu
Mathematics:
Dr. Richard Robinson, rrobins4@citadel.edu
Science:
Dr. Kristy Johnson, johnsonk1@citadel.edu
Social Science:
Dr. Katherine Grenier, grenierk@citadel.edu
Education Advisors:
Dr. Tammy Graham, tammy.graham@citadel.edu
Dr. Stephenie Hewett,
stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Renee Jefferson, renee.jefferson@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathryn Richardson Jones,
Program Coordinator,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Program Field Experiences, Internships
and Support Services:
Dr. Tom Reilly, reillyt1@citadel.edu
Ms. Marcia Bonica, marcia.bonica@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of this program is development of individuals who
will teach Middle Grades who are knowledgeable about all
aspects of the teaching- learning process and who are effective,
ethical, and reflective educators prepared to assume leadership
roles in the profession and community. The Citadel’s Master
of Arts in Teaching Middle Grades program is a joint program
offered with the College of Charleston. Applicants should
choose a home institution and apply through that Graduate
School. Admission decisions are completed jointly. Candidates
who wish to enroll in this program will take approximately half
of their teacher preparation coursework at The Citadel and the
other half at College of Charleston.

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Admission Requirements
1.
2.

3.
4.

5.
6.

Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
Submission of official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree and all other undergraduate or graduate work
directly from each regionally accredited college and
university.
Applicants are expected to have a 2.5 cumulative
undergraduate grade point average.
Submission of official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores. GRE
minimum acceptable score is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 290. MAT minimum is a raw score of 396.
Admission test must have been taken within the last five
years. See page 39 for provisional status information.
Submission of three letters of recommendation.
Completion of a program of study with content and
education advisors upon acceptance. Registration cannot
take place until program of study is complete.

Program Requirements
Prerequisite: (3 semester hours)
• Introduction to Educational Technology: EDFS 687
(CofC) or an Equivalent Educational Technology course –
for English Candidates: Teaching with Technology ENGL
564 (The Citadel) – for Math Candidates: Mathematical
Technology Resources for STEM Education (The Citadel)
MATH 618 or Applications Across the Mathematics
Curriculum with Technology (CofC) SMFT 516
Core Education Graduate Hours: (21 semester hours)
• Foundations of American Education (The Citadel):
EDUC-500 or Social and Philosophical Foundations of
Education (CofC): EDFS-652
• The Exceptional Child in School (The Citadel): EDUC-514
or Introduction to Exceptional Children (CofC): EDFS-710
• Creating Effective Learning Communities: EDEE 690
(CofC)
• Middle Grades Organization and Curriculum (CofC):
EDEE-515
• Foundations of Literacy (The Citadel): EDUC-588 or
EDEE 604 (CofC)
Middle Grades Practicum: (6 semester hours, must be taken
together at the same institution)
• Educational Psychology (The Citadel): EDUC-536
and
• Methods and Materials of Middle and High School
Teaching (The Citadel): EDUC-501
or
• Human Growth and Development (CofC): EDFS-654
and
• Application of Methods and Materials in a Middle Level
Field Grades 5-8 (CofC): EDMG-658

�Literacy Skills:
• Teaching Reading and Writing in the Middle and High
School (The Citadel): EDUC-592
Culminating Professional Experiences in Middle School:
60 continuous full days during the internship, 9 semester hours,
must be taken together at the same institution. During the
Internship, it will not be possible for the student to take any
additional courses or be employed.
• Professional Internship (The Citadel): EDUC-520
and
• Transition to the Profession Seminar (The Citadel):
EDUC-525
or
• Clinical Practice in Middle Grades (CofC): EDEE-699
and
• Transition to the Profession Seminar (CofC): EDMG-698
Prior to the Internship in Teaching, the Teacher Candidate must:
• Apply for the internship no later than two semesters prior to
the Student Teaching Internship.
• Successfully complete all required field experiences – a
minimum of 75 hours prior to the student teaching
internship.
• Complete the teacher certification application with staterequired fees, social security card copy, and fingerprints for
FBI/SLED background check.
• Successfully complete the Praxis II Content Specialty
Exam. Candidates are encouraged to take the specialty
exam two semesters prior to beginning the internship. A
passing score, using South Carolina standards
(www.ets.org/praxis /prxsc.html), must be achieved prior
to placement in the Professional Internship.
• The Praxis- Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT)
pedagogy exam is required prior to the issuance of an initial
certificate. Candidates are encouraged to take the PLT exam
upon completion of the following education courses: EDUC
514, and 536.
• Be cleared by the South Carolina State Department of
Education.
• Negative TB test.
• MAT interns must successfully pass Red Cross Blood
Borne Pathogens training prior to internship.
• MAT PE candidates must provide proof of current
American Red Cross certification in First Aid and CPR;
must be submitted prior to the internship.
• Successfully complete 60 full days during the student
teaching internship.
• Successful completion of the approved program will qualify
the student for a South Carolina teaching certificate/license
in their chosen discipline and appropriate grade level(s).

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Middle Grades Content Preparation:
This program assumes substantial undergraduate preparation in
the specific content area the person is seeking credentials. Any of
the following undergraduate content area courses not taken prior
to admission to the program are added to the candidate’s minimum
program completion hours.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

Master of Arts in Teaching – English (Grades 5-8)
Expected Undergraduate Content:
• Adolescent Literature (1 course)
• World Literature (2 courses)
• American Literature (1 course)
• Media Studies (1 course)
• Modern English Grammar (1 course)
• Creative Writing (short story, poetry, etc.) (1 course)
Required Graduate English Courses (12 semester hours):
• Teaching Writing in the Middle Grades (CofC):
EDMG-657
• Methods and Materials of Teaching Middle and High
School Language Arts (The Citadel): ENGL-595
• Instruction and Assessment of Older Literacies Learners
(CofC): MTLA 678
• Reading: Literacy Assessment and Instruction
(The Citadel): EDUC-590

Master of Arts in Teaching – Mathematics
(Grades 5-8)
Expected Undergraduate Content:
• Algebra and Trigonometry (1 course)
• Geometry (1 course)
• Probability and Statistics (1 course)
• Discrete Math (1 course)
Note: All undergraduate mathematics prerequisites must be
completed before taking The Citadel mathematics class, MATH514.*
Required Graduate Mathematics Courses (9 semester hours):
• Introduction to Problem Solving (CofC): SMFT-510
• Methods for Teaching Middle/Secondary Mathematics (The
Citadel): MATH-514*
• Applications Across the Mathematics Curriculum with
Technology (CofC): SMFT-516

�Master of Arts in Teaching – Science (Grades 5-8)
Expected Undergraduate Content:
Undergraduate preparation is expected in each of the following
content areas: biology, chemistry, geology or earth science,
and physics.
Required Graduate Science Courses - (9 semester hours):
• Nature of Science, Mathematics, and Science/Mathematics
Education (CofC): EDFS-660
• Science methods course (The Citadel): 1 course based on
prior preparation and experience
• Laboratory Methods in Biology: BIOL-605
• Field Method in Biology: BIOL-606
• Seminar in Environmental Science: BIOL-609
• Recommended elective(s) to have preparation in all
science areas (EDUC and BIOL are Citadel Courses and
SMFT are CofC courses):
• Earth Science for Teachers: EDUC 587 or SMFT-523
• Topics in Botany for Teachers: BIOL 514 or SMFT537
• Atomic Theory of Matter from Lucretius to Quarks:
SMFT-548
• Applications of Physics for Teachers: How Things
Work: SMFT-555
• Genetics and Molecular Biology for Teachers: SMFT639 or BIOL 508
• Physics of Force and Motion for Teachers: SMFT-645
• Determination of Structure and Matter: SMFT-647
• Space Science for Teachers: SMFT-524

Master of Arts in Teaching – Social Studies
(Grades 5-8)
Expected Undergraduate Content:
• World History or Western Civilization (2 courses)
• US History (2 courses)
• South Carolina History (1 course)
• Anthropology or Sociology (1 course)
• Microeconomics (1 course)
• Political Science that covers American Govt. (1 course)
Required Graduate Social Studies Courses (9 semester hours):
Two of the following based on transcript review:
• World Geography
• The American South
• South Carolina History
• Historiography and
• Historical Geography: GEOG-511, HIST-521, HIST-522,
HIST-594, HIST-693
• Teaching History and Social Sciences (The Citadel):
HIST-692
Descriptions of Citadel courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

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�Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in
Physical Education (Grades K-12)
Department of Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science,
843-953-5060
http://www.citadel.edu/root/teacher-education
Content Area Advisors:
Dr. Tim Bott, tim.bott@citadel.edu
Dr. Lori Hicklin, Program Director
lori.hicklin@citadel.edu
Education Advisors:
Dr. Tammy Graham, tammy.graham@citadel.edu
Dr. Stephenie Hewett,
stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Renee Jefferson,
renee.jefferson@citadel.edu
Dr. Kathryn Richardson Jones,
kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Physical Education Program Director
Dr. Lori Hicklin, 843-953-6307,
lori.hicklin@citadel.edu
Program Field Experiences, Internships and
Support Services:
Dr. Tom Reilly, reillyt1@citadel.edu
Ms. Marcia Bonica, marcia.bonica@citadel.edu
Admission Requirements
1.
2.

3.

4.

Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree and all other undergraduate or graduate work
directly from each regionally accredited college or
university. Applicants are expected to have a 2.5
cumulative undergraduate grade point average.
Submission of official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score. GRE
minimum acceptable score is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 290. MAT minimum is a raw score of 396.
Admission test must have been taken within the last five
years.
Completion of a program of study with their MAT-PE
program advisor upon acceptance. Registration for classes
cannot take place until Program of Study is complete.

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Program Requirements
This is a 45 hour graduate program, of which, at least 33 hours
must be completed at the graduate level. A maximum of twelve
(12) hours of graduate courses may be transferred to The Citadel
from other accredited colleges/universities. A maximum of nine
(9) hours of undergraduate courses may be applied to
coursework in the program. These nine hours may be substituted
for three of the following courses: HESS 505, 525, 535, and
561. To qualify, these undergraduate courses must have been
completed within the last three years with a grade of “B” or
better. This program assumes a substantial undergraduate
preparation in the proposed certification area. It is the
responsibility of the student, and a requirement of the degree
program to submit official transcripts of previous academic
work to the program advisor via the CGC office. Through a dual
advisor system that includes PE and education faculty,
transcripts will be evaluated and a program of study developed
for each student. This program of study will include work in
professional education and a content field.
In addition to regular admission requirements of the CGC, each
MAT -PE student must successfully pass the PRAXIS II
Examination, Physical Education: Content and Design. A
passing score, using South Carolina standards, must be achieved
prior to placement in the Professional Internship. Students are
encouraged to discuss when to take the specialty exam with
their PE advisor.
Prior to the internship in teaching, the teacher candidate must:
• Apply for the internship no later than two semesters prior to
the Student Teaching Internship.
• Complete the teacher certification application with staterequired fees, social security card copy, and fingerprints for
FBI/SLED background check.
• Successfully complete the PRAXIS II Content Specialty
Exam.
• Be cleared by the South Carolina State Department of
Education.
• Successfully complete all required field experiences – a
minimum of 75 hours prior to the student teaching internship.
• Have a negative TB test.
• Successfully pass Red Cross Blood Borne Pathogens training
prior to MAT internship.
• Submit proof of current American Red Cross certification in
First Aid and CPR must be submitted prior to the internship.
To graduate and be recommended for certification,
teacher candidates must have a minimum grade point average of
3.0 and must have successfully completed the PRAXIS II
(Principles of Learning and Teaching and Physical Education
Content Knowledge) and any other certification tests for the State
of South Carolina. The candidate must also successfully
complete 60 full days during the student teaching internship.
Completion of the approved program will qualify the student for
a teaching license in physical education, grades K-12.

�Prerequisites or Co-requisites:
Students must have completed these pre-requisite or co-requisite
courses (undergraduate or graduate) within the last six (6) years
with a grade of “C” or better.
• Biology (4) or Chemistry (4) or Physics (4) with laboratory
• Human Anatomy (4) and Human Physiology (4) or
Anatomy/Physiology (8) (each course must include a
laboratory)
• PSYC-500 Human Growth and Development (3) (or
verifiable undergraduate preparation in psychology)

HESS-551

Transcripts will be evaluated against the following list of
required courses in physical education. Guidelines from the
National Association for Sport and Physical Education
(NASPE) are used to determine courses that students take in
either graduate or undergraduate school. The M.A.T. in Physical
Education will require forty-five (45) hours. Each student is
assigned an advisor from Physical Education as well as a School
of Education Advisor. Both advisors examine transcripts and
assist as candidates move through their program. Questions
regarding sequencing of Physical Education courses should be
directed to the Physical Education advisor. Education advisors
are able to assist with questions related to EDUC courses as well
as provide support as candidates prepare for the Praxis
Principles of Teaching and Learning. To be eligible for the
Student Teaching Professional Internship, program completion,
and recommendation for licensure, students must have
successfully met all of the requirements listed below.

Descriptions of Citadel courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
•
Darkness to Light Training
•
The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500
REQUIRED COURSES (45 credit hours)
EDUC-536 Educational Psychology
EDUC-592 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Middle and
High School Content Areas
HESS-505 Motor Development and Motor Learning*
HESS-525 Scientific Principles of Physical Education and
Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science*
HESS-527 Content and Methods of Teaching Health
Education and Health-Related Aspects of
Physical Fitness
HESS-528 Foundations of Developing Literacy Skills
through Content and Methods of Teaching
Physical Education
HESS-533 Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary
School Physical Education
HESS-534 Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in
Sport &amp; Physical Activity
HESS-535 History, Philosophy, and Curriculum of Physical
Education*
HESS-550 Instructional Aspects of Teaching Physical
Education

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HESS-561
HESS-620

Content &amp; Methods of Teaching Secondary
Physical Education
Advanced Measurement and Evaluation in
Physical Education*
Professional Internship (6 hours)

*Undergraduate and graduate transcripts may be evaluated for
application to coursework in the program.
TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

45 Credit Hours

The Professional Internship requires that a minimum of sixty
(60) full days be spent in the schools, and during the
Professional Internship, it will not be possible for the teacher
candidate to take any additional courses.
Field Experiences:
Many education courses require field experiences that vary from
course to course and are related to specific course objectives. All
field experiences provide opportunities for Master’s candidates to
develop pedagogical knowledge and skills. At a minimum,
teacher candidates are expected to successfully complete 75 hours
of field experiences prior to the Professional Internship that is an
additional sixty (60) days.

�Master of Education in Counselor
Education (Elementary, Secondary, and
Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling)

1.

Zucker Family School of Education
843-953-5097 schoolofeducation@citadel.edu
http://www.citadel.edu/root/counselor-education

3.

Dr. Guy Ilagan
gilagan@citadel.edu
Dr. Aaron H. Oberman, Program Coordinator
aaron.oberman@citadel.edu
Dr. George T. Williams
williamsg@citadel.edu
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related
Educational Programs (CACREP) has granted accreditation to
The Citadel School Counseling Programs which offer Master
of Education degrees in Counselor Education since July 2005.
The current accreditation is effective until October 31, 2021.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Counselor Education Programs at The
Citadel is to prepare elementary and secondary school
counselors and college student affairs specialists to have the
knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be principled
educational leaders who are knowledgeable, reflective, and
ethical professionals who are committed to the provision of an
educational environment focused toward a learner-centered
education.
The Division of Counselor Education offers six program
options including: M.Ed. in Elementary School Counseling,
M.Ed. in Secondary School Counseling, Elementary School
Counseling Certification only, Secondary School Counseling
Certification only, M.Ed. in Student Affairs and College
Counseling, and a Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs.

Admission Requirements
Applicants from diverse academic, social, and cultural
backgrounds committed to advancing the profession of school
counseling are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not
meet a specific requirement (e.g., GPA), but show strength in
other requirements will be considered on an individual basis.
Admission is not based on any single factor, but on a composite
assessment of the application materials.

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2.

4.

Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript directly from each
regionally accredited college or university from which a
degree has been earned. Applicants are expected to have a
3.0 cumulative undergraduate grade point average.
Submission of official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores. MAT
minimum acceptable score of 396 or GRE minimum verbal
and quantitative combined score of 290. Admission test
must have been taken within the last five years. See page
39 for provisional status information.
Submission of a detailed personal statement (1,500 - 3,000
words) which informs the faculty about the applicant’s
personal and educational background, strengths and
weaknesses, understanding of and motivation and
suitability for entering into the counseling profession, and
long-term professional goals.

Prior to meeting with an advisor, each student should become
familiar with the current applicable semester’s class schedule,
The Citadel Graduate College catalog, and the Division of
Counselor Education Handbook. Students are also expected to
attend Counselor Education Town Hall Gatherings each
semester.
Students must be initially advised in order to register and to
plan a schedule for completion of required courses. This plan
of study takes into account the prerequisites and sequencing of
coursework for successful completion of the program.
Coursework taken prior to official program admission or
coursework taken in other programs does not count toward the
school counseling program/degree without written approval
from the faculty advisor and the Dean of the School of
Education. Students who hold full-time employment should not
register for more than 6 semester hours in any given term.
All school counseling students (i.e., degree seeking and
certification only seeking) must purchase a LiveText account at
The Citadel’s Bookstore. LiveText makes it possible for school
counseling students to have secure access to their portfolios and
other materials. Through LiveText, faculty members and
administrators collect data, generate reports from the data, and
use this information to make informed program and unit
decisions.

Admission Requirements for Certification Only
Applicants who hold a master’s degree in another area of
professional education or counseling, but wish to add school
counseling certification (elementary or secondary), must
provide the same admission materials.

�Division of Counselor Education Handbook
All prospective and enrolled School Counseling and College
Student Affairs Specialists students are expected to read the
latest edition of The Citadel, School of Education, Division of
Counselor Education Handbook online at: http://www.citadel.
edu/root/counselor-education-programs/med-counseloreducation under “Forms and Handbooks”.

Program Objectives
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2.

3.

4.
5.

Reflect current knowledge and positions from lay and
professional groups concerning the counseling and human
development needs of a pluralistic society;
Reflect the present and projected needs of a pluralistic
society for which specialized counseling and human
development activities have been developed;
Reflect input from all persons involved in the conduct of
the program, including program faculty, current and
former students, and personnel in cooperating agencies;
Are directly related to program activities; and
Are written so that they can be assessed.

Graduates of the Counselor Education Programs are expected
to possess:
• An understanding of counseling as an intervention that
contributes to the ability of individuals to respond
effectively to developmental issues and tasks;
• An understanding of leadership for learner-centered
education as a conceptual framework;
• An understanding of the counseling process;
• An ability to integrate theory and research into practice;
• A commitment to preventive, developmental approaches as
the keystone of school counselor identity and practice;
• An understanding of how historical, philosophical, and
political influences have shaped and affected the
development of counseling practice;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Skills to work in a rapidly changing and diverse society
including differences as gender, age, socioeconomic status,
ethnicity, race, and religion;
• Skills required to work effectively with students’ parents,
teachers, school staff, and the community;
• An ability to assist clients in responding to stresses and
crises generated by changes in family, personal
relationships, the school, and the community;
• Skills needed to effectively use technology;
• Leadership qualities in education at the local, state,
regional, and national levels;
• A commitment to lifelong personal and professional
development; and
• An ability to model the highest professional and ethical
standards through counseling, guidance, research, and
service.
The School Counseling Programs have also been designed
to produce graduates who are able to demonstrate the
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Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Professional Teaching
(ADEPT) Performance Dimensions (PDs) for School Guidance
Counselors (October 2003) as they relate to “Comprehensive
Developmental Guidance and Counseling” that include:
• APS 1: Long-Range Planning
• APS 2: Short-Range Planning of Guidance and Counseling
Activities
• APS 3: Development and Use of Assessments
• APS 4: Providing Guidance and Counseling Services
• APS 5: Providing Consultation Services
• APS 6: Coordinating Guidance and Counseling Services
• APS 7: Professional Responsibilities

Counselor Education Program Requirements
Students in either the elementary or secondary school
counseling program complete both a School of Education core
and a Counseling core for a total of 51 credit hours. Part of the
coursework includes a 600 clock-hour internship (internship I
and II) in either an elementary (K-8) or a secondary (6-12)
school counseling settings. Students are required to earn a
minimum score of 156 on the PRAXIS II (the Professional
School Counselor) test for guidance and counseling prior to
enrolling in the practicum (EDUC-629). This must be on file at
The Citadel Graduate College.
Students enrolled in the Master of Education in Counselor
Education with a concentration in Student Affairs and College
Counseling degree program complete Student Affairs and
College Counseling Core and College Counselor Education
Courses for a total of 48 credit hours.
Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs
complete only four courses (EDUC-537, EDUC-538, EDUC539, and EDUC-613) focusing on the areas of student services,
student development, historical and contemporary aspects of
higher education, and administration. Students have the option
to complete course EDUC-634—Practicum in Student Affairs
and College Counseling. These five courses are also required of
the MEd in Student Affairs and College Counseling degree
program. However, students considering applying to the MEd in
Student Affairs and College Counseling program will need to
meet the admissions requirements before being accepted into the
program. (See Graduate Certificate section for details.)

Transfer of Credits
Counselor Education M.Ed. degree applicants may transfer a
maximum of 12 credit hours of graduate coursework taken at
other regionally accredited institutions (see School of Education
transfer policy).

�Field Experience Requirements
Counselor Education students must formally request
permission from the faculty advisor or clinical coordinator to
enroll in practicum or internship. This request is submitted in
the form of an application for field experience, which must be
completed during the term prior to the field experience. The
clinical coordinator of the field experiences must approve all
field experience applications, which are due by the last Friday
in September for spring placements and by the last Friday in
January for fall placements.
Practicum is the first extended field experience. Students are
placed in a school site and work under the supervision of a site
supervisor as well as The Citadel instructor. Students are
required to spend a minimum of 100 clock-hours in a public
school setting as well as attend weekly seminars with other
practicum students and The Citadel instructor. Additionally,
the Praxis II test score for Professional School Counselor must
be on file at the office for The Citadel Graduate College prior
to application for a practicum placement.
Counselor Education students must complete all coursework
before placement in an internship setting. Students will be
required to spend a minimum of 600 supervised hours in a
school setting for internship. The focus of the internship is on
experiences that involve the full scope of the school
counselor’s role and function. Interns are expected to continue
the development of skills in individual and group intervention,
participate in classroom guidance, assessment, scheduling,
records and other activities that, while not specifically
counseling-related, are necessary to support the school
counseling and guidance program. Interns are supervised by
the field site supervisor, as well as The Citadel instructor.

Requirements for Graduation
Students pursuing M.Ed. degrees in Counselor Education must
complete all course requirements within a 6-year period from
the date of initial enrollment. It is a student’s responsibility to
initiate meeting with a faculty advisor to modify a study plan
schedule and to have any changes documented in writing with
the faculty advisor’s signature.
Students are required to take the Counselor Preparation
Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) while enrolled in the
Internship I course (i.e., EDUC-650 and EDUC-651). Students
enrolled in Internship I for Student Affairs and College
Counseling (i.e., EDUC 655) are not required to take the
CPCE. However, students considering becoming a Licensed
Professional Counselor (LPC) are encouraged to take the
CPCE and earn a passing score determined by The Citadel
Counselor Education program norms.
Elementary and Secondary School Counseling students are
required to present their professional electronic portfolio at the
end-of-the-semester Counselor Education Professional

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Portfolio Presentation Day(s) prior to completion of the
Internship II course (i.e., EDUC-652 and EDUC-653). Student
Affairs &amp; College Counseling students present their portfolios
during their last semester in the program.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL
COUNSELING (51 Credit Hours)
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION CORE (15 Credit Hours)
PSYC-500
Human Growth and Development
EDUC-500
Foundations of American Education
EDUC-514
The Exceptional Child in the Schools
EDUC-522
Critical Educational Issues in a Multicultural
Society
EDUC-588
Foundations of Literacy (elementary majors)
or
EDUC-592
Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle &amp;
High School Content Areas (secondary majors)
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL
COUNSELOR EDUCATION CORE (36 Credit Hours)
Foundations (18 Credit Hours)
EDUC-515
Introduction to the Counseling Profession
EDUC-521
Program Planning, Management, and Evaluation
in School Counseling
EDUC-550
Career Counseling and Development
EDUC-551
Counseling Theories and Practice
EDUC-552
Group Counseling
EDUC-561
Counseling Diverse Populations
Research/Appraisal (6 Credit Hours)
EDUC-512* Data Collection and Analysis
EDUC 549* Applied Measurement Techniques
*Students are expected to complete at least one of these two
courses in the first 18 hours of the program.
Helping Relationships (12 Credit Hours)
EDUC-624
Basic Counseling Skills
EDUC-629
Practicum in School Counseling
EDUC-650* Elementary School Counseling Internship I
and
EDUC-652
Elementary School Counseling Internship II
or
EDUC-651* Secondary School Counseling Internship I
and
EDUC-653
Secondary School Counseling Internship II
*The internship (i.e., Internship I and II) in school counseling
consists of 16 weeks of full-time placement and a total of 600
clock hours. Internships may be arranged with the faculty
advisor to be completed during two sequential academic
semesters.

�Students choosing to complete an internship in one semester,
register for both Internship I and II (i.e., either EDUC 650
and EDUC 652 or EDUC 651 and EDUC 653) while
students completing an internship in two semesters, first
register for Internship I one semester and Internship II the
following semester.

Students accepted into the Master of Education in Counselor
Education: Student Affairs &amp; College Counseling are
automatically enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Student
Affairs (see graduate certificate section of this catalog for
program details).
TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

48 Credit Hours

51 Credit Hours
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.
STUDENT AFFAIRS &amp; COLLEGE COUNSELING
(48 Credit Hours)
STUDENT AFFAIRS AND COLLEGE COUNSELING
CORE (15 Credit Hours)
EDUC-537
EDUC-538
EDUC-539
EDUC-613
EDUC-622

Student Development Services in Higher
Education
Theories of Student Development in Higher
Education
Higher Education Administration
Foundations of American Higher Education
Critical Multicultural Issues in Higher
Education

STUDENT AFFAIRS AND COLLEGE COUNSELING
EDUCATION COURSES (33 Credit Hours)
Foundations (15 Credit Hours)
EDUC-550 Career Counseling and Development
EDUC-551 Counseling Theories and Practice
EDUC-552 Group Counseling
EDUC-561 Counseling Diverse Populations
EDUC-562 Legal &amp; Ethical Leadership Issues in
Education
Research/Appraisal (6 Credit Hours)
EDUC-512* Data Collection and Analysis
EDUC-549* Applied Measurement Techniques
*Students are expected to complete at least one of these two
courses in the first 18 hours of the program.
Helping Relationships (12 Credit Hours)
EDUC-624 Basic Counseling Skills
EDUC-634 Practicum in Student Affairs and College
Counseling
EDUC-655** Internship I in Student Affairs and College
Counseling
EDUC-656** Internship II in Student Affairs and College
Counseling
** The internship in Student Affairs consists of 16 weeks of fulltime placements and a total of 600 clock hours. Internships may
be arranged with the faculty advisor to be completed during two
sequential academic semesters or both courses may be taken
concurrently in one semester.

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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
School Counseling students completing the program meet the
majority of curriculum requirements through the South
Carolina Board of Examiners for the Licensure of Professional
Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and PsychoEducational Specialists for Licensed Professional Counselor
(LPC) and for certification as a National Certified Counselor
(NCC) by the National Board for Certified Counselors
(NBCC). Requirements for LPC and NCC include additional
graduate coursework in psychopathology and assessment and
treatment of psychopathology, an additional 1500 clinical hours
(including 150 supervision hours) over a two year period,
approved supervision, and successful performance on the
National Counselor Examination for licensure and certification.
The Zucker Family School of Education offers two courses
during the summer that meet the psychopathology and
assessment and treatment of psychopathology course
requirements:
These courses are EDUC-568: DSM-5
(diagnosis) and EDUC-567: Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
(assessment and treatment of psychopathology).
ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR SEEKING LICENSED
PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR (LPC) (12 Credit Hours)
EDUC-XXX
Elective approved by faculty advisor
EDUC-567
Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
EDUC-568
DSM-5
PSYC-500
Human Growth and Development

�Master of Education in Educational
Leadership - Elementary or Secondary
School Administration and Supervision

4.

5.

Zucker Family School of Education
843-953-5097
http://155.225.198.23/root/educational-leadership
Dr. Kathy Brown, Program Coordinator brownk2@citadel.edu
Dr. Kent Murray - kent.murray@citadel.edu
Dr. Rodney Thompson - thompsonr3@citadel.edu
The Zucker Family School of Education’s Administration and
Supervision and Administration programs are nationally
accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator
Preparation (CAEP) and the Educational Leadership Constituent
Council (ELCC) to confer Master’s Degrees in Elementary and
Secondary Administration. At program completion, candidates
will be awarded certification and licensure as school building
administrators. The Administration and Supervision programs
accreditation is effective through October 31, 2021.

Admission Requirements for South Carolina
Certification Only
Applicants who hold a valid SC teaching certificate and a
Master’s Degree with a minimum 3.25 GPA in a different area
of professional education but wish to add administration
certification must provide the following admission materials:
1.
2.

3.

Mission Statement
The mission and goals of the Master’s of Education in
Educational Leadership, Elementary School Administration
and Supervision and Secondary Administration and
Supervision are to teach:
• Knowledge of human and public relations problems in
education
• Curricular developments and trends
• Practical applications of educational research skills
• Application of principles of human and group behavior in
problem situations
• Knowledge and competencies in staff personnel
administration
• Leadership and diverse management styles to foster a
clear understanding and working knowledge of LearnerCentered Education

Admission Requirements
1.
2.

3.

Applicants must complete the online graduate
application and pay the non-refundable application fee.
Applicants must provide official transcripts of an
earned baccalaureate degree or graduate degree
conferred from each regionally accredited college or
university.
Applicants, who have not earned a Master’s Degree,
are expected to have a 2.5 cumulative undergraduate
grade point average or a 2.7 ratio for the last 60 credit
hours of undergraduate work.

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Submission of a valid South Carolina elementary or
secondary professional teaching certificate and must be
in good standing with the State Board of Education at
the time of admission.
Applicants must submit a copy of the South Carolina
Professional Certificate, verifying three-years teaching
experience to qualify for Advanced-Level certification. The
candidate must verify at least one year of teaching
experience, at the appropriate level of desired endorsement,
at the time of admission.

4.

A completed online graduate application and payment
of the non-refundable application fee.
Applicants must provide official transcripts of earned
graduate degrees conferred from each regionally
accredited college or university.
Submission of a valid South Carolina elementary or
secondary professional teaching certificate. Applicants
must be in good standing with the State Board of Education
at the time of admission.
Applicants must submit a copy of a South Carolina
Professional Certificate, verifying three years teaching
experience, to qualify for Advanced-Level certification.
The candidate must verify at least one year of teaching
experience, at the appropriate level of desired endorsement,
at the time of admission.

Note: Courses taken prior to official admission or courses taken
through other programs will not count toward an Administration
and Supervision program/degree without written approval from
the Dean, Zucker Family School of Education.

Program Requirements
A total of 39 semester hours must be completed for the
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership. In addition to completing
all courses, candidates applying for certification as an
administrator must:
1. Present a minimum qualifying score on the Praxis, South
Carolina’s Supervision and Administration Examination,
prior to enrolling in an internship.
2. Present a Valid South Carolina Teaching Certificate that
posts three years teaching experience including at least
one year of teaching at the certification level requested.

�3.

Complete required courses, 33 hours and two
internships (EDUC 661 and EDUC 662 or EDUC 663
and EDUC 664), six hours (9-12 internship hours per
week over a six-month period) for a total of 39 credit
hours. Candidates for administrative internships must:
a. Complete 27 credit hours prior to submitting an
internship application for faculty review.
b. Earn a passing score on the Praxis, South Carolina’s
Supervision and Administration Examination.
c. Meet with advisor to review request for admission to
an internship and review degree audit.
d. Apply to CGC to register for an internship.

Applicants for fall administrative internships should file an
application with their advisor no later than August 1 of the
preceding semester. Applicants for spring administrative
internships should file an application with their advisor no
later than December 1 of the preceding semester. Applicants
for summer administrative internships should file an
application with their advisor no later than March 1 of the
preceding semester. In order to register for internships,
authorized applications must be on file in the CGC office,
along with the valid South Carolina state administrator’s
examination score.
*Proviso—Candidates filing applications and applying for
administrative internships after the December, March, and
August deadlines cannot be guaranteed enrollment.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

M.Ed. REQUIRED PROGRAM
CORE REQUIREMENTS (9 credit hours)
All core requirements must be completed prior to or concurrently with
registration for any other courses.

EDUC-512
EDUC-514
EDUC-522

Data Collection and Analysis
The Exceptional Child in the School
Critical Educational Issues in a Multicultural
Society

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS (30 credit hours)
EDUC-524 Techniques of School Supervision
EDUC-527 Finance and Business Management
EDUC-528 School Administration
EDUC-529 Emerging Technologies for School
Administration
EDUC-531 Principles of Elementary Curriculum
Development
OR
EDUC-532 Principles of Middle or High Curriculum
Development

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EDUC-601
EDUC-602
EDUC-616
EDUC-661
OR
EDUC-663
EDUC-662
OR
EDUC-664

School Law
Staff Personnel Administration
Political Process of Public Education
Internship in Elementary Administration
Internship in Middle or High Administration
Internship in Elementary Administration
Internship in Middle or High Administration

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIRED COURSES:
39 Credit Hours
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.
CERTIFICATION-ONLY REQUIRED PROGRAM
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS (30 credit hours)
EDUC-524 Techniques of School Supervision
EDUC-527 Finance and Business Management
EDUC-528 School Administration
EDUC-529 Emerging Technologies for School Administration
EDUC-531 Principles of Elementary Curriculum Development
OR
EDUC-532 Principles of Middle or High Curriculum
Development EDUC 601 School Law
EDUC-602 Staff Personnel Administration
EDUC-616 Political Process of Public Education
EDUC-661 Internship in Elementary Administration
OR
EDUC-663 Internship in Middle or High Administration
EDUC-662 Internship in Elementary Administration
OR
EDUC-664 Internship in Middle or High Administration
TOTAL CERTIFICATION-ONLY COURSES:
30 Credit Hours
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.
Note: It is suggested that students who hold full time jobs take
no more than six (6) credit hours per a semester.

�REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIAL CERTIFICATION AT
THE ADVANCED LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
A. Elementary or Secondary School Principal and
Supervisor (Tier 1)
1. Master’s degree
2. Valid South Carolina Educator’s Profession l
Certificate at the elementary or secondary level
3. Minimum qualifying score(s) on the area
examinations required by the State Board of
Education
4. Verification of three years teaching experience,
including at least one year of teaching in grades preK-8 for elementary, 7-12 for secondary
5. Completion of an advanced program approved by the
State Board of Education for the training of
elementary or secondary principals and supervisors
South Carolina Regulation 43-64

Transfer of Credits
Candidates who apply to transfer credits from other regionally
accredited institutions (see School of Education transfer
policy), to the Zucker Family School of Education’s
Administration and Supervision programs may transfer a
maximum of six credit hours, two courses, of graduate
coursework.

Capstone Internship Requirements
Educational Leadership candidates must formally request
permission from the faculty advisor to enroll in a capstone
internship. Candidates must be within two courses of the
internship and have earned a passing score on the
Administration and Supervision PRAXIS to apply. This
request is submitted in the form of an application which must
be completed prior to the internship courses: EDUC-661/662
or EDUC-663-664. The Division of Educational Leadership
must approve all field experience applications.

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�Master of Education in Interdisciplinary
STEM Education
Zucker Family School of Education, 843-953-5097
The STEM Center of Excellence, 843-953-6091
http://www.citadel.edu/root/stemcenter-medstem
Dr. Kathryn Richardson Jones, Program
Coordinator, kathryn.jones@citadel.edu
Ms. Marcia Bonica, Support Services
marcia.bonica@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The Master of Education in Interdisciplinary STEM Education is
entirely online and is designed for current educators who seek to
advance their skillset in the STEM disciplines. The goal of the
program is to create 21st century STEM educators and leaders by
facilitating a broader understanding of the interdisciplinary nature
of STEM, a deeper knowledge of discipline-specific content, and
new integrative approaches for the teaching and learning of STEM
content.
The coursework has been designed to inspire a passion in teachers
for STEM and equip them with the tools necessary to teach STEM
content in an engaging way with career and industry applications.
The MEd in Interdisciplinary STEM Education does not lead to
certification, but is instead designed to improve teacher
effectiveness in STEM education. A graduate successfully
completing this degree program will be adept at creating relevant
projects for use in their classrooms and utilizing project-based
instructions to more effectively engage their students in the STEM
disciplines.

Admission Requirements
1.
2.

3.
4.

Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree and all other undergraduate and graduate work
directly from each regionally accredited college or
university. Applicants are expected to have a 2.5 cumulative
undergraduate grade point average.
A bachelor’s degree demonstrating appropriate preparation
in STEM.
Students must meet with their advisor for program
advisement and course sequence planning. This advisement
meeting must take place before registration can occur for the
first semester of enrollment.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
•
Darkness to Light
•
The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

Program Requirements
The program assumes appropriate undergraduate preparation in
STEM. The 36-credit hour MEd in Interdisciplinary STEM
Education is organized into two areas - core and electives. The
coursework will consist of twenty one (21) hours of core coursework
and fifteen (15) hours of electives. Students will work with academic
advisors to individualize the program based on their prior
preparation and areas of interest. The curriculum is targeted for
working professionals with coursework delivered online in
asynchronous format, allowing students to progress though the
program at their own pace.
Although the program is designed for current educators, teaching
certification is not required to be admitted to the program as other
STEM professionals may complete the degree to better prepare
themselves for roles in places such as informal education centers.
CORE COURSES (21 credit hours)
EDUC-670 Foundations in STEM I
EDUC-543 Teaching, Learning and Assessing with Technology
EDUC-544 Project Based Learning and Interdisciplinary
Teaching
EDUC-545 Developing STEM Disciplinary Literacy Skills
EDUC-546 Leadership and Critical Issues in STEM
Education
EDUC-547 Research and Statistics for STEM Applications
EDUC-680 Foundations in STEM II
ELECTIVE COURSES (15 credit hours)
Students will select 5 elective courses, chosen from the following list or as
approved by program faculty.
BIOL-540
Biotechnology for STEM Educators
BIOL-610
Immunology (must have undergraduate preparation
in Cell Biology and Genetics)
CHEM-520 The Chemistry of Art
CHEM-521 Forensic Science
CHEM-522 Nanotechnology for STEM Educators
CSCI-555
STEM Education Through Robotics
CSCI-663
Programming for STEM Educators
EDUC-548 Special Topics: Multidisciplinary Experimental
Design and Implementation
EDUC-587 Earth Science for Teachers
EDUC-587 Special Topics: The Science of Food for Educators
MATH-618 Mathematical Technology Resources for STEM
Education
PHYS-510 Engineering Applications in STEM
Other face to face options are available in conjunction with The
Citadel Graduate College’s offerings. Please check with the
program coordinator for approval.
THE CAPSTONE
Embedded in the coursework is a capstone. Students will prepare an
online portfolio that captures evidence of achievement. The Portfolio
will consist of their developed project-based lessons, an analysis of
lesson implementation, and statistical analysis of student impact. A
panel of instructors will review student’s work and evaluate their
capstone project.
TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIRED COURSES: 36 Credit Hours
Description of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

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�Master of Education in Literacy
Education
Zucker Family School of Education
843-953-5097
http://www.citadel.edu/root/literacy-educationprogram

Admission Requirements
1.
2.

3.

Dr. Stephenie M. Hewett
stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Robin Jocius, Program Coordinator
robin.jocius@citadel.edu
Dr. Dan Ouzts
ouztsd@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
Through quality field experiences and a strong theoretical
foundation, candidates who pursue this degree develop a
comprehensive knowledge of the field of Literacy Education.
This understanding parallels the school’s vision of creating
“principled educational leaders who are knowledgeable,
reflective, and ethical professionals.”
The Master of Education in Literacy Education is nationally
recognized by the International Literacy Association.
The general goals and objectives of the program are to develop:
1. A knowledge and mastery of all aspects of the literacy
process;
2. A knowledge of those skills necessary to select, administer,
and interpret informal and formal assessments used to
examine children’s and adolescents’ literacy strengths and
weaknesses;
3. A knowledge of the abilities and skills which enhance a
wholesome teacher- student-parent relationship in working
with students identified as at-risk readers in order to
develop a case study;
4. A knowledge of those skills necessary to recognize and
accommodate for individual differences in literacy
instruction;
5. A knowledge of how to plan, supervise, and enhance
programs as a literacy coach;
6. A knowledge of and ability to demonstrate effective
literacy instructional strategies;
7. A knowledge of the relationship of literacy skills to
subject-matter content areas;
8. A knowledge of significant research conducted in literacy
education;
9. A knowledge of a broad range of children’s and
adolescents’ literature and how to incorporate this
literature into the classroom; and
10. A knowledge of how to effectively support and mentor
educators and serve as a Literacy Coach.

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4.

Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript directly from each
regionally accredited college or university from which
a degree has been conferred. Applicants are expected
to have a 2.5 cumulative undergraduate grade point
average.
Submission of a valid South Carolina teaching
certificate. Applicants must be in good standing with the
State Board of Education at the time of acceptance.
Students must meet with their advisor for program
advisement and course sequence planning. This
advisement meeting must take place before registration
can occur for the first semester of enrollment.

Students accepted into the Master of Education in Literacy
Education are automatically enrolled in the Graduate
Certificate in Literacy Education.

Transfer Credit
Course work taken prior to official program admission or
course work taken in other programs does not count toward
the Master of Education in Literacy Education
program/degree without written approval from the faculty
advisor and the Dean.
No more than six (6) hours of approved coursework may be
transferred into the Master of Education in Literacy Education
program.

Program Requirements
The Master of Education in Literacy Education is a 36-hour
program, consisting of two professional core requirements
and ten literacy courses. A program of study which details
the degree requirements is completed by the student and the
advisor. The candidate for the Master of Education in
Literacy Education degree must satisfactorily complete the
Praxis II examination, Teaching Reading. Additionally,
candidates will be required to complete a program
completion portfolio prior to graduation. Recommendation
and verification for certification are completed by the School
of Education upon graduation and a passing score on the
Praxis II.
Recommendation for certification as a Literacy Teacher in South
Carolina
requires
two
years
teaching
experience.
Recommendation for certification as a Literacy Coach in South
Carolina requires five years teaching experience.
Upon
completion of coursework, a satisfactory score on the Praxis II,
and the requisite years of teaching experiences, a candidate
completing the MEd in Literacy Education is recommended for
certification as a Literacy Teacher, Literacy Coach, and the R2S
Literacy Teacher provided the candidate already possesses a
valid teaching certificate in the state of South Carolina.

�GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500
The following courses should be taken in sequence as in the program of
study.
PROFESSIONAL CORE REQUIREMENTS (6 credit hours)
EDUC-536 Educational Psychology
EDUC-512 Data Collection and Analysis
OR
EDUC-549 Applied Measurement Techniques
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIZATION
(30 credit hours)
EDUC-570 Developing Literacy Skills with At Risk
Readers
EDUC-588 Foundations in Literacy
EDUC-589 Methods and Materials for Developing
Literacy Skills
EDUC-590 Literacy Assessment and Instruction
EDUC-591 Practicum in Literacy Education
EDUC-592 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Middle and
High School Content Areas
EDUC-594 Internship in Literacy Education
EDUC-608 Literature for Children and Adolescents
EDUC-642 Coaching in Literacy Education
EDUC-643 Action Research in Literacy Coaching
TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS: 36 Credit Hours
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

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�Specialist in Educational Leadership School Superintendent
Zucker Family School of Education
http://www.citadel.edu/root/
educational-leadership
Dr. Kathy Brown, Program Coordinator brownk2@citadel.edu
Dr. Kent Murray - kent.murray@citadel.edu
Dr. Rodney Thompson – thompsonr3@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The Zucker Family School of Education’s Specialist in
Educational Leadership - School District Superintendent
program is nationally accredited by the Council for the
Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the
Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC). These
accrediting bodies allow the Zucker Family School of
Education’s Licensing Agent, the Dean of ZFSOE to confer
certification as a school district superintendent. At program
completion, candidates will be awarded certification and
licensure as school district superintendents. The Specialist in
Educational Leadership - School Superintendent program’s
accreditation is effective through October 31, 2021.
The Specialist in Educational Leadership (Ed.S.) Degree is an
advanced graduate degree between the Master’s and Doctoral
degrees. In accordance with South Carolina Certification
Regulations, The Citadel offers an Ed.S. major that prepares
candidates for SC endorsement at the superintendent’s level.

Admission Requirements
1.
2.

3.

4.

Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
Submission of official transcripts for conferred graduate
degrees from each regionally accredited college or
university attended (including a Master’s Degree in
educational leadership or a Master’s Degree in another
educational area along with certification in educational
leadership) with minimum 3.25 grade point average.
Possession of a South Carolina State Professional
Teaching Certificate with school administrator
endorsement that is valid at elementary, middle, or
secondary levels.
Verification of a total of three years’ experience as a preK-12 or post-secondary teacher and two years as a school
or school district administrator, post-secondary
administrator, or school business administrator.

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Note: Specialist in Educational Leadership courses taken
prior to official program admission will not count toward
the degree without written approval from the Dean of the
Zucker Family School of Education.

Program Requirements
A total of 33 semester hours must be completed for the
Specialist in Educational Leadership. In addition to the
general goals of the school’s graduate program, the objectives
of the Specialist in Education degree are knowledge of school
law, curricular trends, school building trends, and program
budgeting; skill in using various techniques for goal setting
and problem diagnosis in such areas as instructional programs,
staff development, and community relations; skill in decisionmaking and in evaluating decisions on the basis of subsequent
information; knowledge of research in administration,
curriculum, human development and staffing; performance
behavior in a job setting; knowledge of the role of the school
in modern America and the multicultural currents influencing
the school; knowledge and skills for per-forming in a political
setting; and, a clear understanding and working knowledge of
Principled Educational Leaders. A student, who applies for
certification as a school district administrator, must meet the
following:
1. A minimum qualifying score on the state
administrator’s examination prior to entrance into the
internship
2. Three years teaching experience
3. Program audit showing completion of 33 credit hours:
a. Required courses, 27 credit hours
b. Two internships, EDUC 632 and EDUC 633, (9-12
internship hours per week over a six-month
period), six credit hours
Candidates for administrative internships must:
1. Complete 21 credit hours prior to submitting an
internship application for faculty review.
2. Earn a passing score on the PRAXIS, South Carolina’s
Supervision and Administration Examination.
3. Meet with an advisor to review request and receive
approval for admission to an internship.
4. Apply to CGC to register for enrollment in an
internship.
Applicants for spring administrative internships should file an
application with their advisor no later than December 1 of the
preceding semester. Applicants for fall administrative internships
should file an application with their advisor no later than August
1 of the preceding semester.
Applicants for summer
administrative internships should file an application with their
advisor no later than March 1 of the preceding semester. In order
to register for internships, authorized applications must be on file
in the CGC office, along with the valid South Carolina state
administrator’s examination score.

�*Proviso—Candidates filing applications and applying for
administrative internships after the December, March, and
August deadlines cannot be guaranteed enrollment.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS (33 credit hours)
EDUC-535 Organizational Theory and Behavior
EDUC-598 Curriculum Project (Prerequisite EDUC 531/532)
EDUC-600 Professional Negotiations
EDUC-603 School Plant Seminar
EDUC-606 Superintendency and School Organization
EDUC-610 Seminar on School Improvement
EDUC-612 Seminar in School Law (Prerequisite EDUC 601)
EDUC-614 Seminar in Educational Administration
EDUC-619 Assessment of School Programs
EDUC-632 Internship in Superintendency
EDUC-633 Internship in Superintendency
TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIRED COURSES:
33 Credit Hours (beyond the master’s degree)
*If EDUC-529, EDUC-531/532 or EDUC-616 were not taken
in a master’s program, the appropriate course must be taken as
a requirement of the Ed. S.
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.
REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIAL CERTIFICATION AT
THE ADVANCED LEVEL
I. ADMINISTRATION
C. District Superintendent
1. Master’s degree
2. Valid South Carolina Teaching or Professional
Certificate at the elementary, middle or
secondary level
3. Minimum qualifying score(s) on the area
examination(s) required by the State Board of
Education
4. Verification of a total of three years’ experience as
a pre-K-12 or post-secondary teacher and two years
as a school or school district administrator, postsecondary administrator, or school business
administrator
5. Completion of an advanced program approved
by the State Board of Education for the training
of school superintendents South Carolina
Regulation 43-64.
South Carolina Teacher Certification Manuel R 43-64
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AT THE
ADVANCED LEVEL.

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�SCHOOL OF
HUMANITIES &amp;
SOCIAL SCIENCES

MASTER OF ARTS
 ENGLISH
 HISTORY
 PSYCHOLOGY: CLINICAL
COUNSELING
 SOCIAL SCIENCE
 INTELLIGENCE &amp; SECURITY
STUDIES
 INTERNATIONAL POLITICS &amp;
MILITARY AFFAIRS
SPECIALIST IN EDUCATION –
 SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY

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�Master of Arts in English
Department of English
843-953-5068
http://www.citadel.edu/root/english
Dr. James M. Hutchisson
hutchissonj@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The Citadel and the College of Charleston offer a joint Master
of Arts degree in English. The 36 hour program, with a thesis
option, provides advanced course work in British literature,
American literature, English language, and composition and
rhetoric. The program is designed to attract qualified holders of
the baccalaureate degree, whether recent college graduates,
English teachers, or others interested in pursuing graduate
studies in English. A Joint Program Committee, comprised of
faculty members from each institution, oversees admissions,
course scheduling, comprehensive examinations, degree
certification, and other matters related to the management of the
program. Diplomas and other official documents indicate that
the program is a joint endeavor and include the names of both
institutions.

Admission Requirements
1.
2.

3.

4.

5.

6.
7.

Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university.
Applicants are expected to have a cumulative
undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.5 and 3.0
in the major.
Submission official Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score. (Applicants
who do not have an undergraduate degree in English are
also required to take the GRE advanced test in literature.)
Applicants are expected to have a composite GRE verbal
and quantitative score of at least 300 and a 4 on the
writing assessment section. Those taking the MAT
should have
a score of at least 400. * Admission test must have
been taken within the last five years.
Submission of at least two signed letters of
recommendation, preferably from former professors.
Each reference should be as specific as possible in
addressing the applicant’s academic ability, motivation,
and ability to complete a graduate degree.
Submission of a two-page statement about educational
goals and interest in a graduate program in English.
Submission of a writing sample that demonstrates an
ability to perform literary analysis and conduct research.
Typically this requirement can be met by submitting a
research paper prepared for an advanced undergraduate
English course.

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*An applicant who does not meet the minimum GPA and/
or test score expectations or who does not have sufficient
undergraduate background in English may be allowed to
pursue course work as a provisional student. Upon
completing nine semester hours with a minimum GPA of
3.25 the student will be eligible for degree-seeking status.

Application Deadlines
The Joint Program Committee will consider completed
applications for the regular degree program on the following
dates:
Admission Term:

Materials Due:

Fall

May 1st

Spring

November 1st

Summer

April 1st

Applications will be considered year round for non-degree
students.

Program Requirements
The Master of Arts is conferred upon those candidates who
successfully complete an approved program of study consisting
of at least 36 semester hours of graduate credit with a
cumulative GPA of 3.0. Specific requirements are listed below:
Thesis Option:
• British Literature before 1800, 6 hours
• British Literature after 1800, 6 hours
• American Literature, 6 hours
• Seminar (English 700), 3 hours
• English 511 (Intro to Graduate English Studies), 3 hours
• Electives, 9 hours
• Thesis and Oral Defense of Thesis, 6 hours
• Demonstration of competency in one foreign language
• Comprehensive Examination
Non-thesis Option:
Same as above, except that the thesis is omitted and the number
of elective hours is eighteen.
Notes:
• At least nine hours must be taken at each campus.
• English 700 satisfies the seminar requirement and may also
be used to satisfy a core requirement in British or American
literature, depending on the topic.
• Electives will normally be graduate courses in English.
Other courses will be considered on a case-by-case basis by
the Joint Program Committee.
• No more than nine hours of English 698 (3), 699 (3), and
701 (6) in any combination may count toward the required
36 hours.
• Students may demonstrate their competency in a foreign
language by completing two years or their equivalent of

�•

college-level study in a single foreign language with an
average grade of C or higher: or completing, with a grade
of B or higher, English 517: Old English Language. The
foreign language requirement must be met before a student
can take the comprehensive examination.
The comprehensive examination is prepared and
administered by the Joint Program Committee and is taken
by all candidates after the completion of at least 27 hours
of coursework. Copies of all previous examinations are
available on the websites of both English departments.

Concentration in African American Literature
In 2004 an African American Literature Concentration was
added to the Master of Arts degree program. The fifteen hour
(15) concentration, with a thesis option, offers advanced
course work in African American literature, independent study
courses for further exploration into an African American
literature topic, and cross disciplinary opportunities with
courses in other departments that have a central concern with
African American literature. Students opting to add a
concentration in African American literature must meet the
normal requirements for the M.A. In addition, they must
complete one of these two courses of study:
Standard Option:
• 9 hours of African American literature (any combination
of 535, 570, 571, and 573)
• 3 hours of study of an African American topic in another
discipline, as approved by the graduate director
• 3 hours of study in an African American topic, such as an
independent study or internship, as approved by the
graduate director
Thesis Option:
• 6 hours of African American literature (any combination
of 535, 570, 571, 572, and 573)
• 3 hours of study of an African American topic in another
discipline, as approved by the graduate director
• 6 hours of thesis on an African American topic
Notes:
• A student may substitute 3 hours of independent study on
an African-American topic (as approved by the graduate
director) for any 3 hours of coursework.
• Students taking this concentration may apply only one of
their African American literature courses to the six hour
American literature requirement of the M.A.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

ENGL-506
ENGL-507

Restoration and Eighteenth Century Drama
Poetry and Prose of the Restoration and
Eighteenth Century
ENGL-509 Romantic Literature
ENGL-510 Victorian Literature
ENGL-512 Literature of the U.S. South
ENGL-517, 518 Special Topics in Literature
ENGL-520 A Survey of World Literature I
ENGL-521A Survey of World Literature II
ENGL-522 Colonial and Revolutionary American Literature
ENGL-523 Nineteenth Century American Literature I—
Romanticism
ENGL-524 Nineteenth Century American Literature II—
Realism
ENGL-525 Eighteenth Century British Novel
ENGL-526 Victorian Novel
ENGL-527 British Fiction: 1900 to 1945
ENGL-528 American Fiction: 1900 to 1945
ENGL-529 American Fiction: 1945 to the Present
ENGL-531 British Poetry: 1900 to Present
ENGL-532 American Poetry: 1900 to Present
ENGL-533 British Drama: 1900 to Present
ENGL-534 American Drama: 1900 to Present
ENGL-535 African American Literature
ENGL-537 Contemporary British Fiction
ENGL-550,551 Special Topics in Composition or Language
ENGL-552 Adolescent Literature
ENGL-553 Modern English Grammar
ENGL-554 History of the English Language
ENGL-555 Literary Criticism
ENGL-556 Theory and Practice of Teaching Composition
ENGL-558 Technical and Professional Writing
ENGL-559 History and Theory of Rhetoric
ENGL-560 Film Studies
ENGL-562 Workshop in Advanced Composition
ENGL-564 Teaching with Technology
ENGL-573 Special Topics in African American Literature
ENGL-574 Special Topic in English Literature Before 1800
ENGL-575 Special Topics in English Literature After 1800
ENGL-576 Special Topics in American Literature
ENGL-595 Methods and Materials for English Language Arts
ENGL-650 Literary Research
ENGL-698 Tutorial
ENGL-699 Independent Study
ENGL-700 Seminar
ENGL-703 Seminar in English Literature Before 1800
ENGL-704 Seminar in English Literature After 1800
ENGL-705 Seminar in American Literature
ENGL-701 Thesis
ENGL-702 Internship
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

COURSES
ENGL-500
ENGL-501
ENGL-502
ENGL-504
ENGL-505

Old and Middle English Literature
Chaucer
Shakespeare
Poetry and Prose of the English Renaissance
Milton

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�Master of Arts in History
Department of History
843-953-5073
http://www.citadel.edu/root/history-mastersprogram
Dr. Keith Knapp, Director
knappk@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The Citadel and the College of Charleston offer a joint Master
of Arts Degree in History, providing each student with
advanced specialized work in one of the following areas: United
States history, European history, or Asian/African/ Latin
American history. The program has a special emphasis on the
history of the American South, the South Carolina Lowcountry,
and the Atlantic World. The program serves the needs of those
interested in pursuing graduate studies in history. Teachers who
complete the program have a greater command of the literature
of a particular field. Others are prepared to do doctoral work or
pursue other advanced degrees, enter the field of public history,
or seek employment opportunities which require advanced
training in the humanities. The management of the program is
vested in a Joint Program Committee composed of
representatives of the two history departments. The directorship
rotates between the two institutions. Diplomas and other
documents will indicate that the program is a joint endeavor and
will include the names of both institutions.

Admission Requirements
1.
2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university.
Submission of official copy of the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) score. Applicants are expected to have
a GRE verbal score exceeding 152. Admission test must
have been taken within the last five years.
Applicants are expected to have a cumulative
undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.5 and a 3.0
in the major. They are also expected to have 15 hours of
history course work beyond the initial survey.*
Submisssion of three signed letters of recommendation,
normally from former professors. Each reference should
be as specific as possible in analyzing the applicant’s
potential for success in the program. References should
address the student’s ability to design, conduct, and
present research without direct supervision, the ability to
analyze complex data and issues, and the ability to write
effectively.
Submission of evidence of ability to conduct research and

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present findings. A term paper, honors thesis, or critical essay
from a graduate or upper-level course taken in college will
suffice. The evidence of writing should reflect the ability to
conceptualize a research theme, conduct research to support an
argument, and reach a justified conclusion. The paper should
demonstrate an ability to handle documentation of evidence.
*An applicant who fails to meet the GPA and course history
requirements may be allowed to pursue course work as a
provisional student only upon application to the Joint Program
Committee. Upon completion of nine semester hours, with no
more than three hours in independent study (HIST-770) and a
minimum GPA of 3.25, the student may be admitted
unconditionally. The student must make this request in writing
to the Joint Program Committee. There is no guarantee that
courses taken in a non-degree status will be credited towards a
degree once a student gains provisional or regular admission.
Coursework taken to meet admission prerequisites will not
count towards degree requirements.

Application Deadlines
The Admissions Committee will consider complete
applications for the program on the following dates:
Admission Term:

Materials Due:

Fall and Summer

March 1st

Spring

October 1st

Program Requirements
In consultation with an advisor, each degree candidate will
develop a plan of study which includes course work at both
institutions. The plan of study must be submitted to the Program
Director upon completion of the first six hours or the first
semester of graduate work.
In addition to lectures and examinations, graduate courses
demand wide reading, thorough research, and advanced
historical writing. Only graduate students admitted to the
M.A. program will be automatically enrolled, but non-degree
students and exceptional undergraduates—upper division
majors in history and related disciplines—may be enrolled in
500-level courses. For this, however, they will need
permission from the instructor and are expected to have a
minimum GPA of 3.4 in history courses. No more than two
500-level courses may be taken by an undergraduate. 600- and
700-level courses are for M.A. program students exclusively.
Work expected of juniors and seniors will not be as great as
that expected of the graduate students. The qualitative
expectations remain the same for all students.
The Master of Arts in History is conferred upon those
candidates who successfully complete an approved program
of study consisting of a minimum of 33 semester hours of
graduate credit with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.

�The distribution of courses follows this general scheme:
Major concentration: 18 hours
Minor concentration: 6 hours
Historiography: 3 hours
Third concentration: 3 hours*
Electives: 3 hours**
The program offers two tracks, according to students’ career
goals:
1. Thesis track students must take one research seminar,
HIST-801 and HIST-802, and successfully defend their
thesis.
2. Non-thesis track students must take one research
seminar, preferably within their area of concentration,
and a comprehensive exam in their major field.
*All students must take at least three hours in each
concentration offered by the program (US, Europe, World).
**In history or a related discipline in the humanities or social
sciences. Students must obtain prior approval from their
campus program director to take a non-history elective. A
specific number of courses must be distributed between both
institutions.
All students are encouraged to attain proficiency in a foreign
language. There is no formal requirement for all students in the
program to demonstrate language proficiency at a certain level.
However, depending upon the program, a candidate may be
required by the advisor to demonstrate mastery of an
appropriate foreign language, indicated by the satisfactory use
of source material or literature in the relevant foreign language
in seminar or research work.

Concentration in African American Studies
Students who elect this option must meet all the normal
requirements by the master’s degree. In addition, they must
complete one of the two courses of study below and all courses
must meet the approval of the graduate program director.
Thesis Option:
• 6 hours in African American oriented history
• 3 approved hours in another discipline
• 6 hours in an African American oriented thesis
Non-Thesis Option:
• 9 hours in African American oriented history
• 3 approved hours in another discipline
• 3 hours in African American oriented independent study
or similar (i.e., research seminar)
Three hours of independent study on an African American topic
may be included as part of the nine hours of course work.

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GRADUATION R EQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500
COURSES
(Non-degree, MAT, and exceptional undergraduate students
may enroll in 500 level courses only, space permitting.)
HIST-502 Colonial America and the American Revolution to
1789
HIST-504 Civil War and Reconstruction
HIST-506 The U.S. in the Twentieth Century
HIST-521 The American South
HIST-522 South Carolina History
HIST-523 Afro-American History
HIST-532 Ancient Greece
HIST-533 Ancient Rome
HIST-535 Medieval Europe
HIST-537 Renaissance and Reformation
HIST-541 Enlightenment and French Revolution
HIST-542 Nineteenth-Century Europe
HIST-543 Twentieth-Century Europe
HIST-545 History of Modern Russia
HIST-551 Women in the Western World
HIST-562 Colonial Latin America
HIST-563 Modern Latin America
HIST-572 Precolonial Africa
HIST-573 Modern Africa
HIST-577 Modern Middle East
HIST-582 China to 1800
HIST-583 Modern China
HIST-586 Japan to 1800
HIST-587 Modern Japan
HIST-590 Special Topics in U.S. History
HIST-591 Special Topics in European History
HIST-592 Special Topics in Latin American Asian/African
History
HIST-593 Special Topics in Peace, War, and Diplomacy
HIST-610 Special Topics in U.S. History
HIST-620 Special Topics in Lowcountry Studies
HIST-630 Special Topics in Peace, War, and Diplomacy
HIST-640 Special Topics in European History
HIST-650 Special Topics in British History
HIST-670 Special Topics in Asian/African/ Latin American
HIST-691 Historiography
HIST-710 Research Seminar in U.S. History
HIST-720 Research Seminar in Lowcountry Studies
HIST-740 Research Seminar in European History
HIST-760 Research Seminar in Asian/ African/ Latin
American History
HIST-770 Independent Study in History
HIST-801-802 Master’s Thesis
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�Department of Psychology Graduate Programs
The Department of Psychology offers two graduate psychology
programs, one in Clinical Counseling (M.A. only) and the other
in School Psychology (Ed.S.). The two programs share 24 credit
hours. These courses reflect the Department’s recognition that
all branches of psychology revolve around a common
knowledge base with specializations being an extension beyond
that base.
The Department of Psychology espouses a philosophical
perspective of training and practice that stresses an empirical
and applied approach to addressing psychosocial problems of
clients. Most faculty members are engaged in clinical practice,
research efforts, or both. Faculty members’ activities are guided
by a scientist-practitioner model, which emphasizes a scholarly
approach to applications of psychology.
The Clinical Counseling program offers graduate education at
the master’s degree level for those interested in becoming
professional counselors in community agencies, including
college counseling centers, hospitals, mental health, and social
services agencies. The program is accredited by the State
Department of Education in South Carolina and the Masters in
Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC),
and it is a member of the Council of Applied Masters Programs
in Psychology (CAMPP). Students enrolled in the Clinical
Counseling program work to achieve a Master of Arts in
Psychology degree by completing a total of 57 credit hours. The
program includes 30 credit hours of core courses, 12 hours of
advanced courses, 3 credit hours in Alcohol and Substance
Abuse Counseling, 3 hours of electives, and 9 hours of field
work. Field work is completed in agencies throughout the tricounty area and involves a 150-hour practicum and 600- hour
internship. Students completing the Clinical Counseling
program meet the educational requirements for licensure as
Professional Counselors in South Carolina.

Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical
Counseling
Department of Psychology
843-953-5320
http://www.citadel.edu/root/psychology
Dr. Genelle Sawyer
genelle.sawyer@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of the Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical
Counseling program at The Citadel is to prepare students to
become scholarly practitioners of psychosocial counseling in
community agencies, including college counseling centers,
hospitals, mental health centers, and social services agencies.
The program emphasizes the application of theories of human
development, psychopathology, and behavior change to
psychosocial problems of a diverse population of individuals
and families seeking mental health services in the community.
The program’s model blends didactic and experiential training
to facilitate students’ ability to utilize an empirical approach to
assessment, goal development, intervention, and evaluation of
services for a wide range of individuals and families
experiencing a variety of psychosocial difficulties. It is the
expectation of the program that students will be trained to be
competent and ethical professional service providers who will
apply a scholarly perspective as well as compassion and caring
to their work.

Admission Requirements
Admission to the Clinical Counseling Program is based on
a competitive review of all application materials.
1.

The School Psychology program is built around the model of
the data-based problem-solver at the individual,
organizational, and systems levels in schools, with an
emphasis on the efficacy of outcomes for clients served. The
program involves 75-semester hours of credit, and it leads to
the Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree and certification as a
“School Psychologist II” in South Carolina and National
Certification as a School Psychologist. The School Psychology
program is fully accredited by the National Association of
School Psychologists (NASP). Students can apply for the
award of a Master of Arts in Psychology degree after
completing 39 semester hours from the School Psychology
Program of Studies and receiving the approval of the Director
of the School Psychology program and the Head of the
Department of Psychology. PSYC-599, Thesis, MUST be
completed as part of those 39 hours. It should be noted that
students are not eligible for certification as a school
psychologist at the Masters level (i.e., this is not a terminal
degree). Information regarding both of these programs can be
found on The Citadel’s Psychology Department website at
www.citadel.edu/psychology/graduate.html.

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2.

3.

4.
5.

Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee
Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree directly from each regionally accredited college
or university. Applicants are expected to have a grade
point average of 3.0 (or graduate grade point average of
3.0) and 12 credit hours in psychology. A score of 600
on the GRE Subject Examination in Psychology is
acceptable in lieu of the credit hour requirement.
Submission of official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or Millers Analogy Test (MAT) score. A
minimum score of 297 (minimum of 150 on the verbal
reasoning and 147 on the quantitative reasoning section)
is required for the GRE or a score of 410 or higher on
the MAT. Admission test must have been taken within
the last five years.
Submission of a completed Admissions Questionnaire
Submission of two letters of recommendation

�Students requesting a transfer from another Master’s program
must provide documentation of a GRE or MAT score (copies are
acceptable) in order to complete requirements for application to
the program.

Application Deadline
The Admissions Committee will consider complete
applications for the program on the following date:
Admission Term:

Materials Due:

Fall

March 1

Program Requirements
The Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical Counseling
curriculum provides instruction in the theory and practice of
counseling from a psychological perspective. The curriculum
consists of a total of 57 credit hours, including 30 credit hours
of core courses, 3 credit required course in Alcohol and
Substance Abuse Counseling, 12 hours of advanced courses, 3
hour elective, and 9 hours of fieldwork. Fieldwork is
completed in agencies throughout the tri-county area and
involves a 150-hour practicum and 600-hour internship.
Students who successfully complete this program (and take
Career Counseling as one of their elective courses) meet the
educational requirements for professional licensure as a
Professional Counselor in South Carolina. The program
addresses the development of counseling skills in a variety of
treatment modalities, including individual, family and group.
While some graduates have sought and gained admission to
doctoral programs, the program is designed as a terminal
masters degree program. The program is a member of the
Council of Applied Master’s Programs in Psychology
(CAMPP) and is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and
Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC). Students must
abide by the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of
Conduct of the American Psychological Association
throughout their enrollment.
The M.A. degree will be conferred on students who have
successfully completed the requirements of the program with a
minimum GPA of 3.0. All students must successfully complete
a comprehensive examination after completing their ten core
courses (see below) and must complete a written and oral
presentation of a case study for a panel of faculty members as
part of the internship requirement in order to complete the
program. Students must complete all course requirements within
a 5-year period from the date of initial enrollment. No more than
8 hours of graduate credit taken as a non-degree- seeking student
will be applied toward program requirements.

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Required Program for Clinical Counseling
Students
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500
CORE COURSES
PSYC-500 Human Growth and Development
PSYC-501 Principles of Cognitive and Behavioral Change
PSYC-507 General Psychopathology: Assessment and
Differential Diagnosis
PSYC-508 Counseling and Personality Theories
PSYC-514 Ethics and Mental Health Law
PSYC-523 Statistics and Research Design
PSYC-526 Clinical Counseling: Basic
PSYC-549 Foundations of Psychometrics
PSYC-553 Introduction to Family Dynamics
PSYC-561 Cultural Issues in Psychological Practice
REQUIRED COURSE
PSYC-540 Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling
Students completing the Clinical Counseling curriculum must
successfully complete a comprehensive examination to be
permitted to take the following Advanced Courses:
ADVANCED COURSES
PSYC-611 Clinical and Professional Issues in Counseling
PSYC-629 Practicum: Clinical Counseling
PSYC-643 Contemporary Psychological Assessment and
Psychotherapy
PSYC-644 Clinical Counseling: Advanced
PSYC-645 Clinical Counseling: Group
PSYC-651 Internship I
PSYC-652 Internship II
ELECTIVES
PSYC-557 Counseling &amp; Psychotherapy for Couples
PSYC-602 Social and Biological Basis of Child and
Adolescent Behavior
PSYC-603 Affective and Cognitive Interventions:
Child/Adolescent
PHED-511 Special Topics: Sports Psychology
EDUC-550 Career Counseling (Required for
Licensed Professional Counselor)

�Field Placement Requirements
Clinical Counseling students complete one 150-hour
practicum and one 600-hour internship providing clinical
services in a community agency subsequent to successful
completion of PSYC-643, PSYC-644, and PSYC-645. Field
placement opportunities are available in many agencies
within the tri-county area. Field placement sites may require
a background check prior to beginning training.
Students who have completed graduate work elsewhere but
who desire admission to one of the Clinical Counseling
practicum/internships for licensure or professional
development reasons must receive formal approval by the
Clinical Counseling Committee. Additionally, such students
will be required to take the following four courses at The
Citadel prior to admission to practicum:
PSYC-508
PSYC-643
PSYC-644
PSYC-645

Counseling and Personality Theories
Contemporary Psychological Assessment and
Psychotherapy
Clinical Counseling: Advanced
Clinical Counseling: Group

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.
The Citadel has adopted this policy because of its ethical
responsibilities to practicum agencies, the clients of the
agencies, and to the students. Without this background of
experience with students, The Citadel is not in a viable position
to attest to the student’s readiness for the practicum/internship
placement.

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�Specialist in Education in School
Psychology
Department of Psychology
843-953-5320
http://www.citadel.edu/root/psychology
Dr. Timothy A. Hanchon
tim.hanchon@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of the Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) program in
School Psychology is to prepare students to become scientistpractitioners. This model sees the school psychologist as a
data-based problem solver at the individual, group, and systems
levels. The concept includes the interaction of the student in
the classroom, the school system, the family, and the
community. The Ed.S. degree emphasizes application of
psychological principles, knowledge, and skills in relating to
the process and problems of education. The program is
approved by the South Carolina Department of Education, and
graduates are eligible for certification at the School
Psychologist II level in South Carolina. The program is also
approved by the National Association of School Psychologists
(NASP, 2003).

Admission Requirements
Admission to the School Psychology Program is based on a
competitive review of application materials.
1.
2.

3.

4.
5.

Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university. Minimum requirements for consideration
include an overall undergraduate grade point average of
3.0 (or graduate grade point average of 3.0)
Submission of official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score. Minimum
score of at least 297 (minimum of 150 on the verbal
reasoning and 147 on the quantitative reasoning section) is
required on the GRE and a score of at least 410 on The
Miller Analogies Test (MAT). Admission test must have
been taken within the last five years.
Submission of a completed Admissions Questionnaire.
Submission of two letters of recommendation.

Application Deadline
The Admissions Committee will consider complete
applications for the program on the following date:
Admission Term:

Materials Due:

Fall

March 1

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Program Requirements
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500
The Ed.S. degree in School Psychology consists of 75
semester hours with 4 interacting components.
CORE COURSES
focusing on psychological foundations with emphasis on the
role, functions, and scope of the profession of school
psychology (27 hours).
PSYC-500
PSYC-501
PSYC-507
PSYC-508
PSYC-512
PSYC-523
PSYC-525
PSYC-549
PSYC-561

Human Growth and Development
Principles of Behavior and Cognitive Change
General Psychopathology: Assessment &amp;
Differential Diagnosis
Counseling and Personality Theories
Ethics, Roles, &amp; Law
Statistics &amp; Research Design
Basic Counseling Techniques
Foundations of Psychometrics
Cultural Issues in Psychological Practice

ADVANCED COURSES
knowledge and skills courses which emphasize the knowledge
and skills more specific to educational settings (33 hours)
PSYC-502
PSYC-503
PSYC-504
PSYC-505
PSYC-602
PSYC-605
PSYC-606
PSYC-607
PSYC-608
PSYC-612
PSYC-620

Psychological &amp; Educational Exceptionalities:
Child/Adolescent
Objective Assessment
Special Techniques in Assessment
Personality, Social, &amp; Emotional Assessment
Social &amp; Biological Basis of Child
and Adolescent Behavior
Systems Theory &amp; Consultation:
Prevention and Intervention*
Educational Interventions*
Behavioral and Emotional Interventions*
Advanced Counseling Techniques for
School Psychologists
Reading Assessment and Interventions
Contemporary Issues in School Psychology

*Course taught in conjunction with Practicum in Consultation.
Students are required to complete a consultation project in the
public schools.
DATA-BASED PROBLEM SOLVING
courses critical to functioning as a data-based problem-solver
which provide supervised, hands-on training in assessment
and intervention skills within school settings (12 hours)

�Prerequisite: Students cannot begin this block of courses until
they have officially been admitted into the School Psychology
Program and completed all prerequisites.
PSYC-615 Practicum in School Psychology I
PSYC-616 Practicum in School Psychology II
PSYC-617 Consultation &amp; Intervention Practicum I
PSYC-618 Consultation &amp; Intervention Practicum II
PSYC-621 Internship in School Psychology I
PSYC-622 Internship in School Psychology II
*NOTE: PSYC 615/617 &amp; 616/618 are co-requisites
SCIENTIST PRACTITIONER
experience as a scientist practitioner in gathering and
analyzing data (3 hours)
PSYC-599 Thesis (must be completed prior to award of the
M.A.)
Students in the School Psychology program who successfully
complete the 75 semester hours and other Program
requirements (see School Psychology Program Handbook) are
awarded the Ed.S. degree. Students must complete all course
requirements within a 4-year period from the date of initial
enrollment. Internship requirements must be completed within
2 years of the completion of course work or 6 years from date
of initial enrollment. Students may apply for a Master of Arts
in Psychology degree after completion of 39 semester hours
from the School Psychology Program of Studies, 3 of which
must be the thesis.
No more than 8 hours of graduate credit taken as non-degreeseeking student will be applied toward program requirements.
Field-Based Placement Requirements
School Psychology students must complete all course work
before placement in an internship setting (including thesis).
Students will be required to spend a minimum of 1200 clock
hours in a supervised internship and complete these hours
within 2 years.
To meet South Carolina requirements, students who plan to
complete an internship must apply through the South Carolina
Department of Education (SCDOE) for an internship certificate.
Further, to meet these requirements, internship candidates must
submit an Application for Internship, Teacher Certification
Application, SCDOE required fees, a copy of their social
security card, and fingerprints for FBI/SLED background check
to the Internship Coordinator of School Psychology for
submission to the South Carolina Office of Educator
Certification.
Other field-based experiences may require a criminal
background check prior to field placement.

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Program Sequence
PSYC-503, 504, 505, and 615/616 must be taken in prescribed
sequence, with each course building on the preceding one
incrementally. The intervention courses (PSYC-605, 606, 607,
608, 612, and 617/618) must be taken concurrently with PSYC615/616 (Practicum in School Psychology I/II) to allow for
further practical experience with intervention skills within the
schools. Please note that ALL full-time school psychology
students must be enrolled in PSYC 503 during their first Fall
semester in order to avoid an extension of their course work by
one year.
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

Attendance Policy
The Catalog of The Citadel Graduate College delineates a general
policy regarding class attendance. Students are expected to be
familiar with this general attendance policy. Unless stated
differently in course syllabi, this general policy is in effect and
course instructors can fail a student who misses more than 20%
of classes.
The graduate program in School Psychology is, by its nature, an
applied practitioner program leading to anticipated passing
scores on the PRAXIS II and certification as a practicing School
Psychologist in South Carolina. A number of the courses are
designed to facilitate the acquisition of hands-on experiences
with various diagnostic, evaluation, and intervention techniques
where skill acquisition is based on instructor demonstrations
and modeling, guided individual and group practice and
participation by the student, role playing, and group activities,
such as simulations, that build the necessary foundations for the
acquisition of the basic skills necessary to the practice of the
profession of School Psychology. In these courses, a strict
absence policy has been adopted to ensure that learning
experiences are not compromised. Specifically, those courses
that fall under this absence policy are as follows: PSYC-503,
PSYC-504, PSYC- 505, PSYC-512, PSYC 612, PSYC615/616, PSYC-617/618, PSYC-605, PSYC-606, PSYC-607,
PSYC-608, PSYC-621, and PSYC-622. Students enrolled in
these classes are advised to consult their syllabus and instructor
for more specific details.

�Master of Arts in Social Science
Department of Political Science
843-953-5069
http://www.citadel.edu/root/mass
Dr. Terry Mays
terry.mays@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The degree is designed to allow students to advance their
knowledge of the social sciences through an interdisciplinary
study of political science, criminal justice, sociology,
anthropology, psychology, leadership, and related disciplines.
This program offers students the opportunity to acquire a broad
interdisciplinary background in the social sciences and includes
a familiarization with the perspectives, processes, and methods
used in the study of social phenomena. Designed for students
and professionals from all walks of life, the program allows one
to tailor the emphasis of the course of study to fit a variety of
individual and career interests.

Admission Requirements
1.
2.

Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

Program Requirements
The Master of Arts in Social Science (MASS) is a 36 credit
hour program consisting of the following requirements:
REQUIRED CORE (6 hours)
PSCI-500/ CRMJ-500 Seminar in Social Science *
PSCI-501/ CRMJ-501 Research Methods in Social Science *
*NOTE: these 6 hours must be included in the first 12 hours
taken in the program.
CLUSTER A: FOUNDATION COURSES (15 hours)
Students should select five courses from any political science,
criminal justice, sociology, or anthropology courses the School
of Humanities and Social Science offers.
CLUSTER B: ELECTIVE COURSES (15 hours)
Students should select five courses from those listed in this
cluster, three of which must be Psychology graduate courses (9
hours). Options for the other two electives are listed below.

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CLUSTER A COURSES
PSCI-500/CRMJ-500 Seminar in Social Science
PSCI-501/CRMJ-501 Research Methods in Social Science
PSCI-502 The American Federal System
PSCI-503 The Politics of American Democracy: Political
Behavior, Interest Groups, and Political Parties
PSCI-506 Legislative Process
PSCI-507 American Presidency
PSCI-509 Urban Politics
PSCI-510 Topics in Political Science
PSCI-521 Advanced Placement: American Government
PSCI-555 Topics in Political Science Leadership Application
PSCI-561 Law and Legal Process
PSCI-562 East Asian Affairs
PSCI-563 South Asian Affairs
PSCI-564 U.S. Foreign Relations
PSCI-565 International Politics
PSCI-566 International Political Economy
PSCI-567 Global Democracy
PSCI-568 International and Domestic Terrorism
PSCI-569/CRMJ-569 National Security Policy
PSCI-570 The Civil Rights Movement
PSCI-571 Comparative Politics
PSCI-572 International Organization
PSCI-573 International Political Theory
PSCI-574 Global Issues
PSCI-575 US Foreign Policy Leadership
PSCI-576 International Law
PSCI-577 Conflict Studies
PSCI-662 Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties
CRMJ-510 Topics in Criminal Justice
CRMJ-515/PSCI-515 Topics in Homeland Security
CRMJ-555/PSCI-555 Leadership Application Course in
Criminal Justice
CRMJ-560 Homeland Security and Criminal Justice
Administration
CRMJ-561 Drugs and Crime
CRMJ-562 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
CRMJ-563 Criminal Evidence
CRMJ-564 Juvenile Justice
CRMJ-565 Corrections
CRMJ-567 Homeland Security
CRMJ-568/PSCI 568 International and Domestic Terrorism
CRMJ-572 Ethics and Integrity in Homeland Security
CRMJ-581 Intelligence Research and Analysis
CRMJ-582 Intelligence Theory Application
CRMJ-583 Transnational Organized Crime
CRMJ-585 Topics in Intelligence
SOCI-501 Social Determinants of Modern Life
ANTH-501 Physical and Cultural Adaptations
ANTH 505 Special Topics in Anthropology

�CLUSTER B COURSES
PSYC-500 Human Growth and Development
*PSYC-501 Principles of Cognitive &amp; Behavioral Change
*PSYC-507 General Psychopathology
*PSYC-508 Counseling and Personality Theories
PSYC-553 Introduction to Family Dynamics
*PSYC-555 Special Topics in Psychology
*PSYC-561 Cultural Issues in Psychological Practice
PSYC-570 Social and Cognitive Foundations of Interpersonal
Behavior
*With Instructor Permission Only
BADM-704 Foundations of Economics
BADM-713 Communication for Leadership
EDUC-500 Foundations of American Education
EDUC-561 Counseling Diverse Populations
EDUC-600 Professional Negotiations
ENGL-512 Southern Literature
ENGL-516 Continental Literature
ENGL-520 Survey of World Literature I
ENGL-521 Survey of World Literature II
ENGL-530 Special Topics in the Humanities
ENGL-535 African-American Literature
ENGL-558 Technical and Professional Writing
ENGL-570 Topics in African-American Literary Genres
ENGL-571 Topics in African-American Literary Periods
ENGL-572 Topics in Major African-American Writers
ENGL-573 Special Topics in African-American Literature
GEOG-511 World Geography
Any 500 level History course EXCEPT:
HIST-560
History of Non-Western World (MAT only)
HIST-594
Historiography for Social Science Teachers
(MAT only)
HESS-502 Drug and Substance Abuse
HESS-503 Human Sexuality
HESS-504 Public Health
Total: Thirty six (36) hours
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

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MASS with Simultaneous Graduate Certificates
in Leadership and/or Homeland Security
Students accepted for the MASS degree program may
simultaneously enroll in the Graduate Certificate in Leadership
and/or the Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security programs.
Each certificate involves a separate application and acceptance.
Students dual enrolled in the MASS degree and Graduate
Certificate in Leadership may apply the five required courses for
the certificate as the Cluster B of the MASS degree. Students
dual enrolled in the MASS degree and Graduate Certificate in
Homeland Security may apply the five required courses for the
certificate as the Cluster A of the MASS degree. Students dual
enrolled in the MASS degree and Graduate Certificate in
Homeland Security and Graduate Certificate in Leadership may
apply the five required courses for the former certificate as the
Cluster A of the MASS degree and the five required courses for
the latter certificate as the Cluster B.
If a student is dual enrolled for the MASS degree and a Graduate
level certificate and then opts to drop out of the certificate
program, the Cluster requirement(s) revert to that of stand-alone
MASS degree program. See Graduate Certificate in Leadership
and Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security for details.

�Master of Arts in Intelligence and
Security Studies

3.

Department of Criminal Justice
843-953-0319
http://www.citadel.edu/root/criminaljustice-ihsecurity-programs/criminaljusticegraduate/master-of-arts-intelligence-andsecurity

4.

Dr. Carl Jensen, cjensen1@citadel.edu
The Master's degree program in Intelligence and Security
Studies (ISS) prepares students to enhance national security
through intelligence and homeland security leadership. Best
practices for intelligence and national security combined with
current theory, research and experience give students the
background necessary to cultivate critical thinking. By
introducing applicable management principles and policy
analysis, the program fosters the leadership skills to successfully
address security and intelligence challenges facing the United
States.
Unlike traditional graduate programs that take a theoretical and
conceptual track in preparing students for further academic
research, The Citadel's ISS program combines theory and
practice to provide the real-world skills necessary to enter and
advance in the public and private intelligence arenas.
This program is entirely online to provide maximum flexibility
for students, and at the same time allow the ISS program to
attract instruction from intelligence professionals located around
the world.
By combining current theory, research, and experience, the
program offers an intellectually rigorous course load that
emphasizes key skills related to analytical writing and research,
critical thinking, and general international and domestic subject
matter expertise. In addition, the master's program offers a
cybersecurity concentration option that results in a certificate
offered jointly by the Department of Mathematics and Computer
Science and the Department of Computer Science at the College
of Charleston.

5.

Submission of a writing sample that demonstrates strong
critical thinking and communication skills. Typically this can
be met by submitting a research paper prepared for an
advanced undergraduate or graduate course.
Submission of official scores from a valid (within five years)
Millers Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record
Examination (GRE). This requirement may be waived for
students who are non-residents of the United States or who
already hold a graduate degree.
Students who wish to enroll in the cybersecurity
concentration must meet additional admissions requirements
as established by the Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500
• Intelligence and Security Studies Student Portfolio

Program Requirements
Required Core Courses (12 credit hours):
CRMJ-501/PSCI-501– Research Methods in Social Science*
CRMJ-568/PSCI-568– International and Domestic Terrorism
CRMJ-570 – Homeland Security
CRMJ-580 – Introduction to Intelligence
*NOTE: This course must be included in the first 15 credits
hours taken in the program.
Degree Electives (24 credit hours OR 12 credit hours for
Cybersecurity Concentration Students):
BADM-722 – Leadership in Organizations
CRMJ-510 – Topics in Criminal Justice
CRMJ-515/PSCI-515 – Topics in Homeland Security
CRMJ-555/PSCI-555 – Leadership Application Course in
Criminal Justice
CRMJ-560 – Homeland Security and Criminal Justice
Administration
CRMJ-562 – Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
CRMJ-569 – National Security Policy
CRMJ-572 – Ethics and Integrity in Homeland Security
CRMJ-581/INTL-581 – Intelligence Research and Analysis
CRMJ-582 – Intelligence Theory Application
CRMJ-583 – Transnational Organized Crime
CRMJ-585 – Topics in Intelligence
CRMJ-600 – Homeland Security Internship
INTL-600 – Intelligence Internship

Admission Requirements
1.
2.

Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
Submission of official transcripts from all previously
attended colleges and universities. Students must be able to
demonstrate an earned undergraduate degree from a
regionally accredited institution with a competitive grade
point average.

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Cybersecurity Concentration Computer Science Courses
(12 credit hours)
CSCI-614 – Advanced Operating Systems
CSCI-631 – Privacy and Security Issues
CSCI-632 – Data Communications and Network
CSCI-641 – Advanced Cybersecurity
Total Required Courses: 36 credit hours
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�Master of Arts in International Politics and
Military Affairs

•
•

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
Darkness to Light Training
The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

Department of Political Science, 843-953-5069
Dr. Terry Mays, terry.mays@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The Master of Arts in International Politics and Military Affairs
at The Citadel is designed to meet the needs of the US military
and federal governmental agencies as well as international
governmental
and
non-governmental
organizations,
multinational business enterprises, and others interested in
gaining greater knowledge about the field of international
politics.
This program is designed to prepare international affairs
professionals who wish to gain a broad understanding of the
increasingly complex political, economic, and social issues that
transcend national boundaries. It offers students an opportunity
to expand their knowledge of the theoretical and policy issues
affected by international politics and culture, the ideas and
values that influence the behavior of state and non-state actors,
and the leadership principles needed to wrestle with everyday
political and organizational life. It is designed to help students
hone the critical thinking, analytical, leadership, and
communication skills needed to successfully foster
transnational relationships in an increasingly globalized
environment.
Unlike ‘traditional’ graduate programs that tend to take a highly
theoretical and conceptual track in preparing students for further
academic research, The Citadel’s master’s program would take
a ‘nuts-and-bolts’ approach to develop international affairs
professionals with the practical skills needed to pursue careers
as military officers, policy analysts, foreign service officers,
international civil servants, and business leaders as well as
positions related to economic development, nation building, and
humanitarian affairs.

Admission Requirements - Effective Spring 2017
1. Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2. Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university.
3. Provide a written statement of purpose setting forth your
intentions, goals, and preparation for graduate study in our
department.
4. All applicants must successfully complete either the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT).
5. Provide at least two academic letters of recommendation
that address the student’s ability to undertake coursework at
the graduate level.
6. All non-native English speakers must complete the TOEFL
exam.

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Program Requirements
1.

Required Core (2 classes, 3 hours each)

PSCI-500 Seminar in Social Science
PSCI-501 Research Methods in Social Science
*NOTE: these 6 hours must be included in the first 12 hours
taken in the program.
2.

Electives (10 classes, 3 hours each)

CRMJ-581 / INTL-581 Intelligence Research and Analysis

PSCI 510 Special Topics in Political Science *
PSCI 562 East Asian Affairs
PSCI 563 South Asian Affairs
PSCI 564 US Foreign Policy
PSCI 565 International Politics
PSCI 566 International Political Economy
PSCI 567 Global Democracy
PSCI 568 International and Domestic Terrorism
PSCI 569 / CRMJ 569 National Security Policy
PSCI 571 Comparative Politics
PSCI 572 International Organization
PSCI 573 International Political Theory
PSCI 574 Global Issues
PSCI 575 US Foreign Policy Leadership
PSCI 576 International Law
PSCI 577 Conflict Studies
*Must be pre-approved by the degree program director
Total: Thirty-six (36) hours
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�DEPARTMENT OF
LEADERSHIP STUDIES

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MASTER OF SCIENCE
 LEADERSHIP

�Master of Science in Leadership
Department of Leadership Studies
843-953-7598
http://www.citadel.edu/root/ms-leadership
Dr. Benjamin Dean, Department Head
bdean@citadel.edu
Dr. Jaye Goosby Smith, Program Director
jsmith53@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of The Citadel’s Master of Science in Leadership
program is to enhance the ability of students from any
academic background and level of professional experience to
perform effectively as principled leaders in their present or
future leadership roles. The program utilizes a holistic
approach achieved through interdisciplinary and integrated
courses to engage students in comprehensive learning about
leadership in applied contexts. Designed for those seeking
initial leadership positions or career progression in one’s
current employment, the curriculum allows students to tailor
the focus of their study toward individual and career interests.

Admission Requirements
1.
2.

3.

Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university.
Submission of official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score. The
minimum for the GRE is a verbal and quantitative
combination of 290. The minimum for the MAT is a score
of 396.* Admission test must have been taken within the
last five years.

*Students who fail to meet the minimum score requirement
may be provisionally accepted into the M.S. degree program
provided all other admission requirements have been met.
Students who score between 283-289 on the GRE or 380-395
on the MAT may apply for provisional status. Upon
completion of the first eight hours of degree coursework, with
a minimum GPA of 3.50, the student is considered fully
admitted. Admission tests must be current within five (5)
years of application and official score sent directly to the
CGC office at the request of the student.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

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Required Program
The Master of Science in Leadership is a 36 credit-hour
program consisting of the following requirements:
1. Research Methods (6 hours)
PSCI-500 Seminar in Social Science
PSCI-501 Research Methods in Social Science
or
EDUC-512 Data Collection and Analysis
2. Human Behavior (6 hours)
PSYC-500 Human Growth and Development
PSYC-570 Social and Cognitive Foundations of Interpersonal
Behavior
3. Leadership (24 hours)
LDRS-710 Ethics, Values and Principled Leadership
LDRS-711 Leading Change: Organization Development and
Transformation
LDRS-712 Leading Teams: Coaching, Culture, Diversity, and
Globalization
LDRS-714 Strategic Leadership, Vision, Mission and
Contemporary Issues
LDRS-715 Leadership Capstone Project
LDRS-723 OR BADM713 Communication for Leadership
LDRS 722/BADM-722 Leadership in Organizations:
Principles and Practices
LDRS-766/BADM-766 Human Resource Development
4. Electives (optional; 3 hours)
LDRS-716 Independent Study in Leadership

Total: Thirty-six (36) hours
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.
Students accepted into the Master of Science in Leadership
program will be automatically enrolled into the Graduate
Certificate in Leadership.

�SCHOOL OF SCIENCE
&amp; MATHEMATICS

MASTER OF ARTS
 BIOLOGY
 ACCELERATED MA IN BIOLOGY
 SPORT MANAGEMENT
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION
 MATHEMATICS
MASTER OF SCIENCE
 COMPUTER SCIENCE
 HEALTH, EXERCISE, &amp; SPORT
SCIENCE

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�Master of Arts in Biology
Department of Biology
843-953-5203
http://www.citadel.edu/root/biology
Dr. Paul Nolan, 843-953-7076
paul.nolan@citadel.edu

physics. Students admitted to the program are not required to
have an undergraduate major in biology, however it is
assumed that students have had at least eight hours in college
level biology courses. Prospective students who do not have
the recommended eight hours in undergraduate biology must
confer with the department head or graduate advisor prior to
beginning the program. All students must meet with the
graduate advisor prior to beginning their course of study.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

Mission Statement
The Master of Arts in Biology degree is designed to advance the
knowledge of students in a variety of biological disciplines. The
purpose of this degree is to offer certified secondary school
teachers, business people and other professionals the
opportunity to advance their knowledge in the rapidly
expanding discipline of biology. For teachers, the degree
enhances their ability to teach a variety of courses within the
discipline. For other professionals, the program allows
individuals to construct a program for professional advancement
in their field.

Admission Requirements
1.
2.

3.

Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university.
Submission of official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score.
Minimum acceptable score for the GRE is a verbal and
quantitative combination of 290. The minimum for the
MAT is a raw score of 396.* Admission test must have
been taken within the last five years.

*Students who score between 283 and 289 on the GRE or
between 380 and 395 on the MAT may be provisionally
accepted into the MA degree program provided all other
admission requirements have been met. A student with
provisional status who completes the first eight hours of degree
coursework with a 3.50 GPA will be classified as regular-degree
seeking status. Students who score 282 or below on the GRE
or 379 or below on the MAT will not be admitted.

Program Requirements
The Master of Arts in Biology program requires a minimum
of eight graduate level courses totaling at least 32 credit
hours. At least 20 credit hours must be in biology courses
chosen from the list below. With the approval of the graduate
advisor, students in the M.A. in Biology program may apply
up to 12 credit hours in allied areas toward their graduation
requirements. These allied areas may include, but are not
limited to, education, chemistry, geology, psychology, and

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Courses
BIOL-502—Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIOL-505—Biometry
BIOL-506—Ecology
BIOL-508—Genetics
BIOL-509—Marine Biology
BIOL-510—Vertebrate Natural History
BIOL-512—Descriptive Histology
BIOL-518—Ornithology
BIOL-519—Economic Botany
BIOL-526—Freshwater Biology
BIOL-532—Developmental Biology
BIOL-601—Evolution of Animals
BIOL-602—Morphological Survey of the Plant Kingdom
BIOL-603—General Physiology
BIOL-604—Marine Invertebrates
BIOL-605—Laboratory Methods in Biology
BIOL-606—Field Methods in Biology
BIOL-607—Microbiology
BIOL-609—Seminar in Environmental Studies
BIOL-610—Special Topics in Biology
BIOL-611—Graduate Research
BIOL-612—Cell and Molecular Biology
BIOL-621—Aquatic Toxicology
BIOL-624—Molecular Genetics and Recombinant DNA:
BIOL-625—Tropical Rainforest and Reef Ecology
BIOL-631—Environmental Physiology
Total Credit Hours: 32
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�Accelerated Master of Arts in Biology
Department of Biology
843-953-5203
http://www.citadel.edu/root/biology
Dr. Paul Nolan, 843-953-7076
paul.nolan@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The Accelerated Master of Arts in Biology program is designed
to provide Citadel undergraduate students an accelerated route
to obtain a Master’s degree in Biology. The purpose of this
program is to offer advanced undergraduate students the
opportunity to begin taking graduate-level courses during their
senior year, and have those courses be applied toward an M.A.
in Biology degree.
After earning a Bachelor’s degree, students in this program will
continue their graduate course work until completing the
requirements for the M.A. in Biology program. It is expected
that students in this program would complete the requirements
for both the Bachelor’s degree and the Master’s degree in a total
of 5 years. Undergraduates in this program will acquire a broader
and deeper education in modern biology through additional
advanced coursework. An advanced degree in Biology can
provide employment opportunities that the Bachelor’s degree
alone cannot provide. This program will also provide students
looking to strengthen their application credentials to professional
schools, including medical and dental schools, an opportunity to
pursue an advanced degree in an accelerated time frame.

Admission Requirements
The program is available to Citadel undergraduate students
majoring in any discipline as long as they have successfully
completed a minimum of 8 credit hours in biology coursework.
Students interested in this program should apply during their
junior or senior year. However, students are encouraged to apply
by the end of their junior year to help ensure that they have the
full subsequent year, including the summer, to begin taking
courses for graduate credit. This program is not available to
undergraduates enrolled at other institutions, or who those have
completed a Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree at another
institution.
1.

2.

3.

Complete and return an online application form along
with the non-refundable application fee to The Citadel
Graduate College.
Undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher in either the B.S. in
Biology or B.S. in Biology, Secondary Education degree
programs at The Citadel.
Senior (1A) classification

Program Requirements
Program requirements for the Accelerated Master of Arts in
Biology are identical to that of the Master of Arts in Biology
program. A student enrolled in the Accelerated Master’s
Program can register for up to 2 graduate level courses during
the Summer and 1 graduate level course during each of the Fall
and Spring semesters. Undergraduate students enrolled in
graduate classes will be held to The Citadel Graduate College
policies in those classes, including Academic Standards,
Grades, and Attendance. Cadets in graduate classes will
continue to be subject to the honor system as prescribed by
“The Honor Manual of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets.”
Following successful completion of the requirements for the
Bachelor’s degree, students would be classified as graduate
students by The Citadel Graduate College and follow all of their
policies and procedures.
At the discretion of the graduate program director and the
student’s undergraduate major Dean/Department Head, the
student may have up to 2 courses, or 8 credit hours, waived
from their undergraduate major degree requirements for
completing graduate level courses with a grade of B or higher.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

Courses
BIOL-502—Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIOL-505—Biometry
BIOL-506—Ecology
BIOL-508—Genetics
BIOL-509—Marine Biology
BIOL-510—Vertebrate Natural History
BIOL-512—Descriptive Histology
BIOL-518—Ornithology
BIOL-519—Economic Botany
BIOL-526—Freshwater Biology
BIOL-532—Developmental Biology
BIOL-601—Evolution of Animals
BIOL-602—Morphological Survey of the Plant Kingdom
BIOL-603—General Physiology
BIOL-604—Marine Invertebrates
BIOL-605—Laboratory Methods in Biology
BIOL-606—Field Methods in Biology
BIOL-607—Microbiology
BIOL-609—Seminar in Environmental Studies
BIOL-610—Special Topics in Biology
BIOL-611—Graduate Research
BIOL-612—Cell and Molecular Biology
BIOL-621—Aquatic Toxicology
BIOL-624—Molecular Genetics and Recombinant DNA:
BIOL-625—Tropical Rainforest and Reef Ecology
BIOL-631—Environmental Physiology
Total Credit Hours: 32
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

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�Master of Arts in Education in
Mathematics
Department of Mathematics and Computer
Science http://www.citadel.edu/root/mathcsprograms/mae-math
Dr. Mei Chen, Department Head
843-953-7882, chenm@citadel.edu
Dr. Richard Robinson, Program Director
843-953-9676, rrobins4@citadel.edu

Head. The department recommendation will be forwarded to the
Dean of Science and Mathematics for final action.
**Students who score between 283-289 on the GRE or 380-395 on
the MAT may apply for provisional status. Under provisional status,
students may enroll for only one semester of 6 hours. If the student
maintains a 3.50 GPA under provisional status, they will be
considered for degree seeking status the following semester.
Students who score 379 or below on the MAT or 282 or below on
the GRE will not be admitted. Admission test must be current
within five (5) years of application.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

Degree Requirements
Graduate courses in Mathematics are also offered in support of
other degree programs, primarily the Master of Arts in Teaching
(MAT) with a concentration in the field of Mathematics.

Mission
The purpose of the M.A.E. in Mathematics is to enhance the
mathematical knowledge and teaching techniques of middle and
secondary mathematics teachers. The program is intended for
individuals who currently hold a teaching certificate, but a
certificate is not required. Courses associated with this program do
not re- quire that the participant have an undergraduate major in
mathematics. However, the mathematics background and maturity
must include at least twelve hours of mathematics at the
undergraduate level, with at least 8 semester credit hours in calculus.
Participants whose preparation may not be adequate should confer
with the department head or the program director.

Admission Requirements
1.
2.

3.
4.

5.

Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee
Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree
and all other undergraduate or graduate work directly from
each regionally accredited college or university
Applicants are expected to have a cumulative undergraduate
GPA of 2.5 or higher.*
Submission of official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the
Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score. The minimum combined
score for the GRE on the verbal and quantitative sections of
the general test is 290. The minimum score for the MAT is
a raw score of 396.** Admission test must have been taken
within the last five years.
Completion of a minimum of 12 hours of undergraduate
mathematics that includes at least 8 semester credit hours in
calculus

*Applicants with less than a 2.5 GPA may appeal to the Department
of Mathematics and Computer Science, and their application will be
reviewed by the Program Director and the Department

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The minimum number of hours required is 33 semester hours, of
which at least 21 must be mathematics courses and 9 must be
education courses. The other three hours can be either
mathematics or education.
Required Mathematics Courses:
MATH-518 Technology in Mathematics Classrooms (3)
or
MATH-815 Mathematical Technology Resources for
STEM Education
MATH-542 Probability and Statistics (3)
MATH-553 Calculus from an Advanced Standpoint (3)
Electives Four or five courses* (12-15 semester hours)
CSCI-563 OR CSCI-663 may be counted.
Required Education Courses
(one course from each of the following areas):
a. Humanistic Orientation (one course) (3)
EDUC-500 Foundations of American Education
EDUC-522 Critical Education Issues in Multicultural Society
b. Behavioral Science Foundation (one course) (3)
EDUC-536 Educational Psychology
c. Research (3)
EDUC-512 Data Collection and Analysis

Total Credit Hours: 33
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�Master of Science in Computer Science
Department of Mathematics and Computer
Science http://www.citadel.edu/root/mathcsprograms/ms- computer-science
Dr. Mei Chen, Department Head
843-953-5048, mei.chen@citadel.edu
Dr. Shankar Banik, Program Director
843-953-5039, shankar.banik@citadel.edu
Mission
The Master of Science in Computer Science is designed to offer
professionals an opportunity to attain an advanced degree in the
computer science field while upgrading their skills and knowledge.
The computer science program is a joint program with the College
of Charleston.

Admission Requirements
1.
2.

3.
4.

5.

6.

Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree and all other undergraduate or graduate work
directly from each regionally accredited college and
university.
Applicants are expected to have an undergraduate grade
point average of at least 3.0.
Submission of official Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) score. Minimum combined score of 300 on the
verbal and quantitative sections of the general test
(minimum of 1000 under the old grading system) and a
minimum score of 4.0 on the writing assessment is
required. Admission test must have been taken within
the last five years.
Approval from the Program Director or Department
Head before registering for any graduate Computer
Science (CSCI) courses.
Competency, demonstrated through coursework,
approved work experience, or a program administrated
competency exam, in the areas of basic Computer
Architecture, Object-oriented Programming, Discrete
Mathematics, and Data Structures.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Computer Science degree is conferred
upon those candidates who successfully complete an approved
program of study consisting of a minimum of 33 semester hours
of graduate credit (of which no more than nine may be transfer
credit) with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. All degree candidates
must:

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1. Complete the following four core courses for a total of 12 hours.
CSCI-601 Data Modeling and Database Design
CSCI-602 Foundations of Software Engineering
CSCI-603 Object-Oriented Design Patterns
CSCI-604 Distributed Computer Systems Architecture
2. Declare an area of specialization from among Computer
Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Software
Engineering, and complete four courses in that area (12 credit
hours).
•
Degree candidates in the Computer Science specialization
must complete four courses from the courses numbered
612, 614, 616, 618, 638, 674, or 690 when approved by the
department head or program director. Three of the four
courses must be from the courses numbered 612, 614, 616,
or 618.
CSCI-612 Advanced Computer Organization
CSCI-614 Advanced Operating Systems
CSCI-616 Automata
CSCI-618 Programming Languages
CSCI-638 Advanced Topics in Database Systems
CSCI-674 Introduction to Computer Graphics
•
Degree candidates in the Cybersecurity specialization must
complete the following four courses: 614, 631, 632, and 641.
CSCI-614 Advance Operating Systems
CSCI-631 Principles of Computer Security
CSCI-632 Data Communications and Networking
CSCI-641 Advanced Cybersecurity
•
Degree candidates in the Information Systems
specialization must complete four courses from the courses
numbered 631, 632, 634, 636, 638, 659, 672, or 690 when
approved by the department head or program director. Two
of the courses must be 631 and 632.
CSCI-631 Principles of Computer Security
CSCI-632 Data Communications and Networking
CSCI-634 Project Change and Management
CSCI-636 Information Technology Policy, Strategy, and
Governance
CSCI-638 Advanced Topics in Database Systems
CSCI-659 Service-Oriented Computing
CSCI-672 Human-Computer Interaction
•
Degree candidates in the Software Engineering
specialization must complete four courses from the courses
numbered 634, 654, 656, 657, 658, 659, 672, or 690 when
approved by the department head or program director. One
of these courses must be 656 and another of the courses
must be chosen from 654 and 658.
CSCI-634 Project Change and Management
CSCI-654 Software Requirements Analysis and
Specifications
CSCI-656 Software Systems Design and Implementation
CSCI-657 Embedded Systems Design
CSCI-658 Software Testing and Maintenance
CSCI-659 Service-Oriented Computing
CSCI-672 Human-Computer Interaction
3. Complete one of the following three options (9 hours).
•
CSCI-699 Research thesis (6 hours) plus one elective.
•
CSCI-698 Project Thesis (3 hours) plus two electives.
•
Three electives (9 hours).
ENGR 650, Overview of Technical Project Management, may be
substituted for CSCI 634 in satisfying degree requirements for the
M.S. in Computer Science.

�Department of Health, Exercise,
&amp; Sport Science
Mission Statement
The goals of the M.S. in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science and
M.A. in Sport Management are to provide an exemplary educational
environment and experiences leading to advanced skills, knowledge,
and attitudes within domains of human movement; healthful
living; individual growth and development; and management and
administration of sport, exercise, and recreation programs.

Master of Science in Health, Exercise &amp;
Sport Science
Department of Health, Exercise &amp; Sport Science
http://www.citadel.edu/root/hess-programs/
graduate/master-of-science-health-exercise-sportscience
Dr. Dena P. Garner, Program Director
843-953-6323, garnerd1@citadel.edu
Admission Requirements
1.

These programs provide scholarly approaches to the study of
professions in health science, exercise science, sport science, human
performance, sport administration, sport marketing, and promotions
of sport and related organizations. These advanced degree programs
prepare graduates for leadership positions including those
within the sport and recreation industry, college and university
sports, intramurals, recreation, sport club programs, resort
programming, wellness and fitness industries, human performance
laboratories, health and physical performance organizations, and
health, sport, and athletic administration.

Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2. Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university.
3. Submission of official Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.* Admission
test must have been taken within the last five years.
4. Submission of three signed letters of recommendation.
These may be from faculty members of the applicant’s
undergraduate institution and/or from associates in
business, government, education, or military service.
5. Submission of a resume detailing previous work
experiences.
*Minimum acceptable score for the MAT is 396. Minimal
acceptable GRE score is a combined verbal and quantitative
score of 290. Applicants who score between 283-289 on the
GRE may apply for provisional status provided all other
requirements have been met. A student with provisional
status who completes 6 graduate semester hours in one
semester and maintains a 3.5 grade point ratio will be
classified as a regular degree-seeking student.

Program Requirements
The program consists of thirty-nine (39) or forty-two (42) semester
credit hours depending on course selection. Either twenty-one (21)
or twenty-four (24) hours are derived from seven (7) or eight (8)
required core courses. The balance of hours (18) may be taken from
approved health, exercise, and sport science electives and a
maximum of three (3) hours of free electives. Within the broad scope
of courses offered, each program of study is individually structured to
accommodate the needs and interests of the student while assuring
mastery of the disciplines of health science, exercise science, and
sport science. Each student enrolled in this program is expected to
integrate components of research, apply contemporary technological
and/or computer expertise, and practice effective oral and written
communications skills through each phase of the program.

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�During the last semester of program work, each student is required
to take a written and oral exit competency examination. Questions
for the written phase are drawn from coursework completed by each
student in the Department of Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science.
After the written exam is evaluated, each student may undergo an
oral investigation consisting of questions selected by members of
the departmental faculty. Any student who does not satisfactorily
complete the exit competency examination may be required to take
additional courses or accomplish individualized study to strengthen
identified areas.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

Core Course Requirements
Depending upon program emphasis, seven (7) or eight (8) courses
within the curriculum are designated “Core Courses” are required
for each student:
HESS-501 Nutrition
HESS-505 Motor Development and Motor Learning
HESS-506 Applied Exercise Physiology
HESS-510 Biomechanics of Sport Techniques
HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I
HESS-560 Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science II
HESS-507 Special Problems in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport
Science *
or
HESS-542 Practicum in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science *
or
HESS-598 Thesis I in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science (3) *
HESS-599 Thesis II in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science (3) *
* HESS-540 is a prerequisite or co-requisite for this course

Approved Electives
Each student is required to choose a minimum of six (6) courses
(18 hours) from the following list of approved elective courses.
HESS-502 Drug &amp; Substance Abuse
HESS-503 Human Sexuality
HESS-504 Public Health
HESS-508 Epidemiology
HESS-509 Preventive and Rehabilitative Aspects of Physical
Activity
HESS-511 Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
(Exercise Science)
HESS-513 Sport Facility &amp; Event Management
HESS-518 Sport Marketing

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HESS-520 Special Topics in Sport Management
HESS-521 The Art of Selling in Sport
HESS-523 Administration and Leadership of Exercise
and Sport Organizations
HESS-530 Practicum in Sport Management
HESS-534 Accommodating Persons with Disabilities
in Sport &amp; Physical Activity
HESS-538 Internship in Sport Management (6 hours)
HESS-539 Sport Public Relations &amp; Promotions
HESS-541 Current and Future Trends in Health,
Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
HESS-543 Consumer Health
HESS-544 Exercise Testing &amp; Assessment
HESS-545 Nutrition for Exercise, Sport, and Physical
Activity ****
HESS-546 Environmental Physiology ***
HESS-547 Techniques of Conditioning for Sport and
Physical Fitness
HESS-548 Psychology of Sport &amp; Motivation
HESS-549 Sociological and Cultural Aspects of Sport
HESS-552 Fundraising for Sport Organizations
HESS-553 Sport Communications
HESS-558 Advertising in Sport
HESS-560 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise,
&amp; Sport Science II * **
HESS-554 Analysis of Sport Skills and Techniques
HESS-555 Legal Aspects of Sport
HESS-556 Sport Finance
HESS-557 Economics of Sport
* HESS-540 is a prerequisite or co-requisite for this course
** This course or an equivalent course may be required if a student
chooses the thesis option
*** HESS-506 is a prerequisite for this course
**** HESS-501 is a prerequisite for this course
•Opportunities exist for development of specialized
programs of study emphasizing Health Science, Exercise
Science, or Sport Science.
•Common threads of effective written and oral communication
skills, research methodology, applied contemporary
technology and computer expertise, collaboration and
cooperation with other disciplines, and reflective learning
will be incorporated within each course in the Master of
Science curriculum.
Total program hours: 39 or 42 (21/24 core hours + 18 elective)

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�Master of Arts in Sport Management
Department of Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
http://www.citadel.edu/root/hess-programs/
graduate/master-of-arts-sport-management
Dr. Harry Davakos, Program Director,
843-953-5060, harry.davakos@citadel.edu
Admission Requirements
1.
2.
3.

4.

5.

6.

Contact the Director of Graduate Studies for the Department
of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science.
Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree directly from a regionally accredited college or
university.
Submission of official Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score. Minimum
acceptable score for the MAT is 396. Minimal acceptable
GRE score is a combined verbal and quantitative score of
290.* Admissions test must have been taken within the last
five years.
Submission of three signed letters of recommendation.
These may be from faculty members of the applicant’s
undergraduate institution and/or from associates in
business, government, education, or military service.
Submission of a resume detailing previous work
experiences.

*Applicants who score between 380-395 on the MAT or between
283-289 on the GRE may apply for provisional status provided all
other requirements have been met. A student with provisional
status who completes 6 graduate semester hours in one semester
and maintains a 3.5 grade point ratio will be classified as a regular
degree-seeking student.
Under circumstances, such as extensive work in the field of Sport
Management (at least 6 years), an applicant can be admitted in the
program without MAT or GRE scores.
Students accepted to the Master of Arts Sport Management
program will automatically be enrolled in the Graduate Certificate
in Sport Management. See certificate section of the catalog for
more information.

Program Requirements
The program consists of thirty-nine (39) semester credit hours.
Twenty four (24) hours are derived from seven (7) required core
courses. The balance of hours (15) may be taken from approved
health, exercise, and sport science electives and a maximum of three
(3) hours of free electives. Within the broad scope of courses offered,
each program of study is individually structured to accommodate
needs and interests of the student while assuring mastery of the
discipline of sport management. Each student enrolled in this
program is expected to integrate components of research, apply
contemporary technological and/or computer expertise, and practice

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effective oral and written communications skills through each phase
of the program. One of the required components of the program is
the Internship, which requires the student to spend 500 hours at an
environment that is related to the future goals of the student, and
which provides “hands-on” training for the field of choice.
During the last semester of program work, graduating students are
required to present and defend a Professional Portfolio that includes
academic as well as professional and other artifacts, as per demands
by the M.A. in Sport Management degree program. Requirements for
said Portfolio will be communicated to the student after acceptance
in the program.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500
CORE COURSES (7 courses, 24 credit hours)
Sport Marketing (3)
The Art of Selling in Sport (3)
Administration &amp; Leadership of Exercise &amp; Sport
Organizations (3)
HESS-538 Internship in Sport Management (6) ~
HESS-539 Sport Public Relations &amp; Promotions (3)
HESS-556 Sport Finance (3)
OR
HESS-557 Economics of Sport (3)
HESS-559 Research in Sport Management (3)
HESS-518
HESS-521
HESS-523

ELECTIVE COURSES (Choose 5 courses, 15 credit hours)
Special Problems in HESS (3) *
Special Topics in HESS (3)
Sport Facility &amp; Event Management (3)
Special Topics in Sport Management (3) *
Special Problems in Sport Management (3) *
Practicum in Sport Management (3) ~
Current &amp; Future Trends in HESS (3) *
Practicum in HESS (3) ~ *
Psychology of Sport &amp; Motivation (3)
Sociological &amp; Cultural Aspects of Sport (3)
Fundraising of Sport Organizations (3)
Sport Communication (3)
Legal Aspects of Sport (3)
Sport Finance (3)
Economics of Sport (3)
Advertising in Sport (3)

HESS-507
HESS-511
HESS-513
HESS-520
HESS-529
HESS-530
HESS-541
HESS-542
HESS-548
HESS-549
HESS-552
HESS-553
HESS-555
HESS-556
HESS-557
HESS-558

~ Minimum of 20 credit hours need to be completed prior to
enrollment.

* HESS-540 OR HESS-559 is a prerequisite or co-requisite.
TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS: 39
(24 core hours + 15 elective hours)
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�SCHOOL OF
ENGINEERING

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MASTER OF SCIENCE
 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
 CIVIL ENGINEERING
 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

�Master of Science in Project Management
School of Engineering,
843-953-9811
http://www.citadel.edu/root/pmgt-admission
Dr. Charles Skipper,
charles.skipper@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of The Citadel’s Master of Science in Project
Management is to equip a diverse professional student population
with the applied knowledge, principled leadership, and
management skills needed to effectively lead an organization’s
implementation of projects and multi-disciplinary initiatives.

Admission Requirements
Applicants will be admitted to the Master of Science in Project
Management (MSPM) degree program on the basis of professional
and scholastic achievement, along with their aptitude for graduate
study and experience. Anyone holding a bachelor’s degree from a
regionally accredited college or university is eligible for
consideration. A technical or engineering background is not a
requirement for admission.
All material must be received by the CGC office on or before the
following dates to assure consideration to the MSPM degree
program during the applicable semester.

Admission Term:

Materials Due:

Fall

August 1

Spring

December 1

Summer

April 1

For degree-seeking students:
1. Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2. Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree and any graduate degrees from a regionally accredited
college or university.
3. Submission of resume detailing work experience or
permission from Department Head.
4. Submission of two letters of recommendation.
5. Submission of a one-page letter of intent that provides concise,
complete answers to the following questions.
a. How has your experience prepared you for MSPM
graduate courses?
b. How will your knowledge, skills, and attitude
contribute to the MSPM learning community?
c. What do you hope to gain from the MSPM graduate
program?

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Students enrolled in the MSPM will automatically be enrolled in
the Graduate Certificate in Technical Project Management (TPM).
For non-degree seeking professionals wanting to take graduatelevel courses to fulfill professional practice requirements:
1. Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee
2. Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
3. Submission of resume detailing previous work experience
4. Permission of department is required

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

Program Requirements
The Master of Science in Project Management is conferred upon
those candidates who successfully complete an approved program
of study consisting of 30 semester hours of graduate credit as
delineated below.
Students are expected to complete all degree requirements
within a six-year period from the time of registration in their
first graduate course at The Citadel. Any transfer credit must
have been earned within six years prior to admission into The
Citadel MSPM program and must be approved by the
department head. No transfer credit will be accepted for core
courses. Any prerequisites for applicable courses must be met.
All degree candidates must:
1. Complete four core Technical Project Management (TPM)
courses for a total of 12 hours:
PMGT-650 Overview of Technical Project Management
PMGT-651 Technical Project Planning and Scheduling
PMGT-652 Applications of Quality Management
PMGT-653 Technical Project Support and Operations
2. Complete two core Leadership courses for a total of 6 hours.
Courses include:
PMGT-671 Project Manager Leadership Development
PMGT-672 Applied Leadership Concepts
3. Complete a plan of study totaling 12 hours of elective courses
taken from the following areas. Elective courses can be taken in
multiple areas of study or from one area of study.

Areas of Study
• Technical Program Management
PMGT-660 Overview of Technical Program Management
PMGT-661 The Legal and Contractual Aspects of Program
Management
PMGT-662 Program Development Strategies and Processes
PMGT-685 Decision and Risk Analysis
• Systems Engineering Management
PMGT-680 Systems Engineering Management Fundamentals

�PMGT-681
PMGT-682
PMGT-683
PMGT-684
PMGT-685
• Leadership
BADM-713
BADM-722
BADM-606

Requirements Development and Management
System Verification and Validation
Systems Modeling and Integration
Human System Integration
Decision and Risk Analysis

Communication for Leadership
Leadership in Organizations
Foundations of Quantitative Methods and
Operations Management
PMGT-690 Independent Study
PSYC-500 Human Growth and Development
PSYC-523 Statistics and Research Design
PSYC-570 Social and Cognitive Foundations of
Interpersonal Behavior
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
CIVL-502
Sustainability
CIVL-504
Designing for Natural and Man Made Hazards
CIVL-506
Geographic Information Systems
CIVL-508
Monitoring of Civil Engineering Infrastructure
CIVL-575
Traffic Engineering Operations
CIVL-576
Roadway Geometric Design
CIVL-602
Water Quality Modeling and Management
CIVL-604
Aquatic Chemistry
CIVL-608
Structural Load and Systems
CIVL-610
Wood Design
CIVL-612
Urban Transportation Planning
CIVL-614
Ground Improvement
CIVL-616
Deep Foundations
CIVL-640
Urban Mobility Infrastructure Policy and
Planning
CIVL-642
Public Health, Physical Activity, and Design of
the Built Environment
CIVL-650
Special Graduate Topics in Civil Engineering
CIVL-655
Masonry Structural Design
CIVL-657
Intermediate and Matrix Structural Analysis
CIVL-711
Design of Masonry, Wood, and Cold Formed
Steel Structure
CIVL-712
Design of Coastal Structures and Bridges
CIVL-713
Design of Civil Engineering Systems for Natural
and Manmade Hazards
CIVL-714
Advanced Steel Design
CIVL-715
Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
CIVL-716
Prestressed Concrete
CILV-718
Matrix and Finite Element Analysis
CIVL-719
Elastic Stability of Structures
CIVL-720
Dynamic Analysis of Structures
CIVL-721
Earthquake Engineering for Structural Engineers
CIVL-730
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
CIVL-731
Geo-environmental Engineering
CIVL-732
Advanced Soil Mechanics
CIVL-733
Advanced Foundation Design
CIVL-734
Soil Behavior
CIVL-740
Transportation Safety Engineering
CIVL-741
Travel Demand Forecasting
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
ELEC-605 Advanced Power Systems
ELEC-615 Spectral Analysis
ELEC-625 RF Systems
ELEC-635 Adaptive Signal Processing
ELEC-645 Data Communication Networks
ELEC-655 Digital Communications

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ELEC-665 Fundamentals of Advanced Energy Conversion
ELEC-675 Computer Architecture
ELEC-685 Digital Control System
• Mechanical Engineering
MECH-604 Advanced Mechanics of Materials
MECH-605 Materials and Process Selection
MECH-606 Fatigue and Fracture
MECH-611 Advanced Fluid Mechanics
MECH-615 Applied Heat Transfer
MECH-617 Advanced Topics in Renewable Energy Systems
MECH-618 Energy Sources, Technology, and Policy
MECH-619 Power Systems Engineering
MECH-625 Computer-Aided Design and Analysis
MECH-631 Advanced Engineering Mathematics
MECH-635 Computer-Aided Design and Analysis Laboratory
MECH-640 Manufacturing Process and Design
MECH-645 Machine Design
MECH-660 Advanced Design
MECH-650 Modeling, Analysis, and Control Systems
MECH-655 Advanced Mechatronics
MECH-670 Applied Aerodynamics
MECH-702 Theory of Elasticity
MECH-703 Theory of Plasticity
MECH-708 Mechanics of Composite Materials
MECH-711 Compressible Flow
MECH-722 Computational Methods in Thermal Sciences
MECH-750 Introduction to Modern Control Engineering
MECH-755 Nonlinear Control Engineering

Total Credit Hours: 30
Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.
Transfer Credit: A maximum of two courses (6 credit hours) may
be transferred in from an accredited college or university. (except for
PMGT 650, PMGT 651, PMGT 652, PMGT 653, PMGT 671, and
PMGT 672), provided: (1) grades of “B” or better were received in
the courses being considered; (2) credit was earned within six years
prior to admission into The Citadel MSPM program; and (3) each
course has been approved by the department head.
Transfer Credit From The Citadel: A maximum of 12 hours may
be transferred from another Citadel graduate degree program where
appropriate, provided that core degree requirements are met.
Grading: All students are subject to the Academic Standards section
under Policy Information of The Citadel Graduate College catalog.
Requirements for Graduation: The degree of Master of Science
in Project Management may be conferred upon those students who
successfully complete the 30 hours of graduate coursework as
specified above with a grade-point ratio (GPR) of 3.0 or better on
hours earned at The Citadel. Completion of more than 30 credit
hours of advanced graduate coursework will only be allowed for
professional development, and may not be used to increase GPR to
the 3.0 required for graduation.

�Master of Science in Civil Engineering
School of Engineering,
843-953-5083

http://www.citadel.edu/root/cee-graduateprograms/master-of-science-civil-engineering
Dr. Kevin C. Bower, P.E.
kevin.bower@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of The Citadel’s Master of Science in Civil
Engineering program is to provide a student-centered learning
environment focused on advanced applied engineering
techniques and professional skills development for principled
leaders in the engineering community through a rigorous
curriculum, emphasizing practical engineering concepts, strong
professional values, and a disciplined work ethic.

Admission Requirements
Applicants will be admitted to the Master of Science in Civil
Engineering (MSCE) degree program on the basis of
professional and scholastic achievement, along with their
aptitude for graduate study. Other qualities appropriate to
graduate study are also considered. Anyone holding a
bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited college or
university is eligible for consideration. Other technical
bachelor’s degrees will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Provisional Admission:
Applicants may be admitted
provisionally if their GPA does not meet minimum
requirements. Students admitted provisionally are limited to
take two civil engineering courses and must receive a grade of
“B” or better in each engineering course to continue in the
program.
All material must be received by the CGC office on or before
the following dates to assure consideration to the MSCE degree
program during the applicable semester.
Semester to begin:
Fall
Summer
Spring

Admission material due:
July 20th
April 15th
December 1 st

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For degree-seeking students:
1. Completion of the online graduate application
along with the non-refundable application fee.
2. Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree from an ABET accredited engineering program or
approved alternative.
3. Submission of two letters of recommendation.
For non-degree seeking professionals wanting to take
graduate-level courses to fulfill professional practice
requirements:
1. Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2. Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree an ABET accredited engineering program or
approved alternative.
3. Permission of department is required.

Program Requirements
The Master of Science in Civil Engineering is conferred upon
those candidates who successfully complete an approved
program of study consisting of 30 semester hours of graduate
credit as delineated below.
Students are expected to complete all degree requirements
within a six-year period from the time of registration in their
first graduate course at The Citadel. Any transfer credit must
have been earned within six years prior to admission into The
Citadel MSCE program. Any prerequisites for applicable
courses must be met.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
Darkness to Light Training
The Citadel’s Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500




GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (COURSE
REQUIREMENTS)
All degree candidates must:
1. File a plan of study outlining the intended areas of interest
and listing the top four corresponding courses of interest
2. Complete at least 6 courses (18 hours) from the civil
engineering areas of study below.
3. Complete 4 courses (12 hours) in technical or nontechnical classes listed below. Other electives will be
considered on a case-by-case basis with approval from the
department head.

Civil Engineering Areas of Study
•

Geotechnical Engineering
CIVL 730 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
CIVL 731 Geo-environmental Engineering
CIVL 732 Advanced Soil Mechanics
CIVL 733 Advanced Foundations Design
CIVL 734 Soil Behavior

�•

•

Structural Engineering
CIVL 504 Designing for Natural and Manmade Hazards
CIVL 608
Structural Loads and Systems
CIVL 610
Wood Design
CIVL 655
Masonry Structural Design
CIVL 657
Indeterminate and Matrix Structural Analysis
CIVL 711
Design of Masonry, Wood &amp; Cold Formed
Steel Structures
CIVL 712
Design of Coastal Structures and Bridges
CIVL 713
Design of Civil Engineering Systems for
Natural &amp; Manmade Hazards
CVIL 714
Advanced Steel Design
CIVL 715
Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
CIVL 716
Analysis &amp; Design of Prestressed Concrete
Members
CIVL 718
Matrix &amp; Finite Element Analysis
CIVL 719
Elastic Stability of Structures
CIVL 720
Dynamic Analysis of Structures
CIVL 721
Earthquake Engineering for Structural
Engineers
Transportation Engineering
CIVL 506
Geographic Information Systems
CIVL 575
Traffic Engineering Operations
CIVL 576
Roadway Geometric Design
CIVL 612
Urban Transportation Planning
CIVL 640
Urban Mobility Infrastructure Policy &amp;
Planning
CIVL 642
Public Health, Physical Activity, &amp; Design of
the Built Environment
CIVL 740
Transportation Safety Engineering
CIVL 741
Travel Demand Forecasting

Non-Technical Electives
•

•

Business Administration
BADM 604 Foundations of Economics
BADM 609 Foundation of Management &amp; Organization
BADM 713 Communication for Leadership
BADM 716 Legal &amp; Ethical Environment for Decision
Makers
BADM 722 Leadership in Organizations
Engineering Leadership and Program Management
PMGT 650 Overview of Tech Project Management
PMGT 651 Technical Project Planning &amp; Scheduling
PMGT 652 Applications in Quality Management
PMGT 653 Tech Project Support &amp; Operations
PMGT 661 The Legal &amp; Contractual Aspects of Program
Management
PMGT 671 Project Manager Leadership Development
PMGT 672 Applied Leadership Concepts

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•

Leadership
LDRS 710 Ethics, Values and Principled Leadership
LDRS 711 Leading Change: Organization Development
and Transformation
LDRS 712 Leading Teams: Coaching, Culture, Diversity,
&amp; Globalization
LDRS 713 Leadership Self-Appraisal, Development &amp;
Critical Thinking
LDRS 714 Strategic Leadership, Vision, Mission &amp;
Contemporary Issues

Transfer Credit: A maximum of two courses (6 credit hours) may
be transferred in from a regionally accredited college or university,
provided: (1) grades of “B” or better were received in the courses
being considered, (2) credit was earned within six years prior to
admission into The Citadel MSCE program, and (3) each course
has been approved by the department head. A maximum of five
courses (15 credit hours) may be transferred in from Clemson
University, provided: (1) grades of “B” or better were received in
the courses being considered, (2) credit was earned within six years
prior to admission into The Citadel MSCE program, and (3) each
course has been approved by the department head.
Course/ Certificate Availability: The courses/ certificates will be
offered based on student preferences/ overall demand indicated in
your plan of study to be submitted after acceptance. Students
should be aware course/ certificate offerings will be based on
minimum class size enrollment. The Civil and Environmental
Engineering Department will continually monitor student interest
to expedite completion of your program of study.
Transfer Credit from The Citadel: A maximum of 12 hours may
be transferred from one Citadel graduate degree program where
appropriate, provided that core degree requirements are met.
Grading: All students are subject to the Academic Standards
section under Policy Information of The Citadel Graduate College
catalog.
Requirements for Graduation: The degree of Master of Science
in Civil Engineering may be conferred upon those students who
successfully complete the 30 hours of graduate coursework as
specified above with a grade-point ratio (GPR) of 3.0 or better on
hours earned at The Citadel. Completion of more than 30 credit
hours of advanced graduate coursework will only be allowed for
professional development, and may not be used to increase GPR to
the 3.0 required for graduation.

�Program Requirements

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering, 843-953-5057
http://www.citadel.edu/root/ece
Dr. Robert J. Barsanti,
robert.barsanti@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering program is
designed for students seeking advanced engineering techniques
and professional development skills in the field of electrical
engineering. Our goal is to provide both recent graduates and
professionals in the engineering community with a rigorous
curriculum containing theoretical and practical engineering
concepts for building additional expertise in a high paced
technological society.

Admission Requirements
Applicants will be admitted to the Master of Science in Electrical
Engineering (MSEE) degree program on the basis of professional
and scholastic achievement, along with their aptitude for graduate
study. Other qualities appropriate to graduate study are also
considered. Anyone holding a bachelor’s degree from an ABET
accredited college or university is eligible for consideration. Other
technical bachelor’s degrees will be considered on a case-by-case
basis.
For degree seeking students:
1. Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2. Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree from an ABET accredited engineering program or
approved alternative.
3. Submission of official copy of Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) score. Admission test must have been
taken within the last five years. The GRE requirement can
be waived if applicant has a previously earned master’s
degree.
4. Submission of two letters of recommendation.
For non-degree seeking students:
1. Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2. Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree from an ABET accredited engineering program or
approved alternative.
3. Permission of the department head or program manager.

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The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering is conferred upon
those candidates who successfully complete an approved program
of study consisting of 30 semester hours of graduate credit as
delineated below.
Students are expected to complete all degree requirements within
a six-year period from the time of registration in their first graduate
course at The Citadel. Any transfer credit must have been earned
within six years prior to admission into The Citadel MSEE
program. Any prerequisites for applicable courses must be met.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
Darkness to Light Training
The Citadel’s Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500




GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (Course

Requirements)
All degree candidates must:
1.
2.
3.

Complete a total of 30 credit hours of course work.
Complete the 4 electrical and computer engineering core
courses (12 hours).
Complete 6 courses (18 hours) of elective courses. At least 2
electives (6 hours) must be chosen from the electrical and
computer engineering department. The remainder (up to 4
courses) may be selected from other technical (ME, or CE)
or non-technical courses listed below. Other electives will be
considered on a case-by-case basis with approval from the
department head.

CORE COURSES (12 credit hours)
•
Computer Engineering
ELEC 635 Adaptive Signal Processing
ELEC 645 Data Communications Networks
ELEC 655 Digital Communications
ELEC 675 Computer Architecture
ELECTIVES (at least 6 credit hours)
ELEC 605 Advanced Power Systems
ELEC 615 Spectral Analysis
ELEC 625 RF Systems
ELEC 665 Fundamentals of Advanced Energy Conversion
ELEC 685 Digital Control Systems
NON-TECHNICAL ELECTIVES (no more than 12 credit

hours)
•

Business Administration
BADM 604 Foundations of Economics
BADM 609 Foundation of Management and Organization
BADM 713 Communication for Leadership
BADM 716 Legal and Ethical Environment for Decision
Makers
BADM 722 Leadership in Organizations

�•

Engineering Leadership and Program Management
PMGT 650 Overview of Tech Project Management
PMGT 651 Technical Project Planning &amp; Scheduling
PMGT 652 Applications in Quality Management
PMGT 653 Tech Project Support &amp; Operations
PMGT 661 The Legal and Contractual Aspects of
Program Management
PMGT 671 Project Manager Leadership Development
PMGT 672 Applied Leadership Concepts
PMGT 680 Systems Engineering Management
Fundamentals
PMGT 681 Requirements Development and Management
PMGT 682 System Verification and Validation
PMGT 683 Systems Modeling and Integration
PMGT 684 Human System Integration
PMGT 685 Decision and Risk Analysis

•

Leadership
LDRS 711 Leading Change: Organization Development
and Transformation
LDRS 712 Leading Teams: Coaching, Culture,
Diversity, and Globalization
LDRS 713 Leadership Self-Appraisal, Development &amp;
Critical Thinking
LDRS 714 Strategic Leadership, Vision, Mission &amp;
Contemporary Issues

Transfer Credit: A maximum of two courses (6 credit hours)
may be transferred in from a regionally accredited college or
university, provided: (1) grades of “B” or better were received in
the courses being considered, (2) credit was earned within six
years prior to admission into The Citadel MSEE program, and (3)
each course has been approved by the department head. A
maximum of five courses (15 credit hours) may be transferred in
from Clemson University, provided: (1) grades of “B” or better
were received in the courses being considered, (2) credit was
earned within six years prior to admission into The Citadel MSEE
program, and (3) each course has been approved by the
department head.
Course Availability: The courses will be offered based on
student preferences and overall demand indicated in your plan of
study to be submitted after acceptance. Students should be aware
course offerings will be based on minimum class size enrollment.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department will
continually monitor student interest to expedite completion of
your program of study.
Transfer Credit from The Citadel: A maximum of 12 hours
may be transferred from one Citadel graduate degree program
where appropriate, provided that core degree requirements are
met.
Grading: All students are subject to the Academic Standards
section under Policy Information of The Citadel Graduate College
catalog.

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Requirements for Graduation: The degree of Master of Science
in Electrical Engineering may be conferred upon those students
who successfully complete the 30 hours of graduate coursework
as specified above with a grade-point ratio (GPR) of 3.0 or better
on hours earned at The Citadel. Completion of more than 30 credit
hours of advanced graduate coursework will only be allowed for
professional development, and may not be used to increase GPR
to the 3.0 required for graduation.

�Master of Science in Mechanical
Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
843-953-5057
http://www.citadel.edu/root/me-graduateprograms/master-of-science-mechanicalengineering
Dr. Robert J. Rabb, P.E.
rrabb@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of The Citadel’s Master of Science in Mechanical
Engineering program is to provide a student-centered learning
environment focused on advanced applied engineering techniques
and professional skills development for principled leaders in the
engineering community through a rigorous curriculum,
emphasizing practical engineering concepts, strong professional
values, and a disciplined work ethic.

Admission Requirements
Applicants will be admitted to the Master of Science in Mechanical
Engineering (MSME) degree program on the basis of professional
and scholastic achievement, along with their aptitude for graduate
study. Other qualities appropriate to graduate study are also
considered. Anyone holding a bachelor’s degree from an ABET
accredited college or university is eligible for consideration. Other
technical bachelor’s degrees will be considered on a case-by-case
basis.
Provisional Admission:
Applicants may be admitted
provisionally if their GPA does not meet minimum requirements.
Students admitted provisionally are limited to take two mechanical
engineering courses and must receive a grade of “B” or better in
each engineering course to continue in the program.
All material must be received by the CGC office on or before the
following dates to assure consideration to the MSME degree
program during the applicable semester.
Semester to begin:
Fall
Summer
Spring

Admission material due:
July 20th
April 15th
December 1st

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For degree-seeking students:
1. Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2. Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree from an ABET accredited engineering program or
approved alternative.
3. Submission of official copy of Graduate Record Examination
(GRE). Admission test must have been taken within the last
five years.
4. Submission of two letters of recommendation.
For non-degree seeking professionals wanting to take graduatelevel courses to fulfill professional practice requirements:
1. Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2. Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree an ABET accredited engineering program or
approved alternative.
3. Permission of department is required.

Program Requirements
The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering is conferred
upon those candidates who successfully complete an approved
program of study consisting of 30 semester hours of graduate
credit as delineated below.
Students are expected to complete all degree requirements within
a six-year period from the time of registration in their first
graduate course at The Citadel. Any transfer credit must have
been earned within six years prior to admission into The Citadel
MSME program. Any prerequisites for applicable courses must
be met.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)

 Darkness to Light Training
 The Citadel’s Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

Graduation Requirements (Course Requirements)
1.
2.
3.

File a plan of study outlining the intended areas of interest
and listing the top four corresponding courses of interest.
Complete at least 6 courses (18 hours) from the mechanical
engineering areas of study below.
Complete 4 courses (12 hours) in technical or non-technical
classes listed below. Other electives will be considered on a
case-by-case basis with approval from the department head.

CORE COURSES
• Composites Engineering
MECH 604 Advanced Mechanics of Materials
MECH 605 Materials and Process Selection
MECH 606 Fatigue and Fracture
MECH 702 Theory of Elasticity
MECH 703 Theory of Plasticity
MECH 708 Mechanics of Composite Materials

�•

Aeronautical Engineering
MECH 631 Advanced Engineering Mathematics
MECH 611 Advanced Fluid Mechanics
MECH 670 Applied Aerodynamics
MECH 771 Compressible Flow
MECH 772 Computational Methods in Thermal Sciences

•

Manufacturing Engineering
MECH 625 Computer-Aided Design and Analysis
MECH 635 Computer-Aided Design and Analysis
Laboratory
MECH 640 Manufacturing Process and Design
MECH 645 Machine Design
MECH 660 Advanced Design

•

Power and Energy
MECH 615 Applied Heat Transfer
MECH 617 Advanced Topics in Renewable Energy
Systems
MECH 618 Energy Sources, Technology, and Policy
MECH 619 Power Systems Engineering

•

Mechatronics Engineering
MECH 650 Modeling, Analysis, and Control Systems
MECH 655 Advanced Mechatronics
MECH 750 Introduction to Modern Control Engineering
MECH 755 Nonlinear Control Engineering

Non-Technical Electives
•

Business Administration
BADM 604 Foundations of Economics
BADM 609 Foundation of Management and Organization
BADM 713 Communication for Leadership
BADM 716 Legal and Ethical Environment for Decision
Makers
BADM 722 Leadership in Organizations

•

Engineering Leadership and Program Management
PMGT 650 Overview of Tech Project Management
PMGT 651 Technical Project Planning &amp; Scheduling
PMGT 652 Applications in Quality Management
PMGT 653 Tech Project Support &amp; Operations
PMGT 661 The Legal and Contractual Aspects of
Program Management
PMGT 671 Project Manager Leadership Development
PMGT 672 Applied Leadership Concepts

•

Leadership
LDRS 710 Ethics, Values and Principled Leadership
LDRS 711 Leading Change: Organization Development
and Transformation
LDRS 712 Leading Teams: Coaching, Culture,
Diversity, and Globalization
LDRS 713 Leadership Self-Appraisal, Development And
Critical Thinking
LDRS 714 Strategic Leadership, Vision, Mission and
Contemporary Issues

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Transfer Credit: A maximum of two courses (6 credit hours)
may be transferred in from a regionally accredited college or
university, provided: (1) grades of “B” or better were received in
the courses being considered, (2) credit was earned within six
years prior to admission into The Citadel MSME program, and
(3) each course has been approved by the department head. A
maximum of five courses (15 credit hours) may be transferred in
from Clemson University, provided: (1) grades of “B” or better
were received in the courses being considered, (2) credit was
earned within six years prior to admission into The Citadel
MSME program, and (3) each course has been approved by the
department head.
Course / Certificate Availability: The courses / certificates will
be offered based on student preferences/ overall demand indicated
in your plan of study to be submitted after acceptance. Students
should be aware course / certificate offerings will be based on
minimum class size enrollment. The Mechanical Engineering
Program will continually monitor student interest to expedite
completion of your program of study.
*Students who have been admitted to the MSME with an
approved focus area (Composites, Aeronautical, Manufacturing,
Power and Energy, or Mechatronics) need to apply for the
respective Engineering Graduate Certificate (application fee will
not be required for those already admitted to the MSME
program).
Transfer Credit from The Citadel: A maximum of 12 hours
may be transferred from one Citadel graduate degree program
where appropriate, provided that core degree requirements are
met.
Grading: All students are subject to the Academic Standards
section under Policy Information of The Citadel Graduate College
catalog.
Requirements for Graduation: The degree of Master of Science
in Mechanical Engineering may be conferred upon those students
who successfully complete the 30 hours of graduate coursework
as specified above with a grade-point ratio (GPR) of 3.0 or better
on hours earned at The Citadel. Completion of more than 30 credit
hours of advanced graduate coursework will only be allowed for
professional development, and may not be used to increase GPR
to the 3.0 required for graduation.

�GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
PROGRAMS

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�Graduate Certificate in Aeronautical
Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
843-953-5057
http://www.citadel.edu/root/me-graduateprograms/aeronautical

Graduation Requirements (Course Requirements)
All certificate candidates must:
1. File a plan of study outlining the intended areas of interest
and listing the top four corresponding courses of interest.
2. Complete 4 courses (12 hours) from the aeronautical
engineering area of study below.

Required Course:
MECH 631

Advanced Engineering Mathematics

At least three of the following courses:

Dr. Robert J. Rabb, P.E.
rrabb@citadel.edu
The Graduate Certificate in the Aeronautical Engineering
program is designed to provide students with a unique
perspective, essential knowledge, and advanced engineering
skills needed by todays practicing mechanical engineer. The
courses are design focused for immediate transference to design
applications in current industry and research.

Admission Requirements
Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for
admission into the Aeronautical Engineering Certificate program.
1. Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2. Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree directly from an accredited college or university.
*Students who have been admitted to the MSME with an
aeronautics focus need to apply for the Aeronautical Engineering
Graduate Certificate program (application fee will not be required
for those already admitted to the MSME program).
All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated by
the department to receive consideration to the Aeronautical
Engineering Graduate Certificate program. An undergraduate
engineering degree from an ABET accredited engineering
program is required or approved degree from the department
head.

Program Requirements
Students are required to complete 12 hours of graduate study
within a three-year period from the time of registration in their
first mechanical engineering graduate course at The Citadel.
Students who fulfill the program requirements will earn a
Graduate Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)

 Darkness to Light Training
 The Citadel’s Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

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MECH 611
MECH 670
MECH 771
MECH 772

Advanced Fluid Mechanics
Applied Aerodynamics
Compressible Flow
Computational Methods in Thermal Sciences

Course/ Certificate Availability: The courses / certificates will
be offered based on student preferences / overall demand
indicated in the plan of study to be submitted after acceptance.
Students should be aware course / certificate offerings will be
based on minimum class size enrollment. The Mechanical
Engineering Program will continually monitor student interest to
expedite completion of the program of study.

�Graduate Certificate in Built Environment
and Public Health

At least one of the following courses:
CIVL 506
CIVL 640

Geographic Information Systems
Urban Mobility Infrastructure Policy and Planning

School of Engineering, 843-953-5083

A max of two courses will be transferred in from the
following list, or approved by the department head:

http://www.citadel.edu/root/cee-graduateprograms/environmental-public-health

Medical University of South Carolina

Dr. Kevin C. Bower, P.E.
kevin.bower@citadel.edu

Clemson University

The Graduate Certificate in Built Environment program is
designed to provide students with a unique perspective and
essential knowledge of interdisciplinary data, methods, objectives
and outcomes in the fields of engineering, public health, physical
activity, public administration, and city planning.

College of Charleston

Admission Requirements
Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for
admission into the Built Environment and Public Health Graduate
Certificate program.
1. Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2. Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree directly from an accredited college or university.
All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated by
the department to receive consideration to the Built Environment
and Public Health Graduate Certificate program. An
undergraduate engineering degree is not required.

Program Requirements
Students are required to complete 2 courses (6 credit hours) of
graduate study within a three-year period from the time of
registration in their first civil engineering graduate course at The
Citadel and elective course as described herein. Students who
fulfill the program requirements will earn a Graduate Certificate
in Built Environment and Public Health.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
 Darkness to Light Training
 The Citadel’s Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (Course Requirements)
All degree candidates must complete two courses at The Citadel:

Required Course:
CIVL 642

Public Health, Physical Activity, and Design of the
Built Environment

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BEHH 700 Social and Behavioral Sciences
ENVH 700 Environmental Health Sciences

CRP 8060
CRP 8010
CRP 8020

PUBA 502
PUBA 602
PUBA 611
EVSS 601
EVSS 659

Urban and Regional Analysis
Planning Process and Legal Foundations
Site Planning &amp; Infrastructure

Applications in GIS
Public Policy
Urban Policy
Economic Theory for Policy Analysis
Environmental Statistics

Transfer Credit: A maximum of two courses (6 credit hours)
may be transferred in from a regionally accredited college or
university, provided: (1) grades of “B” or better were received in
the courses being considered, (2) credit was earned within six
years prior to admission into The Citadel MSCE program, and (3)
each course has been approved by the department head.
Course/ Certificate Availability: The courses/ certificates will
be offered based on student preferences/ overall demand indicated
in your plan of study to be submitted after acceptance. Students
should be aware course/ certificate offerings will be based on
minimum class size enrollment. The Civil and Environmental
Engineering Department will continually monitor student interest
to expedite completion of your program of study.

�Graduate Certificate in Composites
Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
843-953-5057
http://www.citadel.edu/root/me-graduateprograms/composites

Dr. Robert J. Rabb, P.E.
rrabb@citadel.edu
The Graduate Certificate in the Composites Engineering program
is designed to provide students with a unique perspective, essential
knowledge, and advanced engineering skills needed by todays
practicing mechanical engineer. The courses are design focused for
immediate transference to design applications in current industry
and research.

Admission Requirements
Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for
admission into the Composites Engineering Certificate
program.
1. Completion of the online graduate application along
with the non-refundable application fee.
2. Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree directly from an accredited college or university.
*Students who have been admitted to the MSME with a
composites focus need to apply for the Composites Engineering
Graduate Certificate program (application fee will not be
required for those already admitted to the MSME program).
All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated by
the department to receive consideration to the Composites
Engineering Graduate Certificate program. An undergraduate
engineering degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
is required or approved degree from the department head.

Program Requirements
Students are required to complete 12 hours of graduate study
within a three-year period from the time of registration in their first
mechanical engineering graduate course at The Citadel. Students
who fulfill the program requirements will earn a Graduate
Certificate in Composites Engineering.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
 Darkness to Light Training
 The Citadel’s Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (Course Requirements)
All certificate candidates must:
1. File a plan of study outlining the intended areas of
interest and listing the top four corresponding courses of
interest.
2. Complete 4 courses (12 hours) from the composites
engineering area of study below.

Required Course:
MECH 604

Advanced Mechanics of Materials

At least three of the following courses:
MECH 605
MECH 606
MECH 702
MECH 703
MECH 708

Materials and Process Selection
Fatigue and Fracture
Theory of Elasticity
Theory of Plasticity
Mechanics of Composite Materials

Course/ Certificate Availability: The courses / certificates will
be offered based on student preferences / overall demand
indicated in the plan of study to be submitted after acceptance.
Students should be aware course / certificate offerings will be
based on minimum class size enrollment. The Mechanical
Engineering Program will continually monitor student interest to
expedite completion of the program of study.

�Graduate Certificate in Computer
Engineering
Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering, 843-953-5057
http://www.citadel.edu/root/ece
Dr. Robert J. Barsanti
robert.barsanti@citadel.edu
The Graduate Certificate in Computer Engineering designed for
students seeking advanced engineering techniques and
professional development skills in the field of computer
engineering.

Admission Requirements
Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for
admission into the Computer Engineering Graduate Certificate
program.
1. Completion of the online graduate application along
with the non-refundable application fee.
2. Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree directly from an ABET accredited engineering
program or approved alternative.
3. Permission of the department head or program manager.
*Students who have been admitted to The Citadel’s MSEE
program and desire the certificate must also apply for the
Graduate Certificate in Computer Engineering. The application
fee will be waived for those already admitted to the MSEE
program.

Program Requirements
Students are required to complete 12 hours of graduate study
within a three-year period from the time of registration in their
first electrical engineering graduate course at The Citadel.
Students who fulfill the program requirements will earn a
Graduate Certificate in Computer Engineering.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
 Darkness to Light Training
 The Citadel’s Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS (Course Requirements)
All degree candidates must:
1. File a plan of study outlining the intended areas of interest
and listing the top four corresponding courses of interest
2. Complete 4 courses (12 hours) from the electrical and
computer engineering areas of study below.

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3. Computer Engineering
ELEC 635
ELEC 645
ELEC 655
ELEC 675

Adaptive Signal Processing
Data Communications Networks
Digital Communications
Computer Architecture

Course/Certificate Availability:
The above courses and
certificates will be offered based on student preferences and
overall demand indicated in your plan of study to be submitted
after acceptance. Students should be aware course offerings will
be based on minimum class size enrollment. The Electrical and
Computer Engineering Department will continually monitor
student interest to expedite completion of your program of study.

�Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
Department of Mathematics and Computer
Science
http://www.citadel.edu/root/mathcs-programs/
cybersecurity-graduate-certificate
Dr. Mei Chen, Department Head,
843-953-5048, mei.chen@citadel.edu
Dr. Shankar Banik, Program Director,
843-953-5039, shankar.banik@citadel.edu
With cybercrime on the rise, cybersecurity grows more vital with
each passing day. Our nation’s leaders recognize cybersecurity as a
national imperative, and there is an immediate need for cybersecurity
workforce development in the Lowcountry. Major employers of
computing professionals and the defense and business industries in
the Lowcountry are increasingly interested in employees specializing
in cybersecurity.

Learning Outcomes
The Citadel’s Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity prepares you to
play a critical role in the world of Internet security. By the end of this
program, students will be able to:
• Describe basic components of cybersecurity
• Characterize the security profile of different types of networks
• Analyze and use classical and public key cryptography
algorithms
• Secure a system from different kinds of attacks
• Analyze security of a cybersystem and perform risk assessment
• Discuss legal and ethical issues relating to cybersecurity

Admission Requirements
1.
2.

3.
4.

5.

Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university.
Applicants are expected to have an undergraduate grade point
average of 3.0.*
Approval from the Program Director or Department Head
before registering for any graduate Computer Science (CSCI)
courses.
Competency, demonstrated through course work, approved
work experience, or a program-administrated competency
exam, in the areas of basic Computer Architecture, objectorientated Programing, Discrete Mathematics, and Data
Structures.

*With the approval of the joint program admissions committee,
students whose grade point average is less than 3.0 may be
permitted to take up to 6 credit hours of courses in a non-degree
seeking status and then apply for admission after successful
completion of these courses.

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All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearing)
•
Darkness to Light Training

Program Requirements
The Cybersecurity certificate program consists of four, three credit
hour courses totaling 12 graduate credit hours.

CSCI-614—Advanced Operating Systems
CSCI-631—Principles of Computer Security
CSCI-632—Data Communications and Networking
CSCI-641—Advanced Cybersecurity
Total Required Courses: 12 credit hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�Graduate Certificate in Environmental
Studies
Department of Biology
843-953-5203
http://www.citadel.edu/root/biology-programs/
grad-certificate-environmental-studies
Dr. Paul Nolan, 843-953-7076
paul.nolan@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of the Environmental Studies graduate certificate
program is to advance the knowledge of students in a variety of
broadly-based ecological and environmental topics. The graduate
certificate is designed to complement an existing baccalaureate
degree with an interdisciplinary in-depth analysis of the complex
interactions between humans, other organisms, and the
environment. The program is especially relevant for educators
seeking to enhance their ability to teach about local and global
environmental issues in the classroom, and professionals seeking
an analytical basis to understanding the complex interactions
between living organisms and their environment.

Admission Requirements
1.
2.

Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university. Additional transcripts may be required depending
on undergraduate course requirements by program.

Students admitted to the program are not required to have an
undergraduate major in biology, however it is assumed that
students will have had at least twelve hours in college level biology
courses, including a course in ecology. Prospective students who
do not have the recommended undergraduate biology requirements
must confer with the department head or graduate advisor prior to
beginning the program.
All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed by
the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program.
Courses taken as part of the Environmental Studies graduate
certificate can be counted toward the Master of Arts in Biology at
The Citadel if admission is granted to both simultaneously.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training

Program Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Studies program
requires a minimum of five graduate-level courses totaling at
least 16 semester hours. Students are required to take BIOL 609
(Seminar in Environmental Studies). Each student is also
required to choose a minimum of two courses at least one of
which must be a 4 credit hour course with lab (minimum of 7
semester hours) from the following list of approved Biology
courses, and a minimum of two courses (6 semester hours) from
the following list of approved Engineering, Humanities, and
Social Science courses.
Required Course (3 credit hours)
BIOL-609 – Seminar in Environmental Studies
Biology Elective Courses (2 courses, minimum of 7 semester
hours)
BIOL-505 – Biometry
BIOL-506 – Ecology*
BIOL-509 – Marine Biology*
BIOL-514 – The Vascular Flora of South Carolina*
BIOL-518 – Ornithology*
BIOL-519 – Economic Botany
BIOL-526 – Freshwater Biology*
BIOL-604 – Marine Invertebrates*
BIOL-606 – Field Methods in Biology*
BIOL-607 – Microbiology*
BIOL-611 – Graduate Research˚
BIOL-621 – Aquatic Toxicology*
BIOL-625 – Tropical Rainforest and Reef Ecology*
BIOL-631 – Environmental Physiology
*4 credit hours with lab
˚variable credit hours
Engineering, Humanities, and Social Sciences Electives (2
courses, 6 semester hours)
ANTH-501 – Physical and Cultural Adaptations
CIVL-506 – Geographic Information Systems
CIVL-602 – Water Quality Modeling and Management
CIVL-604 – Aquatic Chemistry
HIST-610 – Special Topics in U.S. History
PSCI-509 – Urban Politics
Total Required Courses: 16 credit hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�Graduate Certificate in Geotechnical
Engineering
School of Engineering,
843-953-5083
Dr. Kevin C. Bower, P.E.
kevin.bower@citadel.edu
The Graduate Certificate in Geotechnical Engineering program
focuses on applied advanced engineering skills needed by todays
practicing geotechnical engineer. The courses are designed
focused for immediate transference to design applications in the
United States.

Admission Requirements
Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for
admission into the Geotechnical Engineering Graduate Certificate
program.
1. Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
2. Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree directly from an ABET accredited engineering
program or approved alternative.
*Students who have been admitted to the MSCE with a
geotechnical focus need to apply for the Geotechnical
Engineering Graduate Certificate program (application fee will
not be required for those already admitted to the MSCE program).
All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated by
the department to receive consideration to the Geotechnical
Engineering Graduate Certificate program. An undergraduate
civil engineering degree from an ABET accredited engineering is
required or approval degree from the department head.

Program Requirements
Students are required to complete 12 hours of graduate study
within a three-year period from the time of registration in their first
civil engineering graduate course at The Citadel. Students who
fulfill the program requirements will earn a Graduate Certificate in
Geotechnical Engineering.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
 Darkness to Light Training
 The Citadel’s Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (Course Requirements)
All degree candidates must:
1. File a plan of study outlining the intended areas of interest
and listing the top four corresponding courses of interest
2. Complete 4 courses (12 hours) from the geotechnical
engineering areas of study below.
Geotechnical Engineering
CIVL 730
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
CIVL 731
Geo-environmental Engineering
CIVL 732
Advanced Soil Mechanics
CIVL 733
Advanced Foundations Design
CIVL 734
Soil Behavior
Course/ Certificate Availability: The courses/ certificates will be
offered based on student preferences/ overall demand indicated in
your plan of study to be submitted after acceptance. Students
should be aware course/ certificate offerings will be based on
minimum class size enrollment. The Civil and Environmental
Engineering Department will continually monitor student interest
to expedite completion of your program of study.

�Graduate Certificate in Hispanic Studies
Department of Modern Languages
http://www.citadel.edu/root/mlng-graduatecertificate-hispanic-studies
Dr. Sara Fernandez-Medina, 843-953-5065,
fernandezs@citadel.edu
Dr. Silvia Roca-Martinez, 843-9536811, srocamar@citadel.edu
The Citadel’s Graduate Certificate in Hispanic Studies provides a
panoramic approach to understanding the vast Hispanic world at the
graduate level. The program is designed for native and non-native
speakers of Spanish who wish to increase their knowledge of
Hispanic language, culture, society, and literature. The program
targets the regional needs of working professionals who wish to
enhance their profession and increase employment potential amid
the current demographic shifts in the Lowcountry.
The objectives of the programs are to:
• increase communicative and written competence in the
Spanish language
• provide in-depth knowledge of the cultural, historic, political,
and social milieus of the Spanish-speaking countries
• develop critical and real-world skills necessary for a broader
understanding of the issues related to the Spanish-speaking
societies of Latin America and Spain
• produce professionals in the field of Hispanic Studies
The program would benefit professionals throughout the
community interested in enhancing current expertise or proving
foreign language competency required for promotion and/or salary
in- creases. Additional areas where the Graduate Certificate
Program in Hispanic Studies would be beneficial include industries
such as healthcare, law enforcement, social services, immigration
and naturalization, human resources, and civic government.

Admission Requirements
1.
2.

3.

Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university, in any field. Additional transcripts may be required
depending on undergraduate course requirements by program.
Submission of letter of intent, no more than two pages, which
answers the following questions:
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for
graduate courses in Hispanic Studies?
b. How will your knowledge, skills, and experiences
contribute to this program’s learning community?
c. What do you hope to gain from this Hispanic Studies
graduate certificate program?

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4. Submission of the names and contact information for
three (3) references familiar with your work.
All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program.

Program Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Hispanic Studies program will offer six
graduate-level courses (18 credit hours) during fall and spring
semesters as well as during both summer sessions. The courses will
be offered in sequence and rotated accordingly. Students must
complete 12 credit hours to earn the Graduate Certificate in
Hispanic Studies.
The development of the curriculum is based largely on two key
factors:
1. Spanish teachers at the level of secondary education will
primarily constitute those students interested in the
Graduate Certificate Program in Hispanic Studies.
2. The demographic these teachers have contact with is
primarily Latin American students from Mexico, the
Caribbean and Central America.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training

SPAN-520–Mexico
SPAN-521–The Hispanic Presence in the United States
SPAN-522–Culture and Literature of Spain
SPAN-523–Advanced and Contrastive Grammar
SPAN-524–Recent Trends in Teaching Spanish as a Second
Language
SPAN-525–Spanish for the Professional
SPAN-550–Special Topics: Culture and Literature of South America
SPAN-560–Hispanic Service Learning/Internship
Total Required Courses: 12 credit hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�Graduate Certificate in History and
Teaching Content

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training

Program Requirements
Department of History
843-953-5073
http://www.citadel.edu/root/history-graduatecertificate
Dr. Keith Knapp
keith.knapp@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The Certificate in History and Teaching Content will offer school
teachers and other interested graduate students a current knowledge
of world, western and United States history. The courses in the
certificate program will place a special emphasis on relating content
for the history classes and programs taught by elementary, middle
and secondary-school teachers.

Admission Requirements
1.
2.

3.

4.

Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university. Additional transcripts may be required depending
on undergraduate course requirements by program.
Submission of letter of intent, no more than two pages, which
answers the following questions:
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for
graduate courses in history?
b. How will your knowledge, skills, and experiences contribute to this program’s learning community?
c. What do you hope to gain from this graduate certificate
program?
Submission of the names and contact information for three
(3) references familiar with your work. At least two of these
references must be from professional colleagues (e.g. head of
department, school principal or other administrator).

One of the two options must apply for acceptance into the program:
1. Baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education, Social Studies
Education or History.
2. Baccalaureate degree in a related Social Studies field (e.g.
Political Science, International Relations, Geography,
Sociology, etc.) with at least two years of teaching
experience in a Social Studies department or Elementary
School classroom.
All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program.

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The Graduate Certificate in History and Teaching Content is a 12
credit hour program. Students must complete one required course
and 3 elective courses, totaling four, three credit hour courses.
Required Course:
HIST-594—Histography for Social Studies Teachers
Elective Courses (select three):
HIST-560—History of the Non-Western World
HITC-501—History of the United States to 1877
HITC-502—History of the United States from 1877
HITC-503—South Carolina History
HITC-504—Europe and the World to 1500
HITC-505—Europe and the World from 1500
HITC-511—Special Topics in the History of the United States
HITC-512—Special Topics World History
Total Required Courses: 12 credit hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security
Department of Criminal Justice
843-953-0319
http://www.citadel.edu/root/criminaljustice-ihsecurity-programs/criminaljustice-graduate/
graduate-certificate-homeland-security
Dr. Carl Jensen,
cjensen1@citadel.edu
The Citadel, because of its history, reputation, and affiliation with
the military, state, and federal law enforcement is uniquely placed
to help develop leadership capabilities in the area of homeland
security. The Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security is designed
to give students a broad understanding of homeland security issues
and to enhance leadership capabilities among those who currently
work in local, state, and federal government. The courses also
benefit non-law enforcement personnel working in areas related to
homeland security, such as cyber security, engineering, defense
contractors and emergency management personnel, who are
expected to understand the nature, purpose, and history associated
with individuals and groups who pose threats to the United States.
Courses in this program are oriented around providing a common
homeland security framework which can be utilized as part of
strategic decision-making processes within agencies. This program
introduces the student to basic homeland security concepts,
applicable management principles, policy analysis, and enhances
critical leadership skills necessary to successfully address security
challenges within the United States and abroad.

Learning Outcomes:
Students in the Homeland Security Graduate Certificate program
will gain knowledge proficiency in the following areas:
•
Homeland Security Strategy and Interagency Collaboration
•
Homeland Security Management Principles, Tools, and
Applications
•
National Security Policy Development
•
Domestic and International Terrorist Groups
•
Ethics and Integrity Challenges Associated with Homeland
Security
•
Leadership Principles and Issues related to Homeland
Security

Admission Requirements
1.
2.

Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university. Additional transcripts may be required depending
on undergraduate course requirements by program.

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3. Submission of letter of intent, no more than two pages,
which answers the following questions:
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for
graduate courses in homeland security?
b. How will your knowledge, skills, and experiences
contribute to this program’s learning community?
c. What do you hope to gain from this Homeland
Security graduate certificate program?
4. Submit the names and contact information for three (3)
references familiar with your work.
All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed by
the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training

Program Requirements
Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Homeland
Security offered by the Department of Criminal Justice must
complete five (5) out of the seven three (3) credit hour homeland
security courses offered at the graduate level. Students who are
dually enrolled in both the Master of Arts in Social Science
(MASS) and the Homeland Security graduate certificate may
count the five Homeland Security courses as their Cluster A
requirements for the MASS degree. A stand-alone graduate
certificate in homeland security is provided to individuals who
are not enrolled in a degree program at The Citadel but are
interested in receiving a Graduate Certificate in Homeland
Security.
CRMJ-515–Topics in Homeland Security
CRMJ-555–Leadership Application Course in Criminal Justice
CRMJ-560–Homeland Security and Criminal Justice
Administration
CRMJ-568 / PSCI-568–International and Domestic Terrorism
PSCI-569 / CRMJ-569–National Security Policy
CRMJ-570–Homeland Security
CRMJ-572–Ethics and Integrity in Homeland Security
Total Required Courses: 15 credit hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�Graduate Certificate in Intelligence
Analysis
Department of Criminal Justice
843-953-0319
http://www.citadel.edu/root/criminaljustice-ihsecurity-programs/criminaljusticegraduate/graduate-certificate-in-intelligence
Dr. Carl Jensen,
cjensen1@citadel.edu
The Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis is designed for
working professionals who desire to increase their knowledge of
Intelligence Analysis issues, who seek to understand the role and
importance of effective leadership for national security, and who
wish to apply leadership strategies and tactics to complex
intelligence issues.
This program introduces applicable management principles,
policy analysis, critical thinking and enhances critical leadership
skills necessary to successfully address security and intelligence
challenges facing the United States.
The program is well-suited to professionals working in state, local
and, federal intelligence positions such as law enforcement,
personnel, local and state agencies that partner with intelligence
professionals and others seeking to increase their knowledge and
competencies in the area of intelligence.

Admission Requirements
1.
2.

3.

4.

Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
university. Additional transcripts may be required depending
on undergraduate course requirements by program.
Submission of letter of intent, no more than two pages, which
answers the following questions:
a. How has your experience/education prepared you for
graduate courses in intelligence analysis?
b. How will your knowledge, skills, and experiences
contribute to this program’s learning community?
c. What do you hope to gain from this Intelligence Analysis
graduate certificate program?
Submission of the names and contact information for three
(3) references familiar with your work.

Program Requirements
Students must complete 15 hours of graduate study (5 courses).
The program consists of three required intelligence courses (3
credit hours each) at the graduate level and each student must
choose two electives from a specified list of criminal justice,
political science, and homeland security courses. A stand-alone
certificate in Intelligence Analysis is provided to individuals who
are not enrolled in a degree program at The Citadel but are
interested in receiving a Graduate Certificate in Intelligence
Analysis.
Students who are simultaneously enrolled in both the Master of
Arts in Social Science (MASS degree) and the Intelligence
Analysis graduate certificate may count the five Intelligence
Analysis courses as their Cluster A requirements for the MASS
degree. Applicants for simultaneous MASS degree/Intelligence
Analysis certificate must meet all the requirements (admission,
declaration, by course completion without substitution) of the
simultaneous MASS degree/Intelligence Analysis certificate.
Students may NOT enroll in the simultaneous MASS/Homeland
Security AND MASS/Intelligence Analysis certificate programs
(since both would fill the Cluster A requirements) but MAY enroll
in a simultaneous MASS/Leadership and MASS/Intelligence
Analysis certificate programs (since the former fills the Cluster B
and the latter fills the Cluster A) as currently outlined in the CGC
catalog.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
Required Courses:
CRMJ-580–Introduction to Intelligence
CRMJ-581–Intelligence Research and Analysis
CRMJ-582–Intelligence Theory Application
Elective Courses (select two):
CRMJ-515/PSCI-515—Topics in Homeland Security
CRMJ-555/PSCI-555—Leadership Application Course in Criminal
Justice
CRMJ-560—Homeland Security and Criminal Justice
Administration
CRMJ-562— Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
CRMJ-566—Ethics and Integrity in Homeland Security
CRMJ-568/ PSCI-568—International and Domestic Terrorism
CRMJ-569/PSCI-569—National Security Policy
CRMJ-570—Homeland Security
CRMJ-583 —Transnational Organized Crime
CRMJ-585 — Topics in Intelligence
PSCI-510—Topics in Political Science
Total Required Courses: 15 credit hours

All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed by
the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program.

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Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�Graduate Certificate in Leadership
Department of Leadership Studies
843-953-5815
http://www.citadel.edu/root/graduate-certificate-inleadership
Dr. Benjamin Dean, Department Head
bdean@citadel.edu
Dr. Jaye Goosby Smith, Program Director
jsmith53@citadel.edu
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership consists of five (5) three (3)
hour courses at the graduate level which can be used in each of the
following programs: Master of Arts in Social Science, Master of
Science in Project Management, Master of Business
Administration; or can be completed as a stand-alone certificate in
leadership for those interested individuals who are not enrolled in
one of these three programs:

Admission Requirements

LDRS 723 or BADM 713 – Communication for Leadership
PSYC 500 – Human Growth and Development
* LDRS 722/BADM 722 is a prerequisite for these courses.
Application of Leadership (3 Credit hours), choose one (1) of the
following according to your degree status:
BADM-740—Global Business Strategy (if enrolled in the MBA
program)
PMGT-672—Applied Leadership Concepts (if enrolled in M.S.
in Project Management program)
LDRS-710—Ethics, Values, &amp; Principled Leadership
LDRS-711—Leading Change: Organization Development and
Transformation
LDRS-714—Strategic Leadership, Vision, Mission and
Contemporary Issues (if non-degree-seeking or
enrolled in degree programs other than MBA or
Project Management)
LDRS-723—Communications for Leadership
Total Required Courses: 15 credit hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.
1.
2.

Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript for the baccalaureate
degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated by
the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program.
Those enrolled in the Master of Science in Leadership program
will be automatically accepted into this certificate program.

•
•

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
Darkness to Light Training
The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

Program Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership is a 15 credit hour
program consisting of the following requirements:
Required Courses (6 Credit hours):
LDRS-722/BADM-722—Leadership in Organizations
PSYC-570 — Social and Cognitive Foundations of Interpersonal
Behavior
Electives (6 Credit hours), choose two (2) of the following:
LDRS 710 – Ethics, Values, &amp; Principled Leadership*
LDRS 711 – Leading Change: Organization Development and
Transformation*
LDRS 712 – Leading Teams: Coaching, Culture, Diversity,
and Globalization*

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�Graduate Certificate in Literacy
Education

All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed
by the department to receive consideration for admission to this
graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until
admission has been granted into the program.

Zucker Family School of Education
843-953-5097

Students accepted into the Master of Education in Literacy
Education are automatically enrolled in this certificate program.

http://www.citadel.edu/root/literacy-educationprogram

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training

Dr. Stephenie Hewett
stephenie.hewett@citadel.edu
Dr. Robin Jocius, Program Coordinator
robin.jocius@citadel.edu
Dr. Dan Ouzts
ouztsd@citadel.edu
Learning Outcomes
The general goals and objectives of the Graduate Certificate in
Literacy Education are:
A knowledge and mastery of all aspects of the literacy process;
•
A knowledge of those skills necessary to select,
•
administer, and interpret informal and formal assessments
used to examine children’s and adolescents’ literacy
strengths and weaknesses;
A knowledge of the abilities and skills which enhance a
•
wholesome teacher-student-parent relationship in
working with students identified as at-risk readers in
order to develop a case study;
A knowledge of those skills necessary to recognize and
•
accommodate for individual differences in literacy
instruction;
A knowledge of and ability to demonstrate effective literacy
•
instructional strategies;
A knowledge of the relationship of literacy skills to
•
subject-matter content areas;
A knowledge of significant research conducted in literacy
•
education; and
A knowledge of how to effectively support English Language
•
Learners (ELLs)

Program Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Literacy Education consists of five,
three credit hour courses to be taken in the following order:

EDUC-588—Foundations in Literacy
EDUC-589—Methods and Materials for Developing Literacy
Skills
EDUC-590—Literacy Assessment and Instruction
EDUC-592—Teaching Reading and Writing in the Middle and
High School Content Areas
EDUC-591—Practicum in Literacy Education
Total Required Courses: 15 credit hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.
*Recommendation for certification by the State of South Carolina
requires a satisfactory score on the Praxis II Examination.

Non-Licensure Graduate Certificate in Literacy
Education Option:
Students may pursue the Graduate Certificate in Literacy
Education who are not licensed by the state.

Admission Requirements
1.
2.

Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest degree
conferred from a regionally accredited college or university.

Admission Requirements
1.
2.

3.
4.

Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript directly from each
regionally accredited college or university from which a
degree has been conferred. Applicants are expected to have a
2.5 cumulative undergraduate grade point average.
Submission of valid teaching certificate issued by South
Carolina or another state.
Submission of proof of two years teaching experience, to be
recommended for licensure with the state.

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Certification will not be recommended from The Citadel nor from
the SC State Department of Education. Upon completion of these
requirements and completion of the five courses listed above, the
student will have completed the Graduate Certificate in Literacy
Education from The Citadel. Certificate completion will be noted
on the official Citadel transcript.

�Graduate Certificate in Manufacturing
Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
843-953-5057
http://www.citadel.edu/root/me-graduateprograms/manufacturing
Dr. Robert J. Rabb, P.E.
rrabb@citadel.edu
The Graduate Certificate in the Manufacturing Engineering
program is designed to provide students with a unique
perspective, essential knowledge, and advanced engineering
skills needed by todays practicing mechanical engineer. The
courses are design focused for immediate transference to design
applications in current industry and research.

Admission Requirements
Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for
admission into the Manufacturing Engineering Certificate
program.
1. Completion of the online graduate application along
with the non-refundable application fee.
2. Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree directly from an accredited college or university.
*Students who have
manufacturing focus
Engineering Graduate
not be required for
program).

been admitted to the MSME with a
need to apply for the Manufacturing
Certificate program (application fee will
those already admitted to the MSME

All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated by
the department to receive consideration to the Manufacturing
Engineering Graduate Certificate program. An undergraduate
engineering degree from an ABET accredited engineering
program is required or approved degree from the department
head.

Program Requirements
Students are required to complete 12 hours of graduate study
within a three-year period from the time of registration in their
first mechanical engineering graduate course at The Citadel.
Students who fulfill the program requirements will earn a
Graduate Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (Course Requirements)
All certificate candidates must:
1. File a plan of study outlining the intended areas of interest
and listing the top four corresponding courses of interest.
2. Complete 4 courses (12 hours) from the manufacturing
engineering area of study below.
REQUIRED COURSES:
MECH 625 Computer-Aided Design and Analysis
MECH 635 Computer-Aided Design and Analysis Laboratory
(0 credit, required with MECH 625)
MECH 640 Manufacturing Process and Design
MECH 645 Machine Design
MECH 660 Advanced Design
Course/ Certificate Availability: The courses / certificates will
be offered based on student preferences / overall demand indicated
in the plan of study to be submitted after acceptance. Students
should be aware course / certificate offerings will be based on
minimum class size enrollment. The Mechanical Engineering
Program will continually monitor student interest to expedite
completion of the program of study.

�Graduate Certificate in Mechatronics
Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
843-953-5057
http://www.citadel.edu/root/me-graduateprograms/mechatronics
Dr. Robert J. Rabb, P.E.
rrabb@citadel.edu
The Graduate Certificate in the Mechatronics Engineering
program is designed to provide students with a unique
perspective, essential knowledge, and advanced engineering
skills needed by todays practicing mechanical engineer. The
courses are design focused for immediate transference to design
applications in current industry and research.

Admission Requirements
Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for
admission into the Mechatronics Engineering Certificate
program.
1. Completion of the online graduate application along
with the non-refundable application fee.
2. Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree directly from an accredited college or university.
*Students who have been admitted to the MSME with a
mechatronics focus need to apply for the Mechatronics
Engineering Graduate Certificate program (application fee will
not be required for those already admitted to the MSME
program).
All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated by
the department to receive consideration to the Mechatronics
Engineering Graduate Certificate program. An undergraduate
engineering degree from an ABET accredited engineering
program is required or approved degree from the department
head.

Program Requirements
Students are required to complete 12 hours of graduate study
within a three-year period from the time of registration in their
first mechanical engineering graduate course at The Citadel.
Students who fulfill the program requirements will earn a
Graduate Certificate in Mechatronics Engineering.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (Course Requirements)
All certificate candidates must:
1. File a plan of study outlining the intended areas of
interest and listing the top four corresponding courses of
interest.
2. Complete 4 courses (12 hours) from the mechatronics
engineering area of study below.
REQUIRED COURSES:
MECH 650 Modeling, Analysis, and Control Systems
MECH 655 Advanced Mechatronics
MECH 750 Introduction to Modern Control Engineering
MECH 755 Nonlinear Control Engineering
Course/ Certificate Availability: The courses / certificates will
be offered based on student preferences / overall demand
indicated in the plan of study to be submitted after acceptance.
Students should be aware course / certificate offerings will be
based on minimum class size enrollment. The Mechanical
Engineering Program will continually monitor student interest to
expedite completion of the program of study.

�Graduate Certificate in Military Leadership
Department of Leadership Studies
843-953-5815
http://www.citadel.edu/root/graduate-certificatemilitary-leadership
Dr. Benjamin Dean, Department Head
bdean@citadel.edu
Dr. Jaye Goosby Smith, Program Director
jsmith53@citadel.edu
The Graduate Certificate in Military Leadership provides an
opportunity for civilian and military students to pursue a course of
study in military leadership. The courses, all offered online, examine
world and U.S. military leaders from the perspective of effectiveness,
style and practice. In addition, the program includes the study of the
evolution of military leadership thought within the larger body of
knowledge on leadership. Courses cover contemporary military
leadership issues and strategy. The certificate program includes an
individual research project focused on a specific dimension of military
leadership. This serves as the student's capstone experience in the
program. Finally, the five courses in the certificate program can be
coupled with the following seven additional courses to complete the
M.S. in Leadership degree.
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LDRS 710
LDRS 711
LDRS 712
LDRS 723 or BADM 713
LDRS 766/BADM 766
PSYC 570
PSCI 501 or EDUC 512

Admission Requirements
1.
2.

Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript for the baccalaureate
degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated by the
department to receive consideration for admission to this graduate
certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until admission has
been granted into the program.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

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Program Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES
LDRS 750 – Evolution of Military Leadership Thought
LDRS 751 – Survey of US Military Leaders
LDRS 752 – Survey of World Military Leaders
LDRS 753 – Strategy &amp; Contemporary Military Leadership
Issues
LDRS 715 – Leadership Capstone Project *
*Must be taken as the last course in the certificate program.
Total Required Courses: 15 credit hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

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�Graduate Certificate in Power and
Energy Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
843-953-5057
http://www.citadel.edu/root/me-graduateprograms/power-and-energy
Dr. Robert J. Rabb, P.E.
rrabb@citadel.edu
The Graduate Certificate in the Power and Energy Engineering
program is designed to provide students with a unique perspective,
essential knowledge, and advanced engineering skills needed by
todays practicing mechanical engineer. The courses are design
focused for immediate transference to design applications in current
industry and research.

Admission Requirements
Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for admission
into the Power and Energy Engineering Certificate program.
1. Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
2. Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree directly from an accredited college or university.
*Students who have been admitted to the MSME with a power and
energy focus need to apply for the Power and Energy Engineering
Graduate Certificate program (application fee will not be required
for those already admitted to the MSME program).
All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated by
the department to receive consideration to the Power and Energy
Engineering Graduate Certificate program. An undergraduate
engineering degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
is required or approved degree from the department head.

Program Requirements
Students are required to complete 12 hours of graduate study within
a three-year period from the time of registration in their first
mechanical engineering graduate course at The Citadel. Students
who fulfill the program requirements will earn a Graduate Certificate
in Power and Energy Engineering.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (Course Requirements)
All certificate candidates must:
1. File a plan of study outlining the intended areas of interest
and listing the top four corresponding courses of interest.
2. Complete 4 courses (12 hours) from the power and energy
engineering area of study below.
REQUIRED COURSES:
MECH 615
Applied Heat Transfer
MECH 617
Advanced Topics in Renewable Energy Systems
MECH 618
Energy Sources, Technology, and Policy
MECH 619
Power Systems Engineering
Course/ Certificate Availability: The courses / certificates will be
offered based on student preferences / overall demand indicated in
the plan of study to be submitted after acceptance. Students should
be aware course / certificate offerings will be based on minimum
class size enrollment. The Mechanical Engineering Program will
continually monitor student interest to expedite completion of the
program of study.

�Graduate Certificate in Sport
Management - Sport Sales &amp; Marketing
Department of Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science
843-953-5060
http://www.citadel.edu/root/hess-programs/
graduate/graduate-certificate-sport-management
Dr. Harry Davakos, Program Coordinator
843-953-7957, Harry.Davakos@citadel.edu
Dr. Michelle Richardson,
843-953-7957, frichard@citadel.edu
The Graduate Certificate in Sport Management is comprised of
five (5) courses that will enhance the student’s breadth and depth
of knowledge and skills in sport sales and marketing. These
courses were specifically developed to broaden knowledge, skills,
and abilities of working professionals in the field of sport
management as well as provide such skills to students who wish
to enhance their career marketability. In addition, graduate
programs, such as the M.S. in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
and the M.A. in Sport Management at The Citadel, may accept
these certificate program courses if admission is granted to both
simultaneously.

Admission Requirements
Requirements and application procedures for admission into the
Sport Management program:
1. Contact the Program Coordinator of the Sport Management
Program.
2. Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
3. Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree from a regionally accredited college and university.
4. Submission of resume detailing previous work experience.
5. Submission of letter of intent addressing the following
questions:
a. How have your past experiences prepared you for the
graduate work in Sport Management?
b. How will your knowledge, skills, and attitudes
contribute to the sport marketing/sales learning
community?
c. What do you hope to gain if accepted to the Graduate
Certificate in Sport Management Program?
All materials must be received by the CGC and evaluated by the
department to receive consideration for entrance into the Sport
Management Graduate Certificate Program. Coursework is not to
begin until admission has been granted into the program.

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Students accepted to the Master of Arts in Sport Management are
automatically enrolled in this certificate program.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training

Program Requirements
HESS-518—Sport Marketing
HESS-521—The Art of Selling in Sport
HESS-523—Administration and Leadership of Exercise and
Sport Organizations
HESS-539—Sport Public Relations and Promotions
HESS-558—Advertising in Sport
Total Required Courses: 15 credit hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�Graduate Certificate in Structural
Engineering
School of Engineering, 843-953-5083
http://www.citadel.edu/root/cee-graduateprograms/structural-engineering
Dr. Kevin C. Bower, P.E.
kevin.bower@citadel.edu
The Graduate Certificate in Structural Engineering program
focuses on applied advanced engineering skills needed by todays
practicing structural engineer. The courses are designed focused
for immediate transference to design applications in the United
States.

Admission Requirements
1.

2.
3.

Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for
admission into the Structural Engineering Graduate
Certificate program.
Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree directly from an ABET accredited engineering
program or approved alternative.

*Students who have been admitted to the MSCE with a structural
focus need to apply for the Structural Engineering Graduate
Certificate program (application fee will not be required for those
already admitted to the MSCE program).
All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated by
the department to receive consideration to the Structural
Engineering Graduate Certificate program. An undergraduate
civil engineering degree from an ABET accredited engineering is
required or approval degree from the department head.

Program Requirements
Students are required to complete 12 hours of graduate study
within a three-year period from the time of registration in their
first civil engineering graduate course at The Citadel. Students
who fulfill the program requirements will earn a Graduate
Certificate in Structural Engineering.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (Course Requirements)
All degree candidates must:
1.
File a plan of study outlining the intended areas of interest
and listing the top four corresponding courses of interest
2.
Complete 4 courses (12 hours) from the structural
engineering areas of study below.
Structural Engineering
CIVL 504
Designing for Natural and Manmade Hazards
CIVL 608
Structural Loads and Systems
CIVL 610
Wood Design
CIVL 655
Masonry Structural Design
CIVL 657
Indeterminate and Matrix Structural Analysis
CIVL 711
Design of Masonry, Wood and Cold Formed Steel
Structures
CIVL 712
Design of Coastal Structures and Bridges
CIVL 713
Design of Civil Engineering Systems for Natural
and Manmade Hazards
CVIL 714
Advanced Steel Design
CIVL 715
Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
CIVL 716
Analysis and Design of Prestressed Concrete
Members
CIVL 718
Matrix and Finite Element Analysis
CIVL 719
Elastic Stability of Structures
CIVL 720
Dynamic Analysis of Structures
CIVL 721
Earthquake Engineering for Structural Engineers
Course/ Certificate Availability: The courses/ certificates will
be offered based on student preferences/ overall demand
indicated in your plan of study to be submitted after acceptance.
Students should be aware course/ certificate offerings will be
based on minimum class size enrollment. The Civil and
Environmental Engineering Department will continually monitor
student interest to expedite completion of your program of study.

�Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs
School of Education
843-953-5097
http://www.citadel.edu/root/counselor-educationprograms/graduate-certificate-in-student-affairs
Dr. Guy Ilagan,
gilagan@citadel.edu
Dr. Aaron Oberman, Program Coordinator
obermana1@citadel.edu
Dr. George T. Williams,
williamsg@citadel.edu
The Citadel Graduate College (CGC) and the Division of Counselor
Education within the Zucker Family School of Education (SOE) is
committed to principled educational leadership in higher education,
making The Citadel the ideal place for offering a program that aims
to prepare leaders in Student Affairs.
The Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs is designed to teach
students aspiring to work (or currently working) in higher
education how to:
•
Use resources effectively to achieve institutional missions and
goals;
•
Establish high expectations for the learning process; and
•
Equip individuals with the skills needed to engage students in
active learning, while building supportive and inclusive
communities within higher education institutions that help
students develop coherent values and ethical standards.

Admission Requirements
1.
2.

3.

Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript reflecting the highest
degree earned from a regionally accredited college or
university.
Submission of one letter of recommendation.

Once all admission requirements have been satisfied, the SOE
Division of Counselor Education Admissions Committee will
review the application, and the applicant will be notified of their
admission decision. Coursework is not to begin until admission
has been granted into the program.
Students accepted into the Master of Education in Counselor
Education: Student Affairs and College Counseling are
automatically enrolled in this certificate program.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training

Program Requirements
The Student Affairs certificate program consists of four, three
credit-hour courses totaling 12 graduate credit hours. Students
may choose to enroll in 15 credit hours when including a
practicum. Courses in the program are typically offered at the
Lowcountry Graduate Center (LGC).
EDUC-537—Student Development Services in Higher Education
EDUC-538—Theories of Student Development in Higher
Education
EDUC-539—Higher Education Administration
EDUC-613—Foundations of American Higher Education
EDUC-634—Practicum in Student Affairs and College Counseling
(optional)
Total Required Courses: 12 credit hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering
Management
School of Engineering
843-953-9811
http://www.citadel.edu/root/pmgt-admission
Dr. Charles Skipper
charles.skipper@citadel.edu
The Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering Management
(SEM) program provides a multidisciplinary approach to the
management and delivery of complex projects and programs.
The SEM course of instruction presents systems engineering as
a well-developed body of knowledge, methodologies and
techniques from a management perspective with application to
a wide range of industries.

Admission Requirements
Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for
admission into the SEM graduate certificate program.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Completion of the online graduate application along with the
non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Submission of resume detailing work experience, or
permission of Department Head.
Submission a one-page letter of intent (form available at
www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege/forms)that provides
concise, complete answers to the following questions:
a. How has your experience prepared you for the SEM
graduate courses?
b. How will your knowledge, skills and attitudes contribute
to the SEM program’s learning community?
c. What do you hope to gain from the SEM graduate
certificate program?

All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated
by the department to receive consideration for admission to the
SEM graduate certificate program. An undergraduate engineering
degree is not required. Coursework will not begin until admission
has been granted into the program.

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•
•

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearing)

Darkness to Light Training
The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

Program Requirements
Students must complete three required courses and one of
the elective courses identified below:
Required Courses:
• PMGT-680 Systems Engineering Management
Fundamentals
• PMGT-681 Requirements Development and Management
• PMGT-682 System Verification and Validation
Elective Courses (Select one):
• PMGT-683 Systems Modeling and Integration
• PMGT-684 Human System Integration
• PMGT-685 Decision and Risk Analysis
Up to four courses in the SEM program may be used in
completing the elective requirements for the Master of Science
in Project Management. Please see your advisor for eligibility.
Students must complete their coursework with a grade point
average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on hours earned in these four
courses.

Total Required Courses: 12 credit hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�Graduate Certificate in Technical Program
Management
School of Engineering
843-953-9811
http://www.citadel.edu/root/pmgt-admission
Dr. Charles Skipper,
charles.skipper@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of the Technical Program Management (TPgM)
graduate certificate program is to educate and prepare technical
professionals to serve as program and portfolio managers and
leaders.

Admission Requirements
Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for
admission into the TPgM graduate certificate program.
1. Completion of the online graduate application along with the
application fee.
2. Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree directly from a regionally accredited college or
university.
3. Submission of resume detailing work experience.
4. Submission of a one-page letter of intent that provides concise,
complete answers to the following questions:
a. How has your experience prepared you for the
TPgM graduate courses?
b. How will your knowledge, skills and attitudes
contribute to the TPgM program’s learning
community?
c. What do you hope to gain from the TPgM graduate
program?
All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated by
the department to receive consideration to the TPgM Graduate
Certificate program. An undergraduate engineering degree is not
required.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearing)
•
Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

Program Requirements
Students are required to complete 12 hours of graduate study within
a two-year period from the time of registration in their first TPgM
graduate course at The Citadel. Students who fulfill the program
requirements will earn a Graduate Certificate in Technical Program
Management.
The required courses for the TPgM Graduate Certificate
Program are:
• PMGT-660: Overview of Technical Program Management
• PMGT-661: The Legal and Contractual Aspects of Program
Management
• PMGT-662: Program Development Strategies and Processes
• PMGT-685: Decision and Risk Analysis
Up to four courses in the TPgM Certificate program may be used in
completing the elective requirements for the Master of Science in
Project Management. Please see your advisor for eligibility.
Students must complete their coursework with a grade point
average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on hours earned in these four
courses.
Total Required Courses: 12 credit hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

�Graduate Certificate in Technical Project
Management
School of Engineering
843-953-9811
http://www.citadel.edu/root/pmgt-admission
Dr. Charles Skipper,
charles.skipper@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of the Technical Project Management (TPM) graduate
certificate program is to educate and train the next generation of
technical and professional leaders.

Admission Requirements
Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for
admission into the TPM graduate certificate program.
1. Completion of the online graduate application along
with the non-refundable application fee.
2. Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree directly from a regionally accredited college or
university.
3. Submission of resume detailing work experience.
4. Submission of a one-page letter of intent that provides
concise, complete answers to the following questions:
a. How has your experience prepared you for the TPM
graduate courses?
b. How will your knowledge, skills and attitudes contribute
to the TPM program’s learning community?
c. What do you hope to gain from the TPM graduate
program?
*Students who have been admitted to the MSPM are
automatically enrolled in the TPM Graduate Certificate
program.
All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated
by the department to receive consideration for admission to the
TPM Graduate Certificate program. An undergraduate engineering
degree is not required. Applicants enrolled in the Master of Science
in Project Management are automatically enrolled in this certificate
program.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

Program Requirements
Students are required to complete 12 hours of graduate study within
a two-year period from the time of registration in their first TPM
graduate course at The Citadel. Students who fulfill the program
requirements will earn a Graduate Certificate in Technical Project
Management. The four courses in the TPM Certificate Program are
required core courses for completing the requirements for the
Master of Science in Project Management.
The required courses for the TPM Graduate Certificate
Program are:
• PMGT-650: Overview of Technical Project Management
• PMGT-651: Technical Project Planning and Scheduling
• PMGT-652: Applications of Quality Management
• PMGT-653: Technical Project Support and Operations
Students must complete their coursework with a grade point
average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on hours earned in these four
courses.
Total Required Courses: 12 credit hours

Descriptions of courses are listed in the last section of this catalog.

All students are required to complete a capstone project that spans
the four TPM courses.
A formal presentation of the completed capstone project will be
made upon completion of PMGT 653. Students are also expected
to present their capstone project to industry professionals.

�Graduate Certificate in Transportation
Engineering
School of Engineering, 843-953-5083
http://www.citadel.edu/root/cee-graduateprograms/transportation-engineering
Dr. Kevin C. Bower, P.E.
kevin.bower@citadel.edu
The Graduate Certificate in Transportation Engineering program
focuses on applied advanced engineering skills needed by todays
practicing transportation engineer. The courses are designed
focused for immediate transference to design applications in the
United States.

Admission Requirements
1.

2.
3.

Successful applicants must meet the following criteria for
admission into the Transportation Engineering Graduate
Certificate program.
Completion of the online graduate application along with
the non-refundable application fee.
Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate
degree directly from an ABET accredited engineering
program or approved alternative.

*Students who have been admitted to the MSCE with a
transportation focus need to apply for Transportation Engineering
Graduate Certificate program (application fee will not be required
for those already admitted to the MSCE program).
All material must be received by the CGC office and evaluated by
the department to receive consideration to the Transportation
Engineering Graduate Certificate program. An undergraduate
civil engineering degree from an ABET accredited engineering is
required or approval degree from the department head.

Program Requirements
Students are required to complete 12 hours of graduate study
within a three-year period from the time of registration in their
first civil engineering graduate course at The Citadel. Students
who fulfill the program requirements will earn a Graduate
Certificate in Transportation Engineering.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (non-credit bearing)
• Darkness to Light Training
• The Citadel Principled Leadership Seminar – LDRS 500

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (Course Requirements)
All degree candidates must:
1. File a plan of study outlining the intended areas of interest
and listing the top four corresponding courses of interest
2. Complete 4 courses (12 hours) from the transportation
engineering areas of study below.
Transportation Engineering
CIVL 506
Geographic Information Systems
CIVL 575
Traffic Engineering Operations
CIVL 576
Roadway Geometric Design
CIVL 612
Urban Transportation Planning
CIVL 640
Urban Mobility Infrastructure Policy and
Planning
CIVL 642
Public Health, Physical Activity, and Design of
the Built Environment
CIVL 740
Transportation Safety Engineering
CIVL 741
Travel Demand Forecasting
Course/ Certificate Availability: The courses/ certificates will be
offered based on student preferences/ overall demand indicated in
your plan of study to be submitted after acceptance. Students
should be aware course/ certificate offerings will be based on
minimum class size enrollment. The Civil and Environmental
Engineering Department will continually monitor student interest
to expedite completion of your program of study.

�EVENING
UNDERGRADUATE
DEGREE PROGRAMS

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�Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

2.

Department of Criminal Justice
843-953-0319

3.

http://www.citadel.edu/root/
eveningundergraduatestudies-2-2-programs/
criminal-justice

4.
5.
6.

Ms. Lindey Maza
lmaza@citadel.edu

Admission Requirements
1.
2.

The 2 + 2 program/degree completion program in criminal
justice was created to provide students with an opportunity to
receive a four-year degree from The Citadel in the evening. The
requirements for the major consist of a total of 65 general
elective credit hours and 55 upper division credit hours.
According to Citadel policy, students must complete their last
36 hours at The Citadel. 45 credit hours in the major and 15
credit hours of elective courses, 36 of which must be taken at
The Citadel.

Mission
The mission of the Criminal Justice program is to foster an
intellectually stimulating educational experience that prepares
students to work within the criminal justice system and its related
fields as well as laying the academic foundation for graduate
study. This is accomplished by developing students’
understanding of the causes of crime, which includes a grasp of
the larger social context in which crime occurs, the operation and
effectiveness of agencies within the criminal justice system, as
well as developing students’ analytical skills that enable them to
conduct and evaluate criminal justice-related research.

Expected Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students should
generally possess:
•
•
•
•
•

An understanding of the theories relating to
crime causation and criminality
An understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of
the criminal justice system
Develop skills that enable the student to conduct
and evaluate criminal justice-related research
Advanced reading, writing, and verbal
communication skills
An understanding of administrative principles
and practices found in criminal justice agencies

The Steps
1.

Submit SAT/ACT scores or take a technical
college’s placement exam.
Visit the Technical College’s Orientation Center to be
assigned an advisor.
Meet with your advisor to fill out a 2+2 enrollment
form.
Complete specified courses at the technical college with
a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
Apply to The Citadel.

Apply to a regionally accredited college or
university. If attending a technical college, list
either A.A. or CRJ as your major and CitadelCriminal Justice as your career path.

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Completion of the evening undergraduate application.
Submission of all official transcripts from regionally
accredited colleges or universities attended. Courses
with a grade of C or higher will be considered for
transfer to The Citadel. All transcripts must be received
in order for the application to be complete and
reviewed.

Students may begin taking Citadel courses at any time as
long as 24 college credit hours have been transferred to The
Citadel and prerequisites have been met.

Program of Study
Courses taken at a South Carolina technical college
(or equivalent): 65 credit hours
Courses:
Writing/English Composition-6 hours
ENG-101 English Composition I
ENG-102 English Composition II
Humanities/Foreign Language-6 hours
MUS-105 Music Appreciation
ART-101 Art History and Appreciation
ART-107 History of Early Western Art
ART-108 History of Western Art
PHI-101 Introduction to Philosophy
PHI-110 Ethics
REL-101 Introduction to Religion
Any Introductory Language sequence 101/102
(does not have to be sequential)

Hours
3
3

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6

History-6 hours
(Select one Sequence)
HIS-101/102 History of Western Civ.
HIS-104/105 History of World Civ.

6
6

Mathematics-6 hours
MAT-109 College Algebra with Modeling
MAT-120 Probability and Statistics

3
3

Science-8 hours
Courses must have lab, not necessarily sequential
BIO-101 Biological Science I + lab
BIO-102 Biological Science II + lab
CHM-106 Contemporary Chemistry I + lab
CHM-107 Contemporary Chemistry II + lab

4
4
4
4

�PHY-201 Physics I + lab
PHY-202 Physics II + lab
AST-101 Solar System Astronomy + lab
AST-102 Stellar Astronomy + lab

4
4
4
4

Social Science-6 hours
SOCI-101 Introduction to Sociology
Take one of the following:
ANT-101 Cultural Anthropology
PSC-201 American National Gov.
PSY-201 General Psychology

3
3
3
3

Criminal Justice Major-6 Hours
CRJ-101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRJ-125 Criminology

3
3

Lower Division Electives 21 hours (Any Courses Apply)
Recommended for technical college CRJ Students
CPT-101 Intro to Computers
CRJ-120 Constitutional Law
CRJ-130 Police Administration
CRJ-210 Juvenile and the Law
CRJ-220 Judicial Process
CRJ-236 Criminal Evidence
CRJ-242 Correctional Systems

CPT-101 Intro to Computers (3 hours)
Oral Communications (3 hours)
Literature (3 hours)
Humanities/Social Sci/Comm (9 hours)

Courses Taken at The Citadel: 55 credit hours
Hours
1

Required courses if not taken at a technical college - 6 hours
CRMJ-201 Intro to Criminal Justice
3
CRMJ-202 Criminology
3
Required Courses - 6 hours
CRMJ-370 Police Systems
CRMJ-380 Corrections

3
3

Upper Level Elective Courses in the Major: 33 Credit Hours
(Must be at 300 level or higher)
33 hours must be taken from the courses listed below:
Note: CRMJ-201 is a prerequisite for all criminal justice courses
except CRMJ-202. Students may choose from the following list
of upper level elective courses in criminal justice.
CRMJ-330 Emergency Management
CRMJ-331 Cyber Investigations
CRMJ-332 Comparative Homeland Security
CRMJ-333 Immigration and Security
CRMJ-371 Criminal Law
CRMJ-372 Critical Issues in Law Enforcement

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Three of the following courses can count as an upper level
elective in the major:

Recommended for technical college AA Students

Course
EUGS-101-Introduction to The Citadel Experience
(must be taken in first semester at The Citadel)

CRMJ-373 Criminal Evidence
CRMJ-375 Criminal Justice Administration
CRMJ-381 Organized Crime
CRMJ-382 Drugs and Crime
CRMJ-383 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
CRMJ-384 International Crime
CRMJ-385 Juvenile Delinquency
CRMJ-386 Research Methods in Criminal Justice
CRMJ-387 Criminal Investigation
CRMJ-388 White Collar Crime
CRMJ-389 Justice in Latin America
CRMJ-390 Victimology
CRMJ-391 Criminalistics
CRMJ-392 Computer Crime
CRMJ-393 Homicide
CRMJ-465 Special Topics in Criminal Justice
CRMJ-470 Ethics
CRMJ-471 Psychology of Crime
CRMJ-472 Crime Prevention
CRMJ-498 Independent Study
CRMJ-499 Internship
INTL-210 Homeland Security
INTL-310 Intelligence Collection Systems &amp; Programs
INTL-311 US Intelligence Systems and Failures

3
3
3
3
3
3

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Electives: (3 courses, 9 credit hours)
PSCI-302 Urban Politics
PSCI-310 Domestic Terrorism
PSCI-311 The Civil Rights Movement
and American Politics
PSCI-342 International Terrorism
PSCI-361 Law and Legal Process
PSCI-392 Political Theory
PSCI-401 Public Policy Process
PSCI-461 Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law
PSCI-462 Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties
SOCI-201,202 and any 300-400 level course in sociology

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Credit for CRMJ-498 (Independent Study) and CRMJ-499
(Internships): Approval is required from the participating faculty
member, the 2 + 2 program director, and the Associate Provost
and Dean of Evening Undergraduate Studies. Non 2+2 students’
transfer credit will be evaluated according to Citadel policy.

Upper Level Elective Courses: 15 Credit Hours
Must be courses at the 300-400 level

�Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration
School of Business, 843-953-5056
http://www.citadel.edu/root/
eveningundergraduatestudies-2-2-programs/businessadministration
Morgan LaForge, M.Ed., 843-953-5257
mlaforge@citadel.edu
Mission
The mission of the School of Business is to educate and develop
leaders of principle to serve a global community.

Program Description
The Citadel’s Evening Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration is a degree completion program. Students take
freshman and sophomore level courses at a SC technical college,
and attend The Citadel for their junior and senior level courses.
Students enrolled at a SC technical college should pursue an
Associate in Arts degree. Students may being taking Citadel
courses at any time as long as 24 college credit hours have been
transferred to The Citadel and prerequisites have been met.
Prerequisites include English Composition I and II, College
Algebra, Probability and Statistics, Micro and Macroeconomics,
Financial and Managerial Accounting, and Introduction to
Computers.

Admission Requirements
To be admitted into The Citadel’s portion of the program, students
must:
1.
2.

3.

Complete the evening undergraduate application.
Submit all official transcripts from regionally accredited
colleges or universities attended. Courses with a grade of C or
higher will be considered for transfer. All transcripts must be
received in order for the application to be complete and
reviewed.
Complete the designated courses with an approved technical
college or equivalent with a grade of C or higher and have a
minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Program of Study
The Business Administration program consists of 62 hours of
general education and lower division courses at a South Carolina
technical college, 46 credit hours of upper division courses at The
Citadel, and 12 credit hours of elective courses taken at a technical
college, The Citadel or another institution.

Courses Taken at a South Carolina technical college (or
equivalent): 62 credit hours
Courses:
Writing/English Composition (6 hours)
ENG-101 English Composition I
ENG-102 English Composition II
Humanities/Foreign Language (6 hours)
MUS-105 Music Appreciation
ART-101 Art History and Appreciation
ART-107 History of Early Western Art
ART-108 History of Western Art
PHI-101 Introduction to Philosophy
PHI 105 Introduction to Ethics (recommended)
PHI-110 Ethics
REL-101 Introduction to Religion
FRE/SPA/GER-101 and/or 102
(Need not be in the same language)

3
3

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6

Mathematics (6 hours)
MAT-110 College Algebra
MAT-130 Elementary Calculus

3
3

History (6 hours)
HIS-101 History of Western Civ. I
HIS-102 History of Western Civ. II
HIS-104 History of World Civ. I
HIS-105 History of World Civ. II
HIS-201 American History I
HIS-202 American History II

3
3
3
3
3
3

Science (8 hours)
Courses must have lab and need not be sequential
BIO-101 Biological Science I
BIO-102 Biological Science II
CHM-110 College Chemistry I
CHM-111 College Chemistry II
PHY-201 Physics I
PHY-202 Physics II
AST-101 Solar System Astronomy
AST-102 Stellar Astronomy

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

Social Science (6 hours)
ECO-210 Macroeconomics
ECO-211 Microeconomics

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Hours

3
3

�Business Major Courses (12 hours)
MAT-120 Probability &amp; Statistics
ACC-101 Accounting Principles I
ACC-102 Accounting Principles II
CPT-101 Introduction to Computers

3
3
3
3

Courses Taken at a South Carolina technical college, The
Citadel, or Another Institution – 12 hours
Electives (12 hours)
Courses may be any college level transferable course.

Lower Division Electives (12 hours)
Any courses apply
Recommended for AA students:
Electives - 12
(Select from Humanities/Social Sciences/
Communication/Foreign Languages)

Total Credit Hours: 120

Courses Taken at The Citadel: 46 credit hours
Courses:

General Electives (6 Hours)
Courses may be any 300 or 400 level course offered in the
evening or online at The Citadel. Students must have the required
prerequisites in order to register for the course.

Hours

EUGS 101-Introduction to The Citadel Experience (must be
taken in first semester at The Citadel)
1
Business Major Requirements (27 Hours)
BADM-216 Communication in Business
BADM-217 Computer Applications in Business
BADM-305 Legal &amp; Ethical Env. of Business
BADM-309 Marketing Principles
BADM-321 Business Finance
BADM-338 Management &amp; Org. Behavior
BADM-371 Leadership in Organizations
BADM-410 Production &amp; Operations Mgt.
BADM-422 Strategic Management
Business Electives (12 Hours)
BADM-320 International Business
BADM-323 Quality Management
BADM-324 Purchasing and Materials Management
BADM-326 Principles of Real Estate
BADM-327 Principled Entrepreneurship and the Free
Enterprise System
BADM-329 Project Management
BADM-404 Investments
BADM-405 Marketing Management
BADM-407 Money and Banking
BADM-409 Human Resource Management
BADM-413 International Marketing
BADM-414 Consumer Behavior
BADM-415 Relationship Marketing
BADM-417 Management Information Systems
BADM-420 Management of Change
BADM-421 Logistics Management
BADM-423 Personal Finance
BADM-425 Small Business Management/ Entrepreneurship
BADM-428 Technology and Entrepreneurship
BADM-429 Technology and Entrepreneurship
BADM-430–435 Seminar in Business Administration
BADM-450 Internship
BADM-490 Independent Study

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3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

�Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Program of Study

Department of Political Science
843-953-5072

Courses taken at a South Carolina technical college (or
equivalent): 65 credit hours

http://www.citadel.edu/root/
eveningundergraduatestudies-2-2-programs/
political-science

Writing/English Composition (6 hours)
ENG 101 English Composition I – 3
ENG 102 English Composition II – 3

Dr. Dubose Kapeluck, Department Head
843-953-2037
dubose.kapeluck@citadel.edu

Humanities/Foreign Language (6 hours)
MUS 105 Music Appreciation – 3
ART 101 Art History and Appreciation – 3
ART 107 History of Early Western Art – 3
ART 108 History of Western Art – 3
PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy – 3
PHI 110 Ethics – 3
REL 101 Introduction to Religion – 3
FRE/SPA/GER 101 and 102 – 8

Brad Collins, Advisor
843-953-4852
collinsb1@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of the 2+2/degree completion program in Political
Science is to foster an intellectually stimulating experience that
prepares students to work within political science and its related
fields as well as laying the academic foundation for graduate study.
Majoring in political science affords students an opportunity to
obtain a broad liberal arts education that enriches their lives and
acquaints them with the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
As a central element of a liberal arts education, political science
provides preparation for graduate education and for the pursuit of
useful and satisfying careers.
While our faculty represents a wide variety of theoretical and
methodological approaches, we share a strong interest in solving
the puzzles of contemporary political life. In carrying out its
teaching mission, the political science faculty is devoted to
providing individualized attention aimed at encouraging students to
enhance their critical-thinking and problem- solving skills while
further honing real-life skills related to reading, writing, listening
and speaking.

Admission Requirements
1. Completion of the evening undergraduate application.
2. Submission of all official transcripts from regionally
accredited colleges or universities attended. Courses
with a grade of C or higher will be considered for
transfer to The Citadel. All transcripts must be received
in order for the application to be complete and
reviewed.
Students may begin taking Citadel courses at any time as long as
24 college credit hours have been transferred to The Citadel and
prerequisites have been met.

History (6 hours)
HIS 101 Western Civ. to 1689 – 3
HIS 102 Western Civ. post 1689 – 3
HIS 104 World History I – 3
HIS 105 World History II – 3
HIS 201 American History Discovery to 1877 – 3
HIS 202 American History 1877 to Present – 3
Mathematics (6 hours)
MAT 109 College Algebra with Modeling – 3
or MAT 110 College Algebra – 3
MAT 120 Probability and Statistics – 3
Science (8 hours with lab, not necessarily sequential)
BIO 101 Biological Science I – 4
BIO 102 Biological Science II – 4
CHM 110 College Chemistry I – 4
CHM 111 College Chemistry II – 4
PHY 201 Physics I – 4
PHY 202 Physics II – 4
AST 101 Solar System Astronomy – 4
AST 102 Stellar Astronomy – 4
Social Science (9 hours)
PSC 201 American Gov. – 3
PSC 215 State and Local Gov. – 3
ECO 210 Macroeconomics – 3
Lower Division Electives (24 hours)
(Any Transferable Courses Apply)
Oral Communication – 3
CPT 101 Introduction to Computers – 3
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology – 3
PSC 220 Introduction to International Relations – 3
CRJ 125 Criminology – 3
Any courses in Humanities/Social Sciences/Communication (for a
total of 9 hours)

Total Credit Hours at a Technical College: 65

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�Courses taken at The Citadel: 52 credit hours
EUGS 101-Introduction to The Citadel Experience - 1 (must be
taken in first semester at The Citadel)
Required Major Courses: 6 hours
PSCI 361 Law and Legal Process – 3
PSCI 461 Powers of Government – 3
American Politics Electives: 15 hours
PSCI 301 American Parties and Politics – 3
PSCI 302 Urban Politics – 3
PSCI 304 American Political Thought – 3
PSCI 305 American Presidency – 3
PSCI 306 Legislative Process – 3
PSCI 307 Southern Politics – 3
PSCI 308 Public Opinion – 3
PSCI 310 Domestic Terrorism – 3
PSCI 311 The Civil Rights Movement and
American Politics – 3
PSCI 371 Leadership in Politics – 3
PSCI 393 Research Methods in Political Science – 3
PSCI 396 Politics and the Media – 3
PSCI 402 Politics of Bureaucracy – 3
PSCI 403 Topics in American Government and Politics – 3
PSCI 431 American Foreign Relations – 3
PSCI 492 Special Topics in Political Science: Modern
Ideologies – 3
PSCI 498 Independent Study* – 3
PSCI 499 Internship* – 3
Pre-Law and Legal Studies Subfield Electives: 12 hours
PSCI 304 American Political Thought – 3
PSCI 311 The Civil Rights Movement and
American Politics – 3
PSCI 331 International Law – 3
PSCI 393 Research Methods in Political Science – 3
PSCI 402 Politics of Bureaucracy – 3
PSCI 463 Topics in Law and Legal Studies – 3
PSCI 498 Independent Study* – 3
PSCI 499 Internship* – 3
SOCI 201 Introduction to Sociology – 3
CRMJ 202 Criminology – 3
ENGL 411 Writing in the Professions – 3
BADM 211 Accounting Principles and Practice – 3
CRMJ 465 Special Topics in Criminal Justice – 3
CRMJ 371 Criminal Law** – 3
CRMJ 373 Criminal Evidence – 3
*Credit for PSCI 498 (Independent Study) and PSCI 499
(Internship): Approval is required from the participating faculty
member, the 2 + 2 program director, and the Associate Provost
and Dean of The Citadel Graduate College or designee.
**CRMJ 371 Criminal Evidence may not be taken for credit if
student took CRJ 115 Criminal Law I at TTC (see Fifth
Semester Spring)

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Departmental Elective: 3 hours
Any course with an ANTH, PSCI, SOCI prefix
Upper Level Elective Courses in Major: 15 hours
Must be courses at the 300-400 level.
Total Credit Hours at The Citadel: 52
Total Program Credit Hours: 117

�Bachelor of Science in Social Studies
Education

Students may begin taking Citadel courses at any time as long as
24 college credit hours have been transferred to The Citadel and
prerequisites have been met.

School of Education, 843-953-5097

Trident-Citadel 2 Plus 2/Degree Completion
Program Social Studies Education Major

http://www.citadel.edu/root/teacher-education

Program Coordinator and Education Advisor:
Dr. Kathryn Richardson Jones, Ed.D.,
Kathryn.Jones@citadel.edu, 843-953-3163
Social Studies Advisor:
Dr. Katherine Grenier, grenierk@citadel.edu
Support Services:
Ms. Marcia Bonica, Marcia.bonica@citadel.edu
The 2 + 2 program/degree completion program in Social Studies
Education was created to provide students with an opportunity to
receive a four-year degree leading to initial Teacher Licensure
from The Citadel in the evening. The requirements for the major
consist of a total of 123-125 hours, 58 of which are completed at
The Citadel. This includes 36 credit hours in the major, 21 credit
hours of elective courses, and a one-hour orientation course.

Mission and Expected Student Learning Outcomes
The purpose of the Zucker Family School of Education’s
undergraduate programs is to serve the people of the Lowcountry,
the state of South Carolina, the Southeast, and the nation by
providing programs that prepare highly qualified individuals who
are knowledgeable about the learning process, and learners and
who are effective, ethical, and reflective educators prepared to
assume leadership roles in the profession and community. Further,
with a focus toward learner-centered education, they are effective
in educating a diverse learner population to high academic
standards.

The Steps
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Apply to a regionally accredited college or university or
technical college.
Submit SAT/ACT scores or take a technical college’s
placement exam
Visit the Technical College’s Orientation Center to be
assigned an advisor.
Meet with your advisor to fill out a 2+2 enrollment form.
Complete specified courses at the technical college with a
minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
Apply to The Citadel.

Admission Requirements
1. Completion of the evening undergraduate application at The
Citadel.
2. Submission of all official transcripts from regionally
accredited colleges or universities attended. Courses with a
grade of C or higher will be considered for transfer to The
Citadel. All transcripts must be received in order for the
application to be complete and reviewed.
3. Meet with Citadel advisors.

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Total Hours for the Baccalaureate Degree is 123-125 hours

Courses Taken At Trident Technical College: 65-67 hours
General Education: 38 Hours
Writing/English Composition: 6 hours
ENG 101 English Composition I
ENG 102 English Composition II

3
3

Humanities/Foreign Lang.: 6 hours
MUS 105 Music Appreciation
ART 101 Art History and Appreciation

3
3

History: 12 hours
HIS 104 World History I
HIS 105 World History II
HIS 201 American History
HIS 202 American History

3
3
3
3

Mathematics: 6 hours
MAT 110 College Algebra
MAT 120 Probability and Statistics

3
3

Science: 8 hours
Courses must have lab, not necessarily sequential
BIO 101 Biological Science I
BIO 102 Biological Science II
CHM 110 College Chemistry I
CHM 111 College Chemistry II
PHY 201 Physics I
PHY 202 Physics II
AST 101 Solar System Astronomy
AST 102 Stellar Astronomy

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

Social Science: 12 hours
PSC 201 American Gov.
SOC 101 Intro to Sociology
PSY 101 General Psychology
ECO 210 Macroeconomics

3
3
3
3

Lower Division Electives: 15-17 hours
(Any Transferable Courses Apply)
Recommended for TTC AA Students
Oral Communication
CPT 101 Introduction to Computers

3

3

�Courses taken at The Citadel: 58 Hours
EUGS 101-Introduction to The Citadel Experience
(1 credit hour; must be taken in first semester at The Citadel)
Required Major Courses: 36 Hours
EDUC 101 Education in Modern Society
EDUC 202 Educational Psychology
EDUC 206 Adolescent Development
EDUC 312 Teaching Students with Special Needs
EDUC 301 Foundations in Literacy Development
EDUC 401 Methods and Materials of Secondary
School Teaching
EDUC 306 Teaching Reading in Secondary Schools
EDUC 402 Special Methods in Teaching
EDUC 499 Teaching Internship (12 hours)
Required Social Studies Courses: 12 Hours
ANTH 202 Cultural Anthropology
GEOG 209 World Geography
PSCI 302 Urban Politics
HIST 206 Social and Cultural History of the
Non-Western World

3
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3
3
3
3

3
3
3
3

Approved Electives: 9 Hours
One – 3 Hour History Elective (200 level and above)
Two – 3 hour Social Studies Electives (200 level and above)
(Economics, History, Political Science or Psychology)
Admission to Upper Level Education Courses
To be admitted to upper level Education courses, the teacher
candidate must have the support of his or her advisor relative to
suitability and interest in teacher education and must also have:
1. Official passing scores on all three parts of PRAXIS I exams
on file at The Citadel.
2. Maintained a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.750 or
higher on coursework taken at The Citadel.
3. Passed EDUC 101.
Admission to the Student Teaching Internship (EDUC 499)
Teacher candidates must make a formal application for admission
to the student teaching internship to both The Citadel and the
South Carolina State Department of Education. Application
should be made two semesters prior to the teaching internship.
The State of South Carolina will provide a status update as
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ZFSOE based on background checks and other information they
receive to determine candidate suitability. If a concern arises in
regards to suitability through the State, the teacher candidate must
follow up directly with the South Carolina Department of
Education. The Citadel application packet will be reviewed by the
Director of Field Experiences and Internships as well as the
Teacher Education faculty.
Once candidates are approved, they will receive notification of
admission to internship through the School of Education.
To begin the internship, the student must have:
Acceptable disposition evaluations;
1. Completed all professional education courses and content
coursework with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75
2. Completed successfully all previous field experiences
3. Have on file at The Citadel official records of the appropriate
PRAXIS I, PRAXIS II test score(s) and the appropriate
PRAXIS II - Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT)* test
score
4. Have on file at The Citadel South Carolina State Department
of Education clearance through the FBI and SLED

*Note: It is strongly recommended that students take the PLT
as soon as they have completed EDUC 101, EDUC 202 and
EDUC 312.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To meet graduation requirements, the Teacher Candidate must
complete all requirements for their teaching field with a GPA of at
least 2.750. In addition, the candidate must have passing scores on
the appropriate PRAXIS I, PRAXIS II and Principles of Learning
and Teaching (PLT) exams on file at The Citadel. A grade of “B” or
better in EDUC 499 is necessary to qualify for recommendation for
South Carolina teacher licensure (certification).

�Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Program Educational Objectives:

Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering http://www.citadel.edu/CEE

The Civil and Environmental Engineering program educational
objectives are designated in the following three areas:

Dr. Kevin C. Bower, Department Head
843-953-5083
kevin.bower@citadel.edu

Design:
Graduating students who are successful in engineering based on a
course of study focused on design, including a solid theoretical and
practical foundation that leads to successful employment in the
private and public sectors.

Department’s Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering (CEE) is to provide a nationally recognized studentcentered learning environment for the development of principled
leaders in the civil and environmental engineering community
through a broad-based, rigorous curriculum, emphasizing
theoretical and practical engineering concepts, strong
professional values, and a disciplined work ethic.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
recognizes the civil engineer as a people-serving professional
who manages resources as well as technology. The civil engineer
plans, designs, constructs, and maintains facilities essential to
modern life in both the public and private sectors. Accordingly,
the department strives to develop the skills of its engineering
students in the management of resources–time, materials, money,
and people. Consistent with the high aims of the civil
engineering profession, the department seeks to ensure its
academic program is underpinned by a broad base of ethical
knowledge and behavior as well as modern leading-edge
technology. The department accomplishes its mission by
connecting students, faculty, and staff in a unique academic
environment, achieving the intended development of the student
through the enriched personal, professional, and educational
growth of each individual.

Admission Requirements
1.

2.
3.

Completion of the designated courses with an approved the
Technical College or equivalent with a grade of C or
higher.
Completion of the evening undergraduate application.
Submission of all official transcripts from regionally
accredited colleges or universities attended. Courses with
a grade of C or higher will be considered for transfer to
The Citadel. All transcripts must be received in order for
the application to be complete and reviewed.

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Sustainable Success:
Graduating students who have sustainable career success and
participate in leadership roles through demonstration of lifelong
learning,
effective
communication,
contributions
on
multidisciplinary teams, and broad based prospective of
engineering and societal needs.
Broad Based Education:
Graduating students who have a broad educational background that
leads to good citizenship through leadership, management, decision
making and problem solving abilities.

Departmental Core Values
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has
adopted the following core values:
Students are our Focus: We believe the education, development,
empowerment, and welfare of our students are the primary focus of
our efforts.
Civil Engineers as Principled Leaders: We believe the engineering
profession requires the highest professional and ethical standards,
which we seek to model, teach and prepare our students to embrace.
Collaborative Teaching and Learning Environment: We believe
a collaborative collegial environment among our faculty, staff
and students is critical in sustaining advancement in educational
excellence.
Growth through Assessment: We believe data-driven inquiry and
improvement will lead us to sustained advancement in
educational excellence.

Program Requirements
Two-Plus-Two Evening Mode
The Citadel through the CGC offers an undergraduate Bachelor
of Science degree in Civil Engineering. This program is offered
in cooperation with South Carolina technical schools where the
student completes the first two years of study. Students may also
attend a regionally accredited college or university. The junior
and senior years of study are completed at The Citadel by
attending evening classes.

�Student Outcomes
At the time of graduation from the civil engineering program a
student should have achieved an acceptable level of skills and
knowledge in the following areas:
▪Mathematics
▪Natural Sciences
▪Mechanics
▪Experiments
▪Problem Solving
▪Design in four Areas*
▪Contemporary Issues
▪Project Management
▪Breadth in Civil
Engineering in four Areas*

▪Communication
▪Public Policy/Public
Administration
▪Business
▪Leadership
▪Multi-Disciplinary Team
Work
▪Lifelong Learning
▪Professional &amp; Ethical
Responsibility

*Environmental, Geotechnical, Structural, Transportation

Program of Study
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department’s four- year
program begins with courses which provide a foundation of
knowledge and skill in the basic arts and sciences. Limited
specialization in engineering starts during the sophomore year. In
the junior and senior years, the time is devoted essentially to basic
professional subjects. Throughout the four years, the program
emphasizes the development of habits of orderly study,
investigation, sound reasoning, problem-solving, and design, rather
than the mere acquisition of factual information. It is stressed that
an engineer is a professional, thoroughly grounded in engineering
science and technology, but also aware of the social, economic,
ethical, and ecological implications of professional activities. The
civil engineering curriculum is accredited by ABET,
www.ABET.org. Each year the curriculum is augmented by offcampus educators and engineers who lecture and moderate
seminars in engineering specialties. Students’ sources of
knowledge are broadened by participation in these seminars and the
student chapters of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Tau
Beta Pi (honorary engineering society), the Society of American
Military Engineers, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), and
National Society of Black Engineers.

Civil &amp; Environmental Engineering Major
Hours Required for Graduation: 137
Courses Taken at Trident Technical College (or equivalent)
Civil Engineering (17 credit hours)
EGR-260 Engineering Statics
EGR-270 Introduction to Engineering
EGR-282 Introduction to Civil Engineering
EGR-285 Engineering Surveying I
EGR-286 Engineering Surveying II
EGR-295 Engineering Surveying Lab I
EGR-296 Engineering Surveying Lab II

3
3
3
3
3
1
1

Humanities/Social Sciences (21 credit hours)
ENG-101 English Composition I
ENG-102 English Composition II
ENG-205 English Literature I
ENG-260 Advanced Technical Communications
HIS-101 Western Civilization to 1689
HIS-102 Western Civilization Post 1689
PSY-201 General Psychology
Math/Science (36 credit hours)
BIO-101 Biological Science I
CHM-110 College Chemistry I
CHM-111 College Chemistry II
EGR-275 Introduction to Engineering/Computer Graphics
MAT-140 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
MAT-141 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
MAT-240 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
MAT-242 Differential Equations
PHY-221 University Physics
Total Credit Hours at TTC (or equivalent): 74

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

Courses Taken at The Citadel
Third Year (35 credit hours)
CIVL-203 Dynamics
CIVL-302 Highway Engineering
CIVL-304 Mechanics of Materials
CIVL-305 Transportation Engineering
CIVL-307 Materials Laboratory
CIVL-309 Structural Analysis
CIVIL-314 Engineering Economy
CIVL-320 Fluid Mechanics
CIVL-321 Hydrology and Hydraulics
CIVL-322 Introduction to Environmental Engineering
CIVL-327 Asphalt and Concrete Laboratory
CIVL-330 Measurements, Analysis and Modeling for CEE
Systems
CIVL-411 Engineering Management
Fourth Year (28 credit hours)
CIVL-402 Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory
CIVL-404 Reinforced Concrete Design
CIVL-406 Steel Design
CIVL-408 Water and Wastewater Systems
CIVL-409 Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
CIVL-410 Geotechnical Engineering II
CIVL-412 Engineering Practice &amp; Professional Licensure
CIVL-418 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
CIVL-419 Environmental Engineering Laboratory
CIVL-432 Civil Engineering Capstone I
CIVL-433 Civil Engineering Capstone II
Humanities/Social Science Elective*
*Elective to be an approved Engineering or Science course.

Total Credit Hours at The Citadel: 63

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�LeTellier Hall was designed for the needs of civil and
environmental engineering education and contains, in addition to
laboratories, six multimedia classrooms and one multimedia
assembly room that contains additional audio-visual aids. There
are three computer facilities located in LeTellier Hall. To help
ensure the best use of these facilities, priority access goes to
students using software or capabilities specific to the LeTellier
sites.

Equipment for the design, mixing, compaction by both hammer and
gyratory means, and testing of asphalt concrete paving mixtures by
the Marshall and other methods is included.

The Main Computer Lab – LeTellier 203
LeTellier 203 is the primary teaching and student-use computer
facility in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department.
The twenty-four student stations and one projection-capable
instructor station and laser printer located in this lab are connected
to the campus wide network, and provide direct Internet access via
Ethernet. The software in the labs is Windows based. All
machines in the lab have graphics-capable www browsers. The
department’s standard general purpose software includes:
Microsoft Office, Mathcad, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS. In addition,
there are a number of course specific software packages. Faculty
also post: classroom presentations, handouts, programming
examples, class notes, and solutions to tests, and homework on
CitLearn (Blackboard). These postings are in a mixture of formats
including PDF files, Mathcad documents, spreadsheet files,
executable programs, and multimedia presentation files that
students may review as needed before and after class.

Geotechnical Laboratories: The soils laboratory is equipped with
consolidmeters, triaxial and direct shear machines, unconfined
compression machines, permeameters, Atterberg limit equipment,
Proctor and modified AASHTO compaction apparatus, standard
sieves, soil hydrometers, C.B.R. apparatus, and other equipment
needed for tests and experiments with soils.

The Special Applications Lab – LeTellier 206
LeTellier 206 is the home of the Civil and Environmental
Engineering Department Special Applications Lab. The fifteen
student computers serve primarily as AutoCAD, GIS (ArcView)
and structural design workstations. Other uses involve
construction management, Global Positioning System (GPS) data
analysis/adjustment,
and
traffic
engineering
studies.
Occasionally, small sections of courses may be scheduled in the
lab utilizing the instructors-only workstation and projection
system. This laboratory is equipped with a network A-B size laser
printer and E-size plotter.

Environmental Engineering Laboratory: Equipment is provided
for water analysis determination (primarily according to “Standard
Methods”) pH, alkalinity, turbidity, conductivity, D.O., and color.
Bacteriological examinations may also be made for wastewater
analysis, biochemical oxygen demand, solids content, and coliform
testing. The equipment includes incubators, a muffle furnace, pH
meters, dissolved oxygen probes, electrophotometic devices, a
constant temperature refrigerator, spectrophotometer, a drying
oven, a type I water generator, a fume hood, a microscope, and
essential minor tools and equipment.

The Graphics Lab – LeTellier 308
LeTellier 308 is the home of the Civil and Environmental
Engineering Department Graphics Instruction Lab. The
instructor’s station is equipped with a projection system for both
the computer and document camera. The twenty student
computers serve primarily as AutoCAD and ArcGIS workstations.
This laboratory is equipped with a networked A/B size laser
printer.
Materials Testing Laboratory: Major items of equipment
include a 250,000 pound and an additional 300,000 pound
concrete cylinder testing machine; two 60,000-pound hydraulic
universal testing machine; and equipment for making tension,
compression, shearing, and most other accepted and significant
tests on metals, concrete, wood, and other structural materials.
Construction Materials Laboratory: Bituminous Materials
Testing. This laboratory contains equipment for making the
significant quality control and identification tests on asphalt
cements, cutback asphalts, and asphalt emulsions.

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Concrete Materials Testing: A curing room, mixing equipment,
air entraining measuring apparatus, scales, and other minor
equipment are provided in this laboratory. Testing is accomplished
using the Materials Laboratory testing equipment.

Fluid Mechanics Laboratory: Equipment is provided for a wide
variety of experiments and tests involving the flow of water over
weirs or through pipes, meters, orifices, or a Parshall flume. Other
major items of equipment include a head loss and flow
measurement fluid circuit apparatus, a Reynolds number device,
two (2) hydraulic demonstration units permitting experiments
involving many phenomena of open channel flow, and a centrifugal
pump equipped to measure input and output of energy. In addition,
a parallel-series pumping unit is available for students to study
parallel-series pumping under a variety of system conditions.

Other engineering equipment: Adequate equipment is available
for the courses in engineering graphics, surveying, geospatial
representation, as well as for the junior and senior courses. This
equipment includes levels, theodolites, level rods, tapes, six total
stations, data collectors, and nine Geographic Positioning System
(GPS) receivers.
Fundamentals in Engineering Examination: Each graduating
student is required to sit the Fundamentals in Engineering (FE)
Examination and provide documentation to the department head.
Degree: The degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
(B.S. in C.E.) is awarded to those who successfully complete the
program of studies outlined in the course offerings section of this
catalog. Two humanities or social science electives are required.
These are selected from a list of approved electives maintained by
the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. In
completing the two humanities or social science electives, the
student will take one from the core curriculum. The other shall be
a departmentally approved course.

�Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering
Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering http://www.citadel.edu/root/
eveningundergraduatestudies-2-2-programs/
electrical-engineering
Dr. Robert Barsanti
843-953-7593 robert.barsanti@citadel.edu
General Information
In 1941 the Board of Visitors authorized the establishment of a
Department of Electrical Engineering at The Citadel. Because
World War II intervened, the first electrical engineering degrees
were awarded to the class of 1948. The electrical engineering
program is offered in two modes—day mode and the two-plustwo evening mode. The day mode is open only to members of
the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, veterans, and enlisted active
duty students assigned to one of The Citadel’s ROTC
Departments. The two-plus-two evening mode is open to
transfer students and does not require ROTC or Health and
Physical Education. Otherwise curricula, faculty, textbooks,
laboratory equipment, course content, classrooms, and
laboratories are the same for both modes.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is located
in Grimsley Hall, a first-tier engineering education facility that
provides a great learning environment. Modern, fully equipped
laboratories, classrooms, and faculty offices are logically arranged
on the third floor. The related Departments of Mathematics and
Computer Science, Physics, and Civil and Environmental
Engineering are housed adjacent to the department, creating a
“micro-campus” of science and technology.
The electrical engineering program is accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET),
http:www.abet.org.

Mission
The mission of the Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering is: To prepare the individual for professional work
or for graduate study in the fields of electrical and computer
engineering and to provide as many of the elements of a broad
education as can be included in a program of professional study
leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering.
In addressing its mission, the department strives, through small
classes, and hands-on experience in laboratories closely
monitored by full-time faculty, to provide an environment highly
conducive both to learning and to the development of close
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The electrical engineering curriculum places emphasis on a broad
liberal education base, a strong background in mathematics and
basic sciences, and a logical sequence of electrical and computer
engineering courses that provide the breadth and depth necessary
for continuous professional growth in today’s technological society.
By the end of the junior year, the electrical engineering student
normally selects an area of professional emphasis such as computer
engineering, control systems, communication systems, electronics,
or power systems. Integral to the program is the design component
that develops the student’s ability to address practical engineering
problems. Engineering design problems and concepts are included
throughout the curriculum and the experience is capped by a
mandatory two-semester senior design course in which the students
undertake significant design projects.
Convinced of the great value of practical experience, the
department encourages its majors to obtain gainful employment in
electrical engineering or a related field for at least one summer,
preferably between the junior and senior years.

Admission Requirements
1.
2.
3.

Completion of the designated courses with an approved
Technical College or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
Completion of the evening undergraduate application.
Submission of all official transcripts from regionally accredited
colleges or universities attended. Courses with a grade of C or
higher will be considered for transfer to The Citadel. All
transcripts must be received for the application to be complete
and reviewed.

Program Requirements
Two-Plus-Two Evening Mode
The Citadel through The Citadel Graduate College offers an
undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical
Engineering (BSEE). This program is offered in cooperation with
South Carolina technical colleges where the student completes the
first two years of study. Students may also attend a regionally
accredited college or university. The junior and senior years of
study are completed at The Citadel by attending evening classes.
The program is designed and offered to enable the full-time student
to complete the upper two years of the program and receive a BSEE
within two academic years and two summers. Students are required
to be advised for each semester of enrollment at The Citadel.

Program Objectives
The Citadel Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
program prepares graduates to:
1. Succeed in the practice of electrical engineering, by ethically
and judiciously applying knowledge of science, mathematics
and engineering methods to solve problems facing a technologically complex society.
2. Apply and operate current hardware and software tools,
equipment and development environments to conduct and/or
lead engineering analysis, design and research.

�3.

4.
5.

Value and pursue lifelong learning, not only to keep
current in electrical and computer engineering fields, but
also to sustain awareness of engineering-related issues
facing contemporary society.
Pursue graduate education and/or professional registration as
desired or required.
Be principled leaders with strong communications and team
building skills.

Student Outcomes
The Citadel’s Electrical Engineering program includes
assessment to demonstrate that students obtain:
1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science,
and engineering.
2. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to
analyze and interpret data.
3. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet
desired needs.
4. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
5. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering
problems.
6. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
7. an ability to communicate effectively.
8. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of
engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
9. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.
10. a knowledge of contemporary issues.
11. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern
engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Electrical Engineering Program
The initial year of study includes engineering fundamental courses
designed to develop the basic skills and good teaming habits
through case studies requiring the communication of creative ideas.
The second semester freshman curriculum includes 3 credit hours
of computer applications for electrical engineers. Electrical
engineering topics studied in the sophomore year include 6 credit
hours of electrical circuit analysis, and 1 credit hour of electrical
circuits laboratory. Theory is combined with application,
demonstration, and experimental verification. In addition, the first
two years include 19 credit hours of mathematics, 8 credit hours of
chemistry or biology, 8 credit hours of physics, 18 credit hours of
English and history and 3 credit hours of social science to provide
the foundation necessary for an engineering education. Specific
course requirements, using Trident Technical College course
numbers, are outlined later under Required Program for 2+2.
The junior year requires a total 17 credit hours of electrical
engineering course work. Breadth of coverage is provided by
courses in signals and systems analysis, electronics, systems
(automatic controls), digital systems, electromagnetics, and
electromechanical energy conversion. Many of these courses
include engineering design problems drawn from the experience
of the faculty. First semester juniors complete their fifth
mathematics course, MATH-335 (Applied Mathematics II),
providing coverage of mathematical topics required in upper
division electrical engineering courses.

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The junior year includes a single elective course that must be
technical in nature but outside the mainstream of electrical
engineering.
The senior year provides depth in electrical and computer
engineering by requiring five out of a specified set of 400-level
electrical engineering elective courses and at least one approved
Computer Science elective. The elective courses are ELEC-401
(Electronics II), ELEC-403, (Electric Power Systems), ELEC- 405
(Electrical
Measurements)
and
ELEC-415
(Electrical
Measurements Laboratory), ELEC-407 (Systems II), ELEC-413
(Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering) ELEC-414 (System
Simulation), ELEC-416 (Communications Engineering), ELEC418 (Advanced Digital Systems), ELEC-419 (Computer Network
Architecture), ELEC-423 (Digital Signal Processing), ELEC- 424
(Solid-State Devices), ELEC-425, (Interference Control in
Electronics), ELEC-426 (Antennas and Propagation), Energy
Systems Engineering (ELEC-427), Computer Architecture (ELEC428) and CSCI-420 (Software Engineering). These electives
provide the student the opportunity to pursue an area of interest.
While narrow specialization is neither possible nor desirable at the
undergraduate level, these three-credit electives provide depth in
both design and theory in their specialized areas. Below are several
examples of possible areas of concentration available to the student.
Computer Engineering
CSCI-223 Data Structures (prereqs: MAT-206, CSCI
201/201)
CSCI-420 Software Engineering
ELEC-418 Advanced Digital Systems
ELEC-419 Computer Network Architecture
ELEC-423 Digital Signal Processing
ELEC-416 Communications Engineering
ELEC-428 Computer Architecture
Power Engineering
CIVL-310 Statics and Mechanics of Materials For NonCivil Engineers
ELEC-307 Nuclear Engineering
ELEC-403 Electric Power Systems
ELEC-407 Systems II
ELEC-405 Electrical Measurements
ELEC-415 Electrical Measurements Laboratory
ELEC-426 Antennas and Propagation
ELEC-427 Energy Systems Engineering
Communications
PHYS-308 Optics
ELEC-401 Electronics II
ELEC-416 Communication Engineering
ELEC-419 Computer Network Architecture
ELEC-423 Digital Signal Processing
ELEC-426 Antennas and Propagation
Electronics
PHYS-410 Thermodynamics
ELEC-401 Electronics II
ELEC-418 Advance Digital Systems
ELEC-423 Digital Signal Processing
ELEC-424 Solid State Devices
ELEC-405 Electrical Measurements
ELEC-415 Electrical Measurements Laboratory

�Electrical Engineering Design Experiences
Engineering design is distributed throughout the electrical
engineering curriculum. Introduction to the design process and the
initial design experience occur in the freshman courses. The
engineering profession and the ethical responsibilities of
professional engineers are discussed. Design problems are posed
that require little or no in-depth engineering knowledge. For
example, a first design problem might ask the student to design a
dormitory room workplace. Functionality, aesthetics, and cost of
implementation are a few of the issues to be considered. Case studies
are assigned that provide an opportunity for the students to work in
teams. The emphasis is on the synthesis of a product that meets broad
requirements. The students are introduced to the concept of design
in which there is no single right answer and where there are relatively
few limits placed on the creative process. Techniques of analysis,
synthesis, iteration, and approximations are studied in the sophomore
and junior electrical engineering courses. Specialized design
exercises are used to illustrate the use of these techniques in the areas
of circuits, systems, electronics, electric machines, and digital
circuits and systems. The senior year provides the opportunity for the
student to begin to focus on design techniques in a particular area of
interest through the choice of at least five senior electrical
engineering elective courses. Examples range from the use of a load
flow program to determine operational conditions of a small power
system in a contingency situation (ELEC-403), to the design of a
state estimator (ELEC-407), to the design and implementation of
digital filters (ELEC-423).
The design experience culminates in the required senior design
courses, ELEC-421 and ELEC-422. This two-semester design
sequence provides students the opportunity to work on a project of
interest and provides the faculty the opportunity to guide students
in their first major design experiences and emphasize once more the
various constraints that may come into play in a design. The
students are taught several different structured design approaches.
Project definition and documentation are stressed. Design teams of
three to four students are formed at the beginning of the first
semester. Students are instructed on various practical aspects of
design, such as layout considerations, safety, functionality, and
documentation of design.
The student design teams select and propose a major design project
to be completed by the end of second semester. They must enlist a
faculty project advisor to guide their project. At the end of the first
semester the design teams present their design proposals (written
and oral) that include their preliminary design (block diagram
level), a schedule for the following semester, and a cost estimate.
In the second semester, the teams do the detailed design, and build,
test, refine, demonstrate, and document their design projects. In
addition to the technical aspects, project management and
presentation techniques are taught and applied. A detailed project
specification is developed and placed under tight change control.
Financial and scheduling aspects of the project are tracked. A final
presentation in both written and oral form is required at the end of
the semester, along with a working demonstration.

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Electrical Engineering Major:
Electrical Engineering Path at a South Carolina Technical
College (or equivalent):
Electrical Engineering Courses (18 credit hours)
ECE-201 Electrical and Computer Engineering Seminar 1
ECE-205 Electrical and Computer Lab I
3
ECE-221 Introduction to Electrical Engineering I
3
ECE-222 Introduction to Electrical Engineering II
3
EGR-270 Introduction to Engineering
3
EGR-273 Problem Solving for Engineers
2
EGR-275 Introduction to Engineering/
Computer Graphics
3
Humanities/Social Sciences (21 credit hours)
ENG-101 English Composition I
ENG-102 English Composition II
ENG-205 English Literature I
ENG-206 English Literature II
HIS-101 Western Civilization to 1689
HIS-102 Western Civilization Post 1689
PSY-201 General Psychology

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3
3
3
3
3
3

Math/Science (32 credit hours)
CHM-110 College Chemistry I
CHM-111 College Chemistry II
MAT-140 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
MAT-141 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
MAT-240 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
MAT-242 Differential Equations
PHY-221 University Physics I
PHY-222 University Physics II

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4
4
4
4
4

Total Credit Hours at TTC (or equivalent): 71

Courses Taken At The Citadel
Electrical Engineering Courses (32 credit hours
ELEC-302 Electrical Machinery Laboratory
ELEC-306 Electronics I
ELEC-309 Signals and Systems I
ELEC-311 Digital Logic and Circuits
ELEC-312 Systems I
ELEC-313 Electronics Laboratory
ELEC-316 Electromechanical Energy Conversion
ELEC-318 Electromagnetic Fields 3
ELEC-330 Digital Systems Engineering
ELEC-412 Applied Probability and Statistics for
Engineers
ELEC-421 Design I
ELEC-422 Design I

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�Electrical Engineering Electives (15 credit hours)Choose five courses from the following list:
ELEC-307 Nuclear Engineering
ELEC-401 Electronics II
ELEC-403 Electric Power Systems
ELEC-405 Electrical Measurements
ELEC-407 Systems II
ELEC-413 Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering
ELEC-414 System Simulation
ELEC-415 Electrical Measurements Laboratory
ELEC-416 Communications Engineering
ELEC-418 Advanced Digital Systems
ELEC-419 Computer Network Architecture
ELEC-423 Digital Signal Processing
ELEC-424 Solid-State Devices
ELEC-425 Interference Control in Electronics
ELEC-426 Antennas and Propagation
ELEC-427 Energy Systems Engineering
ELEC-428 Computer Architecture
CSCI-420 Software Engineering
Note: ELEC 405 and ELEC 415 must be taken together.
Technical Elective (3 credit hours) –
Choose one course from the following list:
PHYS-308 Optics
PHYS-410 Thermodynamics
CIVL-202 Statics
CIVL-310 Statics and Mechanics of Materials for
Non-Civil Engineers
CSCI-223 Data Structures
CIVL-411 Engineering Management
MATH-381 Deterministic Methods of Operational
Research
MATH-470 Mathematical Models and Applications
MECH-325 Computer Applications w/ Lab
Math/Civil Engineering Courses (5 credit hours)
MATH-335 Applied Mathematics II
CIVL-314 Engineering Administration

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Humanities Elective (3 credit hours) - To be selected from an
approved list of courses in the humanities or social sciences**

Total Credit Hours at The Citadel: 58
Credit hours required for graduation: 128
**Advanced humanities or social science courses
Note: Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering (ELEC-413) is
offered only occasionally. The Engineering science and
engineering design credits are a function of the topics studied

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�Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Program Core Values
The Mechanical Engineering Program has adopted the following
core values:

http://q1.citadel.edu/root/ eveningundergraduatestudies2-2-programs/ mechanical-engineering

Students are our Focus: We believe the education, development,
empowerment, and welfare of our students are the primary focus
of our efforts.

Dr. Robert Rabb, Department Head,
843-953-0520, rrabb@citadel.edu

Engineers as Principled Leaders: We believe the engineering
profession requires the highest professional and ethical standards,
which we seek to model, teach and prepare our students to
embrace.

Mission
To broadly educate and prepare graduates to become principled
mechanical engineering leaders in the global community by
instilling the core values of The Citadel, the School of Engineering
and the Mechanical Engineering program in a challenging
intellectual environment that includes a broad-based, rigorous
curriculum, emphasizing theoretical and practical engineering
concepts, strong professional values, and a disciplined work ethic.

Admission Requirements
1.
2.
3.

Completion of the designated courses with an approved
Technical College or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
Completion of the evening undergraduate application.
Submission of all official transcripts from regionally
accredited colleges or universities attended. Courses with a
grade of C or higher will be considered for transfer to The
Citadel. All transcripts must be received in order for the
application to be complete and reviewed.

Program Educational Objectives
The Mechanical Engineering Program educational objectives
prepare graduates to attain:
• Success in the practice of mechanical engineering, by
ethically and judiciously applying knowledge of science,
mathematics and engineering methods to solve problems
facing a technologically complex society.
• Positions to apply and operate current engineering and
analysis tools and equipment to conduct and/or lead
engineering analysis, design and research.
• Self-Development to value and pursue lifelong learning, not
only to keep current in the mechanical engineering field, but
also to sustain awareness of engineering-related issues
facing contemporary society through formal and informal
opportunities.
• Graduate education and/or professional registration as
desired or required.
• Roles as principled leaders with strong communications and
team-building skills to lead people, manage resources, solve
complex problems, communicate information, and influence
decisions.

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Collaborative Teaching and Learning Environment: We believe in
a collaborative collegial environment among our faculty, staff and
students is critical in sustaining advancement in educational
excellence.
Growth through Assessment: We believe data-driven inquiry and
improvement will lead us to sustained advancement in educational excellence.

Program Requirements
Two-Plus-Two Evening Mode
The Citadel through The Citadel Graduate College offers an
undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical
Engineering (BSME). This program is offered in cooperation with
South Carolina technical colleges where the student completes the
first two years of study. Students may also attend a regionally
accredited college or university. The junior and senior years of
study are completed at The Citadel by attending evening classes.

Program Outcomes
Students who qualify for graduation with a mechanical
engineering major will demonstrate an ability to:
•
Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.
•
Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data.
•
Design a system, component, or process to meet desired
needs within realistic constraints such as economic,
environmental, social, political, ethical, health &amp; safety,
manufacturability, and sustainability.
•
Function on multidisciplinary teams.
•
Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
•
Comprehend professional and ethical responsibility.
•
Communicate effectively.

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•

Comprehend the impact of engineering solutions in a global,
economic, environmental, and societal context through a
broad education.
Recognize the need for and engage in life-long learning.
Apply knowledge of contemporary issues within solutions.
Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice.

Program of Study
The Mechanical Engineering program will incorporate a number of
courses within the existing ABET accredited civil and electrical
engineering programs. As shown in the program of study, there will
be five main focus areas to meet the needs of the local industry in
South Carolina.
1. Manufacturing Engineering - Students acquire knowledge in
different manufacturing practices to optimize the processes
and systems in a production environment.
2. Composites - Students study composite materials, the
principles behind their design, their physical properties,
fabrication methods, and application to real-world
engineering solutions.
3. Power and Energy - Students learn about energy resources,
alternative energy, energy storage, conversion between forms
of energy, and energy performance limitations as they apply
to satisfying the needs of mankind.
4. Aeronautical Systems - Students study the science and design
of fixed wing light systems, aircraft performance and
structures.
5. Mechatronics - Students apply skills from mechanical
engineering and electrical engineering to enable real-world
control of robots, unmanned aerial vehicles, and other
autonomous systems.

Courses Taken at Trident Technical College (or equivalent)
Mechanical Engineering (22 credit hours)
ECE-201 Electrical and Computer Engineering Seminar
ECE-205 Electrical and Computer Engineering Lab
ECE-221 Intro. to Electrical Engineering I
ECE-222 Intro. to Electrical Engineering II
EGR-260 Engineering Statics
EGR-270 Intro. to Engineering
EGR-275 Intro. to Engineering/Computer Graphics
EGR-262 Engineering Dynamics^

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Humanities/Social Science Courses (21 credit hours)
ENG-101 English Composition I
ENG-102 English Composition II
ENG-205 English Literature I
ENG-206 English Literature II
HIS-101 Western Civilization to 1689
HIS-102 Western Civilization Post 1689
PSY-201 General Psychology

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Math/Science Requirements (32 credit hours)
CHM-110 College Chemistry I
CHM-111 College Chemistry II
MAT-140 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
MAT-141 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
MAT-240 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
MAT-242 Differential Equations
PHY-221 University Physics I
PHY-222 University Physics II

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4

Total Credit Hours at TTC (or equivalent): 75
Courses Taken at The Citadel
Third Year (37 credit hours)
CIVL-301 Dynamics ^
CIVL-304 Mechanics of Materials
CIVL-307 Materials Laboratory
MATH-335 Applied Mathematics II
MECH-304 Engineering Materials w/lab
MECH-310 Thermo-Fluid Systems I w/lab
MECH-311 Thermo-Fluid Systems II w/lab
MECH-325 Computer Applications w/lab
MECH-330 Measurements &amp; Instr. w/lab
MECH-340 Manufacturing Processes w/lab
MECH-345 Machine Design
MECH-350 Modeling/Analysis &amp; Dyn. Sys w/lab
MECH-460 Mechanical Engineering Sys Design

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Fourth Year (26 credit hours)
MECH-415 Heat Transfer
MECH-450 Mechatronics w/lab
MECH-481 Senior Design I
MECH-482 Senior Design II
MECH ME Option I **
MECH ME Option II **
MECH Mechanical Elective **
Technical Elective *
Adv. Humanities/Social Science Course ***

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^ Students can elect to take this course at TTC or in the summer at
The Citadel.
* To be selected from an approved list of courses in engineering or
science.
** To be selected from an approved list of courses in Mechanical
Engineering.
*** To be selected from an approved list of courses in humanities
or social sciences.
Total Credit Hours at The Citadel: 63

Hours Required for Graduation: 135

�All scheduled freshman and sophomore level engineering, science,
and mathematics courses must be completed before a student will
be permitted to enroll in senior level courses. Students are required
to be advised for each semester of enrollment at The Citadel.
The Main Computer Lab – LeTellier 203
LeTellier 203 is the primary teaching and student-use computer
facility in the Mechanical Engineering Program. The twenty-four
student stations and one projection-capable instructor station and
laser printer located in this lab are connected to the campus-wide
network, CITnet, and provide direct Internet access via Ethernet.
The software in the labs is Windows based. All machines in the lab
have graphics-capable WWW browsers. The program’s standard
general purpose software includes: Microsoft Office, Matlab, and
SolidWorks.
Controls and Mechatronics Lab – Grimsley 330
Grimsley 330 is the primary teaching and student use facility in the
Mechatronics focus area of the Mechanical Engineering Program.
The room contains twenty-four student workstations or twelve team
stations and one instructor station. The software in the room is
Windows based. Laboratory equipment consists of standard
function generators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and Feedback
instruments for laboratory use and applications.
Materials Testing Laboratory – LeTellier 101
Major items of equipment include a 250,000 pound and another
300,000 pound concrete cylinder testing machine; two each
60,000-pound hydraulic universal testing machines; light
microscope; impact tester; grinder/polisher; dual chamber furnace;
and equipment for making tension, compression, shearing, and
most other accepted and significant tests on metals, ceramics,
polymers, and composites.
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory – LeTellier 104
Equipment is provided for a wide variety of experiments and tests
involving the flow of water through pipe networks, meters, and
orifices. Other major items of equipment include a head loss and
flow measurement fluid circuit apparatus, a Reynolds number
device, two (2) hydraulic demonstration units permitting
experiments involving many phenomena of open channel flow.
Fabrication Shop
The Fabrication Shop is a 1,250 square foot facility with a 4 axis
CNC machine, mill, welding equipment and other metal working
tools. Additionally, there are various woodworking power tools for
student projects and design work.
Project Shop
The Project Shop is a 750 square foot facility with workspace and
storage space for assembly of student projects.

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Other engineering equipment: Adequate equipment is available
for the courses in thermo-fluids, machine design, manufacturing,
as well as for the other junior and senior courses.
Fundamentals of Engineering Examination: Each graduating
student is required to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
Examination and provide documentation to program director.
Degree: The degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering (B.S. M.E.) is awarded to those who successfully
complete the program of studies outlined in the courses offerings
section of this catalog.
Two humanities or social science electives, one technical elective,
and two Mechanical Engineering Options are required. These are
selected from a list of approved electives maintained by the
Mechanical Engineering Program. In completing the two
humanities or social science electives, the student will take one
from the core curriculum. The other will be a program approved
course. The Mechanical Engineering Options allow the students
to specialize in a technical area of mechanical engineering by
completing a focus area at the senior level that integrates
principles and practices of earlier courses into the application of
the engineering system. Students who are on academic probation
will not be permitted to enroll in upper level courses offered by
the Mechanical Engineering program (i.e. junior and senior level
classes).

�GRADUATE COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS

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�Course Descriptions
Descriptions of graduate courses and evening
undergraduate courses are listed in this section.
Consult the course schedules online to determine the
course offerings in a particular term.
Anthropology (ANTH)
ANTH-501—Physical and Cultural Adaptations
Three Credit Hours
This course examines how humans have adapted to their unique
environments through cultural alterations and physical changes to
the body by looking at pre-1492 Native American peoples. The
development of human cultures are examined beginning with the
origins of the First Americans and tracing their migrations to the
various environments of North, Central, and South America for a
more in-depth look at the range of variability among living peoples.
The growth and development of human cultures are examined from
the movement of pre-1492 Native Americans as bands and
progressing through tribes to more advanced urban societies.
ANTH-508—Special Topics in Anthropology
Selected topics that fit the needs of students as well as the specialized
knowledge of the faculty. Topics could range from the main
subfields of biological, cultural, or linguistic anthropology.

Biology (BIOL)
BIOL-502—Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Four Credit Hours
A study of the comparative anatomy of vertebrate animals. Emphasis
will be placed on the evolution of organ systems in response to
environmental pressures.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.
BIOL-505—Biometry
Three Credit Hours
This course will focus on methods and procedures for designing
experiments, gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data. Topics
to be included are descriptive statistics, estimation,
measurements of confidence and reliability, tests of significance,
measurements of relationship and correlation, and nonparametric analyses. In addition to lecture format, students will
get hands-on experience in data gathering, analyses using
computer statistical programs, statistical inference and decision
making.
BIOL-506—Ecology
Four Credit Hours
An introduction to the study of biological interrelationships and
the effects of the environment on the structure and function of
animal and plant systems. Laboratory will emphasize methods and
materials of ecological investigations.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.

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BIOL-508—Genetics
Four Credit Hours
A study of inheritance, including Mendelian genetics, molecular
genetics, changes in chromosome structure and number, cytogenetics,
and population genetics.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.
BIOL-509—Marine Biology
Four Credit Hours
Lectures cover major ecological factors and the fundamentals of
oceanography. Laboratory work stresses familiarity with species,
taxonomic methods, sampling procedures, experimental design, use
of equipment, and data handling.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.
BIOL-510—Vertebrate Natural History
Four Credit Hours
An introduction to the classification, ecology, evolution, and
distribution of the vertebrates. Laboratory with emphasis on
identification and field study techniques, especially with respect to the
vertebrates of South Carolina.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.
BIOL-512—Descriptive Histology
Four Credit Hours
A detailed study of the chief types of animal tissues and a description
of the histology of organs. Laboratory work includes microscopic
study of cells, tissues, and organs of animals.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.
BIOL-514—The Vascular Flora of South Carolina
Four Credit Hours
An introductory study of the native vascular flora of South Carolina,
emphasizing the identification and collection of native plants. The
student will have practice in use of taxonomic keys and in preparation
of specimens.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.
BIOL-518—Ornithology
Four Credit Hours
A study of the structure, function, and ecology of birds. Field trips
and bird specimens will give students a working knowledge of birds
common to South Carolina.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.
BIOL-519—Economic Botany
Three Credit Hours
A course in economic botany devoted to the consideration of plants
which are useful or harmful to humans, their origins and history,
botanical relationships, chemical constituents that make them
economically important, and their role in prehistoric and modern
cultures and civilizations. Lecture: three hours a week.

�BIOL-526—Freshwater Biology
Four Credit Hours
The study of freshwater organisms and their environment.
Instruction will cover the biological diversity, ecological and
physiological adaptation, and the physical setting of freshwater
systems. Local systems of interest include large coastal rivers and
lakes, upper portions of estuaries, and old rice fields.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.
BIOL-532—Developmental Biology
Four Credit Hours
A study of animal embryology and its molecular control, including:
processes of fertilization; the processes of cleavage, gastrulation, and
neurulation; the formation of tissues and organs from the three
primordial germ layers; the role of secondary inducation and of
hormones in development; the role of the environment in
development; and some of the techniques of molecular biology that
are used in the study of developmental processes. The laboratory
will include use of model systems to investigate the principles
discussed in lecture.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.
BIOL-540—Biotechnology for STEM Educators
Three Credit Hours
This course covers current techniques in biotechnology research and
applications and highlights the interdisciplinary nature of the topic.
Discussions cover techniques used in genomics, and proteomics and
the applications of these techniques. Current techniques are
explained and ethical considerations are discussed. Emerging
technologies in this field and their applications are introduced.

BIOL-601—Evolution of Animals
Three Credit Hours
A review of evolutionary principles and general morphology of the
animal kingdom.
Lecture: three hours a week.
BIOL-602—Morphological Survey of the Plant Kingdom
Three Credit Hours
An advanced course in comparative morphology, life history, and
phylogeny of the vascular and nonvascular plants. The laboratory
will include work on structural and developmental relationships as
applied to morphological and anatomical interpretations of the
vascular and nonvascular plants.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: two hours a week.
BIOL-603—General Physiology
Three Credit Hours
A study of the general principles of animal physiology. Emphasis
will be placed on cellular, tissue, and organ system function and how
these are integrated to allow the organism to respond and succeed
in its environment.
Lecture: three hours a week.
BIOL-604—Marine Invertebrates
Four Credit Hours
A study of marine invertebrates and their environment.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.

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BIOL-605—Laboratory Methods in Biology
Four Credit Hours
An experience in laboratory preparation, participation, evaluation,
and supply sources for a series of general biology laboratory exercises
for the secondary or middle school level.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.
BIOL-606—Field Methods in Biology
Four Credit Hours
An examination of the methods used by field biologists emphasizing
experimental design, sampling techniques, and data analysis.
Classroom discussion will be supplemented by practical field
experience. Topics will include the measurement of primary
productivity, estimation of animal population size, plant community
composition and diversity, and the correlation of environmental
factors with species distribution. An effort will be made to use
procedures and field situations that are accessible to local teachers.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: four hours a week.
BIOL-607—Microbiology
Four Credit Hours
General coverage of the anatomy, morphology, ecology, and chemistry
of microorganisms. The emphasis of the course will be on bacteria,
however, some time will be spent on the study of fungi, viruses,
richettsiae, and protozoans.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.
BIOL-609—Seminar in Environmental Studies
Three Credit Hours
A series of field trips, lectures, and other experiences designed to
develop an understanding of the environment as it affects human well
being now and in the future. This course is especially designed for
teachers and counselors, grades K-12, in all disciplines. Classes will
normally meet daily from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a period of two
weeks during a summer session.
Outside fieldwork is required.
BIOL-610—Special Topics in Biology
Variable Credit Hours
This course is designed for the study of specialized topics in modern
biology. The subject for each course will be announced.
Lecture and laboratory hours per week dependent on topic.
BIOL-611—Graduate Research
Variable Credit Hours
Research problems in various areas of biology to introduce the student
to the planning and execution of research experimentation, data
analysis, and the presentation of research findings.
By arrangement; prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
BIOL-612—Cell and Molecular Biology
Three Credit Hours
An in-depth exploration of the cell surface, organelles, and
metabolism of different cell types. This course integrates cell biology,
molecular biology, and biochemistry.
Lecture: three hours a week.

�BIOL-621—Aquatic Toxicology
Four Credit Hours
An introduction to assessing the effects of toxic substances on
aquatic organisms and ecosystems. Topics include general principles
of toxicology, fate and transport models, quantitative structureactivity relationships, single-species and community-level toxicity
measures, regulatory issues, and career opportunities. Examples will
be drawn from marine, freshwater, and brackish-water systems.
Lecture: three hours a week; laboratory: three hours a week.
BIOL-624—Molecular Genetics and Recombinant DNA:
Theory, Practice and Issues
Three Credit Hours
The fundamental principles and applications of recombinant DNA
technology will be discussed and demonstrated. Emphasis will be
placed on sources and preparation of materials for classroom
activities. Societal issues involving recombinant DNA technology
will also be explored.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: two hours a week.
BIOL-625—Tropical Rainforest and Reef Ecology
Four Credit Hours
The objectives of this experiential course are to survey biodiversity
and provide understanding of ecological principles in tropical
habitats through physical involvement with the environment. Two coinstructors will lead students on a 10-12 day excursion in forest and
reef habitats of the Neotropics, providing natural history instruction
and interpretation. Participants will have the opportunity to immerse
themselves in the subject by walking forest paths, swimming forest
streams, speluking caves, paddling mangrove swamps, combing
beaches, and snorkeling coral reefs. A species list of plants and
animals will be assembled for each habitat and readings from the
scientific literature, appropriate to the region, will be assigned for
analysis and discussion.
BIOL-631—Environmental Physiology
Three Credit Hours
This course will study the effects of such parameters as salinity,
oxygen, temperature and elevation or depth on animal physiology
and the adaptations made by animals to these environments.
Lecture: two hours a week; laboratory: two hours a week.

Business Administration (BADM)
Foundation Courses:
BADM-601—Foundations of Accounting
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of the
basic tools and concepts used in financial accounting. It emphasizes
identifying and interpreting relevant accounting information for
decision-making by external users. The focus is on the four financial
statements: the income statement, the statement of changes in equity,
the balance sheet, and the statement of cash flows.
Prerequisite: None.

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BADM-604—Foundations of Economics
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to microeconomics (the study of
individual economic units, including product markets, individual
consumers, and firms) and macroeconomics (the study of broad
economic aggregates such as gross domestic product).
Prerequisite: None.
BADM-605—Foundations of Finance
Three Credit Hours
This introductory course in finance provides students with the
financial management tools necessary to analyze complex business
financial problems, and offer reasoned alternative solutions. The
course builds on principles presented in basic financial and
managerial accounting courses, and introduces the student to new
financial principles. This course may be completed through a Citadelapproved exam. The exam must be completed within the first semester
the student is accepted into the MBA program.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Accounting (BADM-601) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.
BADM-606—Foundations of Quantitative Methods and
Operations Management
Three Credit Hours
This course provides students with an introduction to both the
fundamentals of operations management and the essential concepts
of probability and statistics. Topics include collection, organization,
description, and presentation of data; discrete and continuous
probability distributions; sampling distributions; regression, model
building, and correlation analysis; forecasting; statistical process
control; decision analysis; and waiting lines. Emphasis is on
understanding the processes involved in the sourcing, production,
and delivery of products and services, along with related operational
issues like customer satisfaction, scheduling, project management,
quality, inventory, reliability, and capacity management. The
spreadsheet computational tool (Excel) is heavily used in this course.
Prerequisite: None.
BADM-607—Foundations of Marketing
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the world of business marketing
including the nature and fundamental concepts of marketing, the
assessment of consumer behavior, competitive analysis and marketing
decision-making focused on the marketing planning process. This course
may be completed via CLEP. The CLEP exam must be completed within
the first semester the student is accepted into the MBA program.
Prerequisite: None.
BADM-609—Foundations of Management and Organizations
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the classical management
functions of planning, organizing, leading, and the exercise of control.
This course integrates classical and modern management concepts
with an array of real-world cases, including a survey of the concepts
and techniques involved in designing and managing operations. This
course may be completed via CLEP. The CLEP exam must be completed
within the first semester the student is accepted into the MBA program.
Prerequisites: None.

�MBA Core Courses:
BADM-713—Communications for Leadership
Three Credit Hours
This course provides insight on the role of organizations as
communication systems in which effective writing and speaking are
crucial. Emphasis is on developing awareness of verbal and written
styles, interpersonal skills, and creating a repertoire of writing and
speaking strategies.
Prerequisite: None.
BADM-716—Legal and Ethical Environment for Decision
Makers
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the framework of law and ethics within which
businesses operate and provides the student with a broad
understanding of common law (contract, tort, and property) as well
as a statutory, administrative, and Constitutional law.
Prerequisite: None.
BADM-719—Information Technology Management
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the student to the vocabulary of Management
Information Systems (MIS) and explores how organizations are using
information technology for a competitive advantage and redefining
the way in which they interact with their stakeholders.
Prerequisite: None.
BADM-722—Leadership in Organizations
Three Credit Hours
This course is a seminar that focuses on the understanding and
application of organizational theory and leadership principles. In
addition, the course will include components on developing
individual leadership skills and different theories of organizations.
The applications component of the course will include a variety of
approaches such as cases, films, guest speakers, individual self
assessments, role play, team building exercises, and a leadership
portfolio.
Prerequisite: None.
BADM-728—Accounting for Executives
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with a knowledge of the
basic tools and concepts used in managerial accounting and to
provide an opportunity for students to employ their knowledge of
financial and managerial accounting through projects. The course
emphasizes identifying and interpreting relevant accounting
information for decision-making by internal and external users. The
focus is on the use of accounting information for decision- making,
including behavioral and ethical aspects.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Accounting (BADM-601), Foundations
of Finance (BADM-605), or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

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BADM-731—Quantitative Methods for Operations
Management
Three Credit Hours
Students explore the role of operations management in building the
competitive strength of the firm and in pursuing the firm’s goals of
customer satisfaction, profit, service delivery, quality and shareholder
wealth. The course integrates classical and modern operations
management methodologies with both hypothetical and real-world
business cases. Students learn concepts and quantitative algorithms
involved in designing and managing operations.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Quantitative Methods and Operations
Management (BADM-606) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.
BADM-734—Financial Problems
Three Credit Hours
This course provides students with a venue for applying the concepts
and techniques from the Foundations of Finance course to complex
business problems. The course content will be delivered primarily
using the case method of analysis. Emphasis will be on teamwork and
group analysis of directed and non-directed business finance cases.
Students will be responsible for identifying relevant financial issues,
offering alternative solutions, and making, justifying and critiquing
recommended courses of action. A portion of the course will be
devoted to analyzing cases with a significant international component.
The course may also utilize simulation as part of the course content.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Finance (BADM-605) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.
BADM-737—Strategic Marketing
Three Credit Hours
This course examines how organizations gain and maintain a
competitive advantage in a dynamic environment. The course
emphasizes the analysis of marketing decisions involving product,
price, promotion, and distribution variables. Marketing decisionmaking is explored in both domestic and global settings.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing (BADM-607) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.
BADM-740—Global Business Strategy
Three Credit Hours
This comprehensive and integrative MBA capstone course pulls
together the concepts, tools, and approaches taught in all the required
courses. This course uses a combination of cases which place students
in diverse managerial positions and a business simulation which
requires the student to act as a senior executive responsible for the
strategic decisions of an organization. The course emphasizes the
application, execution, and resolution of multi-dimensional
problems. The course emphasizes the strategic management of the
business unit and the development of a paradigm for strategic analysis
as well as matching internal processes with the implementation of
diverse objectives. The focus is on business-level strategy and the role
of leadership in improving performance.
Prerequisites: Accounting for Executives (BADM-728), Quantitative
Methods for Operations Management (BADM-731), Financial
Problems (BADM-734), and Strategic Marketing (BADM -737).
Must be taken within the last six hours of a students’ MBA program of study.

�BADM-750—Seminar in Business Administration
Three Credit Hours
This course may be elected by students to perform advanced study
and/or research in a particular area. Special topics covered within the
seminar, as well as required prerequisites, are at the discretion of the
instructor.
Prerequisite: None.
BADM-751—Seminar in Accounting
Three Credit Hours
This course may be elected by students to perform advanced study
and/or research in a particular area. Special topics covered within the
seminar, as well as required prerequisites are at the discretion of the
instructor.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Accounting (BADM-601) or
equivalent undergraduate coursework and Accounting for
Executives (BADM-728).
BADM-752—Seminar in Economics
Three Credit Hours
This course may be elected by students to perform advanced study
and/or research in a particular area. Special topics covered within the
seminar, as well as required prerequisites are at the discretion of the
instructor.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Economics (BADM-604) or equivalent
undergraduate work.
BADM-753—Seminar in Finance
Three Credit Hours
This course may be elected by students to perform advanced study
and/or research in a particular area. Special topics covered within the
seminar, as well as required prerequisites are at the discretion of the
instructor.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Finance (BADM-605) or equivalent
undergraduate work.
BADM-754—Seminar in Management
Three Credit Hours
This course may be elected by students to perform advanced study
and/or research in a particular area. Special topics covered within the
seminar, as well as required prerequisites are at the discretion of the
instructor.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Management and Organizations
(BADM-609) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.
BADM-755—Seminar in Marketing
Three Credit Hours
This course may be elected by students to perform advanced study
and/or research in a particular area. Special topics covered within the
seminar, as well as required prerequisites are at the discretion of the
instructor.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing (BADM-607) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.
BADM-756—Financial Modeling
Three Credit Hours
This course is a hands-on course in spreadsheet and financial
modeling, primarily using Microsoft Excel, and covers various topics
in financial management and investments. The emphasis will be on
the practical application of financial theory.

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Prerequisite: Foundations of Finance (BADM-605) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.

BADM-757—Personal Finance
Three Credit Hours
This course will focus on the application of basic financial tools and
principles to the student’s personal life including the financial planning
process, liquidity management, debt management, asset management,
and risk management. This course will also include retirement,
education and estate planning.
Prerequisite: None.
BADM-762—Negotiation Strategies
Three Credit Hours
This course emphasizes negotiation, the art and science of creating
agreements between two or more parties, and introduces students to
the effective use of power, persuasion, influence, and control in
modern organizations. In this course students first apply theories
developed as guides to improving negotiating strategies (the science).
Students will then develop and sharpen negotiating skills through
realistic cases (the application) with an emphasis on preparation,
bidding, distributive and integrative bargaining techniques.
Prerequisite: None.
BADM-764—Entrepreneurship
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed for students interested in creating a business
venture, acquiring an existing business, working in industries that serve
the entrepreneur, or who wish to become familiar with the concepts,
issues, and techniques of new venture creation and entrepreneurship.
Tools to be developed include recognition of a venture opportunity,
acquisition of information on resources needed for venture creation
and survival, development of competitive marketing strategies, and
international opportunities.
Prerequisite: None.
BADM-766—Human Resource Development
Three Credit Hours
This course examines Human Resource Development (HRD) as a field
through the learning, development and behavior of humans in social
systems. These systems include but are not limited to, workforce,
education, and family.
Research from Management Science,
Education, Psychology, and Sociology strengthen HRD theory and
practice. The purpose of this course is to explore the integration of the
individual into work organizations by examining work issues in
learning, training, leadership, and psychosocial development. A
primary focus of this course is on applied performance management
informed by human sciences research as a tool that can be applied to
productivity.
Prerequisites: None.
BADM-768—Human Resource Management
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide managers with an understanding of
the processes of adding strategic human capital to the organization.
The course examines the design of work, personnel recruitment and
selection, employee compensation and benefits, employee relations and
personnel policies, and labor issues. The course is applied management
science designed for managers.
Prerequisite: None.

�BADM-772—International Management
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding
of the issues facing international managers and the environment
of the Global Market Place. Some of the challenges include:
accommodating different currencies, dealing with a multiplicity of
governments, operating effectively in diverse legal environments,
being sensitive to and avoiding problems that may arise from
cultural differences among people, and the formulation of effective
strategies in the complex global environment.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Management and Organizations
(BADM-609) or equivalent undergraduate coursework.

industry and the economy. Techniques include smoothing, time
series analysis, and regression analysis.
Prerequisite Quantitative Methods for Operations Management
(BADM-731).

BADM-774—International Business
Three Credit Hours
This course studies the trend toward internationalization, explores
the terminology used in international business, and, via case
studies and examples, demonstrates the problems and advantages
of the internationalization process.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing (BADM-607) or
equivalent undergraduate coursework.

BADM-788—Consumer Behavior
Three Credit Hours
This course consists of the study of domestic and international
models of consumer behavior, including key variables from
the behavioral sciences. Course content includes research
methodologies, case studies, applications to decision-making, and
an original student research project.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing (BADM-607) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.

BADM-776—International Marketing
Three Credit Hours
This course examines detailed analysis of theories, issues, and
decisions facing the global marketing manager. Emphasis is on
small and large firms, innovative applications, workshops, and
original research projects.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Marketing (BADM-607) or
equivalent undergraduate coursework.
BADM-778—Investments
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the practical aspects of investment analysis
germane to evolution of market securities and derivative
instruments evaluation, portfolio analysis and performance
evaluation, sources of printed and Internet investment
information, and the formulation of investment policies and
strategies.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Finance (BADM-605) or equivalent
undergraduate coursework.
BADM-782—Advanced Topics in Information Technology
Three Credit Hours
This course may include expert systems, decision theory, decision
support systems, artificial intelligence, telecommunications, and/
or other contemporary issues in information technology.
Prerequisite: Information Technology Management (BADM-719).
BADM-784—Business and Economic Forecasting
Three Credit Hours
This course addresses the important function of strategic
planning. Planning requires accurate forecasts of future sales,
capacity, market size, prices, and a myriad of other variables that
determine the long-run profitability of the firm. This course will
help the student understand and create forecasts for the firm,

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BADM-786—Contemporary Accounting and Advanced
Problems
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the current issues in the field of accounting.
Particular issues covered in any given semester will be selected by
the course professor and announced at the time of registration.
Prerequisite: Accounting for Executives (BADM-728).

BADM-790—Production/Operations Strategies for
Manufacturing and Service Industries
Three Credit Hours
This course builds upon previous course work to provide a basis for
development of a coherent operations strategy to support the firm’s
competitive strategy. Using case studies, course content is based
upon the programs that have proven successful in global firms and
covers process choice, product development, order coordination
inside and outside the firm, and methodologies for developing
technology and operations strategies.
Prerequisites: Accounting for Executives (BADM 728), and
Quantitative Methods for Operations Management (BADM 731).
BADM-792—Financial Markets and Institutions
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of the key financial institutions
(banks, insurance companies, mutual funds, government
entities etc.) and markets (stocks, bonds and foreign exchange
among others). Also discussed will be the wide array of financial
instruments that are available to business and individuals.
Particular attention will be paid on risk management and how
the various markets and institutions interact with each other.
The study of financial markets and institutions will help your
understanding of many exciting issues such as the recent financial
crises in the United States and around the world. Activities that
take place in financial markets have a direct effect on personal
wealth, the behavior of consumers and businesses and the well
being on the overall economy.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Finance (BADM-605).
BADM-795—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
This is an advanced course that may be taken by graduate students
desiring to engage in a research/scholarly project of mutual interest
to the student and the faculty member who directs the study. The
course is intended to be rigorous. The course structure, evaluation
process, and expected outcomes should be clearly delineated by the
instructor in advance.

�Chemistry (CHEM)
CHEM-520–The Chemistry of Art
Three Credit Hours
This course will address the chemistry involved in the preparation
of artists’ materials and artwork itself and the chemistry used in
authenticating, restoring, and conserving art and artifacts.
CHEM-521–Forensic Science
Three Credit Hours
Forensic Science incorporates concepts of biology, chemistry and
physics in learning about the science involved in crime investigations. Hands-on activities will be incorporated to illustrate the
techniques. Topics to be covered include fingerprinting, blood
typing, disputed documents, DNA analysis, drug and poison
detection and identification, and fiber comparison. Actual cases
will be studied.
CHEM-522–Nanotechnology for STEM Educators
Three Credit Hours
Nanotechnology is based on the science of designing materials
from the atomic or molecular level. It has the potential to impact
virtually every area of life, from medicine to ultra-strong materials
to electronics to clothing. In this course students will learn about
the foundational physics and chemistry behind nanoscience as
well as nanotechnology applications.

geoprocessing, geostatistical methods; visualization, exploration
of spatial data; network analysis, terrain mapping, spatial analysis,
and modeling. The course will include specific emphasis on urban
land use evaluation methods, transportation analysis (dynamic
segmentation and routing) and hydrologic modeling.
Prerequisites: BS in mathematics, science, or engineering, or
permission from instructor. Familiarity with basic GIS concepts
with and either ARC/INFO, ArcView, or ArcGIS highly
recommended.

CIVL-508–Monitoring of Civil Engineering Infrastructure
Three credit hours
Design and analysis of instrumentation systems to monitoring
of civil engineering infrastructure for the purpose of evaluating
performance and/or design. Covered topics include principles
of measurement, measurement errors and error analysis,
instrumentation sensor types and calibration, data acquisition and
signal conditioning, and data management.
Prerequisites: CIV-330 or equivalent or permission from
instructor.

Civil Engineering (CIVL)

CIVL 575 Traffic Engineering Operations
Three Credit Hours
Basic characteristics of motor-vehicle traffic, highway capacity,
applications of traffic control devices, traffic design of parking
facilities, engineering studies, traffic safety, traffic laws and
ordinances, basic statistical analysis, components of traffic systems,
measurement of traffic data, characterizing traffic system performance,
analysis of existing traffic facilities, and design of traffic facilities for
achieving desired system performance.
Prerequisite: CIVL 305 or permission from Department Head

CIVL-502–Sustainability
Three credit hours
This course provides an introduction to the broad topic of
sustainability and its application to engineering. A foundation of
study on the historical perspective of sustainability leads to a focus
on sustainable development, sustainable design.
Prerequisites: BS degree in engineering or related field.

CIVL 576 Roadway Geometric Design
Three Credit Hours
Geometric design of roadways, at-grade intersections, and
interchanges, using software programs, in accordance with conditions
imposed by driver ability, vehicle performance, safety sustainability,
and economic constraints.
Prerequisite: CIVL 302 or permission from Department Head

CIVL-504–Natural Hazards and Preservation of Historical
Structures
Three credit hours
Engineering and science applications and socio-economic impacts
of natural hazards on historic structures. Course provides
thorough overview of design, rehabilitation, and other socioeconomic decisions related to natural hazards and historical
structures.
Prerequisites: BS degree in engineering or related field.

CIVL-602–Water Quality Modeling and Management
Three credit hours
Water quality analysis and simulation of physical, chemical, and
biological processes affecting rivers, lakes, estuaries, and drinking
water distribution systems. Included are best management
practices based on application of water quality modeling
techniques to environmental systems (rivers, lakes, distribution
systems, etc.
Prerequisites: CIVL-312 or permission from instructor.

CIVL-506–Geographic Information Systems
Three credit hours
Instruction in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) focusing
on data analysis and application methods for engineers, planners
and related professions. Fundamental topics include spatial
analysis, geostatistical analysis, 3-D modeling, and vector/raster
modeling. The focus of the course is on gaining a fundamental
understanding of spatial data structures in GIS, geo-spatial data
acquisition,

CIVL-604–Aquatic Chemistry
Three credit hours
Quantitative treatment of variables that govern the chemistry
of aquatic systems such as lakes, oceans, rivers, estuaries, and
groundwater. Emphasis on carbonate in open and closed systems,
metal complexation and solubility, and oxidation-reduction
reactions.
Prerequisites: CHEM-152/162 or permission from instructor.

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�CIVL-608 – Structural Loads and Systems
Three Credit Hours
Structural engineering applications of analysis methodologies used
to determine loads in accordance with ASCE 7. In-depth
discussion of minimum design loads and load combinations.
Includes overview of various steel and concrete systems. Discusses
practical selection and design issues and design of proprietary
building materials and components such as steel joists, diaphragms,
engineered wood products, etc.
Prerequisite: CIVL 309 or permission from Department Head
CIVL 610 – Wood Design
Three Credit Hours
Design of wood framed structures in accordance with the NDS
Specification. Course provides thorough overview of practical
member and connection design and real world applications.
Introduction to wood design and engineering; properties of wood
and wood-based materials; design of beams, columns, walls, roofs,
panel systems, and connections.
Prerequisite: CIVL 304 or permission from Department Head
CIVL 612 Urban Transportation Planning
Three Credit Hours
A systems approach to the transportation planning process focusing
on policy issues and the decision making process. Topics include:
1.) Trip generation modeling –variables influencing trip generation,
regression analysis and category analysis; 2.) Trip distribution –
modeling factors governing trip distribution, growth-factor
methods and gravity models, calibration of gravity models; 3.) Mode
split modeling – factors influencing mode choice, discrete choice
models; 4.) Route selection – traffic assignment; and 5.)
Transportation surveys; transport related land use models, urban
structure, urban goods transport. Use of popular transportation
planning software will also be covered.
Prerequisite: CIVL 305 or permission from Department Head
CIVL-614–Ground Improvement
Three credit hours
This course provides a thorough overview of several design and
construction methods for improving in-situ soil conditions. Covered
topics include site exploration; evaluation of in-situ soil conditions
via in-situ testing; soil liquefaction; soil shear strength and
compressibility; soil nailing; foundation problems for highway
embankments; soil grouting; dynamic compaction, vibrocompaction; and vibro-replacement.
Prerequisites: CIVL-410 or equivalent or permission from
instructor.
CIVL-616–Deep Foundations
Three credit hours
Design, construction, and inspection of deep foundation systems.
Covered topics include effects of deep foundation installations; static
capacity and settlement analysis of single pile and pile groups under
axial and lateral loads; drilled shaft design, construction, and
inspection techniques; deep foundation load testing standards,
interpretation, and simulation; non-destructive testing and
subsequent analysis; cost analysis of deep foundations.
Prerequisites: CIVL-410 or equivalent or permission from instructor.

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CIVL 640 Urban Mobility Infrastructure Policy and Planning
Three Credit Hours
Foundation for understanding transportation systems’ relationship to
cities and people and managing urban transportation systems,
including: 1.) multi-faceted understanding of the historical, spatial,
economic, social, and environmental factors affecting transportation
issues, 2.) transportation and land use relationships, 3.) transportation
as a tool of economic development and growth, 4.) transportation
political influences and finance, and 5.) regional, state and federal
governmental structure of committees, agencies and oversight.
Prerequisite: Admission to partner graduate degree programs; BS in
math, science or engineering; or permission from Department Head
CIVL 642 Public Health, Physical Activity, and Design of the Built
Environment
Three Credit Hours
Multidisciplinary evaluation of cities, suburban communities and
neighborhoods to identify positive and adverse effects of the built
environment on levels of physical activity and measures of public
health, with an emphasis on adoption of approaches for improving
desirable outcomes. The course focuses on establishing basis of need
and potential benefits from implementation of optimal solutions to
the challenging dilemma of built environment, urban mobility,
transportation infrastructure networks, economics, sustainability,
livability, and community wellness. Interconnections between the
fields of public health, public policy and engineering design are
identified. Students are equipped with proficiencies needed to create
more healthy communities through an emphasis on physical activity.
Prerequisite: Admission to partner graduate degree programs; BS in
math, science or engineering; or permission from Department Head
CIVL-650–Special Graduate Topics in Civil Engineering
Three credit hours
Selected graduate topics in civil engineering. The offering of this
course will depend upon the interest of the students, the availability
of an instructor, and the approval of the department head. Since the
content of this course may change, a student may repeat the course
for credit with the consent of the department head. Prerequisites:
Graduate status and permission from department head.
CIVL 655 Masonry Structural Design
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to design of structural elements for masonry buildings.
Lintels, walls, shear walls, columns, pilasters, and retaining walls are
included. Reinforced and unreinforced elements of concrete or clay
masonry are designed by allowable stress and strength design
methods. Introduction to construction techniques, materials, and
terminology used in masonry.
Prerequisite: CIVL 304 or permission from Department Head
CIVL 657 Indeterminate and Matrix Structural Analysis
Three Credit Hours
Analysis of indeterminate structures using moment distribution,
energy methods such as virtual work and Castigliano's Theorem.
Matrix displacement method derived and simplified to a form
suitable for structural engineering applications. Truss and frame
applications with modifications for symmetry, internal releases, and
support settlements. SAP2000 and other structural engineering
software is used to compare with analytical solutions.
Prerequisite: CIVL 309 or permission from Department Head

�CIVL 711 Design of Masonry, Wood and Cold Formed steel
Structures
Three Credit Hours
Design of masonry structures in accordance with ACI specifications,
wood framed structures in accordance with NDS specifications, and
Cold Formed Steel Structures in accordance with AISI specifications.
Course provides thorough overview of practical member and
connection design and real world applications.
Prerequisite: CIVL 309 or permission from Department Head

CIVL 719 Elastic Stability of Structures
Three Credit Hours
Stability of elastic structural components under conservative loads.
Precise definitions of stability; energy approaches; Rayleigh-Ritz and
Galerkin methods utilized with primary applications to frame
structures. SAP2000 and other structural engineering software is
used to compare to analytical solutions.
Prerequisite: CIVL 309 or permission from Department Head

CIVL712 Design of Coastal Structures and Bridges
Three Credit Hours
AASHTO based design of bridge structures and foundation elements.
Design of piers and seawalls for coastal applications.
Prerequisite: CIVL 404 and CIVL 406 or permission from
Department Head

CIVL 720 Dynamic Analysis of Structures
Three Credit Hours
Analysis and design of structures subjected to dynamic loading;
response of lumped and distributed parameter systems of one or
many degrees of freedom; approximate design methods; introduction
to earthquake analysis and design.
Prerequisite: CIVL 309 or permission from Department Head

CIVL 713 Design of Civil Engineering Systems for Natural and
Manmade Hazards
Three Credit Hours
Design of infrastructure for hurricanes, earthquakes, floods,
tornadoes, and man-made or accidental explosions. Focus on design
philosophy and practical examples. Structural design, site layout, and
economics discussed in detail.
Prerequisite: CIVL 309 or permission from Department Head

CIVL 721 Earthquake Engineering for Structural Engineers
Three Credit Hours
Effects of earthquake-induced forces on buildings, bridges, and other
structures; development of design codes and their application to the
design of structures to resist seismic forces; fundamental structural
dynamics and analysis techniques used to compute the response of
structures or obtain design forces.
Prerequisite: CIVL 309 or permission from Department Head

CIVL 714 Advanced Steel Design
Three Credit Hours
Advanced design of structural steel buildings emphasizing the
relationship between design and response of the structural system;
theoretical basis of building code provisions; limit state and plastic
design; beam-columns; plate girders and composite sections and
connections. All design provisions in accordance with AISC 360.
Prerequisite: CIVL 406 or permission from Department Head

CIVL 730 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Fundamentals of soil dynamics, plate tectonics and earthquakes;
application of the concepts to seismic ground response, design
ground motions, soil liquefaction, site response analysis, seismic
slope stability, dynamic lateral earth pressure, and soil improvement.
Prerequisite: CIVL 409, 402 and 410 or permission from
Department Head

CIVL 715 Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
Three Credit Hours
Second course in design of reinforced concrete structures; advanced
concepts in analysis and design of beams, columns, and slabs;
introduction to prestressed concrete. All design provisions in
accordance with ACI 318.
Prerequisite: CIVL 404 or permission from Department Head

CIVL 731 Geo-Environmental Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Geo-environmental engineering is a multi-disciplinary area of study
that involves various aspects of geotechnical engineering,
environmental engineering, hydraulics/hydrology, and groundwater
engineering. The course focuses on the following two specific
technical issues: (1) characterization and remediation of
contaminated soil and groundwater; (2) design of waste containment
barriers (e.g., liners, covers, vertical barriers) used for waste
remediation.
Prerequisite: CIVL 409, 402, 322 and 408 or permission from
Department Head

CIVL 716 Prestressed Concrete
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to the analysis, behavior, and design of prestressed
concrete members and structures. Allowable stress design and
strength design of prestressed concrete members, shear design, loss of
prestressed force, design of continuous structures.
Prerequisite: CIVL 404 or permission from Department Head
CIVL 718 Matrix and Finite Element Analysis
Three Credit Hours
Finite element method derived and simplified using matrix approach
to truss, beam, plate, and shell structures. Solid elements also
discussed. Mesh layout and refinement, convergence characteristics,
and solution accuracy proven. SAP2000 and other structural
engineering software is used to compare to analytical solutions.
Prerequisite: CIVL 657 or permission from Department Head

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CIVL 732 Advanced Soil Mechanics
Three Credit Hours
Study of stresses in soils, stress-strain and shear strength properties of
soil, plastic equilibrium of soil masses, failure conditions, earth
pressures, with applications to geotechnical engineering design.
Prerequisite: CIVL 409 and 402 or permission from Department
Head

�CIVL 733 Advanced Foundation Design
Three Credit Hours
The engineering design process is demonstrated through use of
practical problem-solving methods for public infrastructure and built
environment projects. Analysis and design of deep foundations, earth
slopes, retaining walls, sheet-pile walls, and braced excavations,
anchored bulkheads, reinforced earth, and underpinning
Prerequisite: CIVL 409, 402 and 410 or permission from Department
Head
CIVL 734 Soil Behavior
Three Credit Hours
Detailed study of physiochemical aspects of soil behavior, stabilization
of soils, and engineering properties of soils.
Prerequisite: CIVL 409 and 402 or permission from Department
Head
CIVL 740 Transportation Safety Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Methodology for conducting transportation accident studies,
accident characteristics as related to operator, facility, and mode,
statistical applications to accident data, current trends and problems
in transportation safety.
Prerequisite: CIVL 305 or permission from Department Head
CIVL 741 Travel Demand Forecasting
Three Credit Hours
In-depth coverage of travel-demand forecasting theory and the fourstep process, site traffic impact analysis, and disaggregate travel
demand models. Theory and method of forecasting travelers’ choices
of route, mode, destination, departure time, trip frequency and origin
location in congested transportation networks.
Prerequisite: CIVL 305 or permission from Department Head

Criminal Justice (CRMJ)
PSCI-500/CRMJ-500—Seminar in Social Science
Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary introduction to the social sciences with an
emphasis on the perspectives and patterns of inquiry of several
subfields. This course surveys the empirical and theoretical
contributions of different social science disciplines in order to provide
a fundamental understanding of the dynamics of individual and
group behavior. Topics include ethics, social science methodology,
and the key criticisms of these methods.
PSCI-501/CRMJ-501—Research Methods in Social Science
Three Credit Hours
An examination of methods in the scientific study of social
phenomena with emphasis given to the systematic study of society
and contemporary research problem in the social sciences, including
research design, data collection, data analysis, and computer
applications.

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CRMJ-510— Topics in Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of criminal
justice to fit the needs of students as well as the specialized
knowledge of the faculty.
CRMJ-515/PSCI-515—Topics in Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general areas of homeland security to fit the needs of students as well as the specialized
knowledge of the faculty.
CRMJ-555/PSCI-555—Leadership Application Course in
Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics in leadership application within the field
of criminal justice based on the specialized knowledge and research interests of the faculty. This course satisfies the “leadership
application” requirement for students in the leadership graduate
certificate program.
CRMJ-560— Homeland Security and Criminal Justice
Administration
Three Credit Hours
Seminar on effective management principles and practices as they
apply within homeland security organizations. Organizational
and management theories are analyzed and applied to the
contemporary structure of homeland security organizations
with emphasis given to a review of the research related to
the development of leadership skills for homeland security
management.
CRMJ-561— Drugs and Crime
Three Credit Hours
This course of study explores and analyzes issues involving drugs
and crime. Drug types, drug offenders, drug trafficking/global
smuggling, money/laundering, law enforcement/interdiction,
governmental response, domestic and international drug policy,
drug-crime correlation, drug testing, and the drug relationship
to other social problems are examined. Future trends and current
dilemmas are investigated regarding the effectiveness of law
enforcement, the “war on drugs,” and drug usage.
CRMJ-562— Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the ideology, structure, and justice processes of
various criminal justice systems in the United States, Europe, Asia,
Africa, Middle East and Latin America This comparative study
involves the analysis of diverse social control, legal, police, court,
correction, and juvenile systems from representative justice approaches
around the world. Variations among countries in crime and deviance
phenomena, as well as, comparative normative values, practices, and
ethics of justice system practitioners are explored. Contemporary
dilemmas and issues involving crime and criminal justice practices
among divergent justice schemes are discussed.

�CRMJ-563— Criminal Evidence
Three Credit Hours
A graduate level discussion of types of evidence, collection of
evidence, the chain of custody, and procedures relating to its
introduction into judicial proceedings. Special attention is given to
Fourth Amendment constitutional issues and the changing nature
of the judicial order.
CRMJ-564— Juvenile Justice
Three Credit Hours
A study of juvenile delinquency and the operation of the
American juvenile justice system. The course explores classical
and contemporary theories of juvenile delinquency and status
offending, as well as the effects of family, peers, school, gang
affiliation, and drug usage on youthful offenders. In examining
the juvenile justice system, the course investigates the historical
development and individual operating components. (e.g., police,
courts, and corrections) of the system. Consideration is given
current and future issues involving youth and delinquency such as
curfew, boot camp, youth violence, drug usage, and court waiver.
CRMJ-565 Corrections
Three Credit Hours
An overview of the American correctional system including
prisons, jails, probation and parole. In addition to the historical
development of punishment and corrections, the course
explores issues involving the effectiveness of formal punishment,
deterrence effects, punishment types, and the death penalty.
Discussions also include prison inmate culture, prison gangs,
prison life, inmate civil rights and litigation, problems and
dilemmas of early release, probation, parole, and recidivism.
Future trends and prospects for an increasing prison and parole
population are discussed.
CRMJ-568/PSCI 568—International and Domestic
Terrorism
Three Credit Hours
In-depth seminar on the nature of international, transnational,
and domestic political violence, with some attention to the
phenomenon of “state terrorism” (international repression) and its
potential impact on the conduct of American foreign policy. The
course also reviews and critiques current explanations for terrorist
behavior. Issues addressed include conceptualizing and defining
terrorism, the structure of violent politics, the lessons and patterns
from the history of contemporary political violence, State support
for terrorism, and counterterrorism as a public policy problem.
CRMJ-569/PSCI-569—National Security Policy
Three Credit Hours
Seminar which examines the components of United States security
policy. Course discusses the roles and agencies involved in the
development of national security policy. Consideration given to
factors, both internal and external, affecting national security.

CRMJ-570—Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
Seminar on homeland defense and security. The course takes
an in-depth look at the agencies involved in homeland security
and the interagency process which exist to integrate the services
of federal agencies and state and local governments with armed
forces and defense agencies.

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CRMJ-572— Ethics and Integrity in Homeland Security
Three Credit Hours
A study of the role of justice, ethics, integrity, and ethical
behavior in the homeland security. The course examines ethical
issues regarding the application of law and challenges associated
with the protection of American citizens against internal and
external threats. Consideration is given to the function of ethical
conduct in the rule of law, use of authority, and exercises of
governmental power as part of U.S. government responses to
threats to homeland security. The course includes a thorough
review of issues related to the rules of engagement, the U.S. Patriot
Act, Border Patrol and Security, the Transportation and Safety
Administration (TSA) regulations, and the treatment of terrorists.
Ethical dilemmas and practical applications are explored.
CRMJ-580–Introduction to Intelligence
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the field of intelligence
and national security. We will examine the history and
development of United States intelligence community. Specific
CRMJ-581–Intelligence Research and Analysis
Three Credit Hours
This course seeks to develop in students the skills and abilities
necessary for conducting basic intelligence analysis. A variety
of exercises and practical applications are used to foster critical
thinking skills, the planning and coordination of data collection
from a variety of sources, and the use of analytic tools to establish
connections between people, places, events and other entities.
Students are exposed to computer software programs that visually
depict complex relationships. Cross listed as INTL 581.
CRMJ-582–Intelligence Theory Application
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the student to the discipline of intelligence
and provides the student with an understanding of how
intelligence systems function and how intelligence estimates and
products are derived. By understanding the basic psychology of
intelligence, organizational trends and cognitive cultural
difference, the student will gain insight to how intelligence
analysis actually transpires.
CRMJ-583–Transnational Organized Crime
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the diverse dimensions of transnational
crime. Students will examine and discuss historical and
contemporary patterns, modus operandi, capabilities, and
vulnerabilities of transnational criminals and organizations.
Course content includes an introduction to transnational crime,
a discussion of the “problem” of transnational crime, a review
of illicit activities of transnational criminal organizations, an
examination of the link between transnational crime and
terrorism, a review of contemporary approaches to combating
transnational crime, and area studies covering Europe, Russia,
the Middle East, Asia, Africa and The Americas. Area studies
will include a review of American, Italian, French, Mexican,
Asian, Middle Eastern, &amp; African criminal enterprises,
traditional organized crime, outlaw motorcycle gangs, and other
transnational criminal enterprises

�CRMJ-585 — Topics in Intelligence
Three Credit Hours
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of
intelligence to fit the needs of students as well as the specialized
knowledge of the faculty – possible offering: Narco-terrorism,
Weapons of Mass Destruction and Emerging Threats.
topics include the intelligence cycle, the relationship between
intelligence professionals and policy makers, the restructuring of
the U.S. intelligence community, oversight and accountability, and
covert action as a policy option. The moral and ethical
implications of intelligence practices will also be discussed.
CRMJ-600 — Homeland Security Internship
Three Credit Hours
This course provides the student with an opportunity to explore
career interests while applying knowledge and skills learned in the
classroom to real-world problems encountered in Homeland Security
agencies/ the Intelligence Community (IC). The experience also helps
students gain a clearer sense of future learning needs and provides an
opportunity to build professional networks.
Prerequisite: Consent of Department or Program Head

Computer Science (CSCI)
CSCI-563—Programming for Teachers
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces computer programming and problemsolving using a modern programming language. Students will
learn language syntax and basics of event-driven programming.
Concepts and methods of object-oriented programming and
design, creating applications using a development cycle approach,
and disciplined coding style are included. In addition, students
will also learn about data organization and collection, database
construction, and manipulating data within a database. Students
will be required to complete tutorial exercises and projects that
can be used with middle and high school students.
Note: This course can not be used for the Master of Science in
Computer Science.
Note: May be substituted for MATH 663.

CSCI-601—Data Modeling and Database Design
Three Credit Hours
Topics include conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling,
data analysis, relational database design and normalization,
query languages, query processing, administration, and CASE
tools. A database design project is part of the requirement and
includes hands-on data modeling, design, development, and
implementation.
CSCI-602—Foundations of Software Engineering
Three Credit Hours
A survey course in software engineering processes and
methodologies. This course includes software life cycles, planning
and managing projects, capturing and managing requirements,
analysis and design, implementation, software testing and quality
assurance, and risk analysis in software development. Emphasized
are team-based development, quality standards, object-oriented
design, and CASE (computer aided software engineering) tools.

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CSCI-603—Object-Oriented Design Patterns
Three Credit Hours
A course in software design using design patterns as a tool
for communicating software design solutions and as an aid
in software refactoring. Creational, structural and behavioral
patterns are emphasized. Also covered are finding and
documenting software development patterns. The Unified
Modeling Language is used as the design tool for software patterns
and programming projects are in an object-oriented programming
language.
CSCI 604—Distributed Computer Systems Architecture
Three Credit Hours
This course covers basic techniques for the design andconstruction of
distributed systems. Its aim is to give the skills needed to build simple
systems and to identify key issues for the analysis of distribution
problems.
CSCI-612—Advanced Computer Architecture
Three Credit Hours
This course covers various topics relevant to clustering including
the following: interconnection networks, protocols, high
performance I/O, load balancing, availability, programming
models and environments, parallel algorithms, and applications.
The course is lab intensive and includes the implementation of
parallel algorithms on a parallel cluster.
Prerequisites: CSCI-604 or an undergraduate course in operating
systems.
CSCI-614—Advanced Operating Systems
Three Credit Hours
This course covers a broad range of advanced operating systems
concepts including protection, security, memory management,
kernels, file systems, synchronization, naming, networks, and
distributed systems as well as recent trends in operating systems
design. Specific aspects of operating systems which support
distributed computing will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: CSCI-604 or an undergraduate course in operating
systems.
CSCI-616—Automata Theory
Three Credit Hours
The theory of finite state machines and regular expressions
are applied to the design of switching circuits, components of
compilers such as lexical analysis, pattern-matching, text-editors,
unifications as needed in Prolog or for automated deduction,
and almost any program which processes under commands.
Undecidable problems and intractable problems are explored.
CSCI-618—Programming Languages
Three Credit Hours
The course surveys the principles of programming language
design and the issues related to their implementation. Topics
will include a comparison of the major programming paradigms:
imperative, functional, logic, and object-oriented. Also covered
are data types, methods of specifying the semantics of language
constructs, and concurrency.

�CSCI-631—Principles of Computer Security
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the principles and practices related to computer
security. The course concentrates on the problems of security
associated with computer systems and emphasizes the application
of cryptography to address those problems.
CSCI-632—Data Communications and Networking
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to data communications and computer
networking. Topics include LAN topologies, transmission media,
error detection, packet switching networks, internetworking of
heterogeneous network technologies, Internet protocol suites
(with emphasis on TCP/IP), the client/server paradigm, the BSD
Socket interface, network security, and network applications.
CSCI-633—Semantic Web Principles and Practice
Three Credit Hours
This course covers the emerging technology supporting the
Semantic Web with macbine-processable content. Students will
engineer and implement ontologies, associated metadata and
logical inference systems. Covered are specialized languages such
as Extensible Markup Language (XML), Resource Description
Framework (RDF), and Ontology Web Language (OWL) and
query associated query languages.
CSCI-634—Project Change and Management
Three Credit Hours
Managing projects within an organizational context, including the
processes related to initiating, planning, executing, controlling,
reporting, and closing a project form the major portion of this
course. Project integration, scope, time, cost, quality control,
risk management, and managing the changes in organization
resulting from introducing or revising information systems are
also included.
CSCI-636—Information Technology Policy, Strategy, and
Governance
Three Credit Hours
This course will consider the development and implementation
of policies and plans to achieve organizational goals, the defining
of systems that support the operational, administrative and
strategic needs of the organization, and the study of approaches to
managing the information systems function in organizations.
CSCI-638—Advanced Topics in Database Systems
Three Credit Hours
Topics such as algorithms for query processing and optimization,
physical database design, transaction processing, concurrency
control, database backup and recovery techniques, database
security, distributed databases, multimedia databases, object and
object-relational databases, data warehousing, and data mining.
Prerequisite: CSCI-601.

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CSCI-641—Advanced Cybersecurity
Three Credit Hours
This course will cover the techniques used to secure cybersystems.
Topics covered will include security policies, computer security
management and risk assessment, secured network protocols,
software security issues, ethical and legal aspects of cybersecurity,
and disaster recovery. Special emphasis will be given to designing,
deploying, and managing complete secured cybersystems.
Prerequisite: CSCI- 631.
CSCI-654—Software Requirements Analysis and Specification
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the software requirements engineering
process. Topics to include: feasibility studies, risk, requirements
elicitation, modeling, analysis, specification, and validation.
Prerequisite: CSCI-602.
CSCI-555—STEM Education Through Robotics
Three Credit Hours
Use the LEGO Mindstorms Robotics kit to build, test and program
robots to accomplish various tasks. This exciting fusion of physics,
mathematics, computer science and artistic expression can really draw
students and teachers into active learning and experimentation.
Hands-on experience will provide strategies and projects that teachers
can use with middle and high school students; advanced options are
available for those who want to go beyond the basics. Each assignment,
project or test will have a due date that will be posted online. Access
to a Mindstorms robotics kit with software is required for the course.
CSCI-656—Software Systems Design and Implementation
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the issues, techniques, strategies,
representations, and patterns used in designing and implementing
software. Possible design topics include: specification of internal
interfaces, architectural design, data design, user interface design,
design tools and evaluation of design. Possible implementation
topics include: language-oriented issues, construction
technologies, tools and formal construction methods.
Prerequisites: CSCI-602 and CSCI-603.
CSCI-657—Embedded Systems Design
Three Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to specifying, designing,
implementing and testing (real-time) embedded systems. Topics
include the embedded system life cycle, choosing a processor,
hardware/software partitioning, design techniques, cross-platform
development, debugging, testing and integration. Implementation
languages may include Java, C/C++ or assembly.
Prerequisites: CSCI-602 and CSCI-604.

�CSCI-658—Software Testing and Maintenance
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the concepts and methods associated with
software testing and maintenance. Testing topics to include:
testing as part of requirements engineering and software design,
test plan writing, and static and dynamic testing. Maintenance
topics to include: an overview of corrective, adaptive, perfective
and preventive maintenance activities as well as organizational
managerial issues.
Prerequisite: CSCI-602.
CSCI-659—Service-Oriented Computing
Three Credit Hours
Service-Oriented Computing is a term that describes software
systems that combine Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
and Business Process Management (BPM) layers. This course
explores both SOA and BPM, demonstrating how business and
IT concerns can be aligned. Students will gain experience with
service-oriented development, process modeling and execution,
and securing services.
CSCI-663—Programming for STEM Educators
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces programming and problem-solving using
Visual Basic. Students will learn Visual Basic syntax, and basics
of event-driven programming while working with variables,
constants, data types, and expressions. Problem solving and decision-making are integrated as students also explore looping
and multiple forms, using menus, common dialogs, procedures,
functions and arrays, debugging, creating executable files, and
distributing a Windows application. Concepts and methods of objectoriented programming and design, creating applications using a
development cycle approach, and disciplined coding style are included.
In addition, students will also learn about data organization and
collection, file organization, sort and search techniques, database
construction, and manipulating data created in Microsoft Access using
Visual Basic.
Note: May be substituted for MATH 563.
CSCI-672—Human-Computer Interaction
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to human computer interaction and user interface
development. Topics include human factors of interactive
software, interactive styles, design principles and considerations,
development methods and tools, interface quality and evaluation
methods. This course stresses the importance of good interfaces
and the relationship of user interface design to human-computer
interaction. It is intended for students whose future work may
involve software development.
CSCI-674—Introduction to Computer Graphics
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the fundamental principles of computer
graphics. Using standard graphics libraries, students will learn
these principles by writing a series of programming projects.

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CSCI-690—Special Topics in Computing
Three Credit Hours
A course in the special study of an advanced or new topic in
computer science, information science or software engineering.
This course may be repeated for additional credit, as the topic
change.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
CSCI-691—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
This course consists of individual study of an agreed-upon topic
under the direction of a faculty member and following a course
of reading and other requirements proposed by the student
and established by negotiation with the director. This course is
intended to provide graduate students with an opportunity to
study in an area of computer science, software engineering or
information systems that is not generally offered. The course may
be repeated once.
CSCI-698—Project Thesis
Three Credit Hours
Project thesis is a three-credit hour course for the completion of
a formal master’s project thesis under faculty direction. A project
thesis is characterized by a research project that applies or extends
course topics through systems development.
Prerequisites: Completion of the four core courses CSCI-601,
CSCI-602, CSCI-603, and CSCI-604, and approval by the MSCS
program director.
CSCI-699—Research Thesis
Six Credit Hours
Research Thesis is a six-credit hour course for the completion of a
formal master’s research thesis under faculty direction. A research
thesis is a traditional research project characterized by a comprehensive
paper on a research topic.
Prerequisites: Completion of the four core courses CSCI-601,
program director.

�Education (EDUC)
EDUC-500—Foundations of American Education
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the historical, political,
sociological, and philosophical foundations of education. Emphasis
is on the complex relationship between society and school. Issues
regarding race, class, gender, and culture within the educational system
are addressed in the context of fostering educational opportunity and
ameliorating inequalities. An historical context also is established
which allows for critical examination of events, individuals, and ideas
that have influenced the development of education in the United
States. Through an integration of knowledge in the foundations of
education, the course prepares reflective decision-makers who can
critically examine various schools of philosophical thought and
political issues related to education.
EDUC-501—Methods and Materials of Middle and High School
Teaching
Three Credit Hours
Study of the aims, methods, and materials employed in middle &amp;
high schools; organization of subject matter; motivation and direction
of learning; development of attitudes, appreciations, and ideas;
classroom presentation of formal materials; conducting informal
activities; provision for individual differences; measurement of
educational outcomes; and enhancement of personal and professional
growth. The focus of the course is the application of the learnercentered conceptual base in the process of teaching their discipline
specialty. A. English; B. Biology; C. Social Studies; D. Mathematics.
A passing score on the PRAXIS II must be achieved upon completion
of this class.
EDUC-504—Teaching in the Middle School
Three Credit Hours
This course surveys the current practices in middle schools in terms of
objectives, methods, and materials. The student is involved in practical
application of these practices as they relate to the organization of
subject matter, the motivation of pupils, the achievement of learning
outcomes, and the evaluation of learning experiences.
EDUC-505—Individual Instruction
Three Credit Hours
Emphasis upon current approaches and strategies utilized in the
individualized programs in the classrooms. Management systems
essential to individualized instruction will be emphasized.
EDUC-508—Remedial Strategies in Reading and Language
Arts
Three Credit Hours
A course for practicing educators which analyzes varying strategies
for helping the problem learner primarily in the literacy areas of
reading and the language arts. The course covers techniques at all
grade levels and reviews the literature as to teaching effectiveness.
Case studies are required.
EDUC-512—Data Collection and Analysis
Three Credit Hours
Coursework designed to introduce the graduate student to quantitative

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methods to include construction of assessment instruments, analysis,
and interpretation of quantitative data. Students will be required
to develop minimum competence in use of microcomputers for
descriptive statistical analyses and word processing. Emphasis will be
placed on the development of skills in critical analysis of literature
relating to effective schools. This ability to analyze research data
should result in improved by professional performance.

EDUC-514—The Exceptional Child in the School
Three Credit Hours
Coursework is designed as an introduction for students with
little or no background or experience in special education, and is
appropriate for students from various fields as well as for those who
anticipate further study and future careers in special education.
An interdisciplinary approach is used in the study of learning and
behavior characteristics of exceptional children and youth. There
is a focus on cause, identification, and educational and community
programs for exceptional individuals.
EDUC-515—Introduction to the Counseling Profession
Three Credit Hours
Overview and orientation to counseling profession including history,
roles, functions, settings, specialties, organizations, credentialing,
ethical, legal, and professional issues.
EDUC-516—Research Design
Three Credit Hours
Research Design is intended for those students who will be
conducting and producing research studies. The course examines
the various descriptive and experimental models for data
analysis (in the behavioral sciences), with emphasis placed on the
fundamentals of planning and inferential statistical techniques.
Prerequisite: EDUC-517 or equivalent.
EDUC-517—Statistics in Education and Psychology
Three Credit Hours
A course to provide skill in treatment of research data including
descriptive and inferential statistics. Some experience with analysis of
published statistical research in the fields of education and psychology
will be provided.
EDUC-520—Professional Internship
Six Credit Hours
A supervised clinical teaching experience conducted in a public
school. This is a full-time, entire semester internship. Each student
also attends evening seminars. This last course in the MAT sequence
requires an Application: for fall semester, April 1, for spring, October
1. Application forms are available in the Department of Education.
Prerequisite: all other program of studies requirements. Passing
scores on the PRAXIS II specialty area examinations are required
before enrollment in this course.
EDUC-521—Program Planning, Management, and
Evaluation in School Counseling
Three Credit Hours
The purpose of the course is to prepare school counselors to
work within elementary and secondary school systems. A
model for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a
comprehensive guidance and counseling program with emphasis

�on student development and competencies will be presented. The
school guidance counselor’s role and function will be discussed as a
balance of responsive services, systems support, individual planning,
and guidance curriculum. Students will develop resources, classroom
guidance curricula and group counseling materials that they can use in
their fieldwork experiences and in the initial stages of their careers.
Prerequisite: EDUC-515

EDUC-522—Critical Educational Issues in a
Multicultural Society
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes a study of contemporary issues/trends, internal
and external to elementary and secondary school systems which
impacts on the learner. The course is designed to encourage students
to examine issues/trends within the context of their present and
future career interests.
EDUC-524—Techniques of School Supervision
Three Credit Hours
Coursework examines the criteria needed for effective school
supervision at all levels. Administrative candidates explore the
technical and interpersonal skills, functions and knowledge required
to effectively evaluate faculty and staff.
EDUC-525—Transition to the Profession
Three Credit Hours
This course is for candidates seeking SC teacher certification. The
purpose is to provide each candidate an opportunity to demonstrate
his/her ability through successful completion of all ADEPT written
materials, reflections and a professional portfolio. (Must be taken
concurrently with Student Teaching Internship - EDUC 520).
EDUC-527—Finance and Business Management
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes procedures and problems relating to financing
public education, theory of taxation, types of taxes, practices of
education finance, federal, state, and local support of education,
budget procedures, financial accounting, purchasing, insurance,
inventories, and school maintenance.
EDUC-528—School Administration
Three Credit Hours
Coursework is designed for school personnel preparing for
administrative positions. The course involves a study of the basic
concepts involved in planning, organizing, managing, and evaluating
public schools.
EDUC-529—Emerging Technologies for School Administration
Three Credit Hours
Coursework is designed for practicing and prospective educational
administrators that present current and emerging technology in
using instructional and administrative technology in such areas as
record keeping, scheduling, data collection and analysis, and the
evaluation and instructional technology.
EDUC-531—Principles of Elementary Curriculum
Development
Three Credit Hours
Coursework focuses on the study of underlying principles of

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curriculum development and organization including curriculum
evaluations and current issues and trends in the subject fields.
Attention is given to the learner-centered decisions teachers,
administrators, and others educators must make about elementary
curriculum.

EDUC-532—Principles of Middle or High Curriculum
Development
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the study of underlying principles of curriculum
development and organization including curriculum evaluations and
current issues and trends in the subject areas. Attention is given to
the learner-centered decisions teachers, administrators, and others
educators must make about secondary curriculum.
EDUC-535—Organizational Theory and Behavior
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes a study of the school organization as a social
system, supervision and curriculum, control, authority, change,
planning strategies, and organizational dynamics.
EDUC-536—Educational Psychology
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to educational psychology
and explores the process of learning throughout the life span.
Emphasis is placed on the application of psychological concepts,
theoretical principles, and research findings to the planning and
implementation of effective instructional strategies in the classroom.
Moreover, through this course graduate students who are preparing
for employment in the field of education are acquainted with many
facets of the teacher’s role in the teaching/learning process. Class
discussions, activities, and field experience focus on the connection
between theory and practice and provide students with opportunities
to apply psychological principles and solve practical problems for
personal and professional growth.
EDUC 537—Student Development Services in Higher Education
Three Credit Hours
Overview of the historical development of the counseling and student
affairs profession, as well as legal and ethical codes, and skills needed
in the profession. (for Student Affairs major, this course replaces
EDUC 515, Introduction to the Counseling Profession.)
EDUC 538—Theories of Student Development in Higher
Education
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of theories of student
development in higher education as it applies to the cognitive and
psychosocial development of students and the influence of the
college environment.
EDUC 539—Higher Education Administration
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of the process of organizing the
personnel and financial resources needed to effectively meet student
development and institutional goals and objectives. This course will
introduce students to basic human and fiscal management concepts
and skills.

�EDUC-540—Integrative Foundations and Teaching in American
Education
Five Credit Hours
This first pre-professional block format course provides an
introduction to the historical, political, sociological, and philosophical
foundations of education as well as methods and materials of
teaching middle &amp; high school. The integrated approach includes
learner similarities and differences, motivation and direction of
learning, provision for individual differences, measurement of
educational outcomes, organization of subject matter, legal issues,
and enhancement of personal and professional growth. Learnercentered in nature, this course is intended to begin the process
of developing professional educational leaders. 35 hours of field
experience is required for this course. During the field experience,
the teacher candidate will observe, assist and teach in a secondary
school setting under the supervision of a classroom teacher who is
certified in the candidate’s chosen content area.
EDUC-541—Integrative Educational Psychology and Exceptional
Child
Five Credit Hours
This second pre-professional block format course provides an
introduction to educational psychology and exceptional children.
In the course, teacher candidates will explore the process of learning
throughout the life span with emphasis on both normal development
and exceptionalities. Emphasis is placed on the application of
psychological concepts, theoretical principles, and research findings
to the planning and implementation of effective instructional
strategies in the classroom so that all children can learn. Teacher
candidates will also explore cause, identification, and educational
and community programs for exceptional individuals. 20 hours of
field experience is required for this course. During field experiences
for this course, the teacher candidate will have the opportunity to
observe and work in a variety of settings with students who have
normal development and students who have exceptionalities.
EDUC-542—Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle and High
School Content Areas Through Applied Research
Five Credit Hours
This third pre-professional block format course is designed for the
middle school and high school teacher emphasizing pupil diagnosis
of reading and writing skills followed by instructional decision
making directed toward a balanced teaching approach. Quantitative
and qualitative methods of research including construction of
assessment instruments, analysis, and interpretation of data will
be integrated into the course content. Students will be required
to develop minimum competence in use of microcomputers for
descriptive statistical analyses and word processing. Emphasis
will be placed on the development of skills in critical analysis for
instructional improvement. 20 hours of field experience is required
for this course. During field experiences, teacher candidates will use
a research approach to focus on assisting middle and/or high school
student(s) improve their literacy skills in the teacher candidate’s
chosen content areas.

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EDUC-543—Teaching, Learning and Assessing with Technology
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of new and emerging technologies
and how they are changing the way educators teach and students
learn. These new advances enable students to engage in authentic
learning by leveraging technology for problem solving, discovery and
exploratory learning situated in a real-world context. In this course,
educators will identify, explore and evaluated new and emerging
technologies and their potential impact on instructional practices in
integrated/interdisciplinary STEM education. Theories underlining
these technological advancements and their implications for effective
implementation are discussed.
EDUC-544—Project Based Learning and Interdisciplinary
Teaching
Three Credit Hours
This course will enable students to learn how to use a StandardsFocused Project Based Learning (PBL) Model to develop specialized
instructional curriculum to be implemented and integrated into
an existing interdisciplinary educational system. Interactive and
practical assignments are used to help teach the five major planning
elements of PBL. Online discussions and interactive learning
modules will be focused on the learning and application of PBL
concepts. Furthermore, coursework is designed to help the student
create a Project Based Learning curriculum for use in their teaching.
For students enrolled in the STEM degree program, the curriculum
developed in this class will be used as a component in their Capstone
Project.
EDUC-545—Developing STEM Disciplinary Literacy Skills
Three Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to enable those in the educational
field to customize literacy practices to meet the unique demands
of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Each content area demands specialized literacy skills. Therefore, in order to
prepare students for literacy demands in careers and later in life, it
is essential that literacy learning be embedded within the content
knowledge. Educators will learn to assist K-12 students with the
navigation of complex informational texts within STEM areas and
be better prepared to help all students develop the necessary disciplinary literacy skills.
EDUC-546—Leadership and Critical Issues in STEM
Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to help candidates consider critical issues
linked to successful leadership models in the integration of Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) into educational
endeavors. The on-line instructional approach for this course includes
web-quest activities, asynchronous discussions, field experience
interviews, and curriculum development activities as well as
implementation reflective activities.

�EDUC-547—Research and Statistics for STEM Applications
Three Credit Hours
This is a three (3) unit graduate course for teachers in STEM
education with no previous background in statistics who will need
statistics in their further studies and their work. The focus is on
understanding the use of research and statistical methods in various
areas of science and engineering. Topics to be covered include
research methods, measures of central tendency and variability,
correlation, statistical inference, and basic design of experiments
with examples and applications in science and engineering. Teachers
will become critical consumers of research products and learn the
basic skills of planning, designing, and executing and reporting
research as well as evaluating and applying published research
findings. Emphasis will concentrate on planning, developing, and
producing a quality STEM research e-portfolio.
EDUC-548—Multidisciplinary Experimental Design and
Implementation-Special Topics
Three Credit Hours
In this course, students will learn methods of collaborative interdisciplinary experimental design in the STEM fields. The course is
designed to provide students with the experience, tools, and methods
needed to improve experimental design processes and strategies for
implementation in their classrooms. This course, using relevant
STEM content, provides case studies in multidisciplinary
experiments emphasizing problem solving and experimental design.
EDUC-549—Applied Measurement Techniques
Three Credit Hours
Students will examine and utilize tests and other evaluation
techniques in counseling, in educational planning, in curriculum
assessment, and in school-wide testing programs. Controversial
issues in measurement will be appraised in the context of basic
principles and actual use.
EDUC-550—Career Counseling and Development
Three Credit Hours
Students will learn foundational career development theories, the
usefulness of career inventories, and the current trends in career
counseling for adults and school-age children. In addition, students
will practice and demonstrate competency in career counseling.
Prerequisite: EDUC-549 and EDUC-551
EDUC-551—Counseling Theories and Practice
Three Credit Hours
Overview of selected approaches to counseling theory and practice.
Prerequisite: EDUC-515
EDUC-552—Group Counseling
Three Credit Hours
Overview of selected approaches to group guidance and counseling
theory and practice.
Prerequisite: EDUC-515 or EDUC-537 and EDUC-551
EDUC-561—Counseling Diverse Populations
Three Credit Hours
Designed to provide an overview of human behavior including
diversity and cultural pluralism. Multicultural theories and models of
counseling and consulting are presented and examined.

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EDUC-562—Legal &amp; Ethical Leadership Issues in Education
Three Credit Hours
This course examines go a ls and objectives of professional
organizations, codes of ethics, legal considerations, standards of
preparation, certification, licensing, role identity of counselors and
other personnel services specialists, and fee structures, and the
impact of fees on the counseling relationship.
EDUC-567—Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
Three Credit Hours
This course is a 3-hour, transcript course in abnormal behavior
and psychopathology of children, adolescents, and adults. The
course will focus on the etiology and morbidity of differing mental
disorders. Students will be introduced to the science and art of clinical
assessment as a foundation for the actual practice of assessment in
school and community mental health settings. Students will receive
practical training in the process of clinical assessment as associated
with the specific disorders, which will be focused on the use of
assessment techniques in a professionally and ethically responsible
manner. The informal and formal diagnostics taught in the course
will complement DSM-V-TR courses.
EDUC-568—DSM -V -TR
Three Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to provide master’s degree students
with a basic introduction to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
of Mental Disorders in relation to the psychology of deviant, or
abnormal, behavior. This course will explore the subject on a
number of different levels. Knowledge will be gained through: (a)
an understanding of the history and theories in the field through
lecture, readings, the internet, group discussions, and research;
(b) an understanding of diagnoses in the DSM-IV-TR; and (c) the
application of this knowledge through exercises, assignments, class
participation, and videotaped role-plays.
EDUC-570—Developing Literacy Skills with At Risk Readers
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the nature, problems, and learning needs of at-risk
readers, the course provides participants with information and
techniques necessary for appropriate instructional decisions and
actions.
EDUC-585—Independent Research
Three Credit Hours
A supervised research project in an area related to the student’s
major would be completed. A formal presentation to a panel of
three faculties who evaluate the project will be required. With the
approval of major advisor and graduate dean, this course may be
repeated once for additional credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and submission of a
research prospectus.
EDUC-587—Special Topics in Education
Three Credit Hours
A course designed for the intensive study of a current problem in
the field of education. The instructional design will emphasize field
research and applied practice. No more than 6 credit hours under
this listing can be credited toward a degree program.

�EDUC-588—Foundations of Literacy
Three Credit Hours
A foundational course designed to focus on developing literacy skills.
The developmental process of literacy growth along with techniques
for teaching phonemic awareness, word recognition, vocabulary, and
comprehension skills will be explored.
EDUC-589—Methods and Materials for Developing Literacy
Skills
Three Credit Hours
Specific methods of literacy instruction will be studied and
demonstrated along with analysis and evaluation of a wide variety
of materials used in literacy instruction.
EDUC-590—Literacy Assessment and Instruction
Three Credit Hours
A course examining and providing practice with formal and informal
assessments used to target children’s literacy strengths and identify
areas needing improvement. Participants will assess one child and
plan corrective instruction based on the assessment results.
Prerequisite: EDUC-588 or EDUC-589
EDUC-591—Practicum in Literacy Education
Three Credit Hours
A field-based course in which each candidate engages in the
supervised teaching of an individual student. Candidates synthesize
the knowledge they have gained in the program to demonstrate
ability to appropriately assess and instruct a student at that student’s
level of literacy instruction. A case study approach is used.
Prerequisite: EDUC-590
EDUC-592— Teaching Reading and Writing in the Middle and
High School—Content Areas
Three Credit Hours
A course designed for the middle school and high school teacher
emphasizing student diagnosis followed by instructional decision
making directed toward a balanced teaching approach.
Candidates focus on literacy skills while teaching the subject
matter of the secondary content areas.
EDUC-594—Internship in Literacy Education
Three Credit Hours
A field-based course in which each candidate engages in the
supervised teaching of small groups of students. Candidates
synthesize the knowledge they have gained in the program to
demonstrate ability to appropriately assess and instruct a group of
students at each student’s level of literacy instruction.
Prerequisites: EDUC 591 and a satisfactory score on Praxis II must
be on file. Also, applicants must have a cleared background check
on file with the S.C. Department of Education.
EDUC-597—Supervision of Student Teachers
Three Credit Hours
A course in supervision for master teachers, department heads,
and college teachers with supervisory responsibilities in teacher
education.

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EDUC-598—Curriculum Project
Three Credit Hours
Coursework is designed as a capstone to the program in Curriculum
and Instruction. The student will be required to develop a curriculum
project ultimately to be implemented in the student’s classroom or
school. This written project will require a review of existing literature
and a presentation of the results to peers and professor.
Prerequisite: EDUC 531 or EDUC 532
EDUC-600—Professional Negotiations
Three Credit Hours
Coursework emphasizes knowledge and improvement in the various
education associations. The student will become acquainted with
forces and trends influencing collective negotiations; principles,
concepts, and theory relevant to negotiations; negotiation skills; and
relevant literature and research.
EDUC-601—Principles of School Law
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes constitutional, statutory, case, and common
law bases of school administration and the study of legal provisions
and principles relating to education with an emphasis on research
and analysis.
EDUC-602—Staff Personnel Administration
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the study of personnel policies and practices
as they relate to recruitment, selection, orientation, employment,
promotion, e valuation, in-service development, dismiss a l,
retirement, and teacher-administrator relationships.
EDUC-603—School Plant Seminar
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the study of problems and policies of the school
plant, such as population studies, educational planning, school
building standards, materials and uses, rating, and public relations.
Discussion of innovative plans and construction as well as visits to
new schools will be made.
EDUC-605—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
This course will offer students an opportunity to acquire deeper
knowledge of thought and practice in the major field of emphasis.
Each student must develop a plan of independent study at the outset
and file the completed study at the end of the semester
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and Dean of School of
Education.
EDUC-606—The Superintendency and School Organization
Three Credit Hours
Coursework emphasizes the principles of central school
administration and the structural organization of public education and
the responsibilities and authority of school boards, superintendents,
and principals and the relationships between them.

�EDUC-608—Literature for Children and Adolescents
Three Credit Hours
A survey of literature for children. Appreciation and enjoyment
of noteworthy books including award winners and multicultural
literature will be the focus of instruction. The ability to effectively
use a variety of texts with children throughout the school program
will be emphasized.
EDUC-610—Seminar on School Improvement
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the process of designing, implementing, and
evaluating a school climate improvement program which includes
mutual efforts by staff and students to formulate and attain school
goals. Emphasis will be placed on effective school research.
EDUC-611—Staff Development and Evaluation
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses on designing staff development and evaluation
systems to enhance effectiveness of school personnel.
EDUC-612—Seminar in School Law
Three Credit Hours
Coursework provides updates on legal issues and decisions related to
teaching and the administration of public schools including current
laws and regulations pertaining to public schools in South Carolina.
Prerequisite: EDUC-601
EDUC-613—Foundations of American Higher Education
Three Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the historical, political,
sociological, and philosophical foundations of higher education.
Emphasis is on the complex relationship between society and higher
education. Issues regarding race, class, gender and culture within
the educational system are addressed in the context of fostering
educational opportunity and ameliorating inequalities. A historical
context also is established which allows for critical examination of
events, individuals, and ideas that have influenced the development
of higher education in the United States. Through an integration
of knowledge in the foundations of education, the course prepares
reflective decision makers who can critically examine various
schools of philosophical thought and political issues related to
higher education.
EDUC-614—Seminar in Educational Administration
Three Credit Hours
Coursework explores various theories and their impact on
administration and the organization. Emphasis will be placed on
behavioral science theories drawn from historical, philosophical,
and sociological works applied to the administrative process.
EDUC-616—Political Process of Public Education
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes the study of the process by which education
public policy decisions are made, authority and responsibility,
power and influence, public policy, methods of determining power
structure, superintendency, and roles and tasks that includes
attention to school community relations.

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EDUC-619—Assessment of School Programs
Three Credit Hours
Coursework provides theoretical and applied analysis of the
procedures and techniques involved in designing and implementing
evaluation and assessment studies of total school programs. Attention
will be given to accreditation procedures, minimum standards,
legislative requirements, as well as the assessment of instructional
outcomes
EDUC-620—Systems Planning and Management for Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to apply systems theory to real educational
situations. Setting and implementing goals and objectives, using
various management techniques and tools, and then applying general
management principles and practices constitute the instructional
content.
EDUC-622—Critical Multicultural Issues in Higher Education
Three Credit Hours
A study of contemporary issues/trends internal and external to work
within higher education system, focusing on the status, programming
needs, and legal and ethical concerns of racial minorities, persons with
disabilities, different lifestyle orientations, and adult learners on
college/university campuses.
EDUC-624—Basic Counseling Skills
Three Credit Hours
Systematic development of basic counseling skills essential to enter the
counseling profession.
Prerequisite: EDUC-551 and/or faculty advisor approval.
EDUC-629—Practicum in School Counseling
Three Credit Hours
Super vised counseling experience in which student serves as
counselor in school setting for a minimum of 100 clock hours.
Prerequisites: EDUC-624
EDUC-632, 633—Internship: School Superintendency
Three Credit Hours
Coursework provides supervised field studies and experiences in
central office administration.
Prerequisite: Passing PRAXISII score results on file at The Citadel
and permission of advisor.
EDUC-634—Practicum in Student Affairs and College Counseling
Three Credit Hours
Supervised counseling experience in which the student serves as a
college counselor in a school setting for a minimum of 100 clock
hours.
Prerequisite: EDUC-624
EDUC-642—Coaching in Literacy Education
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the role of literacy coaching (K-12).
Students learn to provide support for teachers and the school
community as a whole. As part of this class, students will create a
professional development presentation and lead a teacher inquiry
group on a topic related to literacy. This course will include topics
related to modeling instruction, observing and providing feedback,
and creating a literacy plan for a classroom or school.

�EDUC-643—Action Research in Literacy Coaching
Three Credit Hours
In this course, students learn to improve literacy coaching through
action research. Participants identify an issue or problem related
to literacy instruction, propose a research plan, collect and analyze
data, and interpret and present the results in written and oral formats.
Through their own teacher research, participants are able to influence
classroom practice and improve the literacy instruction in schools.
EDUC-650—Elementary School Counseling Internship I
Three Credit Hours
Supervised field experience of 300 clock hours in which student
serves as counselor in school setting.
Prerequisite: EDUC-629 &amp; permission of Advisor.
EDUC-651—Secondary Counseling Internship I
Three Credit Hours
Supervised field experience of 300 clock hours in which student
serves as counselor in school setting.
Prerequisite: EDUC-629 &amp; permission of Advisor.
EDUC-652—Elementary School Counseling Internship II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC-650 and permission from advisor. May be
taken concurrently with EDUC-650.
EDUC-653—Secondary School Counseling Internship II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC-651 and permission from advisor. May be
taken concurrently with EDUC-651.
EDUC-655—Internship I in Student Affairs and College
Counseling
Three Credit Hours
This supervised experience includes the student serving as a
student affairs specialist in a higher education institutional setting
for a minimum of 300 clock hours. Prerequisite: Permission from
a faculty advisor.
EDUC-656—Internship II in Student Affairs and College
Counseling
Three Credit Hours
This supervised experience includes the student serving as a student
affairs specialist in a higher education institutional setting for a
minimum of 300 clock hours.
Prerequisite: Permission from a faculty advisor.
EDUC-661—Internship in Elementary Administration I
(fall/spring/summer)
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes supervised field studies and experiences in
elementary school administration.
Prerequisites: Passing PRAXIS II score results on file at the Citadel
Graduate College and permission of advisor.

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EDUC-662—Internship in Elementary Administration II
(fall, spring, summer)
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes supervised field studies and experiences in
elementary administration.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of EDUC 661 and permission
of advisor.
EDUC-663—Internship Middle and High Administration I
(fall, spring, summer)
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes supervised field studies and experiences in
secondary school administration.
Prerequisites: Passing PRAXIS II score results on file at the Citadel
Graduate College and permission of advisor.
EDUC-664—Internship in Middle and High Administration II
(fall, spring, summer)
Three Credit Hours
Coursework includes supervised field studies and experiences in
secondary school administration.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of EDUC-663 and
permission of advisor.
EDUC-670—Foundations in STEM I
Three Credit Hours
The Foundations in STEM I course refreshes student knowledge
in the STEM disciplines. Topics such as foundational concepts
and applications of science, technology, engineering and math
are explored. These courses will provide students with a solid
background to enhance student confidence in STEM. Courses
will utilize current events, case studies, and relevant readings to
provide content knowledge and to highlight the interdisciplinary
nature of the STEM disciplines.
EDUC-680—Foundations in STEM II
Three Credit Hours
The Foundations in STEM II course is a follow up to the first
course and has students continue exploration of the foundational
concepts and applications of science, technology, engineering and
math.

�Electrical Engineering (ELEC)
ELEC-605–Advanced Power Systems
Three credit hours
A review of AC systems, power flow and symmetrical faults will be
given. Students will study symmetrical components, unsymmetrical
faults, system protection, power system controls, and power line
transients. Additional topics will include power flow computational
methods, regulatory aspects of the North American power grid, and
the use of computer tools for the design of transmission and
distribution systems.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and an
undergraduate course in power system analysis or equivalent.
ELEC-615–Spectral Analysis
Three credit hours
Spectral estimation and analysis plays a key role in a large variety of
signal processing applications. Classical and modern spectral analysis
techniques are developed and compared in terms of performance
and implementation. Topics covered include random-discrete
signals, sample autocorrelations functions, the periodogram, and
parametric spectral estimates.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and an
undergraduate course(s) in continuous and discrete time signal
analysis or equivalent.
ELEC-625–RF Systems
Three credit hours
Analysis, design, and optimization of radio-frequency systems. The
operation and characterization of RF components, fundamentals of
noise and distortion, and system concepts including tools such as
level charts and link budgets will be taught. Applications will include
wireless communication systems and radar.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
undergraduate courses in linear systems and electromagnetic fields.
ELEC-635–Adaptive Signal Processing
Three credit hours
An introduction to the analysis and design of adaptive systems with
applications in the areas of communications, signal processing, and
control. Topics include random signal models; theory of adaptation
and performance measures; LMS and RLS algorithms; optimal
filtering; adaptive equalization; interference cancellation; signal
prediction; and system identification.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
undergraduate courses in signals and systems, and probability and
statistics for engineers.
ELEC-645–Data Communication Networks
Three credit hours
Fundamentals of data communication networks. Emphasis on
network algorithms and their performance. Topics include: layered
network architecture, Link Layer protocols, high-speed packet
switching, queueing theory, Local Area Networks, and Wide Area
Networking issues, including routing and flow control.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
undergraduate courses in computer programming and probability
and statistics for engineers.

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ELEC-655–Digital Communications
Three credit hours
Introduction to modern digital communication systems. Emphasis on
modulation and detection techniques and their performance in the
presence of noise.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor, and
undergraduate courses in linear systems and probability and statistics
for engineers.
ELEC-665–Fundamentals of Advanced Energy Conversion
Three credit hours
This course covers fundamentals of thermodynamics, chemistry, flow
and transport processes as applied to energy systems. Topics include
analysis of energy conversion in thermomechanical, thermochemical,
electrochemical, and photoelectric processes in existing and future
power and transportation systems, with emphasis on efficiency,
environmental impact and performance. Systems utilizing fossil fuels,
hydrogen, nuclear and renewable resources, over a range of sizes and
scales are discussed. Applications include fuel reforming, hydrogen
and synthetic fuel production, fuel cells and batteries, combustion,
hybrids, catalysis, supercritical and combined cycles, photovoltaics,
etc. The course also deals with different forms of energy storage and
transmission, and optimal source utilization and fuel-life cycle analysis.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission from instructor and
undergraduate courses in university physics and engineering
mathematics.
ELEC-675–Computer Architecture
Three credit hours
Organization and design of computer systems hardware. Provides the
basic knowledge required for understanding and designing standard
and advanced computer architectures. Topics include: instruction set
architectures, ALU design and computer arithmetic, memory
organization, cache and virtual memories, controller design,
pipelining and parallelism.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission of the instructor, and
undergraduate courses in digital logic design and assembly language
programming.
ELEC-685 – Digital Control Systems
Three credit hours
This course provides an introduction to the design of control systems
in the digital domain. Key topics will include D/A and A/D
conversion, the Z-transform, state variable techniques, stability,
controllability, and observability. Modern controller design
techniques including pole placement design by state feedback will be
considered.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission of the instructor, and
undergraduate course in feedback control systems.

�English (ENGL)
ENGL-500—Old and Middle English Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of Beowulf, other Old English poems, and Old English
prose in translation; includes such Middle English works as Sir
Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, Piers Plowman, the Ancrene Riwle,
The Owl and the Nightingale, and other romances, lyrics, and drama.
(Chaucer is excluded.)
ENGL-501—Chaucer
Three Credit Hours
A study of Chaucer’s language, art, and cultural milieu through
the reading of Troilus and Criseyde, the Canterbury Tales, and many
of the shorter works.
ENGL-502—Shakespeare
Three Credit Hours
A comprehensive study of Shakespeare’s art, including an intensive
reading of several plays and appropriate attention to the primary
critical approaches.
ENGL-504—Poetry and Prose of the English Renaissance
Three Credit Hours
Non-dramatic poetry and prose of the sixteenth and early
seventeenth centuries, with emphasis on the major authors
(Spenser, Sidney, Marlowe, Jonson, Donne, and Herbert) and on
the major literary types.
ENGL-505—Milton
Three Credit Hours
A study of the major poetry, selected prose, and selected minor
poems with emphasis on Paradise Lost.
ENGL-506—Restoration and Eighteenth Century Drama
Three Credit Hours
A study of such important dramatists of the period as Otway,
Etherege, Wycherley, Dryden, Congreve, Vanbrugh, Farquhar,
Goldsmith, and Sheridan.
ENGL-507—Poetry and Prose of the Restoration and
Eighteenth Century
Three Credit Hours
A study of Dryden, Swift, Pope, Johnson, Blake, and other
important poets and prose writers of the period.
ENGL-509—Romantic Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of Romantic writings of the early nineteenth century, with
special emphasis on Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, and
Keats.

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ENGL-510—Victorian Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of English literature from 1832 to 1900 in major writers
such as Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, Carlyle, Swinburne, and
Rossetti.
ENGL-512—Literature of the U.S. South
Three Credit Hours
A study of selected texts, both canonical and lesser-known, by
and about residents of the U.S. South. The course will emphasize
works produced since 1900 and will explore some of the recurring
themes often associated with the region: race, class, family, and
place; land, labor, and the pastoral ideal; nostalgia, history, and the
global South.
ENGL-517, 518—Special Topics in Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of a special author, period, topic, or problem in literature
which is outside the routine offerings of the department. The
subject for each course will be announced.
ENGL-520—A Survey of World Literature I
Three Credit Hours
Masterpieces of world literature in translation from the beginnings
to around 1650 with special attention to the philosophical content
and the development of literary forms.
ENGL-521—A Survey of World Literature II
Three Credit Hours
Masterpieces of world literature in translation from around 1650
to the present time with special attention to the philosophical
content and the development of literary forms.
ENGL-522—Colonial and Revolutionary American Literature
Three Credit Hours
A detailed study of major American writers from the earliest
settlers through the end of the 18th century.
ENGL-523—Nineteenth Century American Literature I—
Romanticism
Three Credit Hours
A study of major figures of the American Romantic period
(approximately 1830-1860), including Emerson, Thoreau, Poe,
Hawthorne, and Melville.
ENGL-524—Nineteenth Century American Literature II—
Realism
Three Credit Hours
A study of major figures of the American Realistic period
(approximately 1860-1900), including Whitman, Dickinson,
James, Twain, and Crane.

�ENGL-525—Eighteenth Century British Novel
Three Credit Hours
A study of the origins of the British novel, including such figures
as Fielding, Richardson, and Defoe.

ENGL-537— Contemporary British Fiction
Three Credit Hours
A study of the novels and short stories of major contemporary
British writers.

ENGL-526—Victorian Novel
Three Credit Hours
A study of major British novelists of the late nineteenth century,
including Dickens, Eliot, and Hardy.

ENGL-550, 551—Special Topics in Composition or Language
One to Three Credit Hours
A study of a special author, period, topic, or problem in
composition or language which is outside the routine offerings of
the department. The subject for each course will be announced.

ENGL-527—British Fiction: 1900 to 1945
Three Credit Hours
A study of the novels and short stories of major British writers from
the first half of 20th- century, including such figures as Conrad,
Lawrence, Forster, Woolf, and Joyce.
ENGL-528—American Fiction: 1900 to 1945
Three Credit Hours
A study of the novels and short stories of major American writers
from the first half of the twentieth century, including such figures as
Fitzgerald, Wolfe, Faulkner, and Hemingway.
ENGL-529—American Fiction: 1945 to the Present
Three Credit Hours
A study of the significant American novels and short fiction
published since World War II.
ENGL-531—British Poetry: 1900 to Present
Three Credit Hours
A study of the poetry of major twentieth-century British authors
such as Auden, Yeats, Thomas, and Hardy.
ENGL-532—American Poetry: 1900 to Present
Three Credit Hours
A study of the poetry of major 20th-century American
authors such as Eliot, Pound, Stevens, Williams, and Frost.
ENGL-533—British Drama: 1900 to Present
Three Credit Hours
A study of the work of major 20th-century British dramatists
such as Shaw, Pinter, Stoppard, and Beckett.
ENGL-534—American Drama: 1900 to Present
Three Credit Hours
A study of the work of major twentieth-century American
dramatists such as O’Neill, Williams, Miller, and Albee.
ENGL-535—African American Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of African American literature from the early days of slavery,
to the struggle for emancipation, to the twentieth-century Harlem
Renaissance and civil rights movement. Readings will cover poetry,
fiction, and drama, as well as autobiographies and cultural
commentaries.

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ENGL-552—Adolescent Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of literature for the adolescent, including methods of
introducing the major literary genres to the secondary school
student. Note: For students in the M.A.T in English program only.
ENGL-553—Modern English Grammar
Three Credit Hours
An intensive study of the syntax of present day English. The course also
includes a review of traditional grammar, focusing primarily on the
parts of speech. Special attention is given to linguistic theory,
particularly regarding the acquisition of language.
ENGL-554—History of the English Language
Three Credit Hours
A historical survey of the syntactic and phonological features of Old,
Middle, Early Modern, and present day English. Special attention is
given to the varieties of American English, particularly
African American Vernacular English.
ENGL-555—Literary Criticism
Three Credit Hours
A study of the major literary theories from ancient Greece to the
present and practical application of the theories to particular
works of literature. Special attention is given to semiotic theory
as it relates to the influence of language and visual images on
thinking, composing, and action.
ENGL-556—Theory and Practice of Teaching Composition
Three Credit Hours
A study of traditional and contemporary theories of the
composition process and applications of those theories to teaching
composition.
ENGL-558—Technical and Professional Writing
Three Credit Hours
Principles and practice of technical communication as applied to
reports, technical papers, oral presentations, and business
communications.
ENGL-559—History and Theory of Rhetoric
Three Credit Hours
A study of language as a means of winning the assent, sympathy, or
cooperation of an audience. Includes contemporary rhetorical theory
and its development from classical rhetoric.

�ENGL-560—Film Studies
Three Credit Hours
A study of films from a variety of nations and filmmakers. Attention
is given to how techniques of filmmaking such as mise en scène,
montage, and lighting communicate a filmmaker’s construction of
meaning. In some cases, comparisons may also be made between
films and their written sources to demonstrate differing approaches
to conveying comparable meaning.
ENGL-562—Workshop in Advanced Composition
Three Credit Hours
The study, discussion, and practice of advanced composition
techniques; including the use of computer technology for print
documents, audio-visual presentations, and web applications.
ENGL-564—Teaching with Technology
Three Credit Hours
Focuses on a wide range of web-based resources that future teachers
can use to improve their students’ writing, enrich their
understanding of literature, and get them excited about learning.
This course provides interactive instruction designed to make work
in and out of the classroom more meaningful for students. It also
demonstrates how to incorporate applications that students use on a
daily basis. Over the course of the semester, MAT candidates will
develop web-based projects that they can incorporate in their future
courses.

ENGL-573—Special Topics in African American Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of a specific topic in African American literature that is not a
genre, period, or individual writer. Topics will vary according to
instructor.
ENGL-574—Special topics in English Literature Before 1800
Three Credit Hours
A study of a specific topic in English Literature Before 1800. Topic
will vary according to instructor. This course fulfills the period
requirement for English Literature before 1800.

ENGL-575—Special topics in English Literature After 1800
Three Credit Hours
A study of a specific topic in English Literature After 1800. Topic will
vary according to instructor. This course fulfills the period
requirement for English Literature after 1800.
ENGL-576—Special topics in American Literature
Three Credit Hours
A study of a specific topic in American Literature. Topic will vary
according to instructor. This course fulfills the period requirement
for American Literature.
ENGL-595—Methods and Materials for English Language Arts
Three Credit Hours
This course exposes students to theories and practices of teaching
English (to include reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing
and thinking) in grades 9-12, including preparation for reflective
practice and classroom-based teacher research. In-class instruction is
augmented by field experiences that expose students to the
professionalism of practicing ELA teachers and the realities of
working with a diverse population of students.

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This course is intended to prepare candidates for a teaching internship.
Prerequisites: EDUC-501 and EDUC-592.
Note: For students in the M.A.T. in English program only.

ENGL-698—Tutorial
Three Credit Hours
Individual study of a given topic following a syllabus of readings,
papers, and other assignments prescribed by a faculty member serving
as director.
ENGL-699—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
Individual study of an agreed-upon topic under the direction
of a faculty member but following a course of reading and
other requirements proposed by the student and established by
negotiation with the director.
ENGL-700—Seminar
Three Credit Hours
Individual research into a scholarly or critical problem in
literature, composition, or language. Progress, methods, and
results will be shared with the class by presentation and discussion
will lead to the preparation of a single long paper.
ENGL-701—Thesis
Six Credit Hours
Completion of a formal master’s thesis under faculty direction.
ENGL-703—Seminar in English Literature Before 1800
Three Credit Hours
Study of a scholarly or critical issue in literature, composition, or
language. Typically, class presentations and seminar/discussion
format are required with a single long paper as the culminating
student project. This course fulfills the period requirement for
English Literature before 1800 as well as the seminar requirement.
ENGL-704—Seminar in English Literature After 1800
Three Credit Hours
Study of a scholarly or critical issue in literature, composition, or
language. Typically, class presentations and seminar/discussion
format are required with a single long paper as the culminating
student project. This course fulfills the period requirement for
English Literature after 1800 as well as the seminar requirement.
ENGL-705—Seminar in American Literature
Three Credit Hours
Study of a scholarly or critical issue in literature, composition, or
language. Typically, class presentations and seminar/discussion
format are required with a single long paper as the culminating
student project. This course fulfills the period requirement for
American Literature as well as the seminar requirement.

�Health, Exercise, and Sport Science (HESS)
HESS-501—Nutrition
Three Credit Hours
A study of primary nutrients essential to health with attention given
to specific needs from infancy through adulthood. Current theories
and practices related to physical and intellectual performance are also
investigated. Contemporary topics are presented such as degenerative
diseases, food-borne diseases, fad dieting, food additives, and sports
nutrition.
HESS-502—Drug and Substance Abuse
Three Credit Hours
A study of characteristics of commonly abused chemicals and other
substances and reasons for abuse. Attention will be given to methods
of rehabilitation and prevention.
HESS-503—Human Sexuality
Three Credit Hours
A study of all facets of human sexuality.
HESS-504—Public Health
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to analyze public health trends, services, funding,
and organization of local, state, and federal agencies.
HESS-505—Motor Development and Motor Learning
Three Credit Hours
Study of appropriate learning theories, hereditary and environmental
factors influencing learning and performance of gross motor skills.
HESS-506—Applied Physiology of Exercise
Three Credit Hours
Study of effects of exercise upon various components of physical
fitness. Analysis and interpretation of research in areas of
cardiovascular-pulmonary adjustment, metabolic requirement, and
heat regulation during exercise are emphasized.
Prerequisite: Human Physiology or Exercise Physiology
HESS-507—Special Problems in Health Science, Exercise
Science, and Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
An independent research study of a local problem or a specialized
subject area not normally covered in existing courses.
Prerequisite: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I.
HESS-508—Epidemiology
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the science of epidemiology and techniques used
in epidemiology.
Prerequisite: Tests and Measurements, Statistics, or equivalent.
HESS-509—Preventive and Rehabilitative Aspects of Physical
Activity
Three Credit Hours
This course provides emphasis on roles of exercise and physical
activity in prevention and rehabilitation of degenerative diseases.

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HESS-510—Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
Three Credit Hours
Study and analysis of humans in motion, sport object motion,
and forces acting upon animate and inanimate bodies. Basic
cinematographic and non-cinematographic techniques are utilized
in a variety of both general and specific sports skill applications.
Prerequisites: Anatomy and/or Physiology
HESS-511—Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
(Exercise Science)
Three Credit Hours
Opportunities for graduate students to take special courses not
generally offered within the department. Each course must be
appropriate for one’s program of studies, and permission of the
Director of Graduate Studies in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
is required.
Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.
HESS-512—Special Topics in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
(Sports Management)
Three Credit Hours
Opportunities for graduate students to take special courses not
generally offered within the department. Each course must be
appropriate for one’s program of studies, and permission of the
Director of Graduate Studies in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
is required.
Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.
HESS-513—Sport Facility &amp; Event Management
Three Credit Hours
This course will integrate various operational functions of sport
facilities, including management principles, methodologies,
and practices. In addition, effective management of sport and
recreational events will be studied.
HESS-518—Sport Marketing
Three Credit Hours
This course will cover basic components of sport marketing: use of
sports as a marketing tool for other products; marketing of sports
products; and current considerations relevant for both marketing
through and marketing of sports.
HESS-520—Special Topics in Sport Management
Three Credit Hours
Opportunity for graduate students to take special courses not
generally offered within the department. Each course must be
appropriate for one’s program of studies, and permission of the
Director of Graduate Studies in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
is required.
HESS-521—The Art of Selling in Sport
Three Credit Hours
A course concentrating on knowledge, skills and concepts related to
the “art” of sales, an area valued considerably in the sport industry.
HESS 523—Administration and Leadership of Exercise and
Sport Organizations
Three Credit Hours
This course examines organizational theory and behavior as well
as leadership qualities related to exercise and sport organizations.

�Effectiveness, structure, and design of sport and exercise
organizations will be addressed as well as cultures, leadership
styles, conflicts, changes, and human resources involved in these
entities.

HESS-525—Scientific Principles of Physical Education,
Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the study of effects of
exercise, physical activity, and work on various physical fitness
components, as well as analysis of the human body in motion,
sports objects in motion, and forces acting upon animate and
inanimate objects/bodies.
Prerequisite: A biology, chemistry, or physics course and two
human anatomy and/or physiology courses.
HESS-527—Content &amp; Methods of Teaching School Health
Education &amp; Health-Related Aspects of Physical Fitness
Three Credit Hours
This course updates content knowledge and prepares students in
teaching styles, methodologies, and assessment techniques for
health education curricula in K-12 schools.
Prerequisite: A health and wellness course or passing a
departmental competency exam.
HESS-528—Content &amp; Methods of Teaching Rhythmic
Activities &amp; Movement Education
Three Credit Hours
This course teaches content and prepares students in teaching
methodologies for fundamental rhythmic activities and
movement education in grades K-12, including basic locomotor
skills, creative rhythmic activities, dances (traditional, folk,
square, social, line), and aerobics. Additional emphasis is placed
on candidate skill development in dance and basic gymnastics.
Prerequisite: HESS 550 or permission of the instructor.
HESS-529—Special Problems in Sport Management
Three Credit Hours
An independent research study of local, regional or national
issue/subject of interest in Sport Management that is not normally
covered in existing courses.
HESS-530—Practicum in Sport Management
Three Credit Hours
A supervised field experience of at least 125 hours in a sport industry
setting. Students observe, shadow, and work in a setting that enhances
and complements classroom learning, develops valuable skills,
nurtures professional networking, and acts to advance one’s future
career goals.
Prerequisites: Sport Marketing (HESS-518), Administration and
Leadership of Exercise and Sport Organizations (HESS-523), or
instructor approval.
HESS-533—Content &amp; Methods of Teaching Elementary School
Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
This course teaches content and theoretical and practical study
of teaching progressively graded programs of activities for
elementary school students, grades K-5.
Prerequisite: HESS 550 or permission of the instructor.

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HESS-534—Accommodating Persons with Disabilities in Sport
&amp; Physical Activity
Three Credit Hours
Study of legal, ethical, and practical definitions of involving people
with disabilities within physical activity, physical education, and
sport settings.
HESS-535—History, Philosophy, and Curriculum of Physical
Education
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the historical and philosophical
roots of physical education and examines the degree to which
these influence curricular models and decisions made by K-12
practitioners.
HESS-538—Internship in Sport Management
Six Credit Hours
Involvement in an external working experience with a host
organization for a period of at least 500 hours. This internship will
provide students with opportunities to receive practical experience
in selected sport management settings.
Prerequisites: All required program courses or instructor approval.
HESS-539—Sport Public Relations &amp;Promotions
Three Credit Hours
A course focusing on marketing and public relations principles and
practices in the sport management industry.
HESS-540—Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to introduce procedures for conducting,
evaluating, and applying research in health, exercise, and sport
science including an understanding of fundamental research design,
data collection, and data analysis.
HESS-541—Current and Future Trends in Health, Exercise,
and Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
Investigation and exploration of current and future trends in health,
exercise, and sport science through contemporary readings and
seminar discussions.
Prerequisites: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I.
HESS-542—Practicum in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
A supervised field experience of at least 125 hours in a health
science, exercise science, or sport science setting. Students
observe, shadow, and work in a setting (s) to enhance and
complement classroom learning, develop valuable skills, nurture
networking, and may advance one toward future career goals.
Prerequisites: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I.
HESS-543—Consumer Health
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to produce smarter consumers in the health
marketplace. Emphasis is on evaluation of health products and
services.

�HESS-544—Exercise Testing &amp; Assessment
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to acquire knowledge and develop skills
necessary for exercise testing, physical fitness assessment, and
exercise prescriptions among a variety of populations. Topics to be
addressed include exercise program goals and objectives, principles
and methods of physical fitness screening, development and testing,
evaluation of existing exercise programs, exercise prescriptions, and
administration and programming considerations.
HESS-545—Nutrition for Exercise, Sport, and Physical
Activity
Three Credit Hours
An examination of nutrition and physical activity interactions
including exercise and sport. Topics include current research
on nutrients and ergogenic aids, as well as dietary analysis and
intervention with athletes.

HESS-551—Content and Methods of Teaching Secondary
Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to develop both the pedagogical skills of
teacher candidates as well as content knowledge in teaching team
and individual/dual sports. Emphasis is placed on planning,
teaching,
and evaluating physical education lessons in secondary settings.
Additional emphasis is placed on candidate skill development in team
and individual/dual sports.
Prerequisite: HESS 550 or permission of the instructor.
HESS-552—Fundraising for Sport Organizations
Three Credit Hours
Traditional and innovative revenue acquisition methods for sport
organizations will be examined. Fundamental concepts and theories
of fundraising applicable to the sport industry will be studied.

HESS-546—Environmental Physiology
Three Credit Hours
A course examining energetics of environmental stress on
cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, and muscle physiology as
pertain to physical performance.

HESS-553—Sport Communications
Three Credit Hours
Examination of the role of sport organizations as communications
systems where effective written and oral interpersonal communication
skills are imperative for success.

HESS-547—Techniques of Conditioning for Sport and
Physical Fitness
Three Credit Hours
A study of fundamental concepts of human physiology and
exercise physiology as apply to programs of physical conditioning,
training, and physical fitness. Theories, current research, and
laboratory techniques for assessing human physiological responses to
exercise, physical training, health-related physical fitness, and sport
performance will be studied.

HESS-554—Analysis of Sports Skills and Techniques
Three Credit Hours
An application of data collection and data analysis tools including
EMG, videography, and force transducers to kinesiological systems
of the human body during movement and sport skills.

HESS-548—Psychology of Sport and Motivation
Three Credit Hours
A course addressing the effects of participating in exercise and sport on
psychological traits and states of participants and fans. Cognitive and
neurobiological mechanisms and psychological limitations to athletic
performance will be studied, as well as mental and psychological
techniques and strategies to improve performance and achievement
in sport and exercise.
HESS-549—Sociological and Cultural Aspects of Sport
Three Credit Hours
An examination of sport in America and its effects on society, including
race, gender, adherence, values, and violence.
HESS-550—Instructional Aspects of Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to discuss theories of instruction in
physical education settings including environmental arrangements,
task presentation, content development, and feedback. Practical
applications of these principles to small peer group settings using open
and closed motor skills will be included.

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HESS-555—Legal Aspects of Sport
Three Credit Hours
This course reviews legal considerations, responsibilities, and
liabilities of organizations and personnel related to sport and
recreation. An examination of event management, personnel
relations, and governmental regulations impacting sport and
recreation as well as tort liability with special emphasis on effective
management of risk, athletic eligibility, contracts, and Title IX.
HESS-556—Sport Finance
Three Credit Hours
This course addresses basic theory in finance and accounting as
applied to managerial control of sport organizations. It examines
forms of ownership, taxation, financial analysis, feasibility studies,
and economic impact studies related to sport organizations.
HESS-557—Economics of Sport
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces students to fundamental economic concepts
and analysis, especially those related to spectator sports, and youth
sports, recreational sports, the sporting goods industry.
HESS-558—Advertising in Sport
Three Credit Hours
A course examining knowledge, skills and concepts required for
successful advertising in the sport industry. Strategies and
techniques of successful advertising will be studied.

�HESS-559-Research in Sport Management
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to introduce procedures for conducting,
evaluating, and applying research in the sport management domain,
including an understanding of the utility of research, fundamental
research design, data collection, and data analysis.

Prerequisites: HESS-540, HESS-560 Research Techniques and
Methods of Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science
I, II and HESS-598, Thesis I in Health Science, Exercise Science, and
Sport Science.

HESS-560—Research Techniques and Methods of Analyzing
Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science II
Three Credit Hours
Advanced procedures for conducting, evaluating, and applying research
in health, exercise, and sport science including an understanding of
parametric and nonparametric instruments and methodologies used
to measure and evaluate various parameters considered essential to
research in health, exercise, and sport science.
Prerequisite: HESS-540 Research Techniques and Methods of
Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I.

History (HIST)

HESS-561—Advanced Measurement and Evaluation in
Physical
Education
Three Credit Hours
Analysis and interpretations of data associated with various cognitive,
affective and psychomotor tests commonly used in physical education.
Topics include test administration, test construction, performancebased assessments, rubrics, and physical fitness and skill testing.

HIST-504—Civil War and Reconstruction
Three Credit Hours
The political, economic, diplomatic, and military history of the
United States, 1850-1877, emphasizing the forces that tend to bind
or disrupt the Union and including a detailed account of the war
and its consequences.

HESS-620—Professional Internship in Teaching
Six Credit Hours
A requirement for teacher certification, observation, and teaching
in approved schools under supervision by a college professor. Two
placements are required: one in an elementary school setting and
one in a secondary school setting. A field experience component of
a minimum of 60 days is required.
Prerequisites: Please refer to program requirements.
HESS-598—Thesis I in Health Science, Exercise Science, and
Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
Student will be directed to develop a research question or problem
statement, define terminology, identify limitations and delimitations,
and formulate hypotheses and purpose statements. A literature
review critiquing previous research on the topic and a description of
methodology to be used to solve the problem will be included. Chapters
1, 2, and 3 of the thesis will be completed and presented to the thesis
committee for approval.
Prerequisites: HESS-540, HESS-560 Research Techniques and Methods
of Analyzing Research in Health, Exercise, &amp; Sport Science I, II.
HESS-599—Thesis II in Health Science, Exercise Science, and
Sport Science
Three Credit Hours
Student will be directed to report results, discuss findings in relation
to the introduction and previous literature, identify recommendations
and conclusions, and include a bibliography. Chapters 4 and 5 of the
thesis will be completed, and the entire thesis presented in an oral
defense to the thesis committee for approval. The student will also be
expected to submit the research for presentation at a state, regional,
or national meeting or equivalent.

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HIST-502—Colonial America and the American Revolution to
1789
Three Credit Hours
The motives of colonization; the evolution of self-government;
the extension of the frontier; economic, social, and religious life;
imperial rivalries; the causes of the Revolution; the War for American
Independence; problems of the Confederation; and the establishment
of the Federal Union.

HIST-506—The U.S. in the Twentieth Century
Three Credit Hours
A study of the efforts to fulfill the democratic vision in the era of wars
and depressions, accelerating technological innovation, material
progress, and cultural change.
HIST-521—The American South
Three Credit Hours
The political, social, and economic development of the South
from the 1820s to the present with an emphasis on the region
within the national context as one of both change and continuity.
HIST-522—South Carolina History
Three Credit Hours
A sur vey of the political, economic, social, and intellectual
development of South Carolina from its discovery to the present,
with emphasis on the relation of the state to the South and to the
nation.
HIST-523—Afro-American History
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the history of black Americans in the United
States, with emphasis on the social forces underlying transition from
West Africa to the New World, from slavery to freedom, and from
rural to urban life. Topics to be discussed include the Atlantic slave
trade, American slave societies, maroon communities, free blacks
in the antebellum United States, Reconstruction and free labor,
colonization, emigration, and urban migration.
HIST-532—Ancient Greece
Three Credit Hours
Greek civilization from its beginning to Alexander the Great.
Emphasis on political, economic, social, and intellectual movements.

�HIST-533—Ancient Rome
Three Credit Hours
Roman history from its beginning until the Age of Constantine.
Emphasis on political and social developments in the Republic and
the early empire.
HIST-535—Medieval Europe
Three Credit Hours
European social, political, economic, and religious institutions and
cultural and intellectual phenomena in the light of the changing
historical environment from the end of the Ancient World to the
Renaissance.
HIST-537—Renaissance and Reformation
Three Credit Hours
The Renaissance as a European-wide movement emanating from the
Italian peninsula; the crisis of the church medieval and the rise of
the Renaissance papacy; Humanism, with special emphasis on the
great painters, architects, and sculptors such as Giotto, Brunelleschi,
Donatello, Botticelli, da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo; the
Renaissance city-states, Machiavelli, and the Renaissance monarchies
of France, England, Spain, and the Holy Roman Empire; the
continuing crisis of the church medieval and the religious upheavals
of Protestantism; the work of Luther, Calvin, Zwingli, and the
Anabaptists; the Catholic Reformation.
HIST-541—Enlightenment and French Revolution
Three Credit Hours
The major social, political, and cultural changes in Europe from
the death of Louis XIV to the fall of Napoleon. Topics include
the intellectual history of the Enlightenment; the causes of the
Revolution; the development of radical ideologies; social and political
instability; the French impact on Europe; and the achievements of
Napoleon as civil administrator, military strategist, and commander.
HIST-542—Nineteenth-Century Europe
Three Credit Hours
Europe from Waterloo to Sarajevo; political reaction and reform; the
Industrial Revolution with its economic, social, and political effects;
nationalism and the renewed interest in imperialism; other factors
in international rivalries and the coming of World War I.
HIST-543—Twentieth-Century Europe
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the origins and consequences of two World Wars
on the major European states; the political, social, and economic
development of those states and their relative positions today.
HIST-545—History of Modern Russia
Three Credit Hours
History of the development of Tsarist absolutism under the Romanov
dynasty and of the religious, social, and economic institutions of the
Tsarist state. Intensive treatment of the 1917 Revolution; the rise and
fall of the Soviet empire.
HIST-551—Women in the Western World
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the ideas, institutions, and events in Western
Civilization which specifically affected women. Lectures and
readings will be organized topically rather than geographically or

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chronologically. Areas to be examined include religion, education, sex
and marriage, the family, work, feminist and suffragist movements.

HIST-560—History of the Non-Western World
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the histories of East Asia, Meso-America,
the Middle East, South Asia, and Sub-Sahara Africa. It examines
the development of each area’s political, social, and cultural traditions and institutions. Close attention is devoted to social values,
religious beliefs, and cultural practices. Particular emphasis is
given to how contact with the West irrevocably altered each region.
(This course does not count towards the requirements for
the MA in History.)
HIST-562—Colonial Latin America
Three Credit Hours
A survey of Spanish and Portuguese colonial America to 1825. Topics
include native populations on the eve of conquest; exploration and
conquest by Europeans; the development of multiracial societies; the
colonial economies; the institutions of Ibero-American empires; the
social, economic, and intellectual roots of revolution; independence
movements.
HIST-563—Modern Latin America
Three Credit Hours
A survey of Spanish and Portuguese America since the wars for
independence. Topics include the aftermath of the independence
movements, incorporation into the international economy, changing
social organization, race relations, the search for political stability, the
role of the military, 20th century revolutionary movements,
intellectual currents.
HIST-572—Precolonial Africa
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the precolonial history of sub-Saharan Africa.
Special attention will be focused on the growth of Islam in West
Africa, the East African city-states and kingdoms, and the upheaval
in nineteenth-century southern Africa. African slavery and the
slave-trade will also be considered.
HIST-573—Modern Africa
Three Credit Hours
A history of the development of Africa during the modern period,
including European penetration, the Colonial era, African resistance
and independence, and contemporary issues.
HIST-577—Modern Middle East
Three Credit Hours
Tradition, modernization, and change in the contemporary Islamic
World. The impact of nationalism, secularism, and westernization
in the Middle East, from the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire
and the emergence of successor states to the Arab-Israeli conflict,
the oil crisis, and Great Power confrontation.
HIST-582—China to 1800
Three Credit Hours
A survey of traditional Chinese history from earliest times to
1800. Emphasis is placed upon intellectual development against
the background of social, political, and economic transformations.

�HIST-583—Modern China
Three Credit Hours
A study of Chinese history from 1800 to the present, emphasizing
the transformation of the Confucian universal empire into a modern
national state. The course will focus on the problems of imperialism,
nationalism, revolution, the rise of communism, the proletarian
Cultural Revolution, and the Four Modernizations in post-Mao
China
HIST-586—Japan to 1800
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the political, economic, and cultural development of
Japan from earliest times to 1800, with emphasis on the borrowing
and adaptation of Chinese culture and the development of a unique
Japanese civilization.
HIST-587—Modern Japan
Three Credit Hours
A study of modern Japanese history from 1800 to the present,
with emphasis on the creation of the modern state, the impact of
Western civilization on Japanese culture, Japan’s experience with
liberalism and militarism, with Japanese imperialism, and the
postwar transformation.
*HIST-590—Special Topics in U.S. History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include Turning Points in American History, the
Progressive Era, the Social and Cultural Transformation of the
1920s, etc.
*HIST-591—Special Topics in European History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include Georgian Britain, Edwardian Britain, the European
Left and Labor, etc.
*HIST-592—Special Topics in Latin American Asian/African
History
Three Credit Hours
A course that concentrates upon an important historical period or
topic within one of four principal regions: Latin America and the
Caribbean, Asia, Africa, or the Middle East.
*HIST-593—Special Topics in Peace, War, and Diplomacy
Three Credit Hours
Examples include World War I, the Vietnam War, Diplomacy of the
American Civil War, etc.
HIST-594—Historiography for Social Studies Teachers
Three Credit Hours
Designed for social studies and history teachers in the
secondary and middle schools, this course seeks to familiarize
students with the history of historical writing and the tools of
a practicing historian. The course will examine the various
methods of gathering historical data and conceptualizing and
interpreting historical information. A focus will be placed on
how to write and how to teach writing a research paper. (This
course does not count towards the requirements for the MA in
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HIST-610—Special Topics in U.S. History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include the Depression and New Deal; Business, Labor
and Economic History; Social and Cultural History.
HIST-620—Special Topics in Lowcountry Studies
Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary course organized around a specific topic
(e.g., Education, the Environment of the Lowcountry, Plantation
Culture, Gullah, the Caribbean Origins of the Lowcountry). This
interdisciplinary course will allow a student to explore an area of
specific interest.
HIST-630—Special Topics in Peace, War, and Diplomacy
Three Credit Hours
Examples include The Diplomacy of the American Revolution,
Disarmament during the 1920s, etc. This course may be offered as
HIST 660 (3) for topics in European history and as HIST 680 (3) for
topics in Asian, African, or Latin American history.
HIST-640—Special Topics in European History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include Social and Cultural History, the Scientific
Revolution, the Age of Louis XIV, etc.
HIST-650—Special Topics in British History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include The English Reformation, the English Civil War,
the Victorian Age, etc.
HIST-670—Special Topics in Asian/African/ Latin American
History
Three Credit Hours
A course that concentrates upon an important historical period or
topic within one of four principal regions: Latin America and the
Caribbean, Asia, Africa, or the Middle East.
HIST-691—Historiography
Three Credit Hours
The core course. Examines various methods of gathering historical
data and issues of conceptualization and interpretation. The course
thus seeks to develop in students critical awareness and expertise
based on familiarity with a variety of historical techniques, methods,
and concepts.
HIST-692—Teaching of History and Social Sciences
Three Credit Hours
Organization, methods, and procedures for teaching history and the
social studies in the secondary and middle schools.
HIST-710—Research Seminar in U.S. History
Three Credit Hours
A topical seminar that focuses on a central historical problem
with a major research paper required. Primary sources are utilized
whenever possible.

�HIST-720—Research Seminar in Lowcountry Studies
Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary seminar designed to acquaint students with the
historical methods necessary to pursue successfully a research topic.
This will entail an introduction to primary sources.
HIST-740—Research Seminar in European History
Three Credit Hours
A topical seminar focused upon a central historical problem with a
major research paper required.
HIST-760—Research Seminar in Asian/ African/Latin
American History
Three Credit Hours
A topical seminar focused upon a central historical problem within
one of four principal regions: Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia,
Africa, or the Middle East. A major research paper will be required.
HIST-770—Independent Study in History
Three Credit Hours
Repeatable once.
HIST-801-802—Master’s Thesis
Six Credit Hours
*These 500-level special topics courses are designed primarily for the
brief summer terms each with an enrollment of up to twenty (20)
students. Lectures are accompanied by some discussion of the
readings, and usually a short paper of 10 to 15 pages is required. In
contrast, the comparable 600-level special topics courses (i.e., HIST610, 630, 640, and 670) are restricted to fifteen (15) M.A. students

HITC-503—South Carolina History
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the political, economic, social, and intellectual
development of South Carolina from its discovery to the present,
with emphasis on the relation of the state to the South and to the
nation.
HITC-504—Europe and the World to 1500
HITC-505—Europe and the World from 1500
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the development of European civilization from
ancient times to the present. Among the major topics are Classical
Greece, Republican Rome, Imperial Rome, the Protestant
Reformation, the Age of European Exploration and Conquest,
Absolutism, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the Industrial
Revolution, Liberalism, Nationalism, Imperialism, Modernism, and
Totalitarianism. Particular focus will be place on Europe’s relationship
with the wider world.
HITC-511—Special Topics in the History of the United States
Three Credit Hours
A course that concentrates on a specific historical period or topic
in United States history. Examples may include the Depression
and New Deal; Business, Labor and Economic History; Social and
Cultural History.
HITC-512—Special Topics World History
Three Credit Hours
A course that concentrates upon an important historical period or
topic within one of five principal regions: Europe, Latin America
and the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, or the Middle East. Examples
include Social and Cultural History, the History of China, the
French Revolution, World War Two and the Holocaust, etc.

History and Teaching Content (HITC)
HITC-560—History of the Non-Western World
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the histories of East Asia, Meso-America,
the Middle East, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. It examines
the development of each area’s political, social, and cultural traditions
and institutions. Close attention is devoted to social values, religious
beliefs, and cultural practices. Particular emphasis is given to how
contact with the West irrevocably altered each region.
HITC-501—History of the United States to 1877
HITC-502—History of the United States from 1877
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of American history from the period of discovery to
the present; a brief treatment of the colonial period, followed by
a more detailed study such subjects as the causes of the Revolution,
the framing of the Constitution, the development of political parties,
the sectional conflict, economic progress and problems, and foreign
relations; special emphasis place on understanding the nature of
American democracy and the role of the United States in world affairs
from 1789 to the present.

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Intelligence (INTL)
INTL-600- Intelligence Internship
Three Credit Hours
This course provides the student with an opportunity to explore career
interests while applying knowledge and skills learned in the classroom
to real-world problems encountered in Homeland Security agencies/
the Intelligence Community (IC). The experience also helps students
gain a clearer sense of future learning needs and provides an
opportunity to build professional networks.
Prerequisite: Consent of Department or Program Head

�Leadership (LDRS)
LDRS-710—Ethics, Values, &amp; Principled Leadership
Three Credit Hours
In this course students will study ethics, to include its philosophical
foundations. Students will also learn and practice ethical decision
making through dilemma resolution processes. Leadership virtues,
values, and character will be emphasized as leadership essentials.
Servant leadership, authentic leadership, and the role of individual
spirituality will be explored. Principled leadership will be defined as
the subscription to a particular set of positive values.
Prerequisite: BADM 722
LDRS-711—Leading Change: Organization Development and
Transformation
Three Credit Hours
In this course students examine the leadership processes associated
with achieving effective change, including transformational and
situational leadership. Students will study the conscious and
purposeful processes involved in developing an organization’s
capabilities targeted toward achieving its mission. Students will
engage in organizational diagnoses and study leader intervention
methods aimed at achieving organizational change with the goal of
improvement toward mission accomplishment.
Prerequisite: BADM 722
LDRS-712—Leading Teams: Coaching, Culture, Diversity, and
Globalization
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses upon team development through leadership in
an environment characterized by diversity. Students learn about
effective team development strategies and the role that leaders play
in coaching. Students also examine the role of culture in
organizations as it impacts behavior, group effectiveness, and the
capability of the organization to learn. Globalization and
international cultures are also explored.
Prerequisites: BADM 722
LDRS-713—Leadership Self-Appraisal, Development, and
Critical Thinking
Three Credit Hours
This course gives the student the opportunity to study and use
instruments to conduct a leadership self-appraisal. The course also
emphasizes activities necessary to engage in the development of one’s
leadership abilities. Students will make extensions into critical
thinking, creativity, innovation, and emotional intelligence in order
to consider the impact of those upon their own leadership
development and effectiveness.
Prerequisites: BADM 722
LDRS-714—Strategic Leadership, Vision, Mission and
Contemporary Issues
Three Credit Hours
The critical importance of vision as purposeful direction is
emphasized in this course. Strategic leadership is examined as the
alignment of the organization with its environment in terms of
mission orientation. Contemporary issues are derived from the
examination of the current environment for leadership and leaders.
Prerequisites: BADM 722

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LDRS-715—Leadership Capstone Project
Three Credit Hours
Students will conduct a formal research project under the guidance of
a professor who serves as the project monitor. The project will focus
upon leadership or a topic directly related to leadership.
Prerequisites: PSCI 501 or EDUC 512, BADM 713 or LDRS 723,
BADM 722, and all required or elective LDRS courses; during a
student’s last term of degree completion, this course may be taken
concurrently only with LDRS-prefix courses.
LDRS-716—Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
An in-depth study of a selected topic in leadership.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Head
LDRS-723—Communications for Leadership
Three Credit Hours
This course is identical to BADM 713 and is cross-listed for the benefit
of the MBA and LDRS programs.
LDRS-750—Evolution of Military Leadership Thought
Three Credit Hours
This foundational course presents principles, theories, and empirical
models of effective and ethical leadership. The subject of leadership will
be examined primarily as a behavioral science and applied in the specific
context of military teams, units, and organizations. Through a variety of
approaches and methods, the course will analyze and evaluate literature,
research, and actual case studies relating to military leadership.
LDRS-751—Survey of U.S. Military Leaders
Three Credit Hours
This course gives the student the opportunity to apply the leadership
theories and models learned in LDRS 750 to examine U.S. military
leaders. The course will focus on 13 selected U.S. military leaders.
These leaders will be examined from their historical significance, their
successes/failures, their styles, their backgrounds, how they developed
as leaders, their leadership skills and effectiveness.
Prerequisite: LDRS 750
LDRS-752—Survey of World Military Leaders
Three Credit Hours
This course studies military leadership in world history. It seeks to
identify the qualities and precepts of military leadership in different
places and times, and to distill from them applicable principles and
instructive examples for contemporary or future leaders. It examines
military leadership at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels, and
in the eras of antiquity, early modernity, and the 20th century. Its focus
is upon non-American military leaders.
LDRS-753-Stategy &amp; Contemporary Military Leadership Issues
Three Credit Hours
This course will focus on contemporary military leadership issues
derived from the examination of the current environment for military
leadership. In addition, the course will focus on the basics of strategy
and will include a significant examination of U. S. military strategy.
Prerequisites: LDRS 750

�Mathematics (MATH)
MATH-511—Number Theory
Three Credit Hours
The Euclidean algorithm; prime and composite integers,
elementary Diophantine equations, Pythagorean triples, Euler’s
phi-function, congruences, Euler-Fermat theorems, exponents
and primitive roots, quadratic residues.
MATH-512—History of Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the development of mathematics from the time of the
ancients to the present, analysis of causes for the retardation of the
advancement of mathematics in different centuries, contributions
by under represented cultures and selected reading to show the
contributions of mathematics to the development of science.
MATH-514—Methods for Middle/Secondary Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Various methodologies for teaching middle and secondary
mathematics will be introduced and used in the course. The
emphasis will be on using techniques and ideas suggested in the
NCTM standards and South Carolina Frameworks. Ideas on how
to supplement textbook material and how to motivate students
will be presented. Students in the course will have the opportunity
to practice the techniques presented.
Note: All undergraduate mathematics prerequisites must be
completed before taking this course.
MATH-518—Technology in Mathematics Classrooms
Three Credit Hours
This course will introduce new technological developments and
explore ways to use calculators, computers, etc. in the teaching of
mathematics.
Note: May be substituted for MATH 618.
MATH-521—Modern Geometry
Three Credit Hours
A reexamination of elementary geometry from an advanced
standpoint. Metric and synthetic approaches to plane and solid
geometry, topics in non-Euclidean geometry.
MATH-530—Linear Algebra
Three Credit Hours
A linear algebra course which emphasizes the geometry
of vectors in two-and three dimensions. Topics include
linear transformations, bases, orthogonality, matrix algebra,
and applications in the real world as well as applications in
mathematics.
MATH-532—Modern Algebra
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the terminology, concepts, and methods of
modern Abstract Algebra. Topics discussed include groups, rings,
integral domains, fields, and isomorphism. Examples drawn
from familiar number systems are used to illustrate elementary
properties of the systems discussed.

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MATH 542—Probability and Statistics
Three Credit Hours
Topics will include probability, random variables, important
probability distributions, sampling distributions, point and
interval estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, correlation,
and analysis of variance. Emphasis will be given to applications
in the fields of biology, business, agriculture, political science, and
education.
MATH-545—Applications of Discrete Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Discrete mathematical topics are introduced and used in various
applications. Included are counting techniques, combinatorics,
graphs, theory, and recurrence relations.
MATH-550—Mathematical Modeling
Three Credit Hours
The course is designed to strengthen the content knowledge
needed to use mathematical modeling as an effective tool in
problem solving. Topics include models which require use
of some or all of the following: difference equations, curve
fitting, graphing, spreadsheets, geometry, matrices, calculus,
maximization and minimization, and simulation using random
numbers.
MATH-553—Calculus from an Advanced Standpoint
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare teachers who may teach
the Advanced Placement course in calculus. Emphasis will be
on understanding background and concepts involved in the
development of calculus. The use of graphing calculators and
other technology will be demonstrated and practiced.
MATH-570—Selected Topics
Three Credit Hours
Special topics in mathematics which are not covered in other
courses. This course may be repeated for additional credit, as the
topic change.
MATH-618—Mathematical Technology Resources for STEM
Education
Three Credit Hours
This course is applicable to multiple middle and high school
academic disciplines: mathematics, science, technology, and
middle/high school engineering such as Project Lead the
Way. This course is 100% online in an asynchronous format;
modules may be completed anytime within the week assigned.
The course content will introduce students to open-source
(free) mathematical software packages and tools. Middle and
high school teachers will learn how to use these mathematical
software packages and tools for mathematical modeling,
classroom presentation and demonstration, illustration and
exploration of mathematical concepts, and hands-on projects
for teaching mathematics. The class will collaborate on a wiki.
The prerequisite for this course will be successful completion of
undergraduate class in College Algebra and Trigonometry.
Note: May be substituted for MATH 518.

�Mechanical Engineering (MECH)
MECH-604—Advanced Mechanics of Materials
Three Credit Hours
Advanced topics in mechanics of materials, including threedimensional stress and strain transformations, torsion of non-circular
prismatic bars, shear center, unsymmetrical bending, curved beams,
flat plates, elastic strain energy, and theories of failure and application
to machine and structural design.
Prerequisites: CIVL 304 or consent of program director.
MECH-605—Materials and Process Selection
Three Credit Hours
Engineering application of materials. Material, shape, and process
selection for mechanical designs based on function, constraints,
objectives, and free variables. Materials and the environment.
Prerequisites: CIVL 304 or consent of program director.

MECH-606 – Fatigue and Fracture
Three Credit Hours
Stationary crack under static loading, energy balance, crack initiation
and growth, dynamic crack growth, and fatigue of metals, ceramics,
polymers, and composites.
Prerequisite: MECH 304 Engineering Materials or equivalent.
MECH-611 – Advanced Fluid Mechanics
Three Credit Hours
Advanced Fluid Mechanics is a continuation of concepts presented in
a typical undergraduate course in fluid mechanics. The course
introduces vector, tensor, and indicial notation. Topics in
incompressible fluid dynamics are explored at depth including viscous
flows, the Navier-Stokes equations, and boundary layer theory. Basic
concepts in turbulent flow are also covered.
Prerequisites: MATH 231 and MECH 311 or consent of program
director.
MECH-615 – Applied Heat Transfer
Three Credit Hours
Fundamentals of conduction, convective heat transfer, diffusive and
convective mass transfer, heat-exchanger design; tradeoff associated
with heat transfer systems, workable and optimal system.
Prerequisites: MECH 415 or consent of program director.
MECH-617 – Advanced Topics in Renewable Energy Systems
Three Credit Hours
Advanced topics in renewable energy sources to include solar heating
and cooling, wind resource characteristics and assessments; wind
turbine technologies (fixed and variable-speed turbines); wind power
transmission; integration and interconnection issues; and
photovoltaic energy. Surveys the life cycle cost and present value to
evaluate systems. Same as MECH 417 but includes graduate student
project / report.
Prerequisites: MECH 415or consent of program director.

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MECH-618 – Energy Sources, Technology, and Policy
Three Credit Hours
Multidisciplinary overview of energy technologies, fuels,
environmental impacts, and public policies. Quantitative engineering
analysis in energy, including the differences among fuels and energy
technologies, the electricity sector, liquid fuels, conventional fuels,
renewable fuels, impacts on the environment, basics of atmospheric
chemistry, and water use for power plant cooling. Energy policy and
the societal aspects of energy, such as culture, economics, war, and
international affairs, are covered.
Prerequisites: MECH 415 or consent of program director.
MECH-619 – Power Systems Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Physical features, operational characteristics, and analytical models for
major electric power systems and components; advanced techniques
for solving large power networks; load flow, symmetrical components,
short circuit analysis.
Prerequisites: MECH 415 or consent of program director.
MECH-625 – Computer-Aided Design and Analysis
Three Credit Hours
Geometric and solid modeling, finite element analysis, optimization,
rapid prototyping. Emphasizes practical utilization of computer-based
design tools.
Prerequisites: MECH102 and MECH 325 or consent of program
director.
Co-requisite: MECH 635.
MECH-631 – Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Classification and solution of partial differential equations; includes
linear superposition, separation of variables, Fourier and Laplace
transform methods, Green’s functions, similarity solution, and
spectral methods; introduction to solution of nonlinear partial
differential equations, including both exact and approximate
techniques, with a strong emphasis on physical systems.
Prerequisite: MATH 335 (or equivalent undergraduate Applied
Mathematics II course) or consent of program director.
MECH-635 – Computer-Aided Design and Analysis Laboratory
Three Credit Hours
Non-credit laboratory to accompany MECH 625.
Co-requisite: MECH 625
MECH-640 – Manufacturing Process and Design
Three Credit Hours
Selection and analysis of manufacturing processes. Product and
process design for automated manufacturing. Economic analysis of
manufacturing. Automated manufacturing, knowledge-based
systems, and flexible product manufacture.
Prerequisites: MECH 340 or consent of program director.
MECH-645 – Machine Design
Three Credit Hours
Selection, design, assembly, and analysis of common machine
elements including springs, shafts, gears, clutches, brakes, and
bearings. Computer-based methods of optimization employed when
appropriate.
Prerequisites: MECH 345 or consent of program director.

�MECH-650 – Modeling, Analysis, and Control Systems
Three Credit Hours
Methods for analytical modeling, analysis, prediction, and control of
linear, stationary time series of multidisciplinary dynamic systems,
including mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic and
pneumatic systems; includes examples of advanced research in
nonstationary time-series modeling and applications in manufacturing
and other areas. Students complete a project on a topic of their choice.
Prerequisite: MECH 350 and MECH 450 or consent of program
director.
MECH-655 – Advanced Mechatronics
Three Credit Hours
Integrated use of mechanical, electrical, and computer systems for
information processing and control of machines and devices. System
modeling, electro- mechanics, sensors and actuators, basic electronics
design, signal processing and conditioning, noise and its abatement,
grounding and shielding, filters, and system interfacing techniques.
Prerequisite: MECH 350 and MECH 450 or consent of program
director.
MECH-660 – Advanced Design
Three Credit Hours
Creative decision-making processes for design. In-depth study of
design in mechanical engineering. Quality functions, robust design,
axiomatic design, and design for assembly.
MECH-670 – Applied Aerodynamics
Three Credit Hours
Applied Aerodynamics introduces the basic theories for analyzing the
aerodynamic forces on a vehicle in flight. Topics include
incompressible flow over airfoils and finite wings, laminar and
turbulent boundary layers in airfoil analysis, and boundary layer
transition.
Prerequisites: MATH 231 and MECH 311 or consent of program
director.
MECH-702 – Theory of Elasticity
Three Credit Hours
Plane stress and plane strain; two-dimensional problems in rectangular
and polar coordinates; strain energy methods; complex variables in
two-dimensional problems; the general equations of threedimensional elasticity.
Prerequisites: MECH 604 (Advanced Mechanics of Materials) or
consent of program director.
MECH-703 – Theory of Plasticity
Three Credit Hours
Stress and strain tensors; elastic stress-strain relations, criteria of
yielding; plastic stress-strain relations; elastoplastic problems of spheres
and cylinders; the plane elastoplastic problem; the slip-line field.
Prerequisites: MECH 604 (Advanced Mechanics of Materials) or
consent of program director.
MECH-708 – Mechanics of Composite Materials
Three Credit Hours
Analysis of stress, strain, and strength of fiber reinforced composite
laminates and structures. Topics include laminated plate theory, stress
analysis of orthotropic plates, damage mechanisms, fatigue, impact,
thermal and environmental effects.
Prerequisite: MECH 604 (Advanced Mechanics of Materials) or
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MECH-750 – Introduction to Modern Control Engineering
Three Credit Hours
State variable methods, eigenvalues, and response modes;
controllability, observability, and stability; calculus of variations;
optimal control; control of regulator and tracking servomechanisms;
Hamilton-Jacobi, dynamic programming; deterministic observers,
Kalman filter; discrete and continuous time.
Prerequisite: MECH 350 and MECH 450 or consent of program
director.
MECH-755 – Nonlinear Control Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Characteristics of nonlinear systems; State space formulation; stability
criteria; Liapunov functions; describing functions; signal stabilization;
Popov and circle criteria for design; adaptive control-systems.
Prerequisite: MECH 350 and MECH 650 or consent of program
director.
MECH-771 – Compressible Flow
Three Credit Hours
Compressible Flow combines aspects of classical thermodynamics and
equilibrium mixtures with compressible fluid flow. Chemical
thermodynamics and real gases are explored. One-dimensional flows
through nozzles and diffusers are analyzed. Normal and oblique shock
relations, Prandtl-Meyer flow, and method of characteristics are also
introduced.
Prerequisites: MATH 231 and MECH 611 or consent of program
director.
MECH-772 – Computational Methods in Thermal Sciences
Three Credit Hours
Computational Methods in Thermal Sciences is an introduction to
the field of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Finite difference
methods for the solution of fluid dynamics and heat transfer problems
are utilized. Students will gain a general understanding of numerical
methods, computer programming, and fluid dynamics and heat
transfer through project-based assignments. Finite volume methods
are also introduced.
Prerequisites: MATH 231, MECH 611, MATLAB experience or
consent of program director.

�Physics (PHYS)
PHYS-510—Engineering Applications in STEM
Three Credit Hours
The flight of heavier than air vehicles is a wonder and a marvelous
application of the principles of physics. Turning these principles into
technology which is safe and effective requires knowledge and
understanding of these principles of physics which makes flight
possible and a command of structured engineering design which
makes useful applications possible. This course provides both an
understanding of the physical principles of flight and an
introduction to the engineering design process. Teachers involved in
the STEM disciplines will find the design projects addressed in this
course directly applicable as student design projects in their classes.
Through these case studies your students can not only learn that the
underlying physics in not that difficult but can also have fun
implementing what they learn in the design projects.

Political Science (PSCI)
PSCI-500/CRMJ-500—Seminar in Social Science
Three Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary introduction to the social sciences with an
emphasis on the perspectives and patterns of inquiry of several
subfields. This course surveys the empirical and theoretical
contributions of different social science disciplines in order to provide a
fundamental understanding of the dynamics of individual and
group behavior. Topics include ethics, social science methodology,
and the key criticisms of these methods.
PSCI-501/CRMJ-501—Research Methods in Social Science
Three Credit Hours
An examination of methods in the scientific study of social
phenomena with emphasis given to the systematic study of society
and contemporary research problem in the social sciences, including
research design, data collection, data analysis, and computer
applications.
PSCI-502—The American Federal System
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the origins of and the relationships
between the national government and the state and local
governments. Topics covered will include the nature of the federal
system and overviews of the functions and powers of the national
and state and local governments. Particular attention will be given
to an evaluation of the policy-making process through a study of one
or more policy areas such as urban policy, welfare policy, and
environmental policy.
PSCI-503—The Politics of American Democracy: Political
Behavior, Interest Groups, and Political Parties
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the political process in the United States,
including an analysis of public opinion, the mass media, political
parties, interest groups, voting behavior, and elections. It will
incorporate an introduction to the basic methods of data analysis in
order to allow students to read and understand social science
literature.

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PSCI-506—Legislative Process
Three Credit Hours
A study of the organizations and procedures of a legislative body with
attention on its role in policy formation and its relationships with
other parts of a political and governmental system.
PSCI-507—American Presidency
Three Credit Hours
A study of the modern presidency with attention to its origin and its
historical and constitutional development. Emphasis is placed on the
examination of t